Captain America: Civil War

 

April 27,2016. Newport Cinemas Resorts World Manila. A Marvel Movie Battle I will never ever forget. Captain America: Civil War blasted the movie screen on its premier when the clock hits 8:00 pm last night.

Lucky to be one of the chosen ones by Next of Light Network, I've watched a phenomenal movie of a life time. Not really a fan of comics and stuff but I have watched Marvel movies for quite sometime already. I'm a fan of blasts and powers and you know, those kind of effects where someone has this special ability. This film really rocked my night.

I arrived in RWM a few minutes before 7PM to get my pass and oh my gawd. fans of Marvels from young age to young hearts swarmed in the entrances and ticket booths of Newport Cinema. There was even a dad wearing a spider man costume with his family and kids. Some were wearing shirts with Iron man or Captain America. It's like a political campaign between those superheroes!

I was assisted very well by our friends in PMCM Events Management until the time we needed to go inside the movie house. I went out for a while then when I got back, I was pretty surprised when my name was called because I won in a raffle by Cross!! And I was like wwwhooaaa!! ahah never really won something flashy in a bloggers meet and hell yeah my smile crossed my ears! Thank God for this blessing and to Cross, I really like the prize! Sophisticated and elegant pen just like me. ahem. :p

There are other winners too but wait it's just one time for me so lets keep the spotlight on me for a few lol.

Though I was sitting just a seat away from the big screen, I didn't trade places because I fealt really comfy with my seat already. I was a happy kid. When the light dimmed and the movie started, I was like here we goooooo!! Honestly, I was somewhat expecting it to be a little sort of like uhmm similar to a recent super hero film i watched but hey hey hey... this one is like a juicy yummy action filled movie that i liked!!! and oh yeah fights scenes are AWESOME! not too runchy but just enough to make me say wow. It also took us to different places in the world because of the plot, hey, travelling while just sitting back and relaxing while watching a movie.. what more can I ask for the night?!!

DO NOT LEAVE UNTIL THE CREDITS ARE ALL DONE! again. ALL DONE! or else you'll miss a very enticing teaser!! I though it was over until I was supposed to step out I heard something and I was like.. no way.. almost missed that!! 

On our way out, the generous sponsors of the block screening shared some of their goodies to those who watched it with them. Overall, the Movie is a 9 / 10 for me. it was great and I didn't fell asleep nor got bored. right balance of action and effects and the story, WOW. SO COOL.

Special Thanks again to Next Tugade of Light Network, PMCM Events Management, Newport Cinema Resortworld Manila, Cross, When in Manila, Hygienix, Youc1000, Nissin Yakisoba, Kettle Korn, etc.

and oh.. yeah.. Im for team Captain America. oohh I dont wanna spoil anything but if you gonna watch it.. ohh there's a scene there where he flexed.. I was like.. Oh.. wow... Hallelujah!!! lol. Highly recommended film and I bet its worth to see in the big screen! have fun and enjoy!!

(photo credits: google search)

Philippine's Presidential Election 2016

 Many of us have watched the debates. Perhaps one or two out of three. Have seen social media feeds from tv,fb,ig etc. Have heard words from the candidates from their campaigns and thru radio interviews. Many of us have deciphered the platforms, capabilities, possibilities, potentials and including the character and behaviours of the presidential candidates. Some of us werent convinced and some already decided on who to vote. Some of us try to convince those who are undecided to vote for who we are rooting for.

I believe that we should not just focus on those who cant pick their bets yet. But we, as social media users and community called netizens, should be more concerned about those fellow voters who doesnt have access like us. On how we can influence them,not specifically to vote for our chosen one but, to use their one voice to stand up and use for their welfare. For the common good. For their family and community. Its a fact that majority of the voters are from areas and whose mindsets are somehow different from us. Propaganda, vote buying, dirty tactics, etc are already expected. Lets be real. 

If you're reading this, i challenge you. Yes you a fellow Filipino voter. To reach out to those who needs us. Who needs to be informed. Who needs opinions and options that will greatly affect us. This isnt just an election. This is the gauge of our country as a nation. Lets not bash each other for having different candidates that we will support. Lets divert that energy. Effort and knowledge to those who needs it. The Filipino mass.lets do our part. Lets all act. Lets help each other. Lets reach out. Lets all be responsible. Let our sole voices be a spark of flame of good information. Let us start the march and choir of a hopeful new era of our country

* this is just my personal opinion and my two cents regarding the coming Presidential election in the Philippines 2016.

(photo credits: google images)

Sapi-an Capiz Grotto: Stop over

Traveling Panay Island and got some spare time? 

Along the way, you may visit the Grotto in Sapi-an Capiz. It's a hill created for devotees and for those who wish to have a place of tranquility amidst the hurly burly city life. 

Grotto in Sapi-an has a pool of Koi fishes as you enter and you may buy fish feed for 5php in their receiving area. You can also see the schedule of the mass posted there.

. If you like stairs and prepared for an ascend, it has a series of it and it will take you to a stunning ending. Along the way you will be welcomed by a big image of Our Lady of Lourdes where you can light candles (you can also but it from the entrance). You can also touch the image from its back, The top of the hill, you will see a sculpture of Jesus' resurrection and a tall cross on the other side. Though the original structure was affected by the recent super typhoon, the promise of the view from the hilltop is greatly rewarding.

When you go down the stairs, you can also see an Adoration chapel where you can rest your soul in prayers and communion with God.

If you're looking for some spiritual hub and in Roxas City or Iloilo, you can take a bus ride and drop off in Mambusao Capiz, You can take a motor bike ride to the place of prayers in a few minutes. 

There's no entrance fee but you may donate your extra blessing in their donation boxes. This place is recommended for those who got some spare time and wanted to see something related to the Catholic religion. At least 15 to an hour will be enough for a quick drop by. As long as, where ever you are, you have a strong faith in God and submit to Him everything.

Bulabog Putian Iloilo

 Iloilo Philippines is one of the places I've wanted to visit since I was in college. I've heard alot of great spots and things to do there. Having known friends who were from there or those who already visited the area enticed me to put it in my bucket list. Early this year I had a chance to take a glimpse of a part of Iloilo, Bulabog Putian. Trekker, traveler and discoverer for almost a decade, I decided to have a sneak peak of the hidden park.

With the help of the the Department of Tourism of Dingle.Iloilo, I was able to find a place to stay and get the chance to trek the mountain. I asked the locals about the caves and they told me that the name "bulabog putian"was derived from being "disturbed" (bulabog) because of its numerous caves used to be the refuge during the war days and because the of the color of the rocks which is mostly likely white (putian). 

Bulabog Putian houses numerous caves from small ones to almost as big a cathedral where some pilgrimage visits during holy week. I visit 4 only due to time restriction but those caves are just enough for me to say that it's one of the places I can recommend to those who has gone cavig in sagada and other commercialized caves in the country.

I stopped over first in Moroboro Spring, the guest house where I stayed and left my excess stuff, before I took my first steps. From there, I thought I can take a walk going to the foot of the mountain but nnnooo... lol. take a tricycle instead and tell the driver to take you to bulabog Putian. 

Since it's a Nature Park, there's a DENR desk where you can hire a guide and get a quick orientation about the place. They people of there are also friendly and they made me try the fresh water from the mountain and oh gosh, it tastes good. The time I went there I met a father and son duo who joined me in the trek and our guide kuya Orlan gave us alot of information along the way and oh he takes great photos. trust me lol.

Along the way, you will be mesmerized by the tallest and oldest trees and get energized by the fresh air you breath while you walk. The mountain is also the home of a lot of faura and fuana that will thrill your eyes and make you smile :) 

How to go to Bulabog Putian?

You can take a domestic flight to Roxas or Iloilo then take a bus ride going to Dingle. In my case, I experienced in taking a roro. Ceres bus terminal in pasay have trips going there for approximately 1500php. It's almost a 20 hour trip. Bus travels to Batangas port (1st stop over), then the bus will taken to mindoro then to caticlan then to iloilo. You will enjoy the view of the ocean along the way and if you have sea or motion sickness, try to take meds first because the waters might cradle the ferry very well. 

Drop off in Dingle where you can see a tricycle terminal and a basketball court in the corners of the street. You can take a tricycle ride from there to a terminal of tricyles again that will take you to bulabog putian.(fare vaies from number of pax and destination). 

Where to stay?

As reccomended, i stayed in a nice homey place near the park, fan room was 500 per night but its really big and can fit alot of guests. Though its still under renovation they can acomodate you in your stay. The owner and his son and his wife are very friendly and they will treat you like friends who visited their humble abode.

Moroboro Spring
(photos)

Barangay Moroboro Dingle Iloilo.

Mr. Antonio Cahuya Sr. (Owner) 0907 830 0966

Mr. Antonio Cahuya Jr. 0930 052 1991

Joan B. Cahuya 0946 039 4705

For more information you may contact the Department of Tourism of Dingle

0947 742 4341

Local Guide: 

Mr. Orlan P. Francelizo

0921 463 8142

As a solo traveler, Bulabog Putian is highly recommended to those who wish to see more than the usual caves and for those who wants to trek areas that hasn't been fully commercialized. Though the trail might be rocky for some, it's good for newbies and first timers in hiking. The people are very friendly and for those who's into solo backpacking its a good morning hike before you take the night life or beach bumming in other places in Iloilo. Special thanks to the people I met during the trip! God bless!