I am here in Jakarta waiting for our flight back via Philippine Airlines. On the way to the waiting area, I saw JJ Royal Coffee with a big sign Free Wifi. Bingo! Its the perfect place to wait for our boarding time while blogging and facebooking!

So the next time you come to Jakarta, dont forget this shop to get a free wifi. :)

Our flight is at 12:50 AM (1:50 Manila time). I cant wait to see my hubby and kids at home. The driver will fetch us this time as it is too early for hubby. :)

I am here around 3 days now and already missing my kids and my office. Its as if I am away for a month or so. I guess thats life is when you are a mommy.

Anyway, Surabaya is such a nice, clean and green city. The city has a lot of rivers and canals but amazingly clean! That is something I admire here, of course when are outside of your country, you tend to compare it with your own country. Its such a pity that my country Philippines is not as clean as Surabaya.

But as a green advocate, I pray and hope that with a lot of environmental campaigns all over the country, the perception of the Filipinos will change and clean up rivers - especially Pasig River.

Its official, its confirm and its final! We are leaving for Indo on Wednesday morning. We intended to come back on Sunday but schedule changed. We will be coming home on Wednesday. Its so sad that I will be away from my family but work is work. No work no money no honey! lol

While gone, I hope that I will find time to blog about my whereabouts, places I've been and food I've eaten. Its going to be exciting! Wish me luck!

I may have mentioned before, we will not be going to Surabaya anymore, instead the meeting will take place in Jakarta and probably going Bali for a side trip! Who wants to come?

I just booked and purchased our ticket  for Jakarta leaving on Wednesday via the online service of Philippine Airlines. We will be visiting 2 papermills in Surabaya and probably a visit at a sticker dealer in Semarang, Indonesia, and probably a side trip to Bali.

We used to travel with Cebu Pacific for their midnight trip but its really a hell of a trip. Its the worst time to travel and since its cheaper than any airline, we opted for that. Price is more important at times than comfort. Imagine this: we  fly  from Naia 3 at night, to arrive in Jakarta at  1:00 AM then wait for the booking office of a local airline like Garuda to open, while waiting, sleep in the bench until dawn.. once the ticket is purchased, wait for the plane to depart for Surabaya. I mean who wants that flight? Certainly not me!!

While writing now, I feel lonely already leaving my family behind. Its a business trip so I must go, after all, this is for them. For the betterment of the company and for my kids future. So wish me luck please.

I went to SMX Convention Center yesterday to check  the Travel Expo for the first time. I heard so much about their cheap deals during the last exhibition. The place is really full of participants trying to get good rates.  I took a lot of offers home as I cannot really decide on the day itself. 

The main reason I went there is to look for super duper great deals for Hongkong with Disneyland for my kids. They have been telling me that they want to look at Disneyland. It is for this reason that  I am in the blogosphere to earn some moolah. :)

After SMX, we ate dinner at the seaside - paluto system. Have to post that at House of Maria in  a while.

In less tha 2 months, its going to be summer vacation for our kids and its the best time to travel around the provinces or abroad. I suggest to travel within the Philippines as there are a bunch of tourist attraction that are not really advertised and yet offers a better alternative than the places we've known. My friend travelled with his family to as far as Banaue Rice Terraces using their Acura TL.

Another suggestion I could give is to visit Pagudpud. I visited that place  once before way back 2000 and  immediately fall in love with the  place because of its untouch beauty, the beaches are great too.  On the way there, you'll see the green side of the country. I am sure, the kids or even the kids at heart will also love the place.

But I suggest that prior to going on a long trip, the car needs to be check for brake job. Its the easiest to do and yet the most important aspect of the car. You also have to check if you need oil change. But if you are too busy to do it yourself, you can also just bring your car to a shop like Houston auto repair and let them handle everything from A to Z.

While waiting for them to repair, you could start packing and planning your itinerary.

Yesterday I received the invitation letter from our Korean supplier. This will be my third visit for Seoul in the span of 6 months. We have been in daily correspondence with him but it just that we can sense some funny things from him that we always visit and must be present during the the actual loading of containers. As the old adage says, better be safe than sorry.

Anyway, back to our visa application, we are currently preparing for the usual stuff, of course including the Invitation letter. The rest are all company related documents.

Tagaytay is almost the first in the list when we want to take a rest from the hustle and bustle of city life. Its the closest to Manila and yet offers an array of outdoor activities. Not to mention, the place offers a spectacular view of the Taal Volcano.

Anyway, the last time I went to Tagaytay was in December 2010 and as expected, dropped by again at Java Jazz to have a cheap and quick lunch.



This place also offers a cheap accommodation but I dont know homw much and cant say about it as I have not seen it myself but if you are in for just a night or just for sleeping - then this place is for you.

Price per meal here is Php 99.00, its cheap and yummy!

If you wish to visit Tagaytay, drop by Java Jazz and try their kapeng barako.

JAVA JAZZ COFFEE
442 Tagaytay, Calamba Road,
Sungay West, Tagaytay City
Tel : 046-860 2699
Email: javajazzcoffee@hotmail.com
Blog : http://javajazzcoffee.blogspot.com

When we visited Indonesia a few months ago, we had a side trip in Semarang to visit another sticker company. Our client booked us at the Ibis Semarang Hotel.The hotel is relatively new and relatively cheap. I guess they are on sale that time. The room is big with free wife. The room is properly decorated with modern fixtures.  


I like the mosaic (bisazza) tiles especially the color combination as it gives color and good ambiance in the so called comfort room.

 Price of USD 33.00 per night  comes with a free buffet breakfast for two. Nothing extra ordinary in the food, just the usual American and local breakfast. But for the price, its worth it!

Ibis Semarang Hotel
Jl. Gajah Mada No. 172
Semarang 50133
Central Java - Indonesia
Tel: +62 24 33 000 888
Fax: +62 24 33 000 889

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We are supposed to leave on Monday for Indonesia but I declined the business trip as my eldest son Francis will turn 7 on the 17th and we will celebrate on the 20th. I know there is still time but I dont want to jeopardize the expectation of my boy.

So my Indonesia trip will be on Monday 21st of February. I am not sure yet whether we go on a side trip to Bali although that is part of the plan. Lets see how the business goes, and how the money flows.. :)

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From Manila, you can take either Cebu Pacific or Philippine Airlines. Both of them have 2 flights per day. The last time we went to Dumaguete, we took Philippine Airlines from Naia 2. It was the first flight so we had to leave quite early from Bacoor.

You'll arrive in Dumaguete in less than an hour.  From the airport, there are vans, tricyles and taxis to rent to. I dont know how much rate they charged but the van that we rented cost us Php 500.00 to get to Mangnao. 

This is a typical streets of Dumaguete. This city is considered to be the motorcycle city of the Philippines. There is truth in that. The medium of transportation here is indeed motorcycle.

My PIL (parents-in-law) have 4 motorcycles.


A short walk along the beach is a must. Although the sands are black but its clean.


Dumaguete Cathedral:

The best way to know a city's past is to look inside its ancient churches. This church is build between 1754 and 1776. The Dumaguete Cathedral is the oldest stone church in Negros Oriental. This was reconstructed in 1885 and underwent facade renovations in 1936.



There are various hotels and pension houses around the city. The most popular is Bethel but there are new hotels that are a lot cheaper.

I will be posting another one about Dumaguete about sights to see, food to eat, places to stay etc. so watch out for more!

We have to replenish our stocks so I need to travel again to Korea and Indonesia to source for materials.

I must admit I am not excited as much as  I used to for many reasons. First, the son Francis will celebrate his 7th birthday on February 17 to be celebrated on the 20th. Second, I will be away again from my family. Third, I would not be able to update all my blogs.  Thats a pity.

Blogging is already a part of my day to day activities. Its my only way to praise something or rant about things.

Living in the Philippines and wants to seek greener pasture aboard? You may apply your visa as stated below. I am working for a company who always travels around the world to source for materials. Thus, to simplify our research in the internet for the different embassies or foreign consulate in the Philippines, I am listing down the most frequented countries visited by Filipinos.

 ARGENTINA Embassy of Argentine Republic 6th Floor, A.C.T. Tower Condominium 135 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Salcedo Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 810 8301 Fax.: (63-2) 893 6091

AUSTRALIA Embassy of Australia 1st-5th Floors, Dona Salustiana Dee Ty Tower, 104 Paseo de Roxas, Makati Cty Tel.: (63-2) 750 2850 Fax.: (632- ) 754-6268

AUSTRIA Embassy of the Republic of Austria 4th Floor, Prince Building 117 Rada Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 817 9191 & -4992 Fax.: (63-2 ) 813 4238

BANGLADESH Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh 2nd Floor, Universal-Re Building, 106 Paseo de Roxas corner Perea Street, Legaspi Village, Makati Cty Tel.: (63-2) 817 5010 & -5001 Fax.: (63-2 ) 816 4941

BELGIUM Embassy of Belgium Multinational Bancorporation Centre 9th Floor, 6805 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 845 1869 & 3811 Fax.: (63-2 ) 845 2076

BOLIVIA Consulate of the Republic of Bolivia 47 J. Luna St. San Lorenzo Village Makati Cty Tel.: (63-2) 817 1128 Fax.: (63-2 ) 817 1135

 BRAZIL Embassy of the Republic of Brazil 6th Floor, RCI Building 105 Rada Street, Legaspi Village Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 892 8181 & 8182 Fax.: (63-2 ) 818 2622

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM Embassy of Brunei Darussalam 11th Floor, Ayala Wing, Bank of the Philippine Islands Building, Ayala Avenue corner Paseo de Roxas Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 816 2836 Fax.: (63-2 ) 891 6646

CAMBODIA Royal Embassy of Cambodia Unit 7-A, 7th Floor Country Space One Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City Tel.: (632) 818 9981 Fax.:

CANADA Canadian Embassy 9th and 11th Floors, Allied Bank Centre, 6754 Ayala Avenue, Makati City Tel : (63-2) 867 0001 Fax : (63-2 ) 810 4299

CHILE Embassy of Chile 6th Floor, Dona Salustiana Dee Ty Tower, 104 Paseo de Roxas, Legaspi Village Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 816 0395 Fax.: (63-2 ) 815 0795

CHINA Embassy of the People's Republic of China 4896 Pasay Rd., Dasmarinas Village Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 844 3148 Fax.: (63-2 ) 845 2465

COLOMBIA Embassy of the Republic of Colombia 18th Floor, Aurora Tower Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City Tel.: (632) 911 3101 loc.214 Fax.: (632 ) 911 2846

COSTA RICA Consulate General of the Republic of Costa Rica Smith Bell Bldg. 2294 Pasong Tamo Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 818 6740 Fax.: (63-2 )815 0199

CUBA Embassy of the Republic of Cuba 101 Aguirre cor. Trasierra Streets Cacho Gonzales Building, Penthouse Legaspi Village, Makati Tel.: (63-2) 817 1192 Fax.: (63-2 ) 816 4094

CYPRUS Consulate General of the Republic of Cyprus El Greco Bldg., 70 Sgt. Esguerra Ave. (Bohol Ave) Quezon City Tel.: (632) 929 7052 to 54 Fax.: (632 ) 921 3354

CZECH REPUBLIC Embassy of the Czech Republic 30th Floor, Rufino Pacific Tower Ayala Avenue, Makati City Tel.: (632) 811 1155 Fax.:

DENMARK Royal Danish Embassy 21/F Petron Mega Plaza Building, 358 Senator Gill Puyat Avenue, 1209 Makati City Tel.: (632) 982 2700 Fax.: (632)

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Consulate General of the Dominican Republic 312 Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong City Tel.: (63-2) 532 3215, 532 2890 Fax.: (63-2) 531 0305

ECUADOR Consulate General of Ecuador 7/F Phinma Bldg. 166 Salcedo St. Legaspi Village Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 810 9526, 817 9693 Fax.: (63-2) 817 9807

EGYPT Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt 2229 Paraiso corner Banyan Streets Dasmarinas Village, Makati City Tel.: (632) 843 9220 Fax.:

EUROPEAN UNION Delegation of the European Commission 7th Floor, Salustiana Dee Ty Tower, 104 Paseo de Roxas cor. Perea Street, Legaspi Village, MakatiCity Tel.: (63-2) 812 6421 Fax.: (63-2) 812 6686

 FINLAND Embassy of Finland 21st Floor, Far East Bank Center Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 891 5011 Fax.: (63-2) 891 4107

FRANCE Embassy of the Republic of France 16th Floor, The Pacific Star Building, Makati Avenue corner Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Extension, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 810 1981 to 88 Fax.: (63-2) 813 1908

GABON Consulate of the Gabonese Republic c/o Skyfreight Brokerage Inc. Skyfreight Bldg. NAIA Road Paranaque Tel.: (63-2) 833 3851 Fax.: (63-2) 833 1888

GERMANY Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany 25/F Tower 2, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Ave (cor Sen. Gil Puyat Ave), Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 702 3000 Fax.: (63-2) 702 3015 Web: http://www.manila.diplo.de/

GREECE Consulate General of Greece 11/F Sage House , 110 Herrera St Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 816 2316 Fax.: (63-2) 815 4572

GUAM Guam Liaison Office in the Philippines Suite 2306, Herrera Tower, Herrera cor. Valero St. Salcedo Village Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 753 2556 - 57 Fax.: (63-2) 753 2558

HOLY SEE Embassy of the Holy See - Apostolic Nunciature 2140 Taft Ave., Manila City Tel.: (63-2) 521 0306 - 07 Fax: (63-2) 521 1235

HONDURAS Consulate of the Republic of Honduras 5/F Cacho Gonzales Bldg. 101 Aguirre cor Trasierra Sts. Makati City Tel : (63-2) 812 7191 Fax: (63-2) 812 7191

ICELAND Consulate General of Iceland c/o Magsaysay Lines, Inc. T.M. Kalaw St., Ermita Manila City Tel.: (63-2) 521 0635 Fax.: (63-2) 522 2568

INDIA Embassy of the Republic of India 2190 Paraiso St., Dasmarinas Village Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 843 0101 Fax.: (63-2) 815 8151

INDONESIA Embassy of Indonesia 185 Salcedo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 892 5061 to 68 Fax: (63-2) 818 4441, 892 5878

IRAN Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran 2224 Paraiso St. cor. Pasay Road, Dasmarinas Village, Makati City Tel.: (632) 888 4757 to 59 Fax:

IRAQ Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iraq 2261 Avocado St. Dasmarinas Village Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 843 9838, 813 3067 Fax: (63-2) 843 9839

 IRELAND Consulate of Ireland 3/F 70 Jupiter St. Bel-Air I, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 896 8171 Fax:

ISRAEL Embassy of the State of Israel 23rd Floor, Trafalgar Plaza H.V. dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 892 5329 Fax: (63-2) 894 1027

ITALY Embassy of the Republic of Italy 6th Floor, Zeta Building 191 Salcedo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 892 4531 to 34 Fax.: (63-2) 817 1436

JAMAICA Consulate General of Jamaica 2135 Pasong Tamo St. Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 818 6175 Fax.: (63-2) 819 1152

JAPAN Embassy of Japan 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City Tel.: (63-2) 551 5710 Fax.: (63-2) 551 5780 Web: www.ph.emb-japan.go.jp

KENYA Consulate of the Republic of Kenya 10/F Grepalife Bldg. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 844 7191 Fax.: (63-2) 816 2164

 KOREA Embassy of the Republic of Korea 10th Floor, The Pacific Star Building Makati Avenue, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 811 6139 to 46 Fax.: (63-2) 811 6148 Korean Consulate in the Philippines 3/F One Marian Center, 106 Esteban St. Legaspi Village Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 817 5703 Fax.: (63-2) 817 5845

KUWAIT Embassy of the State of Kuwait 1230 Acacia Road, Dasmarinas Village, Makati City Tel.: (632) 887 6880 to 84 Fax.:

 LAOS Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic 34 Lapu-Lapu Street Magallanes Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 833 5759 Fax.: (63-2) 833 5759

LATVIA Consulate of the Republic of Latvia Coltrans Compound 2253 Aurora Blvd Pasay City Tel.: (63-2) 833 2358, 832 2767 Fax.: (63-2) 833 2358

LEBANON Consulate General of Lebanon 1202 Sage House 110 Herrera St. Legaspi Village Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 813 2348, 813 0693 Fax: (63-2) 867 4727

LIBYA The People's Bureau of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya 1644 Dasmarinas St. cor. Mabolo St. Dasmarinas Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 817 7337 Fax.:

MALAYSIA Embassy of Malaysia 107 Tordesillas Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 817 4581 to 85 Fax: (63-2) 816 3158

MALTA Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta 6th Floor, Cattleya Condominium 235 Salcedo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 817 1095 Fax: (63-2) 818 3969 Consulate of the Republic of Malta Tel.: (63-2) 818 0051 Fax: (63-2) 818 3969

MEXICO Embassy of the United Mexican States 18th Floor, Ramon Magsaysay Center, 1680 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City Tel.: (63-2) 526 7461 to 62 Fax.: (63-2) 526 7425

MYANMAR Embassy of the Union of Myanmar 8th Floor, XANLAND Centre 152 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 817 2373 Fax.: (63-2) 817 5895

 NEPAL Royal Nepalese Consulate General 5/F Atheneum Bldg. 160 Alfaro St. Salcedo Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 816 2466 to 68 Fax.: (63-2) 817 2543

NETHERLANDS Royal Netherlands Embassy 9th Floor, King's Court Building 2129 Pasong Tamo, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 812 5981 to 83 Fax.:(63-2) 815 4579

ZEALAND Embassy of New Zealand 23rd Floor, Far East Bank Centre, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, (near Makati Avenue) Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 891 5358 to 67 Fax.: (63-2) 891 5357

NICARAGUA Consulate of the Republic of Nicaragua 7/F Phil. Stock Exchange Center West Tower, Exchamge Tel.: (63-2) 631 4250 Fax.: (63-2) 631 4344

NIGERIA Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2211 Paraiso St. Dasmarinas Village Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 843 9866 Fax.: (63-2) 843 9867

NORWAY Royal Norwegian Embassy 21st Floor, Petron Mega Plaza Building, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, 1209 Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 982 2700 Fax.:(63-2) 982 2799 Website: www.norway.ph

PAKISTAN Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 6th Floor, Alexander House 132 Amorsolo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 817 2776, 817 2772 Fax.: (63-2) 840 0229

PALESTINE Consulate of Palestine Penthouse LPL Towers, 112 Legaspi St. Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 818 1083, 817 6723 Fax: (63-2) 810 3063

PANAMA Embassy of the Republic of Panama Room 501, Victoria Building 429 United Nations Avenue Ermita, Manila City Tel.: (63-2) 521 2790, 521 1233 Fax.:

PAPUA NEW GUINEA Embassy of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea 2280 Magnolia St., Dasmarinas Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 844 2060, 844 2051 Fax.: (63-2) 843 9603

PERU Embassy of Peru 7th Floor, Unit 7-B Country Space One Building Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 819 5928, 813 8731 Fax.: (63-2) 818 8191

POLAND Consulate of the Republic of Poland United Phil. Lines Bldg. Sta Clara St. Intramuros Manila City Tel.: (63-2) 527 1582 Fax.: (63-2) 527 1603

PORTUGAL Consulate of Portugal 14th Floor, Unit D Trafalgar Plaza 105 H.V. dela Costa Street Salcedo Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 848 3789 to 90 Fax.: (63-2) 848 3791

QATAR Embassy of the State of Qatar 1601 Cypress Street, Dasmarinas Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 887 4944 Fax.: (63-2) 887 4945

ROMANIA Embassy of Romania 1216 Acacia Rd. Dasmarinas Village Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 843 9014 Fax.: (63-2) 843 9068

RUSSIA Embassy of the Russian Federation 1245 Acacia Rd. Dasmarinas Village Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 893 0190, 843 9068 Fax.: (63-2) 810 9614

SAUDI ARABIA Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia 389 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue Extension, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 890 9735 Fax.: (63-2) 895 3493

Consulate of the Republic of Seychelles 1/F Asian Bank Bldg. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 893 0374 Fax.: (63-2) 893 0357

 SEYCHELLES Consulate of the Republic of Seychelles S-1904/B Tektite Tower I, Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Tel.: (63-2) 635 3047 Fax: (63-2) 844 8769

SINGAPORE Embassy of the Republic of Singapore  6th Floor, ODC International Plaza, 219 Salcedo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City  Tel.: (63-2) 816 1764 to 65, 816 2115 to 16 Fax.: (63-2) 818 4687

SOUTH AFRICA Consulate General of the Republic of South Africa S-3103/B Tektite Tower I, Philippine Stock Exchange Center, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Tel.: (63-2) 635 5022 to 25 Fax.: (63-2) 635 4143

SPAIN Embassy of Spain 5th Floor, ACT Tower 135 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 818 3561, 818 3581, 818 5526 Fax.: (63-2) 810 2885

SRI LANKA Honorary Consulate of Sri Lanka 2260 Avocado Avenue, Dasmarinas Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 843 9813 Fax.:

SWEDEN Embassy of Sweden 16th Floor, PCI Bank Tower II Building Makati Avenue corner dela Costa Street, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 819 1951 Fax.: (63-2) 815 3002

SWITZERLAND Embassy of the Swiss Confederation 18th Floor, Solidbank Building 777 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 892 2051 Fax.: (63-2) 815 0381

TAIWAN Taipei Economic and Cultural Office 28/F Pacific Star Bldg. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 892 1381 Fax.: (63-2) 811 5165

THAILAND Royal Thai Embassy 107 Rada Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 815 4220 Fax.: (63-2) 894 0404

TONGA Consulate of Tonga R-326 Makati Stock Exchange Bldg. Ayala Ave. Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 810 0993 Fax.: (63-2) 818 1099

TURKEY Embassy of the Republic of Turkey 2268 Paraiso Street, Dasmarinas Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 843 9705 Fax.: (63-2) 843 9702

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Embassy of the United Arab Emirates 2nd Floor, Renaissance Building, 215 Salcedo Street, Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 817 3906 Fax.: (63-2) 818 3577

UNITED KINGDOM British Embassy 15th-17th Floors, L.V. Locsin Building, 6752 Ayala Avenue corner Makati Avenue, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 816 7116 Fax.: (63-2) 819 7206

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Embassy of the United States of America 1201 Roxas Blvd. Ermita Manila City Tel.: (63-2) 523 1001 Fax.: (63-2) 522 4361

URUGUAY Uruguay Embassy in the Philippines 7/F PCCI Bldg. 118 Alfaro St, Salcedo Village Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 815 0625 Fax.: (63-2) 816 3057

VENEZUELA Embassy of the Republic of Venezuela 6th Floor, Majalco Building Benavidez corner Trasierra Streets Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel.: (63-2) 817 9118 Fax.: (63-2) 818 5103

VIETNAM Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 554 Vito Cruz, Malate, Manila City Tel.: (63-2) 524 0364 Fax.: (63-2) 526 0472

One of the must see in Dumaguete is a visit at the known Palinpinan. I went there with hubby last December to witness that so called sulfur manifestations. I was able to see the hot springs which was damaged by the recent flooding / water problem last year.



Its sure its scary to see this phenomenon but according to tagajawa posted in the Negros Chronicle, that he has spoke to some geologist about this phenomenon. He mentioned that it is normal that during summer months, the surface water dries up. During the rainy season, this surface water keeps the hot water or hot bedrock cool and thus there is no hot steam emissions from the ground.

However during the summer months, there is no more ground water to cool down the hot bedrock or heater water below ground, thus we see steam emissions, otherwise the most we would see are just hot springs.



We went there last December and there was not much rain, but there are emissions from the ground. It really stinks!

Tagaytay is the closest paradise near Manila. It is just an hour away and once you are near, you will feel a different weather - a slightly cold weather.

 Must see/visit in Tagaytay City, Philippines:

•   Picnic Grove 


•  People’s Park in the Sky 


•  Taal Volcano


• Casino Filipino 


•  Tagaytay Circle 


•  Tagaytay Highlands


• Dining and entertainment establishments along the Tagaytay Ridge

Depending on your budget, there are several hotels and pension houses around Tagaytay.

The most popular and highly recommendable is One Tagaytay Place Hotel located at Barrio Sungay, Tagaytay City Philippines

If you are travelling via South Express Way (SLEX), take Sta Rosa Exit then turn right after paying the toll fee. Just follow the street and around 30 minutes drive, you will arrive near the Tagaytay Market.

At the junction you can either turn:

 LEFT - if you are heading to Tagaytay Highlands, Picnic Grove

RIGHT - if you are heading to the city proper.

In the next few days, I am going to update this post with more breathtaking photos and stories of Tagaytay. :

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I have 3 blogs now in WP active and running.

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