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8th Manila International Auto Show
The biggest car show in the country officially open to the public on March 29 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City with MMDA Chairman Francis Tolentino as guest of honor.
The first day of the exhibit saw the launch of several new car models from Ford, Subaru, Mini and Hyundai, each one accompanied with their own dazzling opening performance.
Precision driver Russ Swift will once again take on the wheels of a Subaru to wow the crowd in his 6th year of performance in Manila.
Parked in-front of the exhibit center is local group Opcentec; which displays Filipino made combat and rescue amphibious vehicles and remote operated drones.
Participated by over 30 automotive brands and close to 300 cars on display, the exhibit runs until April 1. Entrance fee is at 100 pesos, opening hours is from 10AM to 10PM.
Here’s the virtual tour of the exhibit hall:
All VRs taken on March 29, 2012. The author can be reached at: fung.yu@gmail.com
3rd Pyromusical Competition
The Philippine is once again the host country of the International Pyromusical Competition. Now on its third year, this year’s event is participated by the countries: Korea, Malta, UK, Spain, Finland, Portugal, China, The Netherlands, Australia, Canada and Italy.
The venue is at the seaside boulevard of SM Mall of Asia, competition is set on every Saturday at around 7PM.
VRs taken on March 3, 2012. The author can be reached at: fung.yu@gmail.com
26th EDSA Celebrations
The nation marks the 26th Anniversary of the EDSA Revolution last February 25 at the People Power Monument lead by President Benigno S. Aquino III.
The program was highlighted with the signing of pledges from several provincial governors including the President who wrote “Gawin ang tama sa araw-araw tungo sa nagtatapos ng laban ng EDSA”, translate as “Do good everyday towards the end of fighting in EDSA.”
The EDSA Foundation awarded two youths for their effort of bringing solar lamps to remote communities.
The traditional “Salubong” or meet-up between the civilian and military factions was re-enacted followed by the showering of confetti from a PAF chopper which passes overhead.
President Aquino’s speech centered on the economy of the country.
The Cercado sisters rendered the song “Magkaisa” and Freddie Aguilar sang “Bayan Ko” to the delight of the crowd.
All VRs taken on February 25, 2012. The author can be reached at: fung.yu@gmail.com
CVMP Fatluk at Tagaytay
The Come Visit My Philippines (CVMP) Facebook page was started by Bessie Badilla, Alex Baguio and Francois Medina; inspired by an article of Tourism Sec. Mon Jimenez, they started posting images of the Philippines in an effort to entice more tourists as well as to showcase the beauty of our country.
The group has since ballooned to over 32,000 members and still growing. Last December 21, at the picturesque Josephine’s Restaurant in Tagaytay, the group held its first ever gathering with no less than Sec. Mon Jimenez in attendance.
More than a hundred members show up for the simple potluck; there was an overflowing of food, specialties that even came from different provinces; at the end of the event, the leftovers were donated to a nearby orphanage. The group also sold CVMP theme t-shirts with the entire profit going to the victims of the recent flooding in Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and Dumaguete.
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Rizal@150: Luneta Celebrations
Author’s Note: This article uses virtual reality technology to provide an immersive experience. Click the images to view the 360-degree VRs. Adobe Flash 10 or higher is required. Average VR size is 1.6Mb each.
Some images contained “blots” that was the result of raindrops on the lens’ surface at the time of shooting
The nation marks the 150th Birth Anniversary of our National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal on June 19, 2011.
President Benigno Aquino leads the ceremonies at Rizal’s place of birth in Calamba, Laguna by laying a wreath at the Rizal Shrine; then proceeded to unveil the tallest Rizal monument at 22 feet in height at the new Calamba City Capitol.
At Luneta, leading the celebration was Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa as Guest of Honor, with Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim, Education Secretary Armin Luistro, NPDC Executive Director Juliet Villegas, other government officials and the descendants of Rizal in attendance.
The activities started with the Department of Education’s “Takbo ni Pepe” – a fun run for Rizal participated by students and teachers. Flag raising ceremony started at 8 o’clock, followed by wreath-laying and a 21-gun salute to the National Hero.
Two giant cakes were made for Jose Rizal’s birthday; the “An Ode to a Patriot” cake was designed by the Magsaysay Center for Hospitality and Culinary Arts (MIHCA) and it features the books Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, two of Rizal’s famous works. Goldilocks Bakeshop made their cake a replica of the Rizal Monument with colorful cupcakes that lined the cake’s base.
Rain was pouring during the Luneta celebrations and throughout the day, but this did not stop the general public, estimated at over 200,000 in paying their respects to the nation’s hero. Roses of red, white and pink surround the concrete pavement of Rizal’s monument as people from all walks of life took the opportunity to offered flowers and to come close to the restricted area, open to the public for the first time, that is usually reserved for government officials, dignitaries, and VIPs.
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