Stunning Sunset Over Manila Bay

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Lunar Eclipse Visible in the Philippines

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Chasing the Beautiful Sunrise

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Road 99 Bends Tianmen Mountain Winding Road Zhiangjiajie

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town

By on January 12, 2014

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Santa Claus

Lots of beautiful places to enjoy during December. All places filled with Christmas spirits, few fanciful figures, Nativity scenes are set up beautifully throughout the city. It was a feeling of excitement for the children to see the basketful of presents, Nativity scene, Christmas bells, whistles, firecrackers, frosty decorations, sparkling Christmas lights, hearty foods, family walked together going to midnight mass, school parties as it was typically for the youngsters to enjoy. For the youngsters and the youngsters at heart, Make a wish and Santa will come! Here’s a closed-up picture of dear Santa. I took this picture for you! Definitely, Santa Claus never get absent to give gifts for the children. He is coming to town again and again…

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CHRISTMAS IN OUR HEARTS

By on January 10, 2014

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Meralco’s Liwanag Park

One way to celebrate the yuletide season is to document the holiday cheers and Christmas glow before the year ends. My own way to remember special memories of the past Holiday events; Christmas and New year celebrations that someday, I will look back to visit and feel the festive feeling once again. I will highlight every year, this way,I will always recall our happy memories and special reminiscences that will hold on for many years and, as much as fun and exciting as they are meant to share.

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NEW YEAR 2014

By on January 8, 2014

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New year countdown to 2014, Eastwood Mall Open Park

December 31, 2013, Thousands of spectators waiting for the fireworks show, waving white and purple balloons to celebrate the New Year 2014. Of course, I was one of the crowd to witness how the year ends. We are again facing new challenges and if we know how to handle it the right way,it would be without difficulties. I just hope 2014 is a good year for all of us. ”Happy New Year Everyone!

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New Year Countdown to 2014 – Eastwood City

By on January 5, 2014

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December 31, 2013, New Year Countdown to 2014 at Eastwood City  

People in the Philippines set-off fireworks to mark the end of the year and to welcome the new start. The noisier, the merrier it is. Night sky was alive with the crackling noises of whistles, honking of car horns, ringing of bells, flashing of cellphone lights is done traditionally every year to drive away evil spirits.

Crowd gathered at Eastwood to witness the 2014 countdown. It was a midnight noise to wake up everyone and be merry for the New year 2014. Tourists from all over the world came to celebrate and witness how the year ends. American Idol Jessica Sanchez is back in the city to perform and lead the New year countdown to 2014 with other local performers; Bamboo, Mitoy to name a few.  Fireworks display draws thousands of people from different nationalities; Koreans,Indians, Turkish and many more. I was there to document the whole event. With the loud sounds and noises, I’m sure no bad spirit will stay alive, only good would be left around.

 Here’s some shots taken during the countdown to 2014

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Lots of people taking pictures of the delightful and sparkling fireworks display that filled the night sky.

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Beautiful hands upward! Full of people taking pictures.

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Flying balloons! Clusters of white balloons set off above the sky.

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Fireworks showering to brighten the night sky.

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It’s year 2015 now and again, looking forward to another loud noises soon to end the existing year. ”Happy New Year Everyone! 

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MERALCO VISIT

By on December 19, 2013

DSC03392 What a glorious night! We arrived home late last night. Me and my sister visited Meralco compound to check what’s new for this year 2013. Everything was totally the same as last years presentation, only half of the compound was lighted, the only ones present;  Giant Christmas tree, the Chapel, Native houses, 3 Wise kings, Tsu-tsu train, Holy family (Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus) to name a few.  That means, I can only document what was there at present. I realized, I feel comfortable to capture what was there, not too many people around unlike during Christmas eve, it  was jam-packed with people. According to the guard, they will light everything this Christmas eve. Oh! I would be missing half of it. I need to come back again in days time until completion is done.

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PASKOTITAP 2013- CHRISTMAS LIGHTS AND SOUNDS FLOAT PARADE

By on December 17, 2013

My 3rd year to witness and follow the annual parade, Paskotitap Christmas Lights and Sounds Float Parade last Sunday at the same venue, in front of SM Hypermarket. From here, parading all the way going Pasig City Hall for the dance competition. I missed these part, I was already tired after photographing all the floats. The entire venue filled with too many people and overcrowded. I can’t control the flow of crowd to move a little bit. They took time appreciating every float.

Just like the past years 2011 and 2012, It was a project of the Rotary Club of Mutya ng Pasig and Ortigas group of Companies with the help of Participating schools, Barangay and City officials. All floats represented 13 different movie theme Disneyland such as; Hello Kitty, Esmeralda, Puss in Boots, Tinkerbell, Despicable me, Cinderella, Rio, Turbo, Iron Man, Bug’s Life and Turbo. What a superb choice for other floats ! They have a good choice to pick up feminine side on ”Cinderella and Tinkerbell. Those lovely ladies portraying the roles of the said theme were amazingly beautiful. The costume was so glamorous and it was almost perfect! I guess, the costume was costly, huh!

Let’s check all 13 floats and see the result of the event last Sunday! Of course ! it’s gonna be Night Photography shots. The parade started to move around 6 pm.

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”Hello Kitty” Float

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”Esmeralda” float

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”Puss in Boots” float

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”Rio” float

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”Tinkerbell” float

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”Turbo” float

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”Bugs life” float

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”Cinderella” float

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”Aladdin” float

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”Iron Man” float

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The night event was well-organized.The Rotarians and sponsors really worked hard lending surprises and for the students to participate and show their hidden talent in dancing.

In the Philippines, you can just imagine, after the super typhoon ”Yolanda” and the destruction. How about the negative issues about our country? The gossip about here and there, non- stop everywhere. We are certain not to lose Christmas spirit, we still continue to focus to what we are doing for the goodness of life, no matter how many ”Yolandas” and ”Ondoys” come to our lives, we got a positive outlook and believe to continue with our hopes and dreams especially Christmas time is a season of sharing and entertaining. So far, I’m online to share a bit of entertainment for you. Click all photos to forget the burdens of life. LOL!

My Holiday greetings to everyone! Merry, Merry Christmas to all !

Note: I forgot the name of the last 3 floats. I’m sorry…

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Christmas Greetings

By on December 11, 2013

It’s again the season for sharing. Pick a gift and get started giving.  Celebrate Christmas with fun and beyond… Get ready kids, Santa again is coming to town. It’s a holiday cheers and memories before the year ends.  ”Happy Holidays Everyone”

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A  special delivery greetings for you. Here’s Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New year to all! 

Note: I did it on my own. That’s the giant Christmas tree I took around the city. There’s a lot more to view soon. More Christmas photos to come.

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HOW ABOUT FACEBOOK?

By on December 5, 2013

Who among the people in this present generation doesn’t know about Facebook? Using social networking sites is the fastest and easiest communication to connect with friends especially to those relatives living abroad. Social networking sites available in the internet basically connect friends and relatives all over the world. All you have to do is to sign up for an account, it takes only 10 minutes to do it, you can immediately search for friends.  How easy to locate whereabouts of  old friends and be surprised to see them after those long years.You might be curious on how they look like, it would be fun to get the latest updates from them too. Aside from Application services provided in the internet such as; Viber, Whats App and Tango, all  family members has its own Twitter, Tumbler, Instagram and Facebook.

Almost all friends in my facebook list were former classmates here and abroad, few family friends, business associates, neighbors ,cousins and some close relatives. Facebook is good if you are wiser enough to keep yourself and your family safe by using the privacy setting. There’s a lot of options to choose from, you can control everything,who will see your status, photos, and who will post on your wall. That’s one disadvantage, and how about the disadvantages of using Facebook? Oh! That would be my next topic next post.

Recently, I’ve found my former best friend I haven’t seen for long years.I cannot even recall our last meeting we had before. I’m glad, She’s happy living with her own family in America now. Day after,She provided list of close friends to add on. For other friends, I was so desperate to think about some of my close friends just disappeared because of responsibilities until, Facebook made us closer back again.  Thanks to That! Here’s another, website of mine to connect and share my thoughts and ideas.

Finally, My FB  list of friends is almost complete, Definitely,Facebook is the place to collect all my friends and store them in. My former classmates in school before are now my present Facebook classmate although, we got different time schedule online. It’s fun and enjoyable to get latest updates and non-stop messages from them.It keeps me going! It will only happen here,I’ve gathered l my friends all-together in one place, Our best meeting place, Facebook!

Note: Previously written related topics about technology and Internet addiction. If you want to visit the page, just click  links below.

  Internet Addiction

 Internet: Is it helping?

Thanks to Technology

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