Seatizen’s Festival

As a supporter and a part-time volunteer of Save Philippines Seas (SPS), I am inviting everyone to gear up and join the first ever Seatizen’s Festival, a second year anniversary celebration of SPS  that is expected to draw around 2,000  attendees. Seatizen’s Festival is a birthday party-slash-fundraiser with a fun run, Sunday market, and concert at the Ninoy Aquino... Read More

Pahiyas Festival 2013: A Thanksgiving for a Bountiful Harvest

All roads lead to Lucban Quezon this May for the staging of Pahiyas Festival 2013, an annual celebration of thanksgiving for farmer’s bountiful harvest in honor of their patron saint, San Isidro Labrador. Various activities are lined up starting May 1st, with the main event on May 15th. Considered as one of the most awaited festival in the country, Pahiyas Festival 2013 will... Read More

Moriones Festival 2013

Moriones Festival, one of the most awaited and colorful festivals in the country, is all set this holy week in the province of Marinduque. Moriones, from the word “morion” means mask, to which the festival is all about. During Moriones Festival, the streets of Marinduque are filled with men and women in mask and outfit depicting the Roman centurions during the time of... Read More

Aliwan Fiesta 2013: The Philippines’ Best Festivals In One Place

Save the date for the mother of all Philippine fiestas!  This April 11-13, Manila will once gather the best-of-the-best festivals across the country for the much anticipated Aliwan Fiesta 2013. Contingents from Dayang-dayang Festival (photo from www.aliwanfiesta.com.ph) Organized by the Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC), Aliwan Fiesta harnesses the power of Philippine festivals... Read More

Panagbenga 2013: A Blooming Odyssey in Baguio

Baguio City, the summer capital of the Philippines will bloom again this February as it stage the 18th year of Panagbenga Flower Festival. “Panagbenga” is a Kankanaey term which means “season of blooming”. With the theme “A Blooming Odyssey,” the month-long festival reflects the history, traditions and values of the City of Baguio and the entire Cordilleras. Photo from... Read More

The 2013 Philippine International Hot Air Baloon Fiesta at Clark

This February, prepare for a weekend where everything flies, as Clark once again stage the Philippine International Hot Air Baloon Fiesta, an annual spectacle of hot air balloons and the only show of its kind in the country. The event is slated on February 21 to 24, 2013 at the Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga and is hosted by Omni Aviation Complex. See early morning and late afternoon... Read More

The 2013 Philippine International Pyromusical Competition at Mall of Asia

Once more, the sky of Manila will light up as eleven countries across the globe compete for the fourth year of the Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. Starting February 16, 2013, all roads lead to the SM Mall of Asia on six consecutive Saturdays of February up to March 23, 2013. This annual event will put on a never-before-seen spectacle of lights by some of the world... Read More

Kathmandu Epilogue: Trip Summary, Itinerary, Budget & Tips

More than six months after my epic solo backpacking trip in Kathmandu, Nepal, I am finally ending my series of blog posts with this trip summary consisting of my itinerary and budget spending during my five days of stay in this beautiful kingdom. My post travel analysis revealed that the itinerary was just perfect for me. It involved a lot of walking but I got to appreciate Kathmandu... Read More

Blood-flood in Battalia Royale 3 Underground! (Updated with Side Scenes)

“You can see them, they can’t see you. You can’t touch them, they can push you. Be Alert!” That is one of the rules of Battalia Royale 3 that debuted September 14th at Museo Pambata! It was my first time to watch the show since I heard it from a friend earlier this year. So when the show schedule was published, I hurriedly reserved a ticket for their maiden... Read More