From the excerpt of the song of Cyndy Lauper: "Girls Just Want To Have Fun", truly implies the activities of the candidates of Miss Teen Philippines. 

Though the idea that the MISS TEEN PHILIPPINES ORGANIZATION wants to portray for the youth, that beauty and brain comes together with one indication and that is to promote EDUCATION as one of the most important means of empowering especially the women with knowledge and skills and to be a good role model as students to make accurate self-assessment and improve their work for the better. The continued advocacy of MTP will not be put into reality if not with the help of Ms. Karen Arceo, Mr. Ian and Jan Arceo and Ms. Kathy Arceo as the Official Organizers of the pageant. 


The fun will always be there in spite of the hectic schedules they have, I affirmed because I was there checking the girls 24/7 on guard.

May 22. 

1:00 PM - Arrival of candidates

2:00 PM - Check-in at Vivere Hotel and Resort




5:00 PM - A courtesy visit to Mayor Atty. Jaime R. Fresnedi of the City of Muntinlupa.



8:00 PM - Welcome dinner and Orientation at Gerry's Grill.




May 23. Call time at 10 AM.

12:00 NOON to 4:00 PM - DPIXL- Siren Studio. Hair and make-up session with the Jing Monis team.


Make-up sponsored by REVLON.





5:00 PM - Gown fitting and Photoshoot for the candidates.

May 24. Call time 4 AM.

8:00 AM to 12 NOON - "BALIK ESKWELA 2014" an outreach activity with Kuya Efren Peñaflorida and his DYNAMIC TEEN COMPANY at Cavity City.



12:30 to 1:30 PM - Lunch at Dynamic Teen Company Office.

3:00 PM - Pre-selected candidates went to SM MOA to have their photoshoot, while other candidates enjoying their free time at the Vivere Hotel Lama Pool Place.




May 25. Call time 5 AM.

8:00 AM - Attend church

9:00 AM to 3:00 PM - Mall tour at the Festival Super Mall.

3:00 to 6:30 PM - Mentor time with Ms. Bianca Valero.



7:00 PM - Dinner at River Park

May 26. Call time 6:00 AM.

9:00 AM - Courtesy visit at DepEd, Pasig City with Media partner TV5.




11:00 AM - Visit to NYC with Media partner TV5.

12 NOON - Lunch at the David's Tea House




2:00 to 8:00 PM - Rehearsal at iDance Studio.

Photo credit to iDance Studio

May 27. Call time 5 AM.

7:00 to 2:00 AM - Dance rehearsal of the
candidates at Halili-Cruz School of Ballet.




3:00 to 6:30 PM - Arrival at the Summit Hall, PICC and preparation of candidates for the Pre-pageant Night.

8:00 PM - Pre-pageant competition, wearing their National Costume and Q & A portion. Team Davao has its unique way in showcasing the best costume they can deliver with the judges.

Belle Lura

Princess Danna Acapulco

Trixie Cabiles

Ivory Dequilla, won the BEST IN NATIONAL COSTUME

May 28. Call time 4 AM.

5:00 to 7:00 AM - Breakfast at THE NEST/Makeup and hairstyle at the Vivere Ballroom.


8:00 AM - Vivere Hotel and Resort check-out time.

10:00 AM - Check-in at New World Makati Hotel, the official residence of the MTP candidates.

11:00 AM - Registration

12:00 Noon to 1 PM - Press Conference and lunch at NWMH Ballroom 2 and 3.



4:00 to 5:00 PM - room assignment/dinner 

5:00 to 8:00 PM - Time with the Mentors.

May 29. Call time 8:00 AM but some of the pre-selected girls wake up early for their TV Guesting at GOOD MORNING CLUB-TV5.

9:00 AM - Breakfast at the CAFE 1228-NWMH.

10:00 AM - Going to PICC for rehearsals together with the dancers.

May 30. Call time 8:00 AM

9:00 AM - Breakfast at the CAFE 1228-NWMH.

10:00 AM to 9:00 PM - Technical/Dress Rehearsal at the PICC Plenary Hall

May 31. Call time 5:00 AM. Breakfast. 

7:00 PM - CORONATION NIGHT.




The Coronation Night will be aired on June 8, 2014, Sunday, TV5, 9:30 PM.


From the outset, I haven't heard the girls' complaining about various aches and pains or feeling fatigue. I saw happy faces with determination that they can manage it properly! I might say that they have the volition or the will to do all the activities with much interests and ambitions.

I am greatly inspired on how they carry themselves, they are naturally drawn to do whatever feels best.  They already possess the direct alignment that they want to achieve and that makes me conclude that they all deserve to win the crown that they are entirely fantastic in their own style!


And to my Davao Team, you fought with a good fight and I am proud of YOU!!!  To all who supported them from the start, DAGHANG SALAMAT!!!




  

Personally,  I write a post of happiness and things that I see greatness in my life.  This time I will write a post in memory of my friend Alexandra "DJ LEXI" Bautista.




For a short span of time we've shared, I already consider you as my younger sister. Yes, I am saddened by your passing and it's normal to cry and acknowledging that I am in great sorrow. Never had the chance to think that this will end like this.

You never truly know what's in someone's heart, to treat you like that with disrespect and incompassion. Knowing your side of the story is my privilege, though you don't want to talk about it with others except for me and your partner, Jommel. You never had the opportunity, nor did you put an effort in defending yourself. You never had the chance to explain your side,you just keep quiet.

The things that you've read in FACEBOOK that made suffered you so much is a clear image of a CYBER BULLYING. The things she/he said about you is an act of harming your reputation by making false accusation towards you and I am appealing for JUSTICE to you my friend, she/he should be made to pay.  

Today I cried, I don't have the answers as to why you left us as sooner as that, all I know that God is a loving God...everything had a purpose. Right?  She/He will pay for that and only God will give real justice to you my friend.

To my dearest friend Lexi, you've stopped because you want to take rest forever not because you're weak but because your journey has ended. Although the pain for us seems like it will never end, I promise it will get easier to handle and deal with in time.

Many people come and go in our lives, but very few make a worthwhile memorable impression. Despite her worsening illness, Lexi never grumbled or complained about her sometimes obvious discomfort, a rare virtue in any man. She had strong principles that she believed in and lived by but she was never judgemental and loved people for what they were. A focus of love and affection that radiated out and touched those of us who were privileged to know her.

As a young woman, she was a fiercely independent person who wanted to go her own way and do her own thing, but whatever her own thing was or whatever took her fancy, she always gave it her best shot. She would work hard and was willing and able to do the best she could in whatever challenge she faced. I know she's a fighter, I saw everything what really happened to her, I was there when she needed comfort, though we only known each other quiet sometime.

Alexandra Bautista selected her friends very carefully, if you were lucky enough to be counted as one of them, then you knew you had someone you could trust and rely on, someone with undeniable loyalty and honesty.

Lexi lived and enjoyed her life to the full, and made the most possible out of every single precious moment with us and Jommel Banez. We all have many happy memories of Dj Lexi and these we must hold dear in our hearts and cherish them, as she cherished us.

Rest in peace my dearest Lexi. Farewell but not goodbye my friend.

-Taken from my Facebook Timeline

Even if this is not my first time to travel in a plane, I still don't know what are the CUSTOMS and AIRPORT GUIDELINES about the things to be carried inside the plane, considering that I usually bring with me my hand-carry bag with those piles of sunblock, lip balms, cologne, eye drop, lipsticks, face powder, and so on.   

Photo credit to PHITEX

There you have it, items that are over 100ml are not allowed onto International and Domestic flights.

1. Sort all the things that you're going to hand-carry, do this before you leave for the airport.
2. You must bring only the liquids, aerosols and gels not over 100ml container or in a smaller about 100gm in weight. Place it in
3. a biodegradable plastic bag. Plastic bag should be comfortably close when full, Only one bag per person is allowed.

So better sort the things you needed for the CHECK-IN and CARRY-ON, because things are being check for security purposes.

Before Matina Town Square, Kalsada, Rizal, Hybrid and Venue there was a famous club bar located at Ponciano Reyes St., fronting Philippine Long Distance Company who started the great Davao Disco NightLife., the famous ACROPOLIS DISCO.



When we talk about simple to classy and high-tech disco and featuring live bands and DJ's, Acropolis is the most talk of the town Class A and B club bar. Suddenly it was shut down and closed.

These time it will officially re-opened its doors on May 16, Friday under a New Management with a NEW BRAND NAME, "ACROPOLIS SuperClub".

  

The new owners plan on hosting LIVE DJ's MUSIC with different EVENTS several nights per month and will offer a small food menu for those who loves to have their dinner in the club because they are open as early as 5PM.   

Remembering the Disco time and Shuffle and Ledge Dance Party with Acropolis? So this is your time to REMINISCE those days and go with the TURBULENCE of the new generation.


The Grand Opening of the said club will give
you two nights of great partying:

MAY 16, FRIDAY, 7PM - "REMINISCE" an open connection with the '80's and '90's music. Indulging in celebrating by recollecting all of the past music of all times.

MAY 17, SATURDAY, 7PM - "TURBULENCE" the dynamic music era in which the young generation loves to hear.  Depicting the music of today's generation.


There is an incredible list of FREEBIES and PRIZES to be given away during the Grand Opening from one of our proud sponsors LEANDRA REESE'S BOUTIQUE. 


So what are you waiting for, BE THERE and EXPERIENCE the GREAT ENTERTAINMENT from Acropolis SuperClub.

visit their FB Page ACROPOLIS SuperClub

  

The Party Animal Event Production is having their last deal for this summer, the same people who render you the 1st pool party in Davao,the Summer Sweat Pool Party 2014. The success of the previous events made the sponsors eager to have another pool party, this time with bigger venue and tons of prizes to be given away, the SUMMER ESCALADE POOL PARTY.









Escalade is to soar and climb high, celebrating the defeat and the victorious battle from the oppressor. That no matter what other says, we the PARTY ANIMALS take stand and ready to fight. Fight for partying. Fight for FREEDOM to express oneself by means of dancing and singing because believing that to dance is to give yourself up to the rhythm of your life and to sing is to be well EDUCATED. A FREE EXPRESSION and spontaneous music making aroused the state that makes us more vulnerable and capable to IGNITE FEELINGS of enjoyment and FUN! 

It is the time to start ENJOYING the GOOD LIFE..the time to ESCALADE!!!!   

This event brought to us by DAMOSA FAIRLANE before saying goodbye to summer, May 31, 3PM.

Pool Party venue will be at their Damosa Fairlane's Continental Clubhouse.







Featuring the Best Party Animal DJ's and surprise guest banging the best music in Electronic Dance Music(EDM).

*See you soon for our "SKOLARIS" Inter-Collegiate School Opening Party this June.

Photo credit: Damosa Fairlane

Every summer I attend to it that my youngster will enjoy their vacation, and as far as I know they love splurging and getting to the beach front and have their splish and splash summery vacation. So what I did is to look for a beach just near to us, we've been to Paradise Island and Costa Marina many times so I resolved to choose BlueJaz Beach Resort and Waterpark.

As early as the rising of the sun, we headed to a fresh and ultra cool beach resort in Samal, a comfy spot to enjoy your summer getaway.

Getting there is very easy, we ride on a TAXI and pay PHp120 for our FARE, from downtown to Lanang, Pampanga.  Their BOAT LOCATION is beside Garden by the Bay(formerly Maryknoll).

ENTRANCE FEE:

BLUEJAZ BOAT ENTRANCE PAVILION and our PIRATE WRISTBAND to be wear inside the resort.

I pay PHp340 plus BOAT FARE of PHp120(PHp30/person x 4 back and forth), total payment of PHp460. But I wonder how come I pay that amount since I already talk from a BlueJaz staff who happened to be my Facebook friend about giving discounts to the elders. I ask the one assigned that day, if she already gives my mom a SC Discount, at first, she was hesitant to give us a discount because according to her,
she already issued us our receipt, but I insist that is not right, you can alter the receipt and affix your signature for correction purposes or make another new receipt. BIR will not question her because she is executing what is right, affording us the proper payment and discount but she insisted that it is not allowed at their resort. What she did in order to resolved the problem is to deduct our boat fare, instead of paying PHp120 she give me back my PHp30, so I only pay PHp90 for our boat fare.




I understand that she is just following instructions, but I suggest in order to avoid such scenario, next time they have to check and see if there is an elderly to the group so that they can give proper discount.

Well anyway, going back to our summer beach getaway. My mom and my kids are very happy while waiting for our boat to arrive.


     
The boat arrives and then we started sailing...

Seeing the pristine beaches of Samal, it's so tempting! In a way, so inviting that you really need to take a plunge upon arrival because of the hot weather we are having today.

Upon arrival, you will see this.

Reminders and Amenities Rate for you to enjoy!

We did not bring FOOD(baon) because as far as I know if you will buy food at their restaurant you will not pay for cottages and nipa huts.



We ordered their PHp600 LUNCH COMBO MEAL + for our dessert Banana Shake and Mango Shake
worth PHp90 x 3 = PHp360.  A total of PHp960 for our FOOD.




Actually, you can choose from PHp600-800 Lunch/Dinner Combo Meal.

So many activities to enjoy at this place, the likes of...

JAZ SLIDE

GIGANTIC SLIDES and ZIP LINE

KIDDIE SLIDE

CRUISE with the PIRATE BOAT

...BANANA BOAT, JET SKIING, and 1st in Davao the FLY FISH.

Nothing to worry because for FIRST AID and EMERGENCY purposes, they have a 24 hour NURSE STATION always ready to attend to you as possible.



I only choose a DAY TOUR schedule, wherein we have to stay at the resort from 6am-5pm only. We have limited time to enjoy it all, but nevertheless I enjoy shopping and swimming together with my kids and my mom.

SHOPPING

SWIMMING at the INFINITY POOL

Our DAY TOUR stays as I said is very limited, but we were pleased to receive exactly what we are hoping for! From FOOD SERVING, we were lucky enough to have a guy who is very knowledgeable and gave us a thorough overview of the resort. All my questions were answered and this GUY that I forget to ask his name that according to him, he's an ON-CALL employee, also had a great suggestions for dining particularly local food dishes available in the restaurant and sightseeing during the remaining time of our stay.




This place is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!



They don't accept reservation for NIPA HUT and COTTAGES, if you're planning to visit this place better to arrive early for a DAY TOUR.