eagle point resort

05-06 july 2008, anilao, batangas named after the white-hooded kites that play and hunt in the area, eagle point resort nestles on the tip of the calumpang peninsula in mabini, batangas province, about two and a half hours from metro manila. once a privately-owned vacation villa and dive camp, the property is now the premier resort in the anilao-mabini area. (website info) our 2008 company outing was held here. we were given welcome drinks upon arrival, and also a necklace made out of small shells. the staff were really accommodating. then we went to our respective rooms to have rest. our activities were held at sepoc island for...

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enchanted kingdom

sta rosa city, laguna enchanted kingdom is a theme park in the philippines. it is located in santa rosa city, laguna, about 29 kilometers (16.1 miles) from manila. it has a land area of 17 hectares (41 acres). The park is managed and operated by enchanted kingdom inc., formerly named amtrust leisure corporation. enchanted kingdom is a member of the international association of amusement parks and attractions. entrance to the theme park *******page is under construction. these are wiki stuff (temporary conte...

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trekking taal volcano

26 july 2009, talisay, batangas unlike mayon, taal volcano is a complex one. it is not just a standing conical volcano, but has formed its compound parts because of the changes of its eruptive activities throughout time. it is known to be the smallest active volcano in the world. it is more than 50km south of manila, and being famously viewed from tagaytay city. the whole taal volcano island lies within the province of batangas. it is being shared by the town of talisay and san nicolas. the trek we were at club balai isabel during our company outing, and before checking out at noon, we wanted to trek taal volcano first. so we woke...

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club balai isabel

25-26 july 2009, talisay batangas last 2009, we held our company outing at club balai isabel. it is a resort in talisay facing the famous taal volcano, has an infinity pool, hotel rooms, villas and cottages. it covers a total of 9-hectares land area. the resort's facilties are perfect for family affairs, corporate events, holiday vacation, summer and special occasions. good food will be served, you can go swimming in the pool, kayak and sail, ride a boat and trek taal volcano. the place's setting is perfect for wedding and pre-nuptial events with nature as its theme. it also has function rooms that can hold up to...

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club manila east, taytay

taytay, rizal club manila east, a premier getaway destination has been operating for 12 years now. it is located in the municipality of taytay, rizal. it started in 1999 with what they call the funtasy lagoon which easily attracted tourists and visitors who are looking for some adventures especially during summer. cme is also in quezon and boracay. as years went by, cme was able to add more and more water attractions - 25 meter lap pool, bean pool, beach waves, buzzy river and ocean waves.  resort entrance accommodations there are two major villas that accommodate groups or pairs for an overnight stay. doña luz hillsview...

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manila ocean park

city of manila they say philippines is way far compared to other southeast asian countries. but in 2006, former president gloria arroyo announced that philippines is no longer a third world country, but already a second world - a middle class country. i believe that this country has all the potential to match singapore or hongkong, or even be greater than them! hindi magpapahuli ang pinas. everything just comes in its perfect time. to prove that, i wanna show you what we already have. the philippines' pride - the manila ocean park.   it is definitely world class. it is often being compared to sentosa underwater world oceanarium...

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conquering mount tapyas

06 february 2011, coron, palawan it was 8 in the morning when we decided to climb mount tapyas. our friend mandy woke up earlier and went there alone. hahaha. so the three of us still wanted to go even the sun is up, because we know we can't miss tapyas. mountain's cross we rode a tricycle to reach the entrance of the trail. it is just beside a basketball court where you will see the steps marking the starting point. the trail to its peak consists of more than 700 steps (whew!). we were glad to met a local boy who sells water and gatorade. he told stuff and trivia about coron. he was also our photographer when we reached the summit. :) way...

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the living room

05 february 2011, coron, palawan while looking for a place where we can have dinner and drink afterwards, we thought of subasco - it is a restobar just along the highway going to town proper. it was introduced to us by annie in our first day. we went there and inquired. we decided to find other place for dinner and just go back to subasco for a drink. walking along, we passed by the living room. curiously, we hopped in and see what it offers. the place is really interesting because it is actually a real living room! it felt so homey and comfortable, and so we had our dinner. food prices are affordable. it also offers beer and imported chips....

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