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Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Lake Sebu: Cradle of Dreams Media Launch


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Department of Tourism - Regional Office XII recently organized a press launch of the Lake Sebu: Cradle of Dreams campaign held on September 5, 2015 during the Philippine Travel Mart event at SMX MOA complex in Pasay city which was running from September 4 to 6, 2015.

Photo above shows Ralph Layco- Marketing Consultant for Region 12 brand, Amor Maclang - Consultant and Marketing Strategist for South Cotabato, Regional Director Nelly Dillera, Shawn Agabe - South Cotabato Tourism officer and designer of T-boli accessories, Mayet Sy - Regional Tourism member and hotel owner, Michelle Solon - Regional Tourism President and wife of Governor.

Soccsksargen, now called shorter and friendlier as "Sox," and dubbed as the 12th paradise of the Philippines, offers adventures in culture, nature, and gastronomy. It already had two international events held this year of which are all firsts in the country, namely the Paragliding Accuracy World Cup and the International Folklore Festival.

DOT Region 12 has successfully participated in both Madrid Fusion Manila and Flavors of the Philippines last March and April respectively. It had a pavilion that is shared by the cities, municipalities and provinces of the region that showcased the different destinations such as river tubing in Maitum Sarangani, diving in Lemlunay resort, paragliding in Safi Ranch, cultural immersions in Lemlifew Cultural Village, Al jamelah Weaving Center, New Israel and the community of the moncados, a tour in Glan, GenSan Fishport, souvenirs of Kablon Farms, different trekking destinations of SIOK Falls in Koronadal City, Tawsuvan Falls, Asik asik curtain falls, a dip in the waters of hot and cold spring of Esperanza and Lake Agco pilgrimage in Lake Holon TBoli, Birds of Baras, Grand Mosquea nd brasswares in Cotabato City, and the muscovado processing plants of lambayong ultan Kudarat.

La Union Surfing Break Now on Its 10th Year


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At the 10th La Union Surfing Break presscon with DOT Region 1 Director Martin Valencia, La Union Tourism Officer Adamor Dagang, surfer and surf school owner Felimon "Lemon" Dines, the adorable Mutias of La Union namely Alessandra Casimiro, Angelica Maranan and Cassandra Ralbovsky, who won as Mutia Ti La Union, Mutia Ti Turismo, and Mutia Ti Kalikasan, respectively. and two more lovely ladies that I still have to verify the names (lol).

This was held on September 4, 2015 at Giligan's restaurant SM By The Bay Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay city. The actual event will be from October 28 to November 1 at San Juan, La Union.

La Unison Surfing Break is the flagship event of La Union that has continued to draw in crowds for years, and considered as one of the best tourism events geared on sports and wellness.

There will be a street dancing competition, surfboard design contest, surf clinics, sandcastle building contest, sundown fun run, Trick or Treat costume contest, Henna Tattoo design contest, and Face and Body painting contest. 

A Fun Art exhibit by the Arts Guild of La Union (AsLAUN), Photography contest, Surfing competition, Zumba session, beach volleyball tournament, and beach party in the evening.

Schizoprano: Nicole Laurel Asensio Debut Album Launch


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From the all-girl band General Luna, Nicole Laurel Asensio is now ready to show her pure talent with the launch of her debut album called Schizoprano - a play of words combining schizophrenic and soprano. the album is produced by MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines)

Get to see what she showed us at her album launch on September 2, 2015 at 12 Monkeys Music Hall & Pub at Century City Mall in our video coverage of all her performances, plus special video greetings from Nicole Laurel Asensio herself.

I uploaded the videos on our YouTube channel several days ago and has now compiled them for your viewing pleasure convenience.

The tracks performed that night included "Leader for a Day" which lyrics came from replies taken from Nicole's Facebook status "What would you do if you were leader for a day?"

Joining her as back-up singers are her mom Iwi Laurel, cousin ino Asensio Lopez and friend
William Kramer Jr..

Her dearest friend Franco Mabanta hosted the night. Of course, her beloved Ira Cara Cruz will always be there for musical direction.

Drums: Wilf Trinidad, Bass: Louie Talan, Guitar: Ira Cara Cruz, Keys: Kim Lopez, Sax: Michael Mark Guevarra, Trombone: Jose Aris Antinero , Trumpet: EJ Celestial, Lights: Macky Mangasi, Sound: Angelo M. Rozul

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