Badian Island Resort and Spa | A Paradise Resort

             My father was invited by his co-employee to have some summer escapade in an island that only known by few people. And since I’m such an explorer by heart, I did convince my father to go but of course together with the whole family, so I’m in. Before weekend comes I felt so tired because of some office tasks that I needed to fixed though still, I can’t get off my head the island that me and my family will be spending  the weekends. Then Saturday came and my father informed us that the place well be going was Badian Island, located on the southwest coast of Cebu. Since Badian was more than a couple of hour ride we did wake up earlier, like 4:00AM to catch the 5:00AM bus and get on the place  early so that we can get to explore the island longer.

             The moment we arrived on the island, I didn’t waste any time and get my exploration begin. I happened to get the information that its name was Badian Island Resort and Spa, the resort was built to provide employment to local residents around Badian Island and to help boost tourism in the Philippines. The resort offers the gift of holistic well-being by introducing natural spa treatment, yoga exercises and organic eating and drinking lifestyle. It also have an ionized seawater outdoor pools that can ultimately heal and revitalize the body. Badian Island Resort and Spa offers first-class room accommodations, WI-FI Internet access, international cuisines, fine dining entertainment, exciting excursions, yacht cruising, scuba diving and fun beach activities.

             Badian Island Resort and Spa has a total of 42 rooms having 10 Family Suites, 6 Pool Villas, 18 Junior Suites and 8 Badian Suites. The luxurious hotel resort situated on a private beach in Badian. Breakfast is included in the room rates and served daily. Children 3 years old and below were free of charge sharing existing bedding. Check-in time is 2:00PM and checkout time is 12:00 noon. The signature treatment and massage that Badian Island Resort and Spa offers were Badian Deluxe Four-Hand Massage (75 minutes), Warm Seaweed Bath (30 minutes), Seaweed Massage (60 minutes), Badian Hilot(60 minutes), Traditional Herbal Massage (90 minutes), Island Paradise Massage (60 minutes), Pure Indulgence (180 minutes), Badian Unique Discovery (120 minutes) and many more. The resort also offer some tour and excursion packages like Whale Shark Watching – Half day Tour, Dolphin Watching - with hotel owned motor yacht, Island Hopping - with hotel owned motor yacht, Bay Cruising - with hotel owned motor yacht, Kawasan Waterfalls Tour - with hotel owned private Land transfer, Dumaguete Tour - full day tour to this Negros with use of ferry and many more.

             There’s so many things I’ve experienced being in Badian Island Resort and Spa, experiences that I always love to remember. Thanks to all the staffs that accommodated and treated us very well on our stay. I so love to get back very soon. How ‘bout you? Wanna experience such a heavenly feeling and away from the hassle of being in the city? Then come and join me when I get back in Badian Island Resort and Spa.

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#SM2SMRunYear5 | I Love #CebuRun

Congratulations to all the winners of the SM2SM Run Year 5...!!!

6K MALE CATEGORY:

1st -John Darryl Manus 19:42.93

2nd- Michael Largo 20:09:21

3rd -Robert Daang 20:30.41

6K FEMALE CATEGORY:

1st-Cherry Andrin 24:05.93

2nd-Keisha Mae Delechos 25:01.85

3rd-Irish Delechos 25:48.88

 

12K MALE CATEGORY:

1st-Joebert Carolino 40:32

2nd-Elmer Bartolo 40:53

3rd-Jordan Bac-ong 41:04

12K FEMALE CATEGORY:

1st-Ruffa Sorongon 49:08

2nd-Lovely Fe Andrin 50:24

3rd- Jhanine Mansueto 50:43

12K FOREIGN CATEGORY MALE:

1st- Jackson Chirchir 37:11

2nd- Abraham Missos 40:48

3rd-James Mebei 42:07

12K FOREIGN CATEGORY FEMALE:

1st- Kemboi Patrober 54:49

2nd-Mae Cherryl Wuttke 1:18:38

3rd- Shiori Momoi 1:24:09

 

21K MALE CATEGORY:

1st- Raphael Poliquit, Jr 1: 09:38

2nd-Ireneo Raquin 1: 09:54

3rd- Eric Panique 1:10:09

4th- Eduardo Buenavista 1:11:45

21K FEMALE CATEGORY:

1st-Mary Joy Tabal 1:12:19

2nd-Mary Grace de los Santos 1:23:32

3rd-Christabel Martes 1:27:23

4th - Jennylyn Nobleza 1:30:36

21K FEMALE FOREIGN CATEGORY:

1st Irene Kipchumba 01:21:12

2nd Susan Chepkwony 01:27:16

21K MALE FOREIGN CATEGORY:

1st -Alex Melly

2nd -Willy Tanui

3rd-Elphiz Kiptarus

 

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First International #eSports Festival 2014 Asian #Championship held in #Cebu || #Philippine eSports Organization

             Congratulations to all the winners of the First International eSports Festival 2014 Asian Championship held at SM City Cebu Trade Hall last September 12 to 14, 2014, below were the list of winners, see you next Asian Championship gamers and thank you for attending:

                                        First Place #MVP.Phoenix from Korea

                                        Second Place #MSI-EvoGT from Philippines
                                        Third Place #Arcanys from Philippines

                                        Defense of the Ancient 2 Gamers (DOTA 2):

                                        MVP.Phoenix:                                     MSI-EvotGT:

                                        #BristleBack                                           #Enigma

                                        #Wisp                                                    #Undying

                                        #Slark                                                    #Venomancer

                                        #Shadow Shaman                                 #Beastmaste

                                        #Omni Knight

             It was a jaw-dropping experience witnessing such a great game and crazy audience in which you’ll be mistaken that they’re watching a fight of our #Pinoy Pride Boxer, we may not have won as the champion but I believe that #eSports in #Philippines is one step closer on becoming a mainstream. Congratulations to #MVP.Phoenix of Korea, though I’m still proud with our second(#MSI-EvotGT) and third(#Arcanys) place finish, sorry for being bias ^_~. Thank you to Chairman #Brian Lim, for making this event possible and for the tremendous success of #eSports Festival 2014. I have learned that it was our third year and it was awesomely great realizing how far it has come...!!!

             The finest Asian online gamers have converged in the Philippines specifically in Cebu for the First eSports Asian Championship Competition, the main highlight of the #SUN Cellular-GameX eSports. A multi-player online game, DOTA 2, was played between two five-player teams whose goal is to destroy the stronghold of the opposite team while defending their own. The game requires great strategy and coordination among teams, making it a popular game among millions of professional and casual players around the world.

“It is a huge honour for our country to be chosen as the host of the first ever #eSports Asian #Championship, which hopefully allows more Filipinos to notice and appreciate our growing #eSports industry and the goodness and excitement that come with it” --- Irymark ‘Tryke’ Gutierrez, the executive director of the Philippine eSports Organization(PeSO), the main organizer of the event.

             A prize pool worth USD 10,000 is at stake for the top cyber athletes from Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, South Korea, Thailand and Philippines, who will battle on the popular game Defense of the Ancients(DOTA) 2 and the teams are also competing for the privilege to represent the region at the International e-Sports Federation World Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan on November 12 to 17.

             The international tournament at the SUN Cellular-GameX eSports Festival will expose Filipino gamers to world-level competition and allow them to showcase their skills. In hosting the eSports Festival, PeSO, SUN Cellular and GameX, an innovative online portal that allows gamers to purchase ePins conveniently through their SUN prepaid load and Postpaid bill, aim to further boost awareness and growth of eSports in the country, as well as supporting outstanding Filipino eSports players.

“Filipinos are among the most passionate players and fans of eSports, which fuses art and technology in promoting teamwork, cooperation and global interaction. We believe Filipinos have the potential to dominate this space, and it is in supporting leagues and tournaments that we are able to bring out the best in them and lead them to the global arena,” said Mellissa Limcaoco, head of Smart’s Innovation and Product Development Group, which developed GameX.

             Apart from DOTA 2, other exciting games are also featured in the event including Ultra Street Fighter 4, Tekken Tag Tournament 2 and Heart Stone, as well as other exciting activities like Philippines’ Best Costume Players(Cosplay), RIG Competition made by the computer hardware enthusiasts, Strife Free Play, Clash of Clan Fan Meet-Up, Sponsors Exhibit, Photography Competition and Raffle of Gaming Gears.

             Below are the rules and details of the photography competition for the eSports Festival 2014, sharing this because you still have time to be included.! ^_~

Photo Competition(Contest Categories):

1. eSports Competition – Any photo of the action, the drama of electronic sports on the day itself. Make sure these photos stand out, and encapsulate what eSports is all about, ones that can make them go, “Wow so this is eSports!”
2. PC Rig – Any photo of a PC Rig setup. Show off these beasts of the digital age!
3. Cosplay – Any photo of the participants in their fun, crazy moments.
4. Misc – Anything else you find worthy that does not fit in any of the categories above.

How to Join:
1. Like the Official Philippine eSports Organization Facebook Page(www.facebook.com/philesports)
2. The only payment for registration is the spectator fee: 100 (Friday), 150 (Saturday), 200 (Sunday) or 350 (good for 3 days) with 20% if purchased earlier before Sept. 11, 2014 at any SM Ticket Net outlet. *Meaning you can join this contest as long as you have bought a ticket on the event ^_~ *
3. Kindly use their photo submission app: http://woobox.com/yuh88b
Indicate the contest category you are sending the entry for. Send in as many entries in any of the four categories as you like.

Promo Rules:
1. Only those who have liked the Official Philippine eSports Organization Page on Facebook(www.facebook.com/philesports) can join.
2. If you send in an entry, they assume that you've had consent already from the people featured in the photo. Should they receive a notification from anyone featured in any photo who has not given prior consent, the photo will be removed from their Photos section and will no longer be eligible for the contest.

AWARDS and PRIZES:
eSports Competition, PC Rig, Cosplay, Misc Best Photos will be awarded to the photo that reflects both creativity and quality. This will be judged by a panel that PeSO appoints.

Prizes:
eSports Competition – TBA (To be announced)
PC Rig - TBA (To be announced)
Cosplay - TBA (To be announced)
Misc Best Photos - TBA (To be announced)
People’s Choice - This award applies for the photo that garners the most Votes - TBA (To be announced)
*PeSO reserves the right to use or alter the photo for any of its purposes.*

Submission Dates:
Sept 12-Sept 24, 2014

September 30, 2014 – Announcement of winners

To know more, please feel free to visit www.esports.com.ph or the Official PeSO Facebook Page(www.facebook.com/philesports), SUN Cellular(www.suncellular.com.ph) and GameX(www.gamex.ph/epins), respectively... ^_~

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Technology did a great part on my life || #EverythingForTheTechieInYou

             Now a days we normally think and ask ourselves "How are we going to live without technology?" Yes, we were born and first see the world without knowing and having no knowledge on anything that connects with technology. We surely don't know what's with technology. On our younger days, we just see things simple and very well perfect. But we will not stay young and innocent forever so we decided to step out on our comfort zone and try something new that leads us to use and build new technologies that can help us on living and will make our activities easier. I’ll share some personal experiences that I have happened to realize when I just checked at Cyberzone in SM City Cebu yesterday night.

How technology has changed my way of living…!!!

Credits to @nuffnang and @SMSupermalls

             On my first grade, I happen to play simple games and using only resources I see around like sticks and rubbers, play hide and seek. And then goes second grade that taught me about technologies and how it helps and lessen the difficulties that comes when it was not around. And finally third grade comes and allows me to use the technologies that this world offers. Technology did my works easier and more fruitful. Before technology occurs in my life, I did things the very simple and longer ways that sometimes I can’t achieved the scheduled submission but when I started using some technology I happen to finished earlier than expected, maybe I’m not doing the older ways that will only achieved what was asked on me. But I’m doing the techy ways that will surely made me finished earlier on scheduled and will allow me to make some modification on my work and making it way more greater than expected. And for those happenings above let me share some review about LG G3 that I just checked when I rushed to the nearest Cyberzone in town at SM City Cebu.

10 ways to enjoy your brand new LG G3

1.    Quad HD display that offers a finest visibility.

-         It delivers vibrant colors and ultra-sharp images and supports an astounding 538ppi that was commonly used to print high-quality gallery art books. 5.5 inch screen with 76.4% screen ratio.

2.    Camera with advanced Optical Image Stabilization

-         OIS reduces blur and shaking effects. You can also take clearer and brighter pictures even in dark places. It simply gets focus and takes a perfect shot with just one touch. Front camera has a built-in Flash UI that gives you bright and lively pictures.

3.    Light-weight metallic design

-         The floating metallic arc design makes the sides much thinner allowing easy one-hand control and much lighter.

4.    Smart Notice feature

-         Predictive recommendations and suggestions based on the status of your phone, behavior and location.

5.    Knock code

-         Customized knocking pattern of three to eight digit that will add a new level of fun when you locked and unlocked your phone.

6.    Smart Keyboard

-         Seamless typing with a simple gesture, quick correction on what you have typed and smart personalization that allows you to adjust the size of your phones keyboard.

7.    Wireless charging, hassle-free

-         Wireless charging frees you from plugging in because it has a 3000mAh high loading battery that gives you a longer lasting usage and longer lifecycle.

8.    Software diet

-         The number of pre-installed apps has been reduced by merging and compressing similar apps into one.

9.    Sensible indicator, QuickCircle

-         Circle window displays the top six you mostly used apps makes you easier to access them again.

10.  1-Watt speaker with boost amp

-         Plays clear, low and deep high pitch sounds without using additional speakers.

Credits to @nuffnang and @SMSupermalls

             It's never to late to buy yourself a present so get yours now at the SM Supermalls’ Cyber Month Tech Sale...!!! You can also share to me how's technology changed your life and what it does to help you live the life you are having now. Just comment below and let's have a fruitful conversation ahead.

Like SM Supermalls on Facebook at fb.me/SMSupermalls, follow them on Twitter and Instagram (@SMSupermalls) to know more and be updated. #31HappyCyberDays
#EverythingForTheTechieInYou @SMSupermalls @NuffnangPH

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Styled my Mom with M&S

      Hi there readers, I wonder if almost all of you remember what event will be happening this coming May 11, 2014 – a very special day. I so happened to bumped on a quote that says:

“Some of us have our mothers as our fashion inspiration. Some of us have a completely different fashion sense. So if you can style the most important woman in your life, what would her style be” – Nuffie Monika 

      It allows me to remember again that Mother’s Day is fast approaching and it touches me a lot because maybe not all but at least more people will get to remember that special day upon reading those lines. A day that should be celebrated and made special because it honors a very special person that allowed us to lived and saw how beautiful, wonderful and awesome this world was. Teaches us how to be stronger and better upon facing the challenges that life have given us. Guided and guarded us on our journey upon obtaining our goals in life. And most especially, leading us the way where GOD needs us to be.

      I was planning a unique surprise for my Mama this coming May 11, 2014 in return for that effort, in which I knew she’s not asking, as for what she always teaches us, “Aim to be the giver, not the receiver; Return the kind acts showed to you, don’t just took it for granted“. Something just popped out in my head and of course with the help and idea of Nuffie Monika together with @MarksSpencerPH, I know for the fact that whatever activities each of us doing today will let us forget that special day and for me to help each of you be reminded, and me too, I decided to write this blog post for my dearest Mama and let everyone also remembers that Mother’s Day is coming. 

      Isn’t it challenging to style our mother in the way we did to ourselves? For me, it was very much challenging because in the first place my mother was the one who teaches and criticizes my fashion sense. She did know what looks and style would be better for me, very well. Now for accepting the challenge, I did grab some @MarksSpencerPH products to style and fashion her up then I came up with this three cute and sassy looks. First is having her upper to be a light colored blouse with blue edges while the lower be plain or with design skirt and having a stylish bag that complements her look. I was inspired to match those products because ¾ blouses and pencil skirts do a magic on her looks and it made her looks very reliable for she works as a “Barangay Lupon”. The second is having her a whole dress with a cute pouch for she looks so elegant wearing it and it gives her a look that my father cannot resist but to bring her on a date this coming Mother’s Day ;-). Third and last, since it’s still dry season here in the Philippines, I’ve decided to include an outfit that my Mama will looks so cute and sassy. The lose blouse partnered with a tribal printed skirt will surely made my mother looks so young and lovely especially for the eyes of my father ;-). I know I’m not that good in styling and in fashion field but for the things I’d experimented below for my mother, well, for me it looks so lovely.

How about you, readers? How will you style your Mom when you have a chance? Comment your fashion styling now and together let’s celebrate Mother’s Day with a great BOOM… ^_~

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Rhecel Joins "Solidarity in Action" | Christian Life Movement Philippines

        I always love the happiness that runs inside my veins every time I'll help the people who is in need. The very character that I love about being a person who is near with GOD is the fact of being generous by heart. As what the message of "Solidarity in Action" entails --- Our Heavenly Father teaches us to be generous at all times... 

 Herman and Esperanza's way of being GOD's children.

        It's always been great celebrating Birthdays on a hotel, in the garden, at the beach or how about in the restaurant...!!! But it would be BEST celebrating it together with your FAMILY and giving some lessons and treating young individuals who might as well needs some love and care, as what Kuya Herman and Ate Esperanza showed on July 7, 2012 which was Kuya Herman's birthday...

        When we recognize GOD's abilities, we can be confident that GOD knows what we need and that he will take care of us. Some people trust in chance, in their intellect or in their own abilities and in their savings. But for the people living for GOD, our confidence depends on what we know about GOD and His abilities.

        It is always been a great feeling on supporting GOD's doing or might as well follow it for a much better outcome. Sometimes it can be difficult to navigate the difference between when we should be working and when we should be waiting on GOD. I think it's kind of an art. It is often a judgment call, based on wisdom and experience. But as you practice following GOD, I think you begin to recognize that when you run up against things beyond your control, then it's time to relax and wait for GOD to do His thing. TRUST GOD, NOT YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES...!!!

Here are some heart-warming shots I've got on Kuya Herman's Birthday Celebration/"Solidarity in Action"

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled."-(Matthew 5:6)

"Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy."-(Matthew 5:7)

"Preserve me, O GOD, for in you I put my trust."-(Psalm 16:1)

"Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in Me."-(John 15:4)

May the spirit of true generosity be in each of our hearts and dwell in there, always... ^_^

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