London trip

Hey there, faithful readers (all six or seven of you. lol)! I’m back from a short trip across “The Pond.” And let me tell you…London as a tourist is a ton of fun! I haven’t been back to one of my favorite cities since I went there on a quick vacation in 2000 with my family. Back then, I saw London from a cab as we toured 12 hotels in two or three days. Not much fun and but somehow educational. When Mom and I were given the opportunity to spend this summer there, we jumped in without second thoughts

being a complete “Experience-phile,” I could not wait to soak in what London had to offer. And who really could blame me? It’s one of the world’s oldest cities. It was a chance to people watch in a whole different venue. Despite the vast similarities of western cultures – it was a whole new football pitch. London’s weather is a totally different world so we first went to the nearest mall which is the Stratford shopping centre and checked on the women clothing to get my moms and sisters there jackets. Then we walked around to check some cold proof clothes for me luckily I found this designer mens criminal shirt as they call it, maybe because of its print. It’s not really a cold proof shirt but what the heck I liked the design and I just got a it for a steal deal of ₤40. Anyway the tour was indeed was a complete fun and very educational. Too bad I didn’t had much shots to share because my camera failed me. by the way here are some of my pics.

Moving to a new place

Finally, I've finished designing my blog, thanks to Ico and mr. kupy for helping me with the banner. rcbgallery.com will be the place for my "artistic" shots, updates in photography and cars, and some of my insights that can change the world. lol.

2008 World Pyrolympics Schedule. Again

2008 World Pyrolympics Schedule

AGAIN!!!...

It was re-scheduled, for some reasons that I don't know and don't care at all. hahaha.. anyway this is to correct what was posted earlier in this blog.

Here is the new schedule. The organizers said the dates are already sure since they will be selling tickets next week:
May 3 China and Germany
May 10 Japan and Canada
May 17 Italy and Venezuela
May 24 France and Korea
May 31 Australia and Philippines

Hope this is final. lol

This is to correct my last post here.
World Pyrolympics Schedule

Janina San Miguel Remix

Binibining Pilipinas

Janina San Miguel's answer. REMIX Versions...

Janina San Miguel by DJ Shan


Janina San Miguel Dance Remix by DJ Jc Jubas.

Makati City Lights

Yesterday we celebrated my grandfathers 92nd birthday at the penthouse of my uncle in one the the prestigious condominiums in Makati City. I was very excited when my aunt informed me about it because I know its going to be a perfect opportunity for me to get a bird's eye view of Makati.

It was just my 2nd time to come to this place, and it never fails to amaze me. Its like I'm in a different country when I'm at my uncle's place. The view at night is breathtaking, plus the overall design of the place was perfect. Indeed pa perfect place to live in, its like living in a hotel room. We had a great buffet dinner and had a bottle of wine. The oldies are inside while the me and my cousins are chilli'n in the veranda drinking our red wine. While waiting we saw the line up of airplanes waiting for there turn to land at the NAIA, it was a view that not everyone can see. Its a perfect bachelor's pad.

So here are some of my shots
@the last pic was out tambayan that night

The Rockwell Center

Ayala Ave.

Ascott Hotel. Formerly Oakwood

EDSA

ehem... Perfect spot to drink

Iputok mo sa Labas

Iputok mo sa Labas

Featuring:
Ramon Bautista as Carding
Tado Jimenez as Efren Reynes III
Angel Rivero as Neknek (ang babaeng patapon)
Boy Badtrip as Voice Over



Nakakatawa siya dahil sa script at gamit ng mga salita. Maganda ang kwento niya na sumasalamin sa realidad. Isang probinsyanong nangarap na tumira sa maynila upang maging skwater. Pinakita rin dito ang pag kontrol at pagkasakim ng mga naghaharing uri. Isang realidad na nangyayari sa ating bansa. May mga kulturang Pilipino din na pinakita dito tulad na lamang ng pagiging konserbatibo ng isang Pilipina.

Isang magandang kwento at epektibong paraan ng pagpapakita ng tunay na nangyayari sa kasalukuyan sa pamamaraang hindi nakakainip. Komedyang may sipa sa bawat Pilipino.

Got load?

I'm selling Globe call cards.... Its was given to me as a payment sa isang deal. hehehe... kaya ibenta ko nalang para maconvert as cash...

free delivery pag officemate. hehehe.. .

100 at 300 lang yan...

enjoy. YM niyo nalang ako pag interesado. hehehe..

Colorful Vacation.

Just want to share to you guys my shots at the City of Pines.

Landscape


Everlasting


Hall


Autum


Pine


or just visit my Photo Gallery to check on my other shots...

My shots from Zambales

Its been a long time since I had my Photo shoots. Sobrang busy kase sa work. hehehe..

by the way you can see most of my shots in my flicker account

My Boss and his Underdog.

My Boss and his Underdog.

thanks to ico for the pic… nice job.

Run What You Brung Shedule

Hello there RWYB Competitiors !

The first round of 2008 Run What You Brung will be held this March 16, 2008 , Sunday
at the Subic International Raceway.

Registration will start at 7:30am and will close promptly at 9am.

The fee will be P1,000 per entry.

The race schedule will be as follows:
7:30 - 9:00 Registration
9:00 - 11:00 Orientation Run
11:00 - 12:45 Run 1
1:00 - 2:00 Lunch break
2:00 - 4:00 Run 2
4:00 - 4:15 Awarding Ceremonies

There will be an award for Fastest Time of the day but will not earn points.
Team Championship is still ON ! Limit 8 members at a time ( each round ).

Looking forward to seeing you there !

Kookie

Why does your Volk Rays TE-37 cost that much?

Here's why...

Olympus E-3 Review

Olympus E-3 Review,
February 2008, Simon Joinson


Four years is a very long time in the digital camera market, and four years in the digital SLR market is virtually a lifetime. In the four-odd years between the launch of the Olympus E-1 - the camera that heralded the first all-new SLR system for over a decade - and its successor the E-3, the DSLR landscape has changed beyond recognition, with prices dropping and capabilities soaring. The world moved on whilst the Olympus professional system stood still, looking more and more irrelevant and less and less like a serious contender to the long-standing Canon/Nikon duopoly in the pro market.

Of course the Olympus range itself wasn't standing still, and after a few false starts (mainly caused by the almost suicidal tendency for Olympus industrial designers to produce cameras that didn't look like cameras) and some flashes of inspired innovation (bringing live view, kicking and screaming, to the SLR market, for example) the E-series started to be taken a lot more seriously.

But whilst Olympus fans' spirits were buoyed by the introduction of well-reviewed and popular models such as the E-500 and the current E-410/E-510 duo, the lack of a high end model to replace the ageing E-1 - or anything in the E-series range to compete with high end 'semi pro' models like the Nikon D200 - was the cause of great concern. It's all very well having superb glass (and few would disagree that Olympus produces some of the best lenses on the market today) if there isn't a similarly well-specified camera to put behind it.

And so the E-3, the long-awaited successor to the E-1, has finally arrived. To say that it carries a heavy weight of expectation on its broad shoulders is putting it lightly; this is the camera that will decide for once and for all whether Olympus has what it takes to crack the Nikon/Canon stronghold, or is to remain forever a niche player in the professional market.

Compared to E-1 - key differences

It almost seems pointless to talk about how the E-3 compares to its predecessor; the time gap between them is so great that they have very little in common; the E-3 is a totally new camera that has obviously been designed to go head-to-head with the likes of Nikon's D300 and Canon's 40D at the very top of the market, at the point where the distinctions between 'high end enthusiast', 'semi professional' and 'professional' get very blurred. Before we return the E-1 to the museum of digital antiquities for good let's have a (brief) look at what's changed - and what hasn't - in the in intervening years.

* New sensor (10MP Live MOS vs 5MP CCD) and latest TruPic III processor
* Live view
* Sensor-shift image stabilization
* All-new autofocus system (11-point AF, claimed to be world's fastest with certain zoom lenses)
* Faster continuous shooting, bigger buffer
* Higher top shutter speed (1/8000 sec) and higher flash sync speed (1/250 sec)
* Improved viewfinder (bigger, brighter)
* Bigger, higher resolution vari angle screen
* Masses more customization options

Key feature comparison (vs E-1 and E-510)

Looking at the spec comparison between the E-1 and the E-3 i decided it would be sensible to also throw the E-3's 'baby brother', the E-510, into the mix. There will surely be current E-510 owners (or owners of the E-510's predecessors) considering a move up to the E-3, so what can they expect to get? To be honest the main differences are physical; the E-3 is a considerably heavier, larger and more solid camera with weatherproof sealing and an articulated screen, with a better viewfinder and the option to add a vertical grip for considerably improved handling in portrait operation.



Under the hood the main differences are in the autofocus (which has more focus points and should be a lot quicker), continuous shooting speed, and the sensor (which has a similar spec but is claimed to offer superior results - we'll find out how much better later).

read more @ Olympus E-3 Review

Spongbob found dead.

Spongebob died.

2008 World Pyrolympics Schedule

This was resched again. Here's the new sched.

World Pyrolympics NEW Schedule

It was re-scheduled, for some reasons that I don't know and don't care at all. hahaha.. anyway this is to correct what was posted earlier in this blog.

Firing starts at 6:00PM. Each aerial pyrotechnic display shall be for the duration of twenty (20) minutes.

2008 World Pyrolympics Schedule
March 29 - China and Germany
April 05 - Japan and Australia
April 12 - Korea and Dubai
April 19 - Italy and Venezuela
April 26 - France and Philippines



This was resched again. Here's the new sched.

World Pyrolympics NEW Schedule

Execise your brain

Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it's important to keep mentally alert. If you don't use it, you lose it! Below is a very private way to gauge your loss or non-loss of intelligence.

There are only 5 questions,





1. What do you put in a toaster?




























Answer: 'bread.' If you said 'toast,' maybe you should give up now and do something else. Try not to hurt yourself. If you said, bread, go to Question 2.





















2. Say 'silk' five times. Now spell 'silk.' What do cows drink?
























Answer: Cows drink water. If you said 'milk,' maybe you shouldn't even attempt to answer the next question. Your brain is apparently over-stressed and may even overheat.

Content yourself with reading more appropriate literature such as Auto World. However, if you said 'water', proceed to question 3.








3. If a red house is made from red bricks, and a blue house is made from blue bricks, and a pink house is made from pink bricks, and a black house is made from black bricks, what is a green house made from?






















Answer: Greenhouses are made from glass. If you said 'green bricks,' why are you still reading these?

If you said 'glass,' go on to Question 4.



4. It's twenty years ago, and a plane is flying at 20,000 feet over Germany (If you will recall , Germany at the time was politically divided into West Germany and East Germany ). Anyway, during the flight, TWO engines fail. The pilot, realizing that the last remaining engine is also failing, decides on a crash landing procedure. Unfortunately the engine fails before he can do so and the plane crashes on the border. In which country are the survivors buried?
























Answer: You don't bury survivors.

PRC Nursing Board Exam Results December 2007

malapit na... will update you guys soon.

I know most of my friends are waiting for this result.

2/19/08 joke.

Q. What does an old woman have between her breasts that a young woman doesn't?
A. A navel.

Q. What's worse than getting raped by Jack the Ripper?
A. Getting fingered by Captain Hook.

Q. Why do men die before their wives?
A. They want to.

Q. Three words to ruin a man's ego...
A. "Is it in?"

Q. What do you call a woman with her tongue sticking out?
A. A lesbian with a hard-on.

Q. What's the definition of trust?
A. Two cannibals giving each other a blowjob.

Q. Why is it called a Wonder Bra?
A. When she takes it off, you wonder where her tits went.

Q. What's the difference between a sleeper and a pregnant dog?
A. sleeper's crappity smack everyone at the party, Bitches crappity smack everyone at the party except you.

Q. What does the receptionist at the sperm clinic say to clients as they are leaving?
A. Thanks for coming.

Q. What is the definition of "making love"?
A. Something a woman does while a guy is crappity smacking her.

Q. Why is it difficult to find men who are sensitive, caring, and good looking?
A. They already have boyfriends.

Q. What is the lightest thing in the world?
A. A thingy...even a thought can raise it.

Q. Difference between a man buying a lottery ticket and a man fighting with his wife...
A. A man has a chance at winning at the lottery.

Q. What does a female snail say during sex?
A. Faster, faster, faster!

Q. What did the woman say to her swimming instructor?
A. "Will I really drown if you take your finger out?"

Q. What is the difference between "Oooh!" and "Aaah!"?
A. About three inches.

Q. How can you tell when an auto mechanic just had sex?
A. One of his fingers is clean.

Q. What's the difference between Mad Cow disease and PMS?
A. Nothing.

Q. What did the egg say to the boiling water?
A. "How can you expect me to get hard so fast? I just got laid a minute ago."

Q. What's the best thing about a blow job?
A. Ten minutes of silence!

Q. What did one gay sperm say to the other gay sperm?
A. I can't see a thing with all this nuts in here!

Q. Did you hear about the two gay guys that had an argument in the bar?
A. They went outside to exchange blows.

Q. Why did god give men penises?
A. So they'd always have at least one way to shut a woman up


ENjoy...

joke joke joke...

Pare1: Pre, pautang muna ng 5 kilong bigas, 3 lata ng corned beef saka 5 lata ng sardinas, bayaran ko agad pagdating ni misis galing US.

Pare2: Sige eto oh. Hmmm.. Kelan ba ang uwi ni mare?

Pare1: Nagaapply palang. pero malaki daw ang pagasa.

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Mommy: Bagsak ka na naman! Bat d mo gayahin bestfriend mo?! Palaging honor!

Anak: Unfair naman kung ikukumpara nyoko dun mommy...

Mommy: Bakit naman?

Anak: Eh matalino kaya nanay nun...


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BED TALK... naiibang anyo.

2 couples decided to switch partners for the night.

after a round of sizzling sex...





one said "ayos ka. pinaligaya mo ko...








































....kumusta na kaya mga misis natin?"

Call center bloopers

CALL CENTER BLOOPERS ...but they say Filipinos are
among the best call center operators around! Here are
real incidents from our call center subsidiary which
does outbound telemarketing to US households. The
comments in parenthesis were added in by a project
manager whose job it is to audit some of the calls at
random. He started circulating these anecdotes
internally. Pinoy humor in real life.(CSR - Customer
Service Representative)

1. CSR: Do you have any child so we could send out
these gifts to you? CLIENT: I'm sorry but i don't have
any child. CSR: Oh i understand, what about any
grandchild? (wala ngang anak di ba, asa ka pang may
apo)

2. CSR: . . . and for our records, may i know your
child's bday? CLIENT: I don't know her bday. . . CSR:
Oh come on, it's your responsibility to know your
child's bday. (tarayan ba ang customer?)

3. CLIENT: (mad) how many times do i have to tell you
i didn't purchase any card! CSR: Ma'am, i'm talking
about a 'car', a toy car, not a card. CLIENT: but i
said i didn't purchase any card! CSR: No ma'am, not a
card, what i mean is a car, an automotive. (baka ibig
mong sabihin automobile)

4. a. CLIENT: What is that space bag bulk storage
system? (By the way, a space bag is a big bag, not
sure if it's made of plastic, which size adjusts
depending! on the amount of air you vacuum out) CSR:
(with limited product knowledge) Well sir, it's some
kind of a space bag, it's like a storage system where
you put your things. (salamat sa explanation) b.
CLIENT: What is this space bag? CSR: (basta may masabi
lang) ah sir, it's the thing worn by astronauts.
(kakaiba tong taong to) BELIEVE IT OR NOT, HE IS NOW
ONE AMONG THE FEW SELECTED TRAINORS. c. CSR: We are
giving you a free gift. You can either have the space
bug bulk storage system or . . . CLIENT: What the hell
is a space bug? (a single letter spelled the big
difference)

5. CLIENT: What is this squeeze wrench? CSR: It's a
wrench that you squeeze for better grip. (huh?)

6. CLIENT: I won't allow you telemarketers to fool me.
Nothing in this world is for free. Now tell me the
catch! CSR: (medyo napikon at umisip ng pambawi) Ah
sir, have you ever listened to the Beatles? CLIENT:
Well what about it? CSR: What does their song say
about the best things in life? CLIENT: It's free....
but you know what ... CSR: (bangs the phone before the
client could start with his stuff. (YIKES)

7. CSR: One last thing sir, may i have your city of
birth? CLIENT: What? CSR: Your city of birth? CLIENT:
What? i can't quite hear you. CSR: (irita na) I said
your city of birth, the place of your born! (nagalit
pa)

8. In the initial calling days, we were encouraged to
go verbatim as little as possible. Stick to the
script! Seems like a good practice right? (except for
some special incidents). CSR: So how is your car wash
gadget? CLIENT: It was a piece of junk! (irate) CSR:
Oh that's nice to hear from you, sir! (at least
nag-stick sa script)

9. CSR: As a way of expressing our gratitude, we are
sending your choice of free gift. You could either
have a Bushnell binoculars..... CLIENT: What is a
binocular? CSR: It's the thing you use to make far
objects appear closer. CLIENT: I don't get it. CSR:
You know, it's the thing you use when you look out the
window.... CLIENT: I'm sorry but i really don't know
it. CSR: (a bright idea came about) ah! sir, have you
ever seen a telescope? CLIENT: Yup! CSR: All you do
now is get one telescope on your right hand, and
another one on the left, put them together, look at
the eyepieces and there you have binoculars. CLIENT:
Oh, you mean binoculars! (may point tong CSR na to
noh?)

10. CSR: Yes, may i talk to mr. _ _ _ _ _ ? CLIENT:
He's not around, is there anything i can do for you?
CSR: It's ok, i just called to inform him that because
he purchased an item from us, he is entitled to
receive a free gift item. Anyway, i'll just call him
back. CLIENT: Really? would you like me to give you
his mobile phone no. so you can get in touch with him.
CSR: Ok! (CSR noticed that the cell no. lacks the
first four digits, he forgot that he was talking to US
people, so he asked) Is it Globe or Smart? CLIENT:
pardon? CSR: (realizing he committed a mistake) oh, i
said i'll just try to contact him......

11. A newly hired CSR just made his first sale . .
CSR: Yes! (sabay lagok sa coffee ng katabi nya) (tama
ba namang ma-carried away)

12. Note: It is a common practice in SVI-connect that
a coach sits beside a first timer Another newly hired
CSR (good looking) just made his first sale (or should
I say her first sale). Anyway, here is her, I mean his
story : CSR: (extremely tense while pitching. From
time to time, he looked at his coach to verify if he
is doing the right things. Coach approved. Finally,
after a few minutes of persuading the client to accept
the offer, he was able to close the deal. He became so
delighted that he faced his coach (who happens to be
an attractive lady), embraced her, and said 'thank you
mommy!' (BUMIGAY ANG BRUHA!)

13. CSR: We are giving away a free miniature car for
free just because you purchased a product from us
before. Well anyway sir, do you happen to be a car
collection? (mas maganda yatang pakinggan kung car
collector)

14. CSR: ... and as a safeguard to show that i really
did talk to you, may i have your city of birth, the
place where you were born? CLIENT: Inglewood CSR:
Where sir? In the woods? You were born in the woods?
(Sino yan, si Tarzan?)


enjoyy....

Jokes for the day

Sisimulan ko ang daily dose of korni jokes. wehehehe.. kase wala pang pics na maipost eh.

Isang babae ang nagpunta sa ospital.

Chick: Doc magpapacheck up po sana.
Doc: Sige iha, hubarin mo na lahat ng damit mo tapos higa ka.
Chick: Hindi po ako itong Lola ko.
Doc: Sige Lola upo kayo dito tapos hinga malalim

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Pedro: Saan ka galing, p're?
Berto: Sementeryo, libing ng byenan ko.
Pedro: Bakit puro kalmot ang mukha at braso mo?
Berto: Mahirap ilibing eh, lumalaban!

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Boy1: Bakit mo ako sinuntok?
Boy2: Tinawag mo akong hipopotamus!
Boy1: Last year pa yon! Tarantado!
Boy2: Eh kanina ko lang nakita picture ng hippopotamus, bobo!

======================

wahahahaha... enjoy

What a monday.

Monday kahapon wala akong pasok so I had the chance na manuod ng buong buong nung senate hearing kay Jun Lozada na matagal ko ng gustong mapanuod dahil sobrang interesting nung topic. I dunno why its so interesting to me? my friends said na "tanda mo na rc". oh well I dont care basta interesado ako. I spent almost 10 hours of my day watching that hearing. kain at jingle lang ang pahinga, sobrang entertaining niya yun lang.

So here's my opinion on the matter. Sa lahat ng napanood kong hearing na ganun magmula nung hearing ni erap up to this. I can say na Lozada is the most credible witness na nakita ko. Consistent siya sa mga statements niya mula pa lang nung prescon niya sa Lasalle up to now sa congress, at nakita ko sa execution niya na hindi siya nag iimbento ulike kila Mascarinias at Atuubo.

Yung hearing kahapon focused mainly on the kidnapping ang abduction case na sobra deny ng Pulis. Looking at the statement of Gen. Razon, mukhang wala talagang kasalanan ang pulis, pero ang hindi alam ni razon eh tinotorotot na siya ng mga tao niya kaya nagmumukha lang tanga si gen sa pagtatanggol sa kapulisan. Habang nakikinig ako sa pagtatanong kay Mascarinias (yung head ng grupo na kumuha kay Lozada from the airport) ay naatawa nalang ako kase talagang balibaliko ang mga sagot niya. Kahit ang mga senators eh naiinis na rin sa kanya dahil hindi talaga credible ang mga sinasabe niya dahil sa mga contradicting statements niya. as for Atutubo (airport official in charge) eh halos same lang sila ni Mascarinias. and lastly yung kay Atienza, eh hindi ako ganong interesado dahil wala akong makitang sense sa mga testimony niya.

To sum it up. based sa mga testimony na narinig ko on both sides kahapon eh lumalabas na isa itong operasyon na sumablay at ngayon si Lozada ang tanging living witness. Isang operasyon na may layuning patahimikin ang kaisaisang witness na may lakas ng loob para ilabas ang katotohanan. Makikita sa pangyayaring ito kung pano kinokontrol ng estado ang katotohonan para itago ang mga kalokohan nila. magmula sa pagtravel ni lozada para magtago sa senate hanggang sa pag balik niya ng Pilipinas ng hindi nalalaman ng immigration at ng senado. Mabuti na lamang talaga naging mailap ang media sa pagkawala niya, kung hindi maaring mawala na lang din si Lozada ng walang nakakaalam kung ano ang nangyari sa kanya.

ang mga nilagay ko rito ay pawang mga opinion ko lamang base sa napanuod kong hearing kahapon. ang haba noh? wala kase akong makakwentuhan kahapon eh. gabe na dumating tatay ko so di namin napagusapan. hahahah... kaya dito ko nalang ilalabas.

Office Shots

Here are some shot from my office, oh well this is what I do with my spare time. Shots was PP'ed to give out brighter color which I really love about this shots.

Zuni-Greenbelt 5.

Looking for a nice valentine date place?

The new greenbelt 5 in Makati is the place to be. I really love the place because of its huge area. Outside is full of green, a landscape that divides it from greenbelt 4. As for the resto, so far I only tried ZUNI restaurant its a new Mediterranean restaurant. The food is superb, I forgot the meal I ordered tho, but nonetheless me and my girlfriend was really satisfied. The service was superb. You need to prepare at least 600 per head for a good meal with drinks and wine.

My food, Baked Salmon... forgot the real name tho.

the pasta

Our wine.



all in all our meal costed 1.2k, meal + wine.. not bad at all considering the food, service, and elegant ambiance.

My Tagaytay shots

Here are some random shot taken across our house in Tagaytay.

My sister

The 7th Philippine Food Expo

7th Philippine Food Expo
31 January – 03 February 2008
Megatrade Halls 1-3, SM Megamall Bldg. B
Mandaluyong City


The Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization (Philfoodex), Inc., the biggest umbrella organization of food processors and exporters in the country will be showcasing export quality food products and distinct delicacies from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao at the 7th Philippine Food Expo which will be held from 31 January to 03 February 2008 at the Megatrade Halls 1-3, SM Megamall Bldg. B, Mandaluyong City.

So food lover like me... kita kits nalang dun ah! wehehe...

Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Festival

Philippine International Hot-Air Balloon Festival

When
07 Feb 2008 - 10 Feb 2008

Where
Omni Aviation Complex in Clark

How to get there
Pampanga is a 1.5 hour drive by car or bus from Manila through the North Luzon Expressway exiting via San Fernando, Angeles or Dau Toll Plaza

This fun festival features much more than just hot-air balloons and represents just about every conceivable form of airborne activity. Amongst the many attractions, visitors can enjoy hot-air balloon rides, aircraft displays, sky diving displays and kite flying competitions. One of the most popular aspects of the festival is the spectacular sight of the early morning balloon fly-out and late afternoon fly-in, which fill the skies with balloons from all over the world.


for more info.
Philippines Department of Tourism
Room 207 DOT Building
TM Kalaw Street
Ermita
Manila
Philippines

Tel +63 (2)524 2345
Email ncr@tourism.gov.ph

The Internet Marketing Bootcamp: Learn the Industry Trends

The Internet Marketing Bootcamp: Learn the Industry Trends

In recent years, the Internet has become a potent tool for selling products or services. It has also opened employment and income-generating opportunities to many Filipinos. So much so, Internet marketing has become the latest buzzword in the online sphere.

A series of seminars aims at sharing basic information on the creative and technical aspects of Internet Marketing. The “Internet Marketing Bootcamp” will run for six consecutive weeks from January 26 to March 1, 2008. Each session will be held from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at RCC Center, Shaw Boulevard, Pasig City.
Some of the country’s Internet Marketing luminaries from U.S. Auto Parts Philippines (USAP) will discuss the key concepts and strategies on this emerging field:
• Michael Joseph Villar, USAP Affiliate Marketing Manager, will give a crash course on performance-based marketing, how companies and individuals can benefit from it, as well as the challenges confronting affiliate marketing.
• Email Marketing Manager Alvin Jimenez will present the email marketing campaigns and their relevance.
• Rico Sta. Cruz, USAP Creative Director, will discuss the essential principles in Web design and how to apply them to the Web.
• Copy Editing Supervisor Jennelyn Tabora will talk about online copywriting and its crucial role in attracting and building readership.
• Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Project Managers Gabriel Libacao Jr. and Rhiza Sanchez will explain the basics of search engine marketing and how to convert visitors into sales and profits.
• Senior Web Analytics Specialist Maia Nuguid will discuss how Web analytics can help in assessing Internet marketing strategies.
Marc Hil Macalua, USAP Vice President for Marketing, will give the inspirational speech. Web Project Manager Elymar Apao will facilitate the Bootcamp sessions.

The Bootcamp is sponsored by the U.S. Auto Parts Network, the premier warehouse of auto replacement and performance part brands in the United States. One of the leading players in the Internet retailing industry, U.S. Auto Parts ranks among the top 100 online retailers in the United States in 2007.

The Bootcamp is open for all professional bloggers, Internet marketing enthusiasts, or anyone who has a background in Internet marketing. Interested persons may send their updated resumés at elymar@usautoparts.net or glibacao@mbsautomotive.com. Qualified applicants will be informed via a confirmation email.

Participants are encouraged to bring their resumes as a Job Fair will closely follow each seminar.

For further details, please visit the Internet Marketing Bootcamp site
US Auto Parts Internet Marketing Bootcamp

US Auto Parts Official Website

US Auto Parts Job Listing

Contact Persons:
Elymar Apao
elymar@usautoparts.net

Gabriel Libacao Jr.
glibacao@mbsautomotive.com

Rc on the track

1/27/08

May step na ang aking racing "career" from kart to car. Yesterday I conquered Subic International Raceway. Wala naman talagang race, It was just the track day of Mitsulancerph. The day started with a short racing basic lecture headed by the Kookie Ramirez, the son of Philippine racing legend Pocholo Ramirez. Sobrang astig niya. down to earth and ang bait, nakakwentuhan ko siya nung race proper na, idol na kita sir Kookie. anyway after the lecture we did some practice runs, ng whole course. then we had lunch. then timed runs na using the short course.

I had a very good timed run, sabe ng mga kasama ko. Sabi nila having a time of 1 min and 1 sec. for a first timer with all stock OEM components is amazing. Syempre ako naman upon hearing it super ngiti na kase at least alam ko na tama ang mga turns ko sa track. Nakatulong na rin siguro yung experience ko sa karting para makakuha ng magandang oras. Pero ibang iba pa rin yung kart sa real car.

Overall experience is 10/10. medyo magastos lang talaga kase I tuned up the car, tapos gas, food and toll pero sulet pa rin kase iba talaga ang experience.

Now I know to discipline myself on the roads kase I have tested the limits of my car and my driving on the road. so pag may naghahamon saken ng karera sa kalye eh pagtatawanan ko nalang. at sasabihin na "Do it on the track and not on the streets" lol. Seriously I learned a lot from this experience specially the importance of concentration and control over the car.


Here are some pics of the event. thanks to sir raymond for the shots. kulang pa yang pics na yan. wala pa dyan yung galing sa cam ko.

With Arnee


Getting ready

With Sir Kookie Ramirez, son of the
Philippine Racing legend Pocholo Ramirez

Rest muna

Get your cameras ready.

The greatest show in the world is here again.

February 16 - China (CN) vs Germany (DE)
February 23 - Japan (JP) vs Australia (AU)
March 1 - Korea (KR) vs Dubai (UAE)
March 8 - Italy (IT) vs Venezuela (VE)
March 15 - France (FR) vs Philippines (PH)

Usually fireworks starts at 8pm and ends at 10:00pm. Prepare to spend more than an hour just to get out of this place (just to give you an idea on how much crowd you are going to face). So get your cameras and tripods ready for this is a perfect photo shoot opportunity for us guys.

enjoy.

Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi released...

24 January 2008: Canon today launches its latest D-SLR, the EOS 450D. Featuring a 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor, EOS Integrated Cleaning System, 3.0” LCD with Live View mode and a new 9-point AF system, the model presents consumers with an unprecedented level of image quality and versatility at this end of the market.

The EOS 450D employs features already proven in Canon’s professional EOS-1 series cameras, including the DIGIC III image processor and a redesigned menu system that enables features such as direct control of Speedlite flash units from the camera LCD. A choice of 13 custom functions allows the photographer to customise the camera to their shooting style.

“The EOS 450D bears the fruits of more than 20 years of ongoing investment into EOS,” said Mogens Jensen, Head of Canon Consumer Imaging, Europe. “This camera continues Canon’s policy of taking technologies proven in the professional arena and putting them within reach of a wider market of amateur photographers.”

The EOS 450D features:
* 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor
* Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System
* 3.5 frames per second
* 3.0” LCD with Live View shooting
* 9-point wide-area AF system with f/2.8 cross-type centre point
* Picture Style image processing parameters
* DIGIC III image processor
* Digital Photo Professional RAW processing software1
* Compact and Lightweight body
* Fully compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites

the rest of the article may be viewed here... Canon EOS 450d