Creative lock-in at Ace Hotel & Suites.
Ace Hotel & Suites gladly welcomed the I Do team for a 2-day creative lock in.
Ace Hotel & Suites gladly welcomed the I Do team for a 2-day creative lock in.
Long Weekend Ilocos Road and Food Trip
Because we were on a group tour, we only had limited choices of restaurants but somehow we managed to try a few of Ilocos bests.
Long Weekend Ilocos Road Trip in Blue Lagoon
Saving the best for last here in Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud!
Saving the best for last here in Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud!
Long Weekend Ilocos Roadtrip in Bantay Abot Cave
Just a few kilometers away from Patapat Viaduct lies a huge rock with a hole which they call Bantay Abot Cave.
Just a few kilometers away from Patapat Viaduct lies a huge rock with a hole which they call Bantay Abot Cave.
Long Weekend Ilocos Roadtrip at Paraiso ni Anton
Our third stop in Pagudpud is what they call Paraiso ni Anton.
Long Weekend Ilocos Road Trip at Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
After visiting Laoag City we then went to Burgos town where one can find a century old lighthouse called Cape Bojeador Lighthouse. It is located approximately 35 kilometers north of Laoag City.
Long Weekend Ilocos Roadtrip at Marcos Mausoleum
After our visit in Bantay Bell Tower we then went up north to the first town to visit in Ilocos Norte, Batac.
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photo by Jes Aznar |
After a few minutes travel from Vigan, we arrived at Bantay Town which has two tourists attractions, the Bantay Bell Tower & Bantay Church. They are two of the most famous tourist spots in Bantay, Ilocos Sur.
It was just so devastating to watch the news.
Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded washed away houses, buildings, trees, power sources and even killed at least 1,774 people in the province of Leyte.
Because of these, thousands of our kababayans need our help.
Here's what you can do in your own little way:
1. Purchase an advocacy shirt
Proceeds will be donated to Sagip Kapamilya to help victims of Typhoon Yolanda and the Bohol earthquake. Shirts will be available starting tomorrow for P250 each at the ABS-CBN Store.
You can also buy it in Ayala Malls- Alabang Town Center, Glorietta, Trinoma, Greenbelt, Market Market, Festival Mall, Harbor Point in Subic, The District Mall in Cavite, and Marquee Mall in Pampanga
Also, they may reserve and buy online at http://abscbnstore.shopinas.com/ or at www.lazada.com.ph/sagipkapamilya.
Kindly take note that stocks per day are limited so you have to be at the mall early as they are always sold out.
2. Donate to Sagip Kapamilya whether in cash or in-kind.
Call now on how you can help. Sagip Kapamilya accepts donations in cash or in-kind.
CASH DONATIONS
PESO ACCOUNT
Bank Name: BANCO DE ORO
Bank Account No: 393- 011-4199
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch:Sct. Albano, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
DOLLAR ACCOUNT
Bank Name: BANCO DE ORO
Bank Account No: 393-008-1622
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch:Sct. Albano, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
PESO ACCOUNT
Bank Name: BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
Bank Account No: 305-111-2775
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch:West Triangle, Quezon City
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
DOLLAR ACCOUNT
Bank Name: BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
Bank Account No: 3054-0270-35
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch:West Triangle, Quezon City
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
PESO ACCOUNT
Bank Name: PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK
Bank Account No: 419-539-5000-13
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch:Timog, Quezon City
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM
DOLLAR ACCOUNT
Bank Name: PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK
Account Number: 419-539-5000-21
Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya
Branch:Timog, Quezon City
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM
PESO ACCOUNT
Bank Name: METROBANK
Account Number: 636-3-636-08808-1
Account Name: ABS - CBN Foundation, Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch: Examiner Quezon Ave. Branch
Swift Code: MBTCPHMM
Telephone Number: 411-4995
2. Visayas
a. ABS-CBN CEBU, North Road Jagobiao, Mandaue City
b. ABS-CBN Bacolod, 26 Lacson St., Barangay 1, Bacolod City
c. ABS-CBN Iloilo, Luna St., La Paz, Iloilo City
3. Mindanao
a. ABS-CBN Cagayan de Oro, Greenhills Road, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City
b. ABS-CBN Davao, Broadcast Avenue, Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City
3. Volunteer to Sagip Kapamilya
Volunteers are the lifeline of Sagip Kapamilya. The ABS-CBN Foundation needs volunteers that can help re-pack relief goods. Just call +63 2 411-4995 to set a schedule.
Let's do our share in rebuilding the Philippines #bangonPilipinas #PrayforthePhilippines #YolandaPH
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Reuters |
Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded washed away houses, buildings, trees, power sources and even killed at least 1,774 people in the province of Leyte.
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Ryan Lim / Malacañang Photo Bureau |
Because of these, thousands of our kababayans need our help.
Here's what you can do in your own little way:
1. Purchase an advocacy shirt
Proceeds will be donated to Sagip Kapamilya to help victims of Typhoon Yolanda and the Bohol earthquake. Shirts will be available starting tomorrow for P250 each at the ABS-CBN Store.
You can also buy it in Ayala Malls- Alabang Town Center, Glorietta, Trinoma, Greenbelt, Market Market, Festival Mall, Harbor Point in Subic, The District Mall in Cavite, and Marquee Mall in Pampanga
Also, they may reserve and buy online at http://abscbnstore.shopinas.com/ or at www.lazada.com.ph/sagipkapamilya.
Kindly take note that stocks per day are limited so you have to be at the mall early as they are always sold out.
2. Donate to Sagip Kapamilya whether in cash or in-kind.
Call now on how you can help. Sagip Kapamilya accepts donations in cash or in-kind.
CASH DONATIONS
PESO ACCOUNT
Bank Name: BANCO DE ORO
Bank Account No: 393- 011-4199
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch:Sct. Albano, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
DOLLAR ACCOUNT
Bank Name: BANCO DE ORO
Bank Account No: 393-008-1622
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch:Sct. Albano, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
PESO ACCOUNT
Bank Name: BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
Bank Account No: 305-111-2775
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch:West Triangle, Quezon City
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
DOLLAR ACCOUNT
Bank Name: BANK OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
Bank Account No: 3054-0270-35
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch:West Triangle, Quezon City
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
PESO ACCOUNT
Bank Name: PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK
Bank Account No: 419-539-5000-13
Bank Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch:Timog, Quezon City
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM
DOLLAR ACCOUNT
Bank Name: PHILIPPINE NATIONAL BANK
Account Number: 419-539-5000-21
Account Name: ABS-CBN Foundation, Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya
Branch:Timog, Quezon City
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM
PESO ACCOUNT
Bank Name: METROBANK
Account Number: 636-3-636-08808-1
Account Name: ABS - CBN Foundation, Inc. - Sagip Kapamilya
Branch: Examiner Quezon Ave. Branch
Swift Code: MBTCPHMM
DROP-OFF POINTS FOR IN-KIND DONATIONS
1. 13 Examiner St., West Triangle, QCTelephone Number: 411-4995
2. Visayas
a. ABS-CBN CEBU, North Road Jagobiao, Mandaue City
b. ABS-CBN Bacolod, 26 Lacson St., Barangay 1, Bacolod City
c. ABS-CBN Iloilo, Luna St., La Paz, Iloilo City
3. Mindanao
a. ABS-CBN Cagayan de Oro, Greenhills Road, Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City
b. ABS-CBN Davao, Broadcast Avenue, Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City
Volunteers are the lifeline of Sagip Kapamilya. The ABS-CBN Foundation needs volunteers that can help re-pack relief goods. Just call +63 2 411-4995 to set a schedule.
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Packing of clothes |
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The volunteer boys |
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Mike as the Kargador |
Long Weekend locos Roadtrip at Burnayan Pottery
I find pottery making romantic & sexy maybe because of Demi Moore & Patrick Swayze's steamy scene on the movie Ghost. I also love the idea of creating something amazing with my own two hands so I was quite excited to go to Burnayan Pottery.
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Pottery Making with Cham (thanks Tita Marlyn for this pic) |
I find pottery making romantic & sexy maybe because of Demi Moore & Patrick Swayze's steamy scene on the movie Ghost. I also love the idea of creating something amazing with my own two hands so I was quite excited to go to Burnayan Pottery.
I love long weekends, it gives me an opportunity to do what I love most- TRAVEL! So for this 3-day halloween break my family decided to spend it in ILOCOS.
Ilocos is divided into two major provinces- Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte which is located in the northern part of Luzon. Famous for numerous tourists spots and great cuisine, Ilocos is considered to be one of the most visited places in the Philippines. This trip is one of the those trips that was on my Travel Wish List a long time ago so I was really happy I can finally strike it out on my list.
Resorts World Manila presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
For sure every girl had a childhood fantasy and that's to have a fairy for a godmother where everything that you wished for will be given to you including meeting your Prince Charming.
Mama & Papa's Anniversary at Victorino's Restaurant
I've passed by this restaurant for a number of times since it opened last March of this year and now I got to finally experience it on the celebration of my Mama and Papa's 33rd Anniversary.
I've passed by this restaurant for a number of times since it opened last March of this year and now I got to finally experience it on the celebration of my Mama and Papa's 33rd Anniversary.
Rob Schneider Live in Manila!
Rob Schneider, Hollywood comedian and 2011 Emmy-Nominated actor will be touring Manila for the first time this October for a one-night only stand up comedy show.
The event will be held at the Grand Ballroom of Solaire Resort & Casino on October 28, 2013, Monday 8pm.
Tickets are still available at www.ticketworld.com.ph or call 891-9999.
My me-time moment at the National Museum of the Philippines.
October is Philippine's Museum & Galleries Month so in celebration the National Museum has opened its doors for free the whole month of October which includes its 14 branches plus the 3 flagship museums in Manila- the National Art Gallery, Museum of the Filipino People and National Planetarium.
Cebu
Where to Stay in Cebu | CASTLE PEAK HOTEL & DIAMOND SUITES & RESIDENCES
Monday, October 14, 2013
Castle Peak Hotel & Diamond Suites and Residences
If you are looking for a place to stay in Cebu City, here are two of my recommendations
Congratulations to ANGELA BESHA & JOV ABERION!!!
You both win a Jeri Mini Luggage from La Bolsa Bag Cainta/ Memet Shop and travel accessories from Fab Manila.
Wait for my FB message/Twitter DM on details for claiming the prize. Thank you for joining!
Watch out for upcoming freebies in the coming months! :)
You both win a Jeri Mini Luggage from La Bolsa Bag Cainta/ Memet Shop and travel accessories from Fab Manila.
Wait for my FB message/Twitter DM on details for claiming the prize. Thank you for joining!
Watch out for upcoming freebies in the coming months! :)
#ChaMike at Buenisimo by Cafe Ysabel
It was one of those #ChaMikesary dates when we decided to eat at Buenisimo.
Going Japanese at RYU, Ramen and Curry.
Located along the busy restaurant strip of Tomas Morato lies a small Japanese restaurant that offers one of the best tasting Ramens in town.
Chop, Chat and Chomp: My First Ever Trip Out of the Country:
Sharing you my Mama's blog about our first out of the country trip year 2008 in HONG KONG! This is the start of my crazy love for traveling :)
Sharing you my Mama's blog about our first out of the country trip year 2008 in HONG KONG! This is the start of my crazy love for traveling :)
Business & pleasure at Le Monet Hotel, Camp John Hay, Baguio City.
This was where we stayed during an audition for a new reality show.
This was where we stayed during an audition for a new reality show.
Happy Birthday to ME!!!
September is my birth month so before this month ends I want these cute and useful travel freebies to give as gifts to 2 lucky readers!
September is my birth month so before this month ends I want these cute and useful travel freebies to give as gifts to 2 lucky readers!
Girl in the Rain... Interesting...
My Birthday Surprise Part 2: BAGUIO
Yes! There is a part two. This one is surely at the top of my most surprising moments and it was set in Baguio.
Yes! There is a part two. This one is surely at the top of my most surprising moments and it was set in Baguio.
My Birthday Surprise Part 1: TAGAYTAY
I honestly had no plans on what do to for my birthday. I was already satisfied for the Brazil getaway I experienced with my Mama. Little did I know, Mike was preparing something for my special day.
Walk with Cham's Brazilian Hairventure: Souvenir Shopping
Thinking of what to buy for your relatives & friends back home or you just want a souvenir for yourself? Here's a list of the things you can buy that is authentic Brazil! Brazil!
Brazil
Things to do in RIO DE JANEIRO BRAZIL | Cuisines and Restaurant
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Walk with Cham's Brazilian Hairventure: Brazilian Cuisines and Delicacies
Eating has always been an important part of Walk with Cham's travels so Mama & I tasted all possible food & drinks Brazil has to offer.
Walk with Cham's Brazilian's Hairventure at the Plataforma Show
To be able to witness a Samba, Capoeira and other local Brazilian dances, Mama and I watched the Plataforma Show.
Walk with Cham's Brazilian Hairventure at Jardim Botanico
After all the places we visited, Mama & I wanted something serene & tranquil and the perfect venue for that is Jardim Botanico.
Brazil