Archive for March, 2008

3rd World Pyro Olympics (Final Schedule)

The opening of the 3rd World Pyro Olympics is supposed to be tonight. My kids are asking me if we will be going to SM Mall of Asia last night, having experienced the last time we went there without 3rd World Pyro Olympics made us tired already of the event. I thought, I haven’t noticed any advertisements and announcements unlike the previous World Pyro Olympics events. Just to make sure, I’ve called up La Mancha Productions this morning.

Its confirmed. The new and final schedule of 3rd World Pyro Olympics will start on May 3, a Saturday and the succeeding Saturdays of May. The official website of World Pyro Olympics is still down for maintenance, the management told me that their site will be available next week or the other week.

They’re still finalizing the participants and schedule, if that’s the case, there could be changes with previous given schedule and participants. Its guaranteed that it will be on May 3, I hope. Personally, its a good schedule considering people are getting ready for the start of school year, they could watch the event after they went shopping at SM MOA. Good luck to them on the later part of May since its also the start of rainy season in the Philippines.

3rd World Pyro olympics Schedule:
May 3, 2008 -China and Germany
May 10,2008 – Canada and France
May 17, 2008 – Italy and Venezuela
May 24, 2008 – Fellowship of Fire – Collaboration of all countries with the Philippines
- La Mancha Pyro Productions representing the Philippines – Pyromusical show exihibition

I’ll be posting here the final schedule as soon I have it. For the meantime, you may read my previous World Pyro Olympics articles.

• 3rd World Pyro Olympics 2008
• 3rd World Pyro Olympics Reschedule

JayR, The Flying Filipino

“IN THOSE FEW SECONDS WHEN I AM AIRBORNE, IT IS 100% JUST ME – NOTHING ELSE, NO ONE ELSE. IT’S JUST ME, THE BOARD AND THE SKY… I LIKE TO RISK, TO DARE AND BE DIFFERENT. IT’S THAT OR NOTHING.” – JayR

Gumbay “JayR” Abas Jr. is a 24-year-old proud pinoy based in Italy and making waves in the field of snowboarding, a well-known extreme sport both in Europe and the US.

JayR who was born and grew up in Batangas, migrated to Italy five years ago. Although he’s not physically present in the Philippines, his love for our country never fades. He wants to represent Philippines in the 2010 Winter Olympics for Snowboarding, that’s two years from now and he still have proper training to do as we all know that Philippines is a tropical country.

His achievements are Salice Big Air (3rd place – qualifying, 2006), Fiat Slide Rail Contest (8th ), La Notte del Dragone Big Air, Static Slope-style (5th- Piani di Bobbio), Mystic Free Ride Alana Big Air (5th), Boss of the Park Slope-style (Finals-Monte Bondone), FSI Big Air (Federazione Snowboard Italiana, 4th) and Budweiser Still Contest (photos). He was dubbed as “The Flying Filipino”, learned the snowboarding three years ago but already have achievements. He surely have great potential to excel in the World Olympics for Snowboarding.

This is a campaign to all filipinos, for sponsor inquiries, please email infokabayan@gmail.com Mabuhay!

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Pinoy Tourist In The Philippines

I was born and grew up in Manila and seldom made vacations during my younger years. A business managed by my father added to the reasons why, it was impossible for him to leave for a couple of days for a family vacation. As I grew up, I want to explore more the beautiful places in the Philippines. I’ve mentioned several times on this blog that I don’t want to be a tourist on my beloved country.

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.

This is my blog’s special page, I’ll be updating this page to add more blog post links. I personally took the pictures, please don’t make me sad by stealing them. I have pictures (from my previous escapades) that I want to scan and post it here. Sorry, I don’t have digicam at that time. Since its summer and school vacation, I’m sure there will be more addition to this page. Mabuhay!

Club Paradise In Coron Palawan

Minor Basilica Of The Immaculate Conception

Nuestra Senora De Salvacion

Our Lady Of Manaoag In Tagaytay

Our Lady Of Perpetual Help

Shrine Of Jesus, The Way, The Truth And The Life

Shrine Of Nuestra Senora De Guia

San Agustin Church

St Vincent De Paul Church

Sta Cruz Church

A View From Lignon Hill

Mayon Volcano Now After Reming

Vote Tubbataha Reef For Seven New Wonders Of Nature

What’s Behind Joroan Shrine

Manila Ocean Park

Peoples Park In Sky

Where’s Cagsawa Ruins Park

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Goodbye La Nina

Just heard of the news that La Nina is nearly over to the Philippines when the temperature is 34°C. Usually La Nina occur every 3-5 years to tropical countries like Philippines. La Nina caused floods and landslides to Philippine provinces. If I remember it right, there was also La Nina when typhoon Reming triggered mudslides from Mayon Volcano and damaged many towns of Albay including Cagsawa Ruins Park in December 2006. I found out that La Niña conditions typically last approximately 9-12 months. Whatever, I got used to our extreme weather condition, if its not La Nina (cold weather), it could be El Nino (warm weather) and vice versa.
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Pinoy Big Brother Teen 2, Plus! Plus!

1. Ejay – Hottie Promdi Of Mindoro
2. Kevin – Spanish Stallion Of Madrid
3. Nicole – In-chick Of Cebu
4. Linda – Bikini Babe Of Iriga
5. Nan – Junior Kengkoy Of Davao
6. Alex – Italian Valentino Of Milan
7. Rona – Prisoner’s Daughter Of Dumaguete
8. Jieriel – Bubbly Girl Of Davao
9. Jolas – The Gentle Giant Of Bulacan
10. Beauty – The Rebellious Beauty Of Dumaguete
11. Valerie – The Dazzling Doll Of Germany
12. Priscilla – The Deaf Dreamer Of Davao

I’ve mentioned from my previous post that the first “plus” is the addition of Luis Lucky Manzano to the PBB host family. The 2nd “plus” is the additonal housemates that studied to rival schools, Ateneo and La Salle.

13. Robi – True Blue Atenista Of Quezon City
14. Josef – Lethal La Sallite Of Mandaluyong

The third “plus” wasn’t revealed yet but Lucky gave the clue. Its the hidden parts of the Big Brother House that consists of separate female room, male room, living room and jacuzzi. Who will live there? That would be revealed soon!

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