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DMCI Heritage - COMPANY PROFILE

December 13, 2007

Dmci Company Profile

DMCI Homes is the only Triple A builder/ developer of premium quality, urban-friendly, fully serviced communities for the underserved young families of modest income that aspire to live comfortably near their place of work, of study and of leisure.

For the growing family with limited options in an increasingly challenging urban living situation, we at DMCI Homes are here for you.

At DMCI Homes, we build more than condominiums and houses, we build communities that respond to the needs and wants of the Filipino family. Residential communities by DMCI Homes provide what is healthy and suitable for the general well-being of individuals and growing families.

Beyond reliable structures, DMCI Homes’ residential communities provide a solid foundation where a family may create a place of their own and grow in a space they can truly call home, now and for years to come.

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Tagum Fiesta and Christ the King Cathedral

December 8, 2007

We arrived in the cathedral and was treated to a grand spectacle. The cathedral is certainly bigger than any church in Davao City. The architecture is reminiscent of castles with all the gold and towers. The front is adorned with a large and intricate fountain with the water pouring out of the mouth of fishes. Over the side of the cathedral are the station of the cross that are laid out in with real crosses and garden landscape. At the back holds a gigantic statue of Jesus Christ with his sacred heart.

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Requinto clan: Preserving the Pastores tradition

December 6, 2007

By Zorabelle Fran Uy and Balbino “Ka Bino” Guerrero

This article was written by Zorabelle Fran Uy, a UP Cebu Masscom student, based on interviews by Balbino “Ka Bino”Guerrero of Narcisa Requinto and Barangay captain Fernando “Nanding” Requento of Tagjaguimit, Naga City.

A clan in this new city at the southern crossroads of Metro Cebu still carries on a long lost tradition that puts an original twist in the door-to-door Christmas caroling that we know today

Known in Naga City as the Pastores, they are town carolers composed of family members of the Requinto clan who stage the Bible’s narration of the shepherds’ search for the baby Jesus coined Los Pastores.

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Written by karlom87 · Filed Under Art, Events, Religion, Tourism | Leave a Comment 

Legenda Hotel Subic Bay

December 4, 2007

I actually wrote this piece the other day at my room at the Legenda Hotel Subic. However, I wasn’t able to complete it as I was limited by a short and very expensive wifi access. So I am posting my experience just now.

We are here to attend a management seminar facilitated by our company. The seminar was great. There were a lot of lessons I took away with me to ponder on and apply in my work when I get back to Manila.

I could not say the same for the hotel. Given that I did not expect five star quality, there were still several areas where the hotel could do to improve on.

The Legenda’s front entrance is elegant. It is comparable to five star hotels that are located in the heart of Metro Manila. I actually found it impressive (of course that’s only me). The lobby provided the same ambience - elegant and luxurious. I was not looking for a Shangri-La or even a Marriott or a Best Western so this sat fine with me.

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Secret Garden

November 11, 2007

Where is this?

Written by nina bumanglag · Filed Under Education, Personal, Photography, Tourism, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Pictures Of San Miguel By The Bay (Sun Set Strip at Mall Of Asia)

November 9, 2007

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More pictures at Sonnie’s Porch 

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Ang Bagong Baywalk

November 7, 2007

No, I’m not talking about the one favorited by Fred Lim, but the sprouting San Miguel By The Bay (SMBB) at the shoreline along SM Mall of Asia. The new gig site on town.

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Flight Attendant Galore!

November 3, 2007

We recently posted an entry on local flight attendants and the pre-take off announcements. They were fun to read and would be fun to experience, but some of them were just bloopers. Now what if that boring intercom announcement was revitalized and rehashed so that it will catch the attention of all passengers?

That would be really fun and passengers would most likely pay more attention to every little detail. Every little detail including their own fashion sense!

Here’s a video taken by a passenger on a fight to Chicago. Don’t mind the video, as you will only see the aircraft’s left wing and the runway. Instead, pay attention to the flight attendant giving out the instructions. The audio is a bit off though and the FA talks as if there’s a time limit. In any case, it still is fun to listen to! If you’re having trouble listening to what the FA (we think he’s gay and cute :p) is saying, don’t fret as we have transcribed the text and placed it below the video. Welcome aboard!

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Sneak Peek: Everything Thailand

October 22, 2007

“Akala ninyo bakasyon na kayo?”

I thought my brain just melted when I heard my thesis adviser told me this. After one hellish and toxic semester, it’s quite depressing to know that it may never end. Still got tons of requirements due next week and it’s almost November. Goodness.

Now you know why my “season break” is taking longer than what was originally planned. And it’s been exactly a month already since my last update. Gah. I missss this blog, I miss making videos. And I’m here to tell everyone (uh, anyone there?) that I’m still alive and plans for my next batch of vlogs are now in the works.

Oh, right. I twitted a couple of weeks ago that my Dad went to a business trip in Thailand. I might do a vlog on this with a special guest vlogger (guess who). And now, let me just show you a little preview - a sneak peek to Thailand’s culture and performing arts:

WATCH THE VIDEO

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Win a trip for two to Singapore!

October 21, 2007

I thought the title might catch your attention. Uniquely Singapore Project Postcard 2007 might be your ticket to a holiday for two in Singapore! I’ll send you a postcard and you’ll get a chance to win!

The grand prize:
Singapore Airlines (SIA) return economy class tickets to Singapore for two, 4D3N hotel stay at The Rasa Sentosa Resort, IndoChine restaurant vouchers, Retreat Spa vouchers, CapitaVouchers by CapitaLand, complimentary tickets to the DUCKtours, the HiPPO Bus tours and Singapore River Cruises.

Leave your e-mail here and I’ll send you a Singapore postcard!

Written by Culture Shiok · Filed Under Announcement, OFW, Tourism, Travel | 2 Comments 

Romblon Chronicles: A bitter-sweet rendezvouz with RO-RO

October 16, 2007

Note: This is part of a series of my Romblon Chronicles. So watch out for the sequel this week. (Inkblots).

Finally, I am able to sit down and write what I have gone through almost two weeks ago. A week after I went to Batanes for a work-related trip which I blogged here, here, here, and here, I went to Romblon last October 4 for a consulting work with the Peace and Equity Foundation.

I was both excited and anxious about my trip to Romblon.  Had it not for the consulting fee (lolz!) and the important social mission I have to accomplish (I will blog about it later.), I would not go to Romblon. 

Find out why….

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Tuklasin ang Rodriguez: Ang Tagong Yaman ng Rizal

October 3, 2007

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Tuklasin ang Rodriguez: Ang Tagong Yaman ng Rizal

ni Miko D. Santos
Ligaya Tiamson Rubin

Guro

Mahigit sa tatlong daang kilometro kuwadradong sukat ng lupa ang nagtatanyag sa bayan ng Rodriguez bilang pinakamalaking bayan sa buong probinsya ng Rizal. Kilala rin ito sa dati nitong pangalan na Montalban, na hinango mula sa salitang Kastila na “montes” o mga bundok; dahil na rin sa heyograpikal na kalagayan ng bayan, malapit sa dalisdis ng bulubundukin ng Sierra Madre. Ang Rodriguez ay kabilang sa rehiyon ng CALABARZON at nasa dulong hilaga at ikalawang distrito ng Rizal. Binubuo ito ng labing-isang mga barangay (Balite, Burgos, Geronimo, Macabud, Manggahan, Mascap, Puray, Rosario, San Isidro, San Jose, at San Rafael), lima ang urban at anim ang maituturing na rural. Ayon sa Sensus noong taong 2000, mahigit sa sandaang libo katao ang naninirahan dito. Sa ibang salita, kulang kulang dalawampu’t limang libong pamilya at sambahayan.

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Written by Miko Santos · Filed Under BlogYaNiHaN, Tourism, Travel | 10 Comments 

The City That is Manila

October 1, 2007

Whenever ageing senators realize their chances for getting reelected appear predictably nil, or are about to fully exhaust their allowable number of terms as legislators, somehow the idea of becoming the next mayor of Manila suddenly becomes enticing.

What’s the motivating factor at play here? After all, Manila is supposedly nothing more than a cacophony of images depicting chaos, stink, litter, corruption, and apathetic blight. In short, a has been.  A city that lived its better days eons ago.

Yet, Ernie Maceda made a run for it only to lose pathetically. Ping Lacson launched a similar intention with great media fanfare but soon withdrew (after God supposedly told him to remain in the Senate). The current mayor, Alfredo Lim, already served as Manila’s mayor prior to winning a senatorial post.

Continue reading here.

Written by erisac · Filed Under Photography, Politics & Gov't, Tourism, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

September 25, 2007

Ocean Park manila_erisac

The 1.2-hectare Luneta Board­walk Platform facing Manila Bay behind the Quirino Grandstand is currently a 24-hour beehive of activities as hundreds of construction workers strive to finish the first phase of Ocean Park Manila in time for the upcoming Christmas season.

As many Manilenyos know by now, Ocean Park Manila will be a state-of-the-art complex consisting of an oceanarium, a Marine Discovery Park, promenade areas, a boardwalk and a themed and landscaped pavilion. Swimming and snorkeling facilities for visitors are also included in the project.

The oceanarium, the park’s premier attraction, is designed as a unique and world-class educational and entertainment facility dedicated to showcase the rich and diverse marine life of the Philippine aquatic environment. It will boast a transparent acrylic-made tunnel to provide visitors the experience of walking underwater and viewing sea creatures.

Click here to read complete entry.

Written by erisac · Filed Under Announcement, Blogging, Business, Current Events, Lifestyle, News, Photography, Science, Tourism | Leave a Comment 

One Time for South-East Asia - ASEAN Common Time (ACT)

September 24, 2007

There are all talks about the integration of ASEAN, politically, economically, socially, geographically, and any other *ally you can think of. But with all that talk (and media hype), one is not getting much attention (partly due to it being still a proposal) - the ASEAN Common Time or ACT, which some companies, websites, blogs, and forumers are already using.

So what is this “ASEAN Common Time” (ACT) all about? Read more by clicking here….

Written by JC John SESE Cuneta (Shixi XIE) · Filed Under Blogging, Business, Education, General, Internet, Lifestyle, Personal, Tourism, Travel, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment 

Have You Been To Baywalk Lately?

September 21, 2007

I pass by Roxas Blvd. regularly on my way to work and back, and I have witnessed how baywalk transformed from a dead area to a glamorous one where economic activity thrives. From a no man’s land to a place where family and young people spend their time. From an abandoned area to a place where both local and foreign tourists visit. I thought then, Manila went back to life. But have you been to baywalk recently? Take a look at these pics–

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More pics HERE

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Windows of Batanes

September 16, 2007

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I am back from a week of hibernation and I am coming back from Batanes with some great photos to share!

For a start, let us peep through the windows of Batanes houses.

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All Roads Led to Naga

September 16, 2007

penafranciafv.jpgAll roads led to Naga City last September 15. As expected, the traditional annual Peñafrancia fiesta has attracted people of all walks of life to converge in the little city of Naga. You could almost mistake downtown Naga as Divisoria or Baclaran. The crowds could hardly move. Vendors are everywhere, occupying even the sidewalks. Consequently, the pedestrians occupied the streets. You could easily get lost among the sea of people. Plaza Rizal became a camp for all sorts of traders. The products that are being sold range from imitation watches to abaca handicrafts. Most of these ambulant entrepreneurs have been occupying their respected tents and booths for at least a week. Some even made reservations months ahead.

Peñafrancia fiesta is supposed to be a religious festivity, but like Christmas and other Christian festivities, the commercial aspect was more emphasized. The religious ceremonies and traditions just became the excuses for merry-making and over-eating. Peñafrancia fiesta is a colonial heritage of the former Spanish masters. The celebration might be religiously shallow but it is culturally rich.

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Adrien Uichico Bags AustralAsia Scuba Diver Young Underwater Photographer Awards

September 14, 2007

Entries for AustraAsia Scuba Diver’s inaugural photo competition started pouring in as soon as it was announced in February 2007.

Hundreds of contestants from more than 25 countries entered, with a total number of images in the thousands.

Adrien Uichico is the only Filipino who made it through the finals and won not just one but two awards!

More info on Adrien Uichico Bags AustralAsia Scuba Diver Young Underwater Photographer Awards at Shutter Box Philippines.

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Bicol Blog Community - www.santigwar.com

September 11, 2007

Bicol Blog Community

Santigwar.com is a Bicol community blog site. The aim of Santigwar.com is to promote the Bicol province and to provide a place where Bicolanos congregate and share their experiences thru blogging.

Any Bicolanos or Bicolanas are FREE to post any Bicol blogs, news, showbiz, gossip, articles, advertisements, announcements and anything under the Bicol sun.

Santigwar; an old divining ritual in Bicol region that serves as the mantra of healing; the act, practice, or ceremony of exorcising.

Thanks PBS :)

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One - Celebrating Photographic Creativity in World Tourism Exhibit by Flickers Photo Club

September 11, 2007

ONE

Flickers Photo Club (FPC) turned one year old this year. But beyond just counting, “one” represents the unity with which the Club will face the challenges that lie ahead. This photo exhibition caps the celebration of last year and heralds the beginning of another eventful year. The Club also joins the celebration of World Tourism Day in recognition of the fact that we have only one world, one home. Now, take a look at our home through their photos.

Flickers Photo Club cordially invite you to join them on
September 11, 2007 at 7-9pm for the Opening Night.

The Exhibit is located at
Ground Floor, Alab Art Space
IP Philippines Building,
351 Send Gil J. Puyat Ave.
Makati City

Exhibit is open from September 11 to 30, 2007.

Check out other Photo Contests and Photo Exhibits at Shutter Box Philippines.

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The Fortune Tellers of Quiapo

September 4, 2007

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They are self-proclaimed mystics — diviners who provide uncanny insight to those craving for a glimpse of the future. Their fees range from 100 pesos at the start of the session to 500 pesos and higher at the end.

Skeptics, however, regard them as mystic misfits — a gang of crackpots or fakes afforded with equal scorn as those document counterfeiters of Recto.

Nonetheless, these fortune tellers of Quiapo’s Plaza Miranda manage to remain in business; attracting a steady stream of customers who regard them with a strange mix of caution and reverence just in case they turn out to be true seers.

And in response to the public’s ambivalent attitude, they maintain a closely-knit association amongst one another for self-preservation, though adhering to a loose hierarchical order — the tarot card readers on top, the numerologists and palm readers next, and everybody else at the bottom. As with any pecking order, those on top think and act with utmost superiority; hence, the tarot card readers regard the powers of those below their rank as less potent and whose readings may lack accuracy.

Read complete entry here. 

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