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Though situated in a residential area along Marseilla Street in Rosario, Cavite, Mount Sea Resort still offers an isolated and secure place for fun and comfort. It also faces the picturesque Manila Bay so you have plenty of options for your photo ops. Imagine a stunning sunset in you backdrop. The lap pool – only accessible by hotel guests The resort features a waterfront with kiddie and adult pool, cottages, and KTV for the paying public. Hotel guests have the exclusive access to some areas such as the restaurant, the al fresco dining hall, the private cottages, the lap pool, and ... Read more

The President has declared 18 holidays next year through Proclamation No. 831 he signed July 17 this year. Eight of which fall on either Mondays or Fridays making a total of 8 long weekends for 2015. 2015 Philippine Holidays (Photo from the 2013 Buglasan Festival by Marion Paul Baylado) Aquino declared the following dates as regular holidays: January 1, Thursday – New Year’s Day April 2 – Maundy Thursday April 3 – Good Friday April 9, Thursday- Araw ng Kagitingan May 1, Friday – Labor Day June 12, Friday – Independence Day August 31, last Monday of August – National Heroes Day November 30, Monday – Bonifacio Day December 25, ... Read more

Tired and hungry – that was everyone’s complain after our Saturday morning boot camp. We were all not used to that type of activity and it drained us a lot. So after the big pumps, twists, and stretches, we decided to went out to fuel up. Beside our building, Cyberscape Alpha, stands the AIC Gold Tower which are both accessible via the Sapphire and Garnet Roads. As of this writing, the Sapphire lobby of our office isn’t open yet, so went out via the Garnet exit and took a little maneuver to reach the Sapphire portion. The Stuff Over Burger Cafe ... Read more

We were at night shift and we were tired of fast food. Though new to the place, since we just moved in to a new building along Sapphire Road, we ventured out an hour past midnight to check for better options. We considered exploring for midnight eats along Emerald Avenue but before we could make a turn, we noticed this flickering banner of Salang Restaurant at the mezzanine floor of AIC Gold Tower. We went upstairs and curiously checked. At first we thought it was closed. The restaurant was dimly illuminated and its door did not open on our first attempt. Laughter ... Read more

We are heading to Dapa in Siargao Island but we missed the last departing boat. We had no other choice but to spend the rest of the day in Surigao City. Marx, my companion on that trip, contacted a friend (Nathalie) and asked for a possible place to hang out. Nathalie, who happened to be a local, suggested us to visit Mabua Pebble Beach which is just a tricycle away from the city proper. The trike terminal to Mabua is located along Sarvida St. just beside Palma Trade Center. We paid ₱20 for the one-way trip. The Mabua Pebble Beach I ... Read more

There’s nothing better than a holiday to help let your hair down – and what better place to unfetter than the flagrant flicker of the Gambling Capital of the World? With over 40 million visitors flocking to Las Vegas each year, the most populous city in Nevada has come a long way from its roots as a stopover to the western pioneer trails. Indeed, the UK continues to be a major contributor to the jingle and jangle of Sin City slot machines, with air passenger numbers steadily rising year on year. A view from Bellagio, Las Vegas (Photo credit: Iris ... Read more

It’s been an emotional rollercoaster leading up to official launch of The Passport Protector on Indiegogo. I wanted to share a ‘behind the scenes’ peek into the work we did over the last 9 months up to this point. Good news is we’re well on track to hit our goal of $15,000 in presales and crowdfunding. Passport protector Each of these steps could be its own extensive post on a critical lesson in business and product development. Here’s a brief of what we’ve done to get here: Step #1 – The Idea Our trip to Europe was ruined when my ... Read more

An after sunset in Boracay The sky glows in blue and orange, painting a beautiful scenery. With the Philippines 7,107 islands, you have 7,107 options to enjoy the sunset. Boracay offers one of the most stunning and exciting way to do it – through Paraw Sailing.

If you have been thinking on how to make the most out of your Boracay visit, this list might be helpful. Boracay isn’t just about the beach, parties, or staycation but also a good place for exciting adventures. Check out the following budget-friendly (and some not-so-budget-friendly as well) activities in Boracay and make your stay a lot more memorable. #1 Beach Bumming (free) The primary reason why you visit the island is probably to beach bum. In Boracay, you have plenty of options. You can stroll along the entire stretch of the 4-kilometer White beach, spend some private moment in Puka Shell ... Read more