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Gaisano Mall of Tagum

I went on my first airplane trip and I went to Davao region for the Palarong Pambansa that will be hosted by Tagum City, Davao Del Norte. Davao Del Norte is one of the agricultural provinces in the country and it is known to be the Banana Capital of the Philippines. But aside from agricultural products, Davao Del Norte is a province blessed with mineral deposits, agricultural richness, and nature tourism spots.

Visit the Philippines Year 2015 gets stamp of approval from PHLPost

The postcard-worthy events under Tourism Promotions Board (TPB)’s year-long campaign “Visit the Philippines Year (VPY) 2015” get a stamp of approval, literally, with the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost)’s VPY 2015 commemorative stamps.

PHLPost has rolled out the stamps to help highlight the campaign aimed at encouraging local and foreign tourists to participate in various activities and events in the country. It will circulate about 39,000 copies of these VPY 2015 stamps, featuring the campaign logo designed by BBDO Guerrero Philippines.

According to TBP COO Domingo Ramon Enerio III, “Stamps are a symbol of connection between family and friends, sharing their experiences as they make their way towards different paths. With the beautiful places they visit, new faces they meet, colorful festivals and events they experience, these stamps bind people together with archives of stories that make visiting the Philippines more fun,”

The stamp, measuring 25 mm x 50 mm, is sold at P10 each. The stamps and souvenir sheet are now available at all PHLPost post shops in the country.

Sing, Dine and Check-In At Cafe Lupe Hostel and Restaurant

When in Antipolo, there are a lot of  places to go to. One of them are the church of Our Lady of  Peace and Good Voyage (Nuestra Senora Dela Paz y Buenviaje) and the flea market of pasalubongs of suman, ube halaya, and cashew nuts. And being located in the mountains of Rizal the view from Antipolo made it the city of escape for city dwellers.

And aside from these, there is Cafe Lupe which had become a landmark as it located along the highway to Antipolo City proper and also strategically located with one of the best view of Metro Manila. Initially known as OneA Place for KTV and Events, Cafe Lupe also has its restaurant formerly located in Komoda Village just next door. This was done in preparation for the establishment of their latest venture to complete the Cafe Lupe experience, Cafe Lupe Hostel.

The hostel which was initially named OneA Hostel, provides visitors of a place to stay in antipolo with their rooms with double beds, shower room, and TV for that comfort and relaxed experience. It also has a function room that provides a venue for meetings, events, and other functions.

When In Baguio Stay at Le Monet Hotel in Camp John Hay

Dubbed as the “Summer Capital of the Philippines”, Baguio City is home to Le Monet Hotel. Refreshing scents of pines and sweeping views, Le Monet Hotel is a place where one can fulfill the longing for rejuvenation. With Le Monet Hotel’s 70 well-appointed rooms and suites providing the utmost convenience and relaxation, this is the ultimate rejuvenating retreat. The hotel has been named after the great French impressionist painter Claude Monet, and to experience staying in any of the hotel’s suites is truly an example of “life imitating art” – with each having a veranda that would provide beautiful sights of the forest and the park.

Philippine history lessons in 30 grand visions

In this age of Instagram and Twitter, quick short bites of communiqué are the norm. It can be a statement of fact or the start of a meaningful discussion.  SININGSAYSAY:  Philippine History in Art achieves both.  The art exhibit of 30 large-scale paintings covering pre-historic Philippines to modern times should serve as a must for every student and observer of the country’s life and times.

A joint project of the University of the Philippines (UP), the UP Alumni Association (UPAA) and the Araneta Center, the exhibit is open free to the public every day at the Gateway Gallery. Students from elementary and secondary schools are set to tour the exhibit with expert guidance from teachers and historians. For the young and old experiencing history through these murals, it promises to be a pleasurable walk.

Finding The Perfect Spot at Cayet's Cabin in Pansol Laguna

Pansol Laguna can be called the "Team Building Capital of the Philippines" with the whole barangay-district is known far and wide as a place with a private resort in every corner. An this has become a mecca for people looking for a place to unwind, eat, bond and most especially swim!

The locality of Pansol has a lot of places that can offer that privacy and features that can make the perfect getaway, but of course there is also places that goes beyond the normal amenities. For our blogger travel group, The Roadtrippers (TRT), we were able to find one weekend to have a break from blogging events and writing projects by going on a party which also celebrates one of its members' birthay (Kuya Ruel of www.ruelumali.com).

TREE TOP ADVENTURE: Experience the Extreme Press Conference

On February 21, 2015, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tree Top Adventure will hold its very 1st press conference and media tour in which over twenty participants from the TV, online, radio and print industries will attend.

The program will be graced by Tree Top Adventure’s CEO Ms. Ma. Camille O. Montejo. A short program will be presented with a question and answer portion will take place first before proceeding with the tour in which the participants will try all the rides. They would also be trying the only motorized team building facilities in the Philippines.

Tree Top Adventure features six activities: two slow pacedand four fast paced activities. One slow paced activity is the Trekking adventure in which you’ll be toured within the area. The tourguide will be introducing local plants and trees and share interesting facts about them.  If one wants to see the forest and appreciate nature from the top of the trees, they could try the Canopy ride. The entire ride has a hanging bridge and five stations which can carry three persons at a time in which you’ll be transferring from one tree to another.