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BYAHILO » BYAHILO in Northen Mindanao Adventure!

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:00:41 +0000

Hey there Folks! By the time you read this, I have already left Cagayan de Oro City and is bound for Iligan and the Islamic City of Marawi. I am so excited for this trip since this is going to be my first time in the province of Lanao del Sur. The46th province I have set foot.

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BYAHILO » Masskara Festival 2010 Music

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:23:00 +0000

Tha Masskara Festival 2010 Music is out! This year’s Masskara Festival streetdance music was picked through a songwriting competition which was participated by the talented homegrown composers.

This year’s winning piece was composed by the 25 year old Bryan Caballero. The composition was first aired to the public last Saturday September 4, 2010 at the Robinson’s Place Bacolod during the ...

BYAHILO » Cebu Pacific BER Months Seat Sale: oBER ang SALE!

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:21:18 +0000

It’s the BER Months once again, and Cebu Pacific Air is giving us another reason to enjoy the 7, 107 islands of the Philippines. this is the best time to hit the beach, or go church hopping, or simply enjoy the local delicacies. With the new Cebu Pacific Seat Sale, we no longer have an excuse not to discover our very ...

BYAHILO » Enjoy the freedom to travel and wear your Filipino Pride via Cebu Pacific

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:52:18 +0000

Whether born–and-bred Filipinos or Pinoys-at-heart, travelers who have explored the Philippine islands have so much more than good stories and photographs to share. Friendly people, amazing sights, and delicious local cuisine capture the hearts and minds of travelers whose first-hand experiences far exceed their expectations. Having experienced the rich Filipino culture and heritage, they take home a renewed pride in living ...

BYAHILO » Kraft Eden Cheese launches 100 Days of Christmas!

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:18:59 +0000

If there’s one thing we Filipinos love to celebrate, I guess it’s the Christmas season. The Philippines has always been known for celebrating the longest Christmas on the world. In fact, as early as September 1, the word “Merry Christmas” was already spotted as a trending topic in Twitter because of Filipinos greeting each other through the popular site.

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BYAHILO » Cebu Pacific offers 50% off!!!

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:49:09 +0000

More adventure travel, more beach escapades, more food trips at half the price! The Philippines number one low cost carrier Cabu Pacific Air is once again giving Every Juan more reasons to travel!

Experience Cebu! One of CEB’s domestic routes

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BYAHILO » 25th Negros Trade Fair 2010 in Rockwell!

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:00:34 +0000

The Negros Trade Fair, the longest running provincial trade fairs in the Philippines is once again back. this time with all the glitz! This year, the trade fair is celebrating its 25th year.

The Trade Fair is spearheaded by the Association of Negros Producers. The group is known for producing export quality furniture, clothes, handicrafts, accessories, as well as delectable Ilonggo ...

BYAHILO » BYAHILO Rainy Day Giveaway Raffle Winner!

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:50:51 +0000

A couple of weeks ago, I ran a contest where I asked you, dear readers to tell me where’s the best place to go on a rainy day, and what’s the best comfort food during this season.

a lot of interesting answers were given like Baguio, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Dumaguete, or simply shop like theres no tomorrow in malls. for ...

BYAHILO » New Air Phil Express Promo for lean month!

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:50:59 +0000

Air Phil Express, one of the newer low cost carriers in the Philippines is having another round of seat sales again! More reasons to book tours, or book cheap hotels and travel!!!

The new airline promo fare is pegged at PHP600++.

The new seat sale is perfect for the upcoming Masskara Festival 2010 in Bacolod City. Zamboanga City is also celebrating ...

BYAHILO » The 3M innovaton Tour

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 04:58:17 +0000

A few weeks back, I was invited to join the 3M innovation Tour at their office along South Super Highway. If there’s one thing that made 3M standout, it’s Innovation. 3M is a company that never ceases to innovate, and create new exciting products that would range from the very basic Consumer goods to Construction and Electrical products.

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BYAHILO » Buglasan Festival 2010 Schedule

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:00:46 +0000

Preparations are now in full blast as the Province of Negros Oriental stages the annual Buglasan Festival 2010! Every year, all roads lead to Sidlakang Negros, the home of the Buglasan Festival for a week-long festivity.

During this time of the year, The Sidlakang Negros which is located in Dumaguete gets well decorated as this becomes the home of the festival ...

BYAHILO » List of Philippine Holidays 2011

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:00:21 +0000

Here’s the list of Philippine Holidays for 2011. It is just uncertain, whether President Noynoy Aquino will abolish the so called “Holiday Economics” where long weekends are observed.

January New Year’s Day.
February 25 EDSA Revolution Day.
April 9 Araw ng Kagitingan
April 21 Maundy Thursday.
April 22 Good Friday.
May 1 Labor Day.
June 12 Independence Day.
August 29 National ...

BYAHILO » Some tips to improve the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2011

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:21:13 +0000

The Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2010 was recently held in Mandaue City Cebu Philippines. The festival is just on its third year, but it has grown by leaps and bounds. It has improved tremendously. But despite its improvements, there are still some things that need to be done to improve the Pasigarbo sa Sugbo. I won’t be surprised if after 10 years, ...

BYAHILO » Zest Air Flights s-u-c-k bigtime: My 9hr flight delay experience

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:57:34 +0000

I have been flying via Zest Air for several times now. And since they started flying to major airports like Iloilo Bacolod and Cebu, I never had any complaints about their service, whatsoever. I am so used to 1 or 2-hour flight delays. I just simply pass it off as a normal occurrence. In fact, last August 20 I flew to ...

BYAHILO » Stopover: Mactan Shrine

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:00:59 +0000

During our final day in Cebu Philippines, Fitz, Don, and I visited the Mactan Shrine. The shrine which is located in Punta Engano, Lapu Lapu City was built as tribute to the heroism of the local chieftain, Lapu Lapu.

The shrine is built inside a small park. A statue of Lapu Lapu was built near the shoreline, facing the sea. A ...

BYAHILO » BYAHILO at the Sugbuanon Na Ni Radio Talk Show!

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:00:44 +0000

Two weeks ago, I was in Cebu to cover the 3rd Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival in Mandaue City, Cebu Philippines. A day later I was invited to do a radio guesting in DYAB’s weekly Radio Show, “Sugbuanon Na Ni!”

The Weekly Sunday Show, aired at 4-6PM is hosted by Ahmed Cuizon and Ka Bino Guerrero.

L-R Ka Bino, BYAHILO, & ...

BYAHILO » Win an Apple iPad through the Convergys Online Fair!

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:36:30 +0000

Working in a call center is very financially rewarding. I myself used to be a Tech Support Agent a few years before I shifted to become full time travel blogger. During those times, I was able to save a few penny for the plane tickets for my travel. And yes, during those times, airline seat sales weren’t common yet. The pay, ...

BYAHILO » Tips to Improve the Kadayawan sa Davao Festival 2011

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:26:34 +0000

The 25th staging of the kadayawan sa Davao Festival is a huge success. There’s just a lot of tourists having a great time in Davao. Many also came from nearby provinces of Mindanao to experience the fiesta. This year’s Kadayawan is just my second time, but let me share you some of my thoughts on this year’s festival to improve the ...

BYAHILO » Where to Watch Miss Universe 2010 online?

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:23:14 +0000

Tis is the most beautiful day in the whole Universe, folks! 83 lovely ladies will be competing for the much coveted crown and the title Miss Universe 2010.

Philippines’ representative Maria Venus Raj is one of the top contenders for the title. Will she be able to bring home the bacon? Watch the Miss Universe 2010 online!

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BYAHILO » More Kadayawan sa Davao Festival 2010 pictures!

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:14:56 +0000

Here are some more photos from the recently concluded Kadayawan sa Dabaw Festival 2010 held in Davao City Philippines. Kadayawan Festival is considred to be the biggest fiesta celebration in Mindanao where the 10 ethnic group (locally known as lumad) would go to the city to celebrate their thanksgiving to the Supreme Being for bountiful harvest.

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BYAHILO » Kadayawan sa Davao Festival 2010 Winners

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:20:49 +0000

The Kadayawan sa Davao Festival street dance known as the Indak Indak sa Kadalanan is officially over. Here’s the list of winner of Davao City’s biggest festival celebration.

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BYAHILO » Kadayawan sa Davao Festival 2010 Photos

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:12:02 +0000

The Kadayawan sa Davao Festival 2010 Streetdance Competition in Davao City Philippines has just ended. In three hour’s time, the tribes will converge in Rizal Park for the ultimate showdown where the grand Kadayawan Champion will bring home PHP300,000.

Here’s just two of the photos I got earlier today. Ill add more photos once I get back from the Festival Showdown. ...

BYAHILO » Another Cebu Pacific Promo for October November!

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:27:50 +0000

fly for as low as PHP888! Enjoy the Philippine destinations at a lesser cost! The new Promo fare of the leading low cost carrier will definitely give you no more excuses to travel! The seat sale period is perfect for those traveling for the Visayas Blogging Summit in iloilo, Masskara Festival 2010 in Bacolod, Pintaflores Festival 2010 in San Carlos City ...

BYAHILO » BYAHILO Rainy Day Giveaway!

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:15:10 +0000

Tag-ulan na naman! Some people take this as a cue to take a break from travelling and just stay inside the house, with a cup of coffee and toast, while some take this as a challenge to travel all the more.

Now that the rainy season has officially started, BYAHILO is once again giving away prizes for avid readers! ...

BYAHILO » A weekend of pure bliss at Be Resorts Mactan Cebu

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 04:07:26 +0000

Last weekend, I got the chance to stay at the Be Resorts in Lapu Lapu City Mactan. I was actually in the province of Cebu to cover the 3rd Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival of Festivals in Mandaue City.

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BYAHILO » Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2010 Winners

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:28:21 +0000

Here’s the complete list of Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2010 Winners. This year’s streetdance and ritual presentation is amazing. The contingents are more colorful this year they painstakingly modified their costumes by adding more glitters and sequins for more glittering effect during the ritual presentation which is held at night. Their dance performances are breathtaking. Too bad, I wasn’t able to see ...

BYAHILO » Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2010 Photos

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 01:43:49 +0000

Pasigarbo sa Sugbo 2010 was held yesterday, August 14, as part of the 441st Anniversary of the province of Cebu. 32 festivals representing the various towns and cities from the province of Cebu + 1 guest performer from Cebu City trooped to the city streets of Mandaue for an afternoon of street dancing.

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BYAHILO » BGC Photo Contest Week 3 Winner

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:28:25 +0000

Week 3 seemed to be the hardest week for me, Several very good entries were received. So I really hav to read each entry well, and check each photo.

For the final week of our BGC Photo Contest, our winner is…(...)Read the rest of BGC Photo Contest Week 3 Winner

BYAHILO » Lawiswis Organics

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:06:29 +0000

Lawiswis Organics is one of the places we got to visit when we were in Puerto Princesa Palawan Philippines a few weeks back. Going organic is the trend that is being followed by people nowadays.

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BYAHILO » Cebu pacific Lean Month Seat Sale

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:50:35 +0000

Cebu pacific new promo fare! More reasons to Fly, More reasons to celebrate and more reasons to enjoy the beautiful Philippines!

Sea sale is perfect for Masskara Festival 2010 in Bacolod City, and Visayas Blogging Summit 2010 in Iloilo City!

Bacolod Masskara Festival

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BYAHILO » THE Baby Back Ribs at Casa Verde, Cebu

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 22:00:25 +0000

A few week’s back. I found myself devouring large portions of back ribs at the Casa Verde in Cebu City Philippines. Nakakaloka ang Ribs! It was a short 6-hour trip to Cebu. I was just on a connecting flight from General Santos City to Manila. But I opted to get a flight with stopover in Cebu as ticket is much ...

BYAHILO » BGC Photo Contest Week 3: Have you found your Passion?

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 08:47:13 +0000

Bonifacio Global City (BCG) has been one of my favorite spots. The inverted fountain in Bonifacio High Street is is always a refreshing sight t see.

What I really love about the Bonifacio High Street is its ability to blend shopping mall and park into one. That is why every weekend and holidays, a lot of families are in the area ...

BYAHILO » September 9 Eid’l Fit’r Ramadan Holiday?

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:02:16 +0000

Although this is not yet final. But this year’s celebration of the Eid’l Fitr or the end of the month of Ramadan may fall on September 9. This Muslim Calendar is based on the lunar cycle, thus the date changes every year when using the Gregorian Calendar.

A few year’s back, former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has signed into Law the ...

BYAHILO » BGC Find Your Passion Week 2 Winner

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:35:48 +0000

Apologies for the very delayed announcement of this weeks winner. My Friday has been very busy.

Anyways, judging for week 2 is a bit of a headache. I received quite a good number of outstanding entries for this week. Here are just some answers why BYAHILO readers love the Bonifacio Global City:

Ronald Aguilar said: “It is clean and ...

BYAHILO » New Cebu pacific Lucky Eight 88Pesos Promo Fare!

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:14:55 +0000

Cebu Pacific is set to offer PHP88 Pesos Seat Sale! The Number eight is always considered as a lucky number in Chinese traditions. August is the eighth month and in just a few days from now well experience the so-called “eighth day of the eighth month” or the Eight Eight.

With the new promo Cebu pacifc gives you more reasons to ...

BYAHILO » Iloilo City hosts the first Visayas Blogging Summit 2010!

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 04:05:29 +0000

This November 27-28 Bloggers from all over the Visayas Region in the Philippines will gather in Iloilo City for the first ever Visayas Blogging Summit 2010. The event aims to gather bloggers from the region as well as blogger friends from Luzon, Metro Manila, and Mindanao. The event aims to be the largest gathering in the Visayan Region.

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BYAHILO » DOT and Philtoa unveiled the newest business destinations in the Philippines!

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:00:16 +0000

Last Saturday, I was invited to the formal unveiling of the newest emerging Business Destinations of the Philippines. The event was held at the the Manila Ocean Park in Manila.

Silay City

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BYAHILO » GenSan Tour itinerary

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 22:00:13 +0000

Here is my GenSan Travel itinerary was followed when i was at the tuna Capital of the Philippines. You can actually follow this schedule udring your do-it-yourself tour in Gensan.

B’laan Village, Lamllifew Sarangani

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BYAHILO » An Evening of Great Food with Great Friends at Sarangani Highlands

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 22:00:05 +0000

During our last night of stay in General Santos City, Avel Manansala picked us in our hotel and promised to bring us to a secret dining place. It turns out the secret place is Sarangani Highlands.

Black Fern Soup

Sa pangalan pa lang, tunog Sosyal na!

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BYAHILO » Find Your Passion: The BGC Photo Contest Week 2

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:00:29 +0000

We’re now on our week 2 of the Find Your Passion BGC photo Contest! for week 1, Alvin Chua won the PHP3000 eGC courtesy of Bonifacio Global City. Do you think, he’ll win this week’s contest again?

Bonifacio Global City is a perfect place for me. It is my hangout whenever I am in Metro Manila. The 100% pure beef ...

BYAHILO » Find your Passion: The BGC Photo Contest Week 1 Winner

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:16:41 +0000

I so happy at the outcome of the first week of the BGC Photo Contest entitled “Find your Passion in BGC” I so happy to see a lot of people actually love the beauty of the Bonifacio global City

As don Eleazar Balboa mentioned in his Entry “There’s no doubt that Serendra is a great place to raise a ...

BYAHILO » New Cebu Pacific Zero Fares for 2011

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:11:35 +0000

More reason to travel! Hurray for First quarter 2011!!!

Zero Always Comes Before One! Our SURPRISE ZERO FARE starts NOW!!! Available for 1 day only to the following Domestic destinations:

Travel Period: Jan 1 – Mar 16, 2011
Manila to:
Bacolod Cagayan de Oro Cebu Davao Iloilo Legaspi Puerto Princesa Tagbilaran Zamboanga

Selectred flights only! Hurry Book now!

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BYAHILO » An afternoon at the B’laan Village in Lamlifew

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:00:08 +0000

During my first day in General Santos City, I decided to travel to the town of Malungon in the province of Sarangani. Malungon is only 45 minutes away from General Santos via comfortable bus ride.

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BYAHILO » Cebu Pacific offers 50% on ALL Domestic and International Routes!!

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:24:15 +0000

The Philippines leading low cost carrier Cebu pacific Airline is having another round of promo you can’t afford to miss!

This time around Cebu pacific Air is launching a 50% off seat sale on all Domestic and International Routes! Hurry, limited seat only. Promo starts today until August 1, 2010.

Travel Date is October 1 to November 30. Perfect for the ...

BYAHILO » Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2011 – Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival!

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:00:25 +0000

Its time to fly high again! The Philippine International hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2011 (PIHABF) is once again set to unfold in Clark Field Pampanga Philippines! Expect scores of colorful hot air balloons flying all together early in the morning! During the mid day various activities are also lined up like sky jumping exhibition, RC plane flying demonstration, and a whole ...

BYAHILO » Lake Sebu’s Seven Falls

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:06:33 +0000

One of the places I got the chance to visit while in Lake Sebu South Cotabato is the Dongon Seven Waterfalls or more popularly known as the “Seven Falls”.

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BYAHILO » COWHED: T’Boli Trade and Crafts

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:35:59 +0000

When we were in Lake Sebu last week, one of the places I didn’t want to miss is the COWHED located at Tuko-Fol, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato Philippines. The house was designed similar to Gono Kem Bo-I, or the T’Boli Princess House.

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BYAHILO » Philippine Travel Mart 2010: Cheap Travel Packages to be offered!

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 12:31:38 +0000

The The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA) is once again scheduled to hold the annual Philippine Travel Mart 2010 (PTM 2010). The annual travel mart is known for offering very affordable package tours for domestic travel! This is the perfect time to buy plane tickets and tours.

Lake Sebu

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BYAHILO » Isla Jardin del Mar, Gumasa Sarangani

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 22:00:47 +0000

Isla Jardin del Mar Beach Resort. This is where Sinjin and I were supposed to go in Gumasa, Glan, Sarangani Province.

Right after we had our unfortunate experience, we continued our journey to Isla Jardin del Mar.

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BYAHILO » Last Call for Cebu Pacific’s Wandering Juan Travel Blog Contest!

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:39:28 +0000

The deadline for Cebu pacific’s Wandering Juan Travel blog Contest id Fast approaching! Have you nominated an entry already?

Do you have a blog that features your newfound personal discoveries – be it food, design, people, events or adventures? Cebu Pacific Air (CEB), the Philippines’ largest airline, invites bloggers to join the 1st ever Wandering Juan Travel Blog Contest before nomination ...