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First UNIQLO Store in Bicol Opens April 20

Japanese global casual apparel retailer, UNIQLO, announces the opening of its first store in Bicol on April 20, which will add over 800 sqm. of new shopping space, and bring the UNIQLO LifeWear shopping experience to more Filipinos. With the successful growth of UNIQLO in the Philippines, the opening of the new store demonstrates a strong commitment from the brand to deliver its high quality…

To have a good view of the Hanging Coffins has been siting in my bucket list for a long time. I have mentally took note of what else I wanted to do in Sagada for as long as I can remember. For this particular trip, I drafted the itinerary as early as December 2017 with my soul sister as companion. We already agreed on the dates. As fate would have it, she wasn’t permitted to take a leave because…

Robinson’s Place Naga opens on August 15!

After moonths of waiting, Robinson’s Place Naga is finally opening its doors to Bicolandia on August 15, 2017 (Wednesday). Super yey! I have been looking forward to set foot at Robinson’s Place Naga. Why? Because a number of stalls, stores, and sellers which we could only visit while in Metro Manila are coming to us via Robinson’s Place Naga. That is pure heaven… sent, right? For now, I most…

Caltex Fuel Your School Program starts today!

Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), marketer of Caltex fuels and lubricants, and Caltex branded marketer, Southern Cross Distribution Inc. (SCDI), announced 30 public high school teachers from Bicol which will be given modern teaching equipment during the recent launch of Caltex Fuel Your School in Naga City. From August 1 to September 30, 2017, Caltex will donate one peso (P1) for every liter’s…

Went swimming with the biggest fish in the sea!

(Day Two of our Labor Day Weekend) Pre-Registration Because we arrived at around 10:00 and were taken directly by our UV Express Service van from Legazpi City straight to Brgy. Dancalan in Donsol, Sorsogon, we decided to pre-register at the Donsol Tourist Center. There were three batches posted: 7:30 am (first batch), 10:30 am (second batch), and 2:30 pm (third batch). Based on my initial…

Doe a dear, a female deer Have you seen a real, live deer? The last time I’ve seen one was when I still very small. That was at the Deer Farm at the Capitol Grounds of the Provincial Capitol of Camarines Sur. Just recently, I saw these dear deer once again. Ray, a cup of golden sun That same Deer Farm has been moved to a more pristine location where these four-legged mammals are freer to move…

Other sights at Sorsogon

Coming from Camarines Sur, I was amazed at how the roads in Sorsogon are well paved and maintained. While the roads are often winding and zigzag-gy, the cemented highway themselves bear no potholes, no unnecessary humps and bumps. Just a carefree and smooth ride. During our commute, I enjoyed the wind against my cheeks and the vision before me. Blue and green with the road in between Throughout…