Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Cebu Pacific Cancelled Flights (November 16 to 20, 2015)

I know some of you already booked a flight when Malacañang Palace declared suspension of classes and work for government employees in the NCR from November 17-20, and November 18-19 for Private Employees. And yes, we are all excited about this 6-day vacation.

But when I learned about this CEB Advisory posted on their website yesterday (October 20), I started to plan what is the best alternative or options in case our flight is included in their list of cancelled flights.

Lucky me! Tuloy ang byahe ng #FamiliaGanaLakwatsera.

Please be informed.


Source : https://www.cebupacificair.com/Pages/travel-advisory.aspx?id=110


CEB Advisory – 2015 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

As part of preparations for the 2015 APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) advised airlines of periodic temporary runway closures at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) during the arrival and departure of heads of states in Manila.​

In line with this advisory, Cebu Pacific flights scheduled on below dates were cancelled. We hope for our guests' understanding as there may be flight schedule changes throughout the duration of the APEC Meeting in Manila.  CEB will provide updates as soon as they are available.

CEB is arranging the re-accommodation of affected guests on the soonest available flights. Affected guests may avail any of the following options without penalties, if they are unable to fly on soonest available flights:
  • rebook their flights for travel within 30 days from the original departure date; or
  • opt for full refund or travel fund.

To specify their preferred option, guests may contact CEB's reservation hotlines: (+632) 702-0888 or (+6332) 230-8888, or visit any of the following ticket offices:
  • NAIA Terminal 3 Sales Office – Level 3, Departure Hall, NAIA Terminal 3, Andrews Ave., Pasay City
  • NAIA Terminal 4 Express Ticket Office – Old Domestic Road, Pasay City
  • KidZania Manila (rebooking transactions only) – Park Triangle, 3245 North 11th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, 1634 Taguig City
  • Robinsons Galleria – West Lane, Level 1, Ortigas Ave. cor. ADB Ave., Quezon City
  • Robinsons Place Imus – Level 4, Aguinaldo Highway Imus, Cavite
  • Robinsons Place Manila – Level 1, Adriatico Wing, Pedro Gil cor. Adriatico St., Ermita, Manila
  • Cebu Airport Ticket Office – Mactan-Cebu International Airport, Lapu-Lapu Airport Road, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
  • Robinsons Fuente – Fuente Osmeña, Cebu City 


CANCELLED CEB FLIGHTS


November 16, 2015 (Monday)
5J479/480            Manila – Bacolod – Manila
5J481/482            Manila – Bacolod – Manila
5J399/400            Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
5J395/396            Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
5J575/576            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J583/588            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J579/582            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J571/572            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J977/978            Manila – Davao – Manila
5J969/972            Manila – Davao – Manila
5J982                    Davao – Manila
5J629/630            Manila – Dumaguete – Manila
5J997/998            Manila – General Santos – Manila
5J118/119            Manila – Hong Kong – Manila
5J461/462            Manila – Iloilo – Manila
5J463/464            Manila – Iloilo – Manila
5J733                    Manila – Kota Kinabalu
5J501                    Manila – Kuala Lumpur
5J937                    Manila – Phuket
5J645/646            Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
5J647/648            Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
5J375/376            Manila – Roxas – Manila
5J807                    Manila – Singapore
5J653/654            Manila – Tacloban – Manila
5J621/622            Manila – Tagbilaran – Manila

November 17, 2015 (Tuesday)
5J483/484            Manila – Bacolod – Manila
5J485/486            Manila – Bacolod – Manila
5J479/480            Manila – Bacolod – Manila
5J473/474            Manila – Bacolod – Manila
5J481/482            Manila – Bacolod – Manila
5J791/792            Manila – Butuan – Manila
5J561                    Manila – Cebu
5J590                    Cebu – Manila
5J557/556            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J573/574            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J579/582            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J565/566            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J575/576            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J583/588            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J567/568            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J553/562            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J581/580            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J569/570            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J397/398            Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
5J399/400            Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
5J383/384            Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
5J385/386            Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
5J629/630            Manila – Dumaguete – Manila
5J982                    ​Davao – Manila
5J961                    Manila – Davao
5J955/960            Manila – Davao – Manila
5J969/972            Manila – Davao – Manila
5J993/994            Manila – General Santos – Manila
5J108/109            Manila – Hong Kong – Manila
5J114/115            Manila – Hong Kong – Manila
5J453                    Manila – Iloilo
5J468                    ​​​Iloilo – Manila
5J459/460            Manila – Iloilo – Manila
5J457/458            Manila – Iloilo – Manila
5J188/189            Manila – Incheon – Manila
5J339/340            Manila – Kalibo – Manila
​5J734                    Kota Kinabalu – Manila
5J502                    Kuala Lumpur – Manila
5J323/324            Manila – Legazpi – Manila
5J325/326            Manila – Legazpi – Manila
5J321/322            Manila – Legazpi – Manila
5J938                    Phuket – Manila
5J641/642            Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
5J645/646            Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
5J637/638            Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
5J643/644            Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
5J639/640            Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
5J647/648            Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
5J375/376            Manila – Roxas – Manila
5J813/814            Manila – Singapore – Manila
5J808                    ​Singapore – Manila
5J651/652            Manila – Tacloban – Manila
5J621/622            Manila – Tagbilaran – Manila
5J506/507            Manila – Tuguegarao – Manila
5J857/858            Manila – Zamboanga – Manila
5J851/852            Manila – Zamboanga – Manila
November 18, 2015 (Wednesday)
5J561                     Manila – Cebu
5J590                     Cebu – Manila
5J961                     Manila – Davao
5J629/630             ​Manila – Dumaguete – Manila
5J451                     Manila – Iloilo
5J468                     Iloilo – Manila

November 19, 2015 (Thursday)
5J479/480            Manila – Bacolod – Manila
5J481/482            Manila – Bacolod – Manila
5J477/478            Manila – Bacolod – Manila
5J399/400            Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
5J395/396            Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
5J575/576            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J579/582            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J571/572            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J573/574            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J557/556            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J561                    Manila – Cebu
5J590                    Cebu – Manila
5J969/972            Manila – Davao – Manila
5J982                    Davao – Manila
5J629/630            Manila – Dumaguete – Manila
5J744                    ​Manila – Hanoi
5J118/119            Manila – Hong Kong – Manila
5J114/115            Manila – Hong Kong – Manila
5J461/462            Manila – Iloilo – Manila
5J455/456            Manila – Iloilo – Manila
5J459/460            Manila – Iloilo – Manila
5J645/646            Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
5J639/640            Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
5J653/654            Manila – Tacloban – Manila
5J621/622            Manila – Tagbilaran – Manila

November 20, 2015 (Friday)
5J483/484            Manila – Bacolod – Manila
5J485/486            Manila – Bacolod – Manila
5J475/476            Manila – Bacolod – Manila
5J791/792            Manila – Butuan – Manila
5J887/888            Manila – Cotabato – Manila
5J561                    Manila – Cebu
5J590                    Cebu – Manila
​5J552/585            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J559/560            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J565/566            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J553/562            Manila – Cebu – Manila
5J397/398            Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
5J379/380            Manila – Cagayan de Oro – Manila
5J623/624            Manila – Dumaguete – Manila
5J629/630            Manila – Dumaguete – Manila
5J961                    Manila – Davao
5J951/952            Manila – Davao – Manila
5J955/960            Manila – Davao – Manila
5J991/992            Manila – General Santos – Manila
5J745                    Hanoi – Manila
5J108/109            Manila – Hong Kong – Manila
5J451                    Manila – Iloilo
​5J468                    Iloilo – Manila
5J449/450            Manila – Iloilo – Manila
5J457/458            Manila – Iloilo – Manila
5J339/340            Manila – Kalibo – Manila
5J325/326            Manila – Legazpi – Manila
5J321/322            Manila – Legazpi – Manila
5J637/638            Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
5J643/644            Manila – Puerto Princesa – Manila
5J373/374            Manila – Roxas – Manila
5J651/652            Manila – Tacloban – Manila
5J655/656            Manila – Tacloban – Manila
5J617/618            Manila – Tagbilaran – Manila
CEB also reminds guests to allot ample travel time to the airport, as there will be heavy traffic in the surrounding areas of the NAIA Terminals 3 and 4. CEB and Cebgo passengers can avoid long lines at the airport through CEB's fast check-in options:
  • CEB Web Check-in. Visit the Manage Booking section of the Cebu Pacific website (http://www.cebupacificair.com). For international flights, web check-in is available from 72 hours up to 4 hours before scheduled flight departure. Those taking domestic flights can use web check-in up to 2 hours before their scheduled departure.
  • Self Check-in Kiosks. Use CEB's Self Check-in Kiosks located at the NAIA Terminals 3 and 4. Passengers can use the kiosks from 4 hours up to 1 hour before the scheduled flight departure.
  • CEB Mobile Check-in. Download the official Cebu Pacific Mobile App on the App Store or Google Play and tap on the Check-In option. CEB Mobile Check-in is available from 72 hours up to 4 hours before an international flight, and up to 2 hours before a domestic flight.
  • Agent Xpress. Check-in via CEB's Agent Xpress, special roaming airport agents equipped with a tablet and a mobile boarding pass printer, at the NAIA Terminal 3 from 4 hours up to 45 minutes before the flight's scheduled time of departure.

Sunday, October 04, 2015

Cavite's Most Kept Secret

A typical Tagaytay and Cavite Tour would only leads you to hotels and restaurants overlooking Taal Volcano and Taal Lake along  Aguinaldo Highway . But we took a turn to the nearby Indang and Silang Cavite for an ultimate experience. If you are looking for the perfect hideout to rest and escape from the busy City life, you better  check this out.

Balay Indang



"Balay Indang is a garden refuge comfortably located in Indang, Cavite. The wide, expansive gardens are filled with some of the finest flowering plants, trees and cacti making them some of the most relaxing and beautiful settings you could ever imagine. Our sanctuary boast of a variety of amenities including a large, well-maintained swimming pool, a luxurious and airy pool-side pavilion with billiards, mahjong and a collection of classic board games, a fishing pond with Red Kingfish Tilapia where you and your family can enjoy hours of fishing, and a well-stocked kitchen and restaurant specializing in local and foreign home-cooked meals. "

Feels like your home away from home. It has a homey feel with a relaxing eclectic atmosphere.   Perfect for family reunions, team buildings, or just simply relax and enjoy the sanctuary.


Overnight stay includes 3 full board meals, 2 snacks, air-conditioned room, free amenities (swimming pool, billiard, bare foot walk, game boards)

2,500 / head (for a group of 3 pax up)
3,200 / head  (at least 2 pax)
3,900 / head (1 pax)

Daytrip packages :

Lunch – 550 / pax
Dinner – 650 / pax
1 snack – 75 / pax
Swimming – 100 / pax

How to get there :

From Tagaytay Rotonda, go straight past Taal Vista. Turn right at the corner of SaveMore and go straight down the road to Mendez until you hit a dead intersection ( it’s a super looong road). Turn right and follow the road to about  kms or until you see the Pink House on the right. Balay Indang is across the road, with large wooden gate and no. 88 sign.

Address :
Balay Indang
#88 Mahabang Kahoy
Circa, Indang , Cavite
0917-8374261 / 0917-8665825 / 02-7756886
balayindang@yahoo.com

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Chateu Hestia


“In Chateau Hestia, we just do not give you a restaurant but we also give you a feeling that you are in your own home. In this half a hectare property surrounded with lush greens, you can enjoy and entertain your own guests with our authentic European cuisine in a country-style but elegant setting.

Johannes Zehethofer, a native of Vienna, Austria, brings to the Filipinos this unique European experience. It started with his travels all-over the world, his fondness to entertain his friends, his love for wine and good food -- the result was a love affair!

At Chateau Hestia, he offers different dishes from his collection of recipes and lets them be enjoyed with his carefully-chosen wines – all in a homey atmosphere where he personally hosts his guests.

Truly like the Goddess’ sacred fire, the experience never dies out!”

A charming European dining experience in a typical Philippine setting. If you love wines and desserts then this is the perfect place for you.

The place is also a bed and breakfast place, but there are only 2 cottages available. The cottages are comparable to that of our katutubos houses where the rest room is located at the ground floor. I super love their shower room with an outdoor feel.
 



We had a short chat with the owner Mr. Zehethofer and I quoted him saying with a foreign accent " I am also the Chef and the Engineer kaya dahan dahan lang"

Chateu Hestia
info@chateuhestia.com
0929-7113289

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

How To Be A Digital Influencer

Do you want to become a digital influencer? I am sure that you answered with a big YES, that is why you are here now reading my post. Now let me ask you the reason why? Maybe you want to be known in the furture as the next big social media influencer like  Maine Mendoza, or maybe you need it in your profession or business. Whatever it is, being a digital influencer in your own field will not happen overnight.


Last year was a breakthrough. I was given a chance to speak in front of fellow digital influencers and marketers about my journey in this field of social media. 


In this journey, I've realized that there are steps for you to become one. This is a not a formula, but these are the things that I realized as I walk through this path.

Steps to Becoming A Digital Influencer

1. Be credible. People will follow you if they trust you. To be able to show that you are credible will also not happen in a snap. It take years of effort and patience to show the world that you are indeed credible.

2. Share. Share. and Share. Share your knowledge and expertise for free. 


3. Build a network. Join Groups. I feel good about myself if I am surrounded with like-minded individuals. Learn from them.

4. Be yourself. Be real. Be a real person and not a robot. Social media is already digital and your follower  need someone who can reach them, and that is you.



5. Find conferences and events. Put your skills to the next level by attending conferences and events. One event that I really  look up to is the Digital Influencers Marketing Summit organized by Digital Filipino. Check out the event details below and learn from practitioners.

The 2015 Digital Influencers Marketing Summit (#DIMSummit2015) will be held on October 10, 2015 at Best Western Plus Antel Hotel, Makati City. In this event, learn how  practitioners are building their digital influence to strengthen their branding and identity, sustaining their business and projects, converting strangers to customers and brand ambassadors.


Event Learning Objectives :

1. Market positioning and explore collaboration opportunities.

2. Roadmap to digital thought leadership.

3. Getting your money's worth in digital marketing efforts and results dreived through it.

4. Learn how to build a customer engagement blueprint that works.

5. Meet emerging influential faces in blogging and social media.



Be the next emerging influential person in social media. Attend the Digital Influencers Marketing Summit 2015 on October 10, 2015. Register now!

For more information on how to register: Click here


Tuesday, September 29, 2015

A Superb Discovery in Calamba : R & R Resort and SPA

I recently discovered a secluded resort complex in Pansol, Laguna where guests can have their own private pool in the comforts of their own air-conditioned cabanas. Pansol is known for its therapeutic hot springs and has been an important part of stress-relief and healing in many cultures particulary in Asia. Nestled at the base of dormant volcano Mt. Makiling, RR Resort and Spa is located at Km. 55, Purok I, Pansol, Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines (behind Baretto Elementary School). The resort spa offers the perfect quick get-away from the City that you have been looking for.

RR Resort and Spa boasts a 250 - square meter outdoor adult swimming pool and 60 - square meter kiddie pool where guests can  have some great fun in the sun. If you are looking for some privacy, they have 10 spacious and comfy family cabanas with  own private pool which reminds me of the native bahay-kubo.




ACCOMODATION

Private Rooms - Each of the 4 airconditioned private room is furnished with a king-sized bed, a table for two, marble-lined bathtub with running hot spring water.

Family Cottages or Cabanas - There are 10 cabanas available. Tropical plants like heloconias serve as green buffers between cottages. Each cottage has a floor area of 72 sqm and can accomodate a maximum of 8 people.



FOOD / DINING


RR Resort and Spa specializes in Filipino cuisine. I had a chance to taste Pako Salad (Fresh Fern Salad) for the first time and I like it.

FACILITIES / SERVICES

General Facilities 
• Clubhouse/Restaurant
• Lockers, Showers, Comfort Rooms
• Picnic Sheds
• Souvenir Shop
• Toyota HiAce Van
• Ample Parking

Recreation
• 250-Square Meter Adult Swimming Pool
• 60-Square Meter Kiddie Pool
• Billiards, Ping-Pong, Darts, Mahjong
• Expert Massage Service
• Function Rooms
• Hot Spring Water
• Hydrotheraphy Jets
• Manicure & Pedicure Service
• Videoke Bar
• Wet Bar

SPA / THERAPEUTIC MASSAGES
RR Resort and Spa also offers massage services to complete your R and R stay at the comfort of your cabana. Price ranges from 350 to 700. The theraphists are well skilled and will greet you with a smile on their face saying "Sawadee ka!"

PRICES / PACKAGES






For reservation and inquiries :
Look for Jackie 
(049) - 5452952
randrresort@gmail.com
www.randrresortspa.com 

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

6 JLofied Pointers to have an Awe-inspiring 3D Art Experience at Art in Island

3D Art has been fast becoming a trend these days and there is no better way to experience 3D art than visiting and exploring the biggest 3D Museum in Asia in terms of number of 3D paintings, ART IN ISLAND.

With almost 200 art pieces and visually remarkable 3D artworks that you can touch and interact with, you will be amazed that you can make yourself part of the artwork too.

"Takot kayo?"

So if you are planning to explore Art in Island with your family and friends, here are some pointers on how to have an awe-inspiring 3D Art experience at Art in Island :


BRING CAMERAS AND POWER BANKS (EXTRA BATTERIES)
Unlike with other museums where taking photos is a "No-No", 3D art museums lets you be a part of the artwork by having your  photos with these masterpieces. You will love it, your kids will surely enjoy it which might drain the batteries of your cameras and phones, so better bring extra batteries or powerbank. I'm sure you will not just gaze and spend your 2 hours just by looking at those artworks.

"Open the door! Mommy help!"
BRING YOUR OWN SLIPPERS OR WEAR SOCKS 
Wearing shoes are not allowed at the museum because it might damage the artworks on the floor. It's either you will explore the place barefooted or buy socks at the entrance. I suggest you wear dark gray socks or something that will complement your outfit for  more realistic photos. 
Keep your eye on the target!

HAVE A SNACK FIRST
Chances are you will need at least 2 hours to explore all the 200 artworks and you will be hungry. You don't want your kids throw tantrums when hungry. For those with active kids and if you want to get a perfect shot, allot 3 hours to explore the place. It's a bit tiring I must say.

Roar!

FIND THE SPOT
Taking  photos on the wrong angle means not seeing the photos in a 3D perspective. Find the vantage point (look for the floor sticker with the camera logo) and you will be magically transported to a new world.

"Mahuhulog tayo Mommy!"

PLAY THE PART 
"Acting-an lang eto uy!" (in Babalu's voice). So as the saying goes "Don't be shy, it's all in the mind!", play your part and act with all your heart.

"Mga anak ko mahuhulog kayo!

BRING OUT THE CRAZINESS IN YOU
Be creative and make your own story based on the paintings. We did not directed our kids to act, I let them make their own story. "Hindi naman sila mahiyain :-)"

"Ate Sapatos mo!"

ABOUT ART IN ISLAND
175 15th Ave., Brgy. Socorro,
Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines

Ticket Price :
Adult - 500
Kids - 400



Here are some more  of our photos. Enjoy!