Philippine Airlines Seat Sale: Way to Go Promo

Posted by Lakwatsero in News on 31. May, 2009 | 6 Comments

Philippine Airlines, Asia’s first and the country’s leading airline is having another seat sale for its international destinations. Dubbed as Way-To-Go, the promo runs (sale and ticketing) from June 1 to June 5, 2009 for outbound travel from September 1, 2009 through December 25, 2009 for transpacific flights and from July 1, 2009 through November [...]

The Big Small Film Festival: Cinemalaya 2009 Launched

Posted by Lakwatsero in Events, News on 26. May, 2009 | 3 Comments

Now on its fifth year thus billed Cinemalaya Cinco, the 2009 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival and Competition was launched to the press on May 21, 2009 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines.

Present during the press conference were the CCP’s Officers, Cinemalaya Organizing Committee, film makers, member of the press and some of the actors.
Twenty [...]

Love at 10,000 Feet

Posted by Lakwatsero in Travelogues on 18. May, 2009 | 0 Comments

Love, indeed, conquers all, even the second highest mountain in the Philippines and the highest in Luzon – Mt. Pulag.
It was February of 2009. I, along with some friends trekked to this mountain’s peak, where we witnessed not only the infamous sea of clouds that made the mountain a popular and favorite climb for most [...]

International Tourism and Trade Expo 2009

Posted by Lakwatsero in News on 14. May, 2009 | 1 Comment

With the theme “Enchanting Destinations, Great Opportunities!”, the International Tourism and Trade Expo (ITTE) 2009 will open tomorrow, May 15, 2009 at Megatrade Hall 3 of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City.
The event, which will run from May 15 to May 17 will feature 81 booths and exhibits from various tourism related industries and the Miss [...]

Mt. Pinatubo

Posted by Lakwatsero in Destinations, Luzon on 11. May, 2009 | 3 Comments

In 1991, a dormant volcano north of Manila discharged millions of tons of sulfur dioxide in the air when it was awaken after more than 600 years of nap, on what is considered as the largest and most catastrophic volcanic eruption in the recent years.
Ashes covered the entire Luzon landmass and even reached Vietnam, Thailand [...]