Everyday, I think of going out, venturing back into the world. Leave my cares and worries and go someplace else. On most days, I want to go back to La Union... or as most people fondly call it "Elyu." People know me well will wonder why I, a person who always tries to avoid the beach, would ever want to go back to Elyu. To be honest, I do not really have a definite answer. La Union is up north and quite a hassle to go to. The first (and only) time I went there, it was a sponsored trip which I was kinda required to join. I was hesitant to go alone to a town I have never been to. And that time, I did not have any friends in La Union. Related Link: La Union Itinerary I did not go there to surf nor to lay on the beach. I went with just the itinerary and the task to take some photos and post some stuff online. Pretty basic. But that trip turned out to be one of the best I have ever been to. My Elyu I went on the trip with strangers and literally ended up…
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The One About Sinulog 2016 Podcast
PIT SENYOR! Here's a (slightly) better narrative of our incredible Sinulog 2016 experience with Asus, Smart, and BIG Hotel. Share with us your Sinulog tips and anecdotes. Sorry got confused re BIG Hotel's location. It's at A. Seno Street, not AS Fortuna. Haha! Shoutout to SMART Sinulog punong abala Chrissy and to Tob and Diane, to my DBS Sinulog buddies Sunshine, Josef and Robert, Asus Group 6 teammates Ferdz and Adrian, and and to my Cebu lalabs Sinjin and Cebu Bloggers Society. Daghang salamat for listening! ;) Info and links: Asus Sinulog Asus ZenFone Zoom Sinulog Launch Pre-Event Post: LINK Asus ZenFone Zoom Launch Post: LINK Asus Philippines Site: http://www.asus.com/PH/ Asus Philippines on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASUSph SMART Sinulog Instagram @riajosedavao with hashtags #SMARTSinulog and #DBSatSinulog Invasion Tour on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/invasiontourPH/ BIG Hotel Davao Bloggers at BIG Hotel with our Asus ZenFone Max units BIG Hotel Address: A. Seno Street, Mandaue City, Cebu BIG Hotel Website: http://www.bighotel.ph BIG Hotel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BigHotelPH/ BIG Hotel on Instagram: @BIGHotelCebu Other Links Top 5 Tips to Survive the Sinulog Festival: LINK Gaz RTD Cocktail - Gaz Up! on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GazCocktail/ Marriot Cebu on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cebumarriott/
BPI 24/7 Banking Services
Nowadays, it's imperative to have online and mobile services. No matter what your business is. What will set you apart from your competitors is how convenient and helpful your online and mobile services actually are. I have several bank accounts and I have tried various online and mobile banking services. I love the BPI 24/7 services the best. BPI Express Online Site BPI Account owners may do their online banking, leisurely and hassle-free, at www.bpiexpressonline.com. One of the things I really like about this banking site, is how it allows me to choose my own username and password. Other banking sites have pre assigned usernames or require you to enter your ATM PIN or other information before you can even log in. Inconvenient, right? Meanwhile, BPI gives me the convenience of using my choice username and password, without having to look at my bank passbook or bank card every time I log in. I used to just check my account balance and pay some bills on BPI Express Online, but now I know I can do so much more. BPI 24/7 Banking Services At the BPI 24/7 Express Online site, you can enroll, edit, or remove your accounts. You can…
FoodSpotting in Boracay
Have you ever wandered off to an unknown place and thought... "how would I know where to go? Where should I eat? WHAT should I eat?" FoodSpotting Boracay Map Various social media apps and sites would be helpful for tourists or traveling businessmen. Some of these are Fouraquare and Trip Advisor. A lot of social media savvy people get a helpful travel tips from these apps. My favorite among these apps is FoodSpotting. Why? Because my favorite thing to do is eat. During our recent family vacation to Boracay, some of us already had a few restaurants in mind. And Google was also very helpful in suggesting restaurants. The problem really was in knowing what dishes to order from those restaurants. This is where FoodSpotting is helpful. Check out the FoodSpotting map of Boracay above. And this one below that screen captured from the FoodSpotting Android App, using my Samsung Galaxy SIII Mini: FoodSpotting Android App Boracay Map FoodSpotting doesn't just recommend restaurants, it recommends dishes. FoodSpotting not only recommends restaurants, it also recommends dishes. It gives users the opportunity to recommend specific dishes in restaurants by uploading a photo the dish, naming it, naming where it can be ordered…
Top Five Tips to Survive the Sinulog Festival
Cebu is ready. Are you ready for Sinulog 2013? Chinese Dragon Dancers during the 2012 SinulogThe Sinulog Festival is an annual Cebuano festival held on the third Sunday of January. It is a Catholic festival celebrating Cebu's patron saint, the Santo Nino. It is touted as the biggest mardi gras festival in the Philippines. The Santo Nino at the end of the ProcessionOn the Saturday before the grand parade, the Cebuanos hold the "Procession." Locals and tourists alike join a lengthy walk around the city holding with them their Santo Nino. For some, this is a panata (devotion) which they do every year. It's very hard to go around the city on this day as most streets are either closed or redirected. Taxis are nowhere to be found and jeepneys are only on selected routes. On the Sinulog day itself, there's a Sinulog Festival Grand Parade of colorful floats, schoolchildren, and street dancers go around the city. Spectators fill the streets to the brim. It is one of the grandest and most popular festivals in the Philippines. The Sinulog Crowd of Santo Nino DevoteesI hesitantly joined the Sinulog Festival 2012 and I was surprised to have totally enjoyed it. I'm…
My First Time in Bohol
Bohol One of the most popular places in the Philippines is Bohol. It's iconic Chocolate Hills is part of almost every Philippine Tourism campaign. And why not? It is a breath-taking view. I recently had the opportunity to visit Bohol and it was a journey worth taking. From Davao to Bohol Davao to Cebu via Airphil Express There are no direct flights to Bohol yet. But getting there is quite convenient. First, take a flight to Cebu. The flight takes around 45 minutes. Once you reach Cebu, make your way to the Pier. There are several piers, and you can go to either Pier 1 or Pier 4 for the fast crafts or fast ferries. Depending on your budget and schedule, you may take any of those listed here. All fast crafts take around 2 hours to reach Bohol. The ride is quite long but you will barely feel the waves or the length of travel. Take a quick nap or chat with your travel companions. Better yet... enjoy the view. I highly recommended taking the luxurious 1st class seats of Oceanjet because lookie... Oceanjet's First Class Seats Tagbilaran City Bohol is a quaint island province composed of Tagbilaran City…