EXPLORE PHILIPPINES MAGAZINE A digital photo and video gallery.

Traveling the Philippines one page at a time. 

November 15, 2016 in a rainy afternoon happened the Explore Philippines Magazine media launch at the Mango Tree Manila.

I do admit that travelling is one of my passion that if i get the chance to travel the Philippines I would, but of course i'll be needing some budget for that to do so. 

But one of the best way and at the same time to be guided on your next travel is not just by searching via internet or hersay of others but via magazines. 

Introducing is Explore Philippines Magazine not just a travel magazine alone but with food trips, and travel photography that would make you envision your next trip.

With AG Saño paints his way with us as he will be talking about how his passion drives his life to his advocacy on marine conservation. 

This November, Explore Philippines celebrates its second year anniversary with Travel Spread: Traveling the Philippines One Page at a Time. Explore Philippines Magazine invites you to join the event from November 25-26, 2016 at the Event Center, 4th Floor, Century City Mall, Makati. Travel Spread will be filled with interactive exhibits from event partners Merrell and Oculus Archery, Travel Talks, and a food park. Guest speakers are travel photographer Angelo Mendoza, tech entrepreneur April Cuenca, travel and food writer Paul Catiang, artivist AG Saño, hotel owner and eco-activist Raf Dioniso, and the Explore Philippines team. Get to know the team behind Explore Philippines and be part of an event that enriches our local travel community. Admission is free for the interactive exhibit and all Travel Talks.

Technology has opened up new ways for Filipinos to travel. This generation has tapped social media, websites, apps, and live events to learn more about previously unknown local destinations, each holding great promise of dreamlike tropical landscapes and rich cultures. It’s an exciting time for travel in our own backyard. Beyond the gloss of posting photos on our feeds and sharing travel itineraries is an enthusiasm to see more of what the country has to offer - sights, food, history, and culture.

In this spirit, the team behind Explore Philippines presents a quarterly ode to our islands. Explore Philippines Magazine welcomes a new era of print with a deeper look into developing travel trends and the inspiring people leading the way, and fresh eyes on hidden gems and forgotten communities. The high quality 160-page collectible issues are thoughtfully designed and aim to spur ideas and conversations about enhancing the way we explore, sustainability for our islands, and the future of local travel.

With April Cuenca

Explore Philippines Magazine’s editorial sections are carefully crafted and packed with beautiful photos and thought-provoking articles. Joined by a guest Explorer for every issue, the team delves into the very heart and soul of the issue’s foremost features, from the main destination, to accommodations, locals, and delicacies in First Class. Past guest Explorers include notable journalist Atom Araullo, globetrotting couple Jericho Rosales and Kim Jones, and celebrity hosts Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez.

With the same focus on the local scene, Main Course is the magazine’s prized food series that stars three culinary standouts celebrated by a common theme. In Now Boarding, we explore what’s hot, hip, and happening in the world of seasonal spots and scene-stealers. Checklist is a rundown of the best and brightest in local tourism. Every latest travel trend has a story to follow, and we dive deeper into each one in Pulse. Bringing the focus back to individuals, Disruptor is a look into a modern hustler’s life on the move. Jetsetter is our go-to travel guide from your favorite Pinoy tourists, and Pilot is an intimate one-on-one with the leaders, movers and shakers, and trailblazers in the industry.

A newly added section, Roots is dedicated to the faces and places that helped build a community’s identity. Rounding out the list are Recreation,

our sports and outdoor adventure special, and Detour, which takes us beyond leisure traveling and delves into traveling with a deeper purpose.

The anniversary issue of Explore Philippines Magazine will be available at select stockists and bookstores nationwide. Order the latest issue online with free delivery at www.livetoexplore.ph. Annual subscriptions are available.

HAPPY PASTA DAY FROM AL DENTE

"Celebrating World Pasta Month with Dona Elena Al Dente Pasta!"

Christmas is just around the corner already, from the cold breeze in the morning and from the colorful Christmas lights and Christmas decors from different malls. 

I am most excited with what to serve on Noche Buena for my family and one of my family's favorite handa is no other than spaghetti and macaroni salad. 

Pasta has played a major role in Filipinos’ lives, from being part of our daily meals to a popular choice for various events and gatherings. October marks a special month for Filipino Pasta lovers as we join the world in celebrating the World Pasta Month worldwide.

 Pasta Art Work  Contest

Pasta Art Winning Piece

Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta, the only Artisan Quality Italian Pasta brand in the country, has been pioneering this gastronomic celebration for three years now. This year, the National Pasta Month celebration highlights an exciting challenge among Mercato Centrale food vendors as they participate in the Doña Elena Al Dente Ultimate Pasta Challenge where they featured their originally crafted meal combinations of their specialty dishes and Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta.

Pasta Month Ultimate Pasta Challenge Winning Dish

All food enthusiasts were able to witness an epic and pasta-licious culinary cook-off last October 14, at the Mercato Centrale, Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. Pasta connoisseurs were invited to purchase a Pasta Passport for a minimal purchase of Php100. The passport served as their exclusive pass to enjoy free Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta products and appreciate the entertainment band and program hosted by the radio and TV host, Jamie Fournier. 

Pasta Month Pasta Art Winners

Passport holders of the event were also able to taste and vote for the best pasta dish from the eight pasta-licious dish entries of the Ultimate Pasta Challenge participants and five beautifully designed pasta artwork from the Pasta Art competition. 

“This culinary gathering highlights the universal love for pasta. We aim to bring more people to appreciate pasta and into recognizing how this dish has been part of our lives. It also allows us to present to our Filipino consumers a variety of dishes that they can enjoy Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta with. We will continue bringing them great-tasting authentic Italian pasta,” ~Rachelle Chang, Product Associate.   

Made with 100% durum wheat semolina, Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta is crafted with bronze dies which leave rough ridges on the pasta, helping sauces cling better thus making it more flavorful. It is available in five variants – Fusilli, Spaghetti, Fettuccine, Penne Rigate, and Lasagna.

“Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta and Fly Ace Corporation, together with our event partners, are extremely honored to initiate celebrating Pasta Month in the country. And now, on our third year, we continue our vision to bring not just great-tasting pasta but the world’s best food and beverages to Filipino households,” ~Ramon Daez, Fly Ace Corporation General Manager

The Doña Elena Al Dente Ultimate Pasta Challenge is in co-presented by:

Masflex

Tecnogas

Fujidenzo

Whirlpool

May Sparkling

Franzia

Don Lucio Wines

UP Piccola Italia

and in cooperation with its media partners:

Appetite Magazine

Breakfast Magazine

Business Mirror

Business World

Cook Magazine

Malaya Business Insight

Manila Bulletin

Mommy Bloggers Philippines

wheninmanila.com

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Fly Ace Corporation is one of the leading food and beverage consumer goods companies in the country today. Propelling limitless multiple-category growth by bringing the best of the world closer to Filipino consumers, Fly Ace Corporation’s portfolio of food and beverage products includes house brands and exclusively distributed brands. To learn more about Fly Ace, visit www.flyacecorp.com.

Doña Elena Al Dente Pasta is available in all leading supermarkets nationwide.  For more details, check out Doña Elena on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Donaelenacuisineraclub/.

TRAVELBOOK BLOGGERS AFFILIATE GET TOGETHER AT THE LEGEND VILLAS

Super Thankful for a fun Saturday afternoon of October 29, 2016. For being one of the Blogger and affiliate of TravelBook Get Together at The Legend Villas.....

I have so much to share yet my imagination is still on that day, being in a table with my group is indeed such a funny moments I Love Them already hehehe! ^_^

The program started just on time (which does nto happen often) we were given sheets of papers and we were asked to write down our names and the name of the person we wanted to command a dare with. And Surprisingly - Surprisingly just like what they said it's a reverse karma game (my first time to encounter that and now it is included on my event games hehehe) and so here are some of the highlights of that game, yet luckily my name wasn't picked hehehe ^_^

I won a raffle prize of 2 GC's of Climb Central Manila and 2 GCs of Zalora Philippines. 
Photo credits to TravelBook.ph Blogger Affiliate Program

I had been invited in an event once at The Legend Villas but i am unaware that it is at the same time a hotel to be honest and I was surprised to know that it is a hotel 'coz normally a hotel looks few floors but with The Legend Villas which is a Christian hotel.

Know more about the Legends Villas

Other hotels affiliated to The Legend Villas

After a very intense game we got the chance to tour around the different rooms of The Legend Villas and the Amenities it offers.

Here are the different rooms:

VILLA SUITE (Deluxe/Premier)

These exceptional bi-level, extended-stay apartments at our hotel in Mandaluyong present utmost in luxury in a very homey setting, complete with kitchen facilities. Easily the best choice among hotel rooms near Ortigas.

Two (2) double beds

Living and dining areas

Kitchenette

Electric pot

Cable TV on ground and upper floors

Two (2) telephone units

Bedside control panel

Private toilet and bath

Jacuzzi (for Premier)

Fully air-conditioned

Two (2) work tables

Executive desk

TEAM SUITE

Great for seminar participants, business associates, student groups, or the whole barkada, the bi-level Team Suites at our hotel in Metro Manila can comfortably fit a group of six (6).

 

Six (6) single beds with individual closets

Living and dining areas

Electric pot

Cable TV on ground and upper floors

Two (2) telephone units

Bedside control panel

Two (2) T&B

Fully air-conditioned

Two (2) work tables

FAMILY ROOM

Spacious and cozy, this room type is perfect for the whole family. Nothing less from the best hotel in Mandaluyong.

Four (4) single beds OR one (1) queen bed and two (2) single beds

Walk-in closet

Telephone

Cable TV

Work table

Three-way toilet and bath

Fully air-conditioned

DELUXE ROOM

This guestroom is ideal for traveling businessmen, couples, and small families.

Two (2) double beds

Bedside control panel

Telephone

Cable TV

Toilet and bath

Fully air-conditioned

The Legend Villas Amenities

They offer an array of function halls equipped and designed to satisfy your needs for your corporate events. Their meeting and party venues in Manila, able to accommodate 10 to 200 guests, along with their very convenient F&B packages, make their hotel your company's top option for big and small events near Ortigas and Makati.

 Datu (indoor), Lanai (poolside), Datu+Lanai

49 sqm, 135 sqm, 184 sqm

Theater: 60, n/a, n/a

Classroom: 35, n/a, n/a

Boardroom: 25, n/a, n/a

U-shape: 25, n/a, n/a

Banquet: 30, 76, 120

Cocktails: 50, 180, 150

 Banahaw (248 sqm)

Theater: 200
Classroom: 120
Boardroom: 32
U-shape: 48
Banquet: 120
Cocktails: 150

 Raja (142 sqm)

Divisible into three (3) 47 sqm function rooms

Theater: 140

Classroom: 80

Boardroom: 44

U-shape: 29

Banquet: 82

Cocktails: 106

Kulintang (41 sqm)

Theater: 36

Classroom: 24

Boardroom: 20

U-shape: 18

Banquet: 30

Cocktails: 30

After the Hotel tour we were served such a sumptuous and delicious Filipino dishes....

There's a lot of reasons not to stay and have your memorable moments to celebrate at The Legend Hotels, I just had mine with the TravelBook Bloggers Affiliate Event! Have yours too!

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