HOLIDAY GETAWAY (Part 3 : Arrival)

Part 1 : Call Time & Departure
Part 2 : Music & Stopover!

Habang naghihintay matapos maluto at maihanda ang pagkain, dumating din si Aldwin. Parang "Star of the Night!" lang ang peg. Hahaha. Humabol nga! 

Nakumpleto rin kame as planned. Sayang wala si Mabelle....but we understand. Umuwi sya ng Bukidnon. Nag-attend kase sya ng binyag at kasal. Dami nyang commitments no? Parang tatakbo lang bilang Kapitana sa barangay! Kaliwa't kanang commitments. Hahahaha!

Eto ang ebidensya oh: ------>

Yellow is the color. From head to toe(?).. BEAUTIFUL, inside out!

Finally, everything is in order. Ready. Set. Go. Lakbay ulet, this time sa tunog naman ng "Cool Down". What's new? Paulit ulit din 'to. Hahaha.. Mapakinggan nga ulet.

Now Playing: Cool Down - Kolohe Kai

After hours of road trip, laughter and music, nakarating din. BAGUIO DISTRICT CALINAN DAVAO CITY. Pinawi ng excitement ang pagod sa mahabang oras at maalog-alog na byahe. Oo, rough road ang daanan pero ayos naman. Sa sobrang layo eh parang dinala kami sa dulo ng daigdig, yung tipong ang akala mo eh bilang lang ang tao na nakakarating. Hehe..

Pumarada ang sasakyan. Kung gaano kabilis namatay ang makina ng sasakyan eh ganun din kabilis nagsibabaan ang mga kasama ko. Sinabayan pa ng sobrang ingay dahil siguro nawala ang inip sa paghihintay at pagod sa halos  isa't kalahating oras ng byahe!

Agad kong napansin na tila sa loob kami ng gubat napadpad. Gubat kung saan may nakatagong tila paraiso sa aking paningin. Maalinsangan ang panahon pero nararamdaman ko ang dampi ng malamig na hangin sa aking balat.

Ito ang bumungad sa akin:

"isang lokal na paraisong binabalot ng luntiang kapaligiran dulot ng mga puno at halaman na pinapaibabawan ng bughaw na kalangitan at malabulak na ulap. :) Napakasarap langhapin ng hangin..malamig..sariwa!"

Na-excite ako bigla. Natuwa sa nalanghap na sariwang hangin. Halos hindi ko na namalayan na busy na pala sila sa pagbayad ng entrance fee. Haha. Swabe! 20 pesos na entrance fee at 20 pesos din sa parking fee. I hurried to the group para iabot ang bayad ko kasabay ang isa pa naming kasama, P60. :)

Maya maya pa, nag-aya na ang karamihan patungo sa loob nito..

(To be continued...)

HOLIDAY GETAWAY (Part 2 : Music and Stopover!)

Part 1 : Call Time & Departure

Nakailang flash na ang camera, wala pa ring dumarating na Aldwin. We then decided to leave at tinext na lang na humabol sya..

8:09am

So ayun! Natuloy din ang pag-alis ng sasakyan. Masaya. Tawanan, biruan, kulitan. Halakhak dito. Halakhak doon. Walang sawang music.

Pagkatapos ng isa. Play na naman ulet ng isa. Pero, TEKA! ano tohh? Puro Meri Lewa ng O-Shen ang paulit ulit na naririnig ng aming mga tenga. Hindi lang isa o dalawang beses! Haha. More than 7x atang tumugtog ito na lalong nagpalakas sa aming tawanan.

Maya maya pa.. may nagrequest.. Di ko mawari kung sino pero ang request nito... Meri Lewa na naman. Haha. Nakakaloko at nakakaloka! Hahaha!

Ilang sandali pa.. Kringgg! Kringgg! HALA! Telepono ko, TUMUTUNOG! 7 Missed Calls. Bakit kaya? Holiday naman eh may tumatawag pa! Kliyente pa. Spoilers!! (hehe..)

Kuya? Kuyaa! tawag ko sa driver para huminto sandali at makapag-return call. Bumaba ako saglit at humanap ng pwestong tahimik. Tsk! Bad Timing!...

"Hi Sir.. Good Morning.. " ..bungad ko.. Blah! Blah! Blah! Mahaba ang aming naging pag-uusap. Bored na nga ako kase sa dami ng sinasabi nya na hindi ko naman masyadong maintindihan, marahil sa excitement ko sa outing. Sa kakaikot ko sa nakuhang pwesto.. Nakakita ako ng puno ng durian, First Time! May bunga  pa.. AAAhhh. Ganito pala ang itsura!. Now I know..

Tuloy ang saya! Haha. Byahe ulet. Isantabi muna ang trabaho. Kaya nga naimbento ang salitang "holiday" eh.

And finally, nakarating na rin sa bahay nila Esen. Kung saan, naghihintay ang aming... PAGKAIN! haha.. Suit yourselves..ika nga.. Upo. DOTA! May nag-pa aircon pa! PAGKAnalang..

Sinamantala ko na rin makigamit ng laptop para magcheck ng emails. Hehe.. Nagwoworry pa rin naman ako sa trabaho ko. :)

Pahinga. Pictures. Pahinga. Pictures. Pictures. PICTURES! Kuyawa sa mga models at gitarista. Haha. Meron pang nag-DOTA!

(To be continued..)

NATIONAL HEROES' DAY!

Today we commemorate the heroes who sacrificed their lives for our beloved country.

Photo Credit: philippinesgoforgold

Every year, we celebrate "National Heroes' Day" to pay homage to our National Heroes. This is observed every fourth Monday of August which was initially celebrated every 30th of November. This was moved on its current date since November 30 coincided on Andres Bonifacio's birth anniversary, the founder of Katipunan.

Our country's freedom was achieved due to the noble deeds of our heroes(known and unknown). And as we celebrate, let us remember the heroes who are not with us anymore, let us honor our modern-day heroes including our Overseas Filipino Workers.

Maraming Salamat Po!

HOLIDAY GETAWAY (Part 1 : Call Time & Departure)

5:30am.

Isang text ang pumukaw sa aking mahimbing na tulog. "Good Morning Guys! Magprepare na tayooo..", yan ang text message sa akin ni Kit. Pupungas-pungas man ay pinilit kong bumangon para ma-meet ang call time, 7:00am sharp!

Ligo. Impake. Kain. Kape at kape. Dali dali kong inayos ang aking sarili dahil malapit ng mag-alas siyete. Ayokong ako ang maging dahilan ng pagkadelay ng lakad. Ako na nga ang nagpapilit para makasama at ayokong ako pa rin ang maging dahilan ng aberya sa tamang oras ng pag-alis.

Kumakain kami ni Eduardo ng maulinigan ko ang yawyaw ni Noemi.. "Ano ba yan.. Kala ko ba alas siyete!", tanong nya kay Jogie at Sarah. Tawa lang naman ang naging sagot ng dalawa.

Maya maya pa ay dumating na ang iba naming mga kasama. Si Eli at ang kanyang pamilya, si Nic, si Cyrill, si Roey saka si Charlyn. Maingay, marahil dulot ng kanilang sobrang galak! Agad ding dumating ang sasakyan namin kasabay si Lonel.

May mga ngiti at halaklak sa bawat labi. Kanya kanyang bitbit ng bag laman ang kanilang damit pampaligo. Excited ang bawat isa. Excited mapuntahan ang lugar at maisakatuparan ang dalawang linggong plano. Haha. Nagpagkasunduan na lang na daanan si Kit at ang kanyang special someone dahil madadaanan naman ang kanilang lugar papunta sa Carmen, Calinan, Davao City. Si Esen na lang, okay na kami.. Saka pala ang pagkain. :)

7:00am.

Everyone is set yet may kulang. Wala pa si Aldwin. Haha. Whats new? Palaging late. Pati ba naman sa outing late pa rin? Hahahaha.. Lumipas ang ilang mnuto... wala pa rin! Naghintay... ilang minuto pa.. hahay.. wala pa rin. Walang anino ng Aldwin. Ni walang abiso kung sasama o anong plano. :/

Sa kakahintay, naisipan mag-"Piktyur! Piktyur muna.."

Nakailang flash na ang camera, wala pa ring dumadating na Aldwin. We then decided to leave at tinext na lang na humabol sya..

(To be continued..)

INDAK INDAK SA KADALANAN-KADAYAWAN 2012

INDAK Indak sa Kadalanan is one of the highlights in Kadayawan Festival 2012. It is a street dancing competition participated by group of people, mostly students from various schools, showcasing tribal heart-pounding music and graceful dances in their very colorful ethnic-inspired garments.

Here are some of the pictures:

LIST OF DAVAO HOTELS and INNS

Alta Pension House

Address: JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 221-1843

Fax Number: 082 221-1843

Anisabel Suites

Address: FS Dizon Road, Rolling Hills Subd., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 225-8114

Fax Number: 082 225-8114

Apo View Hotel

Address:150 J. Camus St., Davao City

Phone Number: 0822216430

Fax Number: 082-221-6430

Bagobo House Hotel

Address: Gov. Duterte St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082-222-4444

Bermuda Gateway Drive Inn

Address: JP. Cabaguio Avenue, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 222-4308

Fax Number: 082 222-4308

Carpel’s Pension House

Address: J Camus, Davao City

Phone Number: (082) 221-1641 to 43

Fax Number: (082) 221-1641

Casa Leticia Boutique Hotel

J.,Camus St., Davao City

website: www.casaleticia.com

email: stay@casaleticia.com / casaleticia@yahoo.com

tel. no.(082) 224-0501

fax.no. (082) 221-3585

24-hour mobile no. (63)(917)702 5427

Casa Leticia Business Inn

Maya St.,Ecoland Davao City

website: www.casaleticia.com

email: inn@casaleticia.com / casainn@yahoo.com

tel.no. (082)296-0501

fax. no.(082)299-0608

Leticia by the sea

Talicud Island Samal

website: www.leticiabythesearesort.com

email: info@leticiabythesearesort.com

tel. no.(082) 224-0501

fax.no. (082) 221-3585

24-hour mobile no. (63)(917)702 5427

Casa Maria Inn

Address: SM Eco-West drive Ecoland, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 303-2218

Fax Number: 082 303-2218

Casa Ruby Bed & Breakfast

Address: Doña Vicenta Subdivision, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: (082) 226-2335

Fax Number: (082) 226-2335

Calfolks Incorporated/C5 Dormitel

Address:C5 Bldg., Brgy 32-D, Roxas Ave., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 228-6186

Chateau del Mar

Address: Lizada Beach, Lizada Drive, Lanang, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 234-3472

Davao Airport View Travellers

Address: Carlos P. Garcia Highway, Buhangin, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 233-0857

Davao Lodging Inn & Hotel Cabaguio

Address: J.P. Cabaguio Avenue, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 227-5389

Fax Number: 082 227-5389

Davao Motel

Address:J.P. Cabaguio Avenue, Davao City 8000

Phone Number:227-5389

Fax Number:227-5389

Enrico’s Apartelle

Address:Blk 5 lot 6 DBP Village, Ma-a, Davao City 8000

Phone Number:082 297-7692 / 301-6181

Fax Number: 082 297-7692 / 301-6181

FM & A Suites

Address:407-B, Brgy. 36-D, Artiaga St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 227-9391

Garnet 1 Country Inn

Address: Km.7 Lanang, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 234-5622

Fax Number: 082 234-5622

Garnet Country Inn

Address: #9 Garnet St., Marfori Heights, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082-3053201

Fax Number: 082-3053201

Grand Men Seng Hotel

Address: Magallanes-Anda Streets, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 221-9040

Grand Regal Hotel Davao

Address: Km. 7, Lanang, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 291-1148

Fax Number: 082 291-1148

Holy Infant Pension House

Address: #4 Apollo St., Buhangin, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 300-5490 / 241-0642

Fax Number: 082 300-5490 / 241-0642

Hotel Cabaguio
Address: J.P. Cabaguio Avenue, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 221-4722

Fax Number: 082 221-4722

Hotel Galleria

Address: Gov. Duterte St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 221-2480

Humberto’s Pension

Address: 311 J. Palma Gil cor. P. Gomez St., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 222-3831 to 34

Fax Number: 082 222-3831 to 34

Mobile: 082 222-3831 to 34

Jones Inn & Function Hall Co.

Address: Peacock St., Ecoland Drive, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 296-1395 / 298-2691

Fax Number: 082 296-1395 / 298-2691

Jogue’s Apartelle

Address: 509 Mangga Avenue, Juna Subd., Matina, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 299-0926

Lanang Business Inn

Address: Banawe Street, Lanang, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 221-5864

La Rous Pension House

Address: 687 V. Ilustre St., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 222-2840

Fax Number: 082 222-2840

La Vida Inn

Address: Ma-a Road, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 297-6503

Fax Number: 082 297-6503

Linmarr Apartelle

Address: Lakandula St., Agdao, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 221-2915

Lispher Inn

Address:13 Juna Avenue, Matina, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 299-1610

Loleng’s Mountain Spring Resort

Address: Eden Bayabas, Toril, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 221-1099

Fax Number: 082 221-1099

Marco Polo Hotel

Address:Roxas Ave.,C.M. Recto St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 221-0888

Microtel Inn & Suites

Address: Km 7, Mamay Road, Lanang, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 233-2333

Midland Inn

Address: Anda St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 221-1775

Fax Number: 082 221-1775

My Hotel

Address: San Pedro St., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 300-4040 / 222-2021

Fax Number: 082 300-4040 / 222-2021

Park Square Inn

Address: Quimpo Boulevard Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 298-0258

Fax Number: 082 298-0258

Prince Court Drive-in Hotel & Restaurant

Address: J.P Laurel Cabaguio Avenue, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 225-8188

Fax Number: 082 225-8188

Queensland Hotel

Address: Times Beach Matina, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 234-3408

Fax Number: 082 234-3408

Red Knight Garden Resort, Inc.

Address: Guadalupe Village, Lanang, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 234-3408

Fax Number: 082 234-3408

Regency Inn

Address: Villa Abrille St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 222-5819

The Ritz Garden Hotel

Address:Porras Street, Bo. Obrero, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 228-6885

Sandringhams Travellers Home

Address: 18 Old Airport Rd., Sasa, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 235-1008

Fax Number: 082 235-1008

Sequoia Inn

Address: 72-74 T. Monteverde St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 300-3636

Sychar Hotel

Address: J.P Luarel Ave., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 244-0603

Fax Number: 082 244-0603

The Castle Inn

Address: Times Beach, Matina Aplaya, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 298-4329

Fax Number: 082 298-4329

The Royale House

Address: 34 C. M. Recto St., Davao City

Phone Number: 082 227-3630

Touchstone Lodge

Address: Cor. Quirino- San Pedro St., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 221-5676

Fax Number: 082 221-5676

Tower Inn

Address: 566 E. Quirino Avenue, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 221-1099

Fax Number: 082 221-1099

U8 Dormitel

Address: Juna dela Cruz St., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 227-3674

Fax Number: 082 227-3674

Viajeros Economy Inn

Address: Patnubay St., Ecoland, Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 298-0299

Fax Number: 082 298-0299

Villa Margarita Inn

Address: J. P. Laurel Ave., Davao City 8000

Phone Number: 082 221-5675

Fax Number: 082 221-5675

Waterfront Insular

Lanang, Davao City

Phone Number: 082 233-2881

KISS IN THE RAIN!

Love is truly a wonderful thing.

Big or small. Near or far. Rain or shine. For as long as love exists, it conquers all and this love story proves it all. Though it's raining hard these past few days, their vows are inevitable.

One main event in the love story of Mr. and Mrs. Campo started with just a simple request posted via Facebook begging for "ULAN" to at least favor them on their long awaited union.

YES! It's one of their biggest days! It's their wedding day. Unfortunately, request wasn't granted and instead heavy rains pour continuously. Of course, HINDI RIN SILA NAGPAAWAT! :)

They were married inside a church but exited to a deluge. Flood and rains witnessed their union but also tested their "for better or worse" so early.

They did not allowed whats happening around them affect the celebration of their vows! Sincere. Unstoppable and extraordinary!

Till Death Do Us Part.

Naisip at napakanta ako tuloy.."Umulan..Bumagyo.. Ayos lang.. Wag kang mangangamba, tuloy yan!"

Kiss In The Rain, The Wedding of the Year.

This is a very special display of matrimonial love. Love is powerful! Love is... "Hayy... Pag-ibig nga naman!" :)

CONGRATULATIONS!..Mr and Mrs. Campo! May the rest of your lives together be extravagant as your wedding day!

**Photo Credits to Hernelie A. Ruazol. Salamat po for sharing your pictures.

INDEED! IT'S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES

Truly, Filipinos know how to make lemonades out of lemon. May i present to you two of the many faces of Filipinos in times of crisis. These are HUMOR and HEROISM which can be seen on these pictures:

Flood Surfing: It's More Fun in the Philippines

Haircut & Foot Spa: It's More Fun in the Philippines

Flood Jetskiing: It's More Fun in the Philippines 

Kadang-Kadang: It's More Fun in the Philippines

Of course being a hero is exceptional. It doesn't require superpowers nor high-tech gadgets. There are many forms of heroism. Big and small. Told and untold. The following photos really touched the softest part of my heart.

I, as well as millions of Filipinos worldwide, salute these heroes from the bottom of our heart. Maraming Salamat po sa inyong kabutihan! Totoo pong hindi matatapatan ng salapi ang inyong magandang ugali.

**I do not own these pictures. Copyright remains to the rightful owners. If you wish them to be taken out of this article, kindly inform me immediately.

SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT KISSING

Kiss. Who won't be entice when you heard such word, or even feel it? Did it came across your mind why did you do it? Or did you even think whats behind kissing?

Let me share to you some interesting facts:

#1 - Infection Alert! - During kissing about 278 bacteria colonies are exchanged.

#2 - Health Booster. - When kissing, lover swap saliva containing various substances like fats, mineral, salts, proteins and this can help boost the production of antibodies.

#3 - Prolonged Life. - Men who kiss their wives goodbye before going to work live 5 years more than those who just slam the door, according to studies.

#4 - Stress Reliever. - Kissing can held women relax and ease the effects of stress.

#5 - Pleasure Moments. - On average, a person spends two weeks in their lives kissing.

#6 - Exercise. - A kiss that lasts one minute can relieve your body of 26 calories.

#7 - Anti-aging. An act of kissing puts 29 facial muscles in motion. In other words, kissing can be used as an effective exercise to prevent the development of wrinkles.

#8 - Hormonal Active. - The bodies of those engaged in kissing produce a substance that is 200 times more powerful than morphine in terms of narcotic effect.

Now tell me, how many times do you kiss your lover in a day?

KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL 2012

August. A month-long historical celebration of Dabawenyos highlighting unique culture of our Muslim brothers and sisters and the customs and traditions of the indigenous people regarding the bountiful harvest of the city. This celebration is called Kadayawan Festival. 

The word Kadayawan is derived from a Mandaya word "dayaw", a warm and friendly greeting used by locals to refer to something good, valuable, superior or beautiful.

Kadayawan 2012 is one way to celebrate unity of the 10 tribes of Davao. One reason why this years theme is "Ten Tribes One Vibe" as shown in this official Kadayawan 2012 logo.

For your convenience, here is the schedule of  events. Just click the image for a bigger view of it.

Photo Credit: davaocity.gov.ph

If you are planning to visit Davao City, you may be looking for a place to stay. Let me suggest some of the finest by clicking this link: List of Davao Hotels / Inns

The month has just started. Come and visit Davao City and experience another memorable Kadayawan. :)

If you wanna see some of the captured moments of street dancing, just click here: Indak Indak sa Kadalanan, Kadayawan 2012