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PHIL. INTERNATIONAL PYROMUSICAL COMPETITION 2010

2010-02-25T00:31:00.003+08:00

SM Mall of Asia Bay Area

February 14, 2010 (Sunday)
PHILIPPINES
AUSTRALIA

February 21, 2010 (Sunday)
UNITED KINGDOM
CHINA

CARACOL FESTIVAL 2010

2010-02-03T21:04:00.006+08:00

January 24, 2010

Caracol was conceptualized in 1986 and ushered in the Fiesta Islands Program of the
Department of Tourism (DOT) in 1989. It features students from the city’s public schools wearing nature-inspired costumes and performing dances, with the objective of instilling appreciation and respect for the bounty of Mother Earth and making them active participants in the protection and conservation of nature.

Participants convened at the Gabriela Silang Car Park at the corner of Ayala and Makati Avenues at 3pm for a grand parade along Ayala Avenue that ends at the corners of Paseo and Ayala Avenue.

Hundreds of students from selected public schools representing the different school divisions and levels of Makati took part in the event.

Elementary Level
West Rembo Elementary School representing Makati I division
Rizal Elementary School for Makati II
Hen. Pio del Pilar Elementary School Main for Makati III
Maximo Estrella, F. Benitez Main, Nicanor Garcia & Jose Magsaysay Elementary Schools for Makati IV
Cembo Elementary School for Makati V
San Antonio Village Elementary School for Makati VI.

Secondary level
Bangkal High School
Benigno Aquino High School
Fort Bonifacio High School
Gen. Pio del Pilar National High School
Makati High School
Makati Science High School
San Antonio National High School
San Isidro National High School
Tibagan High School.

Four groups from four different colleges of the University of Makati will vie for the title in the tertiary level.

The highlight of the festivity was the costume and dance competition wherein the participants, all dressed-up in colorful Mother Earth-inspired costumes such as flowers, fruits, trees, and rare animals, performed ethnic and tribal dances.

The Museum and Cultural Affairs Office provided different themes for the three categories. Endangered species (except marine life) for the Elementary level, flowers and insects for the High School level, and marine life for the Tertiary level.

Consisting of 40 members each, every group has been given P45,000 as their participating allowance.

The contestants will compete for trophies and cash prizes as follows: First Prize – P50,000; Second Prize – P45,000; and Third Prize – P40,000. The overall champion of the contest will likewise receive P50,000.

Special awards will also be given for the Most Original Costume and Best in Choreography, including a cash prize of P10,000 for each winning group.

More Photos of Caracol Festival 2010

Photos of the Street Dance

Photos from Caracol Festival 2009

FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE

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403rd Feast of the Black Nazarene
January 9, 2010 (Saturday)
Manila Cityhall - Lawton

*Shot from 7:30 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.

MORE PHOTOS HERE

CHRISTMAS SYMPHONY OF LIGHTS 09

2010-01-03T01:00:00.003+08:00

Ayala Triangle Gardens
November 20 - December 23, 2009
Monday to Friday 6:30 - 7:00 pm

A nightly holiday light & sounds show by renowned theatre lighting director Voltaire de Jesus & multi-awarded sound designer Jethro Joaquin.

MORE PHOTOS HERE

NEW YEAR'S EVE COUNTDOWN

2010-01-01T04:10:00.007+08:00

DECEMBER 31, 2009 - Grand Fireworks display to welcome 2010 held at Rajah Sulayman Park hosted by Mayor Alfredo Lim & Vice Mayor Isko Moreno

MORE PICTURES HERE

DUTDUTAN 09

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Dutdutan 09

September 18 - 19, 2009
A. Venue Hall, Makati Ave.

Special Attractions : URCC (Sept. 18)
Tribal Babes Bikini Contest (Sept 19)

DAY 1

DAY 2

MORE PHOTOS HERE:
DAY 1
DAY 2 - PART 1
DAY 2 - PART 2

R.I.P. CORY AQUINO

2009-08-05T00:25:00.006+08:00

August 1, 2009 - Former President Corazon "Cory" Aquino, the country's first woman president passed away at 3:18 a.m. due to cardiorespiratory attack. She was diagnosed with colon cancer last March 2008.

Her remains was first laid at the La Salle Greenhills Gym which was open for a 2-day wake. The public viewing, drew out thousands of friends, family, supporters, political allies and countrymen who wanted to pay their respects to the former president.

August 2, 2009 - While people flocked to Greenhills, Manila was preparing the Manila Cathedral for the arrival of Cory's remains

Manila photos here

August 3, 2009 - Cory Aquino's remains was moved from La Salle Greenhills Gym to the Manila Cathedral for another 2-day wake. From La Salle the procession passed through EDSA, turning right at Ayala Ave., stopping at the Ninoy Aquino Monumnent for a prayer and a final confetti shower then to Buendia, Osmeña Highway, Quirino Ave., Roxas Blvd. and finally into Intramuros.

Photos from Ayala Ave. here

August 4, 2009 - People lined-up outside the Manila Cathdral on the last day of the public viewing despite the rains and the very long wait. Despite some who gave up and went home, the line grew longer extending to Muralla St., in Intramuros and circling back to the Cathedral. Souvenir items were sold out. The public viewing was up to 4:00 a.m. the next morning.

Photos from Manila Cathdral here

August 5, 2009 - At about 3:30 a.m., President Gloria Arroyo, straight from the airport, visited the wake. A mass was held at 9:00 a.m. before the funeral procession brought Cory's remains to her final resting place at the Manila Memorial Park in Paranaque. The 9 hour procession passed through Roxas Blvd. - Quirino - Osmena Highway - Sucat.

Photos from Rizal Park here

Photos from Osmeña Highway here

FHM 100 SEXIEST WOMEN 2009 VICTORY PARTY

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FHM 100 Sexiest Women Victory Party 2009
World Trade Center
July 9, 2009

1. Cristine Reyes

2. Megan Fox
3. Marian Rivera
4. Angel Loscin
5. Katrina Halili
6. Iwa Moto
7. Ehra Madrigal
8. Anne Curtis
9. Angelica Panganiban
10. Pauleen Luna
11. Valerie "Bangs" Garcia
12. Rhian Ramos
13. Diana Zubiri
14. Mariel Rodriguez
15. Iya Villania
16. Bianca King
17. Jennylyn Mercado
18. Maja Salvador
19. Heart Evangelista
20. Carlene Aguilar
21. Alessandra de Rossi
22. Precious Adona
23. Kim Chiu
24. EB Babes
25. Karylle
26. KC Concepcion
27. Paloma
28. Sarah Geronimo
29. Maui Taylor
30. Valerie Concepcion
31. Krista Ranillo
32. Maggie Wilson
33. Bea Alonzo
34. Shaina Magdayao
35. RR Enriquez
36. Iza Calzado
37. Cherry Ann Kubota
38. Andrea del Rosario
39. Gail Nicolas
40. Michelle Madrigal
41. Jacq Yu
42. Rich Asuncion
43. Jennica Garcia
44. Joyce So
45. Katya Santos
46. Toni Gonzaga
47. Niña Jose
48. Carla Abellana
49. Jean Garcia
50. Jaymee Joaquin
51. Francine Prieto
52. Regine Velasquez
53. Yasmien Kurdi
54. Gwen Garci
55. Maria Ozawa
56. Bianca Gonzales
57. Kitty Girls
58. Rufa Mae Quinto
59. Daiana Menezes
60. Hazel Ann Mendoza
61. Roxanne Guinoo
62. Jessica Alba
63. Amanda Griffin
64. Regine Angeles
65. Aubrey Miles
66. Jewel Mische
67. Maureen Larrazabal
68. Paw Diaz
69. Jeri Lee
70. Cristina Garcia
71. Asia Agcaoili
72. Eula Valdez
73. Pops Fernandez
74. Jenny Miller
75. Bubbles Paraiso
76. Kris Bernal
77. Raine Larrazabal
78. Nikki Gil
79. Sheree
80. Jennifer Lee
81. Angelina Jolie
82. Maxene Magalona
83. Nicole Scherzinger
84. Arra Castro
85. Jackie Rice
86. Joyce Jimenez
87. Alodia Gosiengfiao
88. Alyssa Alano
89. Lovi Poe
90. Anna Scott
91. Ryza Cenon
92. Kristine Jaca
93. Chariz Solomon
94. Michaela Espinosa
95. Jamilla Obispo
96. Savanah Lamsen
97. Sheena Halili
98. Megan Young
99. Kristine Hermosa
100. Sarah Polverini

Names in Bold Characters attended the event.

More Photos here:
BATCH 1
BATCH 2
BATCH 3
BATCH 4
BATCH 5

TOYCON 2009

2009-06-14T17:50:00.004+08:00

The 8th Philippine Toys, Hobbies and Collectibles Convention
June 13-14, 2009
Megatrade Hall 2-3 and Conference Center A and B
SM Megamall, 5th Level Bldg. B
10am-9pm
www.toyconph.com

TOYS /BUSTS / FIGURES

THE COSPLAYERS

Photos of the Cosplay Competition here

Batch 1

Batch 2

FHM STREET PARTY

2009-06-04T01:07:00.002+08:00

Eastwood Center Park
May 21, 2009 (Thursday) 7:00 P.M.

MORE PICS HERE:
Batch 1
Batch 2
Batch 3

FASHION WEEK 09 - PENSHOPPE COLLECTION

2009-06-03T01:14:00.003+08:00

SM Mall of Asia
Main Mall Atrium
May 30, 2009 (Saturday) 6:30 P.M.

MORE PICS HERE

FASHION WEEK 09 - PREMIER A

2009-06-02T00:54:00.001+08:00

SMX Convention Center
Function Room 2 & 3
May 26, 2009 (Tuesday) 9:30 P.M.

ANGELO ESTERA

MORE PICS HERE

JEROME SALAYA ANG

MORE PICS HERE

JOEL ESCOBER

MORE PICS HERE

RANDALL SOLOMON

MORE PICS HERE

RAOUL RAMIREZ

MORE PICS HERE

YAKO REYES

MORE PICS HERE

2009 MOSSIMO BIKINI SUMMIT

2009-05-26T02:09:00.007+08:00

May 16, bad weather in Boracay canceled the grand finals of the 2009 Mossimo Bikini Summit as the set and some equipment were destroyed. Instead, the event was held at the SM Skydome of SM North EDSA Mall in Quezon City, Philippines last May 23. I was fortunate enough to get hold of one of the last few remaining tickets available.

THE WINNERS

Jiro Shirakawa and Vanessa Dime

1st Runners-up: Angelo Cacciatore and Rachel Anne Bustamante

2nd Runners-ups: Mark Manicad and Sharla O’Hara

More Pictures here:
Batch 1
Batch 2
Batch 3
Batch 4

ALIWAN FIESTA 2009 - DAY 2

2009-04-27T21:25:00.005+08:00

April 24, 2009, 8:00 P.M. - Reyna ng Aliwan Pageant

The loveliest ladies representing different festivals from all over the country vie for the title of festival queen. Hosted by Randy Santiago, with musical numbers by Jan Nieto & Bugoy Drilon.

Candidate 01 KARATONG FESTIVAL - Ariane May Briones

Candidate 02 DINAGYANG FESTIVAL- Natalie Grace Roberts

Candidate 03 PAMULINAWEN FESTIVAL - Kate Lao

Candidate 04 FIESTA DE TOROS - Alona Pasague

Candidate 05 PULANG ANGUI FESTIVAL - Ashley Ann Himor

Candidate 06

Candidate 07

Candidate 08 TUNA FESTIVAL - Romarie Cunanan

Candidate 09 MIMODOMAN KALILANGAN FESTIVAL - Charise Hannah Ingente

Candidate 10

Candidate 11 CARAGAN FESTIVAL - Rizelle Manio

Candidate 12 IBON-EBON FESTIVAL - Stephanie Rae Paras

Candidate 13 PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL - Parul Framil Shah

Candidate 14 LAMBAYOK FESTIVAL - Nerissa Dimaculangan

Candidate 15 KASADYAHAN FESTIVAL - Marie June Bebing

Candidate 16

Candidate 17

Candidate 18 KADAYAWAN FESTIVAL- Aliah Heitz

Candidate 19

Candidate 20

Candidate 21

Candidate 22

Candidate 23

BOLING BOLING FESTIVAL- Ma. Christia Josefa Luna
LAKBAYAW FESTIVAL -April Pineda
PAKALOG FESTIVAL- Anne Camille del Rosario
PANGISDAAN FESTIVAL - Camille Ramos
GAW-GAWAYAN FESTIVAL - Ma. Genina Isidro
BARAGTAN FESTIVAL - Thoreen Halvorsen
BAULAN FESTIVAL - Katrina Malahay

MORE PICTURES OF CANDIDATES 1 - 12

MORE PICTURES OF CANDIDATES 13 - 23

MORE PAGEANT PHOTOS

ALIWAN FIESTA 2009 - DAY 1

2009-04-24T15:28:00.009+08:00

April 23, 2009 7:00 P.M. - Pasakalye

Inter-scholastic dance competition & band concert featuring Hale, Mocha, Andrew E with 90,7 Love Radio's Nicole Hyala & Chris Tsuper.

MOCHA

GROUP 1 - 4

ANDREW E

GROUP 5 - 9

CHRIS TSUPER & NICOLE HYALA

THE WINNERS

HALE

MORE PICTURES

CARACOL FESTIVAL 2009

2009-01-20T22:50:00.001+08:00

The City Government of Makati and the Museum and Cultural Affairs Office (MCAO), brought to us the Caracol Festival 2009 last January 18, 2009. Makati’s answer to Mardi Gras! The highlight of the festivity will be a costume and Street dancing competition, wherein the participants, all dressed-up in colorful Mother Earth-inspired costumes such as flowers, fruits, trees, and rare animals, will perform ethnic and tribal dances.

Preparations started the at 3:00pm at the Gabriela Silang Car Park, beside the Makati Stock Exchange Building, Makati Ave., cor Ayala Ave. The Street dancing parade started at 4:00pm from Ayala Avenue towards Paseo de Roxas where there will be a stage for final presentation and judging.

The annual celebration of Caracol is part of the city government’s continuing commitment to preserve and instill awareness of our cultural heritage and to promote the importance of preserving and conserving our environment and natural resources.

This year's Caracol Festival 2009 has a total of 19 Participants that will see action and strut their stuff on the Ayala Ave. Participants from the Grade school to College took part in the Festival.

Schools and participants include:

* Makati Elementary School for Makati I division
* East Rembo Elementary School for Makati II division
* Bangkal Elementary School for Makati III
* Maximo Estrella, F. Benitez for Makati IV division
* Nicanor Garcia for Makati IV division
* Jose Magsaysay Elementary Schools for Makati IV division
* South Cembo Elementary School for Makati V division
* Palanan Elementary School for Makati VI division

For the High School division

* Bangkal High School
* Benigno Aquino High School
* Fort Bonifacio High School
* Gen. Pio del Pilar National High School
* Makati High School
* Makati Science High School
* Pitogo High School
* San Antonio National High School
* San Isidro National High School

Source: philippinefiestas.com

BIGGEST FULL MOON OF 2009

2009-01-13T23:46:00.006+08:00

According to NASA scientists, saturday night's (January 10, 2009) moon will be 14% bigger and 30% brighter than other full moons. The big and bright full moon owes to it being very close to earth, called "perigee".

Earth, the moon and the sun are all bound together by gravity, which keeps us going around the sun and keeps the moon going around us as it goes through phases. The moon makes a trip around Earth every 29.5 days.

The orbit is not a perfect circle. One portion is about 31,000 miles (50,000 km) closer to our planet than the farthest part, so the moon's apparent size in the sky changes. Saturday night the moon will be at perigee, the closest point to us on this orbit.

Perigee Full Moons come along once or twice a year. 2008 ended with one and now 2009 is beginning with another. NASA reports that "It's the best kind of déjà vu for people who love the magic of a moonlit landscape."

SOURCE: SCIENCE@NASA

RACE QUEENS OF THE M.A.S. 2008 - PART 3

2008-11-28T13:36:00.001+08:00

Special appearance of Viva Hot Babe Jennifer Lee

RACE QUEENS OF THE M.A.S. 2008 - PART 2

2008-11-27T13:31:00.001+08:00

RACE QUEENS OF THE M.A.S. 2008 - PART 1

2008-11-26T13:04:00.005+08:00

MANILA AUTO SALON 2008 - ENTRIES PART 5

2008-11-25T21:49:00.006+08:00

continued from previous post

ENTRY 122 - 1986 PORSCHE 944

ENTRY 123 - 2007 HONDA CIVIC

ENTRY 124 - 1996 HONDA CIVIC

ENTRY 125 - ISUZU ALTERRA

ENTRY 128 - 2001 NISSAN VERITA

ENTRY 130 - 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER

ENTRY 131 - 2006 FORD FOCUS

ENTRY 132 - 2006 MAZDA 3

ENTRY 135 - 2006 BMW 316i

ENTRY 136 - 2006 TOYOTA HI-LUX

ENTRY 138 - HONDA CRV

ENTRY 139 - 2001 MB E320

ENTRY 140 - 2007 HONDA CIVIC FD

ENTRY 141 - 2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE

ENTRY 142 - 1989 MERCEDES BENZ SEC 560

ENTRY 143 - 2007 SUZUKI SWIFT

ENTRY 144 - 2000 HONDA SIR

ENTRY 145 - HONDA SIR

ENTRY 146 - 2007 FORD FOCUS

ENTRY 148 - 1996 CHEVY ASTROVAN

ENTRY 149 - 2007 HONDA CIVIC

ENTRY 151 - SUZUKI MULTI CAB

ENTRY 152 - 1989 NISSAN SUNNY

ENTRY 153 - 2003 FORD EXPORT

That's it for the cars, though there are still more entries that I wasn't able to shoot. Up next, the Race Queens of the Manila Auto Salon.

MANILA AUTO SALON 2008 - ENTRIES PART 4

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continued from previous post

ENTRY 92 - 2004 NISSAN XTRAIL

ENTRY 93 - 2005 TOYOTA FORTUNER

ENTRY 94 -

ENTRY 95 - 1982 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER BJ40

ENTRY 96 - 1992 TOYOTA LAND CRUISER

ENTRY 97 - SUBARU STi

ENTRY 98 - 1994 NISSAN SAFARI

ENTRY 99 - 2008 MITSUBISHI STRADA

ENTRY 100 - 2004 MITSUBISHI STRADA

ENTRY 102 - 1999 TOYOTA HILUX

ENTRY 103 - HONDA CRV

ENTRY 104 - 2004 MITSUBISHI EVO 8

ENTRY 105 - CHEVY IMPALA

ENTRY 110 - MITSUBISHI EVO 8

ENTRY 111 - 1995 KENWURTH T600

ENTRY 112 - 2007 HONDA JAZZ

ENTRY 113 - 2008 TOYOTA FJ CRUSIER

ENTRY 115 - MERCEDES BENZ SLK

ENTRY 116 - 2003 HONDA S2000

ENTRY 117 - 2008 MITSUBISHI EVO X

ENTRY 118 - 1973 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO

ENTRY 119 - 1959 CHEROLET IMPALA

to be continued on next post..

MANILA AUTO SALON 2008 - ENTRIES PART 3

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continued from previous post

ENTRY 61 - 2000 NISSAN SILVIA 515

ENTRY 62 - 198 BMW

ENTRY 66 - 2004 TOYOTA MRS

ENTRY 70 - 1932 FORD VICTORIA

ENTRY 71 - 1996 BMW Z3

ENTRY 72 - 1991 MINI COOPER

ENTRY 73 - 1991 TOYOTA COROLLA XL4

ENTRY 74 - 1987 MERCEDES BENZ 30CE

ENTRY 75 - 2000 FORD EXPEDITION XLT

ENTRY 76 - 1995 MAZDA RX7

ENTRY 77 - 1986 MINI COOPER

ENTRY 78 - 2008 BMW 3161

ENTRY 85 - 2006 HONDA CIVIC

ENTRY 86 - 2000 HONDA SIR

ENTRY 87 - 1990 TOYOTA COROLLA

ENTRY 88 - 1997 HONDA CRV

to be continued on next post..

MANILA AUTO SALON 2008 - ENTRIES PART 2

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continued from previous post

ENTRY 31 - 2006 INFINITY G35

ENTRY 32 - 1965 FORD MUSTANG

ENTRY 33 - 2005 FORD MUSTANG SHELBY

ENTRY 35 - 2007 HONDA CIVIC

ENTRY 37 - 1996 MITSUBISHI PAJERO

ENTRY 41 - 2005 VOLVO XC70

ENTRY 42 - 2001 VOLVO S8076 TWIN TURBO

ENTRY 44 - 1997 NISSAN SILVA (200SX)

ENTRY 45 - 2001 NISSAN SIRENA

ENTRY 48 - 1998 MITSUBISHI LANCER GSR

ENTRY 49 - 2006 MAZDA 3

ENTRY 55 - 1961 VOLKSWAGEN KARMAN GHIA

ENTRY 56 - 1969 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE

ENTRY 57 - 1997 BMW Z3

ENTRY 58 - 1998 MAZDA MIATA

to be continued on next post..

MANILA AUTO SALON 2008 - ENTRIES PART 1

2008-11-20T09:48:00.003+08:00

Manila Auto Salon 2008
SMX Convention Center
Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City
November 20 - 23, 2008

More than 170 entries competing in different categories gave visitors an eyeful of Hot Custom Vehicles, Drift Cars, Race Cars, Engines & Race Queens in this Aftermarket event.

Celebrities like Gerald Anderson, John Prats, Viva Hot Babe Jennifer Lee, Maverick, JV Ejercito and personalities from the auto and racing industry were also on hand for seminars, autograph signing and photo ops.

And of course, the lovely race queens whom photographers really came to see.

ENTRY 01 - 2006 HONDA CIVIC FD

ENTRY 02 - 2007 HONDA CIVIC

ENTRY 03 - 2007 HONDA CIVIC FD

ENTRY 04 - 2005 HONDA CIVIC VTS

ENTRY 05 - 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER GT

ENTRY 06 - 2008 TOYOTA VARIS

ENTRY 07 - FORD E150

ENTRY 08 - NISSAN CEFIRO

ENTRY 09 - 1983 MERCEDES BENZ 190E

ENTRY 10 - 1989 NISSAN CEFIRO A31

ENTRY 12 - FORD EXPEDITION

ENTRY 13 - 2007 BMW E390

ENTRY 16 - 1998 NISSAN SILVA S14

ENTRY 17 - 1997 MAZDA RX 7

ENTRY 19 - 2008 TOYOTA YARIS

ENTRY 22 - 2008 MITSUBISHI LANCER EVO X

ENTRY 25 - NISSAN CEFIRO

ENTRY 26 - 1994 HONDA CIVIC EG

ENTRY 27 2004 HONDA JAZZ GD1

ENTRY 28 - 1997 HONDA DIESEL

ENTRY 29 -

ENTRY 30 -

to be continued on next post..

MAKATI AT NIGHT

2008-11-18T00:51:00.000+08:00

Here are some hand held shots I took after work.

Some shots using an 8-star cross filter.

ARANETA CENTER LIGHTS UP FOR CHRISTMAS

2008-11-16T23:13:00.006+08:00

November 7, a tradition that began since 1981, the lighting of the Giant Christmas Tree was held at the heart of Araneta Center, Cubao. A week after that, just across Dampa sa Farmer's Market the lighting of the life-sized Belen took place.

The Christmas themed decorations lit-up the streets of the country’s premiere lifestyle center.

I was really hoping to be at the lighting of the Giant Christmas Tree & Belen this year but overtime work prevented me from doing so. So I just have to settle for night shooting instead.

MANILA ZOO PORTRAITS

2008-11-16T13:03:00.007+08:00

POWER RANGERS MEET & GREET

2008-11-08T09:51:00.013+08:00

Power Rangers Operation Overdrive Meet & Greet
Toy Kingdom SM Megamall
Nov. 8, 2008

25 BEST-LOVED PHILIPPINE CHILDREN'S BOOK CHARACTERS

2008-09-17T22:07:00.004+08:00

The 29th Manila International Book Fair greeted visitors with rubber foam statues of the 25 best-loved Philippine children's book characters on display in the main lobby of the SMX convention center.

PANDAKOTYONG
From: Pandakotyong - Ang mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang by Severino Reyes

PILO
From: Si Pilong Patago-tago

LOLA
From: Ang Pambihirang Buhok ni Lola

KAS
From: Ang Barumbadong Bus

BUTSIKI
From: Ang Unang Baboy sa Langit

OG UHOG
From: Og Uhog

FELIMON
From: Felimon Mamon

EMANG ENKANTADA AT ANG TATLONG HARAGAN
From: Emang Engkantada at ang Tatlong Haragan

PAGONG AT ANG MATSING
From: Pagong at Matsing

IBONG ADARNA
From: Ibong Adarna

CARANCAL
From: Adventures of Carancal

AMPALAYA
From: Ang Alamat ng Ampalaya

RAQUEL
From: Ang Pambihirang Buhok ni Raquel

MARIANG SINUKUAN
From: Ang Hukuman ni Sinukuan

CHENILYN
From: Chenilyn! Chenilyn!

ONYOK
From: Ang Mahiyaing Manok

PILANDOK
From: The Pilandok Series

JUAN TAMAD
From: Juan Tamad

DWENDE
From:Ang Parusa ng Dwende

LANGGAM AT TIPAKLONG
From: Si Langgam at si Tipaklong

MARIANG ALIMANGO
From: Mariang Alimango

PELES
From: Ang Kamatis ni Peles

ROSAMISTICA
From: Rosamistica - Ang Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang

TIKTAKTOK AT PIKPAKBOOM
From: Tiktaktok at Pikpakbum

MATEO
From: The Oh Mateo! Series

29TH MANILA INTERNATIONAL BOOK FAIR

2008-09-16T22:02:00.005+08:00

September 12 - 16, 2008
SMX Convention Center
SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

The country's premiere book event brought back publishers, booksellers, authors, writers & illustrators under one roof. Featuring the latest titles, local and imported hard to find books, seminars & workshops, storytelling sessions & book launchings.

Book Launch of Julius Villanueva's "Life in Progress: Book 2" & Stanley Chi's "Chopsticks Book 2"

THE GIRLS OF THE 2ND P.I.M.S. - PORTRAITS 2

2008-09-04T21:28:00.000+08:00

Still shooting...

THE GIRLS OF THE 2ND P.I.M.S. - PORTRAITS

2008-09-03T01:08:00.010+08:00

This event had some familiar faces from previous cars shows and also some new faces.

THE GIRLS OF THE 2ND P.I.M.S. - GROUP PICS

2008-09-02T23:34:00.005+08:00

Once again, no car show would be complete without the lovely ladies promoting the brands. It not a surprise anymore if half of the attendees were here primarily for them and not the cars.

THE 2ND PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW

2008-09-01T23:06:00.006+08:00

The 2nd Philippine International Motor Show
World Trade Center, Metro Manila, Pasay City
August 21 - 24, 2008

15 global auto brands together with local auto parts industry under 1 roof, showcasing Concept Cars, New Models, Fuel Efficient Engines, Motor Sports & Road Safety Workshops.

This was a very interactive car show, not only did it have the usual car / media presentations, parts & accessories, this event had different attractions which included production numbers, face painting, kiddie activities, live bands and even a fashion show.

And for the serious buyers, BPI was on hand to process loan papers and offered special auto financing rates.

Audi shows off the sleek R8, this is probably the most photographed car and the car visitors wanted to be photographed with.

Toyota Motors Corp's A-BAT, a truck-car hybrid concept vehicle, a compact version of a pick-up truck.

Honda Cars Philippines

BMW

Suzuki

Mitsubishi

Ford

Kia Motors

Volvo

STAR WARS: CLONE WARS MOA EVENT

2008-08-25T13:33:00.006+08:00

Star wars fans of all ages were on hand for the Star Wars: Clone Wars event held at the Mall of Asia's Main Mall Atrium last August 23 & 24.

Featured in the event were Star Wars toy collectons / dioramas, Star Wars video games, Star Wars Merchandises, interactive activities for the kids and the Meet & Greet with the Star Wars characters courtesy of The Philippine Outpost of the 501st Legion group who were swamped by kids & parents for photo ops.

THE TOYS COLLECTIONS

MEET & GREET

TOYS & MERCHANDISE

VIEW FROM THE TOP

more pictures:

WGC 2008 - COSPLAY COMPETITION

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THE WINNERS

1st Place - Optimus Prime

2nd Place - Scar Predator

3rd Place - Iron Monger

It's been a while since I last attended a cosplay competition due to my busy schedule. It's nice to be able to shoot again.

You really have to admire the passion of the cosplayers / contestants in coming up with bigger and better costumes, they have raised the standards of cosplaying, from the simple "coat & tie with make-up" and fancy colored hairs that still don't make them look like the characters they're supposed to imitate. Cosplayers now pay very close attention to details. They do what they do so well, that some of them even get featured on TV shows & magazine.

Personally, I think the prizes are second priority to them. (seeing at how small they are) To them it's about having fun, being with their peers and showing off their artistic talents. Seriously, why would you spend time, money and effort in doing something you're not passionate about.

One of the fan favorites was the cute Scar Predator cosplayer. It was actually a little girl inside that suit. I asked how long it took to make the costume and the father told me that he did it every midnight for 3 months. Now that's passion!

Here are the other contestants that day:

WORLD CYBER GAMES 2008

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JULY 13, 2008 - MALL OF ASIA (MAIN MALL ATRIUM)
EVENT

BACKSTAGE

COSPLAYERS

COSPLAY COMPETITION

FILIPINO - CHINESE FRIENDSHIP DAY 2008

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JUNE 7, 2008 - PLAZA LORENZO RUIZ, BINONDO, MANILA

PARADE

CULTURAL SHOW

FIREWORKS

3RD WORLD PYRO OLYMPICS 2008 - WEEK 5

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MAY 31, 2008 - FELLOWSHIP OF FIRE & THE PHILIPPINE PYRO-MUSICAL EXHIBITION

(SHOT FROM THE SEASIDE AREA BEHIND FOLK ARTS THEATRE - CCP COMPLEX)

7:30 P.M.

9:00 P.M.

3RD WORLD PYRO OLYMPICS 2008 - WEEK 4

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MAY 24, 2008 - KOREA VS AUSTRALIA
(SHOT FROM THE MANILA FILM CENTER - CCP COMPLEX)

7:30 P.M.

9:00 P.M.

FLORES DE MAYO - BEHIND THE SCENES

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The excited sagalas and konsortes getting last minute instructions before the show.

Another look at the beautifully designed gowns and ternos.

FLORES DE MAYO FASHION

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May 4, 2008, Rajah Sulayman Park, Roxas Boulevard. The Congregacion del Santisimo Nombre del Niño Jesus on its 29th year mounted its version of the Flores de Mayo with 31 designs by some of the leading designers in the country.

A procession in Roxas Boulevard followed the presentation with a dinner and an awarding ceremony hosted by Boots Anson-Roa and Leo Martinez at Intramuros' Punta Real Gardens.

"Rosa Mystica" by guest designer, Aureo Alonzo, escorted by Polo Ravales.

ALIWAN BEAUTIES ON PARADE

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After the heavy downpour, the show must go on.

ALIWAN FIESTA 2008 PERFORMERS

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The excited Aliwan Fiesta perferomers in their colorful costumes.

ALIWAN FIESTA 2008 GRAND PARADE FLOATS

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To celebrate Filipino craftsmanship and ingenuity, the Aliwan Fiesta has a float competition that features local folklore and indigenous traditions from various regions all over the country.

Float designs will make use of local textiles, decorative mats, and basketry in vibrant colors, all bearing distinct regional imprints of master weavers. Agricultural produce and flowers will also be used as accessories and raw material for the floats.

Laoag’s Pamulinawen Festival Float

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Mamasapano, Maguindanao's Kalilintad Festival Float

Sultan Kudarat's Kang’Gelal Festival Float

Isabela’s Gakit Festival Float

Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao's Kalilangan Festival Float

Cotabato's Shariff Kabunsuan Festival Float

Cebu's Sinulog Festival Float

__ Festival Float

Leyte's Alikaraw Festival Float

Iloilo's Dinagyang Festival Float

__ Festival Float

Baguio City's Panagbenga Festival Float

Mountain Province's Lang-ay Festival Float

Parang, Sariff Kabunsuan's Pakalagyan Festival Float

Lamitan's Lami-Lamihan Festival Float

__ Festival Float

Leganes, Iloilo's Sa-ad Festival Float

REYNA NG ALIWAN: EVENING GOWN

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The candidates in their lovely, elegant evening gowns.

REYNA NG ALIWAN: TALENT SHOW

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Singing, dancing, story telling and even a magic show. The ladies show off their talents in this part of the pageant.

REYNA NG ALIWAN: SWIMSUIT COMPETITION

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No doubt the most awaited portion of the pageant, this was the hardest for me to shoot. Aside from the moving subject and camera shake dilemma, I had to deal with the crowding audience who all of the sudden brought out their camera phones and digicams and started bumping into each other.

Here are the 24 young beautiful ladies parading in their sexy swimsuits. Enjoy!!

REYNA NG ALIWAN: COSTUMES

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The 2nd day of the Aliwan Fiesta featured the Reyna ng Aliwan pageant. Lovely young ladies from various regions of the country vie for the title of Reyna ng Aliwan 2008. The first part of the pageant shows the ladies in costumes representing their respective regions.

ALIWAN FIESTA 2008

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The festive month of May kicks off the celebrations with the 3-day Aliwan Fiesta.

May 1: Pasakalye 2008 - a campus dance showdown between high school and collegiate groups.

May 2: Reyna ng Aliwan 2008 - lovely ladies from various regions vie for the tiele of festival queen.

May 3: Grand Parade showcasing 24 festival floats beginning at the Quirino Grandstand up to the CCP complex and a Street Dance Competition.

Shots of the performers rehearsing for the street dance competition on May 3.

Adding to the celebration later that night were live performances by bands such as 6 Cycle Mind, Shamrock and Calla Lily.