A Gateway Experience to Calapan Mindoro

Planning your next island adventure? For those who want an ultimate off the island immersion, nothing beats a Calapan, Mindoro tour made possible by the partnership of Fast Cat, Jam Liner Inc. & Philtranco.
There is more to what Calapan Mindoro can offer. From the food, the ecotourism spots, the people, and the culture, Calapan has a bunch of treats to feed Filipinos and tourists’ hunger for travel and immersion. Foreign and local tourists seeking for a one-of-a-kind City and provincial tour can enjoy doing food trips, eco tours and food immersions at Calapan Mindoro.

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Calapan has breath-taking beaches and other fun-filled venues to explore before the summer ends. For those who want to find another vacation venue but don’t want to stay on the beach, there are a lot of ecotourism spots to visit in Calapan.

To beat the heat, there is a place in Calapan that offers refreshing treats, including the Filipino’s well-loved halo-halo. Calapan also has their own special take on the country’s famous bulalo. To top Calapan’s food specialties, travelers seeking to immerse deeper into Calapan’s native side, may want to taste and learn more about their special Suman.

With the help of the accessible routes of Jam Liner Inc or even Philtranco, experiencing Calapan through Fast Cat vessels is more convenient, specifically designed by Sea Transport Solutions of Austrailia, anyone can easily drive their cars and load it to Fast Cat roll-on roll-off (RORO) vessels and take a tour adventure to Calapan.
Jam Liner Inc. is a growing bus company that helps commuters ride an easier commute experience, in which they wouldn’t mind having to sit for long hours of drive because of its unparalleled service. Terminals from different locations are also one of the most in demand routes that customers usually book from.

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JAM recently took a leap forward and has brought travel experience into new heights through the installation of the nuBus technology into its fleet. The nuBus is an advanced passenger information technology with a Global Positioning System (GPS) that provides passengers with helpful information on their travel including up-to-the-minute news, and dynamic entertainment content.

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This is also the advocacy of Philtranco, providing ordinary, air-conditioned, first-class bus transport vehicles and carries an unbroken tradition of serving the routes of Southern Tagalog, Bicol, Eastern Visayas and Mindanao regions through its growth in business.

Through a promising commute experience from Jam Liner Inc, and Philtranco, they can now transfer their journey to Calapan by riding FastCat ferries, neighbouring places by providing safe, fast and convenient ferry transport system for passengers and cargo with international standards.

Fast Cat carries a design which perfectly suits the weather and sea condition in the country. The vessels are designed with a unique two-hall system that sets it apart from the typical RORO vessels in the country. It is also classified by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), indicating compliance with the lasts international safety rules and regulations.

Fast Cat is set to raise the standard in ferry transportation in the Philippines through exceptional ferry and customer service performance, aiming to promote the country’s diverse culture and tourist attractions.
Fast Cat is run by Archipelago Philippine Ferries Corporation (APFC), a company that was founded to provide a vital maritime link between the Philippines’ 7,107 islands. Since its incorporation in 2002, it has become a trusted shipping company that owns and operates the Philippines’ first and only catamaran Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ferries, as well as modernized ports and terminals in the eastern and western Philippine sea route.

In support of the government’s Strong Republic Nautical Highway Project, and to facilitate the economical movement of people and goods, APFC offers safe, fast and convenient ferry service to the islands using state-of-the-art RoRo vessels. These new vessels are the first ferries designed specifically for Philippine water conditions.

With its focus on ensuring its passengers’ safety, welfare and comfort, APFC embarked on an ambitious re-fleeting program in 2010. In a bold and unparalleled move, it partnered with Sea Transport Solutions of Australia, the leading designer and builder of mid-speed Ropax/RoRo vessels built for freight vehicle transport along with passenger accommodations.

This partnership of Jam Liner Inc and Philtranco with FastCat brings to the Philippines, provides a seamless connection of land and sea from Buendia/ Cubao- Batangas- Calapan, Mindoro, so the passengers will get to experience not just their destination but also, along their striking journey in land and sea.

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To learn more about their services, routes, terminals and booking schedules, visit Jam Liner Inc. Website at http://www.phbus.com/jam-bus/ or contact through Pinoy Travel in our Facebook page. E-mail their instant services at info@jam.com.ph or call 0917-526-0008 .

To learn more about offers and information of Philtranco, e-mail at info@philtranco.net. For online trip reservations, call 0917-860-4418 or visit https://www.philtranco.net/reservation/.

To learn more about FastCat vessel features, ongoing promos, schedules, rates, routes and booking schedules, call 0917 526 0008 or visit http://fastcat.com.ph/index.html, or email jamliner.marketing@gmail.com.

LAKBAI! The Newest Reality Adventure Show With Baste Duterte and Bogart the Explorer.

How would you like to go on a Philippine adventure with presidential son, Baste
Duterte and funny man, Bogart the Explorer? If your answer is yes, then you should
watch out for “Lakbai”, the newest reality adventure show from TV5. Lakbai, short for
“Lakaw ta, bai!” which translates to “Lakad na, kaibigan.” is a one of a kind TV show
that takes the viewers on a tour of some of the most picturesque spots in the
Philippines with Baste, Bogart and their friends.

Lakbai is not just another travel program showcasing the country’s views and food.
This 8-week special is about a group of bros who find the best places to have a travel
adventure. The show will make the audience see the Philippines in a whole new light.
In every episode, the hosts will explore a location and participate in local activities that
would leave them feeling a connection with that place.

Speaking of the hosts, Lakbai brings together a set of adventurers bonded by their
spirit of fun and love of travel. Making his TV show debut is presidential son and
social media rockstar, Sebastian “Baste” Duterte. This reality adventure show is in
Bisaya as well as Tagalog. For the first time ever, viewers will get to discover the
adventurous side of Baste and see more of his personality as he interacts with the local
people they meet.

Joining Baste is the internet sensation, Bogart the Explorer, who is
known for his hilarious adventures as seen in his viral videos. Completing the gang are
three of Baste’s closest friends: Atty. Alexis Lumbatan, a lawyer by profession and a
jokester at heart, Sboi Malicay, the cool bro who keeps the mood light and Andrei
Apostol, creative guy and designated videographer.

Find out what travel destinations the group will go to as viewers get to know Baste
Duterte like never before as he explores the country he loves deeply with Bogart and
his closest friends.

Catch Baste Duterte, Bogart the Explorer and friends in the TV5’s new reality adventure
show, Lakbai. Make sure you’re booked for the Lakbai premiere episode on May 21,
2017, Sunday after the PBA only on TV5!

Guerilla Race 2016 at Corregidor

Beat the heat this summer as you brace yourself and get ready for a whole new level of gruesomeaction and high-pumping adrenaline experience with this year’s Guerilla Race!

The Philippines’ first military-inspired obstacle race is back this May and it promises an all newchallenging and push-your-self-to-the-limit treat for the fearless Guerilla Race participants.Happening this 21-22 of May 2016, the Guerilla Race runners will face the historical, dauntingwilderness and off-track slopes of Corregidor.

Race Director Lt. Col. Dennis Bumanglag believes that the new race route will surely surprisefrequent Guerilla Racers. This is the 6th Guerilla Race and racers frequent the event because it isnot something that “you-run-once-you’ve-run-them-all” type of race. Runners prepareexcessively for this race. They do their home work, learn lessons from the previous races andcreate strategies for the next. This year, The Guerilla Race team decided to give them a littlesurprise with a route that is not familiar to them.

The Guerilla Race team decided to bring the obstacle race to Corregidor not only for its race andobstacle worthy trails and route but more importantly, for its historical value in which theGuerillas fought the country’s freedom from its oppressors with their sweat, blood and future.Free the country or die trying. During the Japanese occupation of the islands in World War II,there was an extensive Philippine resistance movement, which opposed the Japanese withactive underground and guerrilla activity that increased over the years. Fighting the guerrillas –apart from the Japanese regular forces – were the Japanese-formed Bureau of Constabulary (latertaking the name of the old Philippine Constabulary during the Second Republic), Kempeitai (theJapanese military police), and the Makapili (Filipinos fighting for the Japanese). Post-war studiesestimate that around 260,000 persons were organized under guerrilla groups and that membersof anti-Japanese underground organizations were more numerous. Such was their effectivenessthat by the end of World War II, Japan controlled only twelve of the forty-eight provinces.The Battle of Corregidor, fought May 5–6, 1942, was the culmination of the Japanese campaignfor the conquest of the Commonwealth of the Philippines during World War II.

This year’s race is a two-day event set for runners, individual and team, of different distancecategories. The race is divided into four different categories: Day 1 is set for the runners for theGuerilla Sprint which is a 5 km with 12 obstacles waiting for them in the course and the GuerillaWarrior who will conquer the 10 km run with 24 obstacles to face. Day 2 is for the panthers.These are the 21 km runners who are to triumph over the 37 Obstacles. There will also be teamcategory for all the distances (5km, 10km and 21km).

The registration fees are Php1,000 for 5km Sprint, Php 1,300 for 10km Warrior, and Php 1,500for Panthers racekit excluding the ferry fare which can be booked with Sun Cruises and just likeprevious Guerilla Races, part of the proceeds will be donated to the Armed Forces of thePhilippines Educational Benefit System Office (AFPEBSO) to assist the education of theorphans of our soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the service to the country.

Also set will be the TV show special with one of the fastest growing local cable channel, 8Trimedia Pro Inc. GUERILLA RACE® CORREGIDOR 2016 is presented by TN-Guerilla Race Inc. incooperation with Sun Cruises Corregidor Tours and Corregidor Foundation, Deuter, Reebok,Milo Nutri-Up, Mares, and our major sponsor – Matrix. It is also supported by our gym partnersCrossFit Cabalen, CrossFit Salcedo, CrossFit PR City, CrossFit Ortigas, CrossFit Mad Minute,Primal Ape, Elorde Alabang Boxing Gym, Affiliate Alliance. F45 Training and Chris Sports withour media partners Balls Channel – Game Day Weekend, ABS-CBN Sports and Action, ABS-CBN News Channel, Reach Knowledge Magazine, Endurance Sports, Run Rocky, Travel Plus,Zen Health, Zinergi, Pinoyfitness.com, WheninManila.com, Team Run Direction, and ourofficial TV Station partner 8 Trimedia Pro Inc

Featuring the Force Awakens at the new Gateway Dolby Atmos Cinema

It was the perfect movie to mark the grand launch of the biggest Dolby Atmos Cinema in the country located at Gateway Mall, Araneta Center.

Featuring a revolutionary audio platform that creates powerful, moving audio using audio objects and overhead speakers, Gateway Mall’s Dolby Atmos Cinema boasts of sounds that come from all directions, the dialogue and music of the onscreen story move all around the audience in three-dimensional space, transporting them into the scenes and putting them in the middle of the action. Definitely the most suitable venue for the much-awaited movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

“We are very excited to screen Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Gateway Dolby Atmos Cinema 5. With its revolutionary sound technology, the theatre will be filled with breathtaking audio and the audience will feel like they are inside the Star Wars universe. This will definitely be a fantastic and world-class movie experience not just for Star Wars fans but for the whole family,” says Araneta Group CEO Jorge Araneta.

Compared to regular theatres, Dolby Atmos Cinema has the most number of speakers with a 53.5 sound system (53 individual surround channels and 5 subwoofers). Each speaker is powered independently and gets its own separate audio feed. In effect, the movement of every sound in the scene is reproduced in all three dimensions.

The Dolby Atmos technology gives content creators unprecedented control of the placement and movement of sound within the movie theatre. Sounds can be placed and moved anywhere in the cinema’s three-dimensional space. The Dolby Atmos Cinema processor then determines which of a cinema’s huge array of front, back, side, and overhead speakers it will use to recreate this lifelike movement.

With sounds coming from all directions, the cinema is filled with astonishing clarity, richness, detail, and depth. This creates a multidimensional sound system that makes audiences feel as if they are inside the film and not just watching it.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the seventh installment in the Star Wars film series and the first to be directed by J.J. Abrams. Set around 30 years after the events of Return of the Jedi, the sequel follows the adventures of new lead characters Finn (John Boyega), Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac) as they join forces with original characters Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), and Chewbacca (Peter Mayhew) to fight Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) and his broadsword lightsaber. The film also features Gwendoline Christie as Captain Phasma, Domhnall Gleeson as General Hux, Andy Serkis as Supreme Leader Snoke, and Lupita Nyong’o as Maz Kanata.

Don’t miss the chance to have a 360-degree experience of the glorious Star Wars saga. Catch Star Wars: The Force Awakens at Gateway Mall’s Dolby Atmos Cinema!

For more details and the latest updates from Araneta Center, visit their official website at www.aranetacenter.net and Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AranetaCenter.

An Exciting Honda Gen – S Story

Leading motorcycle manufacturer Honda Philippines, Inc. is introducing another exciting motorcycle one after the other in the Philippines.

A new breed of smart, responsible riders who choose and value Honda scooters for their revolutionary technology, innovative features and practicality. Honda is proud to present New Generation 150cc Liquid-cooled DOHC 6-speed racing engine born out of Moto GP DNA.

On November 15, 2015, this Gen-S Sports Model will be finally unveiled to the public in this year’s Inside Racing Grand Prix (IRGP) event slated.

For more details please check on the Honda Gen-S Stories by visiting www.hondaph.com or visit www.facebook.com/hondaph