La Trinidad Strawberry Festival 2013 Street Dancing Competition (Complete)

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One of the Festival's highlight was the "street dancing" competition. Eight groups whose members are from the different barangays of La Trinidad participated in the event. The street dancing performance started at the Police outpost along km6 and ended at km 5 in front of Mc Donalds. The judges were stationed at the shed fronting the food establishment. On my estimate, thousands came to watch the street dancing performances. The cultural dances were good and we saw that the participants … [Read more...]

Good Morning Club TV5, Accents and Petals and Me!

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Last February 01, 2013, I was invited by TV 5's Good Morning Club to feature our Accents and Petals products. The story started when someone from the show's staff ( Berna) contacted us through email then by phone if we wanted to showcase our products live during the show. At first I was hesitant because I have to travel from Baguio City to Novaliches, Quezon City but it was all worth it. I took the 9:30pm Victory Bus and I arrived at Cubao, QC around 3:30am. Someone from the TV network was … [Read more...]

Benguet Adivay Festival Photos and Video Highlights

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This year's Adival Festival gathered the most number of people. All 13 municipalities were well represented from their own respective mayors down to the barangay officials. Also, the venue, Wangal sports complex, is almost done. Congratulations to the organizers for a job well done! Here are some photos highlighting the festival: … [Read more...]

Balili River Community Clean-up Day

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The municipal government of La Trinidad, through the office of the Vice Mayor together with the Community as represented by different Barangay and SK Officials, schools and non government organizations had a successful Balili River Clean Up day. The activity was aimed to clean and declog the Balili river of garbage and plastic wastes along. The clean up drive started from Km3 along Bell Church up to KM6 near the capitol building. It was a heartwarming activity because people from all over the … [Read more...]

Mt. Pulag and the mystical town of Kabayan, Benguet (2nd of 3)

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After the Pulag adventure, we went back to Kabayan to experience the "Bendian (bendiyan)Festival".  There were several programs and activities during the festival. But let me start by describing our experience with the people of Kabayan. First and foremost, we would like to say our big thank you and appreciation to the Municipal Officials led by Mayor Faustino Aquisan for accommodating our group. Kabayan is the "Ibaloi" center of Benguet and unlike the stories we've heard, Kabayan people are … [Read more...]

Mt. Pulag and the mystical town of Kabayan, Benguet (1st of 3)

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Last April, we were fortunate to witness the Kabayan Bendian (bendiyan)Festival of 2012. It was a weekend full of fun and excitement. April 27 was the start of our adventure. I made an open call to those who would like to join the Kabayan adventure from April 27 to May 1 but only a few confirmed. In total, there were 12 of us on the way to Kabayan in the morning of April 27. By 10am, we arrived at the Municipality of Kabayan - made a courtesy call to Mayor Faustino Aquisan - ate early lunch - … [Read more...]

Brewing with wines and models at TIAF

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The recently concluded Tam-awan International Festival also featured some local wine makers and distributors. The wines were made out of fruits and sugarcane. They offered "free taste" of their products throughout the festival period. Oftentimes, if you will look for "the boys", you will find them at the wine booths offering free taste and free picture with the models. In Feature: Wine makers from Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur. According to the Basi makers, there is an event called "basi revolt" … [Read more...]

“SHAWARMA ROAD IN BLOOM 2″

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I love shawarma! During the late 1990's a Shawarma meal is a luxury in Baguio City but more than a decade later, it became a street food. I have to be honest, every time I hear Session Road in Bloom during Panagbenga Flower Festival, the first thing that comes to my mind is "Shawarma time". I thought I was the only one who thinks like this but I was wrong, it seems a lot Panagbenga followers think the same. Back in 2010, I also made an article entitled " PANAGBENGA SHAWARMA Road IN BLOOM" … [Read more...]

Sagada Etag Festival Adventure 2012

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DECAT ACTIVITY REPORT:  Decat and Watwatworld participated in many activities during the Sagada Etag Festival and we made a very good impression. DAY 1: In Feb 1, when we arrived, we went to Ligaya's Country Log Cabin. It is a very cozy and romantic place. After leaving our things, we immediately went to the municipal hall. We first went to the office of the Chairman of the Festival, the Vice mayor for a courtesy call. It was a good timing because most of the councilors were also there, … [Read more...]