Kyle Imao: First Pinoy Junior MasterChef to Grace the PIFBEX

This March 1 (Thursday), 10 am at the PICC, Kyle Imao, hailed as the first Pinoy Junior Masterchef will be in the midst of major players in the food and beverage industry.

The 12-year old champ will do the ribbon cutting for Tradecon as it launches its 5th annual Food and Beverage Expo and HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant and Caterers Expo) which will run until March 4.

Over 300 exhibitors will be present at the expo, including both local and international suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers.

International exhibitors from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea and the United States will also showcase their products .

For more information, log on to pifbex.com or call 395-5009.


See you there!

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How to make Clay Pots?

Aside from its tourism,  Burnay Pottery  is also one of the famous sight in Vigan and also the main source of their living. As part of our tour, we visited the "Pagburnayan", where we got to see the hard labor of a pot maker in making these clay pots.

Ruby Pottery is located in # 65 Leberation St., Pagburnayan, Vigan City.

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The Baluarte

Baluarte (also known as Baluarte ni Chavit) is 80 hectares of gently rolling terrains, hills and mountain sides, the structures of facilities and amenities, its phases of construction is in its best possible realistic and natural habitat for good and sound animal care.

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Calle Crisologo, Vigan

Vigan is best-known for Calle Crisologo, a half kilometer street lined with 18th century Filipino-Spanish architectures and your journey would be incomplete without a nostalgic walk at the streets of Calle Crisologo.   Calle Crisologo is a virtual tourists playground.  If you were not for the tourists taking pictures, you'd think that you were transported back in Spanish colonial era.

Calle Crisologo

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Iglesia ni Cristo Grand Evangelical Mission, History in the Making!

Iglesia ni Cristo's Grand Evangelical Mission (GEM) in Metro Manila and nearby provinces will be held at Quirino Grandstand today at 5:00 in the afternoon.  According to some report, as early as 8:30 in the morning, people gathered in the area were approximately 100,000 and counting.  GEM of the Iglesia Ni Cristo will be held not only in Manila but throughout the country and will start simultaneously at 5:00 pm.

"When brethren in Christ unites, It's definitely massive!"

In this photo: brethren from different provinces conquers all to reach the venue. Different venues of GEM in the country and the traffic update :)

credit to Liezel

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Welcome to Vigan

The name Vigan was derived from "Biga", a giant taro plant that grows abundantly along the banks of the Mestizo River. About 400 kilometers from Manila is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vigan the capital city of Ilocos Sur. It is located on the west coast of northern Luzon.

You can see precious remnants of old Spanish architecture throughout the center of the city.Vigan is established in the 16th century and is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia with a unique European atmosphere. It is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial city in the Philippines. Several museums exist for the many national heroes that were born here.

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St. Augustine Church and its Bell Tower

This is one of the old and grand church in Ilocos region, The St. Augustine Church and its Bell Tower also known as the Bantayan Church and Bell Tower. But according to the people, Bell Tower is most commonly known as Panday Tower as the famous FPJ's movie Panday was filmed here.

Bantay Belfry Tower also known as Panday (1591)

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Juan Luna's Home and his work of Arts

After viewing Marcos' mausoleum, we went to Juan Luna's Gallery. This picture was taken beside the famous Spolarium.  I felt that I am included in the painting :D

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Marcos Mausoleum in Batac

This is the entrance of Marcos Mausoleum. You can't take picture upon reaching this point. Only Madam Marcos has the right to show Mr. Marcos coffin in public and that is for publicity(as they say). 

Since no picture-taking allowed inside the Mausoleum, we go to the museum after sighting Mr. Marcos' coffin.  The Museum looks like a gallery or is a gallery of their achievements and family pictures.

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Paoay Church one of UNESCO's World Heritage

From the Malacañang, we visited the Paoay Church nearby and hope some picture-taking. Paoay Church is included in UNESCO World Heritage list. Construction of the church started from 1704 and finished in 1894 by the Augustinian friars led by Fr. Antonio Estavillo. It is probably the best-known “earthquake Baroque” church in the Philippines.

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Malacañang of the North

Malacañang of the North is also known as Malacañang ti Amianan among Ilocanos. This was built during President Marcos' era. And being dubbed as his country, Ilocos Norte is home to many of his remnants and one of these is the Malacañang of the North. According to Ilocano's Marcos love to stay here rather than Malacañang Palace.

Malacañang of the North

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Fort Ilocandia Resort and Casino

On our third and last day Mon and I woke up so early to attend our church obligation. After that we again proceed our journey now down south. First stop is the Fort Ilocandia. They say that it was built for the reception of Imee Marcos' wedding, bongga!

Fort Ilocandia

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Bantay Abot Cave and more....

Our next stop is the Bantay Abot Cave. It looks like donut from afar.

Bantay Abot Cave

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Patapat Bridge and Swimming at Pagudpud

After eating at Tera Rika in Pagudpud, we then look for a place to swim. Of course, we wanted to try Pagudpud's beaches as they say it looks like Boracay, its powdery white sands and tranquil environs. On our way, we stopped by and have some pictures here in Patapat Viaduct, the famous zigzag bridge. It was first constructed to answer the landslides problem in that area and now became one of the tourist attractions in Ilocos Norte.

@ Patapat bridge

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Pagudpud

From Bangui, we went to Pagudpod, the famous beach of the North.

in Pagudpod

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Beauty of the Best: A Hero's Story

There are lots of stories telling us how dogs became man's best friend.  Different places, different persons and different stories to tell.  It may be sad, happy, funny and even heroic. 

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Story of a Hero: Beauty of the Best

There are lots of stories telling us how dogs became man's best friend.  Different places, different persons and different stories to tell.  It may be sad, happy, funny and even heroic. 

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Giant Fans: Bangui Windmill

Our next stop from Kapurpurawan is the Bangui Windmill or the Bangui Farm, the famous windmill in the world that lay along the coast of Ilocos Norte.. :) The windmill is one of their energy source in Ilocos. This supports their electricity aside from the Agua Grande, their water energy source. All I can say is that, it's very good. The idea and its technology, perfect. :D

with dadi-oh

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Happy 5th Birthday, Nuffnang!

Nuffnang is turning five (5) this February 27, 2012 and we  are invited to be part of it!  And I wanted to be part of it. :) I'm sure this would be fun as Nuffamily day last year!

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The Kapurpurawan: Limestone Formation

From Cape Bojeador, we headed our journey to Kapurpurawan. Hidden beauty from the city. Hidden because you have to walk 200 to 350 meters to get there. And I'm telling you, its worth the sacrifice! This is one of my most favorite place here in Ilocos.

Nakapayong

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Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Burgos

From Sta. Monica Parish Church in Sarrat, we headed to Burgos which is 35km north of Laoag City to visit Faro Cabo Cape Bojeador or Cape bojeador Lighthouse with some people also calling it as Burgos lighthouse, sitting in the hill of Vigia, 160 meters above sea level. According to history Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Burgos is the tallest lighthouse in the Philippines built-in 1892 and continues to serve as beacon to passing ships.   I think its not working nowadays.

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

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Sta. Monica Parish Church and Bell Tower

Alongside the Pasdan River, which was overran by native cottages on the side stands the Sta Monica Parish Church also known as Sarrat Church and Bell Tower, the largest church in the whole of Ilocos Region and considered as one of the oldest churches here. This church is near the Marcos Museum. 

Pictures were taken outside the church, for some reasons :)

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Marcos Museum in Sarrat

From Sand dunes we travel up north to Sarrat to see the museum. The Museum is also the ancestral house of the Edralin which is former Pres. Marcos' maternal side of the family and is also the birth place of our late president Ferdinand E. Marcos. He lived here until they moved to Batac City when he was eight (8) years old.

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Pink Watch from Unisilver

My entry is my Pink Watch from Unisilver.

I recently bought this watch online together with my husband's. I'm just being curious and at the same time attracted to its color. Curious if it's as good as black colored watch. And to my surprise, it's pretty indeed! And from then on, I started using it as my everyday watch along with my swatch watch. :)

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Sand Dunes of Ilocos Norte

If you're familiar with Marian Rivera's movie "The Temptation Island" wherein they were stranded and suffered hunger, well they shoot it here in Sand dunes, La Paz in Laoag City. You can go there by commuting or by renting a van or private transport. I'm suggesting to those who want to have an Ilocos tour to rent a private vehicle to maximize their time. For those who want a long walk, you can reach it from Fort Ilocandia.

sand dunes

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La Elliana Hotel, Ilocos

La Elliana Hotel is located in Rizal St., cor Ablan Ave, Laoag City, near the City Hall. They have 47 rooms. Their customer service is very good with polite staffs. The room rates are so affordable for travellers like us. It costs only 900 a night for triple sharing, 750 for Twin sharing in Matrimonial bed, 800 for twin sharing with 2 beds (breakfast not included).

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Affordable Tour Package for Ilocos

As promised to Kuya Glen, our driver con tourist guide con photographer, I am now promoting his business. Kuya Glen is a very hospitable, polite and a good host and companion during our tour. He don't limit his task to being our driver but he offered us his service as a tour guide and a photographer for free!

Kuya Glenn

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Ilocos Tour

Since the airport is in Laoag City, we looked for the accommodation near that area. Going to Ilocos could be by air or by land transport. We were lucky to find low fares so we grabbed the opportunity. The advantage of using the plane is that you can reach the place in an hour but its disadvantage is that there's a greater turbulence because of the small-sized plane. If you are to use the bus, it may take 8-10 hours of travel and will cost you around 700-1,000 bucks depending on the place you will visit, e.g. Vigan or Laoag.

June 18, 2011, Saturday (last year)

Good morning Ilocos.....my first sunrise up north! Hmn, cool breeze!

Taken 5:00 am of June 18

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Up North! Finally :)

This is my first time to set foot in Laoag City. This is a dream come true for me coz finally I'm up north exploring! Thanks to Cebu Pacific's low fares, I'd be able to fulfill one of my dreams.

with the K9 dog :)

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Thank you, Ensembles!

Retrieved from my lost blog and re-post it here. Happened last 2011 :)

Last month, Ensembles conducted their Sultry Summer Contest for the whole month of May extending up to the 1st day of June. The mechanic is just easy, to post this status "There's a lot to love about Ensembles Sultry Summer Collection" on your facebook account and tag them. Without any hesitation, I  joined! And on that very day of June 1st, 6:33 pm, while waiting for my turn to ride the fx, I browse my facebook via my mobile and to my surprise......I'm one of the lucky winners along with Ms. Joy Ramos. :)

I emailed them what they've instructed me and voila, I can claim my dress na. :) And just last night kapiling ko na ang beautiful dress na ito. :)  Thank you Ensembles! More contests and give-aways to come!

This dress cost Php 1,295.00 in their store. Check out Ensembles at SM Megamall building A for more choices.

One Shouldered Dress (Navy)

Follow them on facebook for more updates on their sales and contests here : Ensembles and on twitter here : Ensembles online

Once again....Thank you Ensembles...

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Parrot

As I wander around the country, I happen to see this beautiful and friendly bird in yellow and orange combination and took picture on him.  Pretty!

Parrot

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The 19th PTAA Travel Tour Expo 2012

Philippine Travel Agencies Association in cooperation with the Department of Tourism is launching its 19th Travel Tour Expo for 2012.

Save the date for the biggest travel sale in the Philippines!  

February 17-19, 2012

SMX Convention Hall, Mall of Asia Complex,

Pasay City

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Immortal Text is Back!

Because Globe loves us, they are bringing back what we've been asking for!

Globe Prepaid IMMORTAL TXT has returned exclusively available when you dial *143#!

Yes, Happy Valentines Day.  This promo starts today until May 16, 2012.  Registration is free via *143# :) Dial now!

Visit this link for more info about this promo.

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My Green Monday!

It's been a while since I posted on meme. Quite busy exploring the beauty of our country. :D For this week, my entry includes the beauty of nature. Pretty, huh!

Close to Nature

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Giveaways from Uncomplicated

Uncomplicated is celebrating her 4th year blogoversary this February 14, 2012 and giving away prizes as gratitude to her readers.  Aside from that, she's also celebrating her 1st year as an Avon lady.

So visit this link and join her giveaways.  Goodluck to us! :)  UNCOMPLICATED GIVEAWAYS

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Unarosa:10 Looks for the Perfect Valentine's Date

Hey lovely ladies out there, find just the right ensemble for that one special day at Unarosa!

Whether you have a romantic dinner with your beau, a hot night out with your girlfriends, or a quiet get-together with your family penciled in on your calendar, there is only one thing that every woman needs on this one special day in February—a Valentine’s Day outfit that is fit for any of your plans. From playful pairings to elegant ensembles, Unarosa has put together 10 of the best looks to keep you looking poised and polished throughout any date.

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For Fun: My Birthday in History :)

Just wanna share what I've found out about my birthday.  You too can do this by following these three simple steps:

1. Go to Wikipedia.org.

2. Search for your birthday (without the year, only date and month, for more results).

3. Then share the events, births, deaths and holidays which happened during the date of your birth.

Here's mine:

According to Wikipedia, January 16 is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 349 days remaining until the end of the year (350 in leap years).

There are lot of events that had happened on January 16. Here are the lists

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Win Grendha Footwear

One of ladies' favorite footwear, Grendha is giving away an indulgence gift pack to pamper our feet.  Yes, its true.

• A Pair of your favorite Grendha Footwear
• Gift certificate for a Foot Spa and Pedicure
• Complete Foot care and Nail Color kit

All you have to do is to fill up this for here and answer "Why do you think you are a Grendha Woman?"

Goodluck to us. :)

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Steel + Style = EMO Jewelry

Last January 27, 2012, hubby and I attended Emo's event at Cafe 1771 Lounge at El Pueblo Ortigas.  I really don't have an idea what EMO brand/product is, until that night.  I was not prepared, its an on the spot invite kaya kung anong suot ko sa work, that's it. :)

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Hot Young Designers Launch their Second Collection for Fashion Face Off 2011

Hot Young DesignersMarketing Company (HYD) designers launch their second collection for Fashion Face Off 2011. The first collection made by the designers for HYD was launched last October 2011. They were quite a hit at the Global Pinoy Bazaar, St. James Bazaar and at the Rockwell Moonlit Bazaar.

This January 25, the designers are launching their second collection. This quarter’s collection caters to young professionals, who value work life balance. They desire to have an ensembles that they can wear from day to night.

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Coin Banks

Hubby and I have separate coin banks before we got married.  Mine is Piggy while his is Hippo.

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Goodbye and Letting go

"There's a difference between goodbye and letting go.  Goodbye is "I'll see you again when I'm ready to hold your hand, and when you're ready to hold mine."  Letting go is "I'll miss your hand.  I realized it's not mine to hold, and I will never hold it again......"

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Bare me Not

"Like rain you came into my soul, washed me clean and made me whole.  I cherish you, you're all I've got! Cover me and BARE me Not!"

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Veggie for Lunch

It's lunch time! And here's my menu for lunch:

1 cup of rice

2 boiled okra

1 boiled eggplant

1 bowl of soup; and

3 strips of pork chop

Prepping for my upcoming diet :D

***Imported from Journey

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Pink Turtle

This picture was taken at Ocean Adventure, Subic, Philippines. Just wanted to share this "gigantic" design! :D  Let's love and save them...:)

***Imported from Journey

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Bench 1M41M Campaign

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The Pony Show Off @ 55 Events Place

Last December 11, 2011, I together with hubby had given a chance to witness the Pony Show Off awarding at  55 Events Place, Sct. Rallos St., Timog, QC.  All I can say is "WOW, nabusog ang mata ko sa dami ng celebrities!" :)

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Save the date for Coca-cola's Blow out: February 4

Because we patronized Coca-cola in the past 100 years, they are now returning the favor through the President of Coca-cola for Happiness.  Tomorrow, February 4, they are giving away free cokes nationwide in these participating establishments between 1:30 to 4:30 pm only.  Available while supplies last!

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Weddings and Debuts 2012: Bridal Fair

Are you tying the knots? or are you a debutant?  This is the event that you shouldn't miss.  The Weddings and Debuts 2012, will be held at SM Megatrade Halls 1, 2 and 3 this coming February 17, 18 and 19, 2012.

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