22nd Philippine Travel Mart | 2011 SM Mall Of Asia

Went to see the 22nd Philippine Travel Mart

held at SM Mall Of Asia SMX Convention Center

I went there on the last day, September 4, 2011

Just checking out what it can offer.

Cebu Pacific was jam packed.. I guess I'll stick with following seat sale announcements.

I went ahead to check and photograph the Pavilions of every provinces who participated. 

There's a few colorful ones, including that of my home province,

Region VI Western Visayas.

Before, this Travel Mart is held in SM Megamall

Usually at Mega Trade Hall..

As always, its a mess of booths and people talking in different languages..

This year though looks a bit more organized and much more successful.

Read More

Agusan Del Sur's Giant Crocodile Captured Alive

The first time I saw a live Crocodile was when I was in Puerto Princesa, Palawan having a tour of the Crocodile Farm. 

There I saw their breeder for Saltwater Crocodile.. 

A scary 17 foot living monster.

Apparently, Crocs live a very long time and they don't stop growing.

The Crocodile farm's biggest captive Croc is about 60 years,

almost as big as the one captured in the Swamps of Palawan years ago.

This recent capture in Agusan Marsh is very staggering

and could very well be the biggest saltwater crocodile in the world.

It could be from 90 to 100 years old.

As well, lets set things straight, 

only male crocodiles grow to monstrous proportions as compared to females.

Being it called saltwater Crocodile doesn't mean that it only lives in Salt Waters.

It just made them more dangerous as they could use the rivers as their highways in 

travelling to other territories.

With this recent capture, Agusan is making its way for my upcoming travel locations.

I bet, in a few years time this humble province will be in the maps of tourist.

If presented properly, this humdrum is a very good opportunity for tourism.

As for me, I want to go there just for the fact that Crocodiles fascinates me. 

Read More

MTV | Piliin Mo Ang Pilipinas

"PILIIN MO ANG PILIPINAS" is the official theme song of Choose Philippines.

Produced by: Creative Communications Mangement; VP/Lyricist: Robert Labayen; Creative Acct. Head: Christina Barbin; EPs: Cidge Laxamana/ Carla Payongngayong; Directors: Paolo Ramos/ Peewee Gonzales; DOP: Jaime Proca, Ding Mendoza.

Facebook: ChoosePhilippinesOfficial; Twitter: choosephils

Francis Balgos is a Call Center Agent, Weekend Travel Warrior, Amateur Spelunker, Sometime Surfer, Newbie Mountain Climber, Photography Enthusiast, Certified Beach Bum, A first born son, Faithful lover, True Explorer...

Follow Me

Facebook Page
Twitter

Instagram

All Rights Reserved

Pala-lagaw reserves the right for any watermarked pictures posted

No pictures should be downloaded or copied without permission from the blogger.

Note: I don't own any copyright for this video
I have no intention of any copyright infringement.
But being an avid traveler for my own country,
this video is very encouraging and well done.
Great Job Choose Philippnes!

Read More

Pilipinas, Tara Na! Byahe Tayo!

A campaign to support Philippine Tourism

Francis Balgos is a Call Center Agent, Weekend Travel Warrior, Amateur Spelunker, Sometime Surfer, Newbie Mountain Climber, Photography Enthusiast, Certified Beach Bum, A first born son, Faithful lover, True Explorer...

Follow Me

Facebook Page
Twitter

Instagram

All Rights Reserved

Pala-lagaw reserves the right for any watermarked pictures posted

No pictures should be downloaded or copied without permission from the blogger.

Read More

Bohol | Loboc River Cruise

Loboc River Cruise
A Photo Journey

5th Stop - after The Hanging Bridge is lunch time at Loboc River Cruise.

Now this is a nice experience, and I like it that this was included in the package.

Personally I expected this to be romantic.\

Naahhh!! It wasn't, first off. 

This is a lunch cruise, meaning that you take your lunch while on the cruise.

It would've been if we weren't sharing our table with other loud travelers.\

I also thought more of the bands and singers in Bohol because they're famous for it..

I'm quite bored with them.

I like these Rondalla guys..
They were on queue and quite enter 

Read More

Bohol | Biggest Python

After the Tarsier Encounter

Bohol's Biggest Python

A Photo Journey

I can't help but ask why this is included in the tour package.

The animals are obviously exotic pets of someone.

An animal in a cage is a sad picture.

Read More

Puerto Princesa | City In A Forest

Puerto Princesa City Tour

July 4, 2011

I concluded a Palawan trip and spent most of my time in El Nido

Puerto Princesa was on the last 2 days and I enjoyed it immensely.

It is such a small city, without even a mall with cinemas but it has a lot to offer.

Well, I wouldn't want to grapple a real live crocodile.
But I think this is how you do it.

Read More

El Nido | One With Nature

El Nido, Palawan
Island Hopping Adventure

Entering Big Lagoon.
Kunwari swimming nako, topless pic  :)

Read More

El Nido and Puerto Princesa, Palawan | Raw Beauty

Palawan, A Raw Beauty

To Enjoy Palawan Is To be One With Nature

June 30 - July 4, 2011

Read More

Bohol | Bee Farm

The Bohol Bee Farm

This is part of our day 2 Tour in Bohol..

A pleasant place to be in.

Here is where I had lunch, and had first tasted edible flowers.

Well I don't really eat plants so I skipped that part.

Weaving, and done with native materials.

Read More