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YOUR ULTIMATE TRAVEL GUIDE

PHILIPPINES

Vol. 2 No. 1

PALAWAN

Nature Lover’s Paradise

HIGANTES FESTIVAL

Fiesta of Gigantic Proportions

Publisher’s Note With 2006 drawing to a close and with 2007 just two clicks away, join us as we turn a new page, a new volume in the life of JUAN. Now on its second year, JUAN is proud to say that it is holding ﬁrm to its vision of celebrating and letting the whole world know about the sights, the sounds, the festivities that make our country one of the most beautiful in the world. In this issue, JUAN shows you why the Philippines is a nature lover’s paradise. Experience the tranquil landscape of Palawan, the country’s last ecological frontier. Witness nature’s diversity at its ﬁnest and experience an adventure of limitless proportions. Discover Lake Mainit, one of the deepest and largest lakes in the Philippines. Be inspired by its serenity and be relaxed by its beauty. Then hie off to Angono, Rizal to celebrate the feast of San Clemente, more popularly known as the Higantes Festival. There is just so much to discover and experience in the Philippines. And we at JUAN have only touched the surface. With more than 7,100 islands, imagine the possibilities. Experience the Philippines now and let JUAN be your ultimate travel guide.

Teddy Cruz, III PUBLISHER

On the cover: El Nido, Palawan Photo by Bopet Gillego 4

Staff Page Publisher Teddy V. Cruz III Editor-in-Chief DJ Tarrosa Editorial Consultant Cori Gillego Photography Director Bopet Gillego Art Director JP Carrillo Contributors Gino Gonzales Shirley de Guzman Contributing Photographers Aleli Arcilla, Ringo Morella Maricris Sarino, Marlin Cruz Marketing Manager Charo Chavez Advertising Manager Rhoel Gaite

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Travel Tips In the Philippines, it is always advised to bring clothes for hot weather. Bring light clothes. It’s always safe to have thosehandy white shirts around. Like in any foreign country, be careful of pickpockets. Always bring that handy insectrepellant. When shopping, always haggle. Mingle with the locals. They always give the best tips. Be adventurous! Pack light. Bring only essentials like sunscreen, medicine, at least two swimsuits, extra plastic bags, a pair of slippers, one formal clothing (just in case), toiletries, camera and extra money. Plan your outﬁts prior to leaving to avoid packing too much or too little. Write down all you intend to do to be more organized. Keep your cash hidden in different places just in case you lose something. Make sure you leave some room in your luggage for souvenirs or other purchases. Research about the place before traveling. It's best to be informed about weather conditions, local customs, hangouts, etc.

USEFUL FILIPINO WORDS Hello? Goodbye Thank You You’re Welcome Yes / No How much? Sorry Good Morning Good afternoon Good evening Hot Cold Rain Sun

Kumusta? Paalam Salamat Walang Anuman Oo / Hindi Magkano? Paumanhin po Magandang Umaga Magandang tanghali Magandang gabi Mainit Malamig Ulan Araw

Breakfast Lunch Dinner Bread Cheese Chicken Meat Egg Fish Fruit Pork Ice Cream Rice Water

Almusal Tanghalian Hapunan Tinapay Keso Manok Karne Itlog Isda Prutas Baboy Sorbetes Kanin Tubig 7

Table of Contents JUAN’S DESTINATION p.10

Lake Mainit A Hidden Treasure

JUAN’S HERITAGE p.13 Higantes Festival Fiesta of Gigantic Proportions

JUAN’S FEATURE p.15 Palawan Nature Lover’s Paradise

PERSONALITY 1-O-JUAN p.24 Get to know more about the Shouting Proud Pinoys Maricris Sarino and Patrick Joson

CALENDAR OF EVENTS p.26

Celebrate and enjoy this November-December

DIRECTORY p.34

All the contact information you need to plan that perfect getaway

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LAKE MAINIT

grandeur and profundity. It truly is a paradise!

Never mind it being one of the largest and deepest lakes in the Philippines, Lake Mainit is one of the cleanest freshwater lakes in the world. It is one of those gems that still can be found and admired in today’s increasingly common contemporary world. It is still a place where one would feel a poet’s inspiration to write prose. It is a place where nature is still friendly to people and people are still friendly to nature.

Lake Mainit is situated slightly below the small peninsula running north from the eastern side of Mindanao (the red star at the map). Clustered around it are 4 towns in the province of Surigao del Norte and another 4 towns in the province of Agusan del Norte. Surigao, a major city, is only about 42 km away and Butuan is about 82km away.

By Ramil Teodosio

When I arrived at Surigao Airport, we took an hour drive to this magniﬁcent lake. Our foreigner friend who was with us, went to the lake and cupped his hands and drank straight from the lake. The water was very pristine and serene though one felt a certain

It is a perfect complementary trip for those who are going to surf at Siargao Island. One can easily take a day trip to Lake Mainit and do several things. Better yet, one can spend a couple of days at a “real” backpacker’s campsite. Beyond its eastern coastline are the Diwata mountain range including Mt. Kabatuan and Mt. Mabaho. These ranges are perfect for mountain biking and trek-

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king. Moreover, there are numerous caves that are frequented by cave enthusiasts and treasure hunters around the area. Actually, there are many more caves that have to be discovered. Once in a while, an adventurer still has that pleasure of discovering (or rediscovering) a cave opening (and who knows a long forgotten treasure!). Mount Tendido, which extends to the town of Tubay, drops steeply to the coast which makes it perfect for rappelling and rock climbing. These are breathtaking panoramic views well worth the 2 to 3 hour trek to the top. None of the drops have been rated, but it will easily challenge any expert climber. The Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, located in the middle of Agusan del Sur, is the biggest marshland in the country. It serves as wintering ground for birds migrating

during the winter seasons in Japan, China, Russia and other countries. It is also home to unique flora and fauna. My time in Lake Mainit was spent camping, fishing, caving and trekking. Lake Mainit is not a common tourist destination. One would have to go out of his way to behold this magnificent place. It is truly for paradise and adventure seekers only. Though Lake Mainit area is not commercialized, organized trips can be arranged to better spend time wisely doing these following

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activities: kayaking, ďŹ shing, trekking, caving, scuba diving, rock climbing and camping. The languages available for the tours are: English, French, Portuguese (Brazilian),

Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. For more information about Lake Mainit trips, contact Ramil Teodosio at teodosio@ hotmail.com or 0917-811-0080.

About the writer: Ramil Teodosio is a sport and outdoor enthusiast, and an actor. He pretends he does not like his IT consulting job at iTelecht.com during the day. He is a world traveler and claims he has traveled an equivalent of 12 trips to the moon. He is married to Domino. She is an architect, an outdoor enthusiast and actor as well. They live in Boracay Island and Metro Manila and spend time training their German shepherd dog, Miko.

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HIGANTES FESTIVAL: By AC Milano

Every third week of November, the quiet ﬁshing town of Angono comes alive to celebrate the feast day of San Clemente, the patron saint of ﬁshermen. The town of Angono bursts into color and pageantry as its residents honor and pay tribute to their patron saint. Everywhere you look, colorful banners can be found hanging between buildings and

houses while tricycles and jeepneys are resplendently decked with banners of every color imaginable. Street food delicacies like grilled isaw (chicken intestines) and deepfried ﬁshballs (processed ﬁsh meat) line the streets while people of all ages converge to await the procession. San Clemente’s image, dressed splendidly in papal vestments, is taken down from its altar in the town church and carried to a barge in Laguna de Bay. Male devotees lead the procession, joined by parehadoras,

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devotees dressed in native costumes and wooden shoes who carry boat paddles. Higantes, giant wooden ďŹ gures made from papier-mache and bamboo measuring 10-14 feet high, accompany the image as it proceeds through the town.

Adding zing and excitement to the festivity is the custom of drenching both participants and observers with water from Laguna de Bay. Using buckets, hoses and squirt guns, the townsfolk douse water in the spirit of merriment and oneness.

It is for this reason that the feast of San Clemente is more popularly known as the Higantes Festival. Traditionally there are thirteen Higantes, one for each barangay (village), each of them an artistically rendered representation of their identity and industry. Competition among the various artisans and townsfolk however soon widens the proportions of the festival as each tries to outdo his neighbor.

As the sun sets over the lake, people retire to their homes to continue festivities. What follows is a night of revelry as food and drink abound and neighbors travel from house to house wishing each other well and thoroughly enjoying the end of the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s celebrations. Higantes Festival November 22-23. Photos courtesy of DOT.

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PALAWAN

A Nature Lover’s Paradise By Crickette Canizares

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If your dream vacation consists of indulging your senses with the best that nature has to offer, then Palawan is the destination for you. Considered to be the Philippine’s last ecological frontier because of its stunning unspoiled natural beauty, it is your gateway to paradise and an adventure laden eco-tourism. The rain forest, caves, coral reefs, mangroves, beaches and clear blue waters are its best assets.

to marine life. Its steeply sloped mountains covered by broad virgin forests serve as sanctuary to an amazing variety of ﬂora and fauna found nowhere else in the world. Palawan is home to many rare species such as the Palawan bear cat, mongoose, Palawan peacock pheasant, porcupine, mouse deer, Philippine Eagle, King Cobra and many rare species of parrots and butterﬂies.

Palawan is the country’s biggest province and is composed of 1,768 islands and islets surrounded by a coral shelf with an exceptionally rich marine life. Its white sand beaches and crystal-clear azure waters teem with colorful marine life, making Palawan a swimmer’s delight, a diver’s haven, and an angler’s dream.

Palawan probably has more protected areas than any other province in the Philippines. The Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary in the northern Calamianes islands is home to exotic and endemic species of animals that roam freely in its verdant hills and plains. On the northern coastline, the El Nido Protected Area is noted for its edible birds’ nests and limestone cliffs. In the middle of the Sulu Sea lies the Tubbataha Reefs, a pair of coral atolls

Nature’s diversity, however, is not limited

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recently named as a World Heritage Site for its highly diverse collection of ﬁshes and other marine life. Along the west coast, the St. Paul Subterranean National Park, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, features oldgrowth forests, cathedral caves, white sand beaches and one of the longest underground rivers in the world. In the south, Ursula Island is a haven for migratory and resident birds.

in the world. Thus, diving and snorkeling are must do activities. Perfect for novices (and snorkellers) are colorful shallow reefs teeming with tropical ﬁsh of all shapes and sizes. For the experienced diver, there are mangrove swamp dives, wreck dives, cave dives and ‘drop-off’ dives that make the waters of Palawan one of the best dive spots in the world.

WHAT TO DO An adventurous traveler will never run out of things to do in Palawan. You can explore the many jungles and secret lagoons or go spelunking in the numerous caves which dot the islands.

You can also go hiking and biking in the trails that run throughout the island. The Monkey Trail in St. Paul Subterranean National Park is a great way to see the tropical ﬂora and fauna. It is a well maintained series of wooden steps that leads to a central ranger station on the island.

Of course, what Palawan is really known for is its exceptionally rich marine life. The coral reefs here are amongst the most extensive

Serious climbers and mountaineers, on the other hand, can try to scale the 1605 meter Cleopatra’s Needle. The peak offers a panora

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ma of the city of Cabayugan in the distance while the ascent takes trekkers past rockﬁlled rivers, white water streams, grandiose rock formations, wild ﬂowers and ancient trees. You can also try sea kayaking or island hopping and marvel at the spectacular landscapes and seascapes that astound even the most indifferent of visitors. The islands scattered north of Palawan, (particularly El Nido) offer one of the world’s most stunning views. Limestone cliffs rear straight up from seas teeming with marine life, and hidden bays offer deserted beaches for camping. If you’re into animals, you can visit the wildlife parks and animal reserves or join bird watching tours to see the different mi-

gratory and rare endemic birds of Palawan. WHERE TO GO The Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary in the northern Calamianes islands is a unique game reserve and wildlife sanctuary of exotic African animals and endangered endemic animals of Palawan. Imported giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, and gazelles, among others, have successfully bred and graze the preserve undisturbed. They share the land with endangered endemic animals like the Calamian deer, Palawan mouse deer, bear cat, leopard cat, tarsier, Palawan peacock pheasant, scaly anteater, porcupine and monitor lizard. Sabang’s St. Paul Subterranean National Park in Puerto Princesa is Palawan’s most

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popular attraction and covers 5,349 hectares of lush forest, dark mountains, caves and white beaches. Its main attraction is an 8.2 kilometer underground river, reputed to be the world’s longest, that winds through a spectacular cave before emptying into the South China Sea. Cathedral chambers, wide hallways, and interesting geologic formations greet the wide eyed visitor to the grotto hidden beneath St. Paul Mountain. Near its mouth is a beautiful lagoon with crystal-clear water that teems with ﬁsh. Also within the park is the Monkey Trail, a series of wooden paths that winds into the forest where monkeys, squirrels, lizards and some 60 species of birds are found. Honda Bay - Just 30 minutes form Puerto Princesa is Honda Bay. One can take a boat and beach hop the dozens of beaches on the

islets that dot the bay. One can enjoy swimming, snorkelling, diving or just relaxing on the beach amidst the clear waters and ﬁne sand. Among the well known dive sites here are Pandan Island, which has good reefs near small drops-off, and Panglima Reef, where coral boulders and gray reef sharks are found. Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park is the country’s largest marine habitat. It hosts giant manta rays, sea turtles and hundreds of reef ﬁsh species. Located at the heart of the Sulu Sea, the marine park is 33,200 hectares of coral atoll, barely emergent islets and open water, and constitutes a unique complete open ocean ecosystem. It is inscribed in the World Heritage List as “rare and superlative phenomena as well as formations, features and areas of exceptional

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beauty.” It is located some 98 nautical miles from Puerto Princesa and is a premier diving destination. El Nido Marine Reserve– Occupying an area of 96,000 hectares, this popular nature spot boasts of diverse ecosystems such as rainforest, mangroves, white sand beaches, coral reefs, and limestone cliffs. The 45 islands and islets and the surrounding sea present endless opportunities for adventure, nature appreciation, and even just simple pleasures. Blessed with extraordinary natural scenery, El Nido is the sanctuary of various forms of wildlife. Schools of ﬁsh swarm in the coral reefs, many of which are visible to the naked eye. Countless varieties of ﬁsh are also found here and it is not uncommon to see manta rays. When in season, divers may even see one of the world’s rarest marine mammal, the sea cow, known

locally as “dugong.” Cleopatra’s Needle - At an elevation of 1605 meters, mountaineers who reach the peak may feast their eyes on a postcard panorama of the city proper in the distance, Cabayugan and the coastline on both sides of the city. A four-day trek to the mountain begins in Taqnaya, a sitio of Barangay Concepcion, about an hour’s ride North of the City proper. Along the way, the mountain unveils a visual treat of rivers strewn with boulders, cascading streams, awesome rock formations, a carpet of wild ﬂowers and giant trees. Tabon Cave, located in Southern Palawan, is acknowledged as the “Cradle of Civilization” of the Philippines. Nestled in the mountainous cape of Lipuan Island, the 29cave complex is a treasure trove of archaeo-

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logical artifacts and fossilized bones of the Tabon men. The fossilized skull cap of this Palawan native dating back 22000 years ago was found in Tabon, making it the oldest known habitation site in Southeast Asia.

backpack of yours and head out to Palawan. It is one of the best nature getaways you’ll ever ﬁnd.

Ursula Island Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary. This island is a haven for birds that converge here two hours before sunset, to take their rest after a day’s long ﬂight. It is located in Rio, Tuba Village, Bataraza, Palawan.

Palawan can be reached within an hour and five minutes flight from Manila to the capital city of Puerto Princesa or a 20-hour trip by sea. Domestic flights fly to Puerto Princessa daily. A choice of regular or direct-chartered flights can be made to Cuyo, Curon, Busuanga, or El Nido. Ships also ply the Manila-Palawan route regularly.

This list of must-see places is but a tip of the iceberg. There’s so much more to see in Palawan. I have been there a couple of times and yet I feel that there are still so many things to explore and discover. This is what makes Palawan truly a paradise. You just can never have enough of it. So if you love communing with nature, grab that

HOW TO GET THERE

Crickette Canizares is a diver and nature-lover working as a freelance consultant in Makati. For information on Globe Roaming, call the Hotline at (+632)730-1212 from your mobile phone.

Personality-1-O-JUAN

THE SHOUTING PROUD PINOYS!

and 2. the SHOUTING PROUD Pinoy, a PROUD Pinoy who shares with fellow Filipinos his impassioned spirit and love for our country.

The Philippines is blessed with natural resources and is considered a megadiverse country. On a per acre basis, the Philippines is the richest in biodiversity in the world. It has approximately 38,000 species of ﬂora and fauna in its 30 million hectares of land. Dr. Lawrence Heeney of the University of Chicago said “Think of the Philippines as the Galapagos times ten: More than 510 species of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians exist nowhere else.”

Patrick Joson and Maricris Sarino are examples of SHOUTING PROUD Pinoys. Patrick and Maricris are the active proponents of the “Yabang Pinoy” Filipino Pride Campaign whose main advocacy is to raise awareness and heighten Filipino people’s ethos, dignity and pride by promoting the use of a piece of braided abaca band that aims to be an object of conversation for SHOUTING PROUD Pinoys to speak about nationalism.

The Philippines is fortunate to have Filipinos who truly love their country. There are two types of Filipinos: 1. PROUD Pinoy, a Filipino who patronizes Filipino pursuits;

Patrick and Maricris are passionate in traveling around the Philippines and discovering new adventures. Patrick is a triathlete who enjoys biking around the Philippines

Personality-1-O-JUAN while Maricris is an advanced open water diver who values the privilege of living in a country with many marine sanctuaries. In this issue, JUAN chats with Patrick and Maricris to know their favorite travel escapade. 1. What is your favorite place in the Philippines and why? Maricris Sarino (MS) : Ticao island, Masbate because of its beautiful landscape, pristine beach and amazing dive sites like the Manta Bowl. Patrick Joson (PJ) : Tagaytay because of its close proximity to Manila. 2. What is your ideal vacation? Describe to us your most memorable vacation in the Philippines MS: A place with powdery white sand, clear turquoise water and rich marine life. I love Ticao island in Masbate ! There are only a few dive sites in the world where you are guaranteed to see school of mantas. I am proud to say that Ticao island is one of them. Ticao pass has a high concentration of plankton. For this reason, school of whalesharks and mantas are prevalent in the Manta Bowl dive site. PJ: A place where there’s a balance between adventure & relaxation. My most memorable vacation was when I went mountain biking in Benguet. Biking by the strawberry plantations is an unforgettable experience.

PJ: Veg-out in Sonya’s Garden 4. How many times do you travel in year? MS: Every time there’s a long weekend PJ: Whenever given the chance 5. What food should visitors try in your favorite place? MS: Grilled seafood PJ: Salad & pesto pasta in Sonya’s Garden 6. What site or spot is a must visit place for you in the Philippines MS: Tubbataha Reef Marine Park PJ: Benguet bike trail 7. Where else in the Philippines do you want to go? MS: Cagayan de Oro. I want to experience white-water rafting in Cagayan de Oro ! PJ: Tawi- Tawi 8. Who do you like traveling with? MS: Team Kangkong PJ: Family & friends 9. What are your travel essentials when traveling in the Philippines? MS: Sunblock, bikini, sarong, a good book, camera and scuba diving gear PJ: Mountainbike, running shoes, swim stuff and camera To know more about this campaign, check out www.yabangpinoy.com.

3. Given P2,000, what can you do in your favorite place? MS: Go to San Jacinto market and buy fresh sea food ! 25

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ANGONO ARTS FESTIVAL November 5November 25 | Angono, Rizal The festival aims at creating awareness and appreciation of Philippine Art and Culture.

PAGODA SA ILOG & SAYAW SA KALYE November 12 | Barangay Ugong, Pasig City A ﬂuvial parade and streetdancing in celebration of the “Pista ng Ugong.”

WAY KURAT MOUNTAIN BIKING COMPETITION Nov 19-25 | Maragusan, Compostela Valley Province. An activity to showcase the various eco-adventure potentials of the province through mountain biking. BUDYAS FESTIVAL November 26 30 | Amlan, Negros Oriental A seaside folk ritual invoking good fortune on ﬁshermen, followed by ﬂuvial procession of elaborately decorated sea crafts and street dancing.

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1st Philippine Medical Tourism Convention PICC November 20-21

CCP Main Theater “Dance Laud” (Hwa Yi Ethnic Dance Center) November 14-15

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BANAAG FESTIVAL November 1 | Anilao, Iloilo. A dance-drama competition using light and all its forms as a medium . This “dance of lights” is the ﬁrst of its kind in the region.

TIGKALA-LAG FESTIVAL November 2 | Isabela, Negros Occidental The most peculiar festival of Negros Occidental

HELOBONG FESTIVAL (T’BOLI) November 9 11 | Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. See the T’’Boli culture in its colorful best through the natives’’ traditional songs, dances and crafts.

CCP Main Theater “Esmeralda” (Philippine Ballet Theater) November 16-19

HIGANTES FESTIVAL November 23 | Angono, Rizal. Angono’s joyous ﬁesta in honor of San Clemente whose image, resplendent in papal vestment

CCP Main Theater “Variations” (Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra) November 10

LA UNION SURFING INVITATIONAL/SURFING FESTIVAL November 17 19 | Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union. A community based tourism activity where surfers from around the Philippines are invited to compete.

SAN CARLOS CITY FIESTA November 4 | San Carlos City, Negros Occidental. A three-day religious festivity honoring the patron saint, San Carlos Borromeo.

BAGUIO ARTS FESTIVAL November 18 | Baguio City. An exhibit of the different artworks and art pieces of the various Cordillera artists in different art media.

BAGUIO TOSSED SALAD FESTIVAL November 25 27 | Baguio City A record breaking attempt to showcase the heaviest tossed salad and served to the public.

ANNUAL PINATUBO TREK November 30 | Bgy. Sta. Juliana, Capas, Tarlac. An annual event to commemorate the world-famous eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.

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CCP Main Theater “Kampana” (The Philippine Madrigal Singers) December 17. SAN FERNANDO GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL December 17-23 | San Fernando, pampanga

MAYTINIS FESTIVAL (GRAND CELEBRATION) December 24 | Kawit, Cavite. A well-loved Caviteno tradition, the Maytinis is a dramatic retelling of St. Joseph’s and Virrgin Mary’ search in Bethlehem for a place to stay.

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COFFEE FESTIVAL December 11- December 16 | Lipa City, Batangas The coffee festival was conceived to showcase the long reign of Lipa as the coffee granary of the Philippines

KANYON-KANYON FESTIVAL Dec 25-31 | Bgy. Cabugao Norte, Sta. Barbara, Iloilo. A revival of an old tradition. This is the residents’ own way of celebrating the New Year by making loud sounds through bamboo “kanyons”.

CCP Main Theater “And The Winner Is…” (Ballet Philippines) Dec 12-16. KASADYAAN FESTIVAL (MARDI GRAS) December 12- December 14 | Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

PANAGYAMAN FESTIVAL December 19-20 | Balaoan, La Union Treasures of Balanoan on display. Glimmering artistry, creativity & ingenuity of Ilocanos displayed in products and crafts.

PUTO FESTIVAL December 26-28 | Calasiao, Pangasinan Celebration of the town’s major produce, rice cake (puto).

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SINUKWAN FESTIVAL December 1 9 | City of San Fernando, Pampanga The Sinukwan Festival relives the Kapampangan spirit with a weeklong calendar of cultural revivals capped by a grand street-dance parade.

PAGODA AND CARACOL (FLUVIAL PARADE) December 7- December 9 | Malabon City A yearly celebration in the honor of their patroness.

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CCP Main Theater “Holiday Treats” (Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra). COCO FESTIVAL December 8 | San Teodoro, Mindoro Oriental

REHIYON-REHIYON 2006 December 9 | Marikina Sports Park A festival that showcases the various ethnic groups that make up the population of Marikina.

CCP Main Theater “Vamos A Belen 2006” (Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group) December 21-23

NIÑOS INOSENTES DAY OR YAWA-YAWA FESTIVAL Dec 28 | Ibajay, Aklan. It is participated by barangays wherein they dress in scary costumes and they go from house to house asking for Christmas gifts and goodies.

LANTERN FESTIVAL December 15-31 | Bacolod City. Annual Lantern Festival and participated in by 61 barangays in Bacolod City.

PAMITINAN FESTIVAL December 22 | Rodriguez (Montalban),Rizal Pamitinan is a cave in Rodriguez (Montalban) where secret meeting of Andres Bonifacio and 8 other Katipuneros were held.

HORSE FESTIVAL Dec 29-30 | Plaridel, Bulacan. A herd of horses with colorful tilburies parading in the streets of Plaridel in reverence to St. Apostle.

MISA DE GALLO December 16-24 | Nationwide. Misa de Gallo is a Filipino yuletide tradition that starts on the 16th of December and culminates in a midnight mass on Christmas Eve.

RIZAL’S DEATH ANNIVERSARY December 30 | Dapitan City Declared a national holiday

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Art Scene

19th to 20th PHILIPPINE TREASURES 4th Floor Galleries Ongoing until January 2007

Portrait of Victoria Zobel de Ayala

Ayala Museum presents an ongoing exhibition of 19th-20th Century Philippine Treasures at the fourth ﬂoor galleries. This exhibition features selections from the Museum’s permanent collection, including long-term loans from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) and Rina Ortiz Collections and new acquisitions made possible by Ayala Corporation may be viewed until January 2006. On special preview are exceptional works by Juan Luna, Fernando Amorsolo, Justiniano Asuncion, 19th century religious sculptures, piña costumes and jewelry that includes necklaces, scapulario, tambourines, reliquario. The show offers a rare opportunity to experience the 1889 Reclining Nude and Seat-

ed Lady in White paintings by Juan Luna; handcolored 19th century lithographs by Justiniano Asuncion presenting period ladies and gentlemen of Manila. Also on exhibit are the 1919 Nude and El Bibliofilo paintings by Fernando Amorsolo. The 19th-20th Century Philippine Treasures illustrates the transition of the influences in Philippine art during the 300-year old reign of the Spanish conquistadors and the rise of the postcolonial, modern period in Philippine history. Through the paintings, religious icons, jewelry, and costumes, the viewers will get the chance to view the extensive yet distinct influences of these periods and how these were rendered unto the canvases, images, jewelry and costumes. 19th - 20th Philippine Century Art is open to the public from Tuesday to Friday (9AM-6PM),Saturday-Sunday(10AM7 PM). Closed to the public every Monday. For more information, please call 757-7117 to 21 or visit www.ayalamuseum.org. 31

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FLIGHT NO. DG 128 TR 500/TR501 AK 032/AK 033 5J588/5J589 DG 116 TR 502/TR 803 AK 502/AK 503 TR 802/TR 503 DG 127 DG 115 TR 500/TR501 AK 032/AK 033 5J588/5J589 TR 502/TR 803 AK 502/AK 503 TR 802/TR 503 OZ7075/OZ7085 DG 128 TR 500/TR501 AK 032/AK 033 5J588/5J589 DG 116 TR 502/TR 803 AK 502/AK 503 TR 802/TR 503 DG 127 OZ7075/OZ7085 DG 115 TR 500/TR501 AK 032/AK 033 5J588/5J589 TR 502/TR 803 AK 502/AK 503 TR 802/TR 503 DG 128 TR 500/TR501 AK 032/AK 033 5J588/5J589 DG 166 TR 502/TR 803 AK 502/AK 503 TR 802/TR 503 DG 127 OZ7075/OZ7085 DG 115 TR 500/TR501 AK 032/AK 033 5J588/5J589 TR 502/TR 803 AK 502/AK 503 TR 802/TR 503 OZ7075/OZ7085 TR 500/TR501 AK 032/AK 033 5J588/5J589 TR 502/TR 803 AK 502/AK 503 TR 802/TR 503 OZ7075/OZ7085

ROUTE CRK-MNL SIN-CRK-SIN KUL-CRK-KUL CEB-CRK-CEB MPH-CRK SIN-CRK-MFM BKI-CRK-BKI MFM-CRK-SIN MNL-CRK CRK- CEB via MPH SIN-CRK-SIN KUL-CRK-KUL CEB-CRK-CEB SIN-CRK-MFM BKI-CRK-BKI MFM-CRK-SIN ICN-CRK-ICN CRK-MNL SIN-CRK-SIN KUL-CRK-KUL CEB-CRK-CEB MPH-CRK SIN-CRK-MFM BKI-CRK-BKI MFM-CRK-SIN MNL-CRK ICN-CRK-ICN CRK- CEB via MPH SIN-CRK-SIN KUL-CRK-KUL CEB-CRK-CEB SIN-CRK-MFM BKI-CRK-BKI MFM-CRK-SIN CRK-MNL SIN-CRK-SIN KUL-CRK-KUL CEB-CRK-CEB MPH-CRK SIN-CRK-MFM BKI-CRK-BKI MFM-CRK-SIN MNL-CRK ICN-CRK-ICN CRK-CEB via MPH SIN-CRK-SIN KUL-CRK-KUL CEB-CRK-CEB SIN-CRK-MFM BKI-CRK-BKI MFM-CRK-SIN ICN-CRK-ICN SIN-CRK-SIN KUL-CRK-KUL CEB-CRK-CEB SIN-CRK-MFM BKI-CRK-BKI MFM-CRK-SIN ICN-CRK-ICN

ETA * 1110H 1115H 1140H 1400H 1525H 1740H 1545H 1830H * 1110H 1115H 1140H 1525H 1740H 1545H 2340H * 1110H 1115H 1140H 1400H 1525H 1740H 1545H 1830H 2340H * 1110H 1115H 1140H 1525H 1740H 1545H * 1110H 1115H 1140H 1400H 1525H 1740H 1545H 1830H 2340H * 1110H 1115H 1140H 1525H 1740H 1545H 2340H 1110H 1115H 1140H 1525H 1740H 1545H 2340H

NOTE: Cebu Paciﬁc will operate its daily passenger ﬂts starting Oct 12 to Dec. 15, 2006 Aircraft=A-319

ETD 0900H 1140H 1145H 1210H * 1555H 1805H 1615H * 0920H 1140H 1145H 1210H 1555H 1805H 1615H 0100H 0900H 1140H 1145H 1210H 1555H 1805H 1615H * 0100H 0920H 1140H 1145H 1210H 1555H 1805H 1615H 0900H 1140H 1145H 1210H * 1555H 1805H 1615H * 0100H 0920H 1140H 1145H 1210H 1555H 1805H 1615H 0100H 1140H 1145H 1210H 1555H 1805H 1615H 0100H

Fast Facts GENERAL INFORMATION The Philippines is made up of 7,107 islands covering a land area of 115,739 sq. m. (299,764 sq. km.). Main island groups are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Capital is Manila. Time Zone is GMT + 8 hours.

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March to May is hot and dry. June to October is rainy, November to February is cool. Average temperatures: 78°F / 25°C to 90°F / 32°C; humidity is 77%.

The Metric System is used in most trade and legal transactions.

POPULATION

220 volts a/c is the common standard. 110 volts a/c is also used, especially in major hotels.

There are a total of 76.5 million Filipinos as of the latest national census in May, 2000. Population growth is estimated at 2.36 percent annually. Luzon, the largest island group, accounts for more than half of the entire population. LANGUAGES Two ofﬁcial languages --- Filipino and English. Filipino which is based on Tagalog, is the national language. English is also widely used and is the medium of instruction in higher education. Eight (8) major dialects spoken by majority of the Filipinos: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinense. Filipino is that native language which is used nationally as the language of communication among ethnic groups. Like any living language, Filipino is in a process of development through loans from Philippine languages and nonnative languages for various situations, among speakers of different social backgrounds, and for topics for conversation and scholarly discourse. There are about 76 to 78 major language groups, with more than 500 dialects.

Some 83% of Filipinos are Catholic. About 5% are Moslem. The rest are made up of smaller Christian denominations and Buddhist.

ELECTRICITY

COMMUNICATIONS For easier communication, have your mobile phone activated with roaming service before leaving for the Philippines. Once in the Philippines, choose Globe as the network for roaming. You can do this by going to your mobile phone’s SETTINGS, then NETWORK and MANUALLY choose GLOBE. Globe has a quality network with nationwide coverage. For inquiries or assistance, you can call +632 7301212. CURRENCY The Philippines’ monetary unit is the peso, divided into 100 centavos. Foreign currency may be exchanged at any hotels, most large department stores, banks, and authorized money changing shops accredited by the Central Bank of the Philippines. International credit cards such as Visa, Diners Club, Bank Americard, Master Card, and American Express are accepted in major establishments.

Directory EMBASSIES Australia Level 23 Tower 2 RCBC Plaza Ayala Avenue, Makati City (63-2) 757-8100 Austria 4th floor Prince Building, 112 Roda St. Legaspi Village, Makati City (63-2) 817-9191; (63-2) 817-4992 Bangladesh 2nd floor Ayala Wing BPI Building, 106 Paseo de Roxas cor. Perea St. Legaspi Village, Makati City (63-2) 817-5010; (63-2) 817-5001 Cambodia Unit 7-A7th flr Country Space Bldg Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City (63-2) 818-9981 Canada Level 6 to 8, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City (63-2) 867-0001; (63-2) 867-0002 Chile 17th Floor, Liberty Center Building 104 H.V. de la Costa corner Leviste St. Salcedo Village, Makati City (63-2) 810-3149; (63-2) 810-3687; (63-2) 810-3820 China 4896 Pasay Road, Dasmarinas Village Makati City (63-2) 844-3148 Colombia 18th floor Aurora Tower Araneta Center, Quezon City (63-2) 911-3101 Cuba Penthouse, Cacho Gonzales Building, 101 Aguirre cor. Trasierra Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati City (63-2) 817-1192

Czech Republic 30th floor Rufino Pacific Tower Ayala Avenue Makati City (63-2) 811-1155

Japan 2627 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City (63-2) 551-5710

Egypt 2229 Paraiso Cor. Banyan St. Dasmarinas Village, Makati City (63-2) 843-9220; (63-2) 843-9232

Korea 10th ﬂoor Paciﬁc Star Building Sen. Gil Puyat cor Makati Avenue, Makati City (63-2) 8116139 -44

Finland 21st ﬂoor BPI Center, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City (63-2) 891-5011 to 17

Kuwait 1230 Acacia Road, Dasmarinas Village Makati City (63-2) 887-6880 to 84

France 16th ﬂoor Paciﬁc Star Building, Sen Gil Puyat cor Makati Avenue, Makati City (63-2) 8576900; 811-1001 to 04

Libya 1644 Dasmarinas Village, Makati City (63-2) 817-7331 to 32

Germany 25/F Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Ave. Makati City, Metro Manila (63-2) 702-3000; (63-2) 702-3015 India 2190 Paraiso St. Dasmarinas Village, Makati City (63-2) 843-0101; (63-2) 843-0102 Indonesia 185 Salcedo St. Legaspi Village, Makati City (63-2) 892-5061 to 68 (63-2) 818-4441 Iran 37 McKinley Road, Forbes Park, Makati City (63-2) 888-4757 to 59 Israel 23rd ﬂoor, Trafalgar Plaza, 105 H.V. Dela Costa St. Salcedo Village, Makati City (63-2) 892-5329 to 32 (63-2) 894-0441 to 43 Italy 6th ﬂoor ZETA Building 191 Salcedo St. Legaspi Village, Makati City (63-2) 892-4531 to 34 19091012200 (Visa)

Malaysia 107 Tordesillas St. Salcedo Village, Makati City (63-2) 817-4581 to 85 (63-2) 817-4551 to 53 Mexico 2157 Paraiso St., Dasmarinas Village, Makati City 1222 (63-2) 812-2211/12/13 (63-2) 812-2225 (Consular) Netherlands 9th Floor, King’s Court Building I 2129 Don Chino Roces Avenue (formerly Pasong Tamo) Makati City (632) 812-5981; (632) 811-2512 New Zealand 23rd ﬂoor BPI Center Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City (63-2) 891-5358 to 67 Nigeria 2211 Paraiso St. Makati City (63-2) 843-9866 (63-2) 843-9868 (63-2) 843-9870 Norway 21st ﬂoor Petron Mega Plaza Building, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City (63-2) 886-3245 to 49

Directory Pakistan 6th floor Alexander House, 132 Amorsolo St. Legaspi Village, Makati City (63-2) 817-2772; (63-2) 817-2776 Portugal 17th floor Unit D Trafalgar Plaza, 105 H.V. Dela Costa St. Salcedo Village, Makati City (63-2) 848-3789 to 90 Qatar 2056 Lumbang St. cor. 1398 Caballero St. Dasmarinas Village, Makati City (63-2) 887-4944 to 45 Russian Federation 1245 Acacia Road, Dasmarinas Village, Makati City (63-2) 810-9614; (63-2) 893-0190 Saudi Arabia 389 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City (63-2) 890-9735 Singapore 35th floor Tower I The Enterprise Centre, 6766 Ayala Avenue, Makati City (63-2) 751-2345; (63-2) 751-2646 South Africa 29th Floor Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City (63-2) 889-9383 (Trunk Line) Spain 5th Floor, ACT Tower 135 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue 1227 Makati City (chancery) 818-5526; 759-2971 (Embassy) 818-3561; 818-3581; 7592970 (Consulate) Sri Lanka 2260 Avocado Avenue Dasmarinas Village, Makati City (63-2) 887-5222; (63-2) 887-5223 Sweden 16th Floor, Equitable PCI Bank Tower 2, Makati Avenue corner H.V.

dela Costa Street, Makati City (63-2) 811-7900 Switzerland 24th Floor, Equitable Bank Tower 8751 Paseo de Roxas 1226 Makati City 757-9000; 757-9001 (Visa) Thailand Royal Thai Embassy Building 107 Rada Street, Legaspi Village Makati City 815-4219 to 20; 816-0696 to 97; 810-3833; 817-4262 (Consular) Turkey 2268 Paraiso St. Dasmarinas Village, Makati City (63-2) 843-9705; (63-2) 843-9707 (63-2) 887-6373 United Arab Emirates 22nd ﬂoor Renaissance Building, 215 Salcedo St. Legaspi Village, Makati City (63-2) 817-3906 United Kingdom 15th to17th Floors, L.V. Locsin Building 6752 Ayala corner Makati Avenues, 1226 Makati CIty United States of America Chancery Building 1201 Roxas Boulevard, Manila Tel: 528-6300 Fax: 522-4361 Venezuela Unit 17 A, Multinational Bancorporation Center, 6805 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1227 (632) 845-2841;845-2842 Vietnam 670 Pablo Ocampo St., Malate, Manila; 521-6843; 525-2837; 524-0364 European Union 30/F Tower II, RCBC Plaza 6819 Sen. Gil Puya cor. Ayala Ave., 1200 Makati City; 859-5100

TRANSPORTATION AIRLINES Air Philippines R1 Hangar ATC, Gate 1 Andrews Avenue, Nichols, Pasay City Tel (63-2) 855 9000 Fax (63-2) 851-7922 Asian Spirit Domestic Road cor. Andrews Avenue, Pasay City Tel (63-3) 851-8888 Fax (63-2) 851-1804 to 05 Cebu Paciﬁc Air 16/F Robinson’s Equitable Tower ADB Avenue cor. Poveda St. Ortigas Center, Pasig City Tel (63-2) 636-4938 Fax (63-2) 637-9165 Philippine Airlines G/F Philippine Airlines Center Legaspi St. Legaspi Village, Makati City Tel (63-2) 855-8888 Fax (63-2) 853-7725 SEAIR 1020 2/F Dona Concepcion Building, Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City Tel (63-2) 884-1521 Fax (63-2) 844-3813 SHIPPING COMPANIES Philippine Fast Ferry Corporation (SUPERCAT) SuperCat CUper Terminal, Pier 4 North Redclamation Area, Cebu City Tel (63-2) 232-4511 Fax (63-2) 412-9564 Negros Navigation Company Pier 2, North Harbor, Tondo Manila Tel (63-2) 245-5588 Fax (63-2) 247-7427 WG&A Superferry 12/F Times Plaza Rower cor. U.N. and Taft Avenue, Ermita, Manila Tel (63-2) 528-7100 Fax (63-2) 528-7107

Directory BUS LINES Baliwag Transit 199 Rizal Avenue Extension, Caloocan City Tel (63-2) 364-0778 Fax (63-2) 364-0078 New York St. cor EDSA Cubao, Quezon City Tel (63-2) 912-9132 BLTB EDSA, Malibay Pasay City Tel (63-2) 833-5508 Phase II Bus Terminal Ali Mall Araneta Center Cubao, Quezon City Tel (63-2) 913-1526 Philippine Rabbit 1240 EDSA, Balintawak Tel (63-2) 364-3477 RENT – A- CAR Avis 2/F Guevent Commercial Center 54 LIbertad St. Mandaluyong City Tel (63-2) 533-0861 (63-2) 714-4060 to 61 Fax (63-2) 533-0785 Budget Nayong Pilipino Compound, Pasay City Tel (63-2) 888-6513 Fax (63-2) 851-0931 Nissan UPRC Building 3, 2289 Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City Tel (63-2) 816-1808 HOTELS Discovery Suites 25 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center, Pasig City Tel (63-2) 635-2222 Fax (63-2) 683-8333 Dusit Hotel Nikko Ayala Center, 1223 Makati City EDSA Shangri-la Hotel 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center,

Mandaluyong City Tel (63-2) 633-8888 Fax (63-2) 631-1063 Grand Boulevard Hotel 1990 Roxas Boulevard, Manila Tel (63-2) 526-8588 Fax (63-2) 524-2526 Hyatt Regency Manila 2702 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City (63-2) 833- 1234; (63-2) 833- 5913 Makati Shangri-La Hotel Manila Ayala Cor. Makati Avenue Makati City (63-2) 813- 8888; (63-2) 813- 5499 Mandarin Oriental Manila Makati Avenue, Makati City (63-2) 750-8888; (63-2) 819- 9659 Manila Diamond Hotel Roxas Boulevard cor. Dr. J. Quintos St. Manlia (63-2) 526- 2211; (63-2) 526- 2255 Manila Hotel One Rizal Park, 1099 Manila (632) 527- 0011; (632) 5270022/24 New World Hotel Pasay Road, Makati City (63-2) 811- 6888; (63-2) 811- 6777 Pan Paciﬁc Hotel M. Adriatico St., Gen. Malvar St. Ermita, Manila (63-2) 536- 0788; (63-2) 536- 6220 The Peninsula Manila Ayala cor. Makati Avenue Makati City (63-2) 810- 3456; (63-2) 815- 4825 RESTAURANTS FILIPINO Bistro Remedios 1911 M. Adriatico St. Remedios Circle Malate, Manila (63-2) 523-9153

Gerry’s Grill Jupiter St. Makati (63-2) 897-9698 Libis, QC (63-2) 421-2948 to 50 Tomas Morato, QC (63-2) 4159514 Alabang (63-2) 678-8987 Grilla Libis, QC (63-2) 632-9691 Kalayaan Ave, QC (63-2) 8998775 Antipolo (63-2) 678-8987 / 6784464 M Café Greenbelt 4, Makati (63-2) 7573000 Old Manila The Manila Peninsula, Ayala Ave. cor. Makati Ave., Makati City (63-2) 819-34-56 CHINESE Summer Palace 2nd Floor, Shangri-la’s EDSA Plaza Hotel 1 Garden Way, Ortigas Center, Pasig (63-2) 633-88-88 Superbowl of China Mega Strip B, Megamall Mandaluyong City (63-2) 634-7831; (63-2) 687-7767 Shang Palace Makati Shangri-la Hotel Ayala Avenue cor. Makati Ave (63-2) 814-2528 JAPANESE Nanbantei of Tokyo Polaris St. Bel-Air Village, Makati (63-2) 896-68790 Sugi G/F Greenbelt 2 Ayala Center, Makati (63-2) 723-9496 / 725-0208 Tempura Misono Hyatt Regency Manila

Directory 2702 Roxas Boulevard Pasay City (63-2) 833-1234 Wasabi Bistro and Saki Bar The Olympia Building 7912 Makati

GLOBE BUSINESS CENTERS Eastwood G/F Cybermall Megaworld Bldg., Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City (beside IBM) Tel.: 588-2390 Greenhills Hub G/F Greenhills Connecticut Carpark 1 Bldg., Ortigas Avenue, San Juan Tel.: 5888-736 Digital Xchange Glorietta 3 (Sales Dedicated Center) Store#6 3/F, Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati City Tel.: 588-8820 Podium Hub (Sales Dedicated Center) 5th Level The Podium Bldg ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Madaluyong City (near SM Cinema) Tel.: 588-1151 Robinsons Galleria Unit 440-441 Food Boulevard East Wing, Robinsons Galleria Mall cor Ortigas Ave., QC Tel.: 588-0567 Rockwell Hub (Sales Dedicated Center) Unit 317 3rd level Powerplant Mall , Rockwell, Makati City ( near bowling alley) Tel.: 588-4245 Shangri-La Link Level 1 (across Marks & Spencer)

Avenue cor. Sto. Tomas St. Makati city (63-2) 840-4223; (63-2) 752-0632

ITALIAN

Shangri-la Plaze, EDSA cor. Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City (across Marc & Spencer 1st level) Tel.: 588-4462

Headway Barber Shop Salon) Tel.: 5888-489

SM Makati 4th level, Concourse Area, SM Makati Dept. Store, Ayala Center, Makati City Tel.: 588-1300 SM Megamall 5/F SM Megamall Bldg. Building B Ortigas Center, Pasig City (near Megatrade) Tel.: 588-1735 Alabang Town Center 3/F New Wing ATC Alabang, Muntinlupa City Tel.: 588-4200 Fesival Supermall Unit 4064 A&B (4/F) Alabang Zapote Wing , Filinvest Festival Supermall, Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang Muntinlupa (near Game Worx) Tel.: 588-1034

Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Opera Paseo de Roxas, Makati City (63-2) 895-2028

SM Clark Unit 203-204 2/F SM City Clark, Pampanga Laoag G/F Lazo Bldg., Rizal cor. Abadilla St., Barrio San Lorenzo, Laoag City Tel.: 588-2083 Olongapo GF 1799 Rizal Ave., West Bajac-Bajac, Olongapo City Tel.: 588-0694 Cebu Ayala Center 2nd Level Paseo Verde, Ayala Center, Cebu Business Park, Cebu City Tel.: 688-8444 SM Cebu 3rd level SM City Cebu North Reclamation Cebu City (near Megatrade) Tel.: 688-8688

Mall of Asia NP 202-203, 2/F North Parking Bldg 3 SM Mall of Asia, Bay Blvd., Pasay City Tel.: 588-1149

Kalibo, Aklan LG-1 Gaisano City, Kalibo Roxas Ave. Ext., Bgy. Andagao, Kalibo, Aklan Tel.: 688-8280

Market Market Unit 444 & 445 4/F Market Market, Lot C, Bonifacio Globel City, Taguig, Metro Manila Tel.: 588-3660

Davao SM 3rd Level, SM City Davao, Ecoland Subd., Quimpo Blvd., Davao City (near SM Cinema) Tel.: 688-8909

Robinsons Place Manila Link Space 020 Level 3 Pedro Gil Wing Robinsons Place Manila (near

Davao VP 2/F Victoria Plaza, J.P. Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City Tel.: 688-8432

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