Free Admission To Ayala Museum This July!

Yes, if you are a museum junkie like me, it would mean a big deal for you and me that Ayala Museum will be giving free admissions this coming July 25! The day will also be filled with a set of side events giving a very unqiue museum experience!

However there is just one important condition guests are requested to do in return: “Be kind.”

This event will zero in on the concept of kindness—particularly through inspiring artist activities and the generation of awareness for AFI’s volunteer opportunities.

On Saturday, July 25, 2015 from 9AM to 6PM, visitors are free to enter Ayala Museum to enjoy its permanent exhibitions on Philippine historical events, pre-Hispanic gold from the Philippines, indigenous Philippine textiles, Asian trade ceramics, and Fernando Zobel paintings, which have inspired visitors for generations. Also on view are the following changing exhibitions: Beautiful Handicrafts of Tohoku, Japan, a traveling exhibition brought by The Japan Foundation Manila to showcase the traditional crafts of areas struck by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami; From Citadel to City: Juan Luna paintings and 19th century prints from the BPI Collection, showing the parallels of the development of Juan Luna’s art to social realism and the rise of the city of Manila as seen in the works on display; and Felix Laureano: First Filipino Photographer which exhibits the work of the Panay-born pioneer.

Hotel Rembrant: Relieve The Old World Charm

Situated  at the heart of Quezon City Philippines is a unique boutique hotel that combines the essence of 17th Century European grandeur with the luxuries of the modern life. Hotel Rembrant under Artsream Hospitality Management Group Incorporated (AHMGI) is just one of 5 hotels conceptualized to relish the zest of life. 

Rooms

Hotel Rembrant has 71 newly appointed guest rooms with contemporary furnishings and amenities. Each room is equipped with Internet access, hotel electronic key lock facility, IDD/NDD telephone facility, multilingual cable TV, minibar and a hot and cold shower.

History With Quezon City Oldest Bakery!

Quezon City celebrated their 75th anniversary last year, and the oldest bakery in the city also celebrated its diamond anniversary as well. Kamuning Bakery located along Judge Jimenez street and still has the original pugon that created countless breads that spanned decades. Under the new ownership of Wilson Lee Flores, businessman and writer, he kept the brand alive with an addition of the cafe and soon a chicken restaurant beside each other. 

And with the bakery still open to serve the rare Pan de Suelo, it also aims to revive lost bread favorites that modern bakery have forgotten or have never tried to bake. And with patrons still  flock to the bakery to taste the unique breads, spreads and probably also take some time to dine in their cafe.

Henann Resort Alona Beach, Bohol extends soft opening promo

It’s beach season all year round in Bohol! Henann Resort Alona Beach extends its soft opening promo of 40% cash discount on room rates until June 30, 2015. Travel period is until October 2015. Enjoy first-rate accommodation in the following room types: superior, deluxe, premier, premier with direct pool access, and family room. Bookings are good for four persons for the family room and two persons for other room types. The promo is inclusive of daily buffet breakfast. For reservations and inquiries, please call Henann Resort Alona Beach, Bohol at (632) 230 3000 to 03, email manila.hbl@henann.com, or visit www.henann.com/bohol.

How Was It First Time Flying?

In my 28 years, I can confess that I have never ridden a flying plane (The last one I boarded was just for field trip purposes). But that has ended with my recent trip to Davao, particularly Tagum City where I attended the Palarong Pambansa 2015. Since the trip would require air travel, knowing about my trip there made it very exciting as I can finally say that it will be my first airplane ride (and back).

It was with Cebu Pacific that I would make my maiden flight, and luckily their terminal is at NAIA Terminal 3 which has a better location and structure among the terminals in Metro Manila. Although, there has been improvements on the other terminal which I have to see and experience in the future. 

The Abundant Beauty of DavNor

DavNor Sports and Tourism Complex

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.