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Thursday, January 16, 2014

Hacienda Isabella : A Prominent Getaway that Won't Fail to Give You the Best

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Enter Hacienda Isabella, a much-lauded location for weddings, photo-shoots and vacations, tucked away in Indang Cavite off Tagaytay City. It’s a huge land owned by Kuh Ledesma with villas maintained by about 30 housekeepers and staff who are glad to serve guests the Filipino way, unhurried yet sincere.

Last weekend, with Wazzup Pilipinas bloggers, we had the chance to experience dining and staying in at Hacienda Isabella. Click here for the review of our close encounter in the hacienda.

This blog post is another part of the review which specifically talks about food.

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Whoever thought that two of the best things I would love to do for the rest of my life would be found in one of the most unexpected places I could think of. When I stopped going to Manila after my college years, due to the terrible traffic jams and thick suffocating pollution within its busy and crowded streets, if not for the LRT train stations, I never thought I would come back again to be eventually part of an adventure I would forever cherish as part of my unforgettable memories.

Whew! That was a long statement coming from someone who's last visit in Manila was just to get an NBI clearance in Taft Avenue....which was also a nightmare for me due to the exhausting queues before finally getting the employment requirement that every new applicant needs to submit.

But my return to Manila was indeed a magnificent one because not only did I enjoy a wonderful musical comedy show, I also became part of a tour that renewed my vigor for some worthwhile advocacy.

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"It's the stunning mountain views we really wanted to see. It's something we believe is the property's strongest asset. This, plus its accessibility from Metro Manila, makes it one of the better-value choices for harrowed city dwellers for the weekend. The surroundings have cool mountain air around instead of smog just like the splendid mornings of Baguio."

That is how a friend describes the Thunderbird Resorts hotel in the Rizal province. Just a stone's throw away from the always busy streets of Metro Manila. Plus with hotel shuttle vans available to pick you up from certain Metro Manila locations and back, there's no excuse in not being able to visit this luxurious travel, vacation or resting destination.

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The first on the list of tourist spots we visited while we were at Dumaguete was the Silliman Anthropology Museum. It was based at the Silliman University grounds located at the southeastern side of the main campus.

The museum is housed at the Silliman Hall which is the oldest standing American structure in the Philippines. Its architecture is reminiscent of the Stick Style type of architecture that characterize American buildings in the late 19th century. Some of the materials used to build it were salvaged from an old theater in New York. The present structure was built in 1909 as an addition to the original structure built in 1902, now demolished.

The museum offers one of the best collections of Anthropological findings within the Province of Negros Oriental. Open Monday 8:30 - 11:30 AM - Friday 2:30 - 5:00 PM. Holiday or Weekends - by appointment.

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Instead of buying the imported products from other countries, we could also try out our very own proudly Philippine made products.

This way, in our own modest little way, we are helping our countrymen with their livelihood. We contribute to the welfare of our indigenous brothers and sisters. We improve the economy of our country and its residents as we patronize our very own native products.

But only a few entrepreneurs have the vision to make something new and creative out of existing products. Only a handful have the vision to invest on products that are innovative and useful even at certain risks.

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The PSE and iACADEMY School of Continuing Education are launching the 4th Run of the PSE-iACADEMY Certified Securities Specialist Course (CSSC) on Monday, February 10, 2014.

The Certification Program is comprised of 136 classroom hours divided into three weekly sessions on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays from 6-9 pm over 16 weeks. Classes are held at the iACADEMY campus on Ayala Avenue, directly across from the PSE. The program starts on February 10 for a learning investment of P55,000. Aside from the courses, there will also be a Review & Mock Exam and a Comprehensive Exam. Participants who pass the exam will earn the privilege of being Certified Securities Specialists.

We encourage the following individuals to attend this Program: Financial Planners/Advisors, Chief Financial Officers, Investors and Leaders & Other Professionals interested in the financial markets.

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Enjoy as much as 80% off on the hottest Crumpler bags as part of Crumpler's End of Season Sale happening from January 15 to 31, 2014.

Check out the sale at any of the Crumpler stores below:

Bonifacio High Street
Robinsons Magnolia
Shangri-La Plaza Mall
Trinoma

Please see the promo poster attached.

For more information please visit Crumpler Philippines on Facebook and Twitter.

DOTC Optimistic for P 64.9-B LRT-1 Cavite Extension Bid: 4 Original Bidders Plus 2 New Groups Join Bid Activities

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Following a pre-bid conference and the first round of one-on-one meetings held earlier this week, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) is optimistic that the bidding for its biggest Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project will receive the same resounding response as its tenders in 2013.

All four (4) original bidders from last year’s failed bidding of the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) Cavite Extension (CAVEX) Project joined the bid activities and reaffirmed their continuing interest in the project. These are: DMCI Holdings, Inc., Light Rail Manila (LRM) Consortium, MTD Philippines, Inc., and SMC Infra Resources, Inc.

In addition, the Ayala group has rejoined Metro Pacific in the LRM Consortium. New players Globalvia Inversiones of Spain and Megawide Construction Corporation have also indicated interest in the tender.

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Last December 27 to 29, 2013, DRIVEN Marketing Group Inc. teamed up with BPI to hold the very first Driven Pinoy Dream Property and Lifestyle Event at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City. Investors, OFWs and their families attended the event hoping to be inspired and guided on how they can finally buy their first home, upgrade their lifestyle and make their dreams happen this new year.

The event was also sponsored by Elanvital Enclaves, Perch Furnishing, Businessworld, Crossover 105.1, The View Magazine, ClicktheCity.com, WheninManila.com and Wazzup Pilipinas.

Apart from the sponsors, selected real estate and car brands also participated in the event to showcase their products and lifestyle solutions to the home buyers and investors. Participating brands were Robinsons Land, Alveo Land, Amaia Land, Antel Land, Transphil Land, Phinma Properties, DMCI, Duraville, Data Land, Sandari Batulao, Puerto Del Sol, Crystal Power, DRIVEN Go Cavite, DRIVEN – CAVITEx, DRIVEN – Laguna, DRIVEN – North, DRIVEN – East, DRIVEN – Metro Manila Mid- Market, DRIVEN – Metro Manila High-End, DRIVEN - Quezon City, PA Metro Residences, Robinsons Land - South Projects, Club Villa Anna, Ambertronics, Megaworld Corporation, Pro-friends, Property 101, Leondell, Honda Cars Manila, Nissan (Universal Motors Corporation), V Office Philippines, Azalea Vacation Club, Great Wall Motors, G Mango and Waters Philippines.

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Let the cold draughts of February set the laser light-filled battlefields for the BIGGEST, GRANDEST, and MOST ANTICIPATED party in the South. Volunteer in the regiment hosted by Ms. Joyce Pring, with a special performance from the G-Force Dance Company, all to the beat provided by our special guest DJ Lucio Pua, and Hype Man of the Year (2013) Paolo Avila. Conquer the battle and share the merits with the Filipino War Veterans Foundation Inc. (FILVETS), Camp Eldridge, and the Yolanda typhoon victims. So stock up on your ammunitions, and set your spirits to witness the mayhem HAVOC offers.

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Get ready to witness the mayhem in the biggest party in the south as the UP Junior Executive Society brings you HAVOC. 02.06.14

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Residence Inn at Tagaytay City was remarkably a fun place to be in. It had all the elements of appreciating love for animals as you would see a lot of furry, feathered, and scaly livings attractions right before your very eyes. There are several shops strewn around the small place selling toys and souvenir items, and there's even a small restaurant.

Residence Inn is the perfect place to go to if you are on a budget and you are looking for a place away from the city to see interesting attractions and a beautiful view of Taal lake and the volcano.

I look forward to it every time I go there and I have even told my friends to make sure that they make it one of their stops when they are in Tagaytay.

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We got an invitation from no less than the Governor of Ilocos Sur, Luis "Chavit" Singson to witness the construction of a light and sound water fountain attraction located at the town plaza in an area which used to be called Plaza Salcedo. The governor had it converted into a new attraction in order to provide a better attraction for both local and foreign tourists, and to attract investors in probably setting up businesses like hotels in Ilocos.

He shared with us his concerns stating that Ilocos Sur, lacks enough attractions, and destinations like hotels, to attract tourists in visiting Ilocos. He hopes that the newest attraction is just the continuation of the further additions of more tourists attraction in the province.

Since he won't be running for Governor anymore, we hope the new Governor of Ilocos Sur will continue on improving the local economy by providing more opportunities to their constituents, and I think promoting tourism on the province would be a great idea to gain more sources of income for its people.

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It is with no doubt that Calle Crisologo or Mena Crisologo street is a major attraction of Vigan because of the Spanish houses were the rich people lived during the Spanish era. It is probably the highlight of any trip to Vigan because it takes you back in time to an era that is of interest to many because of the sophistication and elegance of many century old houses of stunning architecture that were now transformed into commercial shops, hotels and restaurants for local and foreign tourists.

Postcard pretty Calle Crisologo is a street made out of a layer of cobblestones with ancestral homes all over. Imagine it as the area where the affluent and rich among the society used to live. It is hailed as the most beautiful street in Vigan, Ilocos Sur for you will surely be at amazed with its many intricate historical attractions and the photo ops moments especially at night time. Your jaw will literally drop at the sight of a truly picturesque Mestizo District where some of the rich Chinese-Filipinos built their houses and are still intact today preserved as a Heritage village for the world to see and appreciate. It exudes an experience brimming with nostalgia and an enchanting old-world charm.

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It's always so damn difficult to write about something so sweet and good in fear of shortchanging the write up. The experience couldn't really be expressed by simple words alone, yet I seem to have a mental block on highfaluting words whenever I try to remember the great times. Every word seems not enough to fully relate the sensation.

The place may not be luxurious if you're looking for total leisure and entertainment. It may not be your kind of enjoyment if you're used to 5-star accommodations and fine dining. It may also not be your dream weekend if you prefer indoor activities.

The Circle Hostel is a bonding with the elements. It allows you to be at peace with your environment and become one with your fellow travelers, transients or backpackers. In the Circle Hostel, there are no strangers!

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Sky Fun Amusement Park in Tagaytay will open its doors to the public starting tomorrow ! - Its right beside Taal Vista Hotel so you can check in the hotel after a day of fun at the rides - especially the tallest Ferris Wheel in the country - the Sky Eye !!I was here yesterday with my youngest kid and we were among the first to try out the Sky Eye !

The Sky Eye now boasts of being taller than the MOA Eye which was previously the tallest Ferris Wheel in the Country. Now they say the Sky Eye may be the tallest in Asia.