Philippines Travel Guide

2010 Bangus Festival | Dagupan City

chrissy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:32:45 +0000

Galila ed Dagupan (Halina sa Dagupan)! It is another fun-filled event for all the tourists and friends out there this 2010 Bangus Festival in Dagupan City. The event will open starting April 16 to May 1 this year. As a Dagupeño myself, I’ve had memories in taking part in the festival as a volunteer. This will again mark the history of Dagupan.

Visit different business establishments in Dagupan City for the Great Dagupan Sale on April 16 to May 1 and get up to 50% off on your purchase. New products will also be displayed along Galvan and Jovellanos.

The Dagupan City National High School along with the 31 Barangays of Dagupan will compete for the Gilon Gilon ed Baley street dancing competition. Winner on this event will be the City’s official representative to compete in the Festivals of the North Street Dancing Contest.

Rock and roll at the Bangusan Street Party. Nine bands will join the party along the New De Venecia Extension Road: Bamboo, Parokya Ni Edgar, Rico Blanco, Spongecola, Gloc 9, Chicosci, Callalily, Urbandub, and The Authority.

One Vision. One Voice. United Action.

HOTELS in Dagupan – For reservations visit or call:

Luxor Hotel (Arellano Street) http://www.luxorhoteldagupan.com/
Tel: (075) 523 5883
(075) 515 5354
(075) 522 6886

Star Plaza Hotel (Downtown) http://www.starplazadagupan.com/
Tel: (075) 523 4888
(075) 523 4111
Fax: (075) 523 4777

Lenox Hotel (Rizal Street) http://www.lenoxhotelph.com/
Tel: (075) 515-8889
(075) 515-7094 to 95
Fax: (075) 515-8522
E-mail: frontdesk@lenoxhotelph.com
Yahoo ID: lenoxhotel@yahoo.com

Orchids Hotel (Rizal Street)
(075) 522-3221, 516-2568 & 69

Nel-Ars Traveller’s Inn (Arellano Street)
(075) 522-2848, 515-2461

Value Star Inn (Downtown)
(075) 523-8381, 522-8385

2010 Panaad sa Negros Festival

chrissy — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:45:10 +0000

Panaad (Pana-ad) Festival is coined as the “Mother of all Festivals” featuring 32 festivals of the 13 cities and 19 towns of Negros Occidental in the Visayas.

The festival showcases history, culture, tourism, trade and agriculture in theme booths at the Panaad Park and Stadium in Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City.

Here’s the Panaad Sa Negros 2010 Schedule of Activities

March 17 Lin-ay Press Presentation (SM Events Center)

March 20 – Saturday (Day 1)
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Football Field)
8:00 a.m. Panaad Thanksgiving Mass (2F Stadium)
9:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for:
Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m. Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
3:00 p.m. Motorcade & LGU Floats Competition (Provincial Capitol to Panaad Park)
4:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony & Festival Dance Competition (Stadium)
Fireworks Display

March 21 – Sunday (Day 2)
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
10:00 a.m. Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (Balay Kalamay)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m. Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
4:00 p.m. Panaad National Dog Agility Competition (Stadium Grounds)
6:00 p.m. Lin-ay sang Negros Festival Costume Parade & Talent Night (Robinson’s Bacolod)
7:00 p.m. NOPSSCEA Cultural Show (Park Stage)
8:00 p.m. Pop Dance Showdown (Stadium)

March 22 – Monday (Day 3)
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
7:00 a.m. Athletics (Panaad Field)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
10:00 a.m. Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
1:00 p.m. Drum & Bugle Competition, Secondary Level (Football Field)
2:00 p.m. Championship, Panaad Derby (Covered Court)
8:00 p.m. Negros Pop Idol (Stadium)

March 23 – Tuesday (Day 4)
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
7:00 a.m. Athletics (Panaad Field)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
Taekwondo (2 nd Level Stadium)
Chess (Stadium VIP Room)
10:00 a.m. Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (BK)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
1:00 p.m. Drum & Bugle Competition, Elementary Level (Football Field)
Boxing (Cabanas)
5:00 p.m. Sponsored Show (Park Stage)
6:00 p.m. Composo /Pop Song Writing Competition (Stadium)

March 24 – Wednesday (Day 5)
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
7:00 a.m. Athletics (Panaad Field)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
Chess (Stadium VIP Room)
TESDA Livelihood Skills Olympics (Covered Court)
9:00 a.m. Latin Dance Sport – Elimination Round (NOMPAC Gym)
10:00 a.m. Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions (daily)
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m. Boxing (Cabanas)
3:00 p.m. Latin Dance Sport – Adult, Senior & Juvenile Categories (NOMPAC Gym)

March 25 – Thursday (Day 6)
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
7:00 a.m. Mambukal – Panaad Team Relay
Chess (Stadium VIP Room)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
Environmental Information Advocacy (Panaad Nursery)
10:00 a.m. Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m. Boxing (Cabanas)
5:00 p.m. Negrense/Ilonggo Folk Dance Competition (Stadium)
9:00 p.m. Technical Rehearsal, Lin-ay sang Negros (Stadium)

March 26 – Friday (Day 7)
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Football Field)
Volleyball (Softball Field)
10:00 a.m. Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
2:00 p.m. Boxing (Cabanas)
8:00 p.m. Lin-ay sang Negros 2009 Pageant (Stadium)

March 27 – Saturday (Day 8 )
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Football Field)
Murcia – Panaad Run
10:00 a.m. Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Stadium, North Wing)
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Stadium, North Wing)
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Stadium North Wing Grounds)
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Stadium, South Wing)
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)
3:00 p.m. Closing Ceremony w/ Awarding & Presentation of Winners (Stadium)
7:00 p.m. Fireworks Display

*courtesy of Negros Occidental Tourism Office

2010 Kaamulan Festival | Bukidnon

chrissy — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:38:55 +0000

Malaybalay City, Bukidnon celebrates Kaamulan Festival the only ethnic festival in the country. It celebrates the traditions and cultures of Bukidnon’s seven ethnic tribal group (Tigwahanon, Bukidnon, Umayamnon, Manobo, Higaonon, Matigsalug, Talaandig)

Here’s the schedule for this year’s Kaamulan Festival.

February 18

8 am Soft opening
(Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show) Capitol Grounds

7 pm Performance by Peacemaker Band Capitol Grounds

February 19

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

7 pm Performance by Malaybalay Water District Band Capitol Grounds

February 20

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

7 pm Performance by Azura Band Capitol Grounds

February 21

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

7 pm Performance by Malaybalay City Band Capitol Grounds

February 22

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

7 pm Kaamulan Jam 2010 Capitol Grounds

February 23

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

7 pm Kaamulan Jam 2010 Capitol Grounds

February 24

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

7 pm Kaamulan Jam 2010 Capitol Grounds

February 25

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

7 pm Kaamulan Jam 2010 Capitol Grounds

February 26 — GRAND OPENING of KAAMULAN Festival 2010

6 am Opening Ritual Kaamulan Grounds
Motorcade (Sponsors)
School Band Parade
HTB Mountain Bike Parade

10 am Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for: Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show

10:30 am School Band Competition

1:30 pm Opening of the 9th Kaamulan Invitational Basketball Tournament Bukidnon State University Gym

February 27

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

HTB Mountain Bike Competition

2nd Bira Kaamulan Badminton Tournament Malaybalay Badminton Center

Bayluwa Daw Kapaniid Hu Batasan (7 hill tribes) Kaamulan Grounds

February 28

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

HTB Mountain Bike Competition

Opening: Kaamulan Rodeo Grandstand, Malaybalay City

Mindanao Tropical Fish Society Plaza Rizal

6 pm A Night of Bukidnon Music Capitol Stage

1 pm 8th Kaamulan Invitational Basketball Tournament Valencia City Gym

March 1

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

HTB Mountain Bike Competition Kaamulan Grounds

Kaamulan Rodeo (continuation)

1 pm 9th Kaamulan Invitational Basketball Tournament Valencia City Gym

7 pm Rodeo Night Grandstand

March 2

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

8 am Opening of Kaamulan Motocross Grandstand

HTB Mountain Bike Competition Kaamulan Grounds

9 am 3rd Bukidnon JMRZ Cup Chess Tournament Bukidnon State University

1 pm 9th Kaamulan Invitational Basketball Tournament Valencia City Gym

7 pm Laga Ta Bukidnon 2010 (Miss Bukidnon 2010) (Talent Night) Kaamulan Open Theater

March 3

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

8 am Bukidnon Ethnic Songwriting and Workshop PPDO Office

Motocross 2010 Grandstand

Women’s Day Parade

1 pm 9th Kaamulan Invitational Basketball Tournament Valencia City Gym

March 4

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

1 pm 9th Kaamulan Invitational Basketball Tournament Bukidnon State University Gym

7 pm Laga Ta Bukidnon 2010 (Miss Bukidnon 2010) Pageant Night Kaamulan Open Theater

March 5

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

8 am Boxing (Amateur) Freedom Park

Motocross 2009 Competition Grandstand

1 pm 9th Kaamulan Invitational Basketball Tournament Valencia City Gym

6 pm Piniliyapan Hu Bukidnon Kaamulan Open Theater

March 6 — KAAMULAN 2010 Ethnic Street Dancing Competition

4 am Pamuhat (Bukidnon ritual) Capitol Grounds

Pamuhat (Bukidnon ritual) In front of Pine Hills

7 am KAAMULAN 2010 ETHNIC STREET DANCING COMPETITION (Fortich Street to Capitol Grounds)

8 am Kaamulan Airsoft Tournament Valencia City

1 pm Ethnic Dance Clinic (back of Capitol Stage)

7 pm Manila Band/Artist Capitol Stage

9 pm Fireworks display Capitol Grounds

March 7

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

9 am 2nd Kaamulan Adventure Race “Combate sa Kaamulan” Kaamulan Grounds

1 pm 9th Kaamulan Invitational Basketball Tournament BSU Gym

7 pm Sponsor Night

March 8

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

8 am Kaamulan Airsoft Tournament Valencia City

1 pm 9th Kaamulan Invitational Basketball Tournament Valencia City Gym

7 pm Sponsor Night

March 9

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

1 pm 9th Kaamulan Invitational Basketball Tournament Valencia City Gym

7 pm Sponsor Night

March 10

7 am 93rd Foundation Day Parade and Program Capitol Grounds

Laga Ta Bukidnon 2010 Parade Fortich Street

8 am Garden Show, Food Fest, Kaamulan Bazaar, Agri-Fair, Live Stock Show Capitol Grounds

7 pm Sponsor Night

For more update visit www.bukidnononline.com

2010 Panagbenga Festival Baguio City (Flower Festival)

chrissy — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:11:36 +0000

This year’s Panagbenga Festival is on its 15th year! Thousands are gathered in and are awaiting the grand celebration on February 27-28.

Here’s the official schedule:

November 16 – Launch of Panagbenga 2010
February 1 – Opening Parade
February 13 – Chinese New Year
February 12-14 – Legarda Rocks
February 14 – Fluvial Parade
February 14 – Camelot on the Lake
February 20 – Let A Thousand Flowers Bloom
February 20-22 – PMA Homecoming 2010
February 27 – Grand Panagbenga Street Parade
February 28 – Grand Float Parade
February 26-28 – Abanao Nights
Feb 1 – Mar 7 – Market Encounter
March 1-7 – Session Road in Bloom
March 6 – Pony Boys Day

Gilbert Teodoro 2010 Political Ad | Posible | Sulong Gibo, Lipad Tayo

chrissy — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:21:04 +0000

Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro’s Political ad became popular when they used Rico Blanco’s part of the song, “Posible”. This became “controversial” to some but you see, negative or positive feedback, as long as it creates popularity that’s a plus point. The more they talked about Gibo, the more famous he got.

Posible Ad Campaign

Mura at masaganang pagkain
College Graduate sa bawat pamilya
Libreng Gamot
Mabilis na pag-ahon kay Gilbert Teodoro
-Posible

So here’s the new campaign ad for Gibo, now from Rivermaya (the band where Rico Blanco originally came from)

“Matagal na nating gustong lumipad, ready for take off na tayo”

And here’s Rivermaya, campaigning for Gibo Teodoro

“LIPAD”
(words & music by: Mark Escueta)
Performed by: Rivermaya

Lyrics: (Rivermaya Version / GT Version)

Harapin ang hamon ng pag-asa
Harapin ang hamon ng bagong simula

Kay tagal mo nang gustong lumipad, ngunit pangarap mo’y bihag ng kahirapan
Matagal mo nang gustong umangat, handa ka na pero napabayaan
Hindi mo kasalanan

Panahon na.
Gumising!
Hawak mo ang susi sa mundo
Sumama!
Para sa lahat ang biyaheng (ito / GIBO).

Harapin ang hamon ng pagasa
Harapin ang hamon bagong simula
Pangarap mo’y kusa nalang matutupad
Ngayong handa ka nang lumipad
Ngayong handa ka nang lumipad

Lumipad!

(BRIDGE to PERCUSSION ADLIB to ATI-ATIHAN)

Panahon na.
Lumaban!
Hawak mo ang susi sa mundo
Manalig!
(Kasama ko kayo / Kasama si GIBO) ligtas tayo!
Harapin ang hamon ng pagasa
Harapin ang hamon bagong simula
Pangarap mo’y kusa nalang matutupad
Ngayong handa ka nang lumipad
Ngayong handa ka nang lumipad

Lumipad!

(Ngayong handa ka nang lumipad / Sulong Gibo, Lipad Tayo!)

Too many ads, too many candidates.. it will still boil down to one! Choose the right.