5.18.2012

More Fun in Bohol

Balik sa Bohol Balik!!!
Sa pagkatulog mo ang Bohol kanunay mong gidamgo
Balik sa Bohol, balik...


A dream came true - visiting Bohol particularly the Loboc River, Chocolate Hills, and Island hopping (Balikasag and Virgin/Pungtud Island) in Panglao and more.

Bohol, one of the cleanest places I've been in the visayas region that offers extraordinary beauty from nature to its people and home of famous calamay and peanut kisses as well, not just the hills, Tarziers  and the marine lives.
Floating Restaurant
 Should we expect something more or just simply fall in love with the place?

After an hour flight from manila, finally,  our Bohol fun trip begins with a relaxing lunch at one of the floating restaurants in Loboc River, a lunch like we're in a spa of food served from the heart of a true Boholanos. A festive style dining like no other, an experience that only the river and the boats can give. 


Boat trip going to Balikasag Island with Philipp Privado and Friends
Diving like Muroami
Paradise under the sea: about an hour away from Panglao Island is the Balikasag Island, home of the untouched corals and colorful fishes perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving.


Dumaluan Resort (beach front)

Photo moments at the man made forest
Of course, the tour is surely not complete without the photo moments at the beautiful man made forest in Tagbilaran, a hi-way going to and from the famous Chocolate Hills.


Triple date in the Hills, Shawee and I with our Chuchels Emily Reese

Departing Tagbilaran, Bohol with satisfying experience: Mara, Philipp, Laarni, Gabby, Mommy La, Ayi, Hanna, Lance, Shawee and Lovely Emily.
I would like to thank Shawee girl for giving me this wonderful three days  experience in Bohol together with the happy Miyagawa and Privado Family.  

Also to mr. Aries (0939-5562962)  for the affordable and comfortable tour.


Daghang Salamat Bohol.

5.01.2012

The Biggest Pool Party in the Philippines

Have this ever crossed to your mind, a pool party like in Vegas? with disco music, colorful  laser lights and playful fountain as your background... oh dear life " this is totally awesome party".


One unforgettable summer night experience happened last April 28, 2012 at AQUATICA & LIQUID Pool and Lounge  in Manila Ocean Park. Hundreds of  guests, invited bloggers and media partners luckily experienced this one of a kind party, AQUA "the coolest event by the bay area".

Preparing to jump off the pool   
Jamming with Fellow Bloggers Ning and Alice, Dinner before swimming.
Part of the pool party was the launching of the E-Wrist Tag, first in the Philippines and only at Manila Ocean Park.  E-Wrist Tag lets you update your facebook and twitter on the spot by simply tapping it on the "LIKE" booths located in various ocean Park attraction sites.


With blogger Vance Madrid
Party with the happy BLOGGERS at the LIQUID Pool and Lounge
Another good and enjoyable memories brought to us by a theme park with the cutting-edge technology of today, truly, it's more  fun to be  in a place like Manila Ocean Park.

For family bonding, group date or just simply a date with special someone and or special occasion? try to visit this place and feel the fun.  


Excerpt from MANILA OCEAN PARK's Official fan page

From the time it started as the very first marine-themed park in the country, Manila Ocean Park (China Oceanis Philippines, Inc.) has been continuously evolving into a single spectacular destination where business, leisure, and entertainment come together. The dream is to emerge as a timeless landmark and premier entertainment destination with a distinct personality and a vibrant variety of attractions and amenities.

An array of exciting, enticing, and enriching attractions await you—fascinating marine life exhibits, entertaining dining and lifestyle hotspots, unique venues for conventions and events, and mind-blowing multi-sensory marvels. As Manila Ocean Park continues to grow, adrenaline drives, fun rides, and hottest nightlife spots will soon join the park's line-up of impressive attractions. No other destination in the country houses the best of both land and sea!
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 Fountain Show
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Thanks to Ms. Josephine Arce of http://vivajosephine.blogspot.com/ for the Photos.

4.30.2012

It's More Fun at the Manila Ocean Park

Fountain Show at the State of the Art Ocean Park in the Philippines

An enchanting night of lights and water featuring the lives down under.



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The product of a combined modern art and technology perfect for family bonding and more.



4.25.2012

AQUA in the CITY

What's so great about a heat wave? It's the perfect excuse to come up with a summer pool party!

 On April 28, dress up in your best summer fashion and have a fantastic time at Manila Ocean Park. We are bringing out all the elements to make AQUA – the coolest event by the bay area. Swim and groove the night away as the sun sets at 5pm onwards. See pumped-up performance from top local bands Silent Sanctuary, Tanya Markova, Moonstar 88 and more. Have some refreshing drinks at Liquid Pool Bar and Lounge and listen to the pulsating beats of house music and club DJ. Be part of the grand launch of Brand magazine - the newest hip publication in town.

Check out over 5,000 breathtaking marine life species at the Oceanarium and marvel as you see live penguins for the first time in Trails to Antarctica. Meet adorable South American sealions in the Sealion Show and be mesmerized with graceful dancing fairies of the sea in Jellies Exhibit. At nighttime, a fusion of laser lights, water screens and other special effects are the highlights of the spectacular AQUA Musical Fountain Show.

AQUA is an event you can't miss since this is the introduction of the latest technology to make Manila Ocean Park the first high-tech theme park in the country. The park has recently launched instant information download through mobile phone and other digital enhancements for guests' ease of access and convenience. Avail of an e-wrist tag that lets you access Facebook and Twitter in real time. You can post status updates and share to your friends while having fun in different attractions.

Ticket price is P300 inclusive of entrance to AQUA, 2 drinks and e-wrist tag and will be sold at Manila Ocean Park. For details, visit www.manilaoceanpark.com or call 567-7777 loc. 151 and 155.

AQUA is presented by Ensogo Philippines, Flawless, Brand Magazine, 105.1 Crossover, Hotel H2o, Liquid Pool & Lounge, Zenyu Eco Spa, Makan Makan Asian Food Village and Quix!



For regular update, you may visit and like  Manila Ocean Park (Official) on facebook






4.21.2012

Evercool Radiator


Making the Switch
Let the joyride roll ever onward with Roberts AIPMC's world-class Evercool radiators
 
It doesn't matter what it is—an overheating engine, a radiator leak, a cracked tank, a damaged fan; the experience of your car breaking down on your way to work, to school, to your house, to wherever, is never a pleasant one. It's also likely to cost plenty of time and money, to be spent on emergency phone calls, towing services, repairs at the automotive center, replacement parts, and other incidental fees.
One way to avoid these costs—to prevent the problems from even occurring—is to let the experts take lead.
"A quick and cheap fix might temporarily remedy faulty machinery, but it provides no guarantee that the problem will go away," says Mike Gonzalez, General Manager of Roberts Automotive and Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corporation (RAIPMC). "Upon evidence of any car trouble, too many will act without a sense of urgency, too many will fall into thinking that band-aid solutions are going to address critical issues with the car."
By "quick and cheap fix", Gonzalez means the tendency of car owners to buy surplus auto parts, to patronize service shops that don't offer warranties, or, as a first option, to DIY: do it yourself. But cutting corners isn't a good idea—especially not in a country where the high-temperature climate and traffic conditions place a significant strain on a car's engine bay. Radiators, in particular—the part that cools a vehicle's internal combustion engine and stabilizes temperature within the entire system—are prone to deterioration and damage. Yet despite the knowledge that the radiator is a priority component, car owners continue to be lured by "cheap and used" instead of "brand new," by low cost estimates instead of bottomline value.
"It's important to realize that problems with a radiator can't be solved by having it repaired, or by a replacing it with a surplus or used radiator," notes Gonzalez. "It's much more practical to make the switch to a brand new radiator."
 
To galvanize car owners into action, RAIPMC is working continuously to supply “Evercool,” the company's acclaimed line of high-quality automotive radiators. Launched in 1993, Evercool has since expanded to include 350 models of radiators, for cars, trucks, buses, agricultural machinery, industrail equipment, even computers and power plants—each model built to deliver world-class performance, rock-solid durability, and value-driven practicality.
With an ISO 9001:2008-certified quality management system, JIS-compliant  (Japanese International Standard) materials, and a manufacturing process that subjects each Evercool radiator to a number of rigid quality and durability tests, RAIPMC is able to create radiator products that don't let customers down on the road. The reliability of Evercool, in fact, has already been recognized by its growing clientele of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), including Mitsubishi Motors Philippines, Isuzu Philippines, Columbian Motors, Pilipinas Hino, and Suzuki.
 
All Evercool radiators are certified 100 percent leak-free, with a life expectancy of around 100,000 kilometers and—with proper maintenance and care—5 or more years of usage. They are also equipped with more water tubes and cooling fins than that of other radiator brands, thus maximizing cooling efficiency even amidst tropical temperatures and extreme driving conditions.
"By the way it looks and the way it works," Gonzalez says, "Evercool represents a unique design breakthrough, carefully crafted in a way that helps prevent the car's engine—and the car owner's temper—from overheating."
 
RAIPMC's expertise is not limited to manufacturing. The company is also known for its signature brand of service excellence, something that surplus parts sellers, shady dealers, and less capable service shops can't claim to provide. Apart from a strong warranty that protects each Evercool radiator against defects, RAIPMC also offers complete radiator assembly, special fabrication, supply of core, and recoring services—delivered by well-trained professionals who work to meet the highest standards and lift the burden off your shoulders (and pockets).
 
As RAIPMC's product and service portfolio for Evercool continues to expand, car owners now have a much more valuable solution to car trouble than surplus shopping or a DIY fix. Let the experts take lead—and let the joyride roll ever onward—with Evercool.
For more information about RAIPMC, visit www.roberts.com.ph


Unique Finds at Tutuban Night Market




Even with similar bazaars sprouting all over the metropolis, the Tutuban Night Market is still the most visited and the one with the widest array of goods on display.
The Tutuban Night Market is conveniently positioned around the clustered malls of the Tutuban Center, which was formerly the Philippine National Railways station. A leisurely stroll around the restored heritage building gives you a glimpse of historical pride.
As the Tutuban Center closes for the day, shoppers need not worry.  Stalls selling your favourite things---and more---are ripe for the browsing. From clothes to decor, from toys to furniture, from food to novelty items, a collection of brightly-lit stalls are ready for the night shopper.
Like the famous markets in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Taipei and Kuala Lumpur, the Tutuban Night Market is dedicated to the discount hunter. Haggling and negotiating over prices is the standard practice, and goods all come at cheaper and reasonable rates.
But Tutuban Center has an added advantage. Because the Philippines is a melting pot of foreign influences, there are merchandise that are gathered at the night market from all over Asia and the world. You don’t need to travel to these places to shop. The items you want may just be at Tutuban!
 Fancy a set of delicate dishes? There are ceramic plates from China. Feel a little love of Siam? Wear shirts from Bangkok with interesting details. Want to feel like royalty?  Grab those bejeweled bangles from South Korea.
Or, are you imagining yourself like Kate Middleton? Get those charming straw hats with ribbons and bows and pretend that you’re at Ascot watching a celebrity horse race.
What’s more, because we have a wealth of artisans in the countryside, there are handicrafts, souvenirs and indigenous products that are uniquely and distinctly Pinoy.
Colourful lamp shades made of grass can enliven your home and garden. Wood and stone carvings can take pride of place in your bookshelf or side tables. Purses and wallets created from knits and crochets can be nice gifts.
After a thoroughly enjoyable turn around the stalls, there is Food Bazaar located at parking D that offers a wide variety of snacks quick snacks like burgers, takoyaki, pansit, batchoy, fish balls, squid balls, kikiam paired with sago’t gulaman, buko juice and sodas.
Over at the back and at the parking lot is the Food Street to satisfy your cravings for good, old comfort food. Take a sip of hot soup, a bite of pork barbecue or grilled squid. With extra rice, of course!
All these and more only at Tutuban Center Night Market!



4.15.2012

Summerific Staycation at St. Agatha Resort

EAT... LOVE... LIVE... PRAY

My great summer bonding experience with my family at St. Agatha Resort in Sta. Rita, Guiguinto, Bulacan 30 to 40 minutes away from Quezon City. The Hotel-Resort isn't that fancy but it offers  happiness to every individual who "stay and visit" the place. Hotel Rooms are huge that can accommodate 4 to 8 guests and their cottages  also houses 8 to 10 guests with cable TV and mini bar, sounds cool right? 

View from our Hotel Room

Enjoying our big room


at the 11 waves pool

Night swimming  


Dr. Juliet Bucoy

We managed to tour around before leaving the resort after brunch.


At the  hotel's activity centre
Another great summer experience together with the happy people at the good place.
To those who are planning for their summer outing like swimming or family / group bonding or if you're planning for your wedding and other special occasions  I highly recommend this place or simply consider it.


4.03.2012

UNIQLO Launches Recovery Project in Japan’s Tohoku Region


February 28, 2012, Tokyo, Japan – UNIQLO today announces the launch of its next phase of assistance to the revitalization of communities in the Tohoku Region that were most affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake that struck on March 11, 2011. Under this project, known as the UNIQLO Recovery Assistance Project, the company will partner with five NGOs for three years and open new stores in the hardest-hit communities. 

Fast Retailing Group companies led by UNIQLO have been actively working with affected local communities since soon after the disaster struck, donating funds and relief supplies, as well as sending volunteer staff to distribute clothes to people in need. Working directly with these communities over the last year has given UNIQLO a clear understanding of their immediate needs and hopes for the future. The UNIQLO Recovery Assistance Project was shaped by this experience. Through this project, UNIQLO aims to provide long-term support to communities in need and make a contribution to revitalizing Japan.


3.31.2012

Casmara Facial Treatment

 A relaxing weekend happened at the SVELTE wellness center in Eastwood, Quezon City.  Together with the winners of  the Casmara Cosmetics - Philippines Facebook Fan Page and some chosen bloggers including myself,  we were able to experience the Casmara way treatment "The Relaxing, Fantastic and Awesome way".

Three of the lucky Casmara Fan page winners:  Mr. John Henry Berdan,  Ms. Jeniffer Gangan and Mrs. Ma. Laarni Berdan

By the way folks, Casmara is a Spanish cosmetics company, located in the city of Valencia Spain and has always been a pioneer in incorporating the most efficient ingredients known nowadays in the cosmetics field and the inventor of the Original Algae Peek Off Mask.  Today,  Casmara products are available in 60 countries all over the world.


 
 John Henry Berdan is enjoying his relaxing "Shine Stop" facial mask.


One of the most relaxing treatments ever from facial massage, steaming, phasing and masking. I've tried the "Shine Stop" a mask formulated for oily skins, oh great! it is so cool,  so refreshing. Can you imagine how relaxing it is lying in bed with your face covered with refreshing mask?  and while waiting for the 15 to 20 minutes detoxifying, purifying and hydrating period then the only sound that you can hear is a music like you're in paradise, ooh la la relaxing isn't it?

Well I just had that grandiose experience given by Casmara at the SVELTE Wellness Center  a beauty clinic that operates under the umbrella of Diana Stalder.
Svelte Wellness Center
Unit C, One Orchard Road Condominium
Eastwood City


Waiting Area

Svelte Wellness Center offers luxurious, effective, safe, yet very affordable skincare services (facials and crystal-free diamond peel), body scrub, intense pulse light (IPL) for hair removal, acne therapy, skin rejuvenation, and vascular therapy, and non-invasive slimming treatments (LipoSculpt and SvelteLipo). With beauty sanctums that are roomy and clean with adjoining restrooms/changing rooms, replete with floor-to-ceiling mirrors, this is indeed a beauty haven.


Special Thanks to:  Ms. Suzanne  Capulong, Ms. Ruth Arviola, Mr. Francis Labora - Marketing Manager of Diana Stalder and Svelte, to  all the staff and fellow bloggers.
With Ms. Ruth Arviola,  Casmara's Junior Marketing Manager

With Ms. Suzanne  Capulong, SVELTE's Operations Manager
Readers, if you want to pamper yourselves with this kind of treatment, just visit any of the Diana Stalder branches nationwide and Svelte wellness center in Eastwood Libis, Quezon city or  be one of the lucky winners of Casmara  by simply visiting and liking  their fan page for more updates and mechanics.


3.30.2012

Manila at Night

I LOVE LUMIX

Due to my eagerness to learn some night shots using my handy digital camera (LUMIX), I was able to capture these images kinda "Perfect Light at Night" wohooo Manila.
Manila Cathedral
Metropolitan Theater, Manila

Binondo Riverside

Perfect: My first time touring around at night all by myself (backpacking) because I just want to obey my thirst for some good spots in the metro.   I've started my photo walk at 7pm  from Intramuros to Lawton and Quiapo, there are lots of beautiful spots to take a clicks but these are the places that caught my attention inevitably. A place that looks like in Singapore, Italy or in some European cities. Amazing right? 

Truly it's more fun in manila traveling at night.




3.19.2012

Nuvali's Man-Made Lake

A beautiful man-made lake located at the  business district of Nuvali in Laguna. 

Fish feeding

 Feel the morning breeze  


Aside from shopping, dining and doing some business activities in Nuvali, I am sure that you'll love this place very much. My morning walking experience here going to the "BULL RUN Dream Marathon" was awesome, I saw people lively biking,  jogging and a lot more outdoor activities. 

NUVALI is located in the cities of Sta. Rosa, Calamba and the Municipality of Cabuyao in Laguna. Can be accessed through several exits along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).
  • Greenfield City/Unilab/Mamplasan (secured access)
  • Sta. Rosa
  • Eton City-Greenfield
  • Silangan
  • Calamba






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