tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89339938105952866932024-03-05T15:08:36.211+08:00My Philippine Travel... Angelo's AdventuresPlaces Galore. Philippines at its best. This site is intended to promote tourism in the Philippines.Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-79417080406408537242007-11-04T20:41:00.000+08:002007-11-09T17:30:01.197+08:00Clubhouse, San Isidro Village, Batangas<span style="font-size:85%;">Me, Ailene, and the kids attended the 7th birthday of my cousin’s son. It’s a day for the kids… There were cotton candies, ice cream, fish balls, etc. The party was hosted by McDonalds and the kids’ foods were catered by them as well. As for the adults, a separate catering service was commissioned. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">There were lots of games, balloons, giveaways and toys. My kids enjoyed particularly my youngest, Gio. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Immediately after the formal party is a swimming pool party. Inasmuch as we like Gelo and Gio to take a dip at the pool, we have to say “pass” this time as it is already late and my wife and I still have some important matters to attend to. To appease the kids, Ailene and I promised that we will take them swimming some other time. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The party was held at the clubhouse of San Isidro Village located at San Isidro, Batangas, Philippines – a decent place for parties and swimming. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">My personal rating: 6 out of 10.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTmDgnd0F3bowXQzfSpz8phlfhhs8C1rqYMBoB6spePDfPTN6u9HBuJ1gd6NMhj9ORIt1YS6V4N48l9VdwBKXYW1OpXtfvxmWrfO2egFAiymQ7kmEKCvK6aiEdev85EvJVCSb1WIMgF8/s1600-h/Picture+040.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130001945896502962" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px" height="100" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQTmDgnd0F3bowXQzfSpz8phlfhhs8C1rqYMBoB6spePDfPTN6u9HBuJ1gd6NMhj9ORIt1YS6V4N48l9VdwBKXYW1OpXtfvxmWrfO2egFAiymQ7kmEKCvK6aiEdev85EvJVCSb1WIMgF8/s200/Picture+040.jpg" width="132" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweOSjx3-o1tPssUlfVttFlxIarKAWqKYx3SzNMqZX1e0t3YVJKuMddCVsPOmuGW_60D3VWjmNmIIks6xsEa3GWJhX0XgTwO5djqAm_AlX4R1SNQDy0El_Olvt7YYXgPMN9eAdhZXOjG0/s1600-h/Picture+041.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130001954486437570" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px" height="104" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiweOSjx3-o1tPssUlfVttFlxIarKAWqKYx3SzNMqZX1e0t3YVJKuMddCVsPOmuGW_60D3VWjmNmIIks6xsEa3GWJhX0XgTwO5djqAm_AlX4R1SNQDy0El_Olvt7YYXgPMN9eAdhZXOjG0/s200/Picture+041.jpg" width="141" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMPKXoR1GiYArQJMHU-8dCV1HShaK-3X9UINg3Asqin-tnrt3E5j5oXkmeOMjxinJ4yLLNfYKGbBYXOP3QvBuytnRa4eyox5JX-BWfGXgDiuyCm1hca430ZTbWl-BmTs6KaFBUkq5xDc/s1600-h/Picture+021.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130001933011601042" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px" height="107" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMPKXoR1GiYArQJMHU-8dCV1HShaK-3X9UINg3Asqin-tnrt3E5j5oXkmeOMjxinJ4yLLNfYKGbBYXOP3QvBuytnRa4eyox5JX-BWfGXgDiuyCm1hca430ZTbWl-BmTs6KaFBUkq5xDc/s200/Picture+021.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4i35nSxvO099ibXEjXma4088VLjtkFicViOqgnWU_cBueP-ypVT2cfXYtnumlCoRfxRALmPN1P8Ip5g4_7b5EZ1Nu4UJZOve6Mlx_UotPr1zeYACOzwyt1MOgdWxsc8EHr4NK3d_hek/s1600-h/Picture+045.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130002560076826338" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px" height="105" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhd4i35nSxvO099ibXEjXma4088VLjtkFicViOqgnWU_cBueP-ypVT2cfXYtnumlCoRfxRALmPN1P8Ip5g4_7b5EZ1Nu4UJZOve6Mlx_UotPr1zeYACOzwyt1MOgdWxsc8EHr4NK3d_hek/s200/Picture+045.jpg" width="142" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7wyHdICKenW_SFsOi2G_EWfzgrGco4lwE1F_9X_qHpidj5i_ThWZ7XLy8-lp1rJnaYTsKvPjRLIWiNOSsKTUBBnOAevfsfIZ17dKuVIDJ4suDh5MGHAgtcm3kMuOw4S3O39-czSEkPc/s1600-h/Picture+022.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130001937306568354" style="WIDTH: 137px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px" height="133" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo7wyHdICKenW_SFsOi2G_EWfzgrGco4lwE1F_9X_qHpidj5i_ThWZ7XLy8-lp1rJnaYTsKvPjRLIWiNOSsKTUBBnOAevfsfIZ17dKuVIDJ4suDh5MGHAgtcm3kMuOw4S3O39-czSEkPc/s200/Picture+022.jpg" width="131" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrKlr6rmrRQHknKNoIaN5sq6XbdkinkCEw_LT1f-HXHzcfnv3zsh81ESqSSzXmcZpYCymRy9L3HIP8BHdiozUFPiwcV-ceXBxxMOvjGdh-azP27SSWSYahsFToOKezz_aFqcIGhYN48fU/s1600-h/Picture+044.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130002568666760946" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 100px" height="106" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrKlr6rmrRQHknKNoIaN5sq6XbdkinkCEw_LT1f-HXHzcfnv3zsh81ESqSSzXmcZpYCymRy9L3HIP8BHdiozUFPiwcV-ceXBxxMOvjGdh-azP27SSWSYahsFToOKezz_aFqcIGhYN48fU/s200/Picture+044.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-5020215856228575722007-11-02T21:21:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:44:28.424+08:00Residence Inn Tagaytay<span style="font-size:85%;">During the long break, my wife and I decided to take the kids out to Tagaytay. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">We were planning to go horse back riding, but the horses were limited and we have to wait from a long line to have our turn. We don't have the luxury of time, so we let the kids ride the bike instead. Afterwards, we went to Residence Inn to visit the mini-zoo. The kids enjoyed the animals that we lost track of time. It was already dark that we decided to have our dinner at the place as well. We went home around 7 PM.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Tagaytay is really great. The weather is perfect and the views are really amazing, particulary Taal Lake and Volcano. It's an almost 2 hours drive from Batangas City. And with respect to Manila, I believe travel time is almost the same. It's the summer capital of Southern Luzon, Philippines.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">As regards to Residence Inn, the place is okay. It's a hotel inn and restaurant also. It has a viewdeck, garden, mini-zoo, and serpentarium that the kids will truly enjoy. For the thrill-seekers, you can have a live animal encounter and have your pictures taken with the tiger cubs, of course, for a fee.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">We plan on coming back and perhaps having an overnight stay. And on our next visit, we'll make sure that the kids will experience riding a horse. As a whole, it was a very tiring and enjoying adventure.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">My personal rating of Tagatay and Residense Inn: 7.5 and 7 out of 10 respectively.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Enjoy our pictures:</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZlsypa8RrNUBUS1PK8FGDeK86ZXejdmh0-Bj55DtpQVp_PFBYnc9REmlfGkLm5vp_iwuDfYDcv__xhqnppCTQrA2lMqPF-JZpW9-HlMXOirfOEIARMvyd1fOttGBCRI9pEei9wUpGFjQ/s1600-h/Tagaytay+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129671774580589618" style="WIDTH: 107px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 75px" height="89" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZlsypa8RrNUBUS1PK8FGDeK86ZXejdmh0-Bj55DtpQVp_PFBYnc9REmlfGkLm5vp_iwuDfYDcv__xhqnppCTQrA2lMqPF-JZpW9-HlMXOirfOEIARMvyd1fOttGBCRI9pEei9wUpGFjQ/s200/Tagaytay+007.jpg" width="107" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2u-nEjlwuV5_H6C-wUYBzHqbfVsgnCdeWk5A7sC61tX4fEzVFlXWyZ6_8Bzx8nzDto5JFxNb3F0Huem8lMIyO6khtlESfHGjYGt6x-cyEdTQfpF6HNoHgW08kXtpgTpLT96inPNO9UwI/s1600-h/Tagaytay+013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129671787465491522" style="WIDTH: 108px; 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CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 76px" height="76" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9B-krTl1__N6uLiPTxY33HCEWKDjVe_sgLJjgmlj0WxLqp91Be51Fgnj05sZO_RtXeM4U8I2dREvsopJdB_gLGTrVlh6QXWOhIMFCff0N140epNh_AXFlGdBy4kf8jgrscK6Hodfzs9s/s200/Tagaytay+087.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm9fAgQ5D8WosQoDJz15gYEb2rCHWjllYd7HQ5RVBkvbCe5wzhu4scYUeCuVysPyTJUUfcnrmm46nAM0MTm77F0gBmMZbo2p2nANAfWr3yZJMcKZ3oEP8CqBD4MbOtY6z973rK6Cp6KZw/s1600-h/Tagaytay+093.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129672586329408674" style="WIDTH: 107px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 76px" height="76" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm9fAgQ5D8WosQoDJz15gYEb2rCHWjllYd7HQ5RVBkvbCe5wzhu4scYUeCuVysPyTJUUfcnrmm46nAM0MTm77F0gBmMZbo2p2nANAfWr3yZJMcKZ3oEP8CqBD4MbOtY6z973rK6Cp6KZw/s200/Tagaytay+093.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-72262339137477432072007-10-26T20:51:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:45:52.402+08:00UP Balay Kalinaw<span style="font-size:85%;">My wife had a planning activity at UP Bahay Kalinaw located at Guerrero corner Dagohoy Streets, UP Camplus, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.</span><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Not your ideal place though. But if you need a place or venue for meetings, seminars, conference, etc. away from office distractions, not to mention, budget constraints, then you can try this place.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">A little info can be found at this site: </span><a href="http://www.upd.edu.ph/updmap1b.htm"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.upd.edu.ph/updmap1b.htm</span></a></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">My wife's personal rating: 5 out of 10.</span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUBusg_zPgUrudxk6udZQG-ZY-DjzhYF3QB5ZLDRpLVG9H0apolDyP6zoX9eq9ySr6LaAhY0SQmE-DQUXlsm5dV15Mn5p9KE7zFYpnMDnQ-LE3ktEqzIKfEpSIc_HSc4bii1bbIAACQSM/s1600-h/Picture+027.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129648972599215138" style="WIDTH: 157px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 105px" height="105" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUBusg_zPgUrudxk6udZQG-ZY-DjzhYF3QB5ZLDRpLVG9H0apolDyP6zoX9eq9ySr6LaAhY0SQmE-DQUXlsm5dV15Mn5p9KE7zFYpnMDnQ-LE3ktEqzIKfEpSIc_HSc4bii1bbIAACQSM/s200/Picture+027.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWb5GE5LgMfUmS9xH5QJ_ghLKj9XEFr0kfUhZUYTXgFAieciI2Lw0-NQf6tIG_nRf3b4IPVHkOh2e5dvaFwBsZezd-Lrp4qU7oH_1jc0yh5pBye-7Y6eAlfQdYpztMXLrhODx53VyGzwk/s1600-h/Picture+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129647984756736978" style="CURSOR: hand" height="105" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWb5GE5LgMfUmS9xH5QJ_ghLKj9XEFr0kfUhZUYTXgFAieciI2Lw0-NQf6tIG_nRf3b4IPVHkOh2e5dvaFwBsZezd-Lrp4qU7oH_1jc0yh5pBye-7Y6eAlfQdYpztMXLrhODx53VyGzwk/s200/Picture+003.jpg" width="156" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_rv1NNJ8LGIcWmQGQbxRSY_8NWHG-rtnZjkvg6-MhGmJ1WuxjBvrFHVmqCA6B6_c063KaRYpm6iT7LcUm-jWmeqG0oLpX5uZXm8c-5Nr0o1KyyyVr7W6fAKsWm-_m-7jI3sRaMgdSFgA/s1600-h/Picture+010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129647993346671586" style="WIDTH: 156px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 105px" height="100" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_rv1NNJ8LGIcWmQGQbxRSY_8NWHG-rtnZjkvg6-MhGmJ1WuxjBvrFHVmqCA6B6_c063KaRYpm6iT7LcUm-jWmeqG0oLpX5uZXm8c-5Nr0o1KyyyVr7W6fAKsWm-_m-7jI3sRaMgdSFgA/s200/Picture+010.jpg" width="156" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx1CBMeocXXyfam3kxDar8dTfPCAaoSbIndfiJS-crwi9pBQHTl82Rj51WA3hLJf1luNIKV9oL7lcoIeYCdw8JhhSY1O0ZbRw0TPUZAFHuHoC10BK89qWItIeoKNzkQql_MNcCGknq7fY/s1600-h/Picture+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129648001936606194" style="WIDTH: 157px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 103px" height="100" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx1CBMeocXXyfam3kxDar8dTfPCAaoSbIndfiJS-crwi9pBQHTl82Rj51WA3hLJf1luNIKV9oL7lcoIeYCdw8JhhSY1O0ZbRw0TPUZAFHuHoC10BK89qWItIeoKNzkQql_MNcCGknq7fY/s200/Picture+012.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqaV_sXvCjwfib6eKhBNWFN3c1VR7Ba_bUrFcyMItJjk2V11oR8wvDKmD5tikHqLRMdHskUlcVlekpNZocAy0RPK2HOVpaxryhtyAHYiTnpne_kGH6FeMG3kFK3kgg6TKYrZtGa6m2nHM/s1600-h/Picture+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129648006231573506" style="WIDTH: 156px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 103px" height="100" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqaV_sXvCjwfib6eKhBNWFN3c1VR7Ba_bUrFcyMItJjk2V11oR8wvDKmD5tikHqLRMdHskUlcVlekpNZocAy0RPK2HOVpaxryhtyAHYiTnpne_kGH6FeMG3kFK3kgg6TKYrZtGa6m2nHM/s200/Picture+014.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_0y2UHh09arMJp64atsv8i94vg4egPnPnLXc5fcC-M7FDv5i3AdRMbbsGuaWnvFR0DD5-YecJK_Wa1t1_cv1YF5YudSekWhWt67COMzhnCAbcQHUw-i4-_cmKR4THFntqVYyr0bJHkY/s1600-h/Picture+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129648014821508114" style="WIDTH: 157px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px" height="100" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9_0y2UHh09arMJp64atsv8i94vg4egPnPnLXc5fcC-M7FDv5i3AdRMbbsGuaWnvFR0DD5-YecJK_Wa1t1_cv1YF5YudSekWhWt67COMzhnCAbcQHUw-i4-_cmKR4THFntqVYyr0bJHkY/s200/Picture+015.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a></div>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-28605396465073579042007-10-24T14:13:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:46:34.791+08:00The Conservatory, Manila Peninsula Hotel<span style="font-size:85%;">We just had a joint event with Finarch and Microsoft to showcase the Financial Architect Solution. Financial Architect is an application based on Microsoft technology intended for Basel II compliance of financial institutions. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">It was an early morning event that spanned around 3 hours. We have a speaker from Microsoft and one from our foreign partner, Finarch, directly from Belgium. The event was s</span><span style="font-size:85%;">uccessful in a way with respect to the positive turnaround of attendance by representatives of executive management of different banks. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Further, we got positive responses and feedbacks, and we just hope that the Financial Architect solution would penetrate the Philippine market.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">We would like to thank all our guests for sparing us some time from their busy schedule, brave the traffic due to bad weather, to take part on this event. Kudos to all of you!</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">As regards to the venue, We held the event at the Conservatory, Manila Peninsula Hotel located at Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines. The place is ideal for functions, seminars, mini parties, etc. On a regular day, the Conservatory is a restaurant where some of the best bands in the Philippines play soul, blues, pop, retro and jazz standards. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">The food and the service are okay, sadly, I don't have any idea on rates.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">My personal rating: 7.5 out of 10.</span><br /><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Please check out some photos:</span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOU4_Erux5S2UyUS5sNPz0_t9-Cnvpzn9D7guREoPsvaP32XmzBL4OytpaiuFAN60eGvXpR0T4T2GLaIWNAvQm6hn1EOM9O7BH3Pi01wi8QLmH7wFJjVSf2bvBOnaYBEzxtQJ7QzQRiWQ/s1600-h/Picture+067.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124785064976804482" style="CURSOR: hand" height="116" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOU4_Erux5S2UyUS5sNPz0_t9-Cnvpzn9D7guREoPsvaP32XmzBL4OytpaiuFAN60eGvXpR0T4T2GLaIWNAvQm6hn1EOM9O7BH3Pi01wi8QLmH7wFJjVSf2bvBOnaYBEzxtQJ7QzQRiWQ/s200/Picture+067.jpg" width="152" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSpa7kHckmF70YPEf-lerHLiIB9AatCZAfm5ahfNd4AGFOFSMc1RZwRuAfKQpRg-oVWV0tCJtBuOMZ1LjnQe4YKwo3sThNhfLZ0dgKY6WqJDMwXp0phLANB0ZUNDk44kTzVDs-AIQR0A/s1600-h/Picture+068.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124785069271771794" style="WIDTH: 152px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 116px" height="115" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSpa7kHckmF70YPEf-lerHLiIB9AatCZAfm5ahfNd4AGFOFSMc1RZwRuAfKQpRg-oVWV0tCJtBuOMZ1LjnQe4YKwo3sThNhfLZ0dgKY6WqJDMwXp0phLANB0ZUNDk44kTzVDs-AIQR0A/s200/Picture+068.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGo0dgTUt-iDEKmhG5ryuscONxR0amFvIGyvzIaEKDN9O5gtD_gKi6wEYzFfidKI5SUfTFDhyphenhyphenGhHIW-FhwPoWrC4pHCtKtaf1Te4-pWpM_i59QCwLX0Q-F9xqJqC6tw6UpQIGChyphenhyphen1-Uo/s1600-h/Picture+077.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124785073566739106" style="WIDTH: 152px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 116px" height="150" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaGo0dgTUt-iDEKmhG5ryuscONxR0amFvIGyvzIaEKDN9O5gtD_gKi6wEYzFfidKI5SUfTFDhyphenhyphenGhHIW-FhwPoWrC4pHCtKtaf1Te4-pWpM_i59QCwLX0Q-F9xqJqC6tw6UpQIGChyphenhyphen1-Uo/s200/Picture+077.jpg" width="152" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmfS6AlM2U9qLW2dy-Pq6saOGLaoQ5jMPUM2831bfhO-HwRnCmylnQLg6E9pC7lfZBSSov3KOQSTwZFyEfDeY-h7NqATFi7VRvhXHqRpuFZh9IV7aDsO1gP-UNiIl2KxClr-Y6KD8WD4g/s1600-h/Picture+087.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124785077861706418" style="WIDTH: 152px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 116px" height="116" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmfS6AlM2U9qLW2dy-Pq6saOGLaoQ5jMPUM2831bfhO-HwRnCmylnQLg6E9pC7lfZBSSov3KOQSTwZFyEfDeY-h7NqATFi7VRvhXHqRpuFZh9IV7aDsO1gP-UNiIl2KxClr-Y6KD8WD4g/s200/Picture+087.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirHqIstZgPs_3TFB16VdOuUlmcE6cCIYFkU3937MIegrehKGcRZbJlmyOAUv18pISES1njA9R4imHmDsXpG7brHtJ-v8pF-XVhKZuk_UkyRzbrrE23oRmwlffilySUfdV99_xLZL39YL4/s1600-h/Picture+089.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124785086451641026" style="WIDTH: 152px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 116px" height="116" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirHqIstZgPs_3TFB16VdOuUlmcE6cCIYFkU3937MIegrehKGcRZbJlmyOAUv18pISES1njA9R4imHmDsXpG7brHtJ-v8pF-XVhKZuk_UkyRzbrrE23oRmwlffilySUfdV99_xLZL39YL4/s200/Picture+089.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJhnXxUFVq4wcQSrfFnE5KPwYI4ONilII9RULCC-rz0sNwFhDdrp_NUKkymJ_nk1vs5O-2sNEzP-rzzXTNuJsxvhEuX8EiZpoj1csnFiTiEpKvfzb82Q316Qw-eBgpf7o5Dz5X5lH84M/s1600-h/Picture+090.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124791408643500754" style="WIDTH: 152px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 116px" height="115" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkJhnXxUFVq4wcQSrfFnE5KPwYI4ONilII9RULCC-rz0sNwFhDdrp_NUKkymJ_nk1vs5O-2sNEzP-rzzXTNuJsxvhEuX8EiZpoj1csnFiTiEpKvfzb82Q316Qw-eBgpf7o5Dz5X5lH84M/s200/Picture+090.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a></p>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-20714596605597812522007-10-23T18:47:00.000+08:002007-11-13T14:43:16.767+08:00Travelling the Philippines!<span style="font-size:85%;">I thought of writing this blog to revisit in my mind the beautiful places in the Philippines I have set foot on. Indeed, my eyes are lucky to have witness mother nature at its best.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">My first job was in Batangas City and was later transferred to Oriental Mindoro. In Oriental, I have visited places like Calapan, Victoria, Socorro, Pinamalayan, Bongabong, Roxas, etc. I have been to the Occidental was well, particulary San Jose. I left Mindoro in favor of a new job in Manila which is in line with my computer degree.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">My second job was on a bank. Here, I travel a lot to different branches doing technical system works, either troubleshooting, upgrades, or new implementations. I enjoyed my work because I get to see different places from south to north of Philippines. I've been to places in the north like Isabela, Laoag, La Union, Baguio, Dagupan, Lingayen, Tarlac, etc. As regards to south, I've been to Naga, Palawan, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Kalibo, Cebu, General Santos, Butuan, etc. Though my job was exciting, I have to call it quits for greener pastures.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I'm on my third job now. I have less work-related travel, but my job is now more focused and it yields more benefits, careerwise and financialwise.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Among the places in the Philippines I have visited, the notable ones are as follows:</span><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.boracay.cc/Marzon-Beach-Resort.htm">Marzon Beach Resort </a>in Bulabog, Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan. I would personally rate this resort 7 out of 10. However, for the Boracay sand, I'll give it a 10!</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.travel.pangasinan.com/Places/100-island/100-island.htm">Hundred Islands National Park </a>in Brgy. Lucap, Alaminos City, Pangasinan. 6.5 out of 10 would be my personal rating. The place is nice, but I have reservations on the maintenance of the place. But for the enchanting view of the islands, a salute to a rating of 9.</span></li><li><a href="http://www.camiguinisland.net/"><span style="font-size:85%;">Camiguin Beach Club </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">in Barrio Yumbing, Mambajo, Camiguin Island. This is 8.5 out of 10. I love the pool, the service is good, not to mention our unique tour of White Island. Camiguin is really one of a kind. In one day, we are able to visit great places like Hot Spring, Cold Spring, Sunken Cemetery, Station of the Cross on a hill, and Tuasan Falls. It's highly recommended for all those nature lover.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.dospalmas.com.ph/">Dos Palmas Island Resort and Spa </a>located among a group of islands and sandbars in Honda Bay, northeast of Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan. This is the best resort I have been to so far. As Dos Palma say: "Celebrate the joys of a great island experience. The freedom of escape... The luxury of time... The tranquility of nature... All within the timeless embrace of a private island haven." Rating- a whopping 9 out of 10.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.waypoints.ph/detail_gen.html?wpt=ugrivr">Underground River </a>in Sabang, Puerto Princesa. Personally, I'll rate this 7. For the unique experience, a rate of 8.5.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><a href="http://www.1000kmedia.com/adventure/tcf.html">Crocodile Farm </a>located between Iwahig and Puerto Prinsesa in Palawan. Not much to see because the crocs are sleeping most of the time. But for the effort and importance they are giving to the crocodile conservation project, a perfect 10!</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Lastly, during my collegiate days, I was able to visit two great places among our numerous barkada out-of-town gimiks. One is a very tranquil island known as Polilio Island in Quezon, and the second Puerto Galera in Mindoro.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">Writing this blog was one great experience. I was able to travel a great whole of Philippines in 40 minutes writing time. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Truly, Philippines and Philippine tourism has a lot to offer globally.</span></p>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-74893907533881242032007-09-29T19:50:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:50:21.208+08:00Kabayan Beach Resort Version 2.0<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Kabayan, here we are again! Told you it's worth revisiting.<br /><br />Last time, my brother wasn't around because he's working in Qatar. Since he's here in the Philipppines for two-weeks break, might as well spend some quality time with him in the beach - of course, his treat. :)<br /><br />Nothing's new, except that the waves are a little wild because there is a storm way north. Well, there's no reason not to get fun... Me and my kids spent most of our time in the pool.<br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Oh, by the way, we are a big group this time. Together with us is Tata, 'To Qits and 'Ta Nor, 'Ta Mely, 'Ta Norma, 'To Bino, Ate Susan, Jopet, and Geejei. We rented two adjacent rooms - Bahay Rosal and Casa Blanca.<br /></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">We brought in a lot of food to cook. Mom prepared great meals for dinner as we surprised my brother who is celebrating his birthday on the 22nd of October. We celebrated in advance because he'll be leaving for Qatar again in two-weeks time.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:85%;">The whole trip was as equally enjoying as our first trip to Kabayan. </span></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /></span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><span style="font-size:85%;">My personal rating: 7 out of 10.<br /><br />Can there be a 3rd visit? Well, let us see...<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXoKEmHCGQpe1nwfBARz0L39uANW6xnNShltV_wUhKIo4GjjvbYobubrG9B-COtgokvk5Wzc4YV1gN-6tjY9M7Vbyn77h8k9MSWvFK6GgNrdLzj4OuD0U6-CPIUWJ8zFzGAb701YrhAa8/s1600-h/100_2699.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119678056804083394" style="WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 118px" height="179" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXoKEmHCGQpe1nwfBARz0L39uANW6xnNShltV_wUhKIo4GjjvbYobubrG9B-COtgokvk5Wzc4YV1gN-6tjY9M7Vbyn77h8k9MSWvFK6GgNrdLzj4OuD0U6-CPIUWJ8zFzGAb701YrhAa8/s320/100_2699.jpg" width="214" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg5U6Q2TpStszZ5ZRyrNCSfUMoA6HBEi6JqEyXnlAu_ay5ABqMuTbF78vt343KeitX3ytNVNQS1RfEdKUIN33MkpGrubnGL57yF08nOLhyHFE-LqxTQuRsJ8XLXo88sooKS4_0q1Q-MU0/s1600-h/100_2704.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119678061099050706" style="WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 118px" height="240" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg5U6Q2TpStszZ5ZRyrNCSfUMoA6HBEi6JqEyXnlAu_ay5ABqMuTbF78vt343KeitX3ytNVNQS1RfEdKUIN33MkpGrubnGL57yF08nOLhyHFE-LqxTQuRsJ8XLXo88sooKS4_0q1Q-MU0/s320/100_2704.jpg" width="177" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1mTKX_30XN2BNcba7P1aK5YPwS_GMAw147EYe-_6ek2c4b-fiZ1jKJMa9BU_0_bCp0nVXgwlq8cNT5bOnbOgrziHHca5JcDVe1fL3zSQpW19RftXxwqgyFwW5IueZkxSdnYHbKgLr-o/s1600-h/100_2695.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119678069688985314" style="WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 118px" height="240" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd1mTKX_30XN2BNcba7P1aK5YPwS_GMAw147EYe-_6ek2c4b-fiZ1jKJMa9BU_0_bCp0nVXgwlq8cNT5bOnbOgrziHHca5JcDVe1fL3zSQpW19RftXxwqgyFwW5IueZkxSdnYHbKgLr-o/s320/100_2695.jpg" width="174" border="0" /></a><br /></span></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOFUArBMFoCaM6uD0en59VT5Ma1O0dsec7iAxjHbGZaM-aZv4hbS634oeLHW4tcPjMHxIysqjfC_jdDOVppApRxKKomE674KcXG7FsN_YoLQyk30I_C8fBSsnQw89xPsTtZCgoSGB0ZE/s1600-h/100_2707.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119678073983952626" style="WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 118px" height="115" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtOFUArBMFoCaM6uD0en59VT5Ma1O0dsec7iAxjHbGZaM-aZv4hbS634oeLHW4tcPjMHxIysqjfC_jdDOVppApRxKKomE674KcXG7FsN_YoLQyk30I_C8fBSsnQw89xPsTtZCgoSGB0ZE/s320/100_2707.jpg" width="320" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvho0HV8mDqpURvJRUADQuP9st8TRQlxlt7aXY-5ZEqa13rIYlj6yvJRe7GJe1QKCtkddYa-8QxR0qvSKSxX7-QFhQfTJIBA6yz1OtGg9zKdapZuHbZppizRfb7u0OiRABP1ua3gtOWKs/s1600-h/100_2716.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125167419038974594" style="WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 118px" height="117" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvho0HV8mDqpURvJRUADQuP9st8TRQlxlt7aXY-5ZEqa13rIYlj6yvJRe7GJe1QKCtkddYa-8QxR0qvSKSxX7-QFhQfTJIBA6yz1OtGg9zKdapZuHbZppizRfb7u0OiRABP1ua3gtOWKs/s200/100_2716.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwk0jU3UqB6nfIcdSmsgJDODFcDPnUlfTZiypp1myyln-JFrlMwn97qAbhN8-AnylNvZs_7zs5s33wSq0mVXvdSItygJ4Tp0IX2Q3MKUir1djspLttty5GOYUDSDOHL99KLQLnsbkpwU/s1600-h/100_2696.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125167388974203506" style="WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 118px" height="118" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwk0jU3UqB6nfIcdSmsgJDODFcDPnUlfTZiypp1myyln-JFrlMwn97qAbhN8-AnylNvZs_7zs5s33wSq0mVXvdSItygJ4Tp0IX2Q3MKUir1djspLttty5GOYUDSDOHL99KLQLnsbkpwU/s200/100_2696.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-44187187249451440742007-07-21T18:56:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:51:31.867+08:00Kabayan Beach Resort<span style="font-size:85%;">Eat, Sleep, Swim, and Play - the best way to spend a day.<br /><br />We decided to spend a weekend on a beach resort to celebrate my youngest's 2nd birthday. We went to a place called Kabayan Beach Resort in Bgy. Laiya Aplaya, San Juan, Batangas, Philippines. The place was referred to me by my colleagues Cocoy and PJ. It's around 1 to 2 kilometers nearer than Blue Choral Beach Resort.<br /><br />'Twas indeed relaxing to have fun under the sun. Me and my family spent the whole day in the beach, then let the hours fly by at night in the pool.<br /><br />The place is nice and the ambience is very cozy at night. Plus, rates are good without compromising quality of overall stay. We spent Php 7,200 on room named Rosal- this, with a 10% discount for non-peak season. The room has a maximum capacity of 12 and a sleeping capacity of 9. But of course, you can request for extra matresses. What's nice about this resort is that you can bring in food to cook. The room is equipped with refrigerator, water dispenser to include 5 gallons of distilled water, cable TV, cooking and dining utensils. It's a great fit if you're budget conscious. :)<br /><br />Check their website: </span><a href="http://www.kabayanresort.com.ph/"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.kabayanresort.com.ph/</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br />My personal rating: 7 out of 10.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Some of our pics. Enjoy!<br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmyPQXpJeoaakRmamJ6QKDU1om4l6OAZ08eZ2n3LqEkrDBN1WU86Q0Slh0YUIFU2Uk3q5CcIm3fQsFQSajotcRdsX8uYNs-kR5NDQx2yq_6KlsEogWr46DkA499KE3FugFRNtrWfyhURk/s1600-h/Picture+015.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119689842194343778" style="WIDTH: 203px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" height="142" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmyPQXpJeoaakRmamJ6QKDU1om4l6OAZ08eZ2n3LqEkrDBN1WU86Q0Slh0YUIFU2Uk3q5CcIm3fQsFQSajotcRdsX8uYNs-kR5NDQx2yq_6KlsEogWr46DkA499KE3FugFRNtrWfyhURk/s320/Picture+015.jpg" width="228" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBhLOXqmAuGQ3_k4jHD6YZX65xs4v1LLaANe1imTLjAIoLK0UXcb65l_YvAw3JG3LXyPFXEgvTl8oxoa8wgGcJeqKx0jwRVUiEarwG94ysoS-Qv7BqsZbdueAE7mRhA4hDW98Ra6FP3Q/s1600-h/Picture+017.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119689846489311090" style="WIDTH: 203px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" height="240" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinBhLOXqmAuGQ3_k4jHD6YZX65xs4v1LLaANe1imTLjAIoLK0UXcb65l_YvAw3JG3LXyPFXEgvTl8oxoa8wgGcJeqKx0jwRVUiEarwG94ysoS-Qv7BqsZbdueAE7mRhA4hDW98Ra6FP3Q/s320/Picture+017.jpg" width="213" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-ftPD2msCSxr4kTNIdSt6sGvoBoTaoFh0CPUbVWpPYqy4kBuDm8fjcohkfnQYhEjts95LwT0a-vtF1qfjof3aA8I6IY_wJ8qu0lg9r-gKzXKix6j5EBrF3EKn1F1-T2bJK-iBVCgSOc/s1600-h/Picture+023.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119689855079245698" style="WIDTH: 203px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 135px" height="240" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB-ftPD2msCSxr4kTNIdSt6sGvoBoTaoFh0CPUbVWpPYqy4kBuDm8fjcohkfnQYhEjts95LwT0a-vtF1qfjof3aA8I6IY_wJ8qu0lg9r-gKzXKix6j5EBrF3EKn1F1-T2bJK-iBVCgSOc/s320/Picture+023.jpg" width="214" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLV0vqL-Vq9rPZagEfVZukSIG_9m0I4Va0b7lgUQIuiz3aM1WqvGqMx2HnuqR7TVRMSwyY_5xI27NCSb2zWLpYbNsd-G6bsl0msW9Y0EaSqAELjvLmfJdrrfNBAtl9PjR30a6kXeYuY8s/s1600-h/Picture+025.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119689859374213010" style="WIDTH: 203px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 135px" height="142" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLV0vqL-Vq9rPZagEfVZukSIG_9m0I4Va0b7lgUQIuiz3aM1WqvGqMx2HnuqR7TVRMSwyY_5xI27NCSb2zWLpYbNsd-G6bsl0msW9Y0EaSqAELjvLmfJdrrfNBAtl9PjR30a6kXeYuY8s/s320/Picture+025.jpg" width="320" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGiJj0OuP1b9HRmVxPFqaHWbGsVxK14g8HlK7gHx1N5gjNkNJeNSpxYq6RrVYBZV9Rk3RizX2Y3jX3VwDZ7PHwBOv7ifDpQ63JBSb08SHBAvZMAClpqSSEEmy0SxHo1WFxZesR34oupE/s1600-h/Picture+022.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119689867964147618" style="WIDTH: 203px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 136px" height="240" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQGiJj0OuP1b9HRmVxPFqaHWbGsVxK14g8HlK7gHx1N5gjNkNJeNSpxYq6RrVYBZV9Rk3RizX2Y3jX3VwDZ7PHwBOv7ifDpQ63JBSb08SHBAvZMAClpqSSEEmy0SxHo1WFxZesR34oupE/s320/Picture+022.jpg" width="213" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaETJsbhweW1CrATUfjtdkOMNhqT79_0_VCvUXmcvq6vazCYV2KAtigC54dQfz0YyqDi70JDisEgrRSLDT2uxCLIWESPlEk6SSwfnZOFHYswau2b7OLkwfX3h0Mzwe4bJGorberpSauCw/s1600-h/Picture+030.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125168613039882898" style="WIDTH: 203px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 137px" height="137" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaETJsbhweW1CrATUfjtdkOMNhqT79_0_VCvUXmcvq6vazCYV2KAtigC54dQfz0YyqDi70JDisEgrRSLDT2uxCLIWESPlEk6SSwfnZOFHYswau2b7OLkwfX3h0Mzwe4bJGorberpSauCw/s200/Picture+030.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-17644623035544053712007-06-02T20:16:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:51:44.712+08:00JVC Beach Resort<span style="font-size:85%;">Swimming on a month of June? It's never too late for an outing. What the heck, it's not raining anyway.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">My brother is leaving for this new job in Qatar and it has been a long while since we had an outing with him. He used to work in Saudi Arabia and it's very unfortunate that his yearly vacation doesn't fall on a summer. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">So, because we were blessed with good weather, without planning much, we pack our things, brought some food, and find a beach not far from our home. We chance upon JVC Beach Resort in Mabini, Batangas, Philippines. The place is small and there are no great facilities and amenities, but it's clean and quite anyway. Quite??? Maybe because we almost have the resort by ourselves. Hahaha. Remember, it's already June...</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">It didn't cost as much. We just paid for the entrance and rented a couple of tables for a few hundreds. It's really very cheap but minus the amenities of class A resorts. It's around 45 minutes drive from Batangas City.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">My personal rating: 4 out of 10.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzK8EVluEYZ_uO4RbTXnyv1a01AexWkmV3oZoGTZByWPWz-EjkmS7goOfbNvG64wF79tvy6c38liC-_BYWV0BSpC8lC5IwVG7nxU-uUF7xwUZNLj-Gn68hEP6tGwxpF-6ygKpdka9eZ1g/s1600-h/Picture+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119686006788548386" style="WIDTH: 204px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" height="161" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzK8EVluEYZ_uO4RbTXnyv1a01AexWkmV3oZoGTZByWPWz-EjkmS7goOfbNvG64wF79tvy6c38liC-_BYWV0BSpC8lC5IwVG7nxU-uUF7xwUZNLj-Gn68hEP6tGwxpF-6ygKpdka9eZ1g/s320/Picture+001.jpg" width="220" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz2GFqdYcJFGduikDrSOSmQtgoCuqi7cHV-HIUSwH1CbKXeoL7Ia9Hp8BkwpkrIA-82ECyFdxW8oNWQa8C50_g8EUqUuluwbyrc6RD86pMeAjfZLVXvqoDC5S8JgeZDgbtD0jp3l01q28/s1600-h/Picture+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119686019673450306" style="WIDTH: 204px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px" height="140" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz2GFqdYcJFGduikDrSOSmQtgoCuqi7cHV-HIUSwH1CbKXeoL7Ia9Hp8BkwpkrIA-82ECyFdxW8oNWQa8C50_g8EUqUuluwbyrc6RD86pMeAjfZLVXvqoDC5S8JgeZDgbtD0jp3l01q28/s320/Picture+007.jpg" width="320" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMf6NXZPWdg3oEHj12Q2NQ1SzSnCyfszEPwRREObyd4Ncw084c3i3J8-7J4HlXqix_22nD8KbT5xBeEr1GwFIqm8cSn0NsNRe4jvSrSoeLR9fy5ovwQseC4hds-0ytqkWBLjoM3BIMCk/s1600-h/Picture+003.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119686015378482994" style="WIDTH: 204px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 141px" height="240" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJMf6NXZPWdg3oEHj12Q2NQ1SzSnCyfszEPwRREObyd4Ncw084c3i3J8-7J4HlXqix_22nD8KbT5xBeEr1GwFIqm8cSn0NsNRe4jvSrSoeLR9fy5ovwQseC4hds-0ytqkWBLjoM3BIMCk/s320/Picture+003.jpg" width="209" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX59RydL3_OWc3UEJ_FRu-Zid6H5-rhBqlqtsatF5GQ8PY0vRb-AuRjGxdLmNkLhpiUHBj4gJSJzFUW4PbsnGVeZptU7-GNlHeYpndgPuF6-4_5Cz75-aKtuEW3xJPCdNwQmfkFH_wUBU/s1600-h/Picture+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119686023968417618" style="WIDTH: 204px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 141px" height="141" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX59RydL3_OWc3UEJ_FRu-Zid6H5-rhBqlqtsatF5GQ8PY0vRb-AuRjGxdLmNkLhpiUHBj4gJSJzFUW4PbsnGVeZptU7-GNlHeYpndgPuF6-4_5Cz75-aKtuEW3xJPCdNwQmfkFH_wUBU/s320/Picture+012.jpg" width="320" border="0" /></a>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-46391827942402907142007-05-20T14:39:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:52:36.290+08:00Chez Amis Function Hall<span style="font-size:85%;">It's Gelo's 7th Birthday!<br /><br />We all had fun. It was an afternoon full of games and suprises. The kids enjoyed the mascot, clowns, balloon twisting, magic tricks, etc.<br /><br />We had it a place called Chez Amis Function Hall in Hilltop, Batangas City, Philippines. The place has great ambience especially at night. It's ideal for Weddings, Birthdays, etc.<br /><br />They serve good food too, from a range of Php 300 and up per plate. Of course, the place fee rate is free if you get the food from them. If you decide to get from a third party food supplier, then you have to pay Php 15,000 just for the place alone. The place can house around 400 guests comfortably.<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">We thank our family, friends, and relatives for gracing another milestone of Gelo. Happy Birthday, Son. I hope you enjoyed the celebration as much as we did.<br /></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />My personal rating: 7 out of 10.</span><br /></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicZ3SwVCj33RL9USYzSXENfJo7T6DLref9Ir7g5d5swuGQdQ2WJtXXIkfC7entz2I2BzbYsR7KBNgn2gj5QRy33S7eAcEzRyxit6yL7zI34Pl2AUQTjX9sse_U_9oJ4IAGGteStfkuOhg/s1600-h/Gelo"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121452153175238738" style="WIDTH: 172px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 107px" height="113" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicZ3SwVCj33RL9USYzSXENfJo7T6DLref9Ir7g5d5swuGQdQ2WJtXXIkfC7entz2I2BzbYsR7KBNgn2gj5QRy33S7eAcEzRyxit6yL7zI34Pl2AUQTjX9sse_U_9oJ4IAGGteStfkuOhg/s320/Gelo's+Birthday+Banner.jpg" width="205" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzMAw22NY-EG0rl_-9waHxDepY7PjAHtpAvB0KrNFUERUlAJLronPihmVmfDy4lUPKQRCHmb925r_bNSjq5q74Hs8jncILehtUHXYUUa9pcEu5SKDmIIitwIk0GSSTlRFzUUsK5CdpkFw/s1600-h/100_2477.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121452157470206050" style="WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 107px" height="107" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzMAw22NY-EG0rl_-9waHxDepY7PjAHtpAvB0KrNFUERUlAJLronPihmVmfDy4lUPKQRCHmb925r_bNSjq5q74Hs8jncILehtUHXYUUa9pcEu5SKDmIIitwIk0GSSTlRFzUUsK5CdpkFw/s320/100_2477.jpg" width="201" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPbMJcgdbGUrkT9JZklKjpQmbTQfHDHQDuhwKHCntr8GOlDytBsijeOD-LLaqQcmBdP4e1HRE71geKT2gec2MbTPAmLIZ2Y08mQBjzZw7M-aWkFC7NQCRfHyNUJBfHMBhn_iMg-Ao7IOo/s1600-h/100_2566.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121452161765173362" style="WIDTH: 172px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 107px" height="107" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPbMJcgdbGUrkT9JZklKjpQmbTQfHDHQDuhwKHCntr8GOlDytBsijeOD-LLaqQcmBdP4e1HRE71geKT2gec2MbTPAmLIZ2Y08mQBjzZw7M-aWkFC7NQCRfHyNUJBfHMBhn_iMg-Ao7IOo/s320/100_2566.jpg" width="320" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMKsv8X77vp-JV6NZGHQy08VfCGKqxGIXEQ3AqNVRdxrs1aeEwnYjktJiKzD9PHBYTt6CSE-f3v7Br1aIlo9aCnMR44NbdfECrGdH6ymETgqO0HlnBYAtLnOS9Kg9MdiK_Xobs748ZXe0/s1600-h/100_2468.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121452170355107970" style="WIDTH: 172px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 107px" height="107" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMKsv8X77vp-JV6NZGHQy08VfCGKqxGIXEQ3AqNVRdxrs1aeEwnYjktJiKzD9PHBYTt6CSE-f3v7Br1aIlo9aCnMR44NbdfECrGdH6ymETgqO0HlnBYAtLnOS9Kg9MdiK_Xobs748ZXe0/s320/100_2468.jpg" width="320" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfMfUHPNq197m4SYy2-0NRTXuuVYuaoZNZAe2j3cIOGfjW_oqZTdXZmK4YjGRFrIJvDZZKi-DoOsMlRVTvIb6IaPGXd2MBEoo-MdzHOiqczNnmEUwXDCs1WgvHzykucXOyXat_e9j3r4k/s1600-h/100_2487.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121452174650075282" style="WIDTH: 170px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 107px" height="240" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfMfUHPNq197m4SYy2-0NRTXuuVYuaoZNZAe2j3cIOGfjW_oqZTdXZmK4YjGRFrIJvDZZKi-DoOsMlRVTvIb6IaPGXd2MBEoo-MdzHOiqczNnmEUwXDCs1WgvHzykucXOyXat_e9j3r4k/s320/100_2487.jpg" width="177" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtB85zQUpCgkKA3Gk2Ijgbw8tVHiuScCx93IaLZa3t5WVLJQWsgBEoQWSHz12pqdn0slzFck-rPCESFgIpGToGAta5gWYq6L1vQ1emW2o_LHl248UffT6c4tCxqmdwUBVC4fyvkRQxmc/s1600-h/100_2463.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125174445605470914" style="WIDTH: 172px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 107px" height="106" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOtB85zQUpCgkKA3Gk2Ijgbw8tVHiuScCx93IaLZa3t5WVLJQWsgBEoQWSHz12pqdn0slzFck-rPCESFgIpGToGAta5gWYq6L1vQ1emW2o_LHl248UffT6c4tCxqmdwUBVC4fyvkRQxmc/s200/100_2463.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-39528258245650088492007-05-12T20:03:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:53:02.874+08:00Blue Coral Beach Resort<span style="font-size:85%;">We had our company's summer day tour outing for 2007 at Blue Coral Beach Resort in Laiya, San Juan, Batangas, Philippines.<br /><br />Overall, the place is nice - the rooms, pool, food, as well as the beach. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">You can either relish the crystal sea water, relax in their pool, or enjoy watching girls clad in two-piece bikinis. About the latter, Ailene, peace!<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Though, it's a great day for swimming, I am i no mood. I just spent the whole day drinking with colleagues, and singing in the videoke. I did not do much but I enjoyed seeing our group enjoy a day of time-out from work.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br />Check their website: </span><a href="http://www.bluecoral.org/html/intro.htm"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.bluecoral.org/html/intro.htm</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br />My personal rating: 7 out of 10.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Here are some pictures:</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0w9SkyvXg7W4Wl-WKdrDZu9UPGXAy6o6FCIV2HNn5gbNRj3fMxrm8vUvCzYi5V4ilPwn5OdFFedcEQAvdfNY_fm0XT0u4hg6ou_RVyoFJpjqaxfo8Za15MlKxjJLQ8bgkVPwUMThciUo/s1600-h/DSC02473.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122539136383412610" style="WIDTH: 174px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 121px" height="149" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0w9SkyvXg7W4Wl-WKdrDZu9UPGXAy6o6FCIV2HNn5gbNRj3fMxrm8vUvCzYi5V4ilPwn5OdFFedcEQAvdfNY_fm0XT0u4hg6ou_RVyoFJpjqaxfo8Za15MlKxjJLQ8bgkVPwUMThciUo/s320/DSC02473.JPG" width="240" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW98SE5PDm5LKib1SRowLFVpoSy2LrmknWS8kurGeDgVel6U3C3lwUhSAsSG8bpXGfZAIAT_6FlMb2bQOLAk6-8EP138NpuCW67IbHMJ9kwagFCqiSbOIOqH-wavcK9y5XgBv2G_7rqcM/s1600-h/DSC02475.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122539140678379922" style="WIDTH: 175px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 121px" height="115" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW98SE5PDm5LKib1SRowLFVpoSy2LrmknWS8kurGeDgVel6U3C3lwUhSAsSG8bpXGfZAIAT_6FlMb2bQOLAk6-8EP138NpuCW67IbHMJ9kwagFCqiSbOIOqH-wavcK9y5XgBv2G_7rqcM/s320/DSC02475.JPG" width="193" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5R5P7tLPM0bMfCG5MYNToOj3SfMKn4GQqRDhNnl4rBNYZZnxzOuDwRl5SKbq4fpIzbx8Epg0cBGwt26j5zj7DC2Lh9hSJiA5a5OqrOGK5EXsxZVa077Y2r-HkzBAjFfY6SEuSwzY2vc/s1600-h/DSC02500.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122539149268314530" style="WIDTH: 175px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 121px" height="240" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR5R5P7tLPM0bMfCG5MYNToOj3SfMKn4GQqRDhNnl4rBNYZZnxzOuDwRl5SKbq4fpIzbx8Epg0cBGwt26j5zj7DC2Lh9hSJiA5a5OqrOGK5EXsxZVa077Y2r-HkzBAjFfY6SEuSwzY2vc/s320/DSC02500.JPG" width="175" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8k-gnoZjlPeN7um5KL5yovv3xaWNbG9taBivyu6ufD0RhKp66IFpTVKnRVyqaJZMYgtlq-S0HQKMHGTiqim5rKPVsLhb8q5NhzDyNxI-t_UZ0KZu24_WoHW8BSSsKp4gltP4qk5upxrw/s1600-h/DSC02503.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5122539153563281842" style="WIDTH: 175px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 121px" height="121" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8k-gnoZjlPeN7um5KL5yovv3xaWNbG9taBivyu6ufD0RhKp66IFpTVKnRVyqaJZMYgtlq-S0HQKMHGTiqim5rKPVsLhb8q5NhzDyNxI-t_UZ0KZu24_WoHW8BSSsKp4gltP4qk5upxrw/s320/DSC02503.JPG" width="320" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNt2nPbjEihmDpVlm0u7jj80v5A2lDgX-F2fxnZonhBGfhVBUBzMPsBG4irM5Fk42gC6XokceEzZSxg0qTtYE8n00vt8XZNhdLrjniVe7ZusRng1skHYdNjjRFrBp2rI2PhdXTmdsSBk/s1600-h/DSC02517.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125172478510449330" style="WIDTH: 175px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 121px" height="121" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVNt2nPbjEihmDpVlm0u7jj80v5A2lDgX-F2fxnZonhBGfhVBUBzMPsBG4irM5Fk42gC6XokceEzZSxg0qTtYE8n00vt8XZNhdLrjniVe7ZusRng1skHYdNjjRFrBp2rI2PhdXTmdsSBk/s200/DSC02517.JPG" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsScPCBY8lUy0uwQBHUOnzwu0rmwUyEeSw1SSApRzWf3wToRm_lAjTFP2iyBjJz5qtqW0mCK5JSCgcG5yR8ebAWU_CXt-Cgqnbm9HGV-5RTv1cruLXsnu4bElMABSE4INoLw8G2bGd9Lo/s1600-h/DSC02499.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125172474215482018" style="WIDTH: 175px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 121px" height="120" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsScPCBY8lUy0uwQBHUOnzwu0rmwUyEeSw1SSApRzWf3wToRm_lAjTFP2iyBjJz5qtqW0mCK5JSCgcG5yR8ebAWU_CXt-Cgqnbm9HGV-5RTv1cruLXsnu4bElMABSE4INoLw8G2bGd9Lo/s200/DSC02499.JPG" width="200" border="0" /></a>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-51286584918951335682007-04-28T20:44:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:53:38.653+08:00White Rock Beach and Resort<span style="font-size:85%;">We went to White Rock Beach and Resort in Bo. Matain, Subic, Zambales, Philippines for a two day workshop on a project we are working with a government agency. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">White Rock Resort-Hotel is a premiere Philippines beach resort with a 5.7-hectare property nestled along serene Subic Bay, just 2-hours leisurely and scenic drive from Manila. An ideal vacation haven, it boasts of complete resort amenities and ideal for water sports with a peaceful ambiance. It is bounded by beautiful mountains that also makes the bay practically Tsunami-free. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">We practically spent our two-day stay with project presentations and workshops, leaving us with only a night to enjoy the facilities of the resort. The beach is great, likewise the pool. However, I never had time to swim and soak as I was busy entertaining our government agency guests. That night after dinner, we had a drinking spree over a videoke and <em>pika-pika </em>by the pool side, arranged exclusively for our group by the resort.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I enjoyed... We enjoyed... Everyone enjoyed the night as they take turns signing their favorite tune. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">We called it a day around 3 AM in the morning. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Visit their website: </span><a href="http://www.whiterockresorthotel.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.whiterockresorthotel.com/</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">My personal rating: 8 out of 10.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">One thing unfortunate is that I forgot to bring my camera. I promised to get back though, so I can capture on still photos the beauty that is White Rock.</span>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-83901779674420894552007-01-31T20:39:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:53:51.195+08:00The Bellevue Hotel Manila Version 2.0<span style="font-size:85%;">Another year passed and it’s time to review 2006 and plan for 2007. Yes, it’s our company’s kick-off meeting – Planning and Recognition time.<br /><br />It was a difficult 2006. The company is looking forward to a better year by creating a theme which says “I’ll Make It Happen!”… The company can make it happen starting with each employees’ valued contribution. Yes, “We can make it happen!”<br /><br />The event was likewise held at the Bellevue Hotel Manila. As usual, the food and service is good. Nothing much changed since the last year’s event.<br /><br />Visit their website: </span><a href="http://www.thebellevue.com.ph/"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.thebellevue.com.ph/</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />My personal rating remains the same at 7.5 out of 10.</span>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-56607807363190516382006-12-19T20:01:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:33:08.085+08:00Fiesta San Miguel, Dusit Hotel Nikko Manila<span style="font-size:85%;">A very Merry Christmas to all!<br /><br />A very Merry Christmas Party to all!<br /><br />We celebrated the party for 2006 at Fiesta San Miguel in Dusit Hotel Nikko, Manila Philippines. Fiesta San Miguel is an award-winning restaurant and bar that offers freshly brewed San Miguel beer served along with Filipino dishes with a twist.<br /><br />As usual, there are plenty of food and drinks, lots of great prizes at stake at the raffle, and great music played by a local band.<br /><br />The year’s theme is based on a local movie, First Day High, where everyone is supposed to mimic the characters of the movie as follows: 1) Wear yellow and dress like a nerd; 2) Wear red and display a sporty attire; 3) Wear violet and pretend to be a socialite; and lastly 4) Wear black and dawn a bad boy, rebellious image. Everyone was so creative which made it very fun. Oh, by the way, I won star of the night!<br /><br />The evening would not be complete without the group presentations. We won 2nd place tied with another group. For next year, we have to work and prepare a little harder so that we’ll win the most coveted first place, not to mention the bragging rights of course.<br /><br />We concluded the evening with non-stop drinking and dancing. Though the place is a little cramp for our entire company, we had a great time.<br /><br />The website: </span><a href="http://manila.dusit.com/z845/restaurants_03.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://manila.dusit.com/z845/restaurants_03.html</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />My personal rating of Fiesta San Miguel: 7 out of 10.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt0hKBbNnJHh22KhM-Jwj-KGzokxhDfmSpxMcDrUJx5RfBrbLg0KOuu0AQXxysMOR_OtmSoYhL34nhKPSIhSC3Jvc5m2UZ4LxRPLo0wXCx7CxI4_2duWS3qmq6zA_Mob-a8bTnw-5_qCc/s1600-h/PC180180.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129621403204141970" style="CURSOR: hand" height="117" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt0hKBbNnJHh22KhM-Jwj-KGzokxhDfmSpxMcDrUJx5RfBrbLg0KOuu0AQXxysMOR_OtmSoYhL34nhKPSIhSC3Jvc5m2UZ4LxRPLo0wXCx7CxI4_2duWS3qmq6zA_Mob-a8bTnw-5_qCc/s200/PC180180.JPG" width="166" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKKznNq4365LS7lhDX_Zi7oSDAFnGLQ_P3snJZ-jZyOThurudp39dgY_D2SBxksPJxkociUNS9PqW-2N96B8G0uvoQ-aUdSCjFbwQlo7IPyYxNNMMT4jqdBOQjMa8yt8iQySp_f2rpg4/s1600-h/Picture+174.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129621407499109282" style="WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 117px" height="116" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMKKznNq4365LS7lhDX_Zi7oSDAFnGLQ_P3snJZ-jZyOThurudp39dgY_D2SBxksPJxkociUNS9PqW-2N96B8G0uvoQ-aUdSCjFbwQlo7IPyYxNNMMT4jqdBOQjMa8yt8iQySp_f2rpg4/s200/Picture+174.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3e_NHue_j6a4p_ZYRcy6j7DC_49WFeXfGMJPGcF32Q3R1wf_rkXh-NWmGB7GEP19p1AgwhruHe_KfoQDv1GvT9EeEmte2XjFa5nyDPW2V-spWrI9DEHmdo6rNz-H0h4u2fULeTh9RLAI/s1600-h/Picture+376.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129621411794076594" style="WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 117px" height="150" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3e_NHue_j6a4p_ZYRcy6j7DC_49WFeXfGMJPGcF32Q3R1wf_rkXh-NWmGB7GEP19p1AgwhruHe_KfoQDv1GvT9EeEmte2XjFa5nyDPW2V-spWrI9DEHmdo6rNz-H0h4u2fULeTh9RLAI/s200/Picture+376.jpg" width="166" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVUJ-zpEjgf7Tg93Rc3XCCL8Vj4GhfVpl5ppAh7Klj85YBa3Hh-8gb8clByFMzvVhOorwqTm7EKrRyX-xITDzevyYfLY1wVYwlr6LfzuTubiPDVcN5T4XcSVZUbi4X7SiV9QmSN0hLHCc/s1600-h/Picture+388.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129621416089043906" style="WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 117px" height="117" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVUJ-zpEjgf7Tg93Rc3XCCL8Vj4GhfVpl5ppAh7Klj85YBa3Hh-8gb8clByFMzvVhOorwqTm7EKrRyX-xITDzevyYfLY1wVYwlr6LfzuTubiPDVcN5T4XcSVZUbi4X7SiV9QmSN0hLHCc/s200/Picture+388.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-53942758333494740772006-12-16T20:22:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:26:08.334+08:00Harbor View Resort<span style="font-size:85%;">It’s Tata’s turn for the treat. Remember, it’s her birthday.<br /><br />Tata took us to place called Harbor View Resort located at Sta. Maria, Bauan, Batangas, Philippines. It’s a private pool and the place was reserved exclusively for us with matching decorations. Wow, the whole place just to ourselves… Great! This time, Tita Remy’s family was able to make it. The more the merrier.<br /><br />There were plenty of food and the place is quite and reserved. The kids enjoyed the clear pool water as much as I did. Hey, I love pools and beaches.<br /><br />It’s a day for bonding for the Abanco family.<br /><br />My personal rating: 6 out of 10.</span><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZAt2t4RRMlyoK3xeKoMdZNje9x28mjmNS7oTwiEelptsKZFtIUKxG44JUD1AOOznyjnjTbbzimj85wT0UdCKVFocVTMn9MzPgj7lqFlutK6D9jhyphenhyphenq8DNLjnz80A4ImczWcs3nQ8GJtcM/s1600-h/Picture+007.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129996087561111090" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px" height="123" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZAt2t4RRMlyoK3xeKoMdZNje9x28mjmNS7oTwiEelptsKZFtIUKxG44JUD1AOOznyjnjTbbzimj85wT0UdCKVFocVTMn9MzPgj7lqFlutK6D9jhyphenhyphenq8DNLjnz80A4ImczWcs3nQ8GJtcM/s200/Picture+007.jpg" width="168" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjLJh9DVmDkkT2tIPNJnntWior5oEqyD32zQenuzjMlLkVRh7E31PGuk1VtySRLsEbhBaiBysIN5zb-sCYoK9inPTPfQkVtGGaTMLd4ilh2rKdTp9hHdc95UdBhvY2UcRSMzQrZfptC8/s1600-h/Picture+008.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129996113330914882" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px" height="111" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxjLJh9DVmDkkT2tIPNJnntWior5oEqyD32zQenuzjMlLkVRh7E31PGuk1VtySRLsEbhBaiBysIN5zb-sCYoK9inPTPfQkVtGGaTMLd4ilh2rKdTp9hHdc95UdBhvY2UcRSMzQrZfptC8/s200/Picture+008.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84Wzu45-yEfeIo6vCwPk3vqC58xzgVt1BPYNilu4bbVMyN2NaCSEHex1EU0KYbRD-K9sJtXYL8oITq-QasmcFeJgDlizVIOCQypUrhTGONh_05wRO0RJAmG3JHBDNaHvmU4BAcy0La1g/s1600-h/Picture+009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129996121920849490" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px" height="150" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg84Wzu45-yEfeIo6vCwPk3vqC58xzgVt1BPYNilu4bbVMyN2NaCSEHex1EU0KYbRD-K9sJtXYL8oITq-QasmcFeJgDlizVIOCQypUrhTGONh_05wRO0RJAmG3JHBDNaHvmU4BAcy0La1g/s200/Picture+009.jpg" width="155" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4y9XTaK0MCTFHUA72i5oZZIWwgbOxQFyCrG2E7VqEia8f75meZeqG5ThDuvpQF2904AoUM0HkqelzjbAPy8A40e2NUMs3KVVc6AHzMgFsutyvzlnuJyRHpvYylyLO_E42EWV48qVxXyI/s1600-h/Picture+010.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129996147690653282" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 90px" height="150" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4y9XTaK0MCTFHUA72i5oZZIWwgbOxQFyCrG2E7VqEia8f75meZeqG5ThDuvpQF2904AoUM0HkqelzjbAPy8A40e2NUMs3KVVc6AHzMgFsutyvzlnuJyRHpvYylyLO_E42EWV48qVxXyI/s200/Picture+010.jpg" width="155" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_vbZHlEHB3K_eAIHjbI0LSLnobn6EVfhWfRWGx850843BopLrRz9z3Do9q2FPPW2yThgo7gN3iZHgn6tgALdjqOT6gLeHeGKvFxOAXAvrd5V8mWNGm-gDAa7ifau_-RBMWDBUz4Nz5k/s1600-h/Picture+011.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129996156280587890" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 91px" height="112" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_vbZHlEHB3K_eAIHjbI0LSLnobn6EVfhWfRWGx850843BopLrRz9z3Do9q2FPPW2yThgo7gN3iZHgn6tgALdjqOT6gLeHeGKvFxOAXAvrd5V8mWNGm-gDAa7ifau_-RBMWDBUz4Nz5k/s200/Picture+011.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3Gu1YhGlQPh4B33PlN6OIWagsGWt6tvF_zLkkJny0FsNS7eTZmkrPn1vo4g1-L2VfvEfnf7xRknU0tnD6rC6U2VOO-14da9-7YzEoSBJpGTOZz6c-4YXezvXsXN53U7rTzV5_Qi9AFA/s1600-h/Picture+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129996495583004290" style="WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 91px" height="112" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3Gu1YhGlQPh4B33PlN6OIWagsGWt6tvF_zLkkJny0FsNS7eTZmkrPn1vo4g1-L2VfvEfnf7xRknU0tnD6rC6U2VOO-14da9-7YzEoSBJpGTOZz6c-4YXezvXsXN53U7rTzV5_Qi9AFA/s200/Picture+012.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a></div>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-62029304276970858072006-12-03T20:53:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:54:44.009+08:00Tree House Restaurant<span style="font-size:85%;">It’s Tata’s (Tita Mia) birthday. My tito Boy’s family planned to give Tata a surprise party and we were invited to the celebration.<br /><br />Tata was really surprised. There were games, surprise number, and plenty of food. Tata even let some balloons fly. Further, we had a shirt printed specifically for the event. It was almost a reunion for the Abanco clan but sans the family of Tita Remy.<br /><br />We partied until evening. In tune or out of tune, everybody has their turn at the videoke machine. It was all fun… Simply fun…<br /><br />We partied at the Treehouse Restaurant in Diversion Road, Batangas City, Philippines. The place is spacious and it has a very unique ambience. The name of the place speaks for itself.<br /><br />My personal rating: 6 out of 10.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3EKqEQOTpMwm4OVNkYckU4E2vuIMoQY1parcw2C3w7MvZUi6Pw3vBXmT0qSvyh3ABM1B6tAaCwe10D4a8VNLAuUOuLFTh7gct1vRf_00Y1eRJ3KE0-exnPDeDis1Y50dfIzGTCsfEYZE/s1600-h/Picture+004.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129993119738709474" style="WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px" height="129" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3EKqEQOTpMwm4OVNkYckU4E2vuIMoQY1parcw2C3w7MvZUi6Pw3vBXmT0qSvyh3ABM1B6tAaCwe10D4a8VNLAuUOuLFTh7gct1vRf_00Y1eRJ3KE0-exnPDeDis1Y50dfIzGTCsfEYZE/s200/Picture+004.jpg" width="170" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKBtOBvwONWXsCrmfbOinYMMvPmn7iaHMvHoNwnlXWqYJkU5CYbkTWsx1e_npQLZGKgqw77ab1zwxqfZ5iJ5ZdvVKFh4OtRJ5YM7Hy-LP2zFdefh9RPuSiC-qNHVoSv5UyVsBtIA6kH4/s1600-h/Picture+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129993128328644082" style="WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px" height="125" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPKBtOBvwONWXsCrmfbOinYMMvPmn7iaHMvHoNwnlXWqYJkU5CYbkTWsx1e_npQLZGKgqw77ab1zwxqfZ5iJ5ZdvVKFh4OtRJ5YM7Hy-LP2zFdefh9RPuSiC-qNHVoSv5UyVsBtIA6kH4/s200/Picture+005.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisTD-bXMy7QcAMzjo_jsGUy4K4CXblhgVGUt9rUppls4TrWmZ9qO9N8PX0bEcZVnyttQv9GA8rvz_D59O_HOyWU_eurF5m1PF48p9e9_JZB9UITnNdSTkX6zkiemKYVuPxLiKwFiH6f4/s1600-h/Picture+006.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129993132623611394" style="WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px" height="125" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiisTD-bXMy7QcAMzjo_jsGUy4K4CXblhgVGUt9rUppls4TrWmZ9qO9N8PX0bEcZVnyttQv9GA8rvz_D59O_HOyWU_eurF5m1PF48p9e9_JZB9UITnNdSTkX6zkiemKYVuPxLiKwFiH6f4/s200/Picture+006.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSkcMJvHlQh0stLvqf7_ChCnKcNoQIbLEm4yepE-CjeJL54WJbjzPj8XcNX0uyKGPoWmCAvU5SQgx0qohzqlf0WE9Mwwr0vZhasIhRQgKwCfazx6SCvsYt6wkgcs4pxnQlHJP9SxH6uzM/s1600-h/Picture+013.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129993145508513298" style="WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px" height="125" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSkcMJvHlQh0stLvqf7_ChCnKcNoQIbLEm4yepE-CjeJL54WJbjzPj8XcNX0uyKGPoWmCAvU5SQgx0qohzqlf0WE9Mwwr0vZhasIhRQgKwCfazx6SCvsYt6wkgcs4pxnQlHJP9SxH6uzM/s200/Picture+013.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Okh2K3Fq7lxIfhaSZJMci62vT9sy7Z6vb3ZvNiwS2vR-EiNIhnrPbjcjeqK2IZi7Bz2teRlIZcCFHcf5iMDF2PNNf-OOO1v8uiziNhjGZXd8EeIMfYP02s_fk_33j3eVWTA7_JLudXg/s1600-h/Picture+014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129993149803480610" style="WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px" height="150" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Okh2K3Fq7lxIfhaSZJMci62vT9sy7Z6vb3ZvNiwS2vR-EiNIhnrPbjcjeqK2IZi7Bz2teRlIZcCFHcf5iMDF2PNNf-OOO1v8uiziNhjGZXd8EeIMfYP02s_fk_33j3eVWTA7_JLudXg/s200/Picture+014.jpg" width="167" border="0" /></a>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-37427310467581067642006-10-23T15:42:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:28:28.161+08:00Ocean Adventure Subic<span style="font-size:85%;">For schoolyear 2006-2007, my son Gelo's fieldtrip is in Ocean Adventure in </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Camayan Wharf, West Ilanin Forest Area, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales, Philippines. Ocean Adventure is Southeast Asia's only open-water marine park where the animals live and play in the natural setting of marine life. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Gelo is very excited as this is the first time he will be seeing live whales, dolphins, sea lions, etc. Ailene and I were equally excited by just merely looking at the sight of an energetic young boy in Gelo, who is raring to set foot at the marine park.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The almost 5 hours trip from Batangas to Subic is very tiring, but the long travel is worth it. We enjoyed the whale shark and dolphin show as well as that of the sea lion. By the way, part of the itenerary is a shopping spree at Duty Free Subic. It was a very long day as we arrived Batangas around midnight. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Visit their website: <a href="http://www.oceanadventure.com.ph/">http://www.oceanadventure.com.ph/</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">My personal rating: 7 out of 10.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">We took a lot of pictures but I can't seem to find where I stored it. I'll post them soonest.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-46679245581452749152006-10-05T19:18:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:55:31.421+08:00Ciudad Christhia Resort<span style="font-size:85%;">Slide, Swim, Soak all day and night. For a different swimming experience, try the 9 waves pool of Ciudad Christhia Resort in Ampid, San Mateo, Rizal, Philippines.<br /><br />My wife had a visit at this unique resort last October 2006 for their company's 2006 planning conference. Just the thought of a pool with 9 different kinds of waves already excites me. Me and the kids should visit this one day.<br /><br />Decent rates for a unique pool experience.<br /><br />Check their website: </span><a href="http://1cbt.com/ciudad/"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://1cbt.com/ciudad/</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br />My wife's personal rating: 8 out of 10.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWmnXUGfuovXhl2LAeJi0wjvoMsppdlewg5L2djqrPzt58JSMB502C9RXUTSWHgDqYPYlSCDmSGoNlzTrPjOOc6uDBtegbGvqAGjzui3jQuSU2XatAqhGvplN3fLoroR8ntcqnm4c1K8/s1600-h/IMG_1844.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121490910960118066" style="WIDTH: 193px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 143px" height="152" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaWmnXUGfuovXhl2LAeJi0wjvoMsppdlewg5L2djqrPzt58JSMB502C9RXUTSWHgDqYPYlSCDmSGoNlzTrPjOOc6uDBtegbGvqAGjzui3jQuSU2XatAqhGvplN3fLoroR8ntcqnm4c1K8/s320/IMG_1844.JPG" width="198" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnBHWVBFyhQPJ7Gd9wnXogw38dsABFUcQejDwHlnne6LUZYV_LSdu36QxFY5ac3Z8smfU5WSdE-Tndw_1mebwBlSPcIQ11IwL7bYmChfUVui8bW5X83TGdjikj5L77qKPdoM6T-IDYMg/s1600-h/DSC00622.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121490915255085378" style="WIDTH: 193px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 143px" height="143" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnBHWVBFyhQPJ7Gd9wnXogw38dsABFUcQejDwHlnne6LUZYV_LSdu36QxFY5ac3Z8smfU5WSdE-Tndw_1mebwBlSPcIQ11IwL7bYmChfUVui8bW5X83TGdjikj5L77qKPdoM6T-IDYMg/s320/DSC00622.JPG" width="320" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fGAxYVIqpUR17oNRbRwVxfrDbtxxw7QDMkARulOi4pPFfz-IEZDzj4nxQ1GBI85GzaulhyphenhyphenhtfxwyokEW87eTqslV-PPoz1VG5a0BCkUIVQMQSnsnBmyJ7bIFLq4xeYzGILoX-VX0YPo/s1600-h/DSC00626.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121490949614823762" style="WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 143px" height="143" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9fGAxYVIqpUR17oNRbRwVxfrDbtxxw7QDMkARulOi4pPFfz-IEZDzj4nxQ1GBI85GzaulhyphenhyphenhtfxwyokEW87eTqslV-PPoz1VG5a0BCkUIVQMQSnsnBmyJ7bIFLq4xeYzGILoX-VX0YPo/s320/DSC00626.JPG" width="320" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYqZ5YEi6nAjGJNJsh0qm-ZFnxsoq6IO5CwpuLwhyphenhyphen1qGEMQ3taXbA-Rij6Q0Z-7tSfYawXOyHjHTQjSqJynwWDqSfUMS-KSP-AcAraODzUcE-NSs8CXCw3OulvWxJa6KWxqPiHweM8dxw/s1600-h/IMG_1845.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121490958204758370" style="WIDTH: 192px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 143px" height="143" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYqZ5YEi6nAjGJNJsh0qm-ZFnxsoq6IO5CwpuLwhyphenhyphen1qGEMQ3taXbA-Rij6Q0Z-7tSfYawXOyHjHTQjSqJynwWDqSfUMS-KSP-AcAraODzUcE-NSs8CXCw3OulvWxJa6KWxqPiHweM8dxw/s320/IMG_1845.JPG" width="320" border="0" /></a>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-77947796375985855482006-01-30T20:31:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:33:43.730+08:00The Bellevue Hotel Manila<span style="font-size:85%;">It is January 2006… Our company’s kick-off meeting month. Based on previous, group plans and budget were discussed. Awards were given and open-forum was conducted.<br /><br />This year’s event was very meaningful for me as I was selected as the Presidential Awardee or the Employee of the Year. I was really thankful because all my efforts were rewarded and recognize. This even inspired me to provide my best for the years to come with the company. On top of the honor and prestige, I was given a trophy plus a classy Longines watch that amounts to almost 30,000 Philippine Pesos.<br /><br />The event was held in Bellevue Hotel Manila located at North Bridgeway, Northgate Cyberzone Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa Metro Manila, 1781 Philippines.<br /><br />Coined from the French word belle-vue, which means “beautiful view”. The Bellevue Manila opened in January 2003. It is the first and only full service hotel in the south of Metro Manila.<br /><br />Located within a thriving business and commercial district, The Bellevue Manila provides convenient access to key business areas, shopping malls, golf courses and country clubs, theme parks, dive spots and a host of restaurant and bars. The international and domestic airports and the bustling business center of Makati are but a leisurely drive away.<br /><br />As accredited by the Department of Tourism, the Bellevue is classified as a Deluxe hotel based on Philippine standards.<br /><br />Visit their website: </span><a href="http://www.thebellevue.com.ph/"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.thebellevue.com.ph/</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />My personal rating: 7.5 out of 10.<br /><br />Check out some photos:</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpO2iu2IjJkJGEjgnxaGLnlMoQd2uA6ShM1CP5pMk7o9dAqwiguds4oawD-FaVHEgjfqCyL5BoRp-8qfapbJxZq827rIq8MrrlMbb7KqgQcxYNBMWiJkOIw2i2LWDbaqgYvBJP_9zfLM/s1600-h/IMG_1379.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129982828997068034" style="WIDTH: 156px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 103px" height="96" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbpO2iu2IjJkJGEjgnxaGLnlMoQd2uA6ShM1CP5pMk7o9dAqwiguds4oawD-FaVHEgjfqCyL5BoRp-8qfapbJxZq827rIq8MrrlMbb7KqgQcxYNBMWiJkOIw2i2LWDbaqgYvBJP_9zfLM/s200/IMG_1379.JPG" width="133" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Z2qXi5TWy1BCEaTO9VRKWXZZdvRdUIT0zLkfXKlejh0iGB0lrAPVRCIS306o8ogQMRDGoDTMAAg3Vng24OtKnOPMN7FSEflGoeMEbX_iDERLJK8R_TabSSIu3P2L20SWO8B4uw6GQ5E/s1600-h/IMG_1471.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129982871946741010" style="WIDTH: 156px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 103px" height="103" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Z2qXi5TWy1BCEaTO9VRKWXZZdvRdUIT0zLkfXKlejh0iGB0lrAPVRCIS306o8ogQMRDGoDTMAAg3Vng24OtKnOPMN7FSEflGoeMEbX_iDERLJK8R_TabSSIu3P2L20SWO8B4uw6GQ5E/s200/IMG_1471.JPG" width="200" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicreoBiZORSLisHWbPmu6GuJLCTkDUagvh4rPCxM6pFK7gutVDaYC7k5vtglkiB5abZZ-LRIBtbVyIDzIcAGsjK-gOrqomHiXjqbYiEidT3HtKx5-PYc4iYhmjeB2hiGHDFmqA5zQXBUc/s1600-h/IMG_1472.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129982884831642914" style="WIDTH: 157px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px" height="150" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicreoBiZORSLisHWbPmu6GuJLCTkDUagvh4rPCxM6pFK7gutVDaYC7k5vtglkiB5abZZ-LRIBtbVyIDzIcAGsjK-gOrqomHiXjqbYiEidT3HtKx5-PYc4iYhmjeB2hiGHDFmqA5zQXBUc/s200/IMG_1472.JPG" width="158" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkm3UTDzNzNIJcQEYEsmjVYNoccS0PwAnQ9aHL2jqx5VCyfwiz2-0duSYmfGNKy3UCEqcJdiHDj2SHnnXeFU56nPZ8ltqMgiYxZF5-nvK1qfjw-JAPpqThsG9wyh_oUIKjIPkZNX3hXI/s1600-h/IMG_1478.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129982919191381298" style="WIDTH: 155px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px" height="104" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZkm3UTDzNzNIJcQEYEsmjVYNoccS0PwAnQ9aHL2jqx5VCyfwiz2-0duSYmfGNKy3UCEqcJdiHDj2SHnnXeFU56nPZ8ltqMgiYxZF5-nvK1qfjw-JAPpqThsG9wyh_oUIKjIPkZNX3hXI/s200/IMG_1478.JPG" width="200" border="0" /></a>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-49781242013107664992005-12-18T22:51:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:33:59.234+08:00Conway's Makati Shangri-La Hotel<span style="font-size:85%;">It’s almost Christmas. And of course, the season will not be complete without celebrating our Company’s Christmas party. For 2005, we had it at Conway’s located at level 2 of Makati Shangri-La Hotel, Manila, Philippines. With live entertainment, an inviting dance floor, al fresco dining venue, signature drinks and unbeatable bar fare, Conway’s is the place to be in the evening.<br /><br />Check their website:<br /><br /></span><a href="http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/manila/makatishangrila/dining/restaurant/conways"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.shangri-la.com/en/property/manila/makatishangrila/dining/restaurant/conways</span></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br />The year’s Christmas Party Theme is “Fashionista.” Here, everyone is enjoined to wear the latest trend in fashion. Or as an option, visit one’s closet to mix-and-match existing wardrobe to come up with a signature look, expressing fashion on a unique way.<br /><br />We started the evening with a sumptuous dinner. Then we had our group presentations wherein each group is required to present based on the year’s theme. For our group, we had a musical number depicting the distinct fashion of the 60’s, 70’s, the present, and the future as we foresee it. We had a great presentation although we just won 3rd place.<br /><br />We had raffle as well. Whilst, we hired a local band. The evening was completed with dancing and drinking galore.<br /><br />Merry Christmas people!<br /><br />By the way, if you’re looking for a cozy and relaxing place, try Conway’s.<br /><br />My personal rating: 7.5 out of 10.<br /><br />Pictures to follow soon.</span>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-44857876549776364462005-10-28T19:04:00.000+08:002007-11-09T14:03:57.696+08:00Leo's Leisure Park<div><span style="font-size:85%;">Planning conference, Team Building, Company Outing, what have you. If you need a nice place for group activities, then you can try Leo's Leisure Park in Bacolor, Pampanga, Philippines.<br /><br />Haven't been here yet, but according to my wife, the place is great. They had a company planning activity way back October of 2005.<br /><br />Amenities and activities include swimming pool, huts, fishing village, outdoor recreational facilities (basketball, volleyball, softball, obstacle course, tug of war, and mini zoo), boating, fishing, etc.<br /><br />They have good rooms and food with affordable rates. Take my wife's advise - visit this place!<br /><br />Check their website: </span><a href="http://www.leospark.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.leospark.com/</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">My wife's personal rating: 8 out of 10.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioH_yuXQfir0-Qtfj0dY2xyKXPHLOzOs19IajWEWFFydEdz2JGt9SkjiMeBwOrydUluGmRmGNsLkowJvkUWMy8C2_osTd0oavklXSOEtqYW6zr-SESPVeFnR9Lf0X1QAe7UrwnAfPiXNA/s1600-h/100_1519.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121467176970840354" style="WIDTH: 184px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px" height="186" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioH_yuXQfir0-Qtfj0dY2xyKXPHLOzOs19IajWEWFFydEdz2JGt9SkjiMeBwOrydUluGmRmGNsLkowJvkUWMy8C2_osTd0oavklXSOEtqYW6zr-SESPVeFnR9Lf0X1QAe7UrwnAfPiXNA/s320/100_1519.jpg" width="253" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc6vwg8WoefQd28ab_iE0nT7K_3cwNlkrJxLWzEtaItxAviPByRCtDZ51iDXzG2_6qUlN4nsyvsYiI-R0gbIVqSuFdCy50HUECr9DBLZ-mXmPtjE1PJdPAEJJHoQzFlfZrx0lrTDAcB-s/s1600-h/100_1508.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121464342292424914" style="WIDTH: 184px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px" height="155" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc6vwg8WoefQd28ab_iE0nT7K_3cwNlkrJxLWzEtaItxAviPByRCtDZ51iDXzG2_6qUlN4nsyvsYiI-R0gbIVqSuFdCy50HUECr9DBLZ-mXmPtjE1PJdPAEJJHoQzFlfZrx0lrTDAcB-s/s320/100_1508.jpg" width="263" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBkqDcffmk0iioj2er_RSy8ojrV6ahoe3eu872O2xi2coGCt4-jZ4eQdUKly-mwVT2LiAFX-JBQVw7ZQo-m0BTb1-ueAxkplugRFQsz5cXXOsG5Ple_WCMyf4HBLBNQCBQohTxP5fW7U/s1600-h/100_1512.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121464350882359522" style="WIDTH: 184px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px" height="155" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBkqDcffmk0iioj2er_RSy8ojrV6ahoe3eu872O2xi2coGCt4-jZ4eQdUKly-mwVT2LiAFX-JBQVw7ZQo-m0BTb1-ueAxkplugRFQsz5cXXOsG5Ple_WCMyf4HBLBNQCBQohTxP5fW7U/s320/100_1512.jpg" width="249" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7mzKZH7Su_cRjVhHsjZMOiXp8cBO79LatPzDgStKFQk8Uexq15-sWRSBr9b3BSt-w76aF9dv2Y1WyqgdVkLY8M90tpSNbMCSJRSCUqDr-mtVYfMSD-xsh0OdfS0c38YBHxr23cScUxs/s1600-h/100_1521.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121464355177326834" style="WIDTH: 184px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px" height="155" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib7mzKZH7Su_cRjVhHsjZMOiXp8cBO79LatPzDgStKFQk8Uexq15-sWRSBr9b3BSt-w76aF9dv2Y1WyqgdVkLY8M90tpSNbMCSJRSCUqDr-mtVYfMSD-xsh0OdfS0c38YBHxr23cScUxs/s320/100_1521.jpg" width="320" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyl0lxQTNrhAtBYCBtwh64QELiAW1epvaLz3Iv6Nig5BgCRsS1CYNttUMdDgrcFrn5tr81roKXIUjVnwl4McB80Qw2tcbwIK3rIOKwKjj-CYSPeksBb9SM1jjgiIJ1uHqMuklA-IYpZPg/s1600-h/100_1518.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121464441076672770" style="WIDTH: 184px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px" height="167" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyl0lxQTNrhAtBYCBtwh64QELiAW1epvaLz3Iv6Nig5BgCRsS1CYNttUMdDgrcFrn5tr81roKXIUjVnwl4McB80Qw2tcbwIK3rIOKwKjj-CYSPeksBb9SM1jjgiIJ1uHqMuklA-IYpZPg/s320/100_1518.jpg" width="226" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgziVHACudMXMqPiE_L5BiId87YmV3-RncJiU-OAT7Y6U3FfMpdYMR3s2Jepc7q3aq5d6C0SzCRJmaOBnphPIoHS0EedUpQ7uzm4SFKyXI8u1A4DlhsMf446MGv0HW34at6g2_mBZ9DJFg/s1600-h/100_1520.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5130716502100152674" style="WIDTH: 184px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px" height="130" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgziVHACudMXMqPiE_L5BiId87YmV3-RncJiU-OAT7Y6U3FfMpdYMR3s2Jepc7q3aq5d6C0SzCRJmaOBnphPIoHS0EedUpQ7uzm4SFKyXI8u1A4DlhsMf446MGv0HW34at6g2_mBZ9DJFg/s200/100_1520.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a></div>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-91645812477192832262005-09-23T19:57:00.000+08:002007-11-09T14:04:32.664+08:00Museo Pambata and Enchanted Kingdom (Philippines)<span style="font-size:85%;">Ailene and I joined Gelo in his field trip last September 2005. We went to several nice places, but Museo Pambata in Roxas Boulverd, Metro Manila and Enchanted Kingdom in Sta. Rosa, Laguna are the notable ones.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The kids loved Museo Pambata. It's a place of hands-on discovery and role-playing. Indeed, the kids had a great time while learning.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Check Museo Pambata's website: <a href="http://www.museopambata.org/">http://www.museopambata.org/</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Our last stop is Enchanted Kingdom. Gelo is very excited but I believe I am more excited than him, thinking that we have a ride-all-you-can package. Though it was very tiring, we had a great, great time. It's really a place for the young and old alike.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Check Enchanted Kingdom's website: <a href="http://www.enchantedkingdom.com.ph/">http://www.enchantedkingdom.com.ph/</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">My personal rating for both Museo Pambata and Enchanted Kingdom: 7 out of 10</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mlTkHwDkbWuf1ZPJsekLKfzU_SP6z2hedki4We_8scER3raYhuw2OLpo8H0iT5jmWsXXmkAfDuebPOTJdMpkexUivtvISZamZ2-q6BrR-_GahuZrRjCc6uJ_m-CTJRV6YvTQCvcIS-M/s1600-h/100_1386.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124129996564818402" style="CURSOR: hand" height="134" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3mlTkHwDkbWuf1ZPJsekLKfzU_SP6z2hedki4We_8scER3raYhuw2OLpo8H0iT5jmWsXXmkAfDuebPOTJdMpkexUivtvISZamZ2-q6BrR-_GahuZrRjCc6uJ_m-CTJRV6YvTQCvcIS-M/s200/100_1386.jpg" width="186" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkJRMq669Xzf9O4LYdpiUIVE6s-jHJFLmeJf__gjp5mHR7Bivmen5_t4mJs-Vn_TFVsWbAIpT71gGts0LWAjuKhUP5sds_pzlYKEw8DhLjzmg5W5W8sOGzYaNYlZ7JISWidtGYk5y9os/s1600-h/100_1398.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124130000859785714" style="WIDTH: 186px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" height="134" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJkJRMq669Xzf9O4LYdpiUIVE6s-jHJFLmeJf__gjp5mHR7Bivmen5_t4mJs-Vn_TFVsWbAIpT71gGts0LWAjuKhUP5sds_pzlYKEw8DhLjzmg5W5W8sOGzYaNYlZ7JISWidtGYk5y9os/s200/100_1398.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWr4mDPKxNZVys2cyQfJ5QLHeJ9nBFi7cd0qIlDRx5TKmQmt5OrfoB3pyE0aGhj1z_SyX7xfPpWlcpc61-5T4hWCcX6cpRw6vwJkLmc4ayc9h9purOGSxu7HOScDNcFB0bqdpoTdXGhxU/s1600-h/100_1420.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124130005154753026" style="WIDTH: 186px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" height="150" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWr4mDPKxNZVys2cyQfJ5QLHeJ9nBFi7cd0qIlDRx5TKmQmt5OrfoB3pyE0aGhj1z_SyX7xfPpWlcpc61-5T4hWCcX6cpRw6vwJkLmc4ayc9h9purOGSxu7HOScDNcFB0bqdpoTdXGhxU/s200/100_1420.jpg" width="187" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhmbkYeCz7OwSR91OGyhyphenhyphenq0pLfGhjZHpoVtBERSPHVewuavUPXaHUYQsAanMty94Er5XTu7a1BEW9AdQYdOPmHtjBOKvHJdgHuLoaM8mHlnEyxng0SOqSzK3vbSS_QgITUdylzhxSuZE/s1600-h/100_1427.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124130013744687634" style="WIDTH: 186px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" height="133" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuhmbkYeCz7OwSR91OGyhyphenhyphenq0pLfGhjZHpoVtBERSPHVewuavUPXaHUYQsAanMty94Er5XTu7a1BEW9AdQYdOPmHtjBOKvHJdgHuLoaM8mHlnEyxng0SOqSzK3vbSS_QgITUdylzhxSuZE/s200/100_1427.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmjxgQhAfQTgXHNs1TQgZPntCcHjJlGRIOMkrcD2iwojD4FynH7kMjhHrcYFtuMoj-VZYM2M1O9QkdQu0X_5deGKhRSIc6CPLJiCSyirD8ALVTWywlGgz0zBGM_NDBmWGg-4tqqS5PXQ/s1600-h/100_1438.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124130022334622242" style="WIDTH: 186px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" height="133" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmjxgQhAfQTgXHNs1TQgZPntCcHjJlGRIOMkrcD2iwojD4FynH7kMjhHrcYFtuMoj-VZYM2M1O9QkdQu0X_5deGKhRSIc6CPLJiCSyirD8ALVTWywlGgz0zBGM_NDBmWGg-4tqqS5PXQ/s200/100_1438.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM42p5yTV3QDeHCrLmFa7t_nOfd2vdXRCfmR4u4D4D5CZfwyBX5nPS0fzcb4y5BX8uF2JzmLWG1K89gSY0ZOur0wwX0iXDUAa53pKO0cqeV_HleYlZLN9-Skx8aHm46TJBCCJntwO1aXQ/s1600-h/100_1452.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124130537730697778" style="WIDTH: 186px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 134px" height="135" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM42p5yTV3QDeHCrLmFa7t_nOfd2vdXRCfmR4u4D4D5CZfwyBX5nPS0fzcb4y5BX8uF2JzmLWG1K89gSY0ZOur0wwX0iXDUAa53pKO0cqeV_HleYlZLN9-Skx8aHm46TJBCCJntwO1aXQ/s200/100_1452.jpg" width="200" border="0" /></a>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-69044711952540180892005-06-21T20:06:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:34:12.662+08:00Shangri-La Hotel and Resort Mactan Cebu<span style="font-size:85%;">My colleague Cristy and I attended a two-day Oracle bootcamp in Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, Philippines last June of 2005.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Shangri-La is really world class. The rooms are great, likewise the food, moreso the service.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">We spent the first whole day attending seminars, then had our dinner by the beach. We partied later that evening where every group were asked to have a presentation number, including us, of course. </span><span style="font-size:85%;">Since Cristy and I don't have something prepared, I just sang to them a couple of tunes, and fortunately, I was chosen as the best male performer. Talking about unprepared... Hehehe. :) I called it a night around 2 PM because we have to wake up early for the next day's activities. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">If the first day was intended to stimulate our minds, the next day's morning activities were targeted at our physical conditioning. We were divided into four groups and played a total for 4 strength and water games. The games were rough, nevertheless, our team finished first.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">After lunch, we were given free time to enjoy the beach, pool, the entire facility, and even shop for </span><span style="font-size:85%;">souvenirs and <em>pasalubong </em>at nearby malls. We left for Manila later that afternoon.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">I definitely enjoyed my stay. I wish to come back someday and enjoy Shangri-La at its best together with my family.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">My personal rating: 8.5 out of 10.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Pictures to follow. I'm still tyring to dig in my files.</span>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-216543674513095642005-05-28T19:23:00.000+08:002007-11-09T14:05:37.296+08:00Verde Island Beach Resort<span style="font-size:85%;">Our company outing for 2005 was in Verde Island Beach Resort located at Sitio Subukin, San Antonio, Isla Verde, Batangas, Philippines. It’s a two-hour drive from Manila and an approximate one-hour boat ride from Batangas City.<br /><br />Verde Island is not just a place for leisure. It is also ideal for meetings, functions, trainings, seminars, team building activities, etc.<br /><br />On top of it all, Verde Island Resort gives you a full panoramic view of Mindoro Island and a spectacular sunset. It is located off the southern shores of Batangas and north of Oriental Mindoro. It has a diverse marine life which abounds in the cool pristine waters which makes it the center of the world’s bio diversity.<br /><br />We all had fun. It’s a day full of games and food is abundant. Experience life in its simplest form by just waddling along the beach and pool, or simply basking in the sun for a touch of tan. Plus, we appreciate the warm and friendly service which makes us really feel at home.<br /><br />You can visit </span><a href="http://www.verdeislandresort.net/home.html"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.verdeislandresort.net/home.html</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> for more information.<br /><br />My personal rating: 7 out of 10.<br /></span><div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-wT4JyDok3bSuKivPN1N1sSLOVUDTuYSfGz4PHHoQV7KHeKoZ2Nx8KsgTB98A0QUtvD7rlDb9nSPENQfepVUJzGzWDbM370Lp4dyfgINXh2G8xQqQNK53059javMruoVI3PjfB9lGqU/s1600-h/IMG_0496.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129610927778906930" style="WIDTH: 141px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 103px" height="97" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ-wT4JyDok3bSuKivPN1N1sSLOVUDTuYSfGz4PHHoQV7KHeKoZ2Nx8KsgTB98A0QUtvD7rlDb9nSPENQfepVUJzGzWDbM370Lp4dyfgINXh2G8xQqQNK53059javMruoVI3PjfB9lGqU/s200/IMG_0496.JPG" width="126" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTfMuqZt5ApUarEoFKlqGUZiP_hVEyTagpG29jv6XChNs0hNMOorFNxb2HnnWCzfigxD-e1N1aWv97nkXAC8N0vZdUQ1PTtfNvBQ6qcaZ7HlRNSJDf1BMGRBPJISeoms2TOkO2b1rya3A/s1600-h/IMG_0528.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129610936368841538" style="WIDTH: 141px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 103px" height="103" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTfMuqZt5ApUarEoFKlqGUZiP_hVEyTagpG29jv6XChNs0hNMOorFNxb2HnnWCzfigxD-e1N1aWv97nkXAC8N0vZdUQ1PTtfNvBQ6qcaZ7HlRNSJDf1BMGRBPJISeoms2TOkO2b1rya3A/s200/IMG_0528.JPG" width="146" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZzpeZNEJ-r0cF91odQZiWG1OJbF4UTc106pCXdOxqEX24duI8_oh9UEerRwsftRifi_awVIe2DYVK76edUknSdsWv6UiQy9PWBnvVV_gYx0AsRtQRZZoE441PPt5iNmehyphenhyphenfyjL5_pJY/s1600-h/IMG_0563.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129610949253743442" style="WIDTH: 141px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 103px" height="102" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZzpeZNEJ-r0cF91odQZiWG1OJbF4UTc106pCXdOxqEX24duI8_oh9UEerRwsftRifi_awVIe2DYVK76edUknSdsWv6UiQy9PWBnvVV_gYx0AsRtQRZZoE441PPt5iNmehyphenhyphenfyjL5_pJY/s200/IMG_0563.JPG" width="200" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77IRpLi_LH8g7nI5ZTyD-YdhV1dLjMMSjPt6BV85_J0JRxh2QGq0p9P8zxdMQG5ahLvne7c_bjS_eH9q2lKuEpxlaz8yNR5LbO7aCdGUzBtfWPqfwlyP5r7I5PMTtnl_HYlGbx0AmZxc/s1600-h/IMG_0588.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129610957843678050" style="WIDTH: 141px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 103px" height="103" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg77IRpLi_LH8g7nI5ZTyD-YdhV1dLjMMSjPt6BV85_J0JRxh2QGq0p9P8zxdMQG5ahLvne7c_bjS_eH9q2lKuEpxlaz8yNR5LbO7aCdGUzBtfWPqfwlyP5r7I5PMTtnl_HYlGbx0AmZxc/s200/IMG_0588.JPG" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdSnNZi9MwxZSKV1F3G4UuC7kGgu_87cUgzrHrY_2FKB6GZtz7ogyVgvdcT1-_cwsGyk2za6oV-aYR0bttvwJ9RFSvy35nJUrzQbQGUaVE7xVohsiKdQ0_eFgKgqzGHg9L59WD7VO39lg/s1600-h/IMG_0598.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129610962138645362" style="WIDTH: 141px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px" height="104" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdSnNZi9MwxZSKV1F3G4UuC7kGgu_87cUgzrHrY_2FKB6GZtz7ogyVgvdcT1-_cwsGyk2za6oV-aYR0bttvwJ9RFSvy35nJUrzQbQGUaVE7xVohsiKdQ0_eFgKgqzGHg9L59WD7VO39lg/s200/IMG_0598.JPG" width="200" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkjD8cjuPU-gdROA9I3JvEWFuE9-N8jm9tyPUS7Esn828XAZysf6toHHs28yCV2EUIYBRsJ7AIoFeQat2B2DjunvGcEYouSoHI1t-smhr8ukJZXphaL97JyaJRmyJ0aOPmuQHaCMc8aIU/s1600-h/IMG_0603.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5129612306463409026" style="WIDTH: 141px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 104px" height="103" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkjD8cjuPU-gdROA9I3JvEWFuE9-N8jm9tyPUS7Esn828XAZysf6toHHs28yCV2EUIYBRsJ7AIoFeQat2B2DjunvGcEYouSoHI1t-smhr8ukJZXphaL97JyaJRmyJ0aOPmuQHaCMc8aIU/s200/IMG_0603.JPG" width="200" border="0" /></a></div>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-5324365103918361752005-04-17T20:02:00.000+08:002007-11-09T14:07:35.423+08:00Vistamar Beach Resort<span style="font-size:85%;">A family summer outing way back 2005 when Ailene was still pregnant with my youngest, Gio.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">With the scorching heat of the sun, not to mention it's my BIRTHDAY, we decided to spend a day at Vistamar Beach Resort in Mabini, Batangas, Philippines. Facility is not that good, likewise, the sand and water. They claim they have good dive spots, but I haven't tried it yet. Well, I'm not a diver anyhow. Hehehe.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">If your idea is spending quality time with your family and just having fun under the sun, then Vistamar could be a fit.<br /><br />Rates are cheap but don't expect too much though. Around 45 minutes drive from Batangas City.<br /><br />Check their website: </span><a href="http://www.vistamaronline.com/"><span style="font-size:85%;">http://www.vistamaronline.com/</span></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><br />My personal rating: 5 out of 10.<br /><br />See for yourselves:</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgNvmnWAWfSYSTK8vIlsGqAenUnoD-Os6abTHBl0HoS76_CN5aVnBgqyCZaa8Uhcv2MfarO2PfPzRTyDfIc7mo7HvolC3uQBjxZ9t5vQu_47hLxo1m8seEQm8BjVG8qgcuF3St9OW08c/s1600-h/100_0995.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119693170793998338" style="WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" height="178" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrgNvmnWAWfSYSTK8vIlsGqAenUnoD-Os6abTHBl0HoS76_CN5aVnBgqyCZaa8Uhcv2MfarO2PfPzRTyDfIc7mo7HvolC3uQBjxZ9t5vQu_47hLxo1m8seEQm8BjVG8qgcuF3St9OW08c/s320/100_0995.JPG" width="228" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGTnImYZNS2ZCtBLJ3aPGFNn8Q9aJ4JoQqaxjNQAZg0Z-Qe7eJuN3h5u69Nr8FUJj0FF-j-oZZpIr0UG4N_rqlVZ2WWkS6ZLlOvY4Juz7R2a6wTCZl1yC1cWNFzn9MB_to49YUwqMFmkc/s1600-h/100_0998.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119693175088965650" style="WIDTH: 195px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 131px" height="187" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGTnImYZNS2ZCtBLJ3aPGFNn8Q9aJ4JoQqaxjNQAZg0Z-Qe7eJuN3h5u69Nr8FUJj0FF-j-oZZpIr0UG4N_rqlVZ2WWkS6ZLlOvY4Juz7R2a6wTCZl1yC1cWNFzn9MB_to49YUwqMFmkc/s320/100_0998.JPG" width="252" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSITX56HC7HS43mf11Aqu__lAJVvNAmOT5ZmrOQIW5PsC8xMR7nx7LecaPjJnEHXF77VQpdnVDQOTZIbKnbEKcT-YumJBnEwEd2pkeTmGopP6ZV5kyWiMGZNZPfnvyxiP7BFyVePqW6YI/s1600-h/100_1001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119693179383932962" style="WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 131px" height="200" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSITX56HC7HS43mf11Aqu__lAJVvNAmOT5ZmrOQIW5PsC8xMR7nx7LecaPjJnEHXF77VQpdnVDQOTZIbKnbEKcT-YumJBnEwEd2pkeTmGopP6ZV5kyWiMGZNZPfnvyxiP7BFyVePqW6YI/s320/100_1001.JPG" width="284" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc07P2pcTiN7dKE7zNjYaoYj44J3jm3gRDt4R_7oZ3I6ZABn6AniWuXtKC3CwlQN7KpO3QnKuSjWhzS-NjSlTPyKbh8h1xlxnvlDAKz9HePfNhxx86JPY330Lm7QsyNKZVTvFqiaB-X88/s1600-h/100_1007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119693183678900274" style="WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" height="187" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc07P2pcTiN7dKE7zNjYaoYj44J3jm3gRDt4R_7oZ3I6ZABn6AniWuXtKC3CwlQN7KpO3QnKuSjWhzS-NjSlTPyKbh8h1xlxnvlDAKz9HePfNhxx86JPY330Lm7QsyNKZVTvFqiaB-X88/s320/100_1007.JPG" width="254" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWprn92MjJdUvkPLRjKYQDTBifBa5bw9hIK8wMlgv8rEBH4v82CJJier4LzRlCwfVokFhMbl8f4-pC5iK5B194hHdQFRQY1e9RvCag4_xY-awI6SiXdggsTXAFjKJNRxYaGkca-Z76VdQ/s1600-h/100_1008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5119693187973867586" style="WIDTH: 195px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 132px" height="240" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWprn92MjJdUvkPLRjKYQDTBifBa5bw9hIK8wMlgv8rEBH4v82CJJier4LzRlCwfVokFhMbl8f4-pC5iK5B194hHdQFRQY1e9RvCag4_xY-awI6SiXdggsTXAFjKJNRxYaGkca-Z76VdQ/s320/100_1008.JPG" width="248" border="0" /></a>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8933993810595286693.post-71594763827016552952005-02-19T21:10:00.000+08:002007-11-09T13:30:30.540+08:00Casa Blanca<span style="font-size:85%;">A venue for garden wedding. The place is Casa Blanca in Batangas City (very near SM Batangas), Philippines.<br /><br />Taken way back February 2005 during my cousin Riezl's wedding, with my son Gelo as ring bearer, and my sister Abigail as one of the secondary sponsors.<br /><br />The place is spacious at a reasonable price.<br /><br />My personal rating: 6.5 out of 10.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeUgpoBBN8kv2Cj0ylLeqHk5_Y_4hGxIieA6z7UDr_P_nqu5Gz2D575pKbin3Xgq5lXEQzR1NgG0oPIVoPcWww-ft9YuYpMz-pOt1L-KBIFc0LrrxkV5Oz2MtLIVk1WB9sSGAty8Ursk/s1600-h/51I80088.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121458582741280930" style="WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" height="188" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdeUgpoBBN8kv2Cj0ylLeqHk5_Y_4hGxIieA6z7UDr_P_nqu5Gz2D575pKbin3Xgq5lXEQzR1NgG0oPIVoPcWww-ft9YuYpMz-pOt1L-KBIFc0LrrxkV5Oz2MtLIVk1WB9sSGAty8Ursk/s320/51I80088.jpg" width="253" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrVdl7_KA9sTeuVsFq2azqjy4-xVhMZd9ABovpWJqJ1_Y1bPP-IdfnlrklxOeH-TIwzmpPsasTACaef0vTVH7y5IQJliciCw4Om7ooxiMhYNLybc7eO_lFSEL5-mSK6yHNrb9xJIcwxHI/s1600-h/51I80085.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121458587036248242" style="WIDTH: 166px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" height="205" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrVdl7_KA9sTeuVsFq2azqjy4-xVhMZd9ABovpWJqJ1_Y1bPP-IdfnlrklxOeH-TIwzmpPsasTACaef0vTVH7y5IQJliciCw4Om7ooxiMhYNLybc7eO_lFSEL5-mSK6yHNrb9xJIcwxHI/s320/51I80085.jpg" width="280" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyLbfTZzkRQHNIKt1WM8oyJAWXEEr3EDyfv_2uUqt-FT5vdfc9KIii6V5i556LYRG7gXj84xLOsnFft9N11Bs7caqov0ui7Z0fjUT4vGzC7RqGiXPfYyP85H7i5OqUpDi8i9Ba_xWoU5A/s1600-h/51IA0100.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5121458591331215554" style="WIDTH: 167px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" height="167" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyLbfTZzkRQHNIKt1WM8oyJAWXEEr3EDyfv_2uUqt-FT5vdfc9KIii6V5i556LYRG7gXj84xLOsnFft9N11Bs7caqov0ui7Z0fjUT4vGzC7RqGiXPfYyP85H7i5OqUpDi8i9Ba_xWoU5A/s320/51IA0100.jpg" width="282" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ehPN7z8APuCFTdw5njKuhGTPQo-T54b4_2evOcKEHCbXjWXusocPcKP_I_-H4rnUyunIIrELnqMUX5-E7gxuChNpt2N8g3iGIE06n8PGkKDQl2DAm1zCi_rAMi_PdJKFcONvA7gXUns/s1600-h/51IA0098.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5124099266073815506" style="WIDTH: 165px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 120px" height="187" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8ehPN7z8APuCFTdw5njKuhGTPQo-T54b4_2evOcKEHCbXjWXusocPcKP_I_-H4rnUyunIIrELnqMUX5-E7gxuChNpt2N8g3iGIE06n8PGkKDQl2DAm1zCi_rAMi_PdJKFcONvA7gXUns/s200/51IA0098.jpg" width="212" border="0" /></a>Gerald Manalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15889933742930922324noreply@blogger.com0