Philippine Star’s The Freeman newspaper in Cebu used my blog content without permission!

how shocking. first photos, then now content

These were the words posted by Noemi in my facebook account. It’s true. I am already used to photo stealing issues left and right but this time it’s something new and something I wasn’t expecting. Early this year, it was Panay News, now its The Freeman of Cebu/philstar.com

Mambukal Mudpack Festival 2009

Mambukal Mountain Resort in Murcia Negros Occidental is once again ready to stage the annual Mudpack Festival. The festival is very unique and one of its kind. Though I have not personally seen this yet, I have seen tons of photos and videos of this great event. The festivities is characterized by dancers painting themselves with colored mud which is very abundant in Mambukal area, which is just at the foot of Mt. Kanlaon.

Schedule of Activities:

Day 1 (June 20 – Saturday):

Morning
06:30-08:00 Hataw w/ Ching
06:30-08:00 Poster Making Competition for Kids

10:00-10:15 Panawagon
10:15-10:30 Opening Ceremony
10:15-10:30 Ms. Earth Flora and Fauna Presentation

10:30-12:00 Chants & Stunts Competition
10:30-12:00 Drumbeating Competition
10:30-12:00 Clay Body Painting Compeition (start)
10:30-12:00 Mixed Media Art Competition (start)
10:30-12:00 Photo Compeition (start)

LUNCHBREAK

Afternoon
02:30-12:00 Clay Body Painting Presentation and Judging
10:30-12:00 Mixed Media Art Judging
04:00-12:00 Awarding
06:00-08:00 Ms. Earth – Mambukal Pageant
09:00-up Band and Dance Party

Day 2 (June 21 – Sunday):

Morning
09:00-10:00 Holy Mass
10:00-10:15 Panawagon
10:15-12:00 Solo Dance Improvisation Competition
10:15-12:00 Clay Sculpture Making Compeition (start)

LUNCHBREAK

Afternoon
02:30-03:30 Tribal Dance Competition
02:30-03:30 Clay Sculpture Judging
03:30-04:30 Awarding

Have you made your own Havaianas?

Early yesterday, I went to the Rockwell tent to Make my Own Havaianas. Maye your own Havaianas is an annual event where Havaianaticos (Fans of Havaianas) gather to assemble a fully customized pair of flipflops: from the sole, to its straps and even the embellishments on its straps.

Experience Ocean Adventure in Subic!

Last weekend, we had a family outing at the Ocean Park in Subic. Ocean Adeventure is a unique one of a kind marine park located in the former US Naval base in Subic. The park features animal encounters like sea lions, dolphins, and false killer whales.

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