Michael Jackson's Choreographer and the Cebu Dancing Inmates

This gave me goosebumps!

Philippines's CPDRC "Dancing Inmates" from Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center (CPDRC), a maximum security prison, were treated to a visit by Michael Jacksons long-time choreographer Travis. This video is part of the official Michael Jackson's This is It album. This will have it's debut on CNN tomorrow at 9am!!! Featuring local artist Will Devaughn too (the one carrying the placard).




CPDRC Dancing Inmates first made it's mark on youtube with it's impressive dance giving new hope to these inmates with views over ten million. You can view them on jail warden byronfgarcia's youtube account.

To view public performance, contact the office of the governor at (006332)2539613 or 2541882.

Schedule of Philippine Int'l Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2010

It's the 15th Philippine Int'l Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Clark, Pampanga this February 11 to 14, 2010.

Tickets are priced at P150. It will be available at the gate. you may also order in advance by calling the PIHABF office at +63 2 3840085, or through mobile number: +639273404994.  Tickets are also available via TicketNet and from Recreational Outdoor eXchange (ROX) in Bonifacio High Street.

Photographer pass is available at the DPP Headquarters for P 1,000 per day, limited to 80 slots per day.  The fee includes Caltex Gas Card worth P 500, T-Shirt, and entry through the Festival gate and also to the designated photographers area and a chance to join the photo contest sponsored by Caltex with prizes:

First Prize: P 20,000
Second Prize: P 10,000
Third Prize: P 5,000

Schedule for release of photographer's pass at the DPP Headquarters is as follows:
Passes for FEB 11 (Thursday) and FEB 12 (Friday) will be on : Jan 25, 2010 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Passes for FEB 13 (Saturday) and FEB 14 (Sunday) will be on : Jan 27, 2010 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Schedule of activities of the Hot Air Balloon Fiesta shall be:

February 11, 2010

• Skydiver Flag Jump 5:20-5:30AM
  Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:30-7:00AM
  Paragliding Exhibition & Military Bands 7:00-7:30AM
  Ultralight & Microlight Formation Flight & Flour bombing 7:30-8:30AM
  Aerobatic Flight Display 8:30-9:00PM
  Radio-controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration 9:00-9:30AM
  Skydiving Exhibition 9:30-10:00AM
  Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition 10:00-11:30AM
  Kite Flying Exhibition 11:30-12:00NN
  Flying School Flyby 12:00-12:30PM
  Radio-controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration 12:30-1:00PM
  Skydiving Exhibition 1:00-1:30PM
  ‘Fascination’ Airplane vs Car Race 1:30-2:00PM
  Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition 2:00-3:00PM
  Rocketry Demonstration 3:00-3:30PM
  Ultralight & Microlight Formation Flight 3:30-4:00PM
  Aerobatic Flight Dsplay 4:00-5:00PM
  Paragliding Exhibition 5:00-5:30PM
  Hot Air Balloon Fly-In 5:30-6:00PM

February 12, 2010

• Skydiver Flag Jump 5:20-5:30AM
  Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:30-7:00AM
  Paragliding Exhibition & Military Bands 7:00-7:30AM
  Ultralight & Microlight Formation Flight & Flour bombing 7:30-8:00AM
  Aerobatic Flight Display 8:00-9:00PM
  Radio-controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration 9:00-9:30AM
  Skydiving Exhibition 9:30-10:00AM
  Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition 10:00-11:00AM
  Kite Flying Exhibition 11:00-11:30AM
  Flying School Flyby 11:30-12:00NN
  Radio-controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration 12:00-12:30PM
  Winch-Launched Glider Demonstration 12:30-1:30PM
  Helio Courier Short Takeoff and Landing Demonstration 1:30-2:00PM
  Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition 2:00-3:00PM
  Rocketry Demonstration 3:00-3:30PM
  Ultralight & Microlight Formation Flight 3:30-4:00PM
  Aerobatic Flight Display 4:00-5:00PM
  Paragliding Exhibition 5:00-5:30PM
  Hot Air Balloon Fly-In 5:30-6:00PM

February 13, 2010

• Skydiver Flag Jump 5:20-5:30AM
  Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:30-7:00AM
  Paragliding Exhibition & Military Bands 7:00-7:30AM
  Ultralight & Microlight Formation Flight & Flour bombing 7:30-8:00AM
  Skydiving Exhibition 8:00-8:30AM
  Helio Courier Short Takeoff and Landing Demonstration 8:30-9:00AM
  Aerobatic Flight Display 9:00-9:45PM
  Kite Flying Exhibition 9:45-10:00AM
  Coast Guard Rescue Demonstration 10:00-11:00AM
  Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition 11:00-12:00NN
  AOPA and Flying School Flyby 12:00-12:30PM
  Radio-controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration 12:30-1:00PM
  Winch-Launched Glider Demonstration 1:00-1:30PM
  Helicopter Flight Display 1:30-2:00PM
  Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition 2:00-2:45PM
  Skydiving Exhibition 2:45-3:15M
  AOPA Regional Summit 3:00-5:00PM
  Fire-fighting Demonstration 3:15-3:45PM
  Aerobatic Flight Display 3:45-4:30PM
  Ultralight & Microlight Formation Flight 4:00-4:30PM
  Rocketry Demonstration 4:30-5:00PM
  Paragliding Exhibition 5:00-5:30PM
  Hot Air Balloon Night Glow 5:30-6:00PM

February 14, 2010

• Skydiver Flag Jump 5:20-5:30AM
  Hot Air Balloon Flight 5:30-7:00AM
  Paragliding Exhibition & Military Bands 7:00-7:30AM
  Ultralight & Microlight Formation Flight & Flour bombing 7:30-8:00AM
  Helio Courier Short Takeoff and Landing Demonstration 8:00-8:30AM
  Aerobatic Flight Display 8:30-9:15PM
  Coast Guard Rescue Demonstration 9:15-10:00AM
  Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Competition 10:00-11:00AM
  Fire-fighting Demonstration 11:00-12:00NN
  Radio-controlled Model Aircraft Demonstration 12:00-12:30PM
  Skydiving Exhibition 12:30-1:00PM
  AOPA Aircraft Flyby and Departure 1:00-1:30PM
  Light Aircraft Balloon Bursting Finals 1:30-2:30PM
  Kite Flying Exhibition 2:30-3:00M
  Valentine’s Day Flower and Candy Drop 3:00-3:15PM
  Skydiving Exhibition 3:15-3:45PM
  Ultralight & Microlight Formation Flight 3:45-4:15PM
  Aerobatic Flight Display 4:15-5:00PM
  Paragliding Exhibition 5:00-5:30PM
  Hot Air Balloon Night Glow 5:30-6:00PM

Crossing my fingers, I'll be there to watch it, after a rough and relaxing day at Mt. Pinatubo Spa Town.

Your Songs by Lea Salonga

I've followed Lea Salonga in broadway as Ms. Saigon and Cinderella.  I couldn't help but wished it was her in Wicked.  I can't wait to see Cats in August.  But it's a totally different experience watching her live in concert.  With a concert like Your Songs - she performed not only her kind of songs, she did rock 'n roll, did her version of Lady Gaga's poker face!

Ai-ai de las Alas was her guest and she was just hilarious.

 

Today is their wedding anniversary and she's working.  To make up for that, she sang him a love song, that led him to tears... awww, sweet!

 

Discovery Weekend

Discovery Weekend is recognized by the Catholic church as a pre-cana - a pre-requisite before they are allowed to be married in church. I have friends and relatives who have previously joined this program... all of them have positive reviews saying it assisted them to discuss issues that were taboo and those taken for granted before saying I DO. Most said their I do's and a few decided to separate; well at least before they tie the knot. Although the schedule for 2010 is not yet out, I'm forwarding this link to my sister who's tying the knot in September.

To know more about Discovery Weekend, read on:

The Discovery Weekend is a weekend experience held in the Philippines for engaged couples or "steadies" who are seriously considering marriage.

The purpose of the program are the following:

* to assess each one's relationship to oneself, to each other, to God and the Christian community
* to experience, develop and deepen their relationship through a method of communication and dialogue which they can bring into their marriage
* to witness to the many dimensions of marriage openly, honestly and realistically through a team of three married couples and a priest
* to be able to plan their marriage and not just their wedding

It is designed for couples seriously considering marriage. They can be engaged to marry in a week's time or going steady for a short period but contemplating marriage. The weekend is not necessarily for perfectly matched couples nor is it designed to help unstable relationships. The program is intended to enrich and deepen the couple's relationship to better prepare them for marriage. So any couple may join the program, regardless of the status of their relationship-as long as marriage is in their minds.

Contact Information:

Discovery Weekend Foundation (PHILIPPINES)
(SEC Registered as Marriage Preparation Foundation)

SPIRITUAL-PASTORAL CENTER
3rd Floor, Center for Family Ministries (CEFAM)
Ateneo De Manila
Loyola Heights, Quezon City PHILIPPINES

P.O. Box 305, U.P. Diliman, Q.C.
Telephone No.: 426-1271, (0917) 665-6181
Contact Person: Lala Denila
E-mail: info@discoveryweekend.org

CEBU Contact Person: Mike & Joyce Fernan
Telephone No.: (032) 2612349, (0917) 620-2020
DAVAO Contact Persons: Gay & Alen Famador
Telephone Nos.: (0917) 704-2809, (0916) 700-1152
Chito & Cindy Pat
Telephone No.: (0927) 343-1315

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

The past year was indeed a roller coaster ride, filled with much woes and frustration with life, work, relationships and more. I'm glad the year is over and it's over with answered prayers that brought inner peace. Because of that, I feel optimistic about the coming year. I got a feeling that this coming year will be a good good year. I've never feel happier in recent years. I'll do cart wheels if only I can. :)

Looking back, I can't help but enjoy ride. I was able to upgrade my lakbayan grade from C to C+ with trips to Coron, Donsol, Batanes and Siargao. I don't know where I'm off to this year. The year has started and I'm surprised to see my calendar filled for the next six weekends... it really is an exciting but hectic year. On new year's eve, a travel buddy was narrating his wish list; and I woke up with a sms asking me to plan for a winter trip, then later in the day, got a message from another asking for the list of holidays this year. As the designated organizer woah, pressure! But frankly, I don't know where to start this time. How about just being spontaneous, for a change? :)