tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2702706555235378272024-03-14T04:34:31.159+08:00The Pinoy WandererThe FIVE SENSES and everything in between...Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989500965098318075noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270270655523537827.post-25360649405024645452019-05-05T17:52:00.000+08:002019-05-05T23:34:45.546+08:00Holy Week 2019 Celebration<span class="content1">
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Faith is nourishment for our soul. Although I've been a Catholic all my life, I was raised by my parents to be friends with everybody despite differences in culture, social status, and religion. I've learned that religion is such a sensitive topic but when talking about it (I'd rather not if it can be helped), I do <i>not </i>focus on the differences but rather on the similarities. I know that across all religion, there are certain things that can be agreed on such as kindness, respect, and love -- among other things.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A candid shot during my sister's wedding in Calaruega last October 2018. Photo by Myio Okamoto Photography.</td></tr>
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In our family, we have yearly traditions to celebrate our faith and our Christianity. We used to have yearly "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pasyon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pasyon</a>" or "pabasa" scheduled every Holy Mondays during the Holy Week -- but since my parents' stroke (dad in 2013 and my mom in 2016), we've decided not to do it anymore. Here's an old video I found of our "pabasa" last March 2013.</div>
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My mom was a dressmaker and she made clothes for St. Peter and Mater Dolorosa as her thanksgiving gesture for the graces we received. After her stroke, since she can't make those dresses anymore, I've approached some of my good friends to help us go through with the tradition. And so, despite the hardships we've endured this year, with our family and friends' help, we were able to express and celebrate our faith successfully.</div>
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We hosted the last supper dinner on Maundy Thursday and we prepared four saints who will participate during the Good Friday procession. I didn't sleep for 2 days straight because we lack people who can help us with the preparations. Here are some photos of St. Peter, Sto, Intiero, and Mater Dolorosa before they were brought to Saint Joseph Parish Church (Gabao, Irosin, Sorsogon) for the Good Friday Procession.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">St. Peter's ensemble was donated by Anthony Cesar Fortuno of Fashion Literacy Shop. Thanks Sir Anthony!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All three karos of Sto. Intiero, Mater Dolorosa, and St. Peter were ready by 2:52PM of April 19. I took this photo before they were brought to church for the Good Friday Procession. Nazareno was with Bona and Lala, they took charge of Nazareno's preparation since 2018.</td></tr>
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<b>Continued from Page 1:</b> Photos at Saint Joseph Parish Church (Gabao, Irosin, Sorsogon) before the Good Friday Procession.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nazareno was waiting for us at the church when we arrived. Thanks to Bona and Lala for taking charge of Nazareno and special thanks to Diana Canaria for helping with Nazareno's flower arrangement.</td></tr>
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Watch is an essential part of our style and an accessory that is both fashionable and functional. Here is a list I made of my favorite watch faces that I use for my TicWatch Pro.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me and my TicWatch Pro showing off one of my favorite watch faces: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bosenko.watchface.marinecommander" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marine Commander</a>.</td></tr>
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<span class="content1"> Although I can't afford expensive watches, I make sure that I have several pieces that goes well with my clothes (whether I'm in dress clothes, casual, or street style) and that the brands I chose will last for several years. Many of us got excited when smart watches became popular because this means that we can customize and add more functionalities to the watches. But just like any new technology, smart watches become obsolete after a few months, thus, not really a good investment unlike buying old-school analog watches.
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I spent at least two weeks before finally deciding which smart watch to buy because frankly, they don't come cheap. In the end, I got myself a <a href="https://www.mobvoi.com/ph/pages/ticwatchpro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TicWatch Pro</a> because I liked the layered display and the better performing battery. I've been using it for a few months now and I can honestly say that I'm enjoying its performance. I also bought a stainless metal strap that I interchange with it's default hybrid leather-silicon strap to suit my style for the day. It's fun changing watch faces to suit my clothes and style. I've scoured the Internet for watch faces to use but hardly found a list where I liked all the suggestions. So in this post, I will list down 20 watch faces that are my favorite and looks great on my TicWatch Pro.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here wearing one of my go-to watch faces: <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fruit4droid.cronosurf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cronosurf Wave Watch</a>.</td></tr>
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A TicWatch Pro is a bit formal in appearance, thus, artistic or too colorful watch faces won't go well with it. Here are a few things I've considered when choosing the right watch face for my TicWatch Pro.
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⌚ Neat look and design. I don't need a lot of features displayed on my watch, I won't be using them all the time anyway. However, I still want them there because if when I get bored, they give me something to do...
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⌚ Watch face that will allow a few customization. I would love to be able to personalize the color to suit my style and move around a few features (or remove if it looks weird). At a glance, it should be a watch which tells the time, but it would be awesome if it could display some of my fitness data and tell me the weather or battery status -- these are what I need to see basically on my watch.
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⌚ It's good if it's free (but I wouldn't mind paying if it's worth the feature I'll be paying for).
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In my opinion, most of what's on this list are great even on their free versions. Well, I think I've bored you enough with the introduction -- so here goes the list. I've included a photo of the watch face, a link to it on Play Store, and some things you need to know about the watch face before downloading it.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Digital Striker Watch Face (by RichFace)</b></span>
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Although the customization on this watch face is limited for the free version, Digital Striker is cool enough to make my list. There are predefined color schemes you can choose from on the settings, however, control on which complication to display on the face watch, that's off limits. (Watch face "complication" means a feature displayed on the watch in addition to time). Heads up for watch faces from RichFace, their free
version does not allow you to rearrange complications on the watch, and
complications to show fitness data (like steps counter) can only be displayed if you're logged
in to your Google Fit account -- and that is only allowed in the
premium version. Swiping from the right of my TicWatch Pro shows me my fitness counters so I can live with this.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Marine Commander Watch Face (by Bosenko)</b></span>
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I love this watch face because despite the fact that it's free, it has great functionality and it looks really good. There are four available spots for your complications so if you want to customize them, go ahead. All customization are available for the free version, purchasing the license will remove the "DEMO MODE" inscription on the watch face. All of the watch face settings can only be modified on the watch, there's no interface accessible on your phone.</div>
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Not a lot of the features can be customized on the free version of N-touch. But I love this watch face the way it is -- simple and sleek. This is good for casual look.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Black Classic Watch Face (by HuskyDEV)</b></span>
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There are a lot of options in the UI for customizing this watch face -- a bit overwhelming at first glance. Also, the free version comes only in this color so if you want to further customize, you have to pay a little over a dollar. But I'm cool with the functions I get from the free version, tons load more than what you'll get from paid watch faces. Most importantly, the watch face looks pretty good too.
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I like using this watch face but for more than two months that I have it on my watch, up to now I still am not familiar with its features. I like Cronosurf Wave for its complexity, haha. It's got tons of functionality that are so cool, if only I have the time to read the manual and learn them. It can tell you the date and even the moon cycle. It's got a stop watch, countdown timer, alarm, and worldwide time. Looks awesome on my TicWatch Pro too. Tap on the center of the watch face to see the different functions you can personalize to suit your needs.
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This is a less complicated version of Cronosurf Wave and I will insist that this watch face should make this list as well. Although this do not feature complications that I would like to see on my watch, I like the way it looks. To make up for what it doesn't have, it has alternative features that I appreciate like the night mode option. Tap on the center of the watch face to see the options you can change.
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I like this watch face because it's an improved version of the Casio watches I had before. The colors can be customized too, which is cool. The features on the free version are stuff that I need to see on my watch. To be able to display complications like Google Fit data (RichFace uses Google Fit data) and weather forecasts, upgrade to the premium version.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Digitec Watch Face (by RichFace)</b></span>
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Somehow similiar to "Digital Vision" above -- what can I say, I like this style a lot. LOL. The free version of this watch face works very well. At this point, you can already see that I favor watch faces by <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=RichFace" target="_blank">RichFace</a>, I think they're among the few who take their craft seriously. I also am impartial to digital display on my watch faces.
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This watch face can let you switch between digital and analog face instantly. For some RichFace watch faces, they don't have pre-defined color scheme choices so it's a bit hard for me when customizing. What I do is I Google for the hex code of my preferred colors like white (ffffff) and Facebook blue (3b5998), type the hex code on their interface and slide their color mixer to get the preferred shade. The free version has features good enough for me. Premium version offers flexibility to add more complications for weather, Google Fit, and other stuff.
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Twelveish - Customizable Watch Face for Wear OS (by Rokas Jankunas)</b></span>
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I'm so glad I found this watch face. Has a simple and clean layout but the features I needed are all there. It provides the full time as well as its approximation in large, eye-catching display at the center. Subtly funny. Well done developer.
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On the free version, Ultra Watch Face does not allow you to personalize your complications (for example display some of your fitness details). However, I like the simple and straight to the point look that's why this style made this list. The background texture has limited options, I personally prefer texture number 6 and 2. The premium version does have a lot of customization for complications you can put on the watch.
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The hands are a bit huge that sometimes it covers some of the default complications displayed, but other than that, this one looks great on a TicWatch Pro. If you want the watch to be interactive, you have to pay for the premium version but honestly, the free version works for me.
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With cool animation and different background that matches the weather, this watch face is a hit! HuskyDev is known for its extensive and detailed customization options, sometimes I get scared just scrolling through the items in their interface, LOL. Anyway, it connects to your Google Fit and I don't understand why the data from Google Fit is not the same as TicHealth. I like TicHealth's simplicity but HuskyDev does not provide option to use it instead. I still love this watch face tho.
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Although this watch face does not have the complications I need (like weather and steps counter), I kinda dig the clean look that goes well when I'm in my white tees and snickers. They have an advanced version of this watch face (with more customization options) but it didn't work very well on my TicWatch Pro so I opted for this one instead.</div>
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I like the simple design of this watch face. This is the sort that I use on my watch when I'm in the mood for a little casual look. I use the default TicWatch black strap when using this type of face watch.</div>
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I still haven't found the pear but this watch face is more than just being named after a fruit. Pear Watch Face looks great and is packed with functionalities that you can customize. When you download it on Play Store, it will not give you one but seven customizable watch faces. Each of the seven watch faces has options for you to change colors and complications. This is one awesome watch face to install in your watch. Best of all, it's free!
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There's a lot going on with this app, however, the features are neatly organized on the watch face so HuskyDev pulled through with this one and made it on my list. If you get the premium version, you can maximize the use of all the complications that's on the watch. The free version is just as good. I use this when I'm wearing my jeans and white shirt because the background changes color depending on the temperature. White shirt goes well with any color. Anyway, it's always hot where I'm from so the color's usually orange or red.
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The default color scheme is a bit loud for me so I changed it to black and kept it that way. The free version will only allow you to change one color but if you choose it well, this watch face can really work for your style. It has default complications like alarm, stopwatch, and countdown timer which are useful tools. In choosing the watch faces to include on this list, I made sure that the designs I chose goes well with a TicWatch Pro.
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If you wanna wear your smart watch to a formal event, you can get away with this watch face -- just make sure that you're using a leather strap which will match the rest of the leathers (shoes and belt) in your ensemble. The default choices for background colors are limited but I use white anyway so no big deal. Sleek, simple, and elegant. And just like many of HuskyDev's face watches, the features that come in their free version for customizing complications are plenty for most people, so it's all good.
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What I like about Thema watch faces is they come with cool features even on their free version. I have tried many of their watch faces but found them to be too much for my personality and for my TicWatch Pro. I've come to like this one after altering some of its colors. The background can't be personalized unless you upgrade to premium but I've changed the default red colors on the watch with white (refer to the photo below) and liked the result. It goes well with the black leather strap of the TicWatch Pro.
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Subic Beach in Matnog, Sorsogon has become one of the favorite beaches to visit in the Philippines. Located at the southernmost municipality of Sorsogon, Subic Beach is popular for its unique white pinkish sand and crystal clear waters. Not just a summer destination, this paradise in Calintaan Island, Matnog, Sorsogon is the perfect place for those who wants to enjoy nature, cool breeze, and pristine clear waters anytime of the year.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A panoramic photo of Subic Beach, Matnog, Sorsogon, Philippines. <i>Click and zoom each photo in this post to view in bigger size.</i></td></tr>
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Whether you are driving to Matnog or using public transport, you need to drop by the <b><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tourism+Office+Matnog,+Sorgosgon/@12.5854389,124.0864154,19z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x33a0cba271a61123:0xb1663768bb6a54da!8m2!3d12.5854389!4d124.0869626" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tourism Office</a></b> located near <b>Matnog Public Market</b> so you can inform them of your presence. Safer this way, too. The office then will refer you to their accredited partner resorts and boatmen who will arrange your transport to the different destinations and activities in Subic Beach. If you are planning to stay overnight, or just renting a cottage for your day's stay, it is best to discuss them with your boatmen. Just be on your toes and learn to haggle so you can get the best deal. Anywhere in the world, there are people willing to take advantage of your kindness, so be nice without being a pushover. If you plan on being a regular and your boatman treated you right, you can ask for their contact information. Or you can ask referrals from your friends who've been to Subic Beach previously. Regular visitors can just call their contact persons directly and have their accommodations arranged ahead.</div>
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We planned to start early but arrived in Matnog past 11 am which is not good because then we won't have enough time to explore other parts of the island. Anyway, here are some photos while on our way to Subic Beach... </div>
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It was a clear sunny day, perfect for some beach adventure. After a short boat ride, we arrived at <b>Subic Beach Laki</b> (<i>laki</i> is Filipino for big) and rented a cottage to set up camp for our food and belongings. There's a smaller Subic Beach called <b>Subic Beach Liit</b> (<i>liit</i> is Filipino for small) which we weren't able to explore because there's just no time. Anyway, we brought prepared food with us and had some barbecue at the cottage for a more enjoyable beach experience. You may buy your vegetables, fish and meat at the nearby Matnog Public Market before your boat ride to Subic Beach if you want. Just clean after yourself and dispose your thrash properly when done with your cooking. Be sure to be a responsible tourist and leave no trace of your visit.</div>
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The sand is powdery fine and glistens in the sand. The pinkish hue of Subic Beach is because of the pulverized red and pink corals mixed with the white sand. Hugging the beach is its crystal clear water that's just so tempting. Take a look at some of the photos I took...</div>
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Exploring further on the right side of Subic Beach (towards the rock formation if you're facing the water), I found out that the sand in that part weren't as fine. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Corals and shells are still whole, a bit hard to walk on so I suggest you put on your flip-flops when exploring the beach.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Siblings: Jeb, Hannah, and The Pinoy Wanderer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With Whooper! (Hannah's baby)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This shot is from where the cool rock formation is. We hanged out for a bit longer in the shades before heading back to the cottage.</td></tr>
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The beach was great, the water was awesome, and with great company, a trip to Subic Beach is guaranteed a fun adventure. We didn't plan on staying overnight so before the sun sets, our boatmen informed us that it was time to leave.</div>
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We weren't able to explore everything Matnog has to offer. Full itinerary includes <b>Tikling Island</b> (another pinkish white sand beach), <b>Subic Beach</b> (Laki and Liit, both pinkish white sand beaches), <b>Calintaan Cave</b> (several scenic caves with rock formation and lush vegetation), and <b>Juag Lagoon Marine Sanctuary</b> (where you can do snorkeling and interact with rich marine life). Perhaps some other time then?</div>
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Subic Beach in Calintaan Island, Matnog, Sorsogon is truly a paradise. I just hope that they manage this treasure well, take care of it, both as a sustainable resource and a gift for the next generation. There are some <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/ShowUserReviews-g678562-d4056271-r652467299-Subic_and_Tikling_Beach-Sorsogon_Sorsogon_Province_Bicol_Region_Luzon.html#REVIEWS" target="_blank">negative comments</a> on Trip Advisor that can be properly addressed by the goverment. I am sure that the Sorsogon Provincial Tourism Office is doing everything it can to address issues and make Subic Beach a tourist-friendly destination.</div>
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That's all for now folks! Hope you enjoyed the photos. I invite you to come and visit Matnog and Sorsogon -- and experience for yourself the beauty of Subic Beach. Until my next wandering!<span style="color: white;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> tags: places to go in Sorsogon Bicol, best beaches in Sorsogon Bicol</span></span></div>
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</script></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989500965098318075noreply@blogger.com3Subic Beach, Matnog, Philippines12.5417209 124.1053744999999312.537845899999999 124.10033199999992 12.5455959 124.11041699999993tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270270655523537827.post-70350209972451043022019-03-16T10:00:00.000+08:002019-03-26T22:08:00.309+08:00Villa Nonita, Tagaytay<div style="text-align: justify;">
Last October 2018, my sister Hannah tied the knot with Dennis and it was one of the most memorable and most enchanted wedding that I was privileged to witness and be a part of. The wedding was held in Caleruega Church and for three days during the wedding celebrations, we stayed at the popular Greek-inspired private hotel-resort in
Tagaytay -- Villa Nonita.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Villa Nonita in Tagaytay has an unobstructed view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano.</td></tr>
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Villa Nonita gives off an enchanting Greek Santorini vibe and gives you a full view of the nearby Taal Lake and Taal Volcano. The several houses of Villa Nonita are fully furnished for a comfortable stay and decorated in rustic Greek theme -- perfect for a dreamy staycation with family or friends and a great location for photo shoots too.</div>
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We were tired from our travel and busy with some pre-wedding activities so I wasn't able to take proper photos of Villa Nonita. But just minutes before we leave for home, I remembered to document the place so I took some video. Ignore the low quality footage (I'm just using my Oppo phone) and it was raining a bit at the time too so we were in a hurry (and running), thus, the jumpy vid. Anyway, watch the video below so you can have an idea how truly beautiful Villa Nonita is.</div>
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From this hotel-resort is an amazing view of Taal Volcano and Taal lake. Every inch of the place is truly Instagram worthy, every piece inside the house deserves a solo shot -- but I wasn't able to explore everything because of our wedding excitement. Anyway, here are some of the photos I did manage to take during our stay at the private vacation villa. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I snapped a photo when we arrived at Villa Nonita.</td></tr>
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The place is fully furnished in rustic Greek style, the rooms and bathrooms are clean, the kitchen in each mini-villa are equipped so you can prepare your own food. The main villa, however, has the nicest dining area.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A glimpse inside Villa Nonita -- the receiving area and the dining area. <i>Photo by Bryan Sanchez</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This staircase in beautiful Greek Mediterranean pattern is such a beauty! <i>Photo by Bryan Sanchez</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My brother and I shared a room. This was my bed before I jumped in to snooze.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All of Hannah's pics turned out awesome. She was gorgeous in every photo.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beautiful bride. <i>Photo by Myio Okamoto</i>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just beautiful. <i>Photo by Myio Okamoto.</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Took this photo from the balcony of the main villa.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Villa Nonita has well maintained gardens. I passed this one on our way up to the roof deck.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Borrowed this awesome sunset photo of Villa Nonita from Bryan.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My brother Jeb, before we leave for Caleruega Church.</td></tr>
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We were in Tagaytay to witness and celebrate the love of two people, Dennis and Hannah, and this celebration of love was made even more memorable because of Villa Nonita. Villa Nonita is a great place for creating memories with people you love, have a private vacation with your family and friends; and an awesome location for photo or video shoots too. Indeed, a place for creating unique moments, where dreams are made even when you're awake.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Villa Nonita website: <a href="http://villanonita.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://villanonita.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Villa Nonita Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/VILLA-Nonita-Tagaytay-367828096746472/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/VILLA-Nonita-Tagaytay-367828096746472/</a></span></span><br />
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Thanks again <a href="https://facebook.com/bryan.m.sanchez.94" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bryan Sanchez</a> for allowing me to use some of your photos. And thank you Dennis and Hannah (<a href="https://instagram.com/mrdenniscaadan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@mrdenniscaadan</a> and <a href="https://instagram.com/nananahbanana" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@nananahbanana</a> on IG) for such a magical wedding that touched our hearts and for the memories we will cherish for a long long time. </div>
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They have been around for awhile and are known to some people but I think that these gems deserve wider recognition. I’ve tried several buko pies (this being one of my favorite desserts) and so far, the only two that stood out is <a href="https://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/2012/06/original-buko-pie-from-laguna.html" target="_blank">Orient Original Buko Pie</a> (from Laguna but they also now have a store in Tagaytay) and just recently, the <b>Ube Buko Pie</b> and <b>Yema Buko Pie</b> from <b>Nono Bakery</b> in Sorsogon City.
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Nono Bakery is located near Sorsogon public market and if it’s your first time to buy, don’t be discouraged by the surroundings on your way to the bakery. You will not believe that such great tasting buko pies come from that humble, little bakery in the middle of the wet market -- but believe me, you should.</div>
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Let’s dissect their Yema Buko Pie and Ube Buko Pie:<br />
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<i>Buko</i> is young, tender coconut fruit and is the primary ingredient of this pie. It’s good that the three times I sampled their pies (both of the variants), the <i>buko</i> in their pies are just right – not too young to be watery, just young enough to be tender and sweet in every bite. <i>Yema</i> is a combination of egg yolk, milk, and sugar. Think of it as the less sweet version of a custard pie -- and mix that with young, succulent buko shreds, wow, that sure is a treat. The crust is good enough too, altho you wouldn’t notice the crust when you’re already enjoying your pie, but it’s there in the background to sort of control the sweetness of the filling. Finally, a little cheese on top for additional creaminess and a bit of salty taste to balance things out. All of that together is a mouthful of pure enjoyment and delight in every bite</div>
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Whew, I am definitely running out of adjectives to describe this buko pie! And that’s just the Yema Buko Pie, they have another variant of this pie that’s totally to die for -- the Ube Buko Pie. Catriona Gray, in her interviews abroad, constantly describe halo-halo as her favorite Filipino food/dessert. One main ingredient of halo-halo is ube halaya (or purple yam), and to put that in a creamy buko pie, well, it’s definitely a treat.</div>
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Here is a slice of the Ube Buko Pie from Nono Bakery. It’s as creamy and delicious as the yema buko pie but the addition of ube gives it a distinct sweet taste that can only come from this root crop. The color ube (purple) also gives off an appetizing color for this dessert, making it so irresistible.</div>
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Nono Bakery’s Yema Buko Pie is currently sold at P220.00 and the Ube Buko Pie is at P240 per box. It’s nicely packaged in a box and tied with a ribbon. The staff at the bakery just puts the boxes in plastic bags which is a bit underwhelming for pies with competitive prices and also, not very environment friendly. They can use biodegradable transparent plastic instead, which are more attractive looking and safe for the environment too. </div>
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Well, I think it’s all over this post, but if you still haven’t caught the drift, let me tell you again: Yema Buko Pie and Ube Buko pie from Nono Bakery -- they are delicious. If you’re from Sorsogon and you haven’t tasted these pies, go buy yourself a box. You can text them because they deliver if you live nearby. If you are not from the area, try this buko pie from Nono Bakery and bring some home to your family. You will not regret it.</div>
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That's all for now folks! Thanks for dropping by my blog. I still have a few more slices left to enjoy and can't wait to finish them all. Until my next wandering!
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Hey guys, what's up? I've been away from blogging for quite some time, 3 years and 9 months to be more accurate, and a lot has happened since then. After my dad's stroke in 2013 and while we were adjusting to a new lifestyle, my brother and I started a small business which took most of my time. And then, just when things were beginning to look promising, in September 2016, my mom had a stroke too. It drained me a lot emotionally, physically, and took a toll in our finances. But with love, faith, and perseverance, we were able to survive. From everything that has happened, we can learn that indeed health is wealth, and that we should teach ourselves to live a balanced life. No matter what, life goes on and we should work harder for our goals. Oftentimes, being passionate about something is what helps us cope.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was the first order we received after our Fat Tummy page was launched on Facebook in December 2018. Fat Tummy is our new baby.</td></tr>
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Since I am now responsible for the well-being of my parents, I have to continually look for ways to earn while having fun at the same time. And so last December 2018, out of the blue, my brother decided that we start baking cakes. He had some training at a culinary school in Resorts World Manila and a year experience as pastry chef for a cruise ship in the United States. Me, on the other hand, I'm creative and a fast learner. And so that's how our Fat Tummy project started. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the current profile pic/logo of Fat Tummy on Facebook. A slice of the cake Jeb made on his final exams at Genting. We called it 'chocolate revenge.'</td></tr>
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Below was the cake my brother made last September 2018 for
Auntie Nen's birthday. It's a two-tiered naked buttercream vanilla cake
decorated with fresh flowers. At the time, our Fat Tummy project was not yet
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When my niece learned that Jeb had baked a cake, she ordered a small cake for her daughter's birthday -- a pink cake she said, with flowers. I helped pipe the flowers for this one (using royal icing), look how it turned out. Not bad for a first timer. This was the first paid cake that we made.</div>
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When we created the <a href="http://facebook.com/FatTummyPH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fat Tummy page on Facebook</a> and started telling people that we are now baking cakes, we received an order through my brother's messenger for a two-tiered Bumblebee fondant cake (refer to the first photo above). That was officially our first order. That same day, we got an order for another birthday, a two-tiered Minecraft themed birthday cake. Our second order but the first fondant cake we made for a client.</div>
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We are just starting on this journey but the one thing my brother and I agreed on is that we should give our best to maintain an excellent quality for our cakes. Two things: <span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span></div>
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-- and that we should never compromise any of the two. Here are more photos of the cakes we made since we started Fat Tummy.</div>
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For cakes with fondant icing, we use moist chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and mocha buttercream filling in the middle. Most of the cakes we've made are fondant but we also use buttercream icing. Here are some of our buttercream cake designs.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our version of black forest cake. It turned out really delicious, we were told.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our creamy and chocolatey mocha-oreo cake. Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and mocha buttercream filling, covered in mocha buttercream then topped with Oreo cookies.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mocha-Oreo cake is actually a best seller for birthday celebrators in our neighborhood.</td></tr>
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By the way, you might ask why FAT TUMMY? Well, we've had a long list of suggested names but most were already taken -- and we couldn't pick one that my brother and I both like. As he was standing by the window looking out thinking of names, I saw his, well, undeniably <i>large belly</i>. When I suggested it, we both had a good laugh and agreed on the name Fat Tummy. We're gonna do something about his <i>fat tummy</i> eventually.</div>
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So, if you are anywhere near us in Irosin, Sorsogon and needs a cake, feel free to connect with us on Facebook or through our mobile.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/FatTummyPH" target="_blank">FAT TUMMY</a> <br /> Contact Number:<b> 09398728766</b></span><br />
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When traveling, it's important that we choose to stay in a hotel where we can be comfortable and have peace of mind. Whether it's for business or a vacation, the hotel we choose should minimize the stress that usually goes with being away from home. </div>
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Hey there, what's up? In this post, I'm going to tell you about our stay at <b>ACE Hotel & Suites</b>, including our use of their facilities at <b>ACE Water Spa</b>. There's already a lot of reviews about <b>ACE Hotel & Suites</b> and <b>ACE Water Spa</b> all over the Internet, mostly positive, so I'm not gonna bore you with all the details you already know. Only the relevant ones that you can use if you decide to stay in this hotel.</div>
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<i> Ace Hotel & Suites</i> and <i>ACE Water Spa</i> is located at <i><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ace+Hotel+%26+Suites/@14.5734949,121.0570738,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3397c86a2aef5d1f:0x6c95e5ad7da1e05b!8m2!3d14.57349!4d121.059159" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">United Street | corner Brixton Street, Pasig City 1603, Metro Manila</a></i>. ACE Water Spa also has a branch in <i><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ace+Water+Spa/@14.6386041,120.9995153,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x3397b66f811e17cd:0x4c210ed869d64d93!8m2!3d14.6386041!4d121.001704" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quezon City</a></i>. This branch in Pasig is the better choice for a staycation because they have an excellent hotel where guests can stay after a satisfying and therapeutic hydrotherapy massage at their water spa facility. </div>
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Apart from the nice and comfortable room, I love that they've provided ample electrical outlets so you have enough slot to charge your gadgets simultaneously. We've learned to travel with our own power extension but it's good to know that <i>ACE Hotel & Suits</i> does not cut short on their hospitality.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Toiletries and personal effects are alright. They're there if you need them but I always bring my own.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And they have a phone extension inside the bathroom too.</td></tr>
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After unpacking our stuff and resting for a bit, we went to their water spa to relax and avail of their popular hydrotherapy massage. The use of their <i>ACE Water Spa</i> facility was part of our hotel accommodation. </div>
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Mobile phones and cameras are not allowed inside <i>ACE Water Spa</i>. You leave your clothes, gadgets, and stuff you have on your person in the locker provided for you. Locker and shower area are separate for male and female. Swimsuit should be spandex or lycra (your own or you can rent from them) and you should bring your own flip-flops and towels (or rent from them too).</div>
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Here's a glimpse of what's inside <i>ACE Water Spa</i>. The next three photos were grabbed from <a href="https://www.acehotelsuites.com/gallery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ACE Hotel & Suites official website</a>.<br />
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They have a huge lap pool (which I didn't use because I don't know how to swim, LOL), hot herbal pools, and steam & sauna. I love their hydrotherapy massage which uses jet systems that massages different and specific areas of the body. They are installed throughout the pool area, and you can try all of them as you explore the place. I've used all of them and they were all satisfying. After an intensifying muscle therapy, I go hang out at the different herbal pools to relax and meditate then go back at the pool for more hydrotherapy massage. If I feel like it, I drop by the sauna which is just next to the herbal pools. We've spent hours at the water spa and came out feeling great and rejuvenated. We slept like babies that night.</div>
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We overslept the next day but were still able to make it to breakfast. The breakfast buffet that's included in our accommodation is from 6:00AM to 9:30AM at <b>The SKY Garden</b>, 8th floor of their building. Here are some photos of their restaurant.</div>
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After the hearty breakfast, we went to the roof top to check the view.</div>
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Our stay at the hotel was fuss-free and all good but what made it better was our access to the water spa. It was fun and truly relaxing. I hear that people go to <i>ACE Water Spa</i> to cure sore muscles or back problems and it proved to be effective. I just hope that they maintain a high standard of sanitation because water is such a fast way for communicable ailments to spread. My muscles were a bit sore the next few days like I had a good workout -- but it's to be expected. I truly had fun staying at this hotel. The next time I'm in Manila (I'm based in <i>Bicol</i> now), I will try to squeeze <i>ACE Water Spa</i> in my itinerary. And I hear they often have sale on Metrodeal. Cool.</div>
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1st Colonial Grill is one of the restaurants I frequent to since they opened at their <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//13.138575,123.73669/@13.1386874,123.6666051,12z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">old address in Old Albay</a>, Legazpi City. This original location I'm referring to is one of the oldest buildings in Albay where La Mia Tazza and 21st Ammendment are currently residing. After the move to their <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/1st+Colonial+Grill+Express/@13.1466167,123.7222845,19.85z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x33a10181d644dc71:0x6fd09212fd587ed7!2s1st+Colonial+Grill!8m2!3d13.1452544!4d123.7497737!3m4!1s0x33a103e235b1a0a1:0x8c7fc721ab937756!8m2!3d13.1464987!4d123.7225798" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Daraga address</a>, 1st Colonial Grill have since opened several branches within the province. Now, 1st Colonial Grill has a restaurant in Pacific Mall Legazpi, in Ayala Malls Legazpi, and just recently, in SM Legazpi. As far as I know, they also have a branch in Sorsogon City and Naga City.</div>
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1st Colonial Grill is known for their authentic Bicolano cuisines such as <i>laing</i>, <i>pinangat</i>, Bicol Express, <i>tinutungang manok</i>, and their famous <i>sili</i> ice cream. I'm from Bicol and although I enjoy those dishes, what I've come to love about this restaurant are the proven Filipino favorites that they serve. And that's what we usually order when dining at 1st Colonial Grill. The photos in this post was when my brother and I had a late lunch at their Ayala Mall branch. Take a look.</div>
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First on the table is <b>Lechon Kawali</b> -- deep fried pork belly until crispy and crunchy then dipped in Mang Tomas sauce. Yum! Comfort food. I can eat lechon kawali everyday if not for my hypertension. Pftt!</div>
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We also ordered <b>Crispy Spring Rolls</b>, in Filipino, lumpia shanghai. This dish is present in our everyday meal and all family gatherings and yet, we still can't get enough of it.</div>
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1st Colonial Grill Ayala Malls branch also have set meals served with unlimited <i>tinapa</i> fried rice. This is my brother's plate, he's a fan of <b>Baby Back Ribs</b>. This set meal came with a veggie side dish which came later so was not photographed. We were hungry so we started eating right after I took this photo.</div>
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And here's what's on my plate, sizzling <b>Pork Sisig</b> with <i>pinakbet</i> on the side, also came with unlimited <i>tinapa</i> fried rice.</div>
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We had pink lemonade for our thirst-quencher, and a few minutes after they've cleared our table, we ordered our ultimate favorite from 1st Colonial Grill, their <i><b>halo-halo</b></i>. Sometimes we drop by their restaurant just to eat halo-halo. It's got <i>ube halaya</i> (purple ice cream) and the usual halo halo ingredients -- but the main flavor comes from the melon (cantaloupe) ice cream on top. So delicious and creamy.</div>
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Yup, we were full that day. I've tried many of what's in their menu including their seaweed salad (tried this many many years ago, not sure if it's still being served), and their <i><b>"Bahay Kubo"</b></i> salad that comes with a rendition of this folk song while the salad is being served. There was a time when I ordered their <i>"Bahay Kubo"</i> salad and it was the only dish I ordered because I found out I inherited the family disease (hypertension) thus avoiding sodium and cholesterol in my diet at that time. And I ordered it twice, so yeah, they sang <i>"Bahay Kubo"</i> twice too. LOL.</div>
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My brother and I will always be a fan of 1st Colonial Grill. I've dined in their Sorsogon branch and Naga branch, and I've visited all of their restaurants in Albay. They try to implement their colonial, old house ambiance across all of their restaurants so diners can enjoy their meals more with that homey atmosphere. Aside from their truly delicious Bicolano dishes, they also add a touch of Bicolano taste to some foreign cuisines like pasta,
noodles (<i>pansit</i>), burgers, and steaks -- so you wouldn't miss out on anything. With regards to their staff, I had no problem with their service every time I'm there. I hope they maintain and uphold this high standard of food and service because they definitely represent the Bicolanos and the Bicolano culture. That being said, I could further say that 1st Colonial is worth your time and money. If you're a tourist, I do recommend you try out this restaurant.</div>
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Thanks for reading. Let me know your thoughts on the comments' section below. Until my next wandering!</div>
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People love to eat and food is an important part of human interaction. We eat when we celebrate something, when we want to relax, when we want to cheer ourselves up, when we're happy, and sometimes, we eat when we meet friends we haven't seen in a while.</div>
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And so that's what happened when my good friend Ruth was in the country for a short vacation from Singapore. After a relaxing foot spa and massage at <a href="http://facebook.com/naturaltherapyhub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natural Therapy HUB & Cafe</a>, Ruth and I went to Tyler's Gourmet Kitchen in Daraga, Albay for an early dinner. We were joined later by another good friend, Ate Bolen.</div>
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Tyler's Gourmet Kitchen is located at <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Tyler's+Gourmet+Kitchen/@13.1470334,123.7118948,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x33a103fc48250219:0xbd2c6526de8361cc!8m2!3d13.1470334!4d123.7140835" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">F. Lotivio St. corner T. Claudio St., Ilawod 2, 4501 Daraga, Albay</a>. A look at their menu suggests that they offer contemporary cuisine, a fusion of different food cultures that we Filipinos have grown to love. We were told that Tyler's Gourmet Kitchen changes menu every now and then to keep their regular diners happy. What we ordered that night was a mixture of Italian and American, so let's see how they fared.</div>
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For our appetizer, Ruth chose this -- I forgot what it's called or what it's made of. I wasn't paying attention, haha. I skipped it but Ruth said it was okay.</div>
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I love pizza and among the choices on their menu, pepperoni seemed a sensible choice. We all loved it, besides, I'm not that hard to please when it comes to pizza. LOL.</div>
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For myself, I picked this Chicken Alfredo pasta which I liked. It was delicious. Their pasta is served with garlic focaccia. Ate Bolen and Ruth said they liked this pasta too.</div>
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Ate Bolen ordered Tyler's All Meat Lasagna and she said it was a bit salty for her taste. I tried it myself and I say that it was just right.</div>
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While we three were busy catching up, we were also enjoying the food. I liked the place, looks Colonial outside but the interior gives off a modern industrial vibe. I took some photos but I accidentally erased them while transferring to my laptop. Pft! There's a lot on the menu that's worth a try the next time we're there. All in all, I can say that Tyler's Gourmet Kitchen is above par and worth your buck. Food is great, place is nice. It's also quickly becoming a tourist landmark so I hope that the attention they're getting won't affect the quality of their food and the service they're providing.</div>
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Until my next wandering! Let me know your thoughts on the comments' section below.</div>
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Hey guys! Sorry been sooo busy lately. Anyway, my friend Kevin was in Legazpi City last weekend and I toured him around a bit. Kevin is the one who introduced me to <b>Jessa Herbal Beauty Soap</b>, the <b><i>“miracle” soap </i></b>that we’re bringing to the people of Legazpi, and with God’s grace, to the entire Bicol Region. (I will tell you more about Jessa on a separate post). Anyhow, with the little time that we had, I tried to give Kevin a taste of Bicol. We walked the sunny streets of Legazpi and Daraga (while giving Jessa samples), ate some Bicol food (mostly we ate because Jessa promotion took most of our time, LOL), and yep, before his flight home, we tried the Zip Line at Embarcadero de Legazpi which, by the way, did not disappoint.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The majestic Mayon Volcano as seen from Embarcadero de Legazpi. Took
this photo while we were on our up to the tower of Embarcadero, the
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The 350-meter zip line starts from the 30-meter tall lighthouse of Embarcadero de Legazpi descending all the way to the breakwater across the Legazpi port basin. The entire ride will give you at least 55 seconds of awesome Mayon Volcano view and a unique perspective of the City of Legazpi. The water below the zip line will look a bit intimidating but I assure you that once you’re down the cable, all you will have is appreciation of the breath-taking beauty around you. All for just P150.00. </div>
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Here's one of the photos I took before my turn to zip-line...
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Here are the photos Kevin took. It was noon time when we were there so the colors came out really rich. Thank you Kev for lending me your photos.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Can you find me on this photo? LOL! Almost half way, the strong wind turned me sideways giving me an unobstructed view of Mayon Volcano. So nice.</td></tr>
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Here’s the video I took. Just ignore my face because apparently, I have a habit of biting my lip when excited. Thanks Kev for editing the video and for making it a bit bearable to watch. LOL! I still need to warn you though that focusing on my face might bring nausea and many many sleepless nights. Yep. ☺</div>
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Folks, whenever you’re in Legazpi, try Embarcadero’s adventure attractions such as the Zip Line and Sky Walk. Huge, huge thanks <b>to May dela Cena Guerrero</b> for the discount. Until next time then, I suppose? To my readers, I just had a few things I needed to attend to, so big thanks for staying subscribed to my blog even if I hadn't updated in a while. Until my next wandering! See you at Embarcadero!</div>
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It was a lazy day when my brother and I visited this restaurant in Legazpi City for our next buffet adventure. We were both feeling sleepy that time and we thought that perhaps some good food will perk up our moods. And we were right!<br />
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Hey guys, welcome back to <b>The Pinoy Wanderer</b>! Here’s another restaurant in Legazpi City that absolutely deserves a spot in my list of awesome <i><b>“Buffet Destinations in Albay.”</b></i> </div>
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I’ve visited this restaurant in the past and have tried their breakfast buffet which, at that time, was an incentive for staying in their hotel. This time, with my brother, I’ll be trying out their lunch buffet to give you guys a peek on what to expect in case you go visit them. Without further ado, I introduce you folks to -- <i><b>Caffe San Marco.</b></i></div>
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Caffe San Marco is a restaurant inside Hotel Venezia in F. Aquende Drive, Legaazpi City. They have breakfast and lunch buffets all days of the week, from Mondays to Sundays. Schedule of their daily lunch buffet is from 11:30AM to 2:00PM for only <i><b>P250.00 pesos per head</b></i>. Below is Hotel Venezia’s location on <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hotel+Venezia/@13.151694,123.736525,17z/data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x33a101638a9b7429:0xddd5e9f887033dba!4b1" target="_blank">Google Map</a> for your reference.</div>
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We arrived at the hotel around 11:30AM and because we’re already starving, went directly to the restaurant. Here’s what was served on the buffet table that Friday lunch:</div>
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For starters, they had <u><b>Tomato Bisque Soup</b></u> and <u><b>Crispy Tuna Rolls</b></u>.</div>
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Their tomato bisque soup was not as creamy as the ones I've tried but I liked it nonetheless. I love everything with tomato and their subtly sour version definitely engaged my appetite.</div>
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I consumed four slices of crispy tuna rolls, how embarrassing, haha! Crispy tuna rolls dipped in mustard? I can eat them anytime!</div>
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After I'm done with the appetizers, I filled my plate with steamed rice and checked the rest of the selections on the buffet table.<br />
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First on the main course are these sautéed veggies: <u><b>Sautéed Bokchoy</b></u> (left on the photo below) and <u><b>Adobong Sitaw</b></u>. My brother and I love Bokchoy (or Chinese Cabbage) and we usually put them in our sinigang. Caffe San Marco's sautéed Bokchoy certainly have hit the spot. Adobong Sitaw (sautéed string beans) was also good too. Nothing too special about these dishes, that’s actually how I normally cook my veggies when I was on my own in Manila -- so yeah, that's why I was able to connect with them instantly.☺</div>
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Most fish recipes have aftertaste that I don’t like but the two fish dishes they have on the buffet table that Friday were absolutely great-tasting. You should definitely try their <u><b>Pan Fried Fish Fillet with Hoisin Lime Glaze</b></u> (photo below)…</div>
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… and their <u><b>Fish Cutlet ala Milanes</b></u>e. The names are a bit hard to spell (needed to take a photo of the name tags so I’ll get them right, pfftt) but there’s nothing hard about them. Tender to the bite and really tasteful. The sauce that they’ve used for each dish also complemented the taste. These two dishes have made eating fish a lot easier for me.</div>
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Next on their buffet table is <u><b>Szechuan Pork</b></u>. Szechuan (or Szechwan) is a style of Chinese cuisine characterized by bold flavours, particularly the pungency and spiciness resulting from liberal use of garlic, chili peppers, as well as the unique flavor of the Sichuan pepper. Caffe San Marco's Szechuan Pork is a well-balanced dish that's not really too spicy nor too pungent. I find this dish very easy to eat: tender, meaty and on the contrary, seasoned just right. </div>
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For their chicken dish, I truly enjoyed their <u><b>Roast Lemongrass Chicken</b></u>. Roast Lemongrass Chicken is classic roast chicken with a kick of lemongrass flavor which I like.</div>
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And yes, you can ask the food attendant to prepare for you their <b><u>Pork Sisig</u></b> which is still part of the buffet package. Here’s the classic pork sisig they served on our table. Who can say no to pork sisig? Yummm!</div>
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Watermelon and pineapple slices for dessert...<br />
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… and some <u><b>blueberry crepes</b></u> and <u><b>cherry crepes</b></u>. They were good!<br />
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Bottomless refreshment (which on that day was iced tea mixed with orange) is also part of Caffe San Marco's lunch buffet package.</div>
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My brother and I both agreed that Caffe San Marco’s buffet dishes are well thought of, very tasty and satisfyingly delicious. We were able to enjoy their food as well as the friendly, intimate ambiance.</div>
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As you can see on the photo above, I'm just about to start with my soup and crispy tuna rolls...</div>
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... while my brother Jeb is halfway done with his plate. I guess he was much hungrier than I am, haha! We were both really hungry (and sleepy) that day, thankfully Caffe San Marco's lunch buffet did not disappoint.</div>
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<i><u><b>The place</b></u></i> - Caffe San Marco is a fine-dining restaurant inside Venezia Hotel and features Italian-inspired cuisines. The place gives off a villa-style impression with the comfort and convenience of modern day amenities. The restaurant is well kept, classy, and perfect for those with discriminating taste. </div>
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<i><u><b>The people</b></u></i> - with places like Venezia Hotel, I expect the staff to be refined, accommodating, and that they should treat their guests with respect and kindness. They did not let us down. This is the sort of place where you bring special people in your life to hang out and have fun, thus, people who serve you and take care of you should make your experience better but not get in the way of your good times. Awesome job guys!</div>
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<u><i><b>Your money's worth</b></i></u> - absolutely worth every penny. I was told that they have different entrees everyday so yeah, I'm ready to be surprised the next time I visit them for another go at their buffet.</div>
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You can contact Caffe San Marco at this number: <b>(052) 481 0888</b><br />
You can visit their Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hotelveneziaofficialfanpage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/hotelveneziaofficialfanpage</a><br />
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<u><b>UPDATE</b></u>: Caffe San Marco's daily buffet is no more, they have scheduled buffets instead. Visit their facebook page for details.<br />
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Check out my other reviews featuring <a href="http://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/search/label/buffet%20destinations%20in%20Albay" target="_blank">"BUFFET DESTINATIONS IN ALBAY"</a><br />
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</script></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989500965098318075noreply@blogger.com0Hotel Venezia, F. Aquende Dr, Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines13.15168063307792 123.7364816665649413.150714133077919 123.73522116656494 13.15264713307792 123.73774216656494tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270270655523537827.post-72254037680644805492014-10-20T11:52:00.002+08:002019-03-03T00:12:14.118+08:00Cosina de’ Marina's Lunch Buffet: A Review <div style="text-align: justify;">
Hey guys, welcome back to <b>The Pinoy Wanderer</b>. I’m here to review another restaurant in Legazpi City that offers a fulfilling buffet experience. This next destination is a cool addition to a list I’m creating which will feature top <i><b>“Buffet Destinations in Albay.”</b></i> Let me introduce you folks to -- (drum roll please) -- <i><b>“Cosina de’ Marina.”</b></i></div>
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Cosina de’ Marina is located in Brgy. Cruzada, Legazpi City and owned by the incumbent Punong Barangay of Cruzada, <b>Mr. Edsil N. Llaguno</b>. The restaurant took the name “Marina” from the owner’s mother-in-law and is also a playful derivative of the bicol phrase <i>“mari na”</i> which means to invite others to join and partake. Of course <i>“Cosina”</i> means kitchen, so yeah, come and join the feast in Marina’s kitchen. Anyway, the restaurant started its operation just last March 2014 and offers lunch and dinner buffets all days of the week for only <i><b>P180.00 per head</b></i>. Lunch buffet is from 10am to 2pm while dinner buffet starts at 5pm to 10pm, Mondays to Sundays. Below is its location on Google Map so you won’t get lost.</div>
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Unlike what happened on my <a href="http://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/2014/10/mr-crab-lunchdinner-buffet-review.html" target="_blank">previous review</a>, this time, my brother and I arrived at the restaurant on time. How unbelievable for me, haha! And so we had a feast on all of their home-made cuisines. Check out the photos below to have an idea what to expect in case you try Cosina de’ Marina’s buffet:</div>
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-- and <u><i><b>vegetable salad</b></i></u> (tomato, cucumber, onion, and cabbage) with dressing of either vinaigrette or mayonnaise.<br />
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First on their buffet is labelled <u><i><b>Picadilyo</b></i></u>. I thought Picadillo is supposed to be made of ground beef or pork? Here in the Philippines, the dry version of Picadillo is called <i>“giniling”</i> and has potatoes, raisins, and tomato sauce. This one’s made of vegetables, maybe vegetable picadillo? But even that is made <i>not </i>of the veggies found on this dish. Anyway, I love vegetables, so this one worked for me. Let’s figure out the name later, LOL! ☺</div>
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<u><i><b>Marina’s Fried Chicken</b></i></u> – must be a pride of Cosina de’ Marina since it carries the name of the restaurant. Though the chicken was a bit dry and tough, it was deliciously marinated and undeniably tasteful to the bite. I came back for my second helping to confirm this observation. I wish they’ll be more careful with the quality of this dish because it has so much potential. My first favorite from this restaurant, so far. ☺</div>
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<i><b><u>Afritada</u> </b></i>– a version of pork <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stew</a> that’s cooked in tomato sauce and usually made out of chicken or pork, potato, and carrots. Their version was OK.<br />
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<u><i><b>Steamed Okra</b></i></u> – my mother hates okra but I don’t, LOL! I ate two okra and dipped them in soy sauce.<br />
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<u><i><b>Ampalaya</b></i></u> (bitter melon or bitter gourd) – they served two ampalaya dishes that day. First one was ampalaya with other veggies (eggplant, sitaw) and pork strips then cooked in coconut milk (I think this dish is called Pinakbet); the other was ampalaya sautéed in eggs. Ampalaya tasted great on both dishes, with just a subtle hint of bitterness to remind you that the dish is still ampalaya. Cosina de Marina knows how to cook their veggies. Good job guys!</div>
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<u><i><b>Laing</b></i></u> – a favorite among locals and visitors, made from gabi (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taro#Philippines" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">taro</a>) leaves cooked in coco milk with some pork bits and whole chilli for added flavor. Cosina de’ Marina did not disappoint with their version of this dish. It was so creamy and delicious. Laing is my other favorite from this restaurant. ☺</div>
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<u><i><b>Caldereta</b></i></u> – is the hot and spicy variation of afritada. The dish was no standout. We were looking for the caldereta that we were accustomed to. Their version of this dish lacked the kick of liver spread, the creamy depth of cheese and the indulgence of butter. To each his own, right?</div>
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<u><i><b>Pork Humba</b></i></u> – this is actually a personal favorite. Their version was also good . I like that the meat (and the yummy fat around the bones) was all tender and juicy. Mmm! </div>
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<u><i><b>Crispy Baluko</b></i></u> – some 30 minutes after buffet started, they added this crisp-looking Baluko on the table. Baluko is a sort of giant shellfish, somewhat related to but is much larger than scallops, and are abundant in the seas of Sorsogon. They've marinated the de-shelled Baluko, rolled in batter, and then deep fried. My brother ate some and he said that it was good.</div>
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What I like about Cosina de’ Marina is the extensive selection on their cuisines and the affordability of it all. Aside from the different dishes, they’ve also managed to reward their diners with some <u><b><i>desserts</i></b></u>. Here’s what they served that day:</div>
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<u><i><b>Bottomless iced tea</b></i></u> was also part of their buffet meal. What a great deal! I just hope that they would add a bucket of ice near the serving area because I really want my drink to be ice cold. We just asked for some ice and they gave us some right away.<br />
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<u><i><b>The place</b></i></u> – Apart from the noticeable dried water stains on the glass top of our table (check photo below, click to enlarge), the buffet hall was clean and organized. The restaurant was just a few months old, so there’s still lots of room for improvement. Cosina de Marina is perfect for people who are huge eaters. It lacks the warmth and hospitality of other restaurants (because they don’t have staff to welcome you or usher you to your seat) but it’s all good because you can just be yourself and feel right at home. Maybe they didn't just have enough manpower that day but they more than made up for it by satisfying our craving for home-made comfort foods. The place will not intimidate so after paying for the buffet, you can go fill your plate with delicious food and eat to your heart’s content. The rest of the place (Cosina de' Marina and the adjacent Balay Anton hall) gives off an old Spanish atmosphere mixed with Asian interior. It’s an open-air restaurant with glass wall up front, and on that sunny day, it’s a bit hot from where we were seated.</div>
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<u><i><b>The people</b></i></u> – I was able to talk for a bit with Mr. Llaguno and he was very accommodating. He explained that the reason why they charge less is because they own the building, saves a lot on the rent, thus, they have more food on the table compared to other buffet restaurants in the area. The rest of Cosina de’ Marina staff who attended to us that day were also very friendly. Thank you guys!</div>
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<u><i><b>Your money’s worth</b></i></u> – if you are frugal with your money and wants to really indulge, this is the place to be. With their wide array of food selections, you will definitely get your money’s worth. Plus, the place is really young, they will sure to improve in the coming days. I’m not surprised if they already have their regular patrons because no-one can ignore that the restaurant is a good destination for food trippers. All in all, I can say that Cosine de’ Marina is a satisfying addition to your dining options whenever you visit the province of Albay. I am sure to come back to this place.</div>
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And yeah, aside from the restaurant, they also have a hall that one can rent for hosting special events, as well as an air-conditioned closed hall on the second floor. You can contact them on this number: <b>0929 298 7458</b> ☺</div>
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Until my next wandering everybody, ehrr, until my next buffet. *Burp!* </div>
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My friends from out of town would often ask me which restaurants to try whenever they’re in Albay or somewhere in Bicol -- and I would always end up not having a concrete suggestion. So now that I’ve become less busy, I finally will have the time to get a fresh perspective of the culinary destinations around Albay and perhaps, its neighboring places. Yep, I think it’s time for me to make a list. For my first stop in this series of reviews (that I shall tag as <i><b>“Buffet Destinations in Albay”</b></i>), let me introduce you folks to Mr. Crab & Seafood Diner.</div>
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Mr. Crab & Seafood Diner is located along Airport Road corner Washington Drive, Legazpi City and have been serving the Albayanos since July 2011. The restaurant, not more than three months ago, is now under the management of Ms. Aida Del Castillo. For those who aren’t big fans of seafood, don’t despair because I’ve checked their menu and found out that they have traditional cuisines that Filipinos usually go for. That, plus local recipes that are innate of the province such as <i>pinangat</i> and <i>laing </i>which are usually a hit among visitors and locals alike.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Where Mr. Crab is on the map, courtesy of Google Maps. Click <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir//Mr.Crab+and+Seafood+Diner,+Airport+Road+corner+Washington+Drive,+Legazpi+City,+4500+Albay,+Philippines/@13.1513041,123.7307059,17z/data=%214m13%211m4%213m3%211s0x33a1016149b920c3:0x43bae750202d1531%212sMr.Crab+and+Seafood+Diner%213b1%214m7%211m0%211m5%211m1%211s0x33a1016149b920c3:0x43bae750202d1531%212m2%211d123.73371%212d13.151722" target="_blank">HERE</a> for directions.</td></tr>
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Anyway, this series of reviews will target restaurants in Albay that offer <i><b>“eat-all-you can”</b></i> dining experience since if we want to indulge in food, buffets are the best way to do it. Mr. Crab offer their lunch/dinner buffet only once every week during Wednesdays. Buffet starts at 11:00 am to 2:00 pm (lunch buffet) and 6:00 to 9:00pm (dinner buffet) at <b>P200.00 per head</b>. The food served during the lunch buffet is the same as what's served on the dinner buffet.</div>
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So what can we expect from Mr. Crab’s once-a-week buffet? My brother and I came in late (around half past 12 noon), so there’s not much left on the table. No matter, here’s what we managed to put on our plates…</div>
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<b>Pork Adobo with Tofu</b> – a recipe from Ms. Aida herself, classic adobo flavor that we Filipinos usually favor: salty, a bit sweet, and using pork cuts that has the right combination of meat and fat that’s oh so yummy. One seldom goes wrong with <i>adobo </i>and this one is sure to catch your appetite. </div>
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<b>Ginataang manok</b> – a Bicolano recipe, is chicken cooked in rich and creamy coco milk. We were told that sometimes they burn the grinded coconut before squeezing the coconut milk which then gives the dish a roasted, smoky flavor. <i>Tinutungan</i>, as locals call this style of cooking, is a personal favorite. Ginataang manok was good, but I would have preferred the “<i>tinutungan</i>” version. Maybe next time.☺</div>
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<b>Kinunot na Pagi </b>– another Bicolano recipe, is stingray cooked in coco milk with moringa (malunggay) leaves. My brother asked why there isn’t any chilli on the dish, Ms. Aida said that it was too much for some of their diners. They’ve removed the chillies but one can just add them if they want their <b>kinunot na pagi</b> to be hot (or extra hot).</div>
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<b>Crispy hipon</b> – this one’s my favorite among their food choices. Marinated shrimps that are deep fried to a perfect crisp -- just flavorful. As soon as the tray was refilled, poof! Gone. </div>
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<b>Crab Omelet</b> – another crowd-pleaser. There's no more crab omelet left on the buffet table but they were kind enough to serve us with this plate so we can try it out. Thank you guys! This was my brother’s favorite from their selection. He actually finished three, spared me just one and then afterwards, he transferred one empty shell on my plate so it wouldn’t look like he ate them all. Well folks, he did. LOL!</div>
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They have java rice and plain rice served on the buffet table. And yeah, <i>tinolang tahong</i> as appetizer.<br />
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By the way, here’s what I had on my plate, refilled it twice.☻<br />
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And for our dessert, they served us with mango tapioca...<br />
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Included in their buffet are bottomless refreshments that during our visit were iced tea and mango juice.</div>
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After our meal, we had the chance to chat with Ms. Aida and among the many things that we talked about, she told us that Mr. Crab buffet menu is a bit altered every week. So if you happen to visit Mr. Crab in the future, be prepared to be surprised on what they’ll have on the buffet table, not exactly what's mentioned on this post. I just hope that they’ll have my favorites the next time I visit them. ☺</div>
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<u><b>The Place</b></u> – Mr. Crab provides an outdoor feel to its diners with their open restaurant that has a classic, old style interior.<br />
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<u><b>The people</b></u> – Generally polite and accommodating. I’ve mentioned on a post somewhere that I’m very particular with how restaurant staff treats their diners. I want to eat in a place where I feel welcome and Mr. Crab made me feel right at home. Thank you Ms. Aida and everyone from Mr. Crab.</div>
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<u><b>Your money’s worth</b></u> – the kind of food they serve is worth every penny you’ll pay. Just be early though because some of the food maybe are gone if you come in an hour after their buffet opens. Look what happened to us, haha!<br />
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Photo with Ms. Aida Del Castillo (and some of her staff) before we left. Ms. Aida in black, The Pinoy Wanderer (ahem!) in navy blue and my brother Jeb on the other end in red.</div>
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POST UPDATE: Tune Hotel Ortigas is now RED PLANET Ortigas. The last time we stayed in this hotel was October 2018 and we received the same service and treatment as before, thus, this review still hold. Nothing major was different except that they already have a restaurant on the hotel's lobby. The photos on this post may be old (except for the one below where I'm sporting my new hairstyle) but the place look the same. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">October 2018: From Tagaytay, we checked in at Red Planet Ortigas before heading to Bicol.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">This post was published September 2014. Read on...</span><br />
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It’s been more than a year since my brother and I gave up our apartment in Pasig that’s why now, we rely on friends for a place to stay whenever we’re visiting Manila or – we stay at a hotel which suits our budget. It was in July 2014 when I first stayed at Red Planet Ortigas when my brother came home from the US. Like I mentioned on a<a href="http://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/2014/07/quick-post-about-hotel-and-taxi-drivers.html" target="_blank"> previous post</a>, I was browsing Agoda.com last July when my laptop died on me. It was barely 2 weeks after typhoon Glenda and electricity lines have been severely affected in our area. I went to Red Planet Ortigas and found out that there’s a huge price difference when booking directly at the hotel and booking through online sites like Agoda.com. Anyway, the first time I booked through Agoda, I paid approximately P3,500.00 (inclusive of taxes and fees) for 2 days and 2 nights stay at the hotel. I booked on that same day. The second time, I booked a week ahead and paid approximately P3,100 for the same room we had last time (Double Room) and for the same duration (2 days and 2 nights stay), still inclusive of taxes and other hotel fees. Interesting to note, however, that we could have paid a bit less if not for the higher exchange rate that Agoda.com implemented that time. Including all the other fees, we were charged around 69.70 US dollars -- and with Agoda’s exchange rate of P44.45 pesos to a dollar, it converted to P3,100. At that time, the exchange rate at my bank was barely above 43 against the dollar. I've found out just recently, while writing this post, that the same room can be availed at a lesser amount through Hotels.com. Will sure to check Hotels.com next time I book a hotel. We all need to be budget conscious. ☺</div>
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Anyway, I’m not sure what areas I’m supposed to evaluate when reviewing hotels, but as far as a common guy like me knows, here goes:</div>
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<b><u>LOBBY/HOTEL RECEPTION</u>:</b> Check-in time at Red Planet is at 2pm. The hotel’s foyer is spacious enough, you can hang out here if you arrived a bit early. There’s also a clean restroom that you can use in case you’re waiting for your room to be ready and you needed to use the loo beforehand. We were there an hour early so we used the free WiFi connection that they have to entertain ourselves. When my laptop’s battery got drained, I used one of the 3 desktops they have at the hotel lobby. On my second visit though, while my brother and I are hanging out, my ankle started itching. My pants are folded and I'm wearing heel socks that's why my ankles are a bit exposed. I thought I just needed to take a shower coz I’m starting to itch but something small flew near my face -- a mosquito. Guys, you have to get rid of those mosquitoes. LOL!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the hotel lobby with my brother Jeb, waiting to be checked in...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This photo was taken on our first stay at the hotel. I accidentally erased some photos of my<br />
most recent visit while transferring them from my camera’s memory card. Darn.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">WiFi and computers with Internet connection for hotel guests at the Red Planet Ortigas lobby...</td></tr>
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<b><u>HOTEL KEY CARD</u>:</b> You need your key card to get to the floor where you’re staying. Since my brother and I have separate itineraries, we asked for an extra key card which hotel guests can get after depositing additional P150.00. You can get the deposit back when you return the key card on your check-out.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">... and yeah, power up your room.</td></tr>
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<b><u>ROOM</u>:</b> Very clean, smells nice, bed’s nice, room’s a bit cramped but it was organized and every inch of its 14 square meters is well utilized. I could use a few more cloth hangers though coz I’m a pack rat. No telephone inside the room so if you have any concern, you go out and call the front desk using the telephone near the elevators.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Inside a “Double Room” type accommodation at Red Planet Ortigas. The two instances that I’ve stayed at the hotel, I forgot to take photos of the room before things got messed up. First, my cam's battery was drained and by the time it was charged, I’ve already messed up the bed. The second time, I was hurrying out to meet some friends so I forgot to take a photo. By the time I got back 5 hours later, my brother already thrashed the room. ☻</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It’s amazing how the room was all messed up within 5 minutes that we’re in it. Check out the bed. ☺</td></tr>
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<b><u>ENTERTAINMENT</u></b>: I’m not sure whether there’s a centralized music (I didn’t check). There’s a flat screen TV and a decent Internet connection. Almost missed an appointment because I got hooked watching YouTube videos. LOL!</div>
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<b><u>POWER OUTLETS</u></b>: There’s two: one above the right bedside table and another beside the retractable desk. If you have a lot of gadget, bring one of those handy extension outlets. The hair dryer outside the bathroom door also has a plug-in space for your electric shaver. No power outlet inside the bathroom.</div>
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<b><u>BATHROOM/SHOWER</u></b>: I like that they have rainfall type shower heads. Hot and cold too, if you want it just right, lever should be in the middle. It floods a bit when you shower for too long. I removed the drain top and it solved the problem. Hair dryer’s outside the bathroom, right beside the full length mirror.</div>
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<b><u>DINING</u></b>: There was no restaurant before but on our most recent stay at Red Planet Ortigas, they already have near the lobby. <br />
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<b><u>HOTEL STAFF</u></b>: As for any establishment, there are friendly staff, and those that lack the pro-active attitude. The first time I was at the hotel, the lady across the counter wasn't very helpful. Didn't provide any alternative nor displayed any interest to provide help. Aside from that minor problem, people at Red Planet Ortigas are generally gracious and friendly. Even the guy mopping the floor greeted me “good morning” when I was on my way out.</div>
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<b><u>SECURITY</u></b>: Security cameras at the hotel lobby, hallways and elevators. Security guards manning the main entrance, however, there’s no security guard on the other entrance exiting to Shaw. Fire exit plan behind your hotel room door, fire alarms, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers. Yep, safe.</div>
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<b><u>LOCATION</u></b>: Conveniently located near Shangri-La Mall, Greenfield District and a few blocks away from Mega Mall. It’s also near Medical Plaza Building where my dentist is (Capulong Dental Clinic) so really convenient for me, too. There are a few all-day open dining places like Rufu’s Famous Tapa, Chowking and a few convenient stores along the way.<br />
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Red Planet is a chain of hotels. They have several hotels in the Philippines as well as in Indonesia, Thailand, and Japan. In general, I can say that I have enjoyed my stay at the hotel. The rooms are clean, the staff are helpful and friendly, great location, and reasonably affordable. Perhaps, whenever there’s a Red Planet Hotel near the place I’ll be visiting in the future, I’ll consider to stay with them again. In my humble opinion, they have set my standard for truly budget-friendly hotels.<br />
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You can visit Red Planet Hotel’s official website: <a href="https://www.redplanethotels.com/hotel/ortigas-manila" rel="nofollow">Red Planet Ortigas</a><br />
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(1) It's sort of advisable to book hotels using sites like agoda.com. I was not able to book online because my laptop died on me while I was checking out my options yesterday. Typhoon Glenda brought down many trees in our area, specially in our backyard, and of course, damaged a few electricity lines -- so no power for almost two weeks now. I've decided I'll just go to the hotel and inquire about the affordable room I saw from agoda.com before my laptop's screen went black. Lo and behold for when I got there, the only available room for the day is worth P2300. Not convinced and refusing to be out of options, I went to the nearest Starbucks and charged my laptop. Look, I was able to find a cheaper room and it's a wayyy BETTER room than the ones they've offered me. I booked for 2 nights while I do my business in the city. I'll probably review my stay in the hotel through a future post.</div>
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(2) My taxi driver earlier was a 71 year old lolo and in the approximately 5-minute-ride I had with him, I found out that he's from Cavite and he commutes everyday to Makati to drive a cab and earn money for his 4 grand kids. Why is he the one taking care of them? Apparently his daughter lost her mind when her husband died (I didn't ask how he died), so she's in the mental hospital and Manong Joey is left with four kids to take care of. I didn't ask if his wife is still alive too, and I'm not really sure whether to believe his entire story -- but I do wish that when I'm 71, I 'd still be able to do what he does. I doubled my fare, it was a short ride, the least I could do. I'd given more but I'm a typhoon victim and I need to spend my money wisely. LOL! (This goes to say that I'm a good listener, so yeah, you can tell me your stories and expect me to emphatize, sympathize or whatnot, pfftt!)</div>
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(3) When you're in the hospitality business, it would help if you are -- ahem -- HOSPITABLE. I texted my good friend bes TL to ask the location of the nearest Starbucks that's already open, he said Starbucks in Shang (Edsa) or in Greenfields. Nearest to where I am was Shangri-La so that's where I directed the taxi. When I got there, they're sort of opening the place but they said they won't be open until 7:30am. The time then was 6:30am. I am <i><b>indifferent </b></i>to how they are <i><b>indifferent </b></i>to my friendly query. Yeah, I'm sure I was friendly at that time, I'm good with my friendly face. I asked next where I could charge my laptop, the suggestion they had was 7-11. I know they don't do that sort of service but they needed the benefit of the doubt so I checked. Their suggestion was not helpful at all. So yeah, when in you're that profession, be hospitable, <i>at least</i>. The knowledge part can be ignored, but a friendlier face and smile is a requirement. Enough said.</div>
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Did I say I would be brief? Until my next wandering then. See ya!<br />
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Because of their current location in the US, my brother occasionally accepts money remittance from his co-workers. Just like what happened last week when they were in an isolated area and his colleague's family in the Philippines really needed the cash. He does not do this all the time, only when I have spare money in my wallet. I pay for it initially then he just pays me later in bulk (wayyy later if I may say) so we can save on the remittance charges. We split what's left of what his friends paid him, less of course the amount we spent on sending. We normally accept when his friends will send money to a BPI account or a BDO account (I can visit these banks readily and they're convenient) but since it was an emergency, we obliged to send via Western Union. </div>
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Of course I needed to know how much I will be paying for sending the money via Western Union so I Googled how much they charge for $300 (approximately P13,200 at that time). I don't know why it isn't readily posted on the Western Union website so I looked elsewhere. I found some info, yeah, but too bad, it was erroneous information. So imagine my surprise when I was asked to pay P540.00 to send P13,200.00 to somewhere in Quezon. Well anyway, for your reference, I took a photo of the poster displaying the current rates for sending money domestically (to and from anywhere in the Philippines) via Western Union.</div>
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The poster is a bit dilapidated, maybe I'll post a nicer photo next time. For now, be glad that you have the correct rates, LOL! <br />
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POST UPDATE (February 2019): Photo below is a screenshot of their most current domestic rates for sending money within the Philippines. You can visit their <a href="https://www.westernunion.com/PH/en/sulit-padala-domestic-transfer.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">site</a> for further details.<br />
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Even before my dad's stroke last year, I spend approximately 60% of a year in my hometown. I love the quiet and the simplicity of life in the province, and except for the occasional <i>"technology glitches"</i>, I have no complains being at home. When I say "technology glitches," I meant to say slow Internet connection or sometimes no signal at all, and yep -- not being able to find an e-loading station in the middle of the night when I desperately needed to reload my prepaid phone or Internet. That's why when Sam, my dad's therapist, mentioned an e-loading business opportunity from UPN (http://powerup.unlimitedpesonetwork.com), I said, why not? I get to earn a bit and then I can load myself anytime, anywhere. Such fun, right?</div>
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I have no full knowledge how things work with <b>UPN</b> but I get that they've built their business platform around <b>ePinoyload</b>, because when I started encountering problems and he can no longer address my queries, Angelo (the guy who introduced Sam to the business) referred me to the <b>ePinoyload</b> website (http://epinoyload.com) and sir Jessie (the dealer from whom I am listed under) gave me a number of an <b>ePinoyload</b> staff who can accommodate my complains.</div>
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To be fair, <b>ePinoyload</b> is an excellent business idea and I see in it a lot of potential. Imagine being able to load all the popular cellular networks in the Philippines: Globe, Smart, Touch Mobile, Talk N Text, Sun, even Red and PLDT -- all at the convenience of one phone and you even get to use your old number/simcard. You just send a formatted text to a designated number (4483), and except for the confirmation message which gets delayed at times, the load arrives quite instantly to the client. And I heard just recently that they are expanding to other areas of the business like travel booking and insurance.</div>
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Anyway, all have been great with ePinoyload until March 30, 2014 when I noticed something peculiar about the confirmation message from 4483. Here's the screenshot of the reply from 4483 when I tried loading 30 pesos to a Smart number:</div>
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A few things on the screenshot:
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to ignore that because the transaction gets through all the time even
with that error. And if you resend the text, they have a filter to check
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With that incident, I became more vigilant on my transactions. I wait for the confirmation message and compute (as always) if the balance reflected was correct. And then came April 26, 2014, another tiny error but a tiny error that wouldn't go unnoticed:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Loading 15 deducted P44.03 from my loadwallet? Pfftt!</td></tr>
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I would certainly not have discovered the little difference under any normal circumstance but given the incident a few weeks back and my heightened sense of vigilance, I saw that the balance returned was not right. Loading someone P15.00 will not deduct 44.03 from 2,919.68. Clearly, P30.00 was again missing. With this new development, I immediately contacted Angelo (our contact guy from UPN) and told him about the issue. We even had a heated argument about the matter (security issues mostly) and he suggested that I change my sim/number and he will register the new number for no additional cost. He said that "hockers" are accessing the accounts and stealing from us. He instructed me to access my webtool and change my password. And so I did. And boy am I in for a bigger surprise.</div>
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When I checked my account and investigated on the previous missing amount, here's what I found out (click the images to view them in a readable size):</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">09461458820 apparently has access to my account and stole a total of P717.00 from my loadwallet last March 30. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>FIRST</b></span>: On March 30, 2014 at 4:47pm, 09461458820 accessed my account and transferred <b>P417.00</b> to 09089737931. <i>(Refer to the image above).</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>SECOND</b></span>: On March 30, 2014 at 4:50pm, barely 3 minutes later, 09461458820 transferred <b>P300.00</b> to Tessie Pericon with number 09213659630. <i>(Refer to the image above).</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">09461458820 gently took P30.00 from my loadwallet. Around this time, I decided to open my webtool and investigate further.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>THIRD</b></span>: On April 26, 2014 at 4:15pm, 09461458820 strikes again but subtly this time and just transferred <b>P30.00</b> to 09461529281. <i>(Refer to the screenshot above).</i></div>
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On the third incident, I already have access to my webtool and changed the password. I've thought for a while that I am now safe from the loadwallet thief because my account has a new password but I really had no idea that I am, <i>yet again</i>, will be a victim to this loadwallet robbery. Four days later, after checking my account at ePinoyload.com, here's what I saw:</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>FOURTH</b></span>: On April 30, 2014 at 6:42am (I'm probably still asleep at this hour), 09461458820 took <b>P500.00</b> from my loadwallet and transferred it to 09461529278 (NPC-063-140318-0542604545 09123470594). <i>(Refer to the screenshot above).</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>FIFTH</b></span>: On April 30, 2014 at 8:16am, 09461458820 stole <b>P500.00</b> from my loadwallet and again transferred it to 09461529278 (NPC-063-140318-0542604545 09123470594). <i>(Refer to the screenshot above).</i></div>
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WOW! Yeah, these people have access to my ePinoyload account and can do whatever they want.</div>
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Apparently the same thing happened to my dealer, sir Jessie, who also lost some amount from his account on that same week. When I called him up, he gave me a number to contact and Jason (the guy from ePinoyload.com who answered the call) after asking me of the time and from which number the amount was taken, acknowledged that truly, a thousand pesos was debited from my loadwallet. I called him at approximately 9am and around lunch, he called me back to inform me that the number 09461458820 was already suspended. He told me further that he had forwarded the matter to their admin and that the admin have forwarded the issue to their specialists. I called them a day after and then texted them earlier today at lunch (May 5, 2014) for a follow-up. </div>
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A few hours after I texted them, sir BJ from <b>ePinoyload.com</b> called to inform me that the missing amount was refunded. We actually had an interesting conversation and along the way, some of my issues were addressed -- from what I was told during the call and based on the reply to a comment I posted on <a href="http://www.epinoyload.com/i/?p=879" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ePinoyload website</a>.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>SECURITY</b></span> - Security for me means only those who are authorized to view my account can do so and <i>actually do anything with it</i>. That is mostly me, right? I am not familiar with the structure, I am yet to educate myself how the system works but I will be happy to know that my bit of money is safe. Sir BJ said that what happened was just an isolated case and that they've already remedied the situation. They've also taken measures to prevent them from happening again.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>SYSTEM DOWNTIME</b></span> - the usual problem (that I've already learned to ignore) is the delay on the confirmation message, which, actually is not a problem seeing that the load almost instantly gets to the client. But recently, there have been longer delays and I'm not quite sure whether to wait longer or to repeat the process. I'm not sure whether to give back the client's money so they can go somewhere else to load or to ask them to wait for a bit more. I oftentimes just rely on my phone to load, and I access my webtool only when absolutely necessary. I've found out that I can load thru the webtool when I wasn't able to load thru my phone. So I asked (thru the website) if they can at least inform us through text if there are system problems so at least we know what to do and how to respond to clients. A bit of a heads up about system issues will surely be appreciated.</div>
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All in all, I can fairly say that although there were problems encountered, these problems were addressed properly. I felt at ease to know that our issues (which are of course their issues too) are not being set aside. As for the people responsible for the crime, sir BJ said that they have doubled their security and are continuously being cautious because these people are no amateurs. Indeed, I agree that they are brilliant thieves who will try find a way to make easy money.</div>
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I was not able to ring the number but it didn't stop me from sending a text to 09461458820 who apparently belong to one Jessie Boy Juarez. I apologize for the label, that was the name that popped to my head that instant while saving the number:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Of course, the recipient was a willing accessory to the crime and deserves a bit of my mind too. ☺</td></tr>
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There's no absolute guarantee that what happened won't happen again but I'm thankful that <b>ePinoyload</b> staff acted the way they did. I'm still hanging on and will continue to be a part of ePinoyload because I have this renewed faith in them. The possibilities and opportunities cannot be ignored. I was just pissed by the reality that there are people who would take every chance to take advantage of others and exploit a situation because they've discovered its vulnerability. We already have too many politicians stealing from us, please don't add up to that list. Like what I've said on one of my <a href="https://twitter.com/yourkindofguy/status/372897019461120002" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tweets</a>, <i><b>if you've been raised by your parents to be honest and sincere, it will definitely hurt to know that there are people who can steal and fool others in a heartbeat.</b></i> My mom would return a single centavo if she knows it isn't hers. I would too.</div>
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Until my next wandering everybody! Will post update on here if ever there are new stuff about ePinoyload, good and bad, because you guys deserve to know.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>UPDATE (May 17, 2014)</b></span> </div>
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I kinda hoped that what happened didn't happen, but today, the loadwallet thief strikes again. When I loaded someone earlier this morning, the balance returned by 4483 was a bit weird. Here's a screenshot:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surely, loading someone 20 will not deduct 183.71 from my loadwallet,right?</td></tr>
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So after lunch, I immediately logged in to my ePinoyload webtool to check who did the deed and here's what I found (click the image to view in a readable size):</div>
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I was just able to post the update when I realized that a few more amount was stolen from my ePinoyload account. Take a look at the screenshot:<br />
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I thought ePinoyload already suspended 09461458820 but this proves that the thief still has access to my loadwallet account. Whoever is behind this number stole a total of P615.00 from me today in six separate instances starting at 2:16 am. Early bird huh!<br />
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2:16am - P15.00<br />
2:24am - P100.00<br />
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All of these were stolen by (09461458820): NPC-063-140305-8417678510 09204518XXX (Mobile) (44284279) (I've edited the last three digits of my mobile) and transferred to (09468257108): NPC-063-140411-7899916314 09288615176 (Mobile) (44284280).<br />
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I can't imagine the guts these people have and how thick skinned they are. They must be so desperate to steal from little people
like me. I actually didn't plan to use the number anymore, I just left some amount for ePinoyload to take back because they've refunded more than what was stolen from me on the previous incident. Now the thief took most of it, there's nothing left in my loadwallet. ePinoyload.com peeps! -- please do something about this. This is getting really serious and will absolutely ruin the reputation that you guys worked so hard for. Make your system more <u><b>SECURE</b></u>.</div>
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The search for <b>Mutya ng Daragang Magayon</b> is one of the highlights of the <i>Daragang Magayon Festival 2014 celebration</i> in the province of
Albay. The pageant is an annual search for the woman who best represents the beauty and character of Daragang Magayon. In his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jose.salceda.92/posts/10152481740336756" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">address</a> to the people during the pageant night, Governor Joey Salceda said that <i>"Imbedded in the guise of a pageant are the ideals for which we — as a people bound by one culture, and for which I — as a leader of a booming community — will continue to lead our journey."</i> He said further that behind Daragang Magayon pageantry is a celebration of the SPIRIT of MAGAYON -- which, according to the governor, pertains to the spirit of heroism, love of nature, constant kindness, preparedness, as well as the spirit of resiliency -- all of which embodies the Albayanos' continuing struggle for excellence and true beauty.</div>
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Mutya ng Daragang Magayon 2014 winners</div>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo courtesy of Shanti Serrano </span></i></div>
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From the 20 gorgeous ladies, here are the winners of the minor awards:</div>
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<i>Ms. Talent</i> <b>Sarah Jane Balingasa</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Photo courtesy of Wang Regalado</i></span></div>
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<i>Ms. Photogenic</i> <b>Miki Santiago</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Photo courtesy of Wang Regalado</i></span></div>
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<i>Ms. Congeniality</i> <b>Sarah Jane Balingasa</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Photo courtesy of Wang Regalado</i></span></div>
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<i>Ms. Telegenic</i> <b> Jacquelyn Bernarte</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Photo courtesy of Wang Regalado</i> </span></div>
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<i>Best In Production Number</i> <b>Vanessa Mae Buitre</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Photo courtesy of Wang Regalado</i></span></div>
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<i>Best In Philippine Terno</i> <b>Lyra Velchez</b></div>
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<i>Best In Swimsuit</i> <b>Jacquelyn Bernarte</b><b></b></div>
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<i>Daragang Magayon 2014</i> <b>Jacquelyn Bernarte</b></div>
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<i>Lady of the Mountain (First Runner-Up)</i> <b>Miki Santiago</b></div>
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<i>Lady of the Flower (Second Runner-Up)</i> <b>Vanessa Mae Buitre</b></div>
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<i>Miss ALMASOR (Albay-Masbate-Sorsogon)</i> <b>Lourdes Aurora Cu</b></div>
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<i>Daragang Magayon Tourism</i> <b>Marvi Ann De Lima</b></div>
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Good job ladies!<br />
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Spotted were a few celebrities who graced the event: Marina Benipayo, Ian Veneracion, Cary Santiago, Laureen Uy, John Herrera, John Hall, Andrew Wolf, Lorna Tolentino, and Xiam Lim. Mikael Daez was also there to co-host the show.</div>
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Stay tuned for more updates on the Daragang Magayon Festival. See you on my next wandering!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Photos are from Governor Joey Salceda's Facebook page.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Thank you to the photographers whose name appear below each photo. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Official results were from Governor Joey Salceda's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jose.salceda.92/posts/10152482196691756" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook page</a>. </span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: white;">tags: Mutya ni Daragang Magayon 2014 winners, Mutya ng Daragang Magayon 2014 winners, Miss Daragang Magayon 2014, Mutya ng Daragang Magayon Special Awards, Mutya ng Daragang Magayon winners, Daragang Magayon Festival 2014</span></span></div>
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</script></div>Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09989500965098318075noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-270270655523537827.post-88601395677873251322014-04-07T08:00:00.000+08:002019-02-24T21:31:03.859+08:00Parade of Higantes in Daragang Magayon Festival 2014<div style="text-align: justify;">
The Parade of Giants, a colorful display of over 50 "higantes" representing Albay's mythological creatures, took center stage last March 25, 2014 as part of the Daragang Magayon Festival celebration. The characters on the <i><b>"Parade of Higantes"</b></i> were adopted from the book <i><b>"The Brief Account of Beliefs, Legends, Superstitions and Religion of the Ancient Indios of Bicol"</b></i> written by Fray Jose Castaño and published in 1885 in Madrid, Spain.<sup>[1]</sup> Characters such as <i>Daragang Magayon, Datu Makusog, Panganoron, Pagtuga, Linog, Sagugurang, Oryol, Ibingan, Angogolood,</i> and <i>Tambaloslos </i>came in giant papier-mâché sculptures which are over 10 feet tall and paraded from Bicol University (assembly area) to Peñaranda Park.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Giant Anitos (Photo by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/peoalbay.albayprovince" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peoalbay Albay Province</a>)</span></div>
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Here are some of the "higantes" during the parade, photos all taken from Governor Joey Salceda's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jose.salceda.92/photos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook page</a>:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Linog <i>(Photo by Shanti </i><i><i>Serrano</i>)</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panganoron <i>(Photo by Shanti </i><i><i>Serrano</i>)</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daragang Magayon <i>(Photo by Shanti </i><i><i>Serrano</i>)</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Handyong <i>(Photo by Shanti </i><i><i>Serrano</i>)</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Angogolood <i>(Photo by Nikolai Ken Mostoles)</i></td></tr>
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Just like the previous staging of the <b><i>Higantes Parade</i></b>, the event was received both with fascination and controversy, specially with the participation and -- uhrm -- depiction of <i><b>Tambaloslos</b></i>. Tambaloslos, is<i> “an awkward, lanky, wrinkled black creature, that has long, thin, wobbly legs, hooves and big joints and punished by Gugurang by enlarging its phallus to gargantuan proportions for its promiscuity.<sup>[2]”</sup></i> While there's a debate on the proper representation of the character<sup>[2]</sup> and whether it should be included (or not) in Daragang Magayon Festival's <b>Parade of Giants</b>, the event was undeniably a tremendous success. <br />
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Daragang Magayon Festival, now on its 14th year, have <a href="http://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/2014/03/Daragang-Magayon-Festival-2014-Opening.html" target="_blank">officially opened</a> last March 24 and will continue its grand festivities till the 30th of April. The "Higantes" Parade is just one of the many highlights of the festival. Come visit Bicol and Albay to witness and take part in the grand celebrations.<br />
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That's all for now folks, until my next wandering! Check out this blog for more updates on Daragang Magayon Festival 2014. See ya. ☺</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">[1] - http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/384337/higantes-take-center-stage-in-albay-fest</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">[2] - http://www.bicolstandard.com/2014/03/tambaluslos-effigy-daragang-magayon-festival-controversy.html</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Photos are from Governor Joey Salceda's Facebook page.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Some photos do not have an accompanying credit as there's no name indicated on the album from where they were taken. If they are yours, do let me know so I can thank you properly. Thanks!</span></i><br />
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Ginoo ni Daragang Magayon is an annual male search in the province of Albay as part of the Daragang Magayon Festival celebration. Screening was held last March 16, 2014 at the LCC Concourse and the Ginoo ni Daragang Magayon Pageant Night happened last April 5, 2014 at the Albay Astrodome. </div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Ginoo ni Daragang Magayon 2014 winners. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo courtesy of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/daragangmagayonfestival" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magayon Festival Facebook page</a>.</span></div>
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Here are the winners for the minor awards:</div>
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<i>Mr. Talent</i><b> Aries Gian Pelo</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo courtesy of Wang Regalado</span></div>
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<i>Mr. Photogenic</i><b> Aries Gian Pelo</b></div>
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<i>Mr. Friendship </i><b>Joven Nuyda</b></div>
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<i>Best in Swimwear</i> <b>Ronilo Aguilar Jr</b></div>
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<i>Best in Formal Wear</i> <b>Aries Gian Pelo</b></div>
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And here are the set of winners for the Ginoo ni Daragang Magayon 2014... </div>
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<i>Ginoo ni Daragang Magayon 2014 </i><b>~ Jose Dexter Valenzuela, Jr. </b></div>
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<i>First Runner Up ~ </i><b>Aries Gian Pelo</b></div>
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<i>Second Runner Up ~ </i><b>Joseph Xavier Pili </b></div>
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<i>Ginoo ni Daragang Magayon Tourism ~ </i><b>Carl Andrey Espinosa </b></div>
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<i>Ginoong Almasor ~ </i><b>Ronilo Aguilar Jr</b></div>
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Congratulations to the winners.</div>
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Stay tuned for more updates on the Daragang Magayon Festival. See you on my next wandering!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Photos are from Governor Joey Salceda's Facebook page.</span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Thank you to the photographer whose name appear below each photo. </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">*Official results were from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=820352401312693&amp;set=a.199151353432804.56001.140394179308522&amp;type=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magayon Festival Facebook page</a>. </span></i></div>
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Despite the gloomy weather, the <b><i>14th Daragang Magayon Festival</i></b> officially kicked off in high spirits on Monday, March 24, 2014. The festival opened with a thanksgiving mass <i>"Misa Sa Daragang Magayon"</i> and the <i>"Daragang Magayon Cheers"</i> at the Albay Astrodome, followed by the ribbon cutting at Peñaranda Park. In the afternoon, the <i>Gayon Bicol Festival of Festivals</i> parade commenced in Ilawod, Daraga, Albay and culminated in a showdown at the Bicol University Grandstand. In the evening, a fashion exhibit called <i>"Night of Fashion, Culture, and Tradition"</i> was held at The Oriental Hotel lobby, followed by the Daragang Magayon Concert at the Albay Astrome. The evening also marked the opening of <i>"Rocklakan sa Daragang Magayon,"</i> a month long beer-fest with rock bands regularly performing, also in Peñaranda Park.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Photo by Othelo Padre, grabbed from Governor Joey Salceda's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jose.salceda.92/photos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>.</span></div>
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<b><i>Daragang Magayon Festival</i></b> is an annual month-long celebration in Albay, which, for this year, will be from March 24 to April 30. The festival is celebrated to relive the legend of the tragic love between <i>Daragang Magayon</i> (beautiful maiden) and <i>Panganoron</i> (clouds)<sup>[1]</sup> as well as to showcase the cultural and tourism wonders of the province.<br />
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Here are some of the sights and fanfare which delighted visitors and Albayanos alike during the Daragang Magayon Festival 2014 Grand Opening Day:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daragang Magayon Cheers, a toast to Daragang Magayon Festival 2014 with Gov. Joey Salceda,<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ribbon cutting ceremonies with guest of honor Assistant Secretary Benito C. Bengzon, Jr. of the International Tourism Promotion from the Department of Tourism to formally open Daragang Magayon food stalls and beer plaza, trade fair and special setting, and the Daragang Magayon art and photo exhibit at the Peñaranda Park. (Photo by Nikolai Ken Mostoles)</td></tr>
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Here are some photos during the <b><i>Gayon Bicol Festival of Festivals</i></b> parade and showdown, attended and participated in by the different festivals from all of Bicol Region. The parade started in Ilawod, Daraga, Albay and culminated with a presentation at the Bicol University Grandstand and Oval.</div>
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<b>RODEO MASBATEÑO FESTIVAL</b><br />
Masbate<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zf-XSdLxkjI/UzIzDRT_k_I/AAAAAAAAE2g/OdamPpYBpxU/s1600/Rodeo+Masbate%C3%B1o+Festival,+Masbate+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+Photo+by+jm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zf-XSdLxkjI/UzIzDRT_k_I/AAAAAAAAE2g/OdamPpYBpxU/s1600/Rodeo+Masbate%C3%B1o+Festival,+Masbate+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+Photo+by+jm.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rodeo Masbateño Festival from Masbate. (Photo by JM)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VUEF1_tselI/UzIzkPu4Q3I/AAAAAAAAE2o/ut93-zLFVfk/s1600/Rodeo+Masbate%C3%B1o+Festival,+Masbate+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+Photo+by+Wang+Regalado.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VUEF1_tselI/UzIzkPu4Q3I/AAAAAAAAE2o/ut93-zLFVfk/s1600/Rodeo+Masbate%C3%B1o+Festival,+Masbate+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+Photo+by+Wang+Regalado.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rodeo Masbateño Festival from Masbate. (Photo by Wang Regalado)</td></tr>
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<b>DARAGANG MAGAYON FESTIVAL</b><br />
Daraga, Albay<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daragang Magayon Festival headed by Governor Joey Salceda. (Photo by Mox)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mutya ni Daragang Magayon official candidates. (Photo by Mox)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mutya and Ginoo ni Daragang Magayon official candidates. (Photo by Mox)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GIf3XQ70XP8/UzJ9nr8Z7dI/AAAAAAAAE5A/TqR2H81NoMA/s1600/Daragang+Magayon+Festival+2014+Gayon+Bicol+Festival+of+Festivals+Parade+and+Showdown+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GIf3XQ70XP8/UzJ9nr8Z7dI/AAAAAAAAE5A/TqR2H81NoMA/s1600/Daragang+Magayon+Festival+2014+Gayon+Bicol+Festival+of+Festivals+Parade+and+Showdown+4.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daragang Magayon Festival. (Photo by Mox)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daragang Magayon Festival. (Photo by Mox)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b0ZFrr5Ejbc/UzKD8SzByRI/AAAAAAAAE5k/ODGBI5EX8AA/s1600/Daragang+Magayon+Festival+2014+Gayon+Bicol+Festival+of+Festivals+Parade+and+Showdown+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b0ZFrr5Ejbc/UzKD8SzByRI/AAAAAAAAE5k/ODGBI5EX8AA/s1600/Daragang+Magayon+Festival+2014+Gayon+Bicol+Festival+of+Festivals+Parade+and+Showdown+6.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daragang Magayon Festival. (Photo by Mox)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Daragang Magayon Festival. (Photo by Wang Regalado)</td></tr>
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<b>TINAGBA FESTIVAL</b><br />
Iriga City<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DeSeDCjvetQ/UzFWI8rSMTI/AAAAAAAAEzY/7bnUNu26Sxc/s1600/Tinagba+Festival,+Iriga+City+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-DeSeDCjvetQ/UzFWI8rSMTI/AAAAAAAAEzY/7bnUNu26Sxc/s1600/Tinagba+Festival,+Iriga+City+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tinagba Festival of Iriga City. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BdHKLIHEzZ8/UzFYk_wu8QI/AAAAAAAAEzk/rLuig7V2TGg/s1600/Tinagba+Festival,+Iriga+City+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo+2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tinagba Festival of Iriga City. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<b>KASANGGAYAHAN FESTIVAL</b><br />
Sorsogon<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dDkLBcqFEEo/UzJAkUT7eJI/AAAAAAAAE3c/430BeCyWEz8/s1600/Kasanggayahan+Festival,+Sorsogon+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+bicolano+man.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dDkLBcqFEEo/UzJAkUT7eJI/AAAAAAAAE3c/430BeCyWEz8/s1600/Kasanggayahan+Festival,+Sorsogon+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+bicolano+man.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kasanggayahan Festival of Sorsogon. (Photo by Bicolano Man)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kasanggayahan Festival of Sorsogon. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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Here are the competing contingents:<br />
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<b>CAGSAWA FESTIVAL</b><br />
Daraga, Albay<br />
<i>Competing Contingent</i><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nYKFwogKGRk/UzI4SXGzDsI/AAAAAAAAE24/V9j060WCck8/s1600/Cagsawa+Festival,+Daraga,+Albay+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+2014+Street+Parade+on+Opening+Day+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nYKFwogKGRk/UzI4SXGzDsI/AAAAAAAAE24/V9j060WCck8/s1600/Cagsawa+Festival,+Daraga,+Albay+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+2014+Street+Parade+on+Opening+Day+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cagsawa Festival from Daraga, Albay. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ve44kgqtdn8/UzI5CaX9kcI/AAAAAAAAE3A/5GQ-sx6gi10/s1600/Cagsawa+Festival,+Daraga,+Albay+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+2014+Street+Parade+on+Opening+Day+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ve44kgqtdn8/UzI5CaX9kcI/AAAAAAAAE3A/5GQ-sx6gi10/s1600/Cagsawa+Festival,+Daraga,+Albay+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+2014+Street+Parade+on+Opening+Day+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cagsawa Festival from Daraga, Albay. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<b>HIMAG-ULAW FESTIVAL</b><br />
Masbate<br />
<i>Competing Contingent</i><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TcCYuRHDQR4/UzF9gYxA2WI/AAAAAAAAE1c/qWXTt9ZV3o4/s1600/Himag-ulaw+Festival,+Masbate++in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="255" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TcCYuRHDQR4/UzF9gYxA2WI/AAAAAAAAE1c/qWXTt9ZV3o4/s1600/Himag-ulaw+Festival,+Masbate++in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Himag-ulaw Festival from Masbate. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nFYq83t9ImI/UzGBZd7jZaI/AAAAAAAAE1o/cQsd8xHV62A/s1600/Himag-ulaw+Festival,+Masbate++in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="288" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nFYq83t9ImI/UzGBZd7jZaI/AAAAAAAAE1o/cQsd8xHV62A/s1600/Himag-ulaw+Festival,+Masbate++in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Himag-ulaw Festival from Masbate. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<b>IBALONG FESTIVAL</b><br />
Legazpi City<br />
<i>Competing Contingent</i><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nrjkySRFQas/UzI9RoHQwmI/AAAAAAAAE3I/5SvlpwEiGjI/s1600/Ibalong+Festival+of+Legazpi+City+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nrjkySRFQas/UzI9RoHQwmI/AAAAAAAAE3I/5SvlpwEiGjI/s1600/Ibalong+Festival+of+Legazpi+City+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ibalong Festival of Legazpi City. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NYSQLv5x8Gc/UzI9vXUXY5I/AAAAAAAAE3Q/QLBKTl65Nk0/s1600/Ibalong+Festival+of+Legazpi+City+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+jm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NYSQLv5x8Gc/UzI9vXUXY5I/AAAAAAAAE3Q/QLBKTl65Nk0/s1600/Ibalong+Festival+of+Legazpi+City+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+jm.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ibalong Festival of Legazpi City. (Photo by JM)</td></tr>
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<b>TABAK FESTIVAL</b><br />
Tabaco City<br />
<i>Competing Contingent</i><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--7RRADxmToY/UzFhJzzV7VI/AAAAAAAAEz0/1F3fWgPOiOw/s1600/Tabak+Festival,+Tabaco+City+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--7RRADxmToY/UzFhJzzV7VI/AAAAAAAAEz0/1F3fWgPOiOw/s1600/Tabak+Festival,+Tabaco+City+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tabak Festival from Tabaco City. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tabak Festival from Tabaco City. (Photo by Othelo Padre)</td></tr>
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<b>PINILI FESTIVAL</b><br />
Pili, Camarines Sur<br />
<i>Competing Contingent</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinili Festival from Pili, Camarines Sur. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinili Festival from Pili, Camarines Sur. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<b>PINYASAN FESTIVAL</b><br />
Daet, Camarines Norte<br />
<i>Competing Contingent</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinyasan Festival from Daet, Camarines Norte. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinyasan Festival from Daet, Camarines Norte. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<b>SUGOK SUGOK FESTIVAL</b><br />
Catanduanes<br />
<i>Competing Contingent</i><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N7hW_ntCl2Y/UzFy5k9Cz8I/AAAAAAAAE1A/e6ZMqcGchXI/s1600/Sugok-sugok+Festival,+Catanduanes++in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014++photo+by+Peoalbay+Albay+Province.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N7hW_ntCl2Y/UzFy5k9Cz8I/AAAAAAAAE1A/e6ZMqcGchXI/s1600/Sugok-sugok+Festival,+Catanduanes++in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014++photo+by+Peoalbay+Albay+Province.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sugok-sugok Festival from Catanduanes. (Photo by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/peoalbay.albayprovince" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peoalbay Albay Province</a>)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sugok-sugok Festival from Catanduanes. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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From the competing contingents, here are the winners of the Gayon Bicol Festival of Festivals Showdown <sup>[2]</sup>:<br />
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<b>SPECIAL AWARDS :</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B5jzOXGSBlE/UzJGxSOYIqI/AAAAAAAAE3w/riSAXQIIfng/s1600/Pinyasan+Festival,+Daet,+Camarines+Norte+as+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+Queen+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-B5jzOXGSBlE/UzJGxSOYIqI/AAAAAAAAE3w/riSAXQIIfng/s1600/Pinyasan+Festival,+Daet,+Camarines+Norte+as+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+Queen+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>FESTIVAL QUEEN:</b> Pinyasan Festival of Daet (Prize: Php 20,000.00). (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DTcNlxoWm0Q/UzJJOVjDCzI/AAAAAAAAE34/4D24uFb5eNg/s1600/Himag-ulaw+Festival,+Masbate++Best+in+Costume+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Othelo+Padre.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="602" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DTcNlxoWm0Q/UzJJOVjDCzI/AAAAAAAAE34/4D24uFb5eNg/s1600/Himag-ulaw+Festival,+Masbate++Best+in+Costume+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Othelo+Padre.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>BEST IN COSTUME:</b> Himag-Ulaw Festival of Masbate (Prize: 50,000.00). (Photo by Othelo Padre)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8TbdcaMILVg/UzJMslrHZcI/AAAAAAAAE4A/a4kqS5tnipg/s1600/Pinyasan+Festival,+Daet,+Camarines+Norte+Best+in+Moving+Choreography+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8TbdcaMILVg/UzJMslrHZcI/AAAAAAAAE4A/a4kqS5tnipg/s1600/Pinyasan+Festival,+Daet,+Camarines+Norte+Best+in+Moving+Choreography+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>BEST IN MOVING CHOREOGRAPHY:</b> Pinyasan Festival of Daet. (Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<b>MAJOR AWARDS:</b><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BTEAQqr5LsM/UzKI2Ao8ZGI/AAAAAAAAE58/qab7GeBsRzw/s1600/1st+Himag-ulaw+Festival,+Masbate++Best+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="272" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BTEAQqr5LsM/UzKI2Ao8ZGI/AAAAAAAAE58/qab7GeBsRzw/s1600/1st+Himag-ulaw+Festival,+Masbate++Best+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014+photo+by+Rico+de+Mesa+Manallo.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>FIRST PLACE:</b> Himag-Ulaw Festival of Masbate (Php 500,000.00).<br />
(Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4FeabRALWN4/UzKM8pU84vI/AAAAAAAAE6I/Hb6C-nOAfaA/s1600/2nd+Placer+Gayon+Bicol+Festival+of+Festivals+Pinyasan+Festival,+Daet,+Camarines+Norte+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4FeabRALWN4/UzKM8pU84vI/AAAAAAAAE6I/Hb6C-nOAfaA/s1600/2nd+Placer+Gayon+Bicol+Festival+of+Festivals+Pinyasan+Festival,+Daet,+Camarines+Norte+in+Daragang+Magayon+Festival+DMF+2014.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>SECOND PLACE:</b> Pinyasan Festival of Daet (Php 300,000.00)<br />
(Photo from Gov. Salceda's Facebook page)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">THIRD PLACE: Sugok-sugok Festival of Catanduanes (Php 200,000.00)<br />
(Photo by Rico de Mesa Manallo)</td></tr>
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Here's a short clip showing the highlights of the festival's opening day:<br />
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In his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jose.salceda.92/posts/10152403370526756" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">speech</a> at the official opening during the Daragang Magayon Cheers in Albay Astrodome, Governor Joey Salceda said that it is the festival's 14th opening and the 7th under his term -- and if fate will allow, he will open Daragang Magayon Festival for two more years. He proceeded to highlight what the people are to expect for this year's festivities as compared to the previous ones. Governor Salceda emphasized that Daragang Magayon Festival will still be a celebration of the culture and arts of the Albayanos but will go on to showcase word class products, culinary, pageantry, musicals, and a gateway to promote tourism, education, sports, and disaster risk reduction for the province. He also said that the festival also intends to honor Albay heroes and recognize exceptional Albayanos such as 2Lt. Jheorge Llona, PMA Valedictorian for 2014. Thus, he said further, that Daragang Magayon Festival is no ordinary festival whose intent is to just celebrate and rejoice: <i>"Ito ay Festival na naglalayong ilarawan, itanghal, isulong, itaguyod at pagyamanin ang lahat ng maganda at makabuluhan sa ating pagiging Albayano.<sup>[3]</sup>"</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Governor Joey Salceda during the Daragang Magayon Cheers to formally open <br />
Daragang Magayon Festival 2014. Photo from his Facebook page.</td></tr>
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Watch out for more updates on Daragang Magayon Festival 2014 on this blog. Do visit Albay to personally enjoy all the fun and festivities. Come witness the sights, sounds and tastes that are unique to Bicol and to Albay. Hope to see you there!</div>
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Follow <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jose.salceda.92" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Governor Joey Salceda</a> on Facebook for more updates on the Daragang Magayon Festival. Until my next wandering! To God be the glory. ☺</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*Photos are all from Governor Salceda's Facebook page.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">*Special thanks to the ff. photographers for the images used on this post:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> -Bicolano Man</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> -JM</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> -Mox</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> -Nikolai Ken Mostoles</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> -Othelo Padre</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/peoalbay.albayprovince" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peoalbay Albay Province</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rico-de-Mesa-Manallo/165351086992669" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rico de Jose Manallo</a></span></div>
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> -Ronna</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> -Shanti Serrano</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"> -Wang Regalado</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">*Embedded video courtesy of <a href="http://vimeo.com/user16870280" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Warm Albay</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">*References:</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">[1] - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daragang_Magayon</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">[2] - https://www.facebook.com/rhondon.ricafort/posts/10202866007665692</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">[3] - https://www.facebook.com/jose.salceda.92/posts/10152403370526756</span><br />
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Hey wanderers, what's up? I owe you guys an apology for not updating my blogs frequently this year. I have several truly valid reasons why I've been away which I've explained on a separate <a href="http://yourlooktoday.blogspot.com/2013/12/why-ive-been-away-from-blogging.html" target="_blank"><b>POST</b></a>. Do click on the link if you're curious as to what I've been doing since my previous updates.</div>
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Anyway, last November 8, my brother left for the United States to embark on a new adventure. He was a bit tensed days before his flight so we've decided to calm his nerves by visiting some familiar churches in our area. I told my brother that he needs to pray for courage and seek for God's blessings before his trip. And so, we spent an entire day going around Albay and was able to visit five genuinely magnificent churches:</div>
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Our first stop: St. John the Baptist Church in Tabaco City, Albay</div>
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Second stop: San Lorenzo Ruiz Church (also known as Tiwi Church) in Tiwi, Albay</div>
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The photo I took of Tiwi Church wasn't that good as it was just taken by my phone's camera. Here's a better photograph of Tiwi Church borrowed from Wikipedia:</div>
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*Above photo of San Lorenzo Ruiz Church in Tiwi, Albay courtesy of Wikipedia.</div>
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Third church we visited that day: St. Raphael The Archangel Church in Legazpi City</div>
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**Fourth destination: Saint Gregory The Great Cathedral in Old Albay, Legazpi City.</div>
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**This image is again borrowed from Wikipedia. There were so many people by the time we were there and I got shy so I wasn't able to take any photo. ☺<br />
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And our last destination before going home:<br />
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Fifth and final stop: Daraga Church in Daraga, Albay.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;"> The 18th century Baroque church behind me on the above photo is the famed Daraga Church which sits on top of a hill looking over the busy town of Daraga. I assume that they're trying to fix the place because I saw some renovation going on at the time of our visit. Of course Jeb needs to have a photo taken as well. Here goes:</span></div>
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Churches are a symbol of our faith, an edifice that gathers and holds people together; churches are a place of worship and prayer. Churches may represent a lot of things to different people, but for me, it's more than just a structure -- it's where many of the happiest moments in life took place. I remember weddings, fiestas, Christmases and new years that are spent initially in churches. I can recall memorable encounters with familiar faces, of chancing upon old friends I've never seen in a while, and many other family gatherings that include going to church together. For me, churches are our source of strength, a confirmation that there is a higher being -- and it gives me that peaceful feeling that someone looks out for us. That's why I told my brother that we should always have faith and one way to strengthen that faith is through prayers. I've seen many people go through some really tough times and surviving them all because they have faith. However, faith is not enough -- we must couple it with perseverance -- so goes the familiar phrase: "Do your best, God will do the rest."
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As for my brother, he's doing well and have adjusted little by little to his new environment. I told him to enjoy the experience and learn as much as he could. Here's a photo of him checking out downtown Miami while on his rest day.</div>
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Lots of tall building eh bro? Don't get lost tho, LOL!
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Anyway, I hope to post more updates in the future. Come back soon to check them out. Until my next wandering, see ya! ☺<br />
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Whenever my brother and I would find something amusing or interesting, we make the effort to always share it with one another. It could be a hilarious YouTube video, a good book, an addicting TV series, a nice shirt, an excellent restaurant -- or in this case, a new salad recipe.
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Hello and welcome to <b>The Pinoy Wanderer Cooking Show</b>, LOL! This time, I would like to share this salad recipe that my brother taught me how to prepare two weeks ago and which I think would be a nice addition to your list of favorite appetizer salads. The contrasting tangy taste of orange, the smooth, subtle flavor of the avocado, the crispy vegetables, and the the crunchy croutons make an interesting combination that could definitely prepare your appetite before a good meal. Here's how my brother made me do it:<br />
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<b>Ingredients:</b><br />
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250 g lettuce<br />
10 g carrots<br />
10 g celery<br />
10 g <a href="http://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/2013/06/avocado-and-orange-salad-recipe.html#leeks">leeks</a>[1]<br />
10 g bell pepper<br />
1/2 avocado, <a href="http://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/2013/06/avocado-and-orange-salad-recipe.html#howtosegmentfruits">segmented</a><sup>[2]</sup><br />
1 orange, <a href="http://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/2013/06/avocado-and-orange-salad-recipe.html#howtosegmentfruits">segmented</a><sup>[2]</sup><br />
1 bread sliced into cubes for <a href="http://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/2013/06/avocado-and-orange-salad-recipe.html#croutons">croutons</a><sup>[3]</sup><br />
20 g butter<br />
20 ml basic vinaigrette<br />
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<li>Wash, peel and rewash the lettuce and the vegetables.</li>
<li>Crisp the lettuce in the chiller.</li>
<li>Cut the carrots, celery, leeks and bell pepper into julienne (long thin strips similar to matchsticks) and <a href="http://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/2013/06/avocado-and-orange-salad-recipe.html#blanching">blanch</a><sup>[4]</sup> each kind separately for about 10-15 seconds then dip them into a bowl of ice water. You can adjust the time to make sure they're cooked according to your preference. When the veggies have cooled down, remove them from the ice bath and drain.</li>
<li>Cut the bread into cubes and fry it in <a href="http://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/2013/06/avocado-and-orange-salad-recipe.html#clarifiedbutter">clarified butter</a><sup>[5]</sup> to make your crunchy croutons.</li>
<li>Prepare the dressing (<a href="http://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/2013/06/avocado-and-orange-salad-recipe.html#vinaigrette">basic vinaigrette</a>).<sup>[6]</sup></li>
<li>Tear the lettuce leaves to your desired cut and sizes.</li>
<li>Layer the avocado and orange segments in the plate.</li>
<li>Mix all the vegetables and dress the salad. Arrange them on top of the layered avocado and orange. Top it with the croutons.</li>
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[1] - I'm not so familiar with leeks too, so if this is the first time you've encountered this vegetable, they have flat overlapping leaves, sort of related to onions, and tastes mildly like it. Use <a href="http://images.google.com/" target="_blank">Google Images</a> to find a photo and see how it looks like before going to the supermarket to buy them.</div>
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[2] - How to segment fruits:
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<li>Cut off both ends of the fruit and rest the fruit on one of the flat ends.</li>
<li>Starting at the top of the fruit and using the middle of the knife blade, cut away the skin and pith.</li>
<li>Slice each segment away from the connective membranes and use the knife to scoop the segments away from the fruit.</li>
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[3] - For your convenience, you can just use your own brand of slice bread to prepare your croutons.</div>
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[4] - Blanched vegetables are quickly plunged into boiling water and removed after a specified amount of time then submerged into ice cold water to halt the cooking process. This technique aims to keep vegetables crisp and tasty.</div>
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[5] - How to make clarified butter for your croutons:<br />
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<li>20 g butter, cut into cubes. Use good quality unsalted butter, you'll notice the difference once it's reduced down.</li>
<li>Heat the unsalted butter in a heavy duty saucepan over very low heat until the butter has totally melted. Let it simmer until foam rises to the top of the melted butter. (Note: The butter may splutter so be careful).</li>
<li>Once the butter stops spluttering and no more foam seem to rise to the surface, remove from heat and skim off the foam with a spoon.</li>
<li>You can use a strainer to remove all the solids then use the clarified butter to fry your croutons.</li>
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[6] - How to make a basic/simple vinaigrette:<br />
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50 ml vinegar<br />
150 ml olive oil<br />
5 g mustard<br />
salt & pepper to taste<br />
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<i>Instructions:</i> Except for the olive oil, whisk all ingredients to combine. Then gradually add oil while whisking to achieve a temporary emulsion. My brother said that different vinegars will provide different flavors. You may use your own brand and type of oil and vinegar (balsamic and apple cider are strongly recommended), and you may do away with the other ingredients but just remember that the ratio of vinegar to oil is 1 to 3. One part vinegar mixed with three parts oil. Vinegar and oil don't mix for long so prepare your vinaigrette preferably before serving.</blockquote>
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That's all for now folks! Hope you try this out and enjoy it too, like we did. Until my next wandering!
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In my school days, studying history never really appealed to me -- but since I'm good at remembering details, I usually represent my school and my district in History and Culture quiz bees. Yes, I was a brilliant kid and I had such a great start until I lost my way. Ha! Uhm, anyway, let me just tell you that even if history is such a serious business, who's to say that we won't be able to appreciate it just as much?</div>
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What's up folks? Thank you for visiting The Pinoy Wanderer. I'm here with a bit of History and Culture up my sleeve so hopefully you can stay around because this is not going to be boring at all. Anyway, I have this long standing invitation from a friend to roam around Intramuros and take photos so I can feature the place in my blog -- but I guess I haven't really found the time. Another opportunity came up when Kev, a good friend, asked if I can post some of his work on my blogs. I said yes. Thus, this post here on <a href="http://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Pinoy Wanderer</a>.<br />
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<b>A Little Background</b><br />
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Intramuros, Latin for <i>"within the walls,"</i> is the Walled City of Manila which has been the seat of Spanish government in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period<sup>[1]</sup> for almost four centuries (1571-1898)<sup>[2]</sup>. Intramuros served as the base for 3 other governments until the country claimed its independence. Philippines was a British colony from 1762-1764, an American colony from 1898-1943 and 1945-1946, and a Japanese colony from 1942-1945<sup>[2]</sup>. Each time, they made Intramuros the base of their government in the country.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Map courtesy of <a href="http://wikitravel.org/en/Manila/Intramuros" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">wikitravel.org</a></td></tr>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Because of its strategic location and abundant resources, Intramuros was declared by Miguel López de Legazpi (the leader of the Spanish explorers who first landed in Cebu before coming to Manila) as the capital of the Spanish colony on June 24, 1571. Eventually, Intramuros became the political, military and religious center of the Spanish Empire in Asia<sup>[3]</sup>.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Approved by King Philip II's Royal Ordinance issued in San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain, construction of the walls began on 1590 and continued under leadership of different governor-generals until 1872. Since the construction was carried on during different periods and often far apart, the walls were not built according to any uniform plan<sup>[4]</sup>.</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Intramuros is perhaps the only district of Manila where old Spanish-era influences are still abundant. Intramuros administration is continuing its effort to restore Intramuros to its full glory. There's a plan to complete the perimeter wall surrounding the city to make it navigable through the walkway on top of the walls<sup>[5]</sup>. Fort Santiago, a defense fortress and one of the many structures of the walled city<sup>[6]</sup> is now a well-maintained park and a popular tourist destination<sup>[5]. </sup>Churches and establishments within Intramuros are all remnants of a rich Spanish period in the country.</li>
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Enough with the heavy stuff -- I don't want you getting dizzy with all the dates and the names. Let's get to the fun part: Kev and his team decided to feature Intramuros in a Classic-Gothic themed photoshoot. The purpose is to promote Manila and showcase its rich history and legacy while adding a touch of fashion. Here are some of the photos from that shoot. Take a look.</div>
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Awesome! Anyway, thank you guys for dropping by. It's sort of nice to discuss history this way, don't you agree? For your thoughts and opinion, talk to me on the comments' section below. And yeah, thanks a lot to Kev and his team for the awesome photos. Good job guys! See you all on my next wandering!<br />
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For more of the photos on this shoot, visit <a href="http://yourlooktoday.blogspot.com/2013/04/classic-gothic-fashion-Intramuros.html" target="_blank">Show Me Your Look Today</a>.</div>
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<b>Credits:</b><br />
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<td>Directed by: </td>
<td>Kevin Jeffrey Dorongon<br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">~k.dorongon@yahoo.com</span></i> </td>
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<td>First Assistant:</td>
<td>Cara Aglipay</td>
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<td>Wardrobe:</td>
<td>Ruby Tuesday Ubales<br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">~facebook.com/rubytuesdayubales</span></i></td>
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<td>Make-Up:</td>
<td>Bhabie Mingi<br />
<i style="font-size: x-small;">~facebook.com/bhabiekriz</i></td>
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<td>Models:</td>
<td>Vanessa Rose Dominguez<br />
<i style="font-size: x-small;">~facebook.com/vanidominguez</i> </td>
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<td>Jho Ann Sotelo<br />
<i style="font-size: x-small;">~facebook.com/zsuchiia29</i></td>
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<td>Khaled Moradi<br />
<i style="font-size: x-small;">~facebook.com/moradi.xavi</i></td>
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<td>Roxanne Jean Ricohermoso<br />
<i style="font-size: x-small;">~facebook.com/anne.hermoso1</i></td>
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<td>Yana Torres<br />
<i style="font-size: x-small;">~facebook.com/torresariane</i></td>
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<td>Jadee Dafielmoto<br />
<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">~facebook.com/jadee.dafielmotoii</span></i></td>
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<td>Wilfred Arrobang</td>
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<td>Freddie Malinao</td>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*Images on this post are all courtesy of Kevin Dorongon unless otherwise stated. </i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*Please do not use the images without permission from Kevin Dorongon.</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>*References:</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>[1] - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intramuros</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>[2] - http://intramuros.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=171&Itemid=154&limitstart=1</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>[3] - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intramuros#Spanish_conquest_of_Manila</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>[4] - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intramuros#Construction_of_the_wall</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>[5] - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intramuros#Present_day_Intramuros</i></span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>[6] - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Santiago</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: white; font-size: xx-small;">tags: photoshoot in Intramuros, photoshoot in Fort Santiago, entrance to Fort Santiago, Kevin Jeffrey Dorongon, Kevin Dorongon Photography, classic-gothic fashion in Manila</span></div>
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Since I'm in my hometown almost half the time, I've decided to feature more of the places and destinations in the Bicol region so my readers can get to know the place where I grew up. I don't really go out a lot when I'm in Bicol but I will do my best to feature places of interest whenever there's an opportunity for such. My first post for 2013 is about a new restaurant in Daraga, Albay which opened last July, 2012: Alvi's Albay Cafe.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alvi's Albay Cafe at night.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alvi's is located at Brgy. Sagpon, 4200 Daraga, Albay.<br />
Geographical location courtesy of <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=210543076841925562249.0004d378384f034e4d4e4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Maps</a>. (Click the image to enlarge).</td></tr>
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<a name='more'></a> According to the personnel attending to us, Alvi's Albay Cafe is owned by Legazpi City Vice Mayor Bitoy Roces and Legazpi City Councilor Alan Rañola. Sounds like the name was a derivative of the owners' names. Anyway, Alvi's is situated in the ancestral house owned by the Imperial family with the main restaurant on the second floor of the building. There are also a few tables at the lawn for those who wishes to hang out in an open space. And since it's an ancestral house, photographs and memorabilias of the Imperial family are evident throughout the restaurant.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Food
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I usually ask for the best seller specially if it's my first time to dine in the restaurant. As I've mentioned in the past, it's my subtle way of giving them a chance to impress me so I would want to come back and dine again. The young lady attending to us was not really helpful so after looking at their menu, here's what we ordered:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tintin's Caldereta (P225.00), beef stewed in tomato sauce, served with potato salad and rice.</td></tr>
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For myself, I picked <b>Tintin's Caldereta.</b> (Tintin is Congressman Imperials' granddaughter. Some of what's on the menu have names, apparently, as tribute to the members of the family). Tintin's Caldereta is beef stewed in tomato sauce with potatoes and carrots. Well, I like anything with tomato so the dish definitely appealed to me. The beef was tender and tasty and all that's in it complemented the taste. Tintin's Caldereta definitely did not disappoint. The potato salad was also delicious though I found it redundant to have potatoes both on my main course and on my side dish. Their potato salad strongly reminded me of Russian Potato Salad from <a href="http://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/2011/10/dinner-at-contis-pastry-shop-and.html" target="_blank">Conti's</a>.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pollo Cordon Bleu (P195.00), breaded chicken fillets with ham and cheese,<br />
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My friend Ronald Lita requested for <b>Pollo Cordon Bleu</b>. He actually ordered the dish just before I did, pfft! I'm a huge fan of Cordon Bleus and it's a favorite comfort food. Anyway, I was still able to try the cordon bleu from Ronald's plate and it tasted just fine though it felt as if it swam in too much oil. Also, the presentation can do a lot better. You can see on the photo above how the side dish looked all watery and lumpy. I didn't ask Ronald how the coleslaw tasted, but presentation-wise, it would've looked more appetizing if the dish was paired with sauteed vegetables as indicated on the menu. Coleslaw is good, but they need to make sure they look and <i>taste </i>fresh.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alvi's Desserts: Buttery Pound Cake (P60.00).</td></tr>
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For my dessert, I asked the lady taking our orders what she can recommend I have. She suggested I try either Crispy Apple Triangles or Buttery Pound Cake. Since I'm not a fan of apples, I opted for the latter. Turned out, <b>Buttery Pound Cake</b> was too heavy for me. It was, after-all, a <i>pound</i> cake, haha! Don't get me wrong, the cake was delicious but if you've just had a big meal like I did, you wouldn't want to eat buttery pound cake. Yeah, it would've been perfect with coffee like what's suggested on the menu but that night, it just didn't work for me. It was an unintelligent order on my part. Too bad they don't have the usual Filipino guilt pleasures like leche flan. I always go for that one, LOL!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fudgy Brownies ala Mode (P80.00).</td></tr>
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My companion was more lucky with his dessert, his <b>Fudgy Brownies Ala Mode</b> tasted awesome and of course, ice cream seldom goes wrong. The chocolate-rich brownies were firm outside and really moist inside. Yumm! Also, I noticed that the servings are quite huge so I suggest ordering just one dessert for every 2 diners. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Buko Mango Shake (P90.00).</td></tr>
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For our thirst quenchers, we both went for <b>Buko Mango Shake</b>. I had high hopes since the fusion of buko and mango sounded appealing but it did not quite deliver. Perhaps the mangoes they used were not that ripe yet because I can taste a bit of sourness. And it did not help that the buko at the bottom of the glass can't go through the straw because they were sliced a bit huge. Maybe I'll get lucky on my next visit when the mangoes are already ripe? ☺</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Place</b></span>
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I totally enjoyed the old-house set-up inside the restaurant which certainly made me feel at home, ready to take on a huge meal. The furniture and the interior gives off a really classic atmosphere, perfect for making a good first impression if you're on a date or bringing friends from out of town. Here are some of the photos I took:</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Classic furniture pieces inside Alvi's.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is one side of the restaurant: well lit, air-conditioned, and just looks classic.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-65tkCMPf8CU/UPfZekrSGWI/AAAAAAAAEbE/8GnV_6SD8MI/s1600/Imperial+photos+and+memorabilias+inside+Alvi%27s+Albay+Cafe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="392" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-65tkCMPf8CU/UPfZekrSGWI/AAAAAAAAEbE/8GnV_6SD8MI/s400/Imperial+photos+and+memorabilias+inside+Alvi's+Albay+Cafe.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Memorabilias and photographs of the Imperial family found all throughout the premises,<br />
on walls, doors, and furniture tops. These I saw on my way to the restroom.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ab6Uc1hOwdg/UPfXtHS09_I/AAAAAAAAEaY/q_HBwZ7pW64/s1600/Alvi%27s+Albay+Cafe+first+floor+and+receiving+area.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ab6Uc1hOwdg/UPfXtHS09_I/AAAAAAAAEaY/q_HBwZ7pW64/s400/Alvi's+Albay+Cafe+first+floor+and+receiving+area.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One side of the first floor of Alvi's Albay Cafe.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JoahRO8alnQ/UPfYpOJAxyI/AAAAAAAAEag/1g1FThoHPmU/s1600/Alvi%27s+Albay+Cafe+Receiving+Area.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JoahRO8alnQ/UPfYpOJAxyI/AAAAAAAAEag/1g1FThoHPmU/s400/Alvi's+Albay+Cafe+Receiving+Area.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The receiving area. The stairs on the right leads to the main restaurant on the second floor.</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KHla1V4WFMo/UPfar12CtYI/AAAAAAAAEbQ/s7bgO1mhXdU/s1600/Alvi%27s+Albay+Cafe,+Brgy.+Sagpon,+Daraga,+Albay+outdoor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KHla1V4WFMo/UPfar12CtYI/AAAAAAAAEbQ/s7bgO1mhXdU/s400/Alvi's+Albay+Cafe,+Brgy.+Sagpon,+Daraga,+Albay+outdoor.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The well-manicured lawn. Alvi's has ample parking space as well.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The Services</b></span><br />
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The people at Alvi's were friendly and quite accommodating though I think they can use some <i>more</i> training on hospitality services. Mastery of their menu, for example, is a must. For new diners specially those who are unsure of what they want, they should be able to recommend items on their food list that will make the visitors totally enjoy their experience -- something called like "pro-active customer service." ☺<br />
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Overall, our dining experience at Alvi's was just acceptable. Will I come back? Perhaps yes, there are many other interesting selections I've seen on the menu that I wanna try. And besides, I want to give them a chance because I feel that they can do so much more. They're just on their 6th month and there's plenty of room for improvement. In my opinion, Alvi's has a lot of potential. For more info about Alvi's Albay Cafe, you can visit their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlvisAlbayCafe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">facebook page</a>.<br />
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That's all for now folks! Talk to me on the comments' section below. By the way, if you're from Bicol and you have a restaurant or place that you want me to feature/review here on <a href="http://thepinoywanderer.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Pinoy Wanderer</a>, feel free to send me an email at <a href="mailto:yourlook2day@yahoo.com">yourlook2day@yahoo.com</a>. I will do my best to visit you if I'm in the area.
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<span style="text-align: justify;"> Until my next wandering!</span>
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