A BEER run, a Brazilian-inspired dance contest called Rampada and the presence of video and disc jockeys from Holland and South Korea spiced up the two-day Kadaugan Street Party in Lapu-Lapu City over the weekend.
The party occupied a 1.6-kilometer stretch of the M.L Quezon highway and drew thousands of visitors from Cebu and elsewhere, Lapu-Lapu City officials said yesterday.
“This is much more than what we expected. I think the Kadaugan Street Party has become well known even though this is only our second year,” said Lapu-Lapu City Councilor Harry Don Radaza, chairman of the tourism committee.
The Rampada contest drew in 13 barangays and assorted private firms that sent dance contingents for street dancing and a stage showdown.
Barangay Buaya took the P200,000 top prize in both the barangay category (P50,000) and the open category (P150,000).
In second place were barangay Pajo with P40,000 while barangay Pajac got P30,000 for third place in the barangay category.
Imperial Palace and barangay Pajo won second prize and third prize respectively in the open category.
Barangay Buaya also won the Best in Rampada, Most Lively and Best in Costume special awards.
The Imperial Palace contingent was judged Best in Headdress and Most Colorful while barangay Gun-ob grabbed the Reyna Bulakna award.
About 1,000 people participated in the Beer Run where participants drank free beer instead of water.
The Lapu-Lapu city government spent P1.2 million for the party out of a P1.6 million budget with the rest of the amount put up by private firms. Correspondent Norman V. Mendoza.
Summer to do
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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
More favorite ‘secret’ summer destinations
From El Nido in Palawan to the Castello d Casole in Tuscany, the list goes on
“For a guest, service at El Nido Resort is quite good. On a higher level, I am proud that El Nido Resort has garnered so many prestigious awards, including ‘One of the Best Green Resorts’ from Condé Nast Traveler magazine a few years back. It’s sad, though, that most Filipinos think anything that is abroad is always better. So I always talk about how great our own attractions are. ”—Jun Ventura, publisher and editor in chief, Mabuhay Magazine
“I love Siargao’s year-round beach feel; even when it rains it’s a different kind of tropical paradise! Amazingly warm people. If you’re there more than a couple of days and you make friends, each trip back is like a grand reunion. It caters to a whole variety of activities—mountain biking, kayaking, surfing, beach bumming, island hopping, snorkeling. Food is good, and with great variety. General Luna in particular has a very cosmopolitan mix. Stalls by the roadside attest to this—it’s the only place I’ve seen jaffles, burritos, and pancit together in the short order menu. Pack your board shorts and explore—there’s always an island nearby, just for you.”
“I’m in Tuscany now. This place is now my favorite—Castello d Casole, very relaxing, in a vineyard setting only minutes from Florence.“I also like Amanpulo every time we need to have privacy. Maldives will also be on top of my list.” —Rikki Dee, Mesa, Lamesa Grill
“They’re not so secret anymore, but here’s my list: Pacita
Fundacion in Batanes and Calicoan Surf Camp in Samar, for
peace and tranquility. Bali, not so much for the beach, but for
the vibe, people and culture. Nice to walk around with a beer
in hand. Lastly, Bangkok and Singapore for some retail therapy.” —Joanne Limoanco, Unilever executive chef
“El Nido Resort in Palawan for us. Still one of the best untouched beauties locally. This is no secret, though.”— Princess Pilarta, Bistro Ravioli
“These are not exactly my favorite destinations, as I haven’t been there. But these three places are on my summer wish list of secret places to explore in the Philippines. Number one is the not-so-secret Bellarocca, our own version of Greece’s Santorini.
“Number two is Casa Luminaria in Lipa, Batangas. It is a three-hectare property with lush gardens, a main house, villas/cottages and a pool. They only rent it out to one group at a time so it’s great for a family outing.
“Last on my get-away wish list is this super-exclusive island in Coron, Palawan: Ariara Island. It is a five-star island rented out exclusively to one group at a time (maximum of 17 persons). All villas and bungalows were designed by Jorge Yulo. Beautiful place and so serene-looking but so pricey!”
—Ma-an de Ocampo, Quattro restaurant
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Meet Gumball and the Gang at SM Mall of Asia April 29
MANILA, Philippines – Cartoon Network helps kids beat the heat this summer with cool new episodes from its award-winning series, The Amazing World of Gumball. Airing every Saturday at 9:00 a.m., the new season promises laugh-out-loud fun, ranging from the unbelievable (Gumball’s dad getting his first job as a pizza delivery guy) to just plain wacky (the lamest duel in the history of love, a.k.a. Gumball versus Tobias).Cartoon Network also invites Filipino kids and their parents to share in the fun through exciting activities with Gumball and the gang at Cartoon Network’s Gumball on Tour event this Sunday, April 29 at the SM Mall of Asia. Upon entry, guests are granted passports and can experience the wonders of travel through fun booths, awesome games and much more!
Fans can also get a chance to win the new Apple iPad and other super cool photo gear runner-up packs by joining the Gumball Pic-O-Rama contest. In simply downloading Cartoon Network’s awesome Pic-O-Rama app from the iTunes store, users can capture their favorite destinations featuring Gumball, Darwin or Tina and post their photos on the online gallery at www.CartoonNetworkAsia.com.
Since its 2011 debut, The Amazing World of Gumball has charmed critics and audiences alike across the globe. The series has recently earned top honors at the 2012 British Animation Awards: ‘Best Animated Series’ and ‘Children’s Choice’; the 39th Annie Awards: ‘Best Animated Television Production’; and the 2012 Kidscreen Awards: ‘Best Kids Program 2012’, ‘Best Animation 2012’ and ‘Best Animated Series: Kids Category’. A certified fan favorite, the series has garnered over 319,000 ‘Likes’ on Facebook – a majority of which hail from the United States, with fans from the Philippines the second largest fan base in the world.
Discover how a typical suburban family survives, lives and enjoys life in an extraordinary town. Join twelve-year-old Gumball, a playful and funny blue cat, and see how he takes on the bombshells of his life in the all new season – every Saturday, 9:00am on Cartoon Network.
For more information on Gumball on Tour and Gumball Pic-O-Rama contest, visit http://www.cartoonnetwork.com.ph/contest/2012/04_gumball_on_tour/. // Summer to do
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Summer to-do’s
It’s summertime, and that means a flurry of activities for motoring enthusiasts, gear heads and car aficionados. Best to get out and face the heat head-on rather than be cooped up inside an air-conditioned room like me, getting an allergic reaction from pollen and staying cool, as I write this column. I’m reflecting on things I’d like to do, wish I had the time and money to do, and had the strength to do.
The recently concluded, and should I add best organized yet, Manila International Auto Show was a blast, but that major motoring event kicks off the summer series of smaller car shows in and around the country, targeting specific market demographics and more specialized audiences at destinations nearer you. I always try to go to these smaller car shows whenever possible because it is an opportunity to see enthusiasts at the grass-roots level, real people who save up time and money to build their sweet rides, rather than the usual check-book tuners who just keep buying and buying the best, most expensive and most exotic cars and car parts, but usually fail to understand the value of building a proper tuner/track/show car: taking one’s time means getting to know fully the quirks, limitations, strengths and weaknesses of the platform you’re building on. Shame. Money should help you as an enthusiast, but should not be a limitation to fulfilling your dream, or more importantly, acquiring and/or building up your dream cars. Keep driving, keep maintaining, and just as important, keep tuning!
Aside from organized car shows, summer is also the start of racing season for a lot of motorsports series. The GT Races and Circuit Showdown are two of the more popular races with a good mix of old hands and new faces sporting fresh machinery. And with the big names like Coseteng and Marcelo back in the racing business, plus with more people entering, the local motorsports scene is sure to get healthier once again.
Aside from organized motorsports events, car clubs are also jamming more and more activities such as car meets and EB get-togethers, fun-runs and trackdays. I greatly encourage people to go out and support their local car clubs, be part of the activities and get busy. Getting active with your car club is a great way to meet new people, increase your knowledge, find rare parts, get excellent technical know-how and be a better driver.
Of course, car washes, car detailing shops and tuning houses are also busier this summer as more and more people gear up to prep their cars for the following summer activities. And in my experiences, summer is a great time to build and test a car because the heat is a factor that can bring out the very worst in a car. If your built/tuner car can take the sizzling summer heat while being driven hard, i.e., no overheating, elevated coolant, oil, intake air and exhaust gas temps or even transmission temps (for automatic transmission equipped cars), then your car is pretty solid indeed!
And since there’s not much rain (if at all), it’s a perfect time to get your car repainted, detailed or just plain washed and waxed, to show off the shiny gloss finish at the car park with the rest of the guys admiring your car, be it at an impromptu meet, or a regular car club get-together. There are few things more satisfying than getting a compliment that your car looks pretty tight, slick and neat from your peers.
Of course, summer also means road trips. Have you ever gone on a road trip that entailed more than 12 hours of driving in one day? If you haven’t, you should. We have so many beautiful destinations to go to that can be reached by land. CamSur and the rest of the Bicol Region down south, Sagada, Banawe and Pagudpud up North, and Quezon Province down the southeast. Staring at the Pacific Ocean for the first time in my life was a breathtaking and most satisfying experience. Driving is freedom, freedom to see our country’s beautiful landscape and natural resources. All you need is some seat time with Google on the Internet for some research, a GPS (most Apple/Mac products and Android phones have a GPS application, or you can buy a Garmin or from AVT a proper GPS device) and a reliable, well-maintained car, preferably an SUV or pick-up if you’ll be going down the road less traveled, or at least an MPV like Kia’s Carens, Chevrolet’s Orlando or Toyota’s Innova. Why? Like a good meal, it’s the company that makes any road trip memorable so the more, the merrier!
Don’t just stay and rot at home this summer. Get out and get busy!
Summer to do
The recently concluded, and should I add best organized yet, Manila International Auto Show was a blast, but that major motoring event kicks off the summer series of smaller car shows in and around the country, targeting specific market demographics and more specialized audiences at destinations nearer you. I always try to go to these smaller car shows whenever possible because it is an opportunity to see enthusiasts at the grass-roots level, real people who save up time and money to build their sweet rides, rather than the usual check-book tuners who just keep buying and buying the best, most expensive and most exotic cars and car parts, but usually fail to understand the value of building a proper tuner/track/show car: taking one’s time means getting to know fully the quirks, limitations, strengths and weaknesses of the platform you’re building on. Shame. Money should help you as an enthusiast, but should not be a limitation to fulfilling your dream, or more importantly, acquiring and/or building up your dream cars. Keep driving, keep maintaining, and just as important, keep tuning!
Aside from organized car shows, summer is also the start of racing season for a lot of motorsports series. The GT Races and Circuit Showdown are two of the more popular races with a good mix of old hands and new faces sporting fresh machinery. And with the big names like Coseteng and Marcelo back in the racing business, plus with more people entering, the local motorsports scene is sure to get healthier once again.
Aside from organized motorsports events, car clubs are also jamming more and more activities such as car meets and EB get-togethers, fun-runs and trackdays. I greatly encourage people to go out and support their local car clubs, be part of the activities and get busy. Getting active with your car club is a great way to meet new people, increase your knowledge, find rare parts, get excellent technical know-how and be a better driver.
Of course, car washes, car detailing shops and tuning houses are also busier this summer as more and more people gear up to prep their cars for the following summer activities. And in my experiences, summer is a great time to build and test a car because the heat is a factor that can bring out the very worst in a car. If your built/tuner car can take the sizzling summer heat while being driven hard, i.e., no overheating, elevated coolant, oil, intake air and exhaust gas temps or even transmission temps (for automatic transmission equipped cars), then your car is pretty solid indeed!
And since there’s not much rain (if at all), it’s a perfect time to get your car repainted, detailed or just plain washed and waxed, to show off the shiny gloss finish at the car park with the rest of the guys admiring your car, be it at an impromptu meet, or a regular car club get-together. There are few things more satisfying than getting a compliment that your car looks pretty tight, slick and neat from your peers.
Of course, summer also means road trips. Have you ever gone on a road trip that entailed more than 12 hours of driving in one day? If you haven’t, you should. We have so many beautiful destinations to go to that can be reached by land. CamSur and the rest of the Bicol Region down south, Sagada, Banawe and Pagudpud up North, and Quezon Province down the southeast. Staring at the Pacific Ocean for the first time in my life was a breathtaking and most satisfying experience. Driving is freedom, freedom to see our country’s beautiful landscape and natural resources. All you need is some seat time with Google on the Internet for some research, a GPS (most Apple/Mac products and Android phones have a GPS application, or you can buy a Garmin or from AVT a proper GPS device) and a reliable, well-maintained car, preferably an SUV or pick-up if you’ll be going down the road less traveled, or at least an MPV like Kia’s Carens, Chevrolet’s Orlando or Toyota’s Innova. Why? Like a good meal, it’s the company that makes any road trip memorable so the more, the merrier!
Don’t just stay and rot at home this summer. Get out and get busy!
Summer to do
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