Cebu Pacific and Zest Air Prepaid Baggage

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Every time a traveler visits a tourist destination, you can't blame him/her to have an overweight baggage by the time that person would check-in his/her baggage.

Good thing, Cebu Pacific has this Prepaid Baggage service, in which you can add more weight for your check in baggage.

Excess Baggage Rate:

Zest Air:

Domestic = Php 150.00/kg (includes VAT)

International = Php 450.00/kg (includes VAT)

Cebu Pacific:

Domestic = Php 400.00/kg ( +12% VAT)

International = Php 600.00/kg ( +12% VAT)

Dubai = Php 1500.00/ kg

How much is the Prepaid Baggage? 

For ZEST AIR

For CEBU PACIFIC

We must remember that we can only purchase prepaid baggage 4 Hours before the Departure time.

How to Avail the Prepaid Baggage?

For ZEST AIR

> You must go to a ticketing office and avail the Prepaid Baggage Service.

For Cebu Pacific

> You can use your Credit Card, and Go to Manage Booking Page, Call Center or Sales Office

NOTE: You can also avail the Prepaid Baggage when you are buying your ticket. To avoid inconvenience, try too foresee your expected baggage weight after all the souvenirs,etc. :)

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Sinulog Street Party Cebu

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Don't know where to go during Sinulog?

Sinulog street parties are very popular in Cebu. Even though there's this news that the authorities didn't give any permit this year. The street parties were still there! VIVA PIT SENOR!


BASELINE
> this is one of the popular street parties you can go to during Sinulog. The street is full of people as early as 2pm! People are drinking beer, painting each other paints from all parts of the venue! It's fun for both drinkers and non-drinkers. There are many party-goers from Manila ( DLSU, ADMU, etc).

My friends and I went there at around 4pm to try the Sinulog Invasion Party. We didn't drink any liquor at that time. We went to where the stage is located and start dancing with the crowd. There's a lot of pushing and throwing liquors at the venue. People were still happy even after being wet by beer ( Hey! it's really fun, to throw beer and received the beer). After we went out to grab some dinner! We went back at around 8pm, and the party is still on! So we dance and bought a bottle of tequila/rhum ( i forgot, but I think it's 750ml). We partied that night, and witnessed fireworks display! Nice Song choice! :D My voice were only back after 2 days, because we keep on shouting "PIT SENOR!"

SIDELINE
> This street party is near BASELINE. It's just a block away from BASELINE. We just passed by to this party because we didn't see any DJ. However, there's still many people here. I guess it's as good as the one in BASELINE.

Few Reminders for Party Goers in Sinulog Street Parties

1. Bring your own Paint ( Poster colors ) --- We're sad, we didn't bring one. so we have to wait for people to put us some >:)

2. Don't throw the bottles anywhere --- at the latter part of the party, the floor is full of broken bottle. My friend got a small cut from his foot because of this.

3. Party early if you want to drink a lot. --- Drinks ran out fast because there are many people drinking and throwing at each other :)

4. I recommend you to leave your phone at the hotel because the event area is too crowded. Your valuables might lose there.

5. Bring a ziplock for your phone and wallet. Beer, water and hard drinks are just flying anywhere! You wouldn't want your phone to be soak in these liquids. >:)

*** I would surely go to the next SINULOG! VIVA PIT SENOR! ***

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Cebu's Original Lechon Belly

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Lechon is very popular in the country and yes! also in Cebu. It is one of the favorite local delicacy of the Cebuano and a "Must Eat" of the visitors.

Upon our arrival at Cebu, we went to different places to have fun. We weren't able to eat breakfast because of there's not enough time. So we decided to have a lunch at Parkmall. A friend of ours told us that there's delicious lechon there, and we have to try it! 

CEBU's ORIGINAL LECHON BELLY
> This is not the fancy type of restaurant that you would imagine buying your Lechon. It's not that dirty as well. It's just like a kiosk outside the mall, where there are chairs and tables.

What we ordered? 
> 4.6 kilos of Lechon Belly, 33 pieces of PUSO? --> Oh by the way, (PUSO = RICE)

It's really funny that we ordered that many because we are really hungry ( Takaw Tingin). We were supposed to order only 4 kgs, However, a friend of ours (JT) told us that we would only have to add 200 pesos and we would get 4.6 already... So we said YES! After paying the said amount, the food is served. WE WERE SO SHOCK! there's 5 plates full of Lechon! ( It's so many :((( ) In addition, we ordered many rice. I ordered 4. 

What to use for eating this yummy food?

• Paper Plate 
• Plastic Gloves ( No Spoon and Fork)
• Washable Cup

Waiting Time/ Opening Time?
> This store opens at 10:30. It doesn't mean that the Lechon is already ready. Customers have to wait for it to be cooked from an unknown place ( it was delivered to their kiosk).

We ordered at 9:50, yet we still get NO. 8! ( can you imagine how long would it take for your order to be cooked? ) The lechon were started to arrive at around 11:30. The girl holding No.1 can't wait any longer so, we got No.1. We were able to eat around that time as well.


What makes Cebu Original Lechon Belly special? 
> It is Boneless, Cheap, Delicious, Soft and Yummy! I SWEAR, It's one of the best Cebu Lechon I've tasted!

We are only 9 in our group, yet I only paid 250 pesos for that meal. It's like eating half kilo of Lechon( No bones) + 4 cups of Rice :) It's really worth it! :D In other table, they were around 5-6 people, sharing in 1 plate ( around 1 kg). Of course, there were left overs, that we took home for our island hopping the next day. 



*** When you go to Cebu, you must visit this kiosk! You wouldn't regret eating their Lechon! **

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Surviving Caramoan

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September 16, 2012 is the day of the event in Mall Of Asia entitled "Surviving Caramoan" of Jack TV. It's like a Survivor kind of event, that would hype up the audience to the upcoming Survivor series that will happen in one of the islands here in the country :)

What is this Surviving Caramoan?

>> Well, It's quite similar to Survivor Series. However, this event would only last for one whole day ( as far as I know). The contestants would be filmed within the duration of the event. 

After 5 tasks of simple yet tiring + not so fun eating challenge. I was very happy to succeed in this Elimination. I'm just sad, my brother wasn't able to pass through the 4th challenge ( well, it's really hard) :(

So i'll share you my experience :)

My Story....

Ok, I really love joining amazing races and reality type of contests :) So when I was in Bacolod, I saw this Ad in Jack TV and started to research about it. When we were back here in Manila, I started filling out the registration forms and waivers then BOOM! without realizing.... It's already September 16!

We arrived in MOA at around 3pm. GAAHhhhh! The traffic because of the rain + 3 Day Mega-Gigantic-Galactica Sale of MOA + Cosplay Convention + Last day of International Book Fair + UAAP! Wow, I knoowww, the traffic drove us crazy. :)

So there, We submitted our application and waited for our turn. Oh boy! the line is not that long but you have to wait for the person to finish the first task before the next person can do the task. So there are basically 5 tasks : Puzzle, Carrying Crates, Ten-Wheeler-Truck Tire Lifting, 3 ball Balancing and Fear Factor ish type of eating challenge.

1. Puzzle

>> All we have to do here is finish the puzzle. I finished this task at around 3 mins and 30 + secs. yeah.... I'm quite slow because I'm a bit pressured.. People are watching from above... hehe

Maximum Time before being cut: 5 mins.

Oh it's blurry ;) haha but the Puzzle is just on top that table.

2. Carrying Crate

>> Well this one is interesting.. :) I really thought that each crate wouldn't be that heavy. Other people carry two crates at a time. Well, I'm not really the weight lifting type of person so I preferred to carry one at a time. While waiting in our line, I computed for the maximum time for a crate to travel from Point A to Point B and return to Point A. It should be around 6 seconds. 

Nerd? No, I'm just bored and anxious not to pass that task.Woohooo! Ended up finishing the task in 51 secs :D Oh boy! that's 10 crates :>

Maximum Time: 1 min

3. Ten-wheeler-truck Tire Lifting

>> According to the Bouncer, he said, "Mga 20 Kgs lang yan." So when it's My turn to lift this stuff. Well, It's a bit heavy lifting it from the ground, but then you grab it already, it would be easier. We have to carry this tire for about 30 secs. :) Yehey Good thing the task is like this, not the one that has the longest time. :)

4. Balancing Ball

>> This one is the hardest task, I believed! You have to balance all 3 balls in a 12-15 inches circular wood for about 1 min. The facilitator instructed me to put those 3 balls all at once, then the time started ticking. Every second feels like a year. The facilitator is counting down, so I'm quite annoyed. Sorry I have this pressure in my heart, that the closest I'm to my goal I started to panic or feel uneasy. So when my time is close to 30 secs, I'm like telling the girl to shhh.... and then BOOOM! The ball starts to move, and one ball is half an inch away from falling... Huhuhuhu. ( More focuss!!! ) and yeah! I succeed that thing!

Oh by the way, this is the task that my brother failed. :( His hand is shaking letting the ball fall. 

5. Fear Factor Eating Challenge.

>> I really hate this part. I was actually hoping that the foods being served are random and I can pick the not so yucky type of food. OK! I was wrong! when the facilitator here open the cover, Here are my food to eat: 2 Pork brains, 2 Pork eyes and 3 Worms. 

Wohooo! In my life, I do not eat Balut, Isaw, or even lengua. But this one...... :((((((((( I have to force myself to eat such thing! :(((( Anyway. The time limit is 1 min. When the time starts, I ate the worms first, since i think that's the easiest one to eat. OH goodness! I cant swallow it......... i have to force myself to swallow it. The next food i eat, was the Pork Brain... It's so slimy, so cold, so...... yeah I ate it. it tastes like rotten egg...  I could compare the texture of this to a tofu? HAHAHA! Ok. the last one would be the Pork eyes. I still have 20 secs here. so i tried to chew. then try to swallow but it's really hard..... It's like chicken but in my mind. it's PORK EYES!!!!! so in the last 10 secs. NO CHOICE! i have to push it. i used my fingers pushed the food into my throat then BOOM! :D I'm done! HAHAHAH

The adventures that my brother and I had today was memorable. This would add to our list of races and adventures together. Prior to that, We were like joking around! We'll have a great shot in this contest you know! :D They'll have a sibling rivalry type of scenes :) Well, Maybe next time.   

I really hope to be part of the Top 10 contenders that will compete in Caramoan! #fingerscrossed!

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33rd Manila International Book Fair

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The 33rd Manila International Book Fair or MIBF is here again to serve the filipino minds with several books that will enrich our learning. The MIBF would run from September 12 to 16,2012 from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM at SMX Convention Center, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City.

BOOKS ARE FOR SALE ! :)

There are also several programs in this event like book signing, quizbee, seminar, forums and the likes. 

Well, this was my second year to attend the Manila International Book Fair and, it was really fun attending those events. I spent my dismissal time to go to this event and look for books that would interest me. I always bring my atm card, especially during these kinds of events, so that I can purchase books that I like.

What to Expect in Manila International Book Fair?

1. SALE

>> There would be 20% off for all books in Fully Booked, National Bookstore, and other Book publisher booth. One booth actually, offers pastry book for a price of 50 pesos, and also coloring and story books for 10 to 50 pesos.

2. Book Signing

>> Oh Yes! Our local authors and some international Authors will be here for book signing! :D 

For National Book Store:

September 14

10 AM to 11 AM - Pera Mo, Palaguin mo ( Francisco Colayco)

4 PM to 5 PM - Kuya na si Bunso ( Maricel Laxa- Pangilinan)

5 PM to 6 PM - It Only Hurts When I Pee ( RJ Ledesma)

September 15

1 PM to 2 PM - This is a Crazy Planets ( Lourd de Veyra)

3 PM to 4 PM - Rizal's Teeth, Bonifacio's Bones - Ambeth Ocampo

4 PM to 5 PM - Fashion + Food ( Jenni Epperson)

4 PM to 5 PM - Face to Face ( Bianca Valerio)

5 PM to 6 PM - Imported Love ( Margarita Holmes)

September 16

2 PM to 3 PM - Trese ( Budjette Tan & Kajo Baldisimo)

2 PM to 3 PM - Skyworld ( Mervin Ignacio & Ian Sta. Maria)

3 PM to 4 PM - Elmer ( Gerry Alanguilan)

3 PM to 4 PM - Pugad Baboy ( Pol Medina)

3 PM to 4 PM - The Jinri Experience ( Jinri Park)

4 PM to 5 PM - Alex Gilvarry & Jennifer Hillier

5 PM to 6 PM - Linamnam ( Claude & Mary Ann Tayag)

For PSICOM

September 14

2 PM - Sarron R. Navera 

4 PM - Jayson Benedicto

September 15

1 PM - Tado Jimenez

2 PM - Stanley Chi

3 PM - Ramon Bautista

September 16

1 PM - Rey Atalia

2 PM - William Rodriguez II/ Francis Ansing

3 PM - Bianca Salindong/ Don Vittorio C. Villasin

4 PM - Kilig Republic Writers

5 PM - Arnel Alexis Aquitania/ Julius Villanueva

In the Philippine Christian Book Store or PCBS ( Chinkee Tan ) Signed Some of the books on Sale. He went to MIBF last September 12 

3. Freebies and Raffle

>> Some of the booths gives prizes and freebies to those who'll buy books from them. Some are giving candies. In A-Z Marketing, they are giving Flip Flops or Bag when you subscribe for 1 year to their magazine. 

In PCBS, they have games to their booth. It can be Bring me, or the first person to do a task. They also have raffle draw to win a book.

For National Book Store and Fully Booked, You have a chance to win IPAD in their raffle draw or a chance to go to Bohol :)

My Favorite would be in the Scholastic Section. Yes yes, this books are usually for kids :). They give free books!! :D  All I have to do is, to check my Lexile Score and BOOM! I got my free book! :D 

What is a Lexile Score?

>> As far as I understand, it is the readers' ability to read and comprehend the book he/she is reading. By determining a person's Lexile score, he/she would be able to look for books that are appropriate for his ability. They can enchance their score by continuously reading books everyday. 

And my score is......1074. Oh yes! haha that's actually for Grade 10 or 4th year High school. I'm 4th year college. haha! The person from Scholastic, told me to read at least 20 minutes everyday to enhance my reading skills.

For those who want to know their Lexile Score, you could either:

1. Go to the MIBF Scholastic Booth.

2. Visit www.lexile.com

Remember:

Ticket Prices:
Adults - Php 20.00
Students/ Faculty/ Librarians/ Senior Citizens/ Children Below 4ft. - 
Php 15.00

ENJOY the BOOK FAIR!!! :D It's Really worth it!: D

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Ecobags in the Philippines

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With the new rules from the government, No more plastics in Quezon City. I'm not pertaining to those people who pretends to be your friend, but rather, the literal meaning of plastics ;) 

As an environment advocate, I'm really happy with such an announcement! A friend of mine told me, that those plastics that have "biodegradable" signs..... Those are Fake! There's still no plastic that are biodegradable. Well, I believed in what she said since they are recycling plastics and such.


What's new about this?
>> You now have to pay the establishment, if you want your stuffs to be plastic. The cost of per plastic is around Php 2.00.

Who would want to buy a 2 pesos plastic? I wont buy one! I would rather spend my money in an Ecobag that i would use for a longer period of time :D 

My story :)

Ok, we were shopping last Sunday at Trinoma Mall. We purchased shoes, rugs, bed sheet, medicine container, long sleeves and the likes. I never thought that Malls are also part of the rule :) While at the counter, I saw the bagger of other counter wrapping the customer's purchased. So I asked the cashier, "Ate, anu mangyayari if hindi kami bumili ng ecobag and plastic?" She said, "Bibitbitin nyo po yung binili nyo ng nakabalot ng papel." I was like, Seriously?? That's so awkward...

I told my mom, "Ma! Let's just buy the Eco Bag.", then the Bagger said, "May free Eco Bag, if you purchased 5000 and up." And I was like, "Yehey!"

So in the end, we were able to put all of our stuff inside the Eco bag! :D
2 Large Eco bags! :D  and 1 small EcoBag ( My mom won in the lucky dice game :) she got 2 4's so that's a small eco bag)

So that's the Eco Bags that we now have from Landmark.
As for the Price of Trinoma Landmark Ecobags:

• Small : Php 25.00
• Large: Php 30.00

I do recommend you to just purchase Eco Bags :) Look at the long term benefit :) You'll not only save the country with all those trashes! you'll also save money til' your next shopping :)

Oh by the way! Even if you're going to a wet market, you have to bring your own "Bayong" or Eco Bag :)

Less Plastic. More Fun in the Philippines 

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Phantom of the Opera Manila Tour

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The Phantom of the Opera is one of the most awaited event in the Philippines. They have performed from various part of the world, and luckily they'll be performing for us.

The show would run until October 14, 2012. 

It was my first time to watch an Opera and my first time at CCP. It was really a great experience for me to see such a wonderful performance! We were lucky enough to watch the show at the same day of the Gala Night.

What is Gala Night?

Oh! It's actually jam packed with known celebrities, personalities and respectable people that our country has. We were fortunate to see Mrs. Imelda Marcos, and other stars.

Most of the guest are wearing coat and tie for men and cocktail dress to evening dress for women.

There are drinks, wine, finger foods and the like. Reporters are everywhere, and there's a grand red carpet entrance for the VIPs.

In my case, I was happy not be so under dressed. I'm wearing long sleeves + slacks + leather shoes + backpack = me.  Okay... :) I was planning to wear coat, but having a backpack ( since I'll be coming from school) while wearing a coat is AWKWARD. :) Oh! by the way, I just commute to school :) 

My Phantom of the Opera experience...

An announcement from Ticketworld... Student discount for Balcony 1 and Balcony 2 Seats from August 26 to August 30, 2012! O yeah! I started asking my friends, who can join me to watch this opera, and luckily, 4 of my friends would accompany me :) 

So the next day, a friend of mine bought our ticket from a ticketworld branch! Yey! :) It's official! we have a ticket for August 30 show and it's BALCONY 1! :)   #excited

One or two days before the show, a friend saw that Aug 30 would be the Gala night. So we started searching for what to expect during Gala night. There are very few articles about it, that we should wear coat and tie and the likes.

I also downloaded a film version of Phantom of Opera and watched it. It actually made me excited for the event. 

At the day of the event, I borrowed the binoculars of my friend because one blog(sorry i forgot which blog it is) said that if you are seating at balcony 1, having binoculars would be helpful. I also bought another binoculars because the one i borrowed is so hard to use for a person with eyeglasses. 

Well the show is really amazing! The setting is really fabulous, the cast are awesome and funny! :D 
I wont spoil it to you anymore :) My favorite part would be the transition of the auction to the scene where Christine would take the lead role :) and the ending part :) !!  Oh! The chandelier is a WOW! :)

after the show

At the end of the show, there were roses everywhere. OK I don't know where to get one, but these roses are gorgeous! I was just hoping it was black ribbon instead of white one.... 

Overall, If someone would give me a free ticket. I would be glad to accompany him/her to the show again! I'm just sad, i don't have a picture with the stars :(


Things to bring
1. Ticket
>> Well Duh, :) No ticket- No Entry ;) Before leaving your house, check if you have your ticket with you :)

2. Binoculars
>> If you are after seeing the action and music, You don't need the binoculars anymore. On the other hand, if you want to see the emotions and facial expression of the cast, binoculars would really come handy :)

3. Camera Phone
>> For CCP, they do not allow you to bring camera inside CCP. So better bring a camera phone so that, you can take a picture with the posters and the like. Of course, don't take pictures during the show as a you might disturb other watchers.

4. Money
>> Oh! the memorabilia that they are selling are really good :) too bad there's no phantom of the opera mask . Nevertheless, they have shirts, keychains, necklaces, CDs, and the Program souvenir.

Things to Remember
1. Be on time
>>  Don't be late. Some shows or Most of the shows don't admit late people. They are usually allowed to enter during the break. Of yours, you wouldn't want to miss parts of the show right? so be early! :D Leave your house 2-3 hours before the show, especially if you're far from CCP. You can't anticipate the traffic here in Manila!

2. Eat your dinner early 
>> Yes, you wouldn't want to starve during the show. Also, you cannot eat inside the theater. People might be disturbed hearing you chew your crackers, popcorn or what. And btw, I haven't seen any food shops in CCP. Eat early! :D

3. Buy souvenirs
>> You should bring money with you. There are several stuffs you can buy :) Buy something you like, so that you wont feel sorry. For me, I bought a key chain because I do collect key chains every time I travel, and something memorable is happening to me.

4. Choose a seat that would make you feel comfortable 
>> I have pictures of different Seat views from the Balcony 1 area.

Upper Box #10 or right most seat of A

B 107

D 107 

Aisle view of Balcony 1 Center

Balcony 1 Center - Row C

There! Phantom of the Opera is really a blast! :) Can't take the songs out of my head!!! I want to watch agaiiinn!! :D 

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