Aidan meets Happy Slip!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Filipinos

She wants to sincerely meet ALL her fans in Manila but the meet and greet on Chinese New Year at Mag:net, Fort venue is not be large enough to accommodate them. … She will be giving an inspirational talk on video blogging during the meet and greet with a Q&A session followed by photo sessions. … If you are a fan and you were not able to register for the meet and greet event, please do a shout out on the comments to petition for a bigger venue.

Random Thoughts on Branding the Philippines

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Our Family Posts

Download BrandingthePhilippines.pdf (975.8K) I just want to share with you an interesting article on Branding the Philippines by Junie del Mundo and Robert de Quelen. … Some practical tips for the new generation of Filipinos: — We literally stopped watching TV already because media is a bad influence to our kids. … Some practical tips for the new generation of Filipinos: — Let’s continue to export nurses, doctors, musicians, IT people, to showcase to the world what Filipinos are made of.

Ultimate Kapampangan Tour 2: Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Pampanga

and includes front-ticket seats to the 12th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, an authentic American Soldier’s breakfast at the VFW Outpost, an optional five-hour hike up Mt.
…And to top it off, a one-of-kind walking tour as we bare it all and take down one of the country’s most famous Red-Light districts!
… *Balloon Fiesta ‘Night Glow’* C Italian Dining* Clark Red and Light District* 12th Philippine Balloon Fiesta* VFW Outpost * Abe’s Farm* Nurture’s Spa Pampanga

Hot Air Balloon Fiesta FAQs

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Food Tours

The entrance fee to the festival is P100 and this will give you access to the general viewing area where you can see the balloon from a distance. … They sold the passes for P350 which includes, EPSON signature cap and a FREE entrance to attend the glamour fashion shoot and daily photo / digital retouching workshops.
… Photos for all daily themes are allowed to show entire or partial logos, signage or references to the 12th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta and/or EPSON.

Our Classic Confections

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

I will let my wife Rache who is the blogger-of-the-week in Sanrio Town this week to share with you our experience: GB5: Classic Confections by Mrs Awesome Planet I’m proud that she is starting to be recognized as a blogger in her own right. We love it so much that we decided to buy Aidan’s Birthday Cake with a design of Lighting McQueen (P1,450) for his 3rd Birthday Celebration. … Classic Confections 2/F of Greenbelt 5 4/F 87 West Capitol Drive, Barrio Kapitolyo, Pasig City +632.746.2773; +632.490.7896 (Kat) ; +632.729.9243; +63917.524.5892 (Baba)

The Tirta Spa Difference

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

Thereafter followed four years of intensive study, graduating with diplomas in Physiology, Anatomy, Holistic Massage techniques, Aromatherapy and Spa Management, receiving certification from both ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council) and CIBTAC (Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology), the world’s two most respected bodies in these fields.
…First was a retreat to Sedona, Arizona, organized by world-renowned aroma-therapist and psychotherapist Michael Scholes, where one was encouraged to delve into the deepest recesses of one’s mind, problem-solving by focusing on root causes, rather than the conventional practice of treating only the symptoms.
…The massage begins with a foot massage and a healthy drink of ginger tea… and this is the last scene I saw as I felt the herbal oils from the muslin cloth massaged on my back… ……

Welcome Happy Slip to Manila! Mabuhay!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Filipinos

As Gambito has stated repeatedly in her videos, she is notably one of the very few top users acting, filming, editing and producing her shorts completely on her own. Gambito attributes her nickname “HappySlip” to her Filipino mother’s mispronunciation of “half slip”: “ As a child, my Filipino mom would always remind me to wear a half-slip with skirts. … I’m hoping to meet her with Rache and Aidan on Chinese New Year, Feb. 7 before she goes back to the US.

Up, Up and Away!!! Huffing, Puffing and Pumping in Pampanga

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Pampanga

This is the day tour package and we are finalizing an extended package for people who wants to stay overnight in Angeles on February 9. … We are only targeting to get a maximum of 15 participants which is about the right size for a coaster including the four of us.
… Tour Description: Really, another way to pump up your boring weekend and get your spirits soaring as we conquer the high and mighty in Pampanga!

Reedley International School

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Our Family Posts

Reedley boast dozens of case studies on turnaround cases where a happy-go-lucky student became enthusiastic about school and a bullied student and pressured by peers in the big schools transforms into being assertive, confident and knowing all about conflict resolution. … Ong, founder of Reedley, shared her beliefs during the December orientation: ” I believe that with an international education, our kids are given lots of opportunities and seemingly more unique ways of learning, inside and outside of the classroom, less structured but more participatory discussions on: Global issues, economics and polities, 21st century technology, society’s ills, and other relevant and worldly concerns. … Since they are an IS school, they don’t have a focus on Christian formation which is one of the criteria I was looking for in a school.

Boracay 101: A Bora First Timer’s Guide To Boracay’s Best Restaurants, Must Try Food and Gimmick Places

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines

BORACAY 101: A Bora First Timer’s Guide To Boracay’s Best Restaurants, Must Try Food and Gimmick Places I realized that there are still a lot of Filipinos who have never been to Boracay.
…Our Awesome Planet (Updated: January 15, 2008) ( Picture from top to bottom: Ati-Atihan de Boracay Parade in Station 1 | Pia of Seair Marketing with Norsan and Anne, Microtel Marketing Ladies | Melo of Lakbay Pilipinas and Gail of Kutitots enjoying the Puka Beach Waves) Top 10 Best Restaurants in Boracay 1. … Smoke Restaurant at the back of d’Mall restaurant where the market is, Boracay Top 10 Must-Try-Food-and-Drinks in Bora!