Saturday, March 12, 2011

ABS-CBN's Program - eLive

I was browsing tweets on my account yesterday and the tweet from 
The Announcement
That those who want to watch live at the studio just email your name, contact number and name of your guests.
Just to make fun of it, I hurriedly open my email account and email the information to the email address provided.
Then brush my teeth and go to bed without expecting any email confirmation from eLive coordinator.  
Then early morning, I opened my email account and noticed that I have an email from the eLive coordinator and gave us the confirmation to become a studio audience.  I hurriedly asked my husband if he wants to come with me in ABS. He agreed naman hehehe..maka experience man lng daw. 
MRT going to ABS-CBN
Then off to go to Quezon City, where ABS-CBN studios are located, We took the MRT from Taft Ave to Quezon Ave. We should be there before 2PM.
Hopped Off at MRT's Quezon Ave Station

ABS-CBN Broadcasting
Before they go live
Our good friend Sweet is giving us instructions on Ogie Diaz's blind item segment
The hosts - Luis Manzano, Nikki Gil & Ogie Diaz prepping up before they go live on air

Start Na. Luis: "good afternoon, Welcome to elive..."
the blind item segment of Ogie Diaz - lots of idiot board huh...
First guest - Melissa Ricks, promoting "Nasaan Ka Elisa?"
During the commercial break Billy Crawford dropby at the show
Second guest: Matteo Guidecelli - Promoting Catch Me...I'm In Love Movie
Wrapping Up: It was indeed a whole new experience
The show ended but we decided to stay for more minutes for some photo opps.  Staff and crew are already wrapping up. They already removed the props, cameras and lights. Me & my husband we're lucky to take some photo's of ABS studios and compound.
"Bye... Luis"


 Our good friend Sweet is kind enough to show us Nikki Gil's dressing room and take the opportunity for a photo shot.
The very gorgeous - Nikki Gil
back hallway of the studio
ABS Hallway
ABS-CBN's lobby

Tight security
Tabing-Ilog Year 1999-2003
Unexpected: Jovit Baldevino

It's a great experience. Ganon pala manood sa studio. We are with students of St. Mary's Caloocan, (I think they had their ABS-CBN Studio Tours).
Ang koolit ni Luis Manzano, also bilib din ako sa mga movie/tv fanatics, they really lined up in every program kung san ang knilang idol.

ELIVE -Airs every Saturday after Happy Yipee Yehey!!
Hosts: Nikki Gil, Luis Manzano, Ogie Diaz

Friday, March 11, 2011

Tsunami Swamps Japan after a 8.9 Magnitude Earthquake

We usually shoutout "TGIF: Thank God It's Friday!!!!...." but this friday 03/11/11, was not a good Friday for Japan. A 8.9magnitude earthquake hits northern part of Japan at 3PM, then resulting to a devastating tsunami.
PHIVOLCS raised tsunami alert to provinces surronding the Pacific Ocean.

Excerpt news from ABC Australia...

Large areas of Japan's northern Pacific coast have been swamped by a devastating tsunami, engulfing entire towns following a major 8.9 offshore quake.
The massive wave of water, as high as 10 metres in some parts, reached more than five kilometres inland.
The meteorological agency issued its top-level evacuation alerts for the entire Japanese coast amid warnings of a tsunami of between six and 10 metres.
Towns and farms around Sendai city in northern Japan have been engulfed by a seven-metre tsunami, while a four-metre wave swamped parts of Kamaishi on the Pacific coast.
Residents have been ordered to high ground and stay away from the coast as tsunamis can strike in several waves.
Seismologists say the quake was 160 times more powerful than the one that devastated Christchurch last month.


  • Wall of water crosses Japan's east coast
  • Large parts of Miyagi prefecture engulfed
  • Homes flooded, cars and boats washed away
  • No leaks of radioactive material from power plants
  • BOM says no tsunami warning for Australia
  • Contact DFAT on 1300 555 135
Japanese television has shown pictures of a wall of water kilometres wide moving its way across the countryside, engulfing everything in its path.
The Cosmo oil refinery in Chiba prefecture outside Tokyo has exploded, sending flames dozens of metres into the air, with firefighters unable to contain the inferno.
It is one of more than 40 blazes burning across Japan.
"An earthquake of this size has the potential to generate a destructive tsunami that can strike coastlines near the epicentre within minutes and more distant coastlines within hours," the agency said.
A tsunami warning has been issued across the wider Pacific including Russia, the territories of Guam, Taiwan, the Philippines, the Marshall Islands, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Micronesia and Hawaii.
Russia has evacuated 11,000 people from areas that could be affected, including Kuril islands and Sakhalin island. Hawaii has also ordered evacuations.
The Bureau of Meteorology says there is no tsunami threat to Australia.
The quake, already considered one of the worst in Japan's history, struck about 382 kilometres north-east of Tokyo at a depth of 24 kilometres, the US Geological Survey said.
The USGS reported at least eight strong aftershocks, including a 6.8 quake on the mainland 66 kilometres north-east of Tokyo.

Let's all pray that the tsunami wont hit the Philippines, and pray for the Japan

Saturday, March 5, 2011

HSBC Mabuhay Miles

Fresh from the mail, I got my new HSBC Classic Visa card, I'm clueless why is that I have a new credit card from HSBC, I hurriedly open and read the letter: 



Dear Valued Cardholder,
We invite you to embark on a new journey with us.
The HSBC Mabuhay Miles Visa co-branded card with Philippine Airlines will be discontinued effectively
July 15, 2011.
We wish to advise you, however, that the relationship of HSBC and Philippine Airlines (Mabuhay Miles) continues by unlocking more privileges and rewards that only HSBC cardholders can experience. Now, the Mabuhay Miles Mileage program is available for redemption through any of our HSBC credit cards.
In line with this, we wish to confirm that we have successfully delivered your new HSBC Core Visa credit card to your billing address. To activate your new HSBC credit card, click here. Once activated, please destroy your old HSBC Mabuhay Miles Visa credit card.
Aside from your travel needs, HSBC is continually looking for ways to cater your other requirements and luxury through our HSBC Instant Rewards Feature. With your everyday spend, you are entitled to redeem any reward of your choice! For more details, you may visit www.hsbc.com.ph.
HSBC Credit Card. The One Card for Home and Away.

Yours sincerely,

HSBC Philippines
This is a system generated advice. No signature is required.

 Owww, the HSBC Mabuhay Miles credit card with partnership with Philippine Airlines will end in July, but the your Mabuhay Miles still continues plus more privileges and rewards.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Maxima Aquanfun (shots from Digicam)




Pinay Adventurer




Davao Tribu K' Mindanawan Cultural Show




TRIBU K’MINDANAWAN – CULTURAL VILLAGE

Tribu K' Mindanawan, is a cultural village that showcases the richness of the Indigenous People in Mindanao.

Visit, feel the nature, feel the Indigenous community as sorrounded with vernacular structures built by the authentic IP's from Mindanao. As Tribu K'Mindanawan's location is just in the riverside and covered with hundreds af tall bamboo trees.

With cultural presentations every weekend and highlighted with a very spectacular fireshow. Rediscover the Land of Promise with every once and while facts about Davao City and Mindanao.
Regular Show Schedule

CULTURAL SHOW AND FIRESHOW
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
5:45 – 6:30

Too bad we visited Thursday..No Show for that day

Davao Deca Wakeboard Park




Cebu Pacific Terminal 3 and Francisco Bangoy Davao Airport




Samal Island Bluejaz Beach Resort and Waterpark




Bluejaz Beach Resort and Waterpark

is the premier location for fun and adventure in Samal Island.

The resort is located either by car ferry or passenger ferry a short distance away from Davao International Airport.

Attractions:

Gigantic Waterslide
Zipline
3 Swimming Pools
Watersports activities

How to Get There:

From Davao City or from your hotel, tell the driver to drop you off at The Beach Resort, Maryknoll Road at Lanang District.
Coming from Davao going towards Sasa once you pass the Waterfront Insular hotel (on your right) the next road after the Waterfront Insular hotel is Maryknoll Road there is also a PETRON gas station on the corner of Maryknoll Road. Turn right on Maryknoll Road and proceed to the end of this road Bluejaz/Beachside resort is on the left at the end of Maryknoll Rd.

Approximately 5-minute boat ride from The Beach Resort.
Boat ride is 15Php per way.
You'll need to pay upon entry and registration.

General Admission - Php90.
Boat Ride - Php60 - (15Php/way)
Optional:
Unlimited Giant Slide - Php90 to be paid in the resort
Zipline Ride - Php90 to be paid in the resort

Bluejaz also have watersports activities - Jetski, Snorkeling, Kayak and others.

We went to Bluejaz last feb 13, one day before valentine's Day - the resort has so much more to offer, Sunday is family day - they have fun games activities for kids and also for adults.
face painting activities, and also mascot Barney is also invited.
And since it's one day before Valentine's they have a Valentine Dinner by the Sea Promo.
The day we went there, ABS-CBN Davao had their team building activities. An Amazaing Race type of team building.
Unfortunately the participants or the celebrities are from ABS-CBS Davao that's why we didn't know who they are.

Spend the day swimming, sliding, ziplining and eating.

Guests can bring their own food, but for us who didn't bring food the resort's own restaurant is complete of menu - from Pork, beef and seafoods.
A wide range of refreshments also. fruits and desserts are also being serve. Downside is you need to wait an hour for your order.

For more information visit:

http://www.bluejaz.net/Home_Page.html

Davao Crocodile Park




Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Samal Island Bluejaz Beach Resort and Waterpark


Bluejaz Beach Resort and Waterpark
is the premier location for fun and adventure in Samal Island.
The resort is located either by car ferry or passenger ferry a short distance away from Davao International Airport.
Attractions:
Gigantic Waterslide
Zipline
3 Swimming Pools
Watersports activities

How to Get There:
From Davao City or from your hotel, tell the driver to drop you off at The Beach Resort, Maryknoll Road at Lanang District.
Coming from Davao going towards Sasa once you pass the Waterfront Insular hotel (on your right) the next road after the Waterfront Insular hotel is Maryknoll Road there is also a PETRON  gas station on the corner of Maryknoll Road. Turn right on Maryknoll Road and proceed to the end of this road Bluejaz/Beachside resort is on the left at the end of Maryknoll Rd.

Approximately 5-minute boat ride from The Beach Resort. 
Boat ride is 15Php per way.
You'll need to pay upon entry and registration.

General Admission - Php90.
Boat Ride - Php60 - (15Php/way)
Optional:
Unlimited Giant Slide - Php90 to be paid in the resort
Zipline Ride - Php90 to be paid in the resort

Bluejaz also have watersports activities - Jetski, Snorkeling, Kayak and others.
We went to Bluejaz last feb 13, one day before valentine's Day - the resort has so much more to offer, Sunday is family day - they have fun games activities for kids and also for adults.
face painting activities, and also mascot Barney is also invited.
And since it's one day before Valentine's they have a Valentine Dinner by the Sea Promo.
The day we went there, ABS-CBN Davao had their team building activities. An Amazaing Race type of team building.
Unfortunately the participants or the celebrities are from ABS-CBS Davao that's why we didn't know who they are.

Spend the day swimming, sliding, ziplining and eating.
Guests can bring their own food, but for us who didn't bring food the resort's own restaurant is complete of menu - from Pork, beef and seafoods.
A wide range of refreshments also.  fruits and desserts are also being serve.  Downside is you need to wait an hour for your order.

For more information visit:
http://www.bluejaz.net/Home_Page.html