TSA Locks

More expensive bags and luggage right now, like Samsonite luggage, all sport TSA locks which supposedly makes securing your luggage easier. Supposedly also, it's a durable, secure locking system.

However, my husband's recent trip to Malaysia proved that such locks are really easy to pick. Unfortunately for him, he also forgot that his media player was in the luggage so he lost it.

So although TSA locks are easy to use, lock and open, make sure you also hand carry your valuables. You can also secure your luggage by shutting the zips together with plastic locks.

Paypal Wishlist Can Earn You Dollars

Sounds too good to be true right? But at least, it's Paypal.

They now have a Facebook application where you can create your list of dream gifts and share these with your Facebook friends. All you have to do is share the link to your wishlist and get people to also create one of their own. You get a dollar for each referral and can earn up to $100!!!

So do check my Paypal Wishlist and create your own asap!!!

Guess, Mossimo, Mango Sale

The much-awaited and much-anticipated *GUESS, MOSSIMO & MANGO SALE *in the covered court/clubhouse of Bellevue Townhomes inside Grace Village, at the Bellevue Gym in Balingasa, QC is already ongoing until December 6, 9am to 9pm*.

Other details include:

~ no entrance fees

~ other brands are also being sold (like Maldita)

~ for those taking public transport:
From Del Monte, ride a jeep going to Frisco/Munoz. Go down at the intersection of Sienna College/Jollibee/Maynilad/Snow White styro factory. Walk to Sto. Domingo (where Maynilad & Styro Factory is located). Ride a tricycle at the terminal to go inside Grace Village and get off at the main gate of Bellevue. Walk to the left where the Bellevue gym is located.

~ for those driving there:
Take Quezon Ave. (going towards Welcome Rotonda), turn right turn at Sto. Domingo
St. (1st street after Araneta Ave), go straight then cross the 1st traffic light (intersection of Del Monte Ave and Sto. Domingo St.). Continue going straight till you see the 2nd traffic light (intersection of Sto. Domingo
St. and Araneta Ave), cross it, going towards the arch of Brgy. Balingasa. Follow the main road going towards Grace Village. When you are inside already, just ask around (esp tricycle drivers) how to get to Bellevue Townhomes. Once you cross the Brgy. Balingasa arc, you should be in the sale venue within 5 to 10 minutes (maximum).

~ don't bring children but do bring someone to help go through the clothes and fall in line

~ wear comfy outfit because it can get very hot and crowded

~ make sure you've eaten and gone to the restroom before hitting the sale



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Delimondo Corned Beef

I have heard of Delimondo Corned Beef for a while now but since I am not really a fan of corned beef, I never cared to sample it. I also haven't been to the Legazpi Sunday Market where such is sold.

But then a classmate brought some in our FSL class and decided to give me a can because I haven't tried it. I prepared it with a potato, chopped, and some onions. And it was really, really tasty. Really quite different from the usual corned beef. It also comes with a lot of its own oil (which could prove a bummer if you used plastic dining ware) so you need not add anymore when you're heating it. It's really very delicious. One can if good for 2-4 people (depending on whether you have anything else to eat with it, and how much you eat of it). Perfect for both rice and bread!

If you cannot wait for the Sunday Market, you can purchase these from Petra and Pilar, at Chinos Roces Ave. cor. Exportbank Drive, Makati.

Anvil Publishing Book Sale

Anvil Publishing is helping parents on a budget come up with cool Christmas gifts with its ongoing Book Sale. Friends have already bagged P5 Archie Comics and stocks are replenished every few days. Make sure you drop by, November 17 to December 12, Mondays to Saturdays (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.).

New Year Check-up

One of the things people should really be scheduling, or including in their New Year's resolutions, is getting a check-up come January. Especiallly for people abroad who feasted during Thanksgiving and then the Holidays. Most probably, everyone let go of diets and control and partook of freshly-baked cookies and bread, steaming mugs of cocoa or sinful orders of frappes, dessert upon dessert from the Christmas table, stuffings and turkey and pumpkin pie, and all the fruit cake and candies we can get our hands on.

A check up in January will give you the reality check of how much you slipped, or what needs work, or just to assure you that you are not the worse for wear. Better safe than sorry, right? So maximize your Blue Advantage and schedule those check ups and doctor visits as early as now. At most, your teeth will require cleaning anyway.

Immunity Foundation

Wikipedia defines Immunity as "a biological term that describes a state of having sufficient biological defenses to avoid infection, disease, or other unwanted biological invasion."

Every parent hopes for a healthy child, one that will not get sick at every change of environment or temperature. Aside from the cost of the check-ups and medicines, expense that could have been more happily spent buying a new book or a trip, illness in the family disrupts routines and exhausts family members, especially if the sick one is a child.

So how can parents build a great immunity foundation for their own children?

Everything starts with the root. Parents who lead healthy lifestyles and eat healthy meals are more likely to produce healthier offspring. A healthy mom is less likely to have pregnancy complications and difficulties, and the baby is also more likely to be term and just the right size at birth.

Mothers should also breastfeed their child exclusively for the first six months and to continue breastfeeding up to two years and beyond. This way, not only does a mother provide her infant with nutrition in perfect proportions but she also passes on her antibodies to her child. Breast milk also provides probiotics to the baby which can be very crucial in protecting her once she reaches an age wherein she puts everything in her mouth. Breastfeeding also limits the possibility of an infant getting diarrhea from non-sterile feeding equipment and water. What's more, an infant does not get exposed to processed cow's milk in formula, which contains hormones and other possible contaminants from all the handling and storage.

Once a child is already ready for solids, pureed vegetables and fruits are the way to go. Providing only healthy options for babies will raise them eating right. Do not make processed food, junk food and fast food so readily available at home. And when you do go to fast food joints, always order the healthier options. Get rice and viand instead of french fries (which may be potato but has very high sodium content).

For school age kids, prepare snacks and baons ahead of time for easy reheating and packing in the morning. Make your own chicken nuggets and pork balls instead of buying them to make sure there are no artificial seasonings. Extend fried meat favorites with vegetables, or make empanadas instead. Provide variety so the child is more likely to eat. Take a leaf from bento boxes, put something of everything good for each meal. So for lunch, pack a golf-sized ball of rice, some vegetable strips, a hard-boiled egg, 2-3 chicken nuggets and a banana. The next day, pack a tuna sandwich, apple and milk instead.

Providing the proper nutrition is just one factor of Immunity Foundation. Lifestyle is equally important as well. Babies need all the sleep they need and kids should not be driven to and fro so many activities day in and out. It is important that routines are established so they get adequate rest and sleep during the day. It is also very important that they engage in activity daily. Play should involve movement. Being exposed outdoors, to some sun and fresh air, is imperative.

It is also very important that you work with a pediatrician you trust who will advise you lengthily about your son's nutrition, development and vaccination. Do all this and your child will be set on the right track and there would be less worries and possible heartaches in future.

The Better Investment

Not everyone will be blessed with a Christmas bonus but at least, most people who are working will get 13th month pay as mandated by law. And though many malls and bazaars are doing a great job inspiring us to buy and buy and buy, let us all make sure that part of the money we get will go to better investments, samples of which include:

1) Insurance - go over the insurance quote that was already given you by your agent for your home, car or your kids' education. You may not be able to start payments on everything but you can at least make an informed choice on what to prioritize.

2) Car - change your tires, clean your air conditioning, check break/clutch fluid, install shocks, etc. It may seem pointless if the car is running fine right now but investing in your car is investing in you, and your family's safety so don't skip it.

3) Health - apart from a health plan, have that executive check-up you need or start paying more for healthier items (like whole-grain breads and fresh cow's milk). Also add important supplements like Vitamin C and Fish Oil in your daily routine and buy the running shoes that you need to help you exercise.

4) Family - it does not have to be a grand trip but maybe an overnight camping trip at a nearby lake will do you good. Maybe family games or a new set of something (books, perhaps) can facilitate bonding times and communication in your home. Maybe an extra bathroom is really, really important already.

5) Savings - always save something for rainy days and emergencies. If luck is on your side, this may just pay for a luxury in future but if not, at least you need not be borrowing money or pawning stuff.

When you know what your priorities are, you will know how to stretch whatever money you receive as bonus. So remind yourself asap on what you should be investing in... and if you notice, all these actually spell 'peace of mind'.

Tres Reyes - Melchor Island

Melchor Island is the nearest to mainland Marinduque of the Tres Reyes group of islands. Plus, they say that the other two (Gaspar and Balthazar) aren't really conducive for docking.

Melchor offers crushed corals as sand. In front, there are cottages for rent and a thriving community of locals. Marinduque waters is clean and perfect for swimming. However, there is a strong current in the waters in front of Melchor so visitors are always advised not to go too far. It offers a view of mainland Marinduque, Malindig Volcano and farther in the horizon, Elephant Island.





Boatmen and guides usually bring guests to the back of Melchor, where a cove of sorts offers shade and privacy to swimmers. The waters here is also more conducive to swimming and snorkelling.


boats anchor on protruding rocks

and some underwater scene





take closer pictures, but take nothing but pictures

Aristocrat's Chicken BBQ

There is now Reyes Barbeque and Casa Reyes Resraurant but the original restaurant, Aristocrat, continues to cater to old-time patrons and new, younger clientele. It also helps that the restaurant has expanded and opened up branches in major malls now, bringing their fare not just to Manila-based residents but to other places as well (my SIL first enjoyed Aristocrat in a mall in Pampanga).

The most popular food order remains to be the chicken barbecue. I still don't know why one order includes three chicken pieces but nobody did say you cannot share. Plus, Aristocrat offers good food at affordable prices.

And do check out their bakeshop. I highly recommend the TORTA DE LOS REYES which is like chocolate sans rival in a purely sinful and yet heavenly way.

Season for Colds

Why is it that when the Christmas Season approaches, people also start going down with the colds? Ear infections, pneumonia and allergy is also prevalent nowadays.

The only real defense is to eat healthy and live a healthy lifestyle. Enough rest and sleep and stress management is key.

Fortifying yourself with Vitamin C or malunggay capsules will also help. For the highly allergic, maybe some antibodies shots is called for. Also, you may have to change your humidifier filters and get your air conditioning units cleaned.

But do enjoy the outdoors. Staying inside does not really help colds and allergies. Do avoid crowds though as much as you can while you're still down so you won't catch more opportunistic infections.

4 New Books for Adarna

Join Adarna House's launching of four new titles in partnership with Eastwood Mall, at 2:00 P.M., on November 28 (Saturday) at the third floor of Eastwood Mall. New storybooks include this year's PBBY-Salanga Prize and PBBY-Alcala Prize winner, May Higante sa Aming Bahay. The event will also serve as part of a book drive for the typhoon victims — for every 500 pesos you buy, you will be donating 1 storybook to UNICEF for the benefit of those affected by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng.

There will also games and prizes, freebies, face-painting and storytelling, and book signing by the authors.

The new titles will be sold at P50, same price as the other storybooks being sold between November 16 to December 19 at their Showroom Christmas Sale at 2/F FSS Building, 20 Scout Tuason corner Scout Castor Streets, Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City. Open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Mondays through Saturdays. Call Dang at 372-3548 local 102.

Becky's Kitchen

It was a long while since we bought anything from Becky's. I guess it didn't help that I started baking with my in-laws plus I've already gone on several Becky binges in the past.

But anyway, we revisited their cakes again. I was super surprised that their POTATO ALMOND KRUNCH (their best cake ever ever!!!) already cost P525. But it still tastes every bit of heaven so I can forgive the price hike. I guess since they only have two stores anyway, they'd rather increase their prices and trust their faithful patrons to grin and bear it, rather than sacrifice proportions and ingredients.



Becky's cakes (and their brownies, for sure) are not exactly new york vacations but I can vouch for the gustatory delight they bring.

World Pyro Olympics 2009 Photo Festival

Where is it perfect to give an engagement ring or a Diamond Initial Pendant perhaps?

Why, the World Pyro Olympics, of course! And it's happening at The Fort Open grounds, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig every Saturday starting Nov. 21 to Dec. 19. Tickets cost P200 now though (when it started, it only cost P10 back in 2005) and may be bought at Ticketworld *SM Department Stores, Robinsons Department Stores, National Bookstores (Call 891 9999).

But that's not all. There's also a Photo Festival for all photography enthusiasts. Details are as follows:

WPO 2009 PHOTO FESTIVAL – Capturing the art of fireworks!

The 2009 World Pyro Olympics will be a more explosive, more spectacular experience!

It will be the country's first pyromusical competition at the Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

The world's best teams will showcase their artistry and technical skill by shooting dazzling fireworks synchronized with musical scores. The competition's new venue, a departure from the past years' water-based firing, will allow for more creativity and versatility in the use of ground level and special effects.

With this new firing base, the 2009 World Pyro Olympics present more challenges to photographers – to portray the magnificent moments of each country’s presentation from the ground up.

So, experience the art and culture of pyro and music – capture its pageantry and win big, because over P100,000.00 worth of prizes await you!

The WPO 2009 Photo Festival is a photo contest open to anyone who wants to join using point and shoot or DSLR cameras (except phone cameras).

The photo competition will cover the five (5) Saturdays of the event starting November 21 to December 19, 2009.

How to join

1. The contest is open to all (students, amateurs and professionals.) legal age individuals.

2. Interested parties may register by any of the following:

>Download a registration form from WPO 2009 website.

>Register at WPO 2009 Photo Festival secretariat at the venue.

2. Pay the Registration Fee to be able to join.

>P400 per person inclusive of entrance ticket to the general viewing area for one (1) night.

>P600.00 per person inclusive of entrance ticket to the special viewing area for one (1) night.

This allows the contestant to submit a maximum of three (3) entries for the event.

Secure ACCESS ID at the WPO Photo Festival Exhibit area.


Entry Specifications:

1. A registrant may submit as much as three (3) entries.

2. All entries must be printed in 8”x12” full color - bleed format; prints with borders or framings are automatically disqualified.

3. Each entry must be labeled with the contestant’s name, registration number and entry title at the back. This information must be printed on a 3”x6” white paper and not written directly at the back of the print.

4. Manually retouched and/or painted over print outputs are not acceptable.

5. 300dpi per entry is the acceptable format.

6. For uploading purposes, the maximum is 4 Mb file size saved as JPEG per entry and only allow untouched/unedited entries, limiting photo/traditional editing to resizing are acceptable.

7. Prints and files not in this format will be disqualified from the competition.

8. Submit all printed entries in one (1) brown envelope together with the file saved in CD. Label the envelope with the Registrant’s Name and Registration Number.

9. Entries must be submitted Monday to Saturday December 21, 2009. Deadline for submission is January 4, 2010.


Prizes and Awarding

1. P10,000.00 – 2nd Runner Up

2. P20,000.00 – 1st Runner Up

3. P50,000.00 – Grand Prize Winner

4. Travel Workshop w/ George Tapan – Online Winner (all expense paid)


Winners will be awarded on the opening of the 2009 WPO PHOTO FESTIVAL EXHIBIT in one of the Ayala Malls.


For inquiries / registration and payments, please call:

Danica Macam or Kathleen Olarte at 401-3733 / 729-4013 / 887-3803

3/F - Building 1269, Batangas Street, San Isidro, Makati City

Doña Salud Resort

Doña Salud Private Hotsrping Resort is located in Pansol, Calamba, Laguna. It was recommended by a friend so we arranged to celebrate our birthday there with our immediate family.

Generally, we were happy with the resort. We stayed at Villa Flor (which can be rented for 24 hours for P10,000). It has three bedrooms (one of which is the master's) with their bathrooms. There are also two shower rooms and a CR outside, near the pool. There is a billiards table (which we didn't use), a videoke (which we didn't use much), dining area and kitchen.

Rent for use of the gas range is P200 while additional beds cost P100/ea. Blankets are not provided but could be rented for P50. All beds in the bedrooms have trundle beds under so the place can really accommodate groups of people as big as 20-30.

The map to the place could have been better, but anyway, all one has to do is watch out for the Binalot restaurant after the public school (at your right, if you're coming from Calamba Crossing). The entrance to Solemar Subdivision is just right across Binalot.


Villa Flor


the shower area near the pool


netting over the pool, kiddie pool is 2-2.5 feet deep
and the adult pool is up to 5 feet


master's bedroom


other bedroom


fountain and garden area


kitchen with a really deep sink


bathrooms in the rooms were styled as if you're still outdoors

The aircons were working super fine, it was cold. There's a spotlight on the pool at night. There are no TVs in the rooms though. There is a grill area and they even provide the tongs. The master's bedroom is nearest the kitchen and videoke/dining area. Surprisingly also, we weren't bugged by mosquitoes and flies so everybody really had fun being outdoors.

The 4-bedroom villas cost P16k for overnight (and P18k during December). There is a room not within any villa that could be rented for P1k that's also air conditioned.

All in all, we were really satisfied and the staff were very accommodating and responsive too.

For reservations and contact numbers, call Ruth at:
Mobile: +639209052766
Land line 049 502 2533

Charming X-mas Series from Delicious Scraps

Empty up some space in your hard drive and start downloading the Charming X-mas series from Delicious Scraps. There are already some twelve downloadables in the series so you're sure to have a field day making those greeting cards and stickers and gift tags for the Holidays.

Five Pounds Target

How overweight are you?

I am twenty-five pounds over my weight limit for my height, and thirty-five pounds over my ideal weight. That is already a staggering amount of weight to lose and the more intimidated I feel, the more I don't start moving.

Sure, some weight loss supplement can probably help but since I am still breastfeeding, that's not really an option right now. Plus, you always want to change your lifestyle and not just your appearance, if you are to feel good about yourself.

Am trying the FIVE POUNDS TARGET. I will resolve to lose five pounds healthily. Just five pounds. I will still be overweight then but I also know i'd feel the difference. Hopefully, the baby targets will help me ultimately get back to a healthy weight. And at least, this way, I don't feel like it's impossible.

Sweety Girl from The French Frog

Head on over to The French Frog for the first part of Sweety Girl because it's free, free, free!!! It has 10 papers and 30 elements, with all the pink ribbons you can possibly want.

House and Lot for Sale

location:
~ part of Italia East
~ nice, quite neighborhood with guard at night
~ well-paved road/sidewalk
~ village has 4 exits
~ Block 1, Lots 2-A and 2-B, Via della Immaculata St.
BF Resort, Las Piñas City

details:
Duplex A (beige interiors) 162 sq. m. lot area
Duplex B (grey interiors) 183 sq. m. lot area

house features:
2-story Asian-Contemporary Design
3 bedrooms all with bathrooms
maids' quarters with bathroom (at first floor)
powder room
family hall
large lanai
large 2nd floor balcony
garage
laundry area
deep well with pump and 5-galon water tank

construction details:
~ powder coated aluminum windows with screens and imported mechanisms
~ long-span roofing
~ landscaping
~ termite treatment of ground and wood
~ roof insulation (2nd floor ceiling)
~ 2nd floor "buhos"-cement base flooring
~ 1st class materials used
~ pedestrian and carport gates
~ perimeter fence

interior details:
~ imported ceramic tiles
~ narra parquet flooring - 2nd floor
~ light fixtures in all rooms\~ granite kitchen counters/imported stainless steel kitchen sink and fittings
~ pre-wired for phones and cable TV in living room and master's bedroom
~ aircon-ready in all bedrooms
~ imported Kohler and Karat bathroom fixtures
~ powder-coated shower enclousres
~ hot and cold water pipe lines in 3 bathrooms
~ master's bathrooms: walk-in closets and granite countertops
~ imported plumbing fixtures

contact persons:
Menchu 0918-9381970
Vicky 0920-9529519

going rate:
P5.5 M for the smaller duplex



I fell in love with the house. It was very spacious and airy and you could see that it was thoughtfully planned. Forgot to take pictures though but it's also open for viewing, a caretaker will show you around.

Google Wave

Many people are probably wondering why there are so many alerting them for invites to Google Wave or celebrating that they finally have a Wave account. More are hankering for invites.

Here is a great guide on getting started on Google Wave. Essentially, it's the next generation e-mail that's not quite e-mail, and live chat that's not quite just chat. It's e-mail people can edit in real time, attach videos to, and only one copy gets retained. I have yet to really explore all it can offer and once the Almighty Google has fixed all its bugs, they say that it will make Facebook and Plurk and Twitter obsolete.

as received in e-mail
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Warm Greetings!

The Advocate of Philippine Fair Trade, Inc. (APFTI), Rizal Exporters and Manufacturers Association, Inc,(REMAI), and The Department of Trade and Industry – Rizal (DTI-Rizal) are pleased to invite you to the event entitled, “The Fair Trade Bazaar 2009” from Friday to Sunday, November 6-8, 2009, Eastwood Mall, Libis Quezon City.

The 3-day trade bazaar will feature fashion accessories, bags, Christmas decors, home decors, and a whole lot more of REMAI members' products. This will be a selling activity to help them accelerate the rehabilitation, revival and restoration of their livelihood.

Come and visit us, let your purchase rehabilitate, revive and restore the livelihood of small businesses imapacted in recent floods.

Sincerely,

THE FAIR TRADE BAZAAR 2009 Secretariat






They are not asking for doleouts. They are asking you to check out their wares in case you want to shop anyway, and end up helping them bounce back from where they have fallen.

FPPF Wedding Photography Workshop

as received in my e-mail
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The FPPF Wedding Photography Workshop is designed to hone photographers to effectively cover and document weddings and prepare them as professional wedding photographers. The first Wedding Photography Workshop will be held on November 17-22, 2009, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the FPPF Studio in Intramuros, Manila.

The six-day workshop is aimed at aspiring wedding photographers, advanced amateurs, photography studios who do wedding coverage, hobbyists and photography students who want to learn the ropes of wedding photography.

Two noted professional wedding photographers will conduct the workshop: Jomel Gregorio and Joe Galian, both professional photography instructors at the De La Salle College of Saint Benilde School of Design and Arts.

For Jomel Gregorio, the wedding image should be simple but should immortalize the true emotions, human interactions and split second details of that special day. To be unique it should be captured with style.

Joe Galian currently shoots for various high end wedding photography studios. He will showcase various styles involved in wedding portraiture and the photojournalistic style of wedding coverage.

The Wedding Photography Workshop will also feature wedding photo lectures from FPPF instructors Vic Sison, Ador Pamintuan and graphic artist Frando Culata.

Course content:

DAY-1 TUESDAY (Marketing Day)
- Introduction
- About Philippine Wedding Photography
- Different Church Weddings: Chinese, Catholic, Protestant, Muslim and Hindu
- Photographers' Etiquette and Proper Decorum and Attire
- Preparing Your Team, Equipment and Logistics
- Mandatory Wedding Shot List and Division Of Labor
Lunch
- Wedding Contract Elements and Sample
- Wedding Photo Services and Professional Fee Guidelines
- Wedding Suppliers Sample
- Wedding Online Portfolio Guide
- Finding Your Shooting Style
- Joining Bridal Fairs
- Archiving and Protecting Photography Files Against Disasters

DAY-2 WEDNESDAY (Preparation Day)
- Lecture: Off-cam Flash and Mix Lighting
- Lecture: How to Light And Shoot The Hotel Preparation
Lunch
- Shooting: The Groom with Wardrobe, Accessories And Relatives
- Shooting: The Bride with Gown, Accessories And Relatives
- Shooting: Pre-Church Portraitures

DAY-3 THURSDAY (Church Ceremonies)
- Lecture: How to Shoot And Mix Lighting At Church
Lunch
- Shooting: The Church Procession and Recession (Simulation)
- Shooting: Church Portraitures
- Shooting: Re-enacting the Exchange of Rings and The Kiss

DAY-4 FRIDAY (Portrait Session)
- Lecture: How to Shoot and Mix Lighting The Portrait Session
Lunch
- Demo Outdoor Creative Shooting: Bride and Groom
- Group Outdoor Shooting: Bride and Groom

DAY-5 SATURDAY (At the Reception)
- Lecture: Studio Lighting Setup and Posing At the Reception
- Studio Shooting: Formal and Informal Group Poses
Lunch
- Studio Shooting: Formal and Informal Portraiture for Bride and Groom
- Demo: Wedding Album Layout using Adobe Photoshop (A Few Pages) and Sample
- Demo: Photo AVP with Windows Media Player (or Pro Show Gold) and Sample
- Homework: Create A Photo AVP Of The Workshop's Wedding Shoots
- Selection and Submission Of All Photo Entries

DAY-6 SUNDAY (Graduation Day)
- Submission of Wedding AVP Assignment
- Judging of Photo Entries: Best Bride and Groom Portraitures (Solo and Together)
- Judging of Photo AVP Assignments
Lunch
- Announcements of All Winning Entries
- Graduation Rites
- Class Batch Pictures
Merienda Cena

Workshop Fee: P7,500

PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE BY CLICKING HERE

Now's your chance to take your photography hobby to the next level and maybe start really earning from it by taking 2nd-photographer and pre-nuptial photographer gigs.

Christmas Kids Kraze Warehouse Sale

Come one, come all because the Richwell Sale is here!



Sale dates at Warehouse@ Libis are:
Nov 14, 20 and 21
Nov 27-29
Dec 4-6
Dec 11-13
Dec 18-20
Dec 21-23

Manong's

Manong's is located at the Filinvest area, near a driving range. It can pass for a semi-fine dining restaurant if you sit indoors, but I think it's more known as a Dencio's type of dining place where you eat sisig and drink and allow yourself to be noisy and smoke.













The prices are Dencio's, Gerry's Grill range. I didn't appreciate much the california maki we ordered because it had too much rice but the tokwa't-baboy was good. I loved the gravy on their sizzling bangus belly and I appreciated the free soup they gave (we had to ask for them though, for my son).

Oh, I also didn't like their sago't gulaman because it was a tad too sweet (and they were overzealous with their flavoring).

They have this garden area that's lit at night, with a bridge going there and a bench on the bridge, perfect for talks over drinks.

Generally, it's still a good place to eat if you're in the area. And I guess it's a blessing that the food there isn't so good that you'll need to hit the dip bar after. And the staff were very friendly and accommodating too.