December 31, 2010

Thank You, 2010!

It's really been a fruitful year for me. 

Thanks 2010. 

last blog entry for Year 2010.

December 21, 2010

Philippine Holidays for 2011

According to Proclamation No. 84, the following regular holidays and special days for the year 2011 shall be observed in the country:

A. Regular Holidays
New Year’s Day – January 1 (Saturday)
Araw ng Kagitingan – April 9 (Saturday)
Maundy Thursday – April 21
Good Friday – April 22
Labor Day – May 1 (Sunday)
Independence Day – June 12 (Sunday)
National Heroes Day – August 29 (Last Monday of August)
Bonifacio Day – November 30 (Wednesday)
Christmas Day – December 25 (Sunday)
Rizal Day – December 30 (Friday)
B. Special (Non-Working) Days
Ninoy Aquino Day – August 21 (Sunday)
All Saints Day – November 1 (Tuesday)
Last Day of the Year – December 31 (Saturday) C. Special Holiday (for all schools)
EDSA Revolution Anniversary – February 25 (Friday)

December 12, 2010

Tara na sa Batanes..!

 
Road Trip to Amazing Batanes



        
Mangay aco du... Batanes. Masuyot!

    Batanes, the Best! I have always been fascinated with this place. Batanes is my ultimate dream destination here in the Philippines. I had been to different vacation spots but my heart has long been wishing to reach this serene place. I think my fascination with Batanes started when GMA Films created a movie named after the place.  It seems to me, Batanes is a haven. The place boasts a good profile in terms of its natural features; I am amazed as how GOD created such wonderful scenery. Nothing compares. No amount of words or adjectives can actually describe how beautiful this place is. It’s like whenever I see an image of Batanes, my heart wants to cry.  Batanes is a perfect example of being RICH and SIMPLE. Its simplicity is one of its main characteristics. Rich in culture, traditions and natural beauty is how Batanes can be defined.  More than the vacation I had been wanting, I think it is the desire of my heart. It seems I have an emotional connection with the place, which I am yet to find out.

Luckily, SEAIR has been very considerate to all of us. They have just created a contest that gives fair chances to everyone. I may not be a very good writer, but I think my best weapon is the true desire of my heart. I truly believe that I deserve to be given the chance to win one of the seats to Batanes. I would like to reward myself from a very stressed-full life. I am a working student. I work at night and go straight to school after. I go to work at 12 midnight and finishes by 9 a.m. I would then have to go to school at 1 p.m til 8:30 pm. That’s how my life revolves. It is very tiring yet rewarding. I am happy with what I am doing though there are times that I just find myself crying out of tiredness. So, if you permit to let me win, this would be a perfect time for me to have some kind of relaxation my mind and body has been looking for.

photo credit to SEAIR website http://flyseair.com/

Batanes 101: (from the website http://flyseair.com/)

SEAIR ang Bahala Sa'Yo

     Batanes island, Philippines is unlike any other place in the country. Visitors to Batanes are greeted by the visual image of a wild smattering of islands in the north where cliffs meet the sea on pebbled shorelines; and goats and cows are sent out to pasture among green hills. 

    Batanes, Philippines has been described as looking more like the Scottish Highlands than the Philippines. There are no swanky hotels, no chic restaurants and sometimes, there isn’t even electricity. But these are not shortcomings. Instead, these factors only add to the rustic charm of Batanes island, Philippines.

   Aside from the beauty of the natural surroundings, those lucky enough to experience the wonders of Batanes, Philippines end up raving about the freshness of the cuisine. Nothing fancy, for sure, and yet incredibly good. Evening entertainment consists of identifying the constellations in the heavens over a cold bottle or two of beer.

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Seair is the the premier leisure airline in the Philippines, Seair has several flights to ensure that travelers can travel when it’s most convenient. Have your own Batanes experience and Book online today at SEAIR website http://flyseair.com/.

Award Winning:


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Get a chance to win a seat to SEAIR's flight to Batanes by joing the SEAIR Batanes Winter Bloggers' Tour! promo. Please visit the official SEAIR Facebook fan page and hit like, then start writing a blog. It's that easy.


December 11, 2010

R.N.B Superstar NeYo


I posted this picture at NeYo's facebook fan page. Here are some of the comments. Very overwhelming.

fyi: this was during Ne-Yo's 2 night concert here in the Philippines @ Araneta Coliseum. Where I won a meet and greet pass and a VIP ticket to the concert.  I am with my cousin Che. 

Added August 17, 2009 ·
  • 7 people like this.

    • Bre Andambi lucky you
      November 7, 2009 at 7:57pm ·

    • Josef Alamine I love you Ne-yo=)♥
      November 26, 2009 at 3:25am ·

    • Mark Bryan V. Garcia haha.. yeah lucky me! he was reaaly nice though his guards are RUDE.
      November 26, 2009 at 12:26pm ·

    • MissLucy Panda Royle i so0o wish i was you to i love him ♥ xxx
      November 30, 2009 at 1:55pm ·

    • Mark Bryan V. Garcia haha.. that's funny. well time will come that you will meet him upclose. i wasn't much of a fan before when i met him but i became one after that very wonderful experience.

      he'll be here again in the philippines come january next year,.

      November 30, 2009 at 2:21pm ·

    • Ashten Blocker wow i wish i wuz there
      December 30, 2009 at 9:17am ·

    • Özlem Altunyaldız come closer...=)
      January 19 at 5:33pm ·

    • Nicole Urangul Khakharman waw i want meet Ne-yo
      He is amazing singer and perfect dancer in one person:)B
      An

      He is

      January 22 at 2:23am ·

    • Nicole Urangul Khakharman best singer
      January 22 at 2:23am ·

    • Inès Geneau oh my god
      March 12 at 9:38pm ·

    • Mark Bryan V. Garcia ‎@lucky me right? lol
      March 22 at 12:57pm ·

    • Ronalyn Cheska yah...mataba pa ako that time when i met neyo in the philippines during his concert in araneta..soooo kind
      June 5 at 5:06pm ·

    • Emilya Mikayelyan I love NE-YO ♥
      July 28 at 6:24pm ·

    • Binta Camara i like your mesique
      August 13 at 12:01am ·

    • Ilyass Edi all what i know neyo is the best and his my friend
      August 28 at 8:27pm ·

    • Tamara Kopcalic I LOVE NE-YO ♥
      September 19 at 7:40pm ·

    • Jhothijo Jo love u too neyo.....kikiki
       September 22 at 7:26pm ·


      Added November 24, 2009 · ·

      • 45 people like this.

        • Sazypa Clouds Elsnjak-Maezovic you're so lucky!!!!!!!
          November 28, 2009 at 2:51am ·

        • Mark Bryan V. Garcia yeah right/ neyo is very accomodating.
          November 29, 2009 at 4:12pm ·

        • MissLucy Panda Royle Damn I Wish I Was You 2 I Love Him ♥ xx
          November 30, 2009 at 1:50pm ·

        • Vahideh Persia arghhhh am jealousss
          December 12, 2009 at 8:02am ·

        • Ifeoma Njideofor Wow neyo i really like you
          December 19, 2009 at 12:57am ·

        • Javi Miranda Lisboa envy. with my love.
          December 29, 2009 at 5:30am ·

        • Paula Dybek o my god :) I envy you !
          January 7 at 4:36am ·

        • Daphney Dorine OMG..am so jealoussssss.....
          January 8 at 3:03pm ·

        • Mark Bryan V. Garcia Mabuhay si Ne-Yo.
          January 8 at 6:49pm ·

        • Mickey Jew O My God!! I wish oneday can hug neyo.
          January 9 at 5:30am ·

        • Dash Calzado this was the shirt he was wearing when i interviewed him 07 @ Wave891,hahaha! same outfit w shades and all,yup i rememeber and now igot w him at encore!
          January 10 at 7:43pm ·

        • Mark Bryan V. Garcia ‎@carlito really.. nice. it was really nice meeting him in person.
          January 10 at 7:47pm ·

        • Sabrina Campbell beautiful smile neyo
          January 14 at 3:03am ·

        • Bradley Bj Engelbrecht king of RnB
          January 20 at 2:18am ·

        • Terri Glasgow i wud really like 2 meet him someday. i jus love eveythn bout him.
          January 20 at 6:18am ·

        • Jessie Chumah Mark, am jealous!
          January 24 at 4:07am ·

        • Andrea Bonvissuto mark am jealous
          January 26 at 3:13am ·

        • Mercy Matsheza OMG u looking hawt babe
          February 2 at 8:13pm ·

        • Nahuel Espósito hey esa foto se la sacaron en casa jeje?
          February 3 at 3:23am ·

        • Claudia Boyo OMG! NEYO PLZ COME TO NEW ZEALAND! I WOULD Pay HUNDREDS 2 C IN U CONCERT!
          February 3 at 10:07am ·

        • Liz Lautner Corleone' This is soooo cool.....i love neyo:)))))
          February 8 at 11:14pm ·

        • Justinne H. Monroy I hate you!!!!
          February 9 at 3:45pm ·

        • Graxa Marquez You are so lucky man!!
          February 10 at 10:02pm ·

        • Paloma Cherry Mae wow cute! i watchd his concert last JAN 09,2010 sa MOA.. hes a total performer.. i really love him.. a great songwriter.. lucky nyo po..hehehe ;-)
          February 13 at 10:12pm ·

        • Marquinho Sharrk I´M BRASILEIRO neyo is very accomodating.
          February 19 at 8:30pm ·

        • Marquinho Sharrk http://www.orkut.com.br/Main#Profile?rl=ls&uid=9895825955179490835

          adc aii ou msn marquinho_66_nit@hotmail.com

          February 19 at 8:45pm ·

        • Josefine Wolfeld Jensen det der er SNYD!! :D
          February 20 at 8:55pm ·

        • Yanique Thomas i am in love with ne-yo
          February 21 at 12:03am ·

        • Ephrem Mehari sup nigr man have look my pic
          February 24 at 10:00am ·

        • Bartłomiej Panocha Szczesciarze!!! Pozdrawiam
          February 28 at 2:48am ·

        • Haraaka Tanko i love you guy
          March 4 at 12:22pm ·

        • Janine Kristelle H i luv u ne yo
          March 9 at 5:00am ·

        • Oreo Boy Schwarzenegger ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥I LUV Ü NE-YO♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

          ----=)CERTIFIED NE-YO`S FAN

          March 13 at 12:40pm ·

        • Kalina Ivanova i like this smile so much:):):)
          March 14 at 6:00am ·

        • Jelynne Go i went to your concert my mom soponsored converse
          March 16 at 3:00pm ·

        • Amoswits Baibe Okinyi I like your tattoo on your hand.you are handsome.I think you have trouble with ladies
          March 16 at 9:11pm ·

        • Sherani Govender I am so jealous !!!!!!
          March 21 at 9:24pm · · 1 personLoading...

        • Serena Blanquez ne-yo love ever
          March 22 at 10:34pm ·

        • Frédéri'c Delville Vive neyo
          March 24 at 1:10am ·

        • Kimberlyn Miller I love u ne yo so much ur my favourate singer all time u r just so amazing i love u
          March 24 at 9:05am ·

        • Alexander Vuvor Ne-Yo u're great.
          March 25 at 3:17am ·

        • Diego Felipe Carvajal Gonzalez very very very good Ne-Yo Fantastic!!
          March 25 at 10:34am ·

        • Hazel Celestine i whant to b just like u get thing to meet him
          March 26 at 10:54am ·

        • Ernest Rexking keep it up ne-yo..
          April 13 at 7:28pm ·

        • Cookie Wookie luuckyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
          April 15 at 6:11am ·

        • Shavon Legall Ne-yo you can sing ur throat ass, lol. love ur voice
          April 15 at 6:11am ·

        • Neyosei Kwaku is ma drmz 2 see u neyo
          April 16 at 1:55am ·

        • Aminata Dancerlegz Bordeaux awesome
          April 17 at 1:49pm ·

        • Tiamiyu Damilola kip it up neyooooooo dha great
          April 24 at 8:54pm ·

        • Marc Ocariza hey man you so cool
          April 25 at 5:33pm ·

        • Gaby Bloudani Yanes que suerte has tenidooooo!!! me encanta Ne-Yo
          April 26 at 4:09am ·

        • Hiva Khorrami cutie
          April 30 at 10:35am ·

        • Ramza Letoaba gosh i envy you.luv u soooooooooooooooooooooooooo
          April 30 at 5:46pm ·

        • Jonathan Osit like it
          May 3 at 9:43pm ·

        • Lotfi El-king i love you Ne-Yo
          May 5 at 1:11am ·

        • Kerry Emotized-Imsoluvable Yelad i sooo envy you guys.....love u ne-yo.....♥....
          May 7 at 10:19am ·

        • Reagan Franco OMG I LOVE YOUR SONGS
          May 9 at 10:28am ·

        • Anais L'aalgerina magnifiik ca c mn homme
          !

          May 13 at 1:07am ·

        • Dainty Bennett nice pic
          May 14 at 12:06pm ·

        • Stephanie Nunez nice pic
          May 16 at 8:09am ·

        • Berni Lautner i love
          May 17 at 4:07am ·

        • Kareem Bada bada back 2bac
          May 17 at 5:56pm ·

        • Marisha Jno-Lewis nice! omg..if i was even that close to neyo, i would've so totally melted..
          May 25 at 2:19pm ·

        • Rnb Tahsim neyo the alltime smart guy
          May 26 at 4:01am ·

        • Lukáško LilTooth SuprShút OMG!!:) GOod JOb
          May 30 at 8:26pm ·

        • Melissa Awande Happy r u
          May 31 at 11:37pm ·

        • Miira Fils-Aimé very nice to picture
          June 9 at 2:09am ·

        • Ančéé Látalová aaaa I lovee ne-yo he's very hot :))
          June 10 at 3:48am ·

        • Flamingoo Abdssamad belle toof wihte you franhte
          June 10 at 11:16pm ·

        • Jose Dollano Ne-Yo is a great guy, great talent and simple kind of guy, seen his place in CRIB, so different from the posh lifestyle of his contemporaries.... so humble.... IDOL !!!
          June 14 at 4:52am ·

        • Mark Bryan V. Garcia Everyone: thank you so much for the comments. it was really a pleasure meeting NEYO, hope everyone of you experience the same thing when right time comes.
          June 14 at 2:33pm ·

        • Jaddae Chin YO
          NE
          I LOVE U

          June 19 at 7:01am ·

        • Othy Chantre Aïssi i'm so jealous
          June 19 at 5:55pm ·

        • Nelly Tsankova Love Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa♥♥♥♥♥
          June 24 at 5:31am ·

        • Agnes Cps Jealousy~~I like ne-yo's T-shirt " get what you want", so you guys really got you want!! ^.*
          June 27 at 2:27am ·

        • Andrea Hartley I ♥ you Ne-Yo!!! You guys are so lucky
          July 6 at 11:37am ·

        • Peter Lucero man u tight ne yo
          July 8 at 2:26am · · 1 personLoading...

        • StaciaAna Stoby Hey NE-YO!! I love u bby....
          July 11 at 1:44pm ·

        • Landela Andries I lyk ur lips
          July 20 at 2:42am ·

        • Valerie Phanor I love neyo!!
          July 23 at 2:06am ·

        • Katjuscha Best Ne-Yo did you like Astana on July 6th (Kazakhstan)?
          July 30 at 4:30am · · 1 personLoading...

        • Katjuscha Best likes you too
          July 30 at 4:31am · · 1 personLoading...

        • Flavia D. Phranko ♥Ne-yo♥

          Ne-yo in Brazil \o/

          August 5 at 6:37am ·

        • Rahmania Hardiani VERY VERY ENVY! PLEASE NE-YO COME TO INDONESIA!!!!!!!!!!!!
          August 20 at 1:37am ·

        • Dickson Mogire wsup NE-YO?am ur fan all tha way from kenya,keep it up bro u da greatest of all time.
          September 1 at 2:54pm ·

        • Hannah Midgett' Johnston aww thats a nice picture of you's ♥
          September 5 at 4:10am ·

        • Vania Vieira I love Ne-yo
          September 5 at 7:40am ·

        • Anam Khan ‎"Like" the Michael Jackson official facebook fanpage and help reach it 20 million mark - a new record. Invite your friends, they don't have to be MJ fans, MJ is a common interest everywhere.

          Ne-yoo ♥

          September 8 at 12:36am ·

        • Crystal Rodriquez I am such a huge fan! Hav been since day one! Got everythag uve recorded! Jus havin gotten da opportunity yet 2 me u, im still workin on it lol! Luv u n ur music soo much n keep bein on r "grown n sexy"! Dats da "grown man" n u n i luv it!!!
          September 9 at 5:25pm ·

        • Zhuldyzai Musabekova I See You in 6th July (Kazakhstan)... OMG I Love You so much =)
          September 12 at 12:15am ·

        • Vanessa Zanga you very very very beautiful l love you!
          September 24 at 6:38am ·

        • Crystal Gail Roxas i envy you guys.:(
          September 29 at 9:57am ·

        • Farhan Burningss I LIKE it
          October 8 at 9:23pm ·

        • YoonJoo Bae Ah....I envy her...
          October 9 at 1:44am ·

        • Yassine Akatapparawowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
          October 11 at 5:46am ·

        • Yassine Akatappara what's your favorite football team ne-yo?
          October 11 at 5:47am ·

        • Ielhaam Stone Everyttime im sad i hink or listen to u an my hole world becomes hole again coz u hve dat way of makin ppl feel gud
          October 15 at 8:36pm ·

        • Javkhlan Enkhbayar u guys r so damn lucky
          October 15 at 8:59pm ·

        • Miguel Alexander Martinez Sarabio i love ne yo
          October 16 at 12:23am ·

        • Emmerencia Lungile HAPPY BRTHDAY NEYO,HOPE U ENJOY UR DAY
          October 18 at 11:39am ·

        • Derwin Neyo Davis i wish i was there to meet him people say me and him look alike
          October 19 at 4:34am ·

        • Ammar Hashim Arafa
          NE-YO and that's it

          I really respect you man your a one of a kind , or should I say One of a Million ;D. Keep up what your doin man much luv :):):):)

          And btw lucky you guys I really envy you right now :D lool ,, Nice pic guys keep it up :D:D...:D See More

          November 13 at 8:02am ·

        • Nanaa Francisco Woah, many comments here. Okae, Ne-Yo, i love ur songs & ur dance steps! Yeaa, i aint tat good in dancing man! I love yahh! (;
          November 19 at 7:04am ·

Schengen Visa for Filipinos

  I'd like to share with you my experience in applying for a Schengen Visa. I submitted my application last March 12 and got the decisio...