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Golden Ticket Events Hosts Star Wars: The Force Awakens Premiere

Mandaluyong, Philippines (December 16, 2015) - Golden Ticket Events has just awoken the

force within every Star Wars fan with the exclusive screening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens,

held one day ahead of its December 17 release in the Philippines. The screening was held at

SM Megamall Cinema 3 to a sold-out crowd.

Despite the popularity of the movie, the reception was still unexpected. “The screening was held

in the middle of pre-holiday festivities,” said Kendrick Go, Marketing Director of Golden Ticket

Events. “In spite of their busy schedules, inclement weather, and holiday traffic, our patrons

were still able to make time for the screening. It gives me great pleasure that Golden Ticket

Events is able to continuously provide a memorable movie theatre experience in the

Philippines.”

In celebration of the movie’s exclusive Philippine premiere, Golden Ticket Events amped the

ante and treated patrons to free popcorn, bottled water, and 1,000 PHP worth of goodies and

gift certificates. Even the movie ticket itself, The Golden Ticket, can be used to claim free skin

care services from Forever Beautiful, a facial and slimming spa located in SM Megamall.

Released more than ten years after the film series’ last instalment (Star Wars Episode III:

Revenge of the Sith), Star Wars: The Force Awakens is slated to be the much awaited movie of

the decade. With J. J. Abrams--the man who helped reinvigorate the Star Trek franchise--at the

helm alongside fan favorites Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher, the movie is

expected to break box office records and earn $1 billion in profits.

The seventh installment of George Lucas’ epic space opera, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

follows Han Solo, Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker after the events in Return of the Jedi,

where the Rebel Alliance remains in conflict with the the Galactic Empire.

This special advance screening was brought to you by Business Mirror, ASTIG.PH, View

Magazine, Cook Magazine, Forever Beautiful, Treetop Adventure, Zoomanity Group, and Tag

Media and Public Relations.

Hashtags: #StarWarsGoldenTicket #GoldenTicketPH

Cagbalete Island, Mauban Quezon

2014 gave me a great summer blast! After a great escapade of the Coron Island, me and my traveling buds visited a part of my ancestral town, Quezon Province. Little did I know, there are other beach hubs near our place in Agdangan.

5 AM call time. Me and my friends met in Mc Donalds, a few walk from JAC terminal Pasay. we had a quick catch up and breakfast before we took a bus going to Lucena.. It was a 4 to 6 hour bus trip and the drop off in Lucena Grand Terminal was our quick stop over to eat and use the loo's for 5 php for pee break and 10 php for number 2s. You can ask the security guard or barkers on which bus will take you to Mauban. They usually have uncertain schedule so better ask and gauge the free time you'll have or else you'll wait for few more hours for the next trip.

It was a two hour bumpy bus ride again going to the center of Mauban. You can take a tricyle ride to the market if you need to buy some last minute grocery or buying food and water or you can take a walk going to the port. If you're planning to buy meat make sure you buy enough coal. Make sure you drop by the registry in the port before asking or taking the boat ride.

Sunny morning and we set sail to our destination. It was approximately an hour or so from the port to Villa Cleofas, the resort where we booked our stay. As we come close the island, the water became thinner and we had to jump off the boat and have a long walk to the shore since it was low tide. Oh my, that walk.. ohhh..

We head off to our bunk and prepared our stuff for the beach and also for lunch and dinner. Since it's low tide, we were able to see and visit a sand bar which they call "bonsai island"maybe because it has a group of small trees and it disappears when the tide goes high in the late afternoons.

We talked to some of the neighboring guests and we prepared our dinner. It was a breezy night and we capped it off a little early since we were a little tired from the walks.

We woke up early to see the sunrise, they said it's the most anticipated thing in the island but just personal opinion, it's just a normal sunrise from the ocean. We were able to take a quick dip before the water of the beach gets drained again by the tide. We still managed to have a quick breakfast and oh by the way they charge for hot water and almost everything so make sure you bring what you needed so you can save more.

We head back to the town and had a quick view of the Lucban Church before we head home. The van going to Lucena is just a walk from the church.

Overall, Cagbalete Island is a good place if you want to experience something interesting. You need to have a great company if you will be going to this island and by the way no electricity during day time since it's an island, they are only run by a generator at night. I guess that's all I can share about our Cagbalete experience.

AcCez Fashion by Cez Morales

Facebook groups can really make strangers turn into friends. A few years back, I had an exchange of comments in one of the dog carers group with a lady. At some point, it lead me to check her facebook page to see some photos of her furkids. Apparently, this wonder mom I was chatting with is an artist / entrepreneur.

From then on, aside form from the furparents talk, I became a loyal customer. I was amazed how Ms. Cez Morales hand crafted those stainless steels and turn them into personalized non tarnish accessories. From a raw sheet, she makes fashionable pendants, necklaces, bracelets, rings, bangles, pair of ear rings, key chain, etc! (even name tags for our pets!)

For a very affordable price, you can give your special someone gifts that they can call their own and having their names on it is the cherry on top. I also wear my own picks on a daily basis!

Since its stainless and non tarnish, I never had an issue with my accessories being wet. With the great price, I was able to give my family and dear friends gifts that was delivered in my most convenient courier.

Accez Fashion items are great gifts for all occasions even just for a regular day if you want to make them smile and keep something you know they will and can treasure for a long time.

As a traveler, I know I look fashionable weather I'm in the mountains or the beach. When at work, i look flashy and confident with the pieces I'm wearing. With no other words to describe how happy I am as a customer - friend, I always look forward for great designs and well trusted transactions.

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Beautiful Bohol

Bohol Philippines is one of the finest destinations in our country. I can attest to its greatness when it comes to hospitality, great beaches and phenomenal historical landmarks.

Recently, the department of tourism of Bohol had a tourism fair in glorietta one where they featured list of accommodations and activities that you can do when in Bohol They also showcased some local delicacies and handicrafts made by Boholanos.

Giselle Sanchez, one of my favourite comedienne hosted the event. As usual, she entertained the guest with her intellectual wit and she's a proud Boholana. Speakers from different departments of Bohol were there to invite everyone in the event to visit their humble place and enjoy to the extreme.

One of the highlights of the event was the performance of the famous Loboc Children’s choir.

Nostalgia. Their voices made me remember the time when I was in Bohol.

2011 when I visited the place with my bestfriends and a former lover. We visited the great panglao and alona beaches and OMG, the water is so relaxing! Powdery whitish sand plus blue crystal clear waters! Amazing!

Man made forest is a definite must see in Bohol. It’s a proof that we can still reincarnate our nature’s wonders through effort and dedication of the human race. We also visited the Sandugo mark where a great history of the Philippines is commemorated.

Hungry but still wants to discover more? Try their floating restaurants. For a minimal cost, you will be treated in a great buffet plus cool beach band playing while strolling the river. You will also pass by some tribes who will do a little performance in exchange of any donation. Heart whelming.

Explosion of colours and animal diversity when you stop by the butterfly garden and their mini safari. The specialist from the sanctuary will take a photo of you with a real butterfly wing! how? it's for you to find out. lol. Exotic animals like big snakes, ostirch, flying lemurs, owls etc houses their mini safari.

Not so long ago, the province was hit by a strong earthquake and the historical churches like Baclayon and Loboc were damaged. The local government is doing their best to restore the beauty of the sacred places and be seen by the next generation.

Bohol visit will not be complete without seeing the nature's wonder, The Chocolate Hills. Lumps of land bumps from one of the highest point is something you must see and do when you're there. I can imagine what it looks like when its summer, it will all look like domes of chocolates and uhmm uhmm uhmm I’ll much very single one in my dreams. hehe.

Tarsiers are known as the smallest primate and you can see them resting in a tree trunk when you visit their sanctuary. Ohh. They’re so tiny and cute and so adorable I just wanted to kiss them and hug them but it's a big no no. Let's leave the cutie patotie at peace and just love them by looking at them.

When you visit Asia and the Philippines, you must visit Bohol. You will enjoy every single day and I personally love going back to this paradise over and over again.

Hot to go to Bohol?

Flights to Bohol are available in any major airlines and for only a few minutes, you'll land in Tagbilaran Airport

Where to stay?

There are affordable lodges in the area, you can ask your local guide where you want to stay or you can walk around panglao / alona beaches for some back packers hubs.

How to go around?

You can take a ride from the airport to any destination you wish via jeepney or tricycle but there are friendly drivers who can be your tourist guide for your whole stay for a very reasonable price.

Philippine Ducati Weekend 2014 Experience

Ducati Philippines roared the race tracks of our country once again! Last November 22nd to 23rd 2014, the finest league of motor cycle riders and enthusiasts gathered in Clark International Speedway for the Philippine Ducati Weekend 2014 (PDW2014).

Lucky me to be invited to witness this event by Ms. Cherry Burwell Bustamante of Big Difference Communications, I'm actually thrilled to have a first hand glimpse of whats's happening in an actual race.

Few hours after my work, I immediately went to the start point of the motorcade (which is just a block away from the building I'm working in :p ) and met my fellow bloggers who will also cover the event.

Jaw dropped when the Ducati riders arrived with their breath taking bikes! A buffet of the elite class motorbikes lined up in front of my eye! OH. MI. GAWD. I didn't even bother asking how much each one costs! These toys for the big boys are phenomenal!!

After my moment of adoration, the motorcade started and we all head off to Clark Pampanga. Since this little becky just got off from work and sat beside the driver and was sitting comfortably , boom. I dozed off :p. I woke up a few minutes before we hit our destination and saw a big sign of the event along the way. #BigTime #Shushal :)

Midday was almost nearing when we arrived and met other media correspondents.

Sony Alpha locked in and ready to roll! had a quick scout around the area to saw what's in store for the guests and to my surprise, they have a big play pen for the kids aside from the rodeo ride! Motor owners had their bikes washed by 2 gorgeous ladies in their sexy outfits. Ducati merchandise were also sold in their tents plus some of their high class bikes were showcased.There's also a caricature, spa and henna booths! Well, I had my self inked there, Ducati style :p

It's a bird, it's a plane oh no! It's a stunning blue chopper approaching the race track! Media people.. assemble!!

Riding there were the big bosses of Ducati Philippines and the much anticipated arrival of the Super Bike Champion Carlos Checa!

He immediately rode his motor and joined other bikers in the field when they landed. Now if I'm one of the riders, It could have been an "awesome moment" being in the same track with a champ!

I got goosebumps every time a motor will pass me by, that thunder sound in the race track made my heart pump additional blood. Totally fabulous!

Growing up with a brother who likes speed, I used to see posters of motors racing in our room. Shoot my core but this time, I got them in my hands and I took the photo. That was nirvana!

Aside from the raging bikes, I saw the humble riders and I was pretty amazed how good looking they are. oh ihm. yeah i mean auhm... yeah.. eerrrr... how nice they are. :) they even smiled and accommodated photo ops with some of the guests.

Best one for me was when Mr. "Red Rider" took the hand of the son of my friend and had him ride the bike for a picture with him.

Afternoon was about to wrap up and I had a chance to get some snaps of the Carlos Checa and one of the youngest Pinoy pride ....

When I thought we already had the blast for the day, right after the press con, our night was filled with elegance with a fancy dinner in Fontana Pampanga and rave the rest of the eve in a pool shindig for a Ducati Scrambler party! Cool stuff to end the day! YYEEBBBAAHH!!

Overall, this event will be one of the memorable one for me as an event blogger. The feeling, the sound, the atmosphere filled high end motors around, the total experience... OUTSTANDING! Cheers to the organizers and everyone who are involved in making PDW2014 a success you all deserve a thousand kudos and will be looking forward for more fruitful and adrenaline rushing years for the Philippine Ducati Team!