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Saturday, June 15, 2013

Sky Fun in Tagaytay, Lingayen Beach and Manaoag Church in Pangasinan : Hot Summer Days

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What I did on my summer vacation? How I spent my summer?

Well, Last late summer vacation, we went to Tagaytay with my mom and my aunties as the blow out of one of my tita because she was celebrated her birthday.

First, we went to Picnic Groove to have pictures with snake and crocodile and also to roam around. We rode horses but one of my tita was scared of riding a horse so she can’t join with us, and last before going home at Pasig we went to “Sky Fun Amusement Park” to ride in the tallest Ferris wheel in the country at 63 meters.

I saw beautiful view of Taal Volcano. I can’t forget this place because of the beautiful view and nature.

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It was the first of April when my summer vacation officially started. We had our farewell party that day with my third year classmates, III-Bohr. I can still remember everyone wearing their smiles that day despite the fact that we’re about to separate.

We held the party at Pasig Millenium Garden. Everyone was there enjoying our last moments as III-Bohr.

After that day, I really didn’t do a lot. I stayed in front of the computer screen doing nothing but reading blogs and waiting for EXO comeback (EXO- kpop group).

People may find it boring, especially reading blogs, but for me it was fun. I read blogs about UPCAT and it gave me tips in preparing for the coming exam.

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Last May 7-10, 2013, a Youth camp was held in Morong, Rizal. It is a camp which teaches teenagers of different ages spiritual values and the word of God. Cainta United Methodist Church held this yearly activity to inspire youths to change for the better. Each year, they come up with their own theme and this year's theme, was TRANSFORMATION.

A lot of Youth campers - or as what we call delegates - were transformed including me. I learned a lot during our four days stay in that camp. We had invited speakers and pastors from different churches to share to us their life testimonies on how God acted in their lives. They inspired us youths so much that some of us even testified our own life changing experiences with Christ. We spent most of our time devoting our lives to God not just by means of hearing and sharing life testimonies. Our youth leaders had set fun and challenging activities which encouraged us to overcome obstacles and taught us lessons that can be applied in our Christian lives.

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Have you been to Palawan? If you have, what was your first destination? Were you able to go island hopping? Have you experienced snorkeling?

Puerto Princesa in Palawan is one of the beautiful places in the Philippines. Puerto Princesa (or Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa) is a city located in the western provincial island of Palawan, Philippines. Though the provincial seat of government for Palawan, the city itself is one of 38 independent cities within the Philippines not controlled by the province in which it is geographically located and is therefore an independent area located within Palawan.

Puerto Princesa is a popular tourist city with many beach resorts and seafood restaurants. It has been acclaimed several times as the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines.The most popular tourist destination of which is the Underground River acclaimed as now among a new wonders of the world.

Trying their zip line is a fun and exciting activity. If you haven’t been there, would you like to know what Palawan is like without the need of going there?

Last May 27, 2013, I was given the opportunity to spend my holy week in the beautiful city of Puerto Princesa. Here you will experience a lot of fun activities. The people welcomed us warmly. They were all friendly and kind to us as well as to our fellow guests.

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Inappropriate for summer isn’t it? Summer is defined as the hottest period of the year. People tend to stop doing something due to the heat of the sun. In fact in that season students are enjoying their vacation and workers are using their leave to relax and bond with their family and friends. They used to go either on the beach or pool and experience the splash of water. However my past summer is somehow disordered with its usual way, Here goes my experience…

During the midst of hot season I am to be relaxing the whole time. However, on my summer vacation I am obliged to study and review for the upcoming college entrance test which I need to be passed for me to have a good beginning on the collegiate level. I never wondered how my summer goes by doing such things as busy as school works. I forced myself to be piquant in spending my time in plausible things that will help me from the future activities since summer time is the only available for me to spend on.

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Puerto Princesa is known all over the world, for its tourist destinations, beautiful sceneries, warm beaches, and many seafood restaurants. This city was also acclaimed as the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines. It’s truly God’s gift, so come and join me in exploring Puerto Princesa, Palawan!

Upon arriving at the Puerto Princesa Airport, we were welcomed by its fresh, cold and very relaxing atmosphere. People there were very hospitable and friendly to tourists like us. It is like staying New York or in Rio because even though it’s already late at night, the city is still alive and full of life.

Stores were still open, restaurants were still accepting diners, and people were still out on the streets having fun. We were never bored. Each day we were given an activity to do and a place to visit.

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Summer is the time for all of us to bond and have fun together with our loved ones. Since we successfully finished another school year, we have the right to pamper ourselves for the hard work we exerted. We must be proud of ourselves because another academic year has ended and we did passed for the next academic year. Some says summer is fun but some said it's boring. Let's find why.

Most of us, stayed at home and some went to there vacation houses. I'm "considered" to be classified as one of those who stayed at home. I did play the computer. Surfed the net. Chat with random people and many more to pass time.

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My last summer is for me the best summer I’ve ever had. I attend summer for the UPCAT entrance exam for the possibility that if I will pass their I will automatically study in UP (University of the Philippines). My classmates during my UPCAT training are students of pasig city science high school and some are from the other schools. My UPCAT training starts, April 10 – April 25. I’ve learned a lot during my review and recall some of our topics when I was 1st year.

When my UPCAT training is finished my family and I went to my mothers province which is in Tarlac. There I visit my cute little cousins. They are always fighting with each other for their toys. The name of the eldest is Angie (8), the second is Mean (4) and the youngest which is a boy is Arnel (3). Sometimes they are playing jokes with me but I am not taking it seriously because they are too little for me to fight them. I just love them because they are all cute.

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This year’s summer vacation is over. Probably, most of us we’re not yet ready to accept it and I, personally, won’t deny it because I’ve really enjoyed mine with my family and other relatives. We went to Morong, Rizal to visit my cousins there. Too bad we just stayed there for a day but for me, it was the most unforgettable day during my entire vacation.

Every 15th of May, Morong celebrates its fiesta and the people there use to prepare a lot of foods for this occasion. My aunt invited us to visit their place. It took us almost 2 hours in reaching Morong, Rizal. Well, it was a very tiring trip because there’s a need for us to surpass those rocky roads before we reach their place but it doesn’t matter because their place is really good and we’re enjoying it, nonetheless.

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Whether you know exactly what you’re looking for, or would like to browse online more until you spot the perfect phone to match your style, HTC is introducing a phone that could make your exploration easy.

I personally witnessed the launching of HTC One last May 21, 2013 at the W Building in High Street Bonifacio Global City of Tagig as a representative for Wazzup Pilipinas. I was so amazed of the new kind of experience and admired HTC for putting up new trends of perspective, function and must have features that a smartphone should have.

With a sleek aluminum body, a live home screen that streams all of your favorite content, a photo gallery that comes to life, and dual frontal stereo speakers, the new HTC One is ready to reshape your Smartphone experience.

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Summer is the most awaited season of the year. It is when we can all relax and enjoy the summer heat. As a student, I treasure the summer season the most because it is the longest break of the year and it is when you are not worried about school stuffs. I'm very happy because my family and I got to have a chance to escape all the worries in life and enjoy each other. We went to a family outing in Lobo, Batangas.

Lobo provided us a breath-taking view. Everyone would surely be captivated and would have a hard time leaving it behind a come back to reality. We have experienced its white sand and clear water. Lobo has a beautiful view. Too beautiful for a four-hour drive from Manila.

Calicoan Surf Camp in Samar : Where the Surfer Dude Wannabes Ruled Samar

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I practically begged to be part of the group of writers to be flown to the Surf Camp! Actually we flew from Manila to Tacloban, Leyte then travelled a few miles to cross the San Juanico Bridge to take us to the other side - Samar.

This was the location of the Calicoan Surf Camp. That nature-place near the seas where moderate to strong waves will allow you to surf into pure pleasure and a short burst of adrenaline once you are able to stand up across your board - able to hold the pose for a few minutes or fall back into the water with a great splash.

I should have been able to made it if I was not that fat and could carry my weight in balance.

I know I have told this story before, but there's more to be told so read up!

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In celebration of its 11th year anniversary, the Silly People’s Improv Theater (SPIT) and the PETA Theater Center proudly present the Manila Improv Festival 2013 from June 26-30, 2103.

The theme for this year is “Follow Your Feet”, an improvisational theater concept which also ties in with the art form’s return to PETA - the group which first introduced improvisational theater to the country in the early 1970s. As SPIT takes on a new decade of laughter and innovation, the group decided to take a bolder step in sharing the art of improv to bigger audiences through the festival and its partnership with PETA Theater Center.

Gabe Mercado, artistic director of the festival and founder of SPIT describes the vision of the festival: “SPIT was founded back in June 2002, because I saw the need for a new kind of comedy—one that differed from the usual stand-up comedy routines that we are used to seeing on TV and comedy bars. Improv appealed to me because of its grounding on truth, the magic of spontaneity, and the fun that on-the-spot creation brings about. We hope events like these help build the improv community of the country and the region.”

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BC's June 2013 Issue featuring Dimples Romana-Ahmee, with her husband, Boyet and daughter, Callie.

Also in this issue: Part 2 of Our Back-to-School List, Bedtime Basics for Your Precious Baby, Keeping Your Family's First Aid Kit Handy, Five of the Newest and Most Delectable Restaurants to Dine In, School-ready Fashion Finds for Kids

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As reported and seen by many when dark clouds of a thunderstorm threaten Metro Manila in the photo above just before heavy rains poured over parts of the metro last Thursday causing floods in several areas and the suspension of classes in several schools.

In its 24-hour forecast issued 5 a.m. Friday, PAGASA said Palawan, Mindoro, Cavite, Batangas, Zambales and Bataan will have moderate to occasionally heavy rain showers and thunderstorms. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will have light to moderate rain showers and thunderstorms. The public is advised to be wary of floods and landslides.

I believe the rains are here, and so when it rains expect flooding in some, or most, parts of the Metro. Just take a look at the photos below where dark clouds loom across the Metro, specifically Ayala Technohub in Quezon City.