Snapshots and Events

Diamond Asiansation Christian Bautista lauched the release of his highly-anticipated First Class: Outbound Expanded Edition album. The album includes a limited edition coffee table book which also marked his 10th year anniversary in entertainment industry. The album “First Class” includes nine new tracks, five hits from the original Outbound, and new recording of his earlier hits Hands To Heaven and The Way You Look At Me.

Christian got to teamed up with some of the most promising artists like:

• Angeline Quinto for In Love With You, originally recorded by Regine Velasquez and Asian superstar Jacky Cheung
• KC Concepcion for We Could Be In Love, first interpreted by Lea Salonga and Brad Kane
• Famed band Neocolours reunites to collaborate with Christian on the original Sasabihin
• Duet with Sam Concepcion for Rescue You, composed by Singapore-based Tat Tong
• Japanese Pop singer Baby M also has a duet with Christian in the album – In My Arms

The Album “First Class”  includes track list like:
1. Beautiful To Me
2. In Love With You with Angeline Quinto
3. Love You This Much
4. We Could Be In Love with Kc Concepcion
5. Let Go
6. Rescue You with Sam Concepcion
7. Whole
8. I’m Already King
9. In My Arms with Baby M
10. Sasabihin with Neocolours
11. What Can I Do
12. Faith
13. Unphotographable
14. All That’s Left
15. Love Moves In Mysterious Ways
16. Hands To Heaven featuring Zia Quizon
17. The Way You Look At Me

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Going back to Intramuros is visiting also a home. I have spent my high school and college days here in Intramuros way back when I was studying in Letran.

When I found out to my wife that she will have have a tour in Intramuros, I am interested to revisit it again and reminiscence the glimpse on what happen 20 years after I was been.

We took our historical tour by riding in a tranvia – some sort of a streetcar during a pre-war era.

 

Our first stop was Fort Santiago –  oldest Hispanic stone fortress in the country where they still relive the Kalesa riding around which even the drivers are in uniforms.  Fort Santiago is also transformed into park with greenery along the area amidst its historic ruins.

We got a tourist guide – Mr. Jeff Velasco of Mabuhay Guides,which explained more each places that let me appreciate the history of Intramuros.

 

Enter the site which believe to be the fort of Rajah Soliman and was continued to modernized by other governors as their line of defenses.   Inside was the Rizal Shrine and Baluarte de Santa Barbara which was reconstructed to give tribute to Dr. Jose Rizal where he was detained during his trial.  This served also a gathering of Rizal’s collection from his books, furniture and even dresses he used.

Infront Fort Santiago is the famous Manila Cathedral which was said to be rebuild eight times – from earthquake, typhoons and war just to rise again and again its structure.  It is officially named Basilica of the Immaculate Conception.

 

Palacio del Gobernador which said to be state residence of the Governor General of the Philippines and office of the Supreme Court.  It also housed shelter to civilians during World War 2.  It was reconstructed last 1976 for government offices.

 

San  Agustin Church is the oldest church in the Philippines which was declared by UNESCO World Heritage site in 1994.

 

After our whole day escapade with Intramuros, it is glad to know that our government has the effort to preserve the Walled City and still revive its illustrious structure.  It is really nice to come back and return to relive historical value in this present generation.

 

This is a Travel Write-up entry to the Intramuros Bloggers Challenge 2012 organized by IntramurosManila.Asia.

IBC 2012 is fully supported by the Intramuros Administration, Barbara’s Restaurant, Celdran Tours, Mabuhay Guides, Pilgrimage Pilipinas, Castillan Tours, Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, Inc., DigiEntrepreneur, DigitalFilipino, Third Team Media, Payless Pancit Shanghai, Ruthilicious, Ruthilicious Fanpage and GadgetGambit.com.

 

This is my photography sharing why I am honed to take my hobby to the next level – that is capturing everywhere the beauty of Philippines.   I just took pictures.  But then I realized there were always a beauty behind it especially  places around the Philippines.  People do not realized how wonderful our country is.  This is my way on supporting how we can love our own country for just sharing the wondrous places our family been.

Yes, its really more fun in the Philippines!

This is a pre-qualifying entry to the Intramuros Bloggers Challenge 2012 by IntramurosManila.Asia. This campaign is fully supported by the Intramuros Administration, Barbara’s Restaurant, Celdran Tours, Mabuhay Guides, Pilgrimage Pilipinas, Castillan Tours, Federation of Philippine Photographers Foundation, Inc., Payless Pancit Shanghai, Ruthilicious and Ruthilicious @ FB.

Last January 22, we witnessed the launching of Enchanted Kingdom and Coca-Cola partnership entitled  – Refreshing Magical Moments with Coca-Cola only @ EK.

A red letter day as Enchanted Kingdom transformed into a refreshing ensemble of their newest official beverage sponsor, Coca-Cola.

To add more excitement and celebrate Chinese New Year, there was a parade of characters from Eldar the Wizard, EK mascots, Dragon and Lion Dances, pandas, terracota soldiers and Wushu Exhibitions.  Me, getting pictures  while my wife was busy watching the said parade.

Aside from the parade, we got to enjoy different rides as we braced ourselves to fun, fun adventure.

For the launching, Enchanted Kingdom and Coca Cola gave away free Coke products to the first two hundred lucky park guests.

For more information, visit their:

Website:  http://new.enchantedkingdom.ph/
Facebook Page:  http://www.facebook.com/enchantedkingdom.ph

 

Last January 15, SM North Edsa opened its celebration of Chinese New Year 2012 at the Atrium, The Block. With the theme of the Water Dragon, the event was hosted by Chris Tiu doing some story telling which Richard Yap (Papa Chen in tele-series “Binondo Girl”) acted the Chinese Emperor.

There were wushu demo, dragon/lion dance, and singing choir that gracefully showcased and complimented the whole Chinese Culture.

I cannot pick the best picture that I have got during the said event.  What I will be sharing to you were the complete coverage.

For more information and updates, visit: SM City North EDSA‘s Facebook page

 

Our family got the opportunity to witness the first IMAX 3D in the south located at SM Southmall Cinema at the 3rd level.

With the IMAX 3D Theatre, we see more, hear more, feel more – an ultimate & most immerse cinematic movie experience one can imagine as if you become part of the movie.

SM Southmall & IMAX Theatre presented a special advanced screening of Adventures of Tintin to let customers experience the excellent movie quality in IMAX.

Adventures of Tintin is directed by Oscar winning director Steven Spielberg and Oscar winning producer Peter Jackson: an epic, globe-hopping quest with one-of-a-kind mix of action, humor and scintillating tale spin in a 3D motion picture event.

Here is the You-Tube Movie Trailer:

The premier of The Adventures of Tintin is just one of the many blockbuster movies that SM Southmall had lined up for the South Metro Manila residents.

Our family will definitely anticipating our next IMAX movie experience.

Visit their facebook fanpage link: http://www.facebook.com/smsouthmall

I have attended the biggest fashion event in the south metro last November 18 featuring holiday collection at the main hallway, ground level of SM Southmall.

SM Southmall Runway Picks is all about celebrating the holidays in style for South Metro residents that showcased its holiday collection for men, ladies, teens and kids.

These were some of the international & local brands featured in the said fashion show – Terranova, Payless Shoesource, For Me, Folded & Hung, Bayo, Levi’s, Celine, Regatta, Fitflop, Maldita, Petit Monde, Just G, Le Jean De Marithe Francois Girbaud, Shubizz, Accessorize, Tomato, Michelis, The Travel Club, Oxygen, Tibal, Onesimus, Our Tribe, Penshoppe, Arrow, Peppermint, Periwinkle, Oshkosh B’gosh & Gingersnaps.

SM Southmall is approaching the final leg of its renovation, with its continuous effort to give South Metro residents the best shopping and leisure experience. Mall-goers can enjoy their favourite local stores along with new and exciting global brands.

For more information, visit SM Southmall Facebook Page – http://www.facebook.com/smsouthmall

Now Christmas is really in the air! SM City Calamba marked the beginning of the Yuletide season by showcasing the Giant Christmas Ball Centerpiece last November 12, 2011 at the Mall Atrium.

With Calamba City’s Brass Brand and choirs who performed the famous SM Christmas ChriSMs jingle, visit and feel this year’s jolly season at SM City Calamba.

There will be extended mall hours on all weekends of November until 10 PM and all days of December.

Visit: http://www.smcitycalamba.com/

Last September 24, family have the time to do some bonding at Nuvali, Laguna and found out that there were events around.

There was this activity called – Nuvali Cup 2011: Legends Rising – an annual event designed to promote healthy active living through outdoor sports and encourage sports excellence featuring different schools and leagues battling it out in football, baseball, and touch football.

Have seen different clubs and schools competing like De La Salle Zobel, Paref Southridge, Paref Woodrose,  Ateneo De Manila,  Canlubang Little League, De La Salle Lipa, Alabang Tigers, Brent, UP Diliman, Faith Academy, Nomads, Makati Football School, Manila Soccer Academy and more.

The event also featured performances from the Freestylers and key members of the country’s national teams the Baseball Philippines, Philippine Azkals, and Philippine Volcanoes who lead the sports code pledge during the opening ceremony.

This event featured over a thousand sports legends in the making where our family enjoyed watching epic sports fest battling to win the Nuvali Cup.

To know more about Nuvali, visit www.nuvali.ph or call 0917-5ASKNUV (275688).

This is my first time to attend a liquor event that would meet personally the endorser, Borgy Manotoc at the Wine Museum in Pasay City.

This event would also remind me how to drink responsibly and must be served to 18 years of age to consume the product.

Press Release:

BenMore Four Casks Scotch Whisky is the newest whisky that is produced and distilled in Scotland.

It is a deluxe Scotch whisky which puts attention to details. It is matured in four different types of oak casks to achieve depth and complexity to match the standards of whisky drinkers, to give the harmony between mellow tastes and scotch aroma, including malt and peat aroma with the hint of smokiness and most importantly, to give you an even smoother Scotch whisky experience.

Expert blenders have chosen 21 of the finest whiskies to include in the oak casks. The sherry casks create a richness that you will savor. The bourbon casks give the liquid just the perfect hint of woodiness and the charred casks provide the ideal level of smoothness. Finally, the refill casks produce BenMore Four Casks’s signature complexity appreciated by true Scotch whisky connoisseurs.

The iconic stag – to represent heritage and authenticity. It connotes masculinity, superiority and leadership. Consumers drinking BenMore will be perceived as smart, stylish, presentable and tough.

They know what they want and are a go-getter; but they’re also friendly and open-minded, exactly like the Brand Ambassador, Borgy Manotoc.

BenMore Four Casks offers an even more deluxe scotch whisky for greater drinking experience with smoother and more complex whisky notes which regular standard whisky cannot offer.

It can be enjoyed with your friends whatever the occasions with five ways to drink:

• Straight or on the rocks
• With water
• With iced tea
• With cola
• With soda/ tonic

It’s more affordable compared to other brands of whiskies.

Suggested retail price is Php335 – 385, may vary depending on location.

BenMore is available nationwide.

You can check their website for more details:  http://www.benmorescotchwhisky.com/