Smiles, Sounds and Costumes | Aliwan Festival 2014

The Aliwan Festival is annualy held in Manila every summer that showcase the  different festivals around the archipelago. This year's festival consist of 18 Float ,16 Street Dance groups and more than a dozen Reyna ng Aliwan participants.

The 25th Philippine Travel Mart September 5-7 at SMX

Special Thanks to PHILTOA for the announcement.

Random Shots: Original Old Spanish Bridge (Tuhel Ivana) and the Ruins of Sitio Song Song

Old Spanish Bridge (Tuhel Ivana):

"Tuhel Ivana"

Built in 1850 and completed in the 1860's it is one of the few remaining bridges constructed during the Spanish colonial period and still being used by locals.

Accommodation: Kanip-aw Pines View Lodge

Located at Atey, Dao-angan, Sagada, Mountain Province, it offers guest the relaxation , the ambiance of being close to nature and a short distance away  from the ever popular Lemon Pie House.

Random Shots: Basco Cathedral of Immaculate Concepcion

Basco Cathedral (one of the Oldest Church in Batanes)

Naidi Hills: Waiting for the Perfect Sunset | A Photoblog.

View from the town of Basco.

D'Project Season 3: Sagada Outreach Program

Familiar Scenery right?

Its my 3rd or maybe its 4th?, 5th? (hehe!) time going back to Sagada but this time, together with my Chatroll buddies we went  back to share the blessings to the students.

Accommodation: Batanes Troy Lodge

Troy Lodge

Goodbye 2013!, Hello 2014!.

   

  Just a few hours left and 2013 will officially end, another year ended, a whole new year of adventures to face, challenges to overcome and places to explore. so with that HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!

City Government of Malabon: 1st Tour Operators Gathering

            The City Tourism & Cultural Affairs Office headed by Ms. Pastora Ursal (OIC-Tourism) organized the 1st Tour Operators gathering at the Penthouse of the Malabon City hall last December 12, 2013.

Walking Around Sagada: The Prologue to D' Project

View at the back of Kanip-aw Inn

I arrived at Sagada a day too early for our outreach program, without nothing to do I decided to walk around town.

Random Shots: St. Joseph the Worker Church - San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Facade of the church.

After 2 and a half years.

My first out of town adventure at Sagada, Mountain Province

         Its been two (2) and a half years since I started travelling and two (2) years for blogging, so many things have happened since then. My daily routine, my views in life, culture and people changed drastically.

Betsy's Cake Center - Malabon City

          Long  before Goldilocks, Red Ribbon, Conti's and other Bake shops came to be, Betsy's Cake Center already captured the taste buds of the people of Malabon.

Oh May Gad!!!!, Minion Cakes!!.

Established since 1962 and presently located at Rizal Avenue, Malabon City almost just infront of San Bartolome Church  Betsy's Cake center already caters their party needs and those most of the people in the area still prefer Betsy's over the much popular Bake shops.

San Bartolome Church - The 399 Year Old Church of Malabon City

The Facade of San Bartolome Church (Currently under construction or we can say renovation)

San Bartolome Church is one of the oldest Augustinian Church here  in the Philippines dating back to 1700's.

and located at Rizal Avenue Extension, Malabon City.

Sagada Grand Bonfire 2013

One of the most exciting event of the year "The Sagada Grand Bonfire Festival" is near.

Date: Dec. 28, 2013 and Dec. 29, 2013.

Fee: 200 pesos (Food not included but there's a booth in the event area where you can buy.)

For more information kindly visit the Sagada Genuine Guides Association Website.

Author's note:

Special thanks to Sir Gareth Likigan for the info.

Guest: Sensible Gift Ideas

Known to be the country that celebrates Christmas season the longest, the Philippines is also the most festive in celebrating the yuletide season. From Christmas carols to Simbang Gabi, reunions and parties, festivities never seem to end from the so-called ber months (starting September) to early January. But all these different activities build up in anticipation of the joyful celebration it self.

And of course, Christmas will never be complete without Gift Giving. For some people, the season is also a stressful time as they worry about the perfect gift to give a loved one and everyone else in their growing Christmas list. Especially if one is working on a limited budget, Patience in looking for the beast deals and discounts, as well as, prudence in going through the arduous task of bargain hunting are keys to stretching ones budget for gifts.

Understanding the big task of giving a gift that is not only easy one the pocket but also meaningful. Country Bankers Insurance Corporation (CBIC), introduces the Personal Accident (PA) Insurance gift card. The PA Insurance gift is a card that will give a loved one or a friend the security of they need for a period of one year. the coverage includes accidental death and disability, With this product, you are given the opportunity to not only give a gift but also offer protection from unforeseen circumstances. No Gift is more important than the gift of life. To show appreciation for life's importance and its value, we offer this product which insures the protection of people we care for from accidents and even death.

Intramuros Pasyal Sunday

Picture from Vivamanila

        In Celebration of International Car-Free Day the Intramuros Administration, VivaManila, The Manila Collectible and Manila Bulletin decided to create an event called The " Intramuros Pasyal Sunday", General Luna Street near San. Agustin Church is closed for all types of vehicles during the day starting 1pm up to 9pm.

Randoms Shots: Calle Cigarillera

ang sweet nung naglalakad. :)

       Taken last Sept. 14, 2013 during our Malolos Heritage Tour, Calle Cigarillera or locally known as "Tampoy" is one of the oldest street in Malolos, Bucalan.along the street you can  also see the ancestral house of the De Leon Family ( not included in the picture).

Heritage Houses of Malolos, Bulacan.

Malolos City Cultural and Heritage House

   After witnessing the Singkaban Festival and visiting Casa Real, we went straight ahead towards the remaining  Heritage Houses of Malolos, Bulacan.