Philippine Independence Day 2008 and List of other Philippine Legal and Special Holidays 2008

Posted on May 15, 2008 - Filed Under News | Leave a Comment

Since last week I have been receiving inquiries on when will Philippine Independence Day celebrations be held. A lot of people are already asking when will the Philippine Independence Day 2008 be observed. Noting that in the previous Philippine Holidays, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo keeps on changing the dates as part of holiday economics where [...]

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Brief Encounters with celebrities ABS CBN’s Piolo Pascual and GMA Network Dyesebel Marian Rivera

Posted on May 14, 2008 - Filed Under Uncategorized | Leave a Comment

It was a night I dare not to miss. It was the launching of Blue Water Day Spa’s newest services as well as official announce their new product endorsers. Two big starts from rival companies agreed to promote the services of Blue Water Day Spa.

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World Pyro Olympics 2008 Week 2

Posted on May 13, 2008 - Filed Under Events | 1 Comment

I was recently at the second week of the World Pyro Olympics 2008. The grand fireworks display show which claims to be The Biggest Show on Earth. Is it, really?

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Baras: Guimaras’ secret beach enclave

Posted on May 12, 2008 - Filed Under Beach, Road Trip, Sponsored Post | Leave a Comment

I have been to Baras for countless time already. We usually drop by at the resort when we do our island hopping activity. Baras ia a nice quiet resort best for rest and relaxation. A perfect getaway for the tired souls living in the Metro.

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Guimaras: More than just the sweet Mangoes

Posted on May 9, 2008 - Filed Under Beach, Fun Time, Photo Essay, Road Trip, Walks | 3 Comments

For many the island province of Guimaras is usually spelled M-A-N-G-O-E-S. Mangoes, Mangoes, and more sweet mangoes! It is an undeniable fact that the world’s sweetest mangoes came from this side of the planet. But other than the heart-shaped golden delight we all love, many know nothing about this place.

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Guisi Lighthouse and Ruins in Guimaras

Posted on May 8, 2008 - Filed Under Heritage Watch, Road Trip | Leave a Comment

I first learned about Guisi Ruins and Lighthouse from Marc of Explore Iloilo. Since then I keep of bugging him to include this in our itinerary when I get to Guimaras. And finally, Last April 27, 2008, it was my first time to set foot in Guisi Lighthouse and Ruins in Barangay Dolores, in the [...]

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MAKATI CITY GRAND PARADE ON MAY 9 TO SHOWCASE FAMOUS PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS

Posted on May 8, 2008 - Filed Under News | 2 Comments

The Makati Grand Parade on Ayala Avenue this Friday, May 9, will be a virtual sensory feast resembling the acclaimed Rio Carnival in Brazil, as it will showcase various festivals, including the world-famous Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City, and floats creatively designed to depict this year’s parade theme, “International Festival.”

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BYAHILO enjoying the world’s best mangoes in Guimaras

Posted on May 7, 2008 - Filed Under Food trip, Road Trip | 1 Comment

The April 26-27 trip was supposed to be reserved for the Silay-Talisay Tour, Panaad Festival in Bacolod and the Yagyag Festival in Sibulan Oriental Negros. But changes happened, so I have to scrap my trip to Sibulan and replace with with an island hopping escapade in Guimaras.

Mangoes as far as the eye can see

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