MAGALAWA ISLAND

Instead of going to Puerto Galera, I decided (together with my friends/colleagues) to spend my Holy Week vacation in a beautiful island called Magalawa in Palauig, Zambales.

WEDNESDAY

I met up with Jessie, Rose, Joyce and Kuya Otep at Starbucks in Petron along NLEX around 9am.

It was a very very long and tiring drive to Palauig, Zambales. We had two stops, one in Subic where we went to Puregold to buy some food (We're afraid of getting hungry, hehehe) and the next one was at Iba where we had our late lunch.

ME, ROSE, JESSIE, KUYA OTEP, JOYCE AND KUYA LEONARD

We arrived at the Port past 5pm I think. The boat ride going to Magalawa island is just around 10 mintues.

Once we reached the shore, we were welcomed by the owner of Armada Resort where we will be spending our next four days in the island. The owner asked us to have our dinner. The food, oh delicioso!

Since we're all tired from the trip, we all just hang out had a chitchat along the shore while listening to the waves with the full moon above us.

THURSDAY

A beautiful sunrise greeted us the next morning. 

We had our breakfast first then went straight to the beach to get some tan and swim.

The water in the island is home to a lot of starfish and jelly fish.

JOYCE, ME AND JESSIE

FRIDAY

To put to use the portable griller that I brought, we grilled some hotdogs and bbq's by the beach.

SATURDAY

We did snorkeling. Super fun fun fun!!!

SUNDAY

Our last day in the island, as much as we wanted to stay we have to face the reality that the vacation is over. 

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Personally, spending your vacation in Magalawa island particularly in Armada Resort (there is another resort but I highly recommend Armada) is a very wise thing.

First, you just have to bear the long drive and the rough road but amidst that, a beautiful island with powdery white sand that's almost close to Boracay awaits every tourist.

The accommodation in Armada Resort is so reasonable. For 5 days and four nights, each of us only spent Php 5,500.00 and that is inclusive of the AC Room, full board meal during your entire stay, boat transfer to and from the island and the snorkeling. What more can you ask for?

For those who want to experience the beauty of Magalawa Island, contact Alvin or Miss Grace at +639209483303

MAMA'S BIRTHDAY 2013

Last year, me and my family just ate out to celebrate my mom's birthday. This year, I thought that we (family) should spend it out of town...and so we did.

It only took me one phone call to make the reservations at Pamarta Bali Beach Resort located in Morong, Bataan. The reason why I chose Pamarta Bali among the many resorts in that vicinity is because of its Bali inspired theme.

We left our house in Meycauayan, Bulacan at 9am of Saturday, March 16, 2013 and arrived at the resort past 1pm.

The resort doesn't have a restaurant yet so you have to bring your own food with you. There are grillers which you can use for free. If you can spare some Php 200.00 (not sure with the amount) you can have an access to cook food using a gas range.

Unfortunately, there were no more air-conditioned rooms so I settled for their Small Nipa Hut which is a fan room type of accommodation.

The resort boasts a lot of Buddha structures, an infinity pool, a clean shower area and rest room. 

PAMARTA BALI'S INFINITY POOL

My mom also enjoyed their jacuzzi.

JERIC AND MAMA

JERIC AND HER GIRLFRIEND VERLYN

Our family rented a boat for Php 150.00/ person. The boatman took us to this Pawikan Sanctuary just a few meters away from the resort then to the snorkeling area.

THE DELA CRUZ FAMILY WITH VERLYN

MAMA AND PAPA

JOEL AND MAMA

We also tried snorkeling but since Mama is not a big fan of snorkeling so she just stayed with me on the boat. 

It was indeed a very memorable birthday experience not only for my mom but for the entire family.

BELTING IT OUT...

Last February, an online contest in Facebook was put up in preparation and promotion of Himig Handog Love Songs.

To join the contest, one must sing any song. His/her performace will be recorded and uploaded in the Love OPM Page of Facebook.

Since I can carry a tune, I tried it out.

The deadline will be this coming March 8, 2013. The winner will be determined with the video with the most likes.

I chose to sing KUNG WALA NA by Jaya. The song is the OST of Separada starring Maricel Soriano.

Feel free to like it. Here's the link and I hope you'll like it.


https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=127872060723271&set=vb.117858148391329&type=2&theater