Pulp Summerslam 10

To all metal heads:

See at the Amoranto Stadium 17-April 2010. I'll be at the right side of the central tower wearing black sando with number 5 printed haha. See you there; hell yeah!!!!

Meet the Great Outdoors According to ROX

An article from Sunday Inquirer magazine published last April 19, 2009 caught my attention. ‘Meet The Great Outdoors’ is the title of the article. Maybe it is a paid advertisement of Recreational Outdoor Exchange (R.O.X.). Anyways, according to this article, April and May are the best months of the year to visit these marvelous Philippine destinations.

1. Mt. Apo at Davao City. – Scale the tallest peak in the Philippine at 9691 feet above sea level.
2. Mt. Banahaw at Quezon Province.- visit the ‘sacred mountain’ and a must visit is the famous mystical ‘Husgado’ cave.
3. Mt. Kanlaon at Negros Occidental- it is considered the ‘sacred volcano’ in the province.
4. Mt. Mayon at Legazpi City, Albay. – Known for its perfectly symmetrical cone.
5. Batad Trek at Banaue, Mountain Province. – One of the grandest views of the rice terrace can be seen from Batad.
6. Mt. Pinatubo Trek with Sulfur Bath. – Plunged on the 2.5 km blue crater lake and also you may take a dip in the hot sulfur spring pools in Tarukan or enjoy a foot spa, hot thermal bath or hot sand bath.
7. Mt. Arayat Trek at Brgy. San Juan Bano, Arayat Pampanga. – Two trails lead to the peak of this dormant volcano. A side trip of bird watching in Candaba, Pampanga is growing in popular to those embracing adventure.
8. Taal Volacano Trek at Batangas City. – A boat ride from Tagaytay to Taal Island, to the jump off point for the trail to the tip of the crater of the smallest volcano.
9. Donsol Whale Shark Interaction at Sorsogon. - The whale sharks or Butandings for the local are remarkably gentle and docile. Best seen from November to May but peak is from February to April.
10. Bais Dolphin Watching at Dumaguete City. - Dolphins are visible year a round but the best time to visit is between March & October.
11. Dolphin Watching in Pamilacan Island at Bohol – Another good place for dolphin watching in their natural habitat.
12. Cambuhat Eco Adventure at Bohol. – Asia’s biggest mangrove plantation in Banacon and trip to an oyster farm leading to a community based ecotour in Cambuhat awaits for the adventure seekers.

Also, check out my archive about travel & leisure here. The biggest place in the world is improvement so help me improve my craft. Please if you have time kindly comment on my post.

Thanks and regards,
Deus

A Place of Worship

By Deus

I’m doing these not to seclude one’s religion I just would like to urge the concerned agency in the Manila Airports to establish a place of worship where our brother Muslim can engaged in their religious activity. Whenever I travel to certain areas in the Philippines I often observed that our Muslim brother wherever possible went to a corner with a small carpet in their hand and conducts their religious activity; please give them equal rights since we are living in one earth. I hope that this open letter would pave the way to improvements of Airports in Manila.

Thanks and regards,

Dreaming, hoping, wishing and waiting

For a long time now, I’m wondering how I can meet my long time crush Ms. Mary Ofalyn D. Cruz but the day has ended and finally last 03 July 2009 I saw her in Star Mall located at Mandaluyong City. But the circumstances don’t permit me while having a discussion with my client. I wanted to stop in my doing and go to her to say how much I admire and missed her. Since college days, these feelings never settled down.

Out of nowhere, you came along. Your existence made my presence float in the air. I never felt these way again. The mantle of green ambiance, the blue skies and your enchanted beauty radiates and filled the empty space inside me. Even when I’m asleep I always have you in my dreams and when I open my eyes all I see is you. I hope we could have time together and explore the horizon of possibilities.

When can I see my ms Mary Ofalyn Cruz?

Dreaming, hoping, wishing and waiting……Deus

Infamous Pico de Loro

By Deus

Pico de Loro gained much attention to nature aficionados and adventure seekers as a good weekend getaway. For mountaineering group it served as a training ground to scale one’s fitness. Basically, hikers will always include Pico de Loro to their itineraries. And my Deus adventure is no exception to that, so here I am telling you my highlights of my trip to Mt. Palay-Palay-Pico de Loro.

A group of 37 mountaineers endure days of exhaustion putting themselves to the test to conquer the mountain, last 31 January to 1 February 2009. This is so far my biggest group I ever joined, it comprised of almost freelance mountaineer from the URC Outdoor and Recreation Club, represented by Sir Ranniel, my former group; from the group of Sir Moi and Sir EL; and from the group of Sir Jay.

We assembly at Chowking EDSA Central Mandaluyong about 5 in the morning then we proceed to Baclaran. From there, we were joined by the rest of the group of Sir EL. We arranged for transportation going to Ternate, Cavite. We managed to get an ‘aircool’ bus for 4 thousand pesos, roughly 108 pesos each since we are only 37 pax. After of few stops to the grocery and gasoline station, we arrived at the Jump-off point of Magnetic Hill Ternate. It took us barely 3 hours of travel.

From the jump-off point, we were asked by a lady saying that she came from DENR and we were asked to register and pay a 20 pesos registration fees for each climber. What a good ‘business; I’m not against with the collection of fees, what I’m in opposition to, is that the lady don’t have identification to prove that she is really an employee of DENR and she don’t gave us a receipt that will served as our proof that we already paid. Also, if they issued proper receipt we might say that the fees that they collected will proceed to the government as form of profit but it never happened. They just collected fees and disappeared. Enough for my sentiments, let’s get back to my adventure.

The trail is gentle with some minor steep trails. After an hour of hiking we reached the ‘kubo’ or the base camp 1. The family of Mang Rey lived their and also requested for a 20 pesos registration fees for each climber. I cope some time to ask some questions to the wife of Mang Rey, according to her since they are involve in the management of the trails and they provide a comfort room for climbers most likely they need some minimal fees to compensate such cost.

We ate lunch, had a rest for a couple of hours and leave the base camp1 by 1 in the afternoon. After passing to woodlands and some series of bamboo forest, at last we reached the summit.

We waited for the sunset but unfortunately the clouds covered the sun merely dragging it down, nevertheless, a gust sea breeze and of clouds passed us leaving our body chilling to death. Even though I wanted to scale the tower of Pico de Loro but the nature don’t permitted us. Since, the wind is very strong, we decide not to scale the mountain. There will be always a next time. I shall return and I will conquer the ‘Parrot’s Beak’. After a series of photo shoot, we descended.

We ate dinner and exchanged meal with the other group. Beef Teriyaki and ‘Ampalaya’ con carne filled our stomach that night. The night was so young then, when we had our socials. We had fun and drink a lot.

Second day, our itinerary was to break camp early for us to dedicated much time exploring the nearby beaches. Early in the morning, we ate breakfast and drink coffee. Break camp. We had a group picture taking and then descended to Nasugbu trail.

The path to Bgy Papaya, Nasugbu was somewhat confusing so we had a hard time finding the trail but God is great, we reached the Bgy Papaya, Nasugbu by lunch time. We arranged transportation going to the resort and to terminal at Nasugbu to Manila. On our way to the resort, we saw Pico de Loro Cove, a residential and luxury resort complex at Nasugbu, Batangas. The pavements were defined going to the cove; we can conclude that Mr Henry Sy Sr has an utter control with the area.

Barely fifteen minutes from the drop point. We reached the public resort. Then after a couple of hours of plunging in the sea water, we leaved Pico de Loro but the memories will always remain.

Follow me as I provide you with a glimpse to see God’s art works and try for it yourself in my next adventure.

Angono Petroglyphs in Binangonan

By Deus

During Holy Weeks in the Philippines, people got taste of long vacation,--no class, and no work. Some stay in their home to spend quality time with their family; some take a plunge in beaches and on various resort; some do nothing they only want to have a rest/ peace of mind. Also it is a time in the year where people remember the sacrifice done of Lord Jesus Christ for redemption for our sins.

Last Black Saturday, I decided to spend the day walking, taking pictures and gave respect to the respective chapels I passed by. I walked by my footsteps; my itinerary started at Antipolo City and ended my travel at East Ridge Golf Club at Binangonan Rizal. In my adventure I met Lola Ina from Upper Sakura; she was kind enough to let me charged the battery of my digital camera for free. In our conversation, she told me a cave nearby that I might want to explore, then, I asked her the details. And eventually, I explore the cave and took me roughly two hours. The trail going to cave is very confusing. And take note of the pseudo entrance of the cave, you might end up tumbling down beneath the surface. It has many chambered and; boasts of massive rock formation, and skylights. I wanted to further explore the cave but the time doesn’t permit me. I endured mild dehydration because I only brought 500 ml of water. I’m looking for Gatorade or Rush Fitness Water in the Sari-Sari Store for faster rehydration but it was not available. Only Cobra Energy Drink was available. I bought one and drunk it. It replenished my energy but I’m still thirsty. Gatorade and Rush Fitness Water still the best for me. Prior to my exploration of the cave at Madrigal, I went to Angono Petroglyphs. It is considered as a highly significant cultural landmark because of it’s the oldest known work of art in the Philippines. Human and animal like figure are engraved on the rock wall made of volcanic tuff. The figures also considered the oldest known art work in the Philippines, dating back to circa 3000 B.C. I hope that more efforts should be done in the preservation of these one of a kind art work since vandalism is evident in the rock wall. Help us preserve these for the generations to come; we should share the beauty of nature not destroying it.

Much of the talking, I’ll organize an expedition but not in solo, now as a group. I’ll post the outcome of our exploration next time. A piece of an advice if you plan for solo expedition, please think twice. I suggest asking for guide from the local villager there.

Thank you for reading my blog. -Deus

Pulp Summer Slam IX Countdown to Extinction

On my previous post, I provide you details about the Pulp Summer Slam IX. Now, I’ll share my experienced from that congregation of Philippine Metal heads.

It was my eight times minus the second year due to unforeseen circumstances I don’t attended the concert. Many had changed for example the venue from Rizal Stadium in Pasig City to this new home of Pulp Summer Slam at Amoranto Stadium in Quezon City. As years passed the audience became younger and younger. Summer Slam on one way or another it helps build the Pinoy Metal Scene regardless of your music genre to its new level. Sometime we couldn’t differentiate which is local or the foreign bands from the rest. It only proves that we are competitive enough globally as music as concern.

Before the day of the concert, the rain heavy pouring down and three low pressure area were spotted by the PAGASA. I told to myself, it was doomed if the rain kept on falling. Morning, day of the concert; I’m hesitant because the rain was still falling down. But suddenly, it was after lunch then, the skies cleared and the prayer of the metal fans succeeded. So, I’m ready to go. I prepare myself again for an enduring entrance line up, for exhausting line up of crowd without sense of direction just to buy T-Shirt from Tribal Gear (time was wasted and enjoyment time lessen), and seemed endlessly waiting for your turn for the pungent smell portable comfort room. As always and might not be improved unless the organizer tried to become an audience or part of the crowd before they could act on these. As for security, they managed the crowd well but sometimes the bouncer our very annoying. Generally, the concert for me it turned to be big success. Thanks for the organizer Pulp Vernon Go, Julia Clarette from Eat Bulaga emcee and to all Sponsors like Red Horse Beer, Pizza Hut, Tribal Gear, and Smart Telecommunication and their staffs. ‘Mabuhay ang Philippine Metal Scene’.

A new breed of Metal up rises and ready to turn global.

I hope I can be a part of this growing community.

We have the power to change the society by sharing this message to your friends.

Thanks and regards,

Deus

Philippine Metal Heads Congregation at Pulp Summer Slam Concert

By Deus


To those who don’t know about Pulp Summer Slam, I’ll give some background. Pulp Summer Slam is an annual gathering of metal heads in the Philippines in where they congregate to listen good fucking music; and to worship their favorite metal bands. And also, to all die hard metal fan this is the place to be.
Now it is their 9th year of existence. I’m sure that these gathering will gonna be flooded by metal heads form different nearby areas at Amoranto Stadium. The gates will be open at 12pm. Lots of freebies a waits for the metal heads like 1 free Red Horse Beer; 50 pesos Discount for Pulp SummerSlam T-Shirt by Tribal Gear; Free Smart Buddy P30 load or SIM; 1 Free Bottle of Pepsi Max; 1 Free Slice of Pizza Hut Pizza; and lots of head banging bands featuring the foreign bands like Shadows Fall, Shepherds the weak, Goddamn, Kinglychee, Fire Fall Down, and Unholy Ground. The show will not be complete without the local act featuring Rico Blanco, The Dawn, Kamikazee, Bamboo, Greyhoundz, Quezo, Kapatid, Typecast, Slapshock, Dissent, Even, The Ambassadors, Skabeche, Chicosci, Nyctinasty, Sanctus, Andrea Marie, Bembol Rockers, Subscapular, Kjwan, Boy Elroy, Aurora, Mortal Fear, Hilera, Duster, Paraluman, Blacktooth Grin and other uprising underground bands. So, what are you waiting for? Grab a ticket it worth 240 pesos only. April 30, 2009 at Amoranto Stadium by 12pm onwards I’ll wait you there. I always wear black sando with number 5 in front and at the back with half sun rise design just approach me; I’m friendly. Most likely you would find me beside the control tower, right side fronting the stage. Have a great day!

Countdown to extinction starts now… 5.4.3.2.1 Hell Yeah!!!!!!

Deus Meets the Arkanum Band

Whenever I had a free time, going to a gig is one of way of killing time. I’ll enjoy and hang out with my friends.

Last 07 of February 2009, Basil and Gersen, bassist and drummer of the group Arkanum invited yours truly to their gig and apparently it is also anniversary of the Middle Class Production in which the band are line up.

We arrived at 9 Mile Resto Bar by 9 in the evening. The organizer gave us a warmth welcome and had been lined up. The night was so young when we had rounds of beer. Rounds after rounds of Red Horse Strong Beer, until alcohol ruled our sane. Our ears were filled by different fucking genre.

And we thought of having fun but waiting seemed forever. Every time emcee announced the list of participants the list always suddenly changed. We don’t know why, we thought it is a first come first serve basis. We were certain that our band came early to this band; I won’t tell the name of this band that just came late. And then waiting is finally over when the Arkanum found its way to the stage. They ripped them off and ate them alive was my impressions lingered when we leaved the fuckhead place.

Now I knew what made boys separated to man.

I Survived Mt. Makiling

Last August 24 to 25 2008, I survived Mt. Makiling (San Bartolome trail).
Ooopps. It is just a teaser for my recently travel adventure. The full story will be coming out soon.


Deus

Palawan Exploration or Exploitation?

Palawan considered the last frontier of the Philippines because of its tamed and untapped ecosystem. Environment exploitation is rare to happen since they have many concerned agencies that protect the community, but when labor exploitation is at focus the story differ.

Just a disclaimer, the author doesn’t tell the child minor exploitation only occurs in Palawan. Or It doesn’t tend to ruin the reputation of any person or place once said in the article; it only depicts what makes us individual and what makes us to have same equal footing since we are under the same sun and moon; we breath the same air.

Child minor labor exploitation case that I tried to deny but really unveils itself. The event happened one morning while I’m in Puerto Princesa Palawan. An observation that stood above the rest, I noticed that there are three minor laborers working at Sulpicio Lines that mixed in the crowd of adult worker. After a sudden when I got the privileged to ask them some questions, at first they were hesitant for their answers but as the conversation move along I gained their trust. I’d learned that these three minor laborers were working as a stripper, responsible for moving out all the items from inside the container van. And I’d discovered that they receiving 300 pesos per container van they completed to strip off. Considering five members will share that amount. What I’m trying to say was that these people were earning roughly sixty/ seventy pesos on average and it was way off with respect to the standard living. According to the Philippine Government that we needed 180 pesos in order for us to live a normal life.

It seems that life is unfair to these people. Poverty is the common reason for unlikely leaving their childhood dreams and lives in order to compromise the self-centered and hash environment than they experiencing right now; unfortunately it is the reality.

If you find this article interesting, Deus It and please write comments or response to my entries when you can. Thanks Amigo!

Dumaguete City: Foreigner's Haven

One morning of March 2007, while I'm eating in Mc Donald's Dumaguete City Negros Oriental, a question pop-up in my head. - What makes Dumaguete find it ways to the eye of appreciation of the foreign people? After days of staying in Dumaguete City, this question still lingered in my mind. So I decided to put it in words.

Let me start by giving you brief history of the city. Dumaguete is located in the province of Negros Oriental. It is the province’s capital and major seaport. The word Dumaguete came from the word “daggit” which means, “to snatch”. During the 17th century, there were frequent pirate attacks along the city’s coastal area. But when the Spaniards came they called the place “Dumaguete”.

Certainly the city of Dumaguete, has come a long way. It has now become one of the country’s premier tourist destinations, learning center of the South, and a city with a booming economy. It is truly a wondrous place to visit. Dumaguete creates a vibrant environment for both local and foreign. As it known for low crime rate and low profile locals; where else can you find boundless beauty and experienced peace of mind...only in Dumaguete City.

Amazing Photography Competition

Congratulations to the 10 winners of the successfully held Cebu Pacific Smile Inflight Photo Competition, which showcase the true talent of Filipinos. According to the organizer, Cebu Pacific Airline (It's time everyone flies) they received almost 2,300 submission- an overwhelming response that gauge the success of the photo contest.

Since, the winners are announced and entries were posted in the Cebu Pacific Inflight Magazine of June/ July 2007. To all none winners don’t despair just keep on taking snapshots and express what’s in your mind. To tell you my friends, I also submitted entries but unfortunately I don’t have the luck of Chi Busque, the overall winner; or my entries are bunch of junks. Anyways, all entries deserved to be a winner in their own rights.

Here are my entries.

The way circumstances pass us by; we may become mere spectators from safe distance – with no real involvement with the events. Looking at the horizon, we feel the enjoyment after surpassing the waves of triumphs/ hardships. We may fall but in the end, what counts is how we stand and return again with full confidence to face the reality of life.

Picture Taken:

Feb 09, 2007 @ Leyte Park

Camera Used:

Sony Cybershot DSC W5

Soaring High at 37, 000 Feet

The image of the world with mystery and beauty. Flash across the sky of Davao at 37 thousand feet. I can’t imagine how the towering mountain of Mt. Apo looms majestic. Early mists in the meadows cover the trees. Its loveliness increases as passed over it. And started to realize that an artist is at work, God.

Picture taken:
Dec 05, 2006 @ Davao City

Camera Used:

Sony Cybershot DSC W30

Thanks you for dropping by. By the ways you can also post your entries and share it to the world. We are all winners. Keep on sharing and gain lots of friends.