WANTED: Travel Buddies

Wanted: Travel mates for this following dates.

Here are my travel dates for this year 2010.

March 16-20 : Singapore for the G12 International Conference, will be with my churchmates. Johor Bahru, Malaysia Cebu Pacific.

IndoChina Tour: June 29 - July 6. 

June 29-July 1: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia probably going solo. 

July 1-3: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap (Angkor Wat), Cambodia; Vientianne, Laos (Is this feasible?)

July 3-6: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

*NEW Sept 15-19: Manila, Philippines (with sidetrips to Caramoan or Sagada, depending on the weather)

October 18-22: Singapore; Jakarta, Indonesia

November 27-30: Manila, Philippines for the G12 National Philippine Conference. 

January 2010: Siargao

February 2010: Caminguin

March 2010: Singapore

 
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Cello’s Doughnut

At first, I am not a usual doughnut lover but when I tried Krispy Kreme and GoNuts Doughnuts, I instantly became a fan of it and go crazy for these sweet tooth delights. Luckily, that same tasty doughnut is now available in Davao, its called CELLO’s DOUGHNUT located at Chimes Specialty Store, Sales St, Davao City.

I just love their doughnuts, they have a wide variety of flavors and my top 2 tummy fillers are the durian doughnut and the cheese doughnut. Its an excellent gift idea also, they can even personalize you doughnut with letters to form words. All these comes from a very reasonable cost, now, you dont have to carry Krispy Kreme as pasalubong from Manila because great tasting dougnut is here. 

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Simple travel tips

For a more convenient and relaxing trip, here are some Travel Tips…

• The latest check-in time is 45 minutes before the flight. It is much recommended to be at the airport 2 hours prior to departure time.
• Be sure that all your things are well kept in your baggage.
• Pay attention to the preflight briefing by the flight attendants.
• Review the safety information card.
• Locate the Emergency Exit.
• Take note that airplanes have different structure and arrangement.
• Keep seat belt fastened while seated
• Turbulence is possible anytime.
• On long flights, don�t forget to exercise your arms and legs.
• Wear comfortable clothes as much as possible.
• When traveling with a child under 2years old, it is best to pay for an extra seat where you can strap the child safety seat facing you.
• In time of turbulence, just stay calm and keep your wits about you.
• Always hold on to the seats or overhead bins when walking in the cabin.
• To avoid ear pain during takeoff and landing, try to chew some gums or flex jaw muscles.
• For babies and kids, let them suck their feeding bottle or pacifier to avoid ear pain.
• Basic medical kits are available, just ask the flight attendant when needed.
• Oxygen mask is available in case of cabin depressurization or experiencing air vacuum.
• In case of emergency, where evacuation is needed, stay calm but be alert, and listen to the cabin crew for instruction.

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Going green for GIBO

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Seminar on Rabies: The forgotten disease

Chooks to Go

There are many lechon manok or roasted chicken houses around Davao that promises tasty and sauceless chicken products but none of them is comparable to the newest craze in town, its the Chooks To Go Honeyroasted Chicken. True to their word, Chooks to Go doesnt need sauce because the taste comes from within, its like they injected their secret recipe marinade on chicken flesh, other known brands seems like their chicken depends the taste on the sauce and even parts are charred.

I confessed I consumed the whole chicken when I first tried it, it was just P99 before. Eventhough Chook-To-Go has no restaurant, they are selling chicken from their ministores, they have become the new symbol of roasted chicken. There are now many branches around Davao, soon gonna invade all areas in the city, this could be the end of the charcoal roasted chicken.

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Southern Philippines Medical Center Training Slots

Announcing the opening of Batch 4-2010 for the Nurse Training Program of Southern Philippines Medical Center. Register on April 19, 2010 at the Training Office, JICA Building. Please do bring your PRC ID or Claim stub during that day and prepare P100 for the examination fee per nursing area like ER, OR, CCN, Ward, DR etc. Be part of SPMC now. 

Davao Mega Travel Fair

Mark your calendars all you travel junkies from Davao and nearby cities for this coming April 16, 17 and 18 there will be a big event for you and me, its the 1st Davao Mega Travel Fair to be held at NCCC Mall, Maa; Exhibit Halls. Travel agencies from Davao had promised to give away big discounts on airfares and tour packages. Lets see how much we can save from this expo. Meanwhile, Philippine Airlines, Silk Air and Cebu Pacific are giving upto 70% discount on airfares. Isn’t that cool? Plus, guest are also have a chance to join in their raffle, oh I hope there will be a free ticket to regional destinations! So, its a date. See ya!

Surfing to Siargao

I am flying to the surfing capital of the Philippines, Siargao Islands this coming February 2011.

 When you think of surfing, you make think Hawaii but the Philippines also proud to have Siargao where many surfing competitions are being held. I can’t wait to discover this on my own.