Lost in Dumaguete City

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Staying overnight in Dumaguete City is not included in our plan last Sunday. We were scheduled to take a PAL flight back to Manila from the Dumaguete Airport. Unfortunately, there were uncontrollable incidents that happened on our way to the Dumaguete. The plane left us a few minutes before we arrived 😐

Dumaguete Airport

Hello, Travellers! Guess what? The plane just left 😐

We were all panicking because most of us had to go back to Manila and go straight to work. We tried our luck by inquiring for a flight back to Manila at Cebu Pacific, but they refused to take payments through credit card. We ended up spending the night at Dumaguete City, which I bet none of us felt bad about in the end 😛

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Quick Update on Maribago Beach Resort and Sumilon Island Trip

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I am writing this quick post while I am stuck with three bloggers at the lobby of a hotel somewhere in Dumaguete City. Why? The plane bound for Manila left us, but there are no regrets. Of course, I was worried awhile ago, but there are some things that we can’t really control. I guess this is one of them.

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Instead of feeling bad for not catching that flight, I am taking this chance to make a simple “Thank You” post to the staff and crew of Maribago Beach Resort and Sumilon Island for the very grand vacation treat and of course, Geiser-Maclang team especially to Anika and Charl for making everything possible.

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CONTEST ALERT! Share Your DiscOVIries: Item Discoveries

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Hello again! We are now on the 3rd week of our Share Your DiscOVIries Photo Contest. Big thanks to those who joined in the first two weeks. Really appreciate your entries! For this week, I am looking for the must-try ITEM discoveries.

Any item will do – whether it is the latest gadget, clothing, accessories – I don’t really mind. As long as it is something new, attention-grabbing and if possible, something that I might be interested in 🙂

Here’s a sample entry:

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I bought my Panasonic DMC-LX3 after Christmas as a gift for myself. Though most people suggested that I get my own DSLR camera, I opted to buy this very nice point-and-shoot camera. Aside from it is handy, this gadget has a lot of nice features. It even inspired me to come up with a new video blog called Project52weeks, where i am posting some videos recorded using my LX3. Yeah, i named the gadget Judd LOL.

To send your entries, just send an email to micamyx@ovi.com using your OVI Mail Account. Attach the photo of your latest item discovery and add some information about it. The duration of the contest is one week so there.  I will wait for your entries!

This contest is sponsored by Nokia OVI.

WINNER! Share Your DiscOVIries : Travel Destinations

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March is a pretty hectic month for me in terms of traveling and because of that, I would like to apologize for the delayed announcement of the Week 2 winner of my Nokia Ovi Travel Destinations week. Thank you to those who sent their new travel discoveries! I really love them and thanks for giving me good travel ideas.

The winner for this week is Erik Josef Ladredo! Here’s the winning entry:

Camp Sabros

Camp Sabros in Kapatagan, Davao del Sur is a fun place to be in. The camp is about 2 hours from Davao City and is near the foot of Mt. Apo. It boasts one of the longest ziplines in the Philippines. It’s a bit isolated and has cottages for rent so it’s the perfect destination to get away from it all.

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Back from the City of Puerto Princesa

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Just arrived from the beautiful city of Puerto Princesa three nights ago. I spent four days and three nights at the so-called “City Within the Forest” with my dear friends Ada and Shena. I was looking forward for the said trip due to the following reasons: 1.) We didn’t have concrete plans in mind 2.) We’re all first-timers and 3.) My dad once tried his luck in Puerto Princesa and even considered moving there to start a new life ten years ago.

Trying to punch away reality to live in a fantasy dream at Sabang Beach, Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Trying to punch away reality to live in a fantasy dream at Sabang Beach, Puerto Princesa, Palawan

I can say that the said trip to Palawan is the best trip ever. A lot of realizations were made and the beauty of the Philippines is much more appreciated. You would have thought that Underground River, which i can describe as ‘wonderfully weird’  is found in our very own country? Who would have thought that Puerto Princesa is really THAT big? Who would have thought we have such wonderful beaches that the foreign tourists loves? Who would have thought I’d rather choose Aegis over Paramore? Hahaha 😛

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“Thank You and Ingat!” – John Lloyd Cruz

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John Lloyd Cruz is undeniably one of the most talented actors in the country today. Not only that – he is also an effective product endorser. No wonder he has a number of deals under his belt including a pizza food chain, clothing line, shoe brand, mobile phone, canned good among others. Of course, the most-loved and sincere among them all is his Biogesic campaign with the popular tagline “Ingat!”

John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo with the Cast and Crew of Miss You Like Crazy

John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo with the Cast and Crew of Miss You Like Crazy

Most of his fans miss him already in the ABS-CBN Primetime Bida block. He was last seen as Armando in the Philippine version of I Love Betty La Fea where he was paired with long-time screen partner, Bea Alonzo. To be honest, I am a big John Lloyd Cruz-Bea Alonzo fanatic. I’ve seen all their movies – My First Romance, Now That I Have You, Close to You, All About Love, One More Chance and of course, Miss You Like Crazy!

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Saturday Out of Town Trips with Friends

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For the past three consecutive Saturdays, I find myself outside Metro Manila with my close friends. I’ve been to three places – Clark, Tagaytay and Batangas.

The Happy Turtle Says Hi!

The Happy Giant Turtle wants to say 'Hi!'

I went to Clark, Pampanga together with Winston, Erik, Alan and Fritz for the Hot Air Balloon Festival. To be honest, I didn’t really have plans of going weeks prior to that. I was planning to devote that Saturday for the completion of my project. Thanks to Winston for the tempting invitation and the free tickets, I said yes 😛

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WINNER! Share Your DiscOVIries : Food/Dining Places

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Thank you so much to everyone who took time in sending their latest Food and Dining places discOVIries.  We really had a hard time choosing for the short listed entries and now we have a winner!

The winner for the first week of my DiscOVIry contest is Maria Cecilia T. Velasquez! Here’s the winning entry:

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Sabins Hotel in Ormoc City is the perfect place to be, not just for their accommodations but also if you just want to spend a lazy afternoon drinking beer, eating pizza, and stuffing yourself with their infamous paella while checking Facebook with their reasonably fast wifi connection and a spectacular view of Ormoc Bay. The sunset in Sabins Hotel is truly beautiful!

My favorite pizza flavors are the Seafood and Supremo which come in super thin crusts. As for the paella, I recommend the Sol Y Mar which has seafood, chicken, and pork. I love working online while in Sabins. You can really get the job done while enjoying it! The place is huge if you explore it. Their swimming pool is probably the best one in the region and the hotel itself has a class of its own.

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CONTEST ALERT! Share Your DiscOVIries: Travel Destinations

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I would like to thank everyone who sent their photos and recommendations to the first week of my Nokia OVI contest! The photos you’ve sent are mouth-watering and thinking of whom to pick for the shortlist made me really hungry 😛

The theme for this week will best suit our lakwatseros and lakwatseras like me. Mind to share your Must-visit travel destinations? Whether that is located somewhere in Luzon, Visayas or Mindanao, it doesn’t matter. I am looking for something that is something the Philippines will be proud of. 🙂

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Here’s a sample entry for Week 2:

Plantation Bay

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa was hailed as one of the Top 100 Resorts in the World by Conde Nast Traveler and one of the Top 10 Family-Friendly Resorts in Asia by Asia Spa Magazine. I went to the place for a quick tour last January and now I know why this place is very much recognized around the world. I would love to go back! It is located at Mactan, Cebu.

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To join, register for a free Ovi account at http://www.ovi.com/ and use your new Ovi email account to send your name, mobile number, and your Must-Try Discoviry to micamyx@ovi.com

These weekly contests will be from Thursday to Wednesday, and I’ll be announcing winners Fridays of every following week. Each weekly winner will receive a Php 1,000 Ayala eGC!

This contest is sponsored by Nokia Ovi.

On The Red Shoes, Shabu-Shabu and Donuts

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Thank God It’s Friday! Aside from I have no work on Fridays, it is also the day wherein I am able to meet-up with some of my friends or have some ‘me’ time. Last Friday was extra special because of the following reasons: 1.) I am one of the first to see Unitel Pictures’ The Red Shoes 2.) Late Gloria Maris Shabu-Shabu Dinner 3.) Project52Weeks completion at Krispy Kreme.

Nuffnang Bloggers at the Frontrow

Nuffnang Bloggers at the Frontrow

Nuffnang Philippines gave me an exclusive pass to the Media screening of Unitel Pictures’ The Red Shoes. If you are a regular reader of my blog, most probably you’ve seen the advertisement with the faces of Marvin Agustin and Nikki Gil on it. To be honest, I first find the Marvin-Nikki tandem very dull. Maybe it is because I never really pictured them to be a loveteam in a movie or tv series or yeah, the Kapuso-Kapamilya thingy too LOL.

So initially, you will only see The Red Shoes in the trailer and movie poster. I thought the movie will focus more on Imelda Marcos’ addiction with shoes (Mas sikat pa nga si Imelda Marcos kaysa sa Pilipinas! – Tessie Tomas, The Red Shoes). If you are a devotee of the 1986 People Power Revolution, i’m sure that you will enjoy this film. But wait, the story doesn’t really revolve there.

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