Bora Then

I will be in Bora in the next few hours.

I can still remember my first time in Bora 4 years ago.
It was Holy Week and the whole Island seems to drown with the load of tourists on that week.
There were a lot of freebies along the beach, hot bodies, endless parties, and bottomless booze.

We were in a very tight budget at that time and I do hope that this time around I can get my first Bora Braids and will have my birthday dinner at Friday's.

I was able to save only 5 pics and I hope that I can get more memoirs this time around. Di pa kasi uso digi cam nun sa buhay ko kasi pulubing estudyante lang ako nun...hehehe

See you next week!!!

Dolphin Watching and Fish Feeding in Bohol

During our island tour, we have experienced to watch the Dolphins swimming in the sea upclose and feeding the fishes in the marine sanctuary in Balicasag Island.

Oh yes, I have seen dolphins in the sea numerous times during my sea trips but not as close as what a rigged boat can give.

To my excitement, I can't help but to exclaim "WOW".

View it below.

Bad thing though, it seems like our guide is in a rush as he did not pursue to spot more swimming dolphins at that time as he wants to proceed to Balicasag immediately. Also, the dolphins look like kawawa kasi everytime their bodies appear in the water, the bancas hurry up to their location and it seems like they are so disturbed by the motor running in the waters...

When we were in Balicasag Island, I never expected that we will be see and feed different kind of fishes!!! And I mean it...

My friend was sooooo amazed that he can't help but say, "It's so Amaziiiiiiiiiiiiing..."




He is kinda taong gubat but, anyways, this one is unforgettable as I was able to capture it through my underwater camera...


The whole Island Hopping Tour: Dolphin Watching, Balicasag Island, and Virgin Island, costs only Php1,500 ($34). Once you go to Balicasag Island, you need to have ride a small banca with a guide that costs Php150 ($3.50) per person and if your tour doesn't include snorkels, you can rent them at Php150 ($3.50) each also. These can be hired in the island itself.

If you are planning to go to Panglao and do the same adventure, here are my tips:

1. Wake up early!!! Dolphins can easily be spotted around 6:00 am til 10:00 am. The boatman and the tour guides will pick you up on or before 6:00 am as it takes 15-20 minutes to go to the sea where the dolphins are. This was our problem on our 2nd day as we were too lazy to wake-up that's why we postponed our tour on the 3rd day.




2. Ask your boatman to take time to spot the dolphins. Some boatmen will proceed to Balicasag immediately and doesn't have the patient to give you more experience with the dolphins...grrrrrrrr...

3. Balicasag Island does not offer just good snorkeling but fresh seafood and sightseeing as well. Nagpapicture pa kami sa monkey dun.
Back to what I'm saying, when you arrive there, you can see a lot of vendors selling fresh fish like in Dampa Seaside. You will just pick a fish you want to feast on and they will cook it for you, ala paluto in Tagalog, or in French, ala carte.

4. Visit the old and the new tower in Balicasag. It is will just take a few minutes
to reach these towers. Just make sure that you will not get lost along the way, like we did. :(

5. Take time to chill in Virgin Island. Boatmen don't like to spend more time in Virgin Island and they would even do the maang-maangan look as if they don't know that Virgin Island tour is included in the trip. Ask the boatman to bring you there and hang your hammock anywhere and chill....
Then, forget about the boatman...kidding

Enjoy tripping!!!
Bow...
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Asian Poker Tour Kicks Off in Manila!!! :0

Yep! andito na ung Asian Poker Tour...at andito sila sa Manila!!!

This is the 1st Asian Poker Tour with a $1,000,000 guaranteed cash prize and we are part of it...kahit unti lang...we volunteered to assist the registration process there.

This is has already started since yesterday, May 29th and will end on June 1, Sunday.





Ang daming poker players both pros and amateurs na sumali. They came all the way from Europe, US, Korea, Japan, Singapore, HK...at kung saan-saan pa just to take part of this 1st ever megamillion tourney dito sa pinas! (i'm talking about US$ by the way not pesos...goodluck kung peso di ba?)




It is one way of showcasing Philippines to the world.


Kung trip nyo manood, just go to Dusit Hotel Nikko and ask for an ID.
The final showdown will be on June 1, Sunday, at mapapanood din sa Solar Sports in the coming days...






I hope that our local poker players can beat their asses! If you are an avid poker player or a beginner who is curious on how to earn money easily, you can join one of the elite poker clubs here in Philippines, The Metro Card Club.


Let's support our Filipino Poker Players!!!


Asian Poker Tour
**Manila
**Seoul
**Macau
**Singapore

Dusit Hotel Nikko
Ayala Centre
Makati City, Philippines

Party at Warehouse 135

Last Friday, our company has decided to throw a Flower Party at Warehouse 135. This is the 1st major event in our company this year. Unlike the previous year, we have quarterly bar parties and 2 out of town trips. I was expecting a fun day outside the Metro, but sad to say, there is an ongoing curtailing of unnecessary expenses.Anyways, the motif itself is kinda baduy. I'm sorry to say this. It sounds like Mayor Atienza is going to the party at the sound of flower. The previous "Luau Party" sounds more acceptable than "Flower Party".

Yes, I did stay just for a couple of hours as I have to attend my office works first. When I arrived at around 11pm, everyone was already in a hyper mode and was sweating around, a contrast to my fresh-showered body.

The lights was good, music was fine, and it was spacious.
As usual, there was an open bar and free pica-picas. The whole crowd was banging and the bar itself is not bad at all.

But sad to say, I only drank a glass of mixed vodka since I have to go back to the office and fix a few things.






Overall, I had a great 2-hour bonding time with my office friends... :)
Warehouse is a new bar in Makati frequented by partyphiles nearby Ayala Ave and also visited by those who prefers a little privacy and space.


Warehouse 135
Yakal St. near Makati Fire Station Ayala Ave. cor Buendia Ave.
Entrance Fee: Php150-Php250 (around $3-$5) depends on the occassion

**Slippers, sandos, and men's shorts are not allowed.

Recent Changes - A Whole New Blog

First of all, I would like to apologize for the long absence. I guess, you can see that my last post was last May 19. I know that it doesn't matter, anwways. I'm not famous or anything like that...but, these days, I'm pretty preoccupied with a lot of things...But now that I'm back on track, I have finally chosen a new look for my blog as well as new banner (below).

These recent changes were made because my previous rounders template can't accommodate the Multiply Video Pics and it covers the widgets and makes it more confusing and distracting to read my blog...So, I browsed for other kinds of templates and I have finally chosen one that fits for my entries...

While I was browsing through and being picky, I have found sites that are really helpful in beautifying your blog look and I hope that you guys could try it as well.

1. suckmylolly - This is where I got my template. The author has a lot of templates to choose from. But mostly, the templates are pacute, so I recommend it to girls...

2. Blogs Gone Wild - You can find a lot of artistic templates here. So I recommend this to emo people or those who writes seriously. The downside is that most of their templates can't be customized. I actually opted for this one at first but I want to change some features, which I can't, so I decided for Suck My Lolly.

I hope that you will like my future posts...

Enjoy reading... :)

Hooters Philippines

We went to MOA (Mall of Asia) last Saturday, hoping to watch a portion of the weekly WORLD PYRO OLYMPICS but to our DISMAY, it was postponed again due to bad weather...They announced that they will have it on the next day...when we went there...IT WAS POSTPONED AGAIN for the f**king ninth time...We ended up eating in Hooters...which we want to visit since they opened a Philippines franchise...


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Happy Mother's Day!!! :)

Mere, mutter, maji, madre, makuahine, mom, nanay -- however you say “mother,” it means love. The second Sunday of May is the time to celebrate Mom’s love with flowers, gifts, greetings, and most especially, hugs and kisses. Because we all have moms and because this is such a special day, we couldn’t resist learning how Mother’s Day became an official and well-deserved holiday.
i want to greet all mothers a HAPPY MOTHER's DAY,
especially to my nanay...!!!
Let's drink to that!!!
Cheers!!!

World Pyro Olympics 2008 !!! :)

after much speculation and a lot of confusion.... at long last, the World Pyro Olympics 2008 is going to be held in Manila!!! finally...

They were rumors that they are going to have it last February and we, the tanga-tanga people, went there thinking that we are going to see the World's Finest Pyro Techniques...sad to say...it was postponed... what the f**k?....

1. The dates were already posted in the World Pyro Olympics site and I hope that this one is for real...


DATES
May 3 -China vs. Germany
May 10 -Canada vs. France
May 17 -Italy vs. Venezuela
May 24 -Fellowship of Fire - Collaboration of all countries with the Philippines
**La Mancha Pyro Productions representing the Philippines - Pyromusical show
exihibition

2. This time around, tickets will be sold to spectators, unlike, the previous years.

*** General Admission – US$4.00 (PhP150)
~~free seating area, much more like a picnic area
~~just bring mats, relax and watch the show

*** Special Viewing Area (No dinner) – US$24.00 (PhP1,000)
~~free seating area where you can buy food and drinks inside




*** Special Viewing Area (With dinner) - US$36.00 (PhP1,500)
~~with guaranteed free seating, where dinner is served
~~Guests can feast on a scrumptious dinner and can enjoy the best and
central view of the fireworks as this is the area right next to the seawall
of Manila Bay. There are 10 persons to a table. One can reserve a table by
purchasing 10 tickets in advance which is what most people did last year.
This guaranteed free seating area is the perfect place to have memorable
family, class or corporate gatherings. Some have already purchased seats in
advance for client gifts, employee bonuses, etc. Don't miss the chance to
share this world-class occasion with your loved ones!

FOR TICKET INQUIRIES AND PURCHASES: CALL 817-3073 (LOC 102)

I just hope that this time around they will not cancel again or else, we will perform pyro techniques on them!!!

Location:
Esplanade
Mall of Asia
Pasay City

Manila Hooters Girls - a BIG Disappointment!!!

photo courtesy of Anton

After a long wait...Manila Hooters is already here in Manila!!!

Sad to say, when I found out the pictures in Anton's blog, the Manila Hooters girls are way beyond from their International Counterparts!!!

I can't help but to gasp with a BIG DISAPPOINTMENT feeling about this!

I was expecting good-looking, sexy, smart girls....
Sad to say, they did not meet the requirements!!!

I was surprised to see the Manila Girl Hooters...
They looked like they were picked up from the Ermita streets...Manila Hookers

They are a lot of beautiful and smart looking Filipinas. Sad to say, we are not well represented...

I hope Manila Hooters will not be like LA Cafe or Outback...full of Manila Hookers!!!


eventhough, i still want to go there....for a catfight....just kidding
Good thing, their food looks delicious and enticing
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The best time to go there is before May 8 while the International Hooters Girls are still here or else...

Hooters
Esplanade
Mall of Asia
Pasay City

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Summer Contests!!!

Who doesn't like freebies right?

As I was browsing for the best place to go this summer season, I bumped into some summer contests!

1. Sun, Sand, and Snapshots 2008
Sponsored by: Click the City

Mechanics: Open to all amateur photographers residing in the Philippines. Just upload a snapshot which you think represents summer at its best, like "The Kiss by Ray Ticsay", previous winner.

Prize: Trip for 2 to Boracay. Plus lomo cameras are up for grabs as well.

Promo Period: March 24 to May 15, 2008.

For more information go the Sun, Sand and Snapshots 2008 page.

2. Flipping for the Beach

Sponsored by: Havaianas Philippines

Mechanics:
Cite your experience in a unique beach destination in the Philippines, which includes experiences while traveling to that destination and the activities available therein.
Open to all Filipino citizens who are of legal age (at least 18 years old at the time of submission of entry) and permanent residents of the Philippines.














Prize: **A 3-day/2-night all-expense paid trip for two (2), consisting of two roundtrip airline tickets and accommodations to the destination that the winner wrote about; one (1) pair Limited-Edition Havaianas 7 Waves; and a summer package from T-Box, David and Goliath and Dakine.

*The first seventy (70) qualified entries that meet the minimum criteria, based on the contest criteria, will automatically get a pair of Havaianas Limited-Edition 7 Waves.

Promo Period: 1 April 2008 until 5:00 p.m. of 23 May 2008

For more information, please go to Havaianas Philippines website.

3. Summer Fun in BalerSponsored by: SEAIR
Mechanics: Just leave your comment at Summer Fun in Baler
and tell why Baler is your must go surfing destination and why it such a great place to visit. I already have my comment in the contest!Prize: SEAIR tickets for 2 to Baler and surfing lesson.

Promo Period: Until Sunday, 3 May 2008, at 8:00 p.m

For more information, please go to Ivan Henares' site.

4. Uniquely Singapore
Sponsor: National Geographic and Singapore Tourism Board

Mechanics: Video record yourself expressing your unique personal experiences in Singapore. If you are not in Singapore, you may still join the contest by sharing why Singapore is unique to you.

Prizes: Trip for 2 to Singapore

For more details, please go to NGC's Unique Singapore's site.