18th PTAA Travel and Tour Expo 2011 at SMX Mall of Asia

Let us go around the world in three days at SMX Mall of Asia with this year Philippine Travel Agencies Associations’ (PTAA) 18th Travel Tour Expo 2011. The yearly exposition will be staged from February 18 to 20 at Halls 1, 2 , 3 and 4 of SMX Convention Center in Seashell Drive, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. With the theme, “Around the World in Three Days”, it... Read More

Spanish and Korean Lights at Manila Sky

South Korea and Spain conquered Manila’s sky with their vivid bursts of lights in the opening night of Second International Pyromusical Competition at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City, February 12. The event  that was attended by thousands of spectators also featured performances from a Korean violinist, Spanish salsa dancers, and local bands and performers. Although the... Read More

Second Philippine International Pyromusical Competition at Mall of Asia

The first and last time I attended the fireworks competition was during the second year of the La Mancha’s World Pyro Olympics in 2007. It was a showcase of captivating fireworks display, and indeed the greatest show on Earth. This year, I am expecting to witness another displays of brilliant lights, but this time with the Second Philippine International Pyromusical Competition. This... Read More

A Taste of Cebu Hospitality

My friend Racquel bought a young hog months ago. They raised it in their backyard in their small town and made sure that the hog stays healthy.  She was not the only one who did that. Her neighbors also did the same; almost every home in their town did. All in preparation for their yearly much awaited event – the town fiesta! It is an occasion that most Pinoy’s, specially... Read More

Notes from the 22nd Floor of Hilton Resorts Cebu

I am writing this notes from my current address at the moment, at room 2203 of Hilton Cebu Resorts and Spa, Mactan Island, Lapu Lapu City. I am staying in the highest floor of a five star hotel and the highest establishment in the island, overlooking the city horizon, the beach and the sea. It really feels good to have a comfortable bed and pillow in a luxurious room with a great... Read More

Twenty Ten Rewind

The year 2010 was an awesome adventure filled travel year. A very busy year that despite having a full time job, I managed to dive in numerous diving spots; try new adventures; revisit some of my favorite places in and out of the country; meet new friends and travel companions; and cross out ten new provinces across the Philippine archipelago (Romblon, Mindoro Oriental, Negros Oriental,... Read More

Official 2011 Philippine Holidays

We can now proceed on planning our 2011 out-of-town trips with the Malacañang announcement of holidays for next year. President Benigno Simeon Aquino III signed Proclamation 84 on December 20, 2010, declaring regular holidays, special non-working holidays, and special school holidays for 2011. The proclamation is in line with Republic Act 9492, which provides that all non-religious... Read More

For the Love of Calaguas

I am a little over halfway on my pursuit to explore the whole country and in my journey,  there are places that I find remarkably beautiful, there are those that I have no intention of going back, but there are some that made me fall in love. To pick just one destination I consider the best is really a tough decision. But being a “son of a beach” that I am and for the love... Read More