The UAAP Season 72 (2009-2010) opens at the Araneta Coliseum on July 11, 2009, to be hosted by the Far Eastern University and broadcast live over Studio 23, ABS-CBN’s UHF Channel. (Source).
As this season’s host and with the theme “One Color. One Goal,” FEU introduces an enchanted mythical creature to join this year’s UAAP season. But unlike the rest of the university icons, the legendary Sarimanok is not here to enter into battle. This beautiful bird sets out from its celestial habitat to inspire the UAAP member universities to come together. The Sarimanok, which is featured in FEU’s coat of arms, has multi-colored wings representing the different universities in the UAAP.
Sarimanok
[Postscript: 9.14.09] Watch the 2009 UAAP Cheerdance Competition Champion the FEU Pep Squad:
I was in Mount Malarayat in Lipa, Batangas, few weeks back with some friends. We stayed at The Club Hotel of the Mount Malarayat Golf and Country Club. All along, I thought we were at The Suites but that was alright, we enjoyed our stay! Best amenity – weefee 24/7!
Today, SBC opens the 85th Season of the NCAA with the theme “Winning Drive at 85!” at the Big Dome.
For its initial outing, the San Beda Red Lions wins over Mapua Cardinals with the final score of 85-52. The Red Lions ended the first quarter with a comfortable 16 points lead over the Cardinals (27-11) and never looked back. Their lead keep on increasing every quarter to finally win by 33 huge points! Second quarter scores at 39-24 and Third,39-24.
NCAA 2009 (Season 85) opens at the Big Dome this Saturday, June 27, the A(h1n1) scare, notwithstanding. The three-peat Champs, San Beda, plays host this season (Source).
Threepeat!!!
The season will begin with a tripleheader of seniors’ basketball games. Since the host is also the defending champion (San Beda), the traditional “host vs. champion” opening game will be replaced with San Beda vs. Mapua (last season’s host)(Source).
Mongolian Barbecue is a restaurant style of stir frying meats and vegetables over a large, round, solid iron griddle. Originally from Taiwan and not a cuisine from Mongolia. It is called barbecue even when it’s not cooked in direct fire. (Source).
Photos here were taken from Cangolf (1) (2) (3) in several of my Lunch treats courtesy of its ever gracious Chef.
Recently, it has added some Japz to its Menu and below is a sample of its Agadashi Tofu, a Japanese way of serving hot tofu dusted with potato or corn starch, deep fried until golden brown, served with hot broth and topped with finely chopped spring onion,(Source):
Pinili, Ilocos Norte, is called Pinili because Gregorio Aglipay, founder of the Philippine Independent Church, chose (Pinili in Tagalog and Ilocano) to hide in this mountainous municipality. Aglipay has a statue in honor of him, having a bible & a revolver in his hands (Source).
It was my first time to go to Pinili and most of the more interesting images in my recent visit to Ilocos were taken here. The murals in the Aglipay Shrine in this place (another one is in Batac) were very interesting, reflective of hard work and bounty of provincial life.
Instead of the always imposing Roman Catholic Church characteristic of every Ilocos’ town, the Aglipay Shrine was interesting and enlightening. I never thought Pinili and Ilocano Gregorio Aglipay have a great part of religious history.
On my way to Badoc , I made a side trip to Currimao and Brgy. Victoria is where the Resorts are, aside from the local fave, Pangil Beach and D’ Coral Beach Resort. You shouldn’t miss these places because they are all on the same Road, from the Junction near Shell Gas Station, going to the town proper.
Probably the newest resort (to date) is Playa Tropical Resort Hotel, a few meters away from the Junction. There are enough signs that will lead you to the place.
Unfortunately, I was only admitted up to the reception area. As a first time visitor of the resort, I was eager to see and have a quick peek of what’s in store for its visitors. However, one has to pay an entrance fee of Php 50.00 and I almost thought I was visiting a Zoo where entrance fees are understandable! It’s not the amount of the fee, it’s the principle behind it. If you use their facilities, yes, an entrance fee is called for, but if you only need to see, I cannot understand. It’s like welcoming a visitor in your home then charge him after if he merely passed by to say Hi!
I have revisited some places South of Ilocos (Norte) this past Summer. The municipality of Badoc, among others, may be overlooked by visitors because these are the towns that you pass by when you get to Laoag going North to Pagudpud, which is undeniably the more popular tourist destination in the Region. After a long drive, one is always eager and anxious to reach the point of destination, which may lead to a neglect to see some equally interesting places along the way. Badoc is the first town upon entering Ilocos Norte so you may make it as your first destination once you get in the Province or your last on your way out.
Places to go to here are the the Juan Luna Shrine and the Roman Catholic Church, both within the Poblacion. What is interesting about the Church is the contrast of colors between the bell tower and the church itself.
Stories have been told that early settlers of Badoc and the neighboring town of Sinait, Ilocos Sur, discovered along their boundary shores, the statues of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary.
Adams, Ilocos Norte, recently opened its doors to tourists for eco/nature tour. Situated on a mountainous terrain, Adams is accessible from the more famous coastal Pagudpud. I have consciousness of the town since I was a child but never had a chance to go. Through the years though, I have heard some nature adventure stories in Adams by locals of the province, every now and then, and of late, I took my queue from a news feature of what Adams can offer.
Before going back to Manila from my Summer vacation, I, together with my sister and her son, Jordan (9-years old) drove for two-hours from our place to Pagudpud and from there, we left the car at the foot of the road going to Adams and waited for motorcycle bikes for us to bring to our destination. Read the rest of this entry »
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