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When we talk of summer, one thing comes to mind: beach!! I’ve been to many beaches but I’m not as excited as this one because I’m finally completing #13 of my bucketlist: SURFING! Yay! I went to Baler, Aurora with Franz and friends Melai, Terence, Abby and Jeff last March30-31. After a 5-hour trip on a Genesis Joy Bus (PHP700), we sent to do some side trips. We rented a trycle at PHP800 for the whole day (max 3person per tric). We went to two falls, millenium tree and museums. My favorite would definitely be the trek to Mother Falls…

Mt. Batulao in Nasugbu, Batangas is the 3rd mountain I explored. Despite the many rock climbing, grass gripping and trek falling moments, the view at the summit and the halo-halo were definitely worth it! What’s more? In collaboration with the rest of the group, our mountain climbing buddy  Lester proposed to Gen! Then with tears, Gen said…. “i hate you all!”. lol! Meet the newly engaged couple, Lester and Gen! The trek had no trees! Grass all the way! The camp site where we pitched our tents were formed like terraces. Jorge and Jommel. You’ll meet them at the campsite. Are…

Developers Connect (DevCon) Philippines is holding DevCon Summit 2013: Mobile Development and Beyond  – The Biggest Mobile Developer Conference in the Philippines happening on November 30, 2013 (Saturday) at Cinema 4, SM Megamall. The event is a whole day conference that aims to bring together over 800 Information Technology professionals, students and educators from all over the Philippines to showcase the latest trends and opportunities in the mobile development industry. The summit features the prominent individuals from the international and local mobile development scene: John Britton of GitHub Inc., Micael Diaz de Rivera of Sulit.com.ph, Howard Go of Mochibits, Ramon…

Crossing out 6.12 of my bucket list is Davao City! Yay! This beautiful place is like Manila less the crowd and traffic! I flew to Davao City with Terence and Mike last October 19 for DevCon Project Management Camp (Davao). At NAIA Terminal 2 7AM, we had breakfast and saw local celebrities like Rhian Ramos and Jericho Rosales. Then off to Davao! When we arrived, the sun was scorching hot! We checked in at Green Windows Dormitel. We had lunch then went to Ingenuity Office which was just two blocks away from where we were staying. During the camp, i…

Freeedom! So yesterday was Philippine Independence Day. Franz and I went to Resorts World Manila for a special screening of Man of Steel . Thanks Nuffnang Philippines!