Archive for the 'balikbayan' Category
Sep
01
2008
I just got off from a night shift.
My co-workers Divina wanted have something to eat before heading home. So we invited another nurse Gemma and her hubby for breakfast at Denny’s.
It was actually Gemma and her hubby’s last breakfast before going back to the Philippines after nine years of being away from home. I can [...]
Aug
30
2008
The Eraserheads opened with hits “Alapaap” and “Ligaya,” complete with fireworks, driving the crowd wild and nostalgic.Ely Buendia reportedly collapsed backstage during their 20-minute break and was taken to the Makati Medical Center where he was later declared to be in a stable condition.
Get well soon Ely, we are all praying for you!
Here’s a video [...]
Aug
30
2008
It was almost 3am when we got confirmed for our 7am flight to LA!
The last minute flight of all last minute hahaha my sisters and i spent last weekend in Los Angeles, California. Thanks to Travelocity.ca for a great deal we were able to get a affordable plane ticket with hotel and car package. It [...]
Aug
19
2008
As of speaking err more of blogging, Davao City has kicked off to start the annual festival of all festival, Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2008.
Last year i had the chance to experience Kadayawan sa Dabaw again after so many years. And my excitement was filled with the grandiose Flower Parade and of course the much awaited [...]
Aug
14
2008
SEAGULL MOUNTAIN RESORT -
Brgy. Buda, Davao City
(6382) 296-0303
Davao Seagull Resorts
Aug
05
2008
I was so happy upon reading last week that the much publicized NAIA3 finally opened. After so many years of being scrutinized and plagued with intrigues the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 opened its doors to local travelers and foreigners.
But just after a few days the headaches begun. Almost 6 domestic Cebu Pacific flights [...]
Aug
04
2008
Ang Linggo ng Wika ay ipinagdiriwang tuwing unang linggo ng Agosto kada taon sa Pilipinas. Sinasalamin ng pagdiriwang na ito ang kahalagahan ng Filipino bilang pambansang wika. Taon-taon, ang mga institusyong edukasyonal kagaya ng mga paaralan at unibersidad, at ang mga sangay ng pamahalaan, ay sama-samang nakikilahok sa iba’t ibang mga gawain tulad ng [...]
Jul
27
2008
While we were in Cebu for Sinulog 2008, we took a day tour to Bohol via Ocean Jet.
Jul
08
2008
With the power of our fingers who needs a travel agent to help you find a great deal?
Nowadays all you need is a computer, net access, and a great cheap airline ticket website(s).
Here are some great travel sites i check whenever i look for great airfare deals:
Travel Zoo
Expedia.ca for Canada
Expedi.com for other countries
Allegiant Air - [...]
Jun
30
2008
From Mabuhay Miles e-Connections ( Philippine Airlines)
50 POUNDS OR 23 KILOS LIMIT PER PIECE OF CHECKED-IN BAGGAGE TO AND FROM USA (INCLUDING GUAM) AND CANADA
· _
Following the lead of most airlines flying trans-Pacific routes, Philippine Airlines will start implementing for all tickets issued or re-issued starting 01 July 2008 a limit of 50 pounds [...]
Jun
29
2008
In a partnership with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Delta Airlines has launched paperless mobile check-in. The new service is currently only available for domestic travel that departs from their main terminal at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.
This means you can now check in and get past the TSA screeners using nothing more than your web-capable [...]
Jun
29
2008
Airlines are now either decreasing or removing free check-in luggage allowance.
Philippine Airlines has announced that effective 01 July 2008, based on ticket issuance or reissuance, transpacific luggage allowance will be decreased from 70lbs per piece to just 50lbs per piece.
China Airlines and EVA Airways have already implemented a similar luggage allowance limit effective June 2008. [...]
Jun
21
2008
On our way to Iligan City, we stop and had breakfast at this restaurant along the shores. Freash food, fresh air what more can you ask for?
Jun
21
2008
Seen going to Agusan.
Jun
19
2008
I first heard about Camiguin from Manang Miggy. She told us stories about how beautiful Camiguin is, how she climbed the tall coconut trees and how much she loves swimming and making sandcastles in the amazing Great White Island.
All along all these are stories until i visited Camiguin Island last summer for my Biyaheng Mindanao, [...]
Jun
10
2008
That is the Kadayawan 2008 theme for this year which means “Flourishing Indigenous Heritage, Protecting Ancestral Nations”
The Kadayawan celebration this years is from August 17, 24, 2008.
Aside from the annual Floral parade and Indak indak sa dalan, other events are the :
Agro-Industrial Trade Fair & Floral Exhibit
August 8-31, 2008, SM City Grounds
Ka-an [...]
Jun
01
2008
Seattle can be reached two hours driving from Vancouver going through the Peace Arch Border. By plane, its only a 45minutes flight and 2 hours and half commuting using travel bus or tour buses.
Seattle Airport or SEATAC which is also know as the Port of Seattle. There are many shuttle buses that can take you [...]
May
31
2008
Im writing this post from the United Airlines Terminal where internet access is free.
So i cant really tell if the whole San Francisco Airport is wifi enabled.
I hope so but im glad the United Airlines Terminal is.
Kaya lang walang Starbucks yun na lang kulang parang nasa Starbucks Makati na naman ako. Naka istambay lang sa [...]
May
18
2008
This years Kadayawan Festival falls on August 14-17, 2008. Better make yourself available on this dates as this years Kadayawan organizers and Davao Tourism Office promises this year will be the best Kadayawan ever.
Below is a rough television ad courtesy of Bong Aportadera and his bro Mikee for the 2008 Kadayawan Festivities in Davao [...]
May
16
2008
Yes, Vancouverites! A few months after my post Vancouver has finally has an internet free access for travelers who are waiting patiently for their flights.
Im so happy hahaha ;0) Imagine the last time i was here at the airport and to my surprise there was no free access to the net. Instead i have to buy a [...]
May
16
2008
Jun Parreno’s family’s first day in Canada wasnt exactly patterned after the movie, Home Alone. In his case it was more of confusion and short time between connecting flights. But all is well that ends well. Jun Parreno;s 23 month old is happily playing under the beautiful Canadian sun.
In most of my travels, I [...]
May
10
2008
I love to travel.
Aside from the basic things i bring with me whenever i travel aside from my passport, money, travel insurance, credit cards, medicines etc During my recent travels i come up with a list of my travel essentials to pack for traveling:
1. Baby Wipes: With the current ban on liquid material, [...]
Apr
21
2008
Geno was giving Charle Dalde directions to get to the Mall of Asia, a massive mall that has become an icon in the Philippines. Dalde and his family were planning to leave yesterday (Friday) for a vacation in the Philippines where the Dalde family is originally from. Those plans have since been cancelled.
Charle Dalde [...]
Apr
15
2008
Ok payn its ober aym bak to the bangkober!
Hay naku, my short bakayson in the byutipol islands of my native land the Philippines and some other parts of the world was short lived but sweet. Imaginin mo yan i was able to be in three countries in three weeks hahaha!
Bonggacious diba?
Since walang Jollibee ditech sa [...]
Apr
10
2008
Imbers ang byuti ketch ditech sa LAX.
Infairmess kahit walang wifi access sa PAL Centennial Airport mas naappreciate at mas maganda yun kesa dito sa LAX. Dito me wifi nga pero meron silang tinatawag na Pay As You GO where you have to pay $9.99 for 24hrs access sa T-Mobile or $6.00 for 6hrs then 10cents [...]
Apr
07
2008
Di ako makapakali.
Di ako mapalagay.
Di ako makatulog.
Teka huwag kang mag alala dehins ako natatae. Feeling ko lang i need to go somewhere. I wish si Darna ako, feeling Angel Locsin, sa haba ng buhok at laki ng boobs. Gusto kong mag bathing suit na pula at sumigaw ng D A R N A!
I want to [...]
Mar
20
2008
Marami sa mga Filipino ang nagbabasakaling nasa ibang bansa ang katuparan ng kanilang mga pangarap. Ilan sa kanila ang tinalikuran ang magagandang trabaho at posisyon sa Pilipinas maka pag abroad lamang. Ang iba naman ay kumuha ng ibang kurso tulad ng nursing or care giver program sa pagnanais mas mapadali at mas mapabilis ang makapagtrabaho [...]
Mar
14
2008
How many times in your have you face a *crossroad?Too many to count you may say, right now i am in the middle of a crossroad. The first time i was in one was when my mother told us we are migrating here in Canada. Of course, i was so excited but that night i [...]
Mar
13
2008
The difference between a journalist and a blogger is that journalists have to adhere to certain guidelines that govern the freedom of speech. …………….. However, I simply detest people who place vicious comments and slanderous statements in blogs yet sign their messages as ‘anonymous.’ If you have something to say, don’t hide behind a false [...]
Mar
06
2008
During my recent trip back home (Philippines) I discovered so much more how much of a Filipino i am in spite of of many years living in Canada. Ayon nga sa isang kasabihan, “Ang di raw marunong lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay di makakarating sa kanyang paruruonan”. Nakailang beses na rin akong umuwi ng Pilipinas, [...]
