Me and my fellow blogger friends were invited last May7-9 by AirPhil Express to get a taste of their newest promo — The Davao Extreme Adventure Package. The tour package we got was 3 days and 2 nights hotel accommodation at Microtel Davao, daily breakfast, airport transfers and fees and the Adventure Package that includes Whitewater Rafting and Zipline at ZipCity.

They are currently offering 4 packages available for travel from May 14, 2011 to June 30, 2011.

SAMAL ISLAND ADVENTURE
For as low as P7,009/pax
Boat TransferGiant Slides
Kayak
Canopy Walk
Snorkeling
Lunch

INTRODUCTION TO SCUBA
For as low as P7,114/pax
1 Dive
Boat Transfer to Paradise Island Resort with Entrance Fee
Equipment

PARASAILING
For as low asP7,326/ pax
Para Sailing
Boat Equipment

And the one that we’ve tried,

HIGHLAND ADVENTURE
For as low as P7,326/pax
Davao Wildwater Adventure
Zip City
Crocodile Park Interaction

I enjoyed my stay at Davao and I hope you will too. For more information, you can contact AirPhil Express Hotline at:

MANILA:  (02) 855-9000

CEBU:      (032) 505-1616

or visit their website at www.airphilexpress.com

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Have you seen the Annular Solar Eclipse this afternoon?  I tried my best to capture it using my Nikon Coolpix P80 and a welder’s helmet… The sun looks like Pacman

According to Wikipedia,

A Solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth so that the Sun is fully or partially covered. This can only happen during a new moon, when the Sun and Moon are in conjunction as seen from the Earth. At least two and up to five solar eclipses can occur each year on Earth, with between zero and two of them being total eclipses. Total solar eclipses are nevertheless rare at any location because during each eclipse totality exists only along a narrow corridor in the relatively tiny area of the Moon’s umbra.

Sorry if I wasn’t able to update my blog the past week as I have been very busy helping my aunt, her family, and their barangay. My Aunt lost her house last September 26, 2009 due to Typhoon Ondoy, and so do most of her neighbors.

September 26, 2009 is the worst day of my life.

September 26, 2009

11:00am

My tita called for help since flood waters have entered their house in Barangay Sta. Lucia – Novaliches, Quezon City and was already knee deep. I immediately went there with my godfather. Normally, travel time is only 30 minutes, but that day, it took us more than 1 hour.

12:30pm

When we arrived, flood inside my aunt’s house was already neck deep. I told my cousins, nephews and nieces to run (or swim) for the car as the water is rising very fast. In a matter of minutes, their house was gone.

1:00pm

People are already swimming everywhere and you can see panic. I wanted to help them but our Everest is full and all we can do is watch them flee their homes. Most of the streets were already flooded and impassable for small cars, so when I saw a street that’s waist deep, I drove our SUV and prayed that we get to the other side.

2:45pm

We managed to get out of Barangay Sta. Lucia, but most of Quirino Highway were also flooded. I brought my cousins and their kids to my grandmother’s house at the back of ABC-5 since roads to our subdivision were flooded.

3:30pm

I called my youngest sister and informed her that we cannot go home. I was shocked when she told me that flood waters have also engulfed more than half of our subdivision and water was already inside our garage. She and Mocha were alone at home. I wanted to go home but roads to our subdivision are all impassable, even to rubber boats as the currents were very strong.

I told my sister to get all the important documents and give it to our neighbor in case water enters our home. I was checking them every 20mins. I can’t sleep and eat that day because the rain won’t stop.

September 27, 2009

8:00am

Me and my cousins went to our house first thing in the morning. We’re all shocked to see the damage Ondoy has brought to our subdivision. Damage to our subdivision was nothing compared to what happened to my cousins’ home at Barangay Sta. Lucia in Novaliches. Their house was completely destroyed by Ondoy, and so do most of their neighbors.

I guess we’re still lucky since no one got hurt.

Up to this day, aunt’s family is living with us. Most of the residents of Sta. Lucia are seeking shelter at the evacuation center since they have no more homes to return to.

GAMEOPS DONATION DRIVE

My GameOPS family saw what happened to that Barangay. They all wanted to help everyone, but they can’t. Glen, Rocky, Jepoy and Mark decided to focus aid on Barangay Sta. Lucia since there are other places that have far worse conditions compared to Sta. Lucia.

People on this barangay lost not just their homes, but their livelihoods as well. Some even lost their lives. Let’s all help them stand up and start a new life. I know our efforts are just temporary but it’s still a start.

We’re targeting at least US$500 so we can purchase food, water and medical supplies. We’re also accepting used clothing, canned goods (preferably those ready to eat), medicines (for: fever, diarrhea, cough, colds, fungal infections, etc.), and personal hygiene (soap, shampoo, sanitary napkins, toothpaste, toothbrushes, underwear, footwear, cleaning supplies).

WAYS TO DONATE
Will accept donations until October 11, 2009

VIA PAYPAL (MasterCard, VISA, etc.)

Click the ChipIn button above so we can track your donations via PayPal.

VIA BANK DEPOSIT

Bank: China Bank
Branch: Roosevelt Muñoz – Quezon City
Account Name: BengerOrozco Enterprises Inc.
Account Number: 133-050791-3

VIA GLOBE G-Cash

G-Cash Account: 0917-2436788

(Ex. AMOUNT[space]4-digit PIN and send to 28829172436788)

VIA DROP-OFF

Contact: Lalaine Orozco / Marlen Orozco
Address: B11 L32-34 Sunset Ave. Northwind Subdivision, Barangay Nagkaisang Nayon, Novaliches, Quezon City, 1121.
Contact Number: +639227474398
Items Accepted: Used clothing, canned goods (preferably those ready to eat), noodles, medicines (for: fever, diarrhea, colds, fungal infections, etc.), and personal hygiene (soap, shampoo, sanitary napkins, toothpaste, toothbrushes, underwear, footwear, cleaning supplies)

I know Filipinos are survivors, let’s help one another and everything will be fine. For more information, please visit the GameOPS page.

Google has compiled a list of relevant information about the disaster, including a volunteer-maintained map of persons needing rescue and a list of relief organizations accepting donations, so that more help can be provided where it is needed. You can view it here: http://www.google.com/landing/typhoon-ondoy.html

Barangay Sta. Lucia – Novaliches, Quezon City After Ondoy

It’s never too early to start caring for the environment. Toy Kingdom has introduced its own version of green bags called the “Brainy Body Bag”. Kids will enjoy the colorful and playful bags than the ordinary environmental friendly green bags that the SM Malls are currently offering.

They can now carry their stuff and toys on this classy bag over their shoulder with its sling strap just for kids. This is Toy’s Kingdom way on helping save mother earth.

Kids’ green bag is available at Toy Kingdom Express outlets at all SM Department Stores and at Toy Kingdom stores located at SM Makati, The Podium, V-Mall, SM Megamall, SM Southmall, SM City Fairview, The Block at SM City North-EDSA, and the SM Mall of Asia. In the provincial areas, these are located at the SM Supermalls in Pampanga, Lucena, Marilao, Baguio, Bacoor, and Batangas in Luzon; and Cebu, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, and Davao in the Vismin area

Brainy Body Bag costs Php50.00 with a free toy. Php25.00 from the bag’s price will be donated to less fortunate kids.

(via smprime.com)

If you’re planning to escape from Manila traffic, pollution, work loads and stress, then consider having a weekend getaway at one of the country’s beautiful islands. For as low as Php4,500.00 you can enjoy paradise in Palawan.

If you want to go to Boracay, click this instead, otherwise continue reading and choose your Palawan Tour Package.

Legend Palawan Php7,050/pax

Inclusion: (Twin Sharing)
3D/2N Standard Room Accommodation
Welcome Drink
Daily Breakfast
Round trip Transfers
City Tour
Choice of Honda Bay or Underground River

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PADs by Legend Palawan Php4,500/pax

Inclusion: (Twin Sharing)
3D/2N Superior Room Accommodation
Welcome Drink
Daily Breakfast
Round trip Transfers
City Tour
Choice of Honda Bay or Underground River

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Hotel Fleuris: Php6,550/pax

Inclusion: (Twin Sharing)
3D/2N Standard Room Accommodation
Welcome Drink
Daily Breakfast
Round trip Transfers
City Tour
Choice of Honda Bay or Underground River

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Asturias: Php6,100/pax

Inclusion: (Twin Sharing)
3D/2N Superior Room Accommodation
Welcome Drink
Daily Breakfast
Round trip Transfers
City Tour
Choice of Honda Bay or Underground River

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If you’re interested, you can send me an email or use the contact form below. You can also reach me via SMS by sending GAMEOPS <space> LALAINE <space> YOUR MESSAGE to 2299. Sending an SMS via GameOPS SMSme is available to all Sun, Globe, and Smart subscribers.

Promo period is from August 2009 – October 2009

Note : AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED

With all the stress that we’re experiencing these days, a brief getaway to the most popular tourist destination in the country should be enough to remove that unwanted stress. I am currently offering a  Boracay Weekend Getaway package for as low as Php4,000.

Below are the available packages:

Boracay Regency Php7,050/pax

Inclusion:
3D/2N Standard Room Accommodation
Welcome Drink
Daily Breakfast
Roundtrip Transfers

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TWO SEASONS BORACAY Php7,050/pax

Inclusion:
3D/2N Superior Room Accommodation
Welcome Drink
Daily Breakfast
Roundtrip Transfers

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Le SOLEIL Php5,550/pax

Inclusion:
3D/2N Deluxe Room Accommodation
Daily Breakfast
Welcome Drink
Roundtrip Transfers

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RED COCONUT Php4,000/pax

Inclusion:
3D/2N Deluxe Room Accomodation
Daily Breakfast
Welcome Drink
Roundtrip Transfers

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If you’re interested, you can send me an email or use the contact form below.

You can also reach me via SMS by sending GAMEOPS <space> LALAINE <space> YOUR MESSAGE to 2299. Sending an SMS via GameOPS SMSme is available to all Sun, Globe, and Smart subscribers.

Promo period is from August 2009 – October 2009

Note : AIRFARE NOT INCLUDED