31 Dec 2010
by angkuletin Uncategorized
This season has not been as merry as all the others that went before. It is unlike all the other Christmases gone by. My mom spent Christmas in the hospital. The kids weren’t able to celebrate with us because all our kids are below 7 and are not allowed in the hospital. My brother spent Christmas in some other country, hopefully not freezing all the way down to his toes. Before all this came about, we had all planned on coming home to my parents’ house in Bicol like we have done in all these past years. I did not set up the Christmas tree.
But on the 24th, after grocery shopping, in preparation for the simple Christmas dinner we were going to spend at the hospital, I came home and suddenly, wanted to put up the tree for Lia. This is her Christmas too. She and I together put the tree up.
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31 Dec 2010
by angkuletin Cebu
A third-class municipality (town) in the island-province of Cebu, about 130 kilometers north of Cebu City, the drab town of Daan Bantayan is the gateway to the islands of Malapascua and Bantayan via the wharf in the northernmost point baranggay of Maya.
This used to be where the bus terminates, then you take a hubel-hubel or tricycle ride to the wharf in Maya; but when I was there February 2010, the buses go straight to Maya. I took the bus back to Cebu right where I got off the boat.
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30 Dec 2010
by angkuletin Cebu
On my first day in Malapascua, I found a boatman to take me around the island for the afternoon. I did a bit of snorkeling here and there, but found nothing impressive. I was told the island used to have great snorkeling spots but now they’re almost gone. I had not a diver’s license just yet so diving was not an option. Next time, I promise I will not leave Malapascua without seeing the thresher sharks. No, make that, I will not go to Malapascua if I don’t have a diver’s license. They’re quite strict there.
I had loved seeing those boys jumping off the craggy little cliff into the water. They looked like they were having so much fun. They were totally naked too. I had wanted to jump off the cliffs too, though I would rather have something on.
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30 Dec 2010
by angkuletin Cebu
Bounty Beach is where the majority of resorts and dive centers are located. In 2008, a survey by telegraph.co.uk chose Bounty Beach as Philippines Best Beach. It has outdone Boracay, the Philippines’ most famous beach and one of Asia’s and world’s best beaches. Malapascua’s powder white sand, clear water and laid back atmosphere makes it look like Boracay fifteen years ago. That makes this beach a haven for those who seek tranquility. Many tourists come to the island to relax, swim, and bask under the sun. (Source)
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29 Dec 2010
by angkuletin Cebu
There are a lot of places to stay in Malapascua, but here are a few of the places I happened to have taken photos of. For a complete listing of all lodging available in the island, here is a very helpful site.
LOGON BEACH
1. Logon Beach Resort
I had wanted to stay at this resort but when I sent an inquiry via email, I was told they were fully booked. I did not find that surprising though since they only have a few cottages (4 or 5?). Located on a high rocky point at the end of Logon Beach, next to Tepanee and Angelina Beach, this place is very quiet and secluded.
Going up the hill to the resort from the entrance near Angelina
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28 Dec 2010
by angkuletin Cebu
LOGON BEACH
1. KOKAY’S MALDITO
Right in the middle of Logon Beach is Kokay’s Maldito. A restaurant, bar, disco, music lounge with billiards and internet. The restaurant has a great selection of local and international food, from early breakfast, light lunch or even a romantic dinner at the seaside and even up to late snacks.
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27 Dec 2010
by angkuletin Cebu
Before the year ends, I should be able to post some travel backlogs from this year. Here is the start of a series of blog posts from the trip to Malapascua Island, Cebu in February 2010.
From Cebu City, it is about 3-4 hours by private car or bus to the pier in Maya where you will take a boat that will bring you to the island of Malapascua.
MAYA PIER
This is the turn-around bus trip, from the Maya pier back to Cebu City
Garbage segregation at the port
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26 Dec 2010
by angkuletin Uncategorized
This is Mara Marasigan’s thesis production, Medea held at the Teatro Hermogenes Ylagan at the Faculty Center in U.P. Diliman. These photos were taken during the December 12 8 pm show.
Directed by Mara Marasigan
with Ms. Irma Adlawan, Roeder Camanag & Dolly Gutierrez
also with Sarah Salazar, Jihad Mariano and Dreps Tatad
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25 Dec 2010
by angkuletin Palawan
… in the Big Lagoon… Miniloc Island, El Nido, Palawan.
El Nido Resorts Christmas Eve Specials - Concert at the Big Lagoon.Photo by Jerduen Dongor
24 Dec 2010
by angkuletin Uncategorized
Jo, Tin, Cheekay, Angku and Conts outside the Mary the Queen Parish
with Lia, Lizzie and Gio
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