Ride the Love Train! - LRT 1 latest theme train this Valentine's Day

The officials of Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) unveiled their latest theme and gimmick for the upcoming Valentine's Day. The Love Train, a single LRT train is decorated each 3 cars with cute, colorful and romantic design to give good vibes to our commuters.

Passengers who are stressed in commuting. The Love Train will turn those frown faces into a smile, thanks to LRT 1 effort for making the passengers relax and comfy.

The Love Train is launched today Feb 12, 2020, in time for the love month. They are doing this for 4 years already and they always decorate one train with seasonal designs and wholesome images.

This time, they've installed some interactive games in every middle of the car of train. There's a love tik tak toe game, electric maze game, live acoustic band playing love songs, windows with love quotes and colorful backdrops for couples and the soon to be married.

We rode the train at 10am in Baclaran and its the first run of the Love Train. The LRT 1 management used the old train for their love train and I guess its the only train that get a major make over every season.

The designs are okay and cute, and it gave a vibe and feels like Im in a Dessert Museum after seeing those candy and donuts design at the first cart of the Love Train. 

Catch the Love Train only here at LRT 1 train network.

If you rode it. Take a pic and post it in social media to bring good vibe in cyberspace and dont forget to add the hahstag: 

#IKOTMNL

#LoveIsInTheTrain

#Lrt1LoveTrain

Happy Valentine's Day!! 

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Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2020 - The Flying Carnival! this March 6-8, 2020 in San Lazaro Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite

The weekend and festival of anything that fly is back! For this year 2020, The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is set this March 6-8, 2020 at a new venue at the south of Manila. This year the festival for aviation and hot air balloons will be in San Lazaro Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite. And this event is dubbed as "The Flying Carnival"

Wow! Finally in our baluarte in Cavite!!! thank you for bringing this festival closer to us!

We really miss this festival because they took a year break last 2019 and we're happy to know that they are back this 2020 with a much more better festival activity in a new venue.

If you are new to The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2020, I suggest you check out my coverages from the previous year.

Read my 2018 blog - https://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2018/02/22nd-philippine-international-hot-air.html

and 2018 Youtube vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHB7E6J7mss 

and 2017 Youtube vlog - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpLArjZi6Gs

Last 2018, I didnt got a chance to ride the balloons, but I was on the ground geekling on those colorful hot air balloons. I was so busy shooting images and video for my blog and channel.



I also got a chance to ride in a helicopter for the first time!
yay! hindi naman sya nakakatakot. Para lang ako sumakay ng taxi na may wings!



2018 was the year when we saw some acrobats on the plane! wow! that was a very high adrenaline moment to us visitors.  I hope they can bring more attractions this year.


Here are some links that can help you get more info for the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2020

Official website
List of Activities 
Event Gallery
Festival Seminar

Ticket Details
Ride Ticket Details
Photographer / Pre Nup Passes
Directions

FAQ

Festival Schedule - Gates open at 4:30AM / events start at 5:30AM / Night Glow at 6:30PM / Fiesta grounds close at 9:30PM



MORE DETAILS:



SEE THE FLYING CARNIVAL 2020 IN CARMONA, CAVITE

For over two decades, the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, known as “The Weekend of Everything that Flies,” has been the most highly anticipated and longest-running sports aviation event in Asia. Over the years, it has stayed true to its longtime objectives: to spark interest in aviation; to instill discipline in young pilots; and to impart a spirit of volunteerism to the whole community.

Continuing to spread this advocacy across the Philippines, the organizers will be launching “The Flying Carnival 2020: A Weekend of Almost Everything that Flies,” a 3-day spectacle of hot air balloons, helicopters and air sport events, combined with aviation career seminars, fly markets, food booths and family entertainment! The event will be held at the San Lazaro Leisure Park in Carmona, Cavite on March 6-8, 2020.

Set in a more comfortable viewing space, spectators will be treated to the sight of early morning balloon flights followed by non-stop flying exhibitions – paragliding, skydiving, helicopter demonstrations, RC control line exhibitions and kite flying.

Visitors can wander through a carnival setting, with food booths and entertainment for the whole family. Aviation souvenirs and unique finds can be bought at the Fly Market, and the weekend evenings will be capped off by a magical hot air balloon nightglow and fireworks display.

Those considering a career in aviation can attend the Aviation Career Seminars to be given by renowned aviators and industry practitioners – Fighter pilots from the Philippine Air Force; Naval Air Group pilots from the Philippine Navy; a female captain from Cebu Pacific Air, and Air Traffic Controller from the Air Traffic Service. They will be joined by FAI World Record holder from Spain, Michel Gordillo; Hot Air Balloon pilot from the United Kingdom, Pete Bish; and Capt. Joy Roa of Asian Air Safari. The seminars will be available to Business Class ticket holders. Seminar attendees will be given a certificate of completion, and can enjoy meals and gain admission to the event.

Those who wish to experience the carnival in comfort can opt to get the First Class Ticket, which allows an all-access pass to the event, including meals, private viewing areas, and access to the aviation seminars and air-conditioned bazaar.

The event is co-presented by Okada Manila, the country’s ultra luxury integrated resort, and Rewards Circle. For tickets and other information, visit www.philballoonfest.net or stay up-to-date with event info by following @PIHABF on Facebook, and @philballoonfest on Instagram.

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2020 is Year of the Piso with the Cebu Pacific Super Seat Fest (January 16 to 17)

Spring into action and get a head-start on the 2020 long weekends and vacays with this early Chinese New Year treat from Cebu Pacific. It’s Year of the Piso from the airline that gives the best year-round low fares.

From January 16 to 17, score seats on Cebu Pacific flights to over 60 destinations for as low as P1! To give everyJuan a chance to book those Piso fares and Make Moments Happen, destinations are grouped on Day 1 (January 16), with an eight-hour window to book seats on sale.

From 12:00am to 8:00am on January 16, scour for seats because it’s lucky travels to all local destinations. Explore the rest of the Philippines—home to some of the world’s best island-destinations in the world. Instead of seeing vlogs or images, get real-life experience canyoneering down Kawasan Falls in Cebu, kayaking through karst cliffs in Palawan or lazing on the white beach of Kalanggaman Island in Leyte.

From 8:00am to 4:00pm, get ready because it’s lucky travels to East Asia! China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea routes go on sale. Visit the world’s largest retail and trade fairs in Guangzhou, get a Hallyu fix in Seoul, or take a trip to the UNESCO world heritage village of Shirakawa-go in Nagoya.

From 4:00pm to 12:00midnight, all destinations in Southeast Asia (Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia), Australia (Melbourne, Sydney), as well as Dubai go on sale. Explore Bali, go on a cruise along Halong Bay in Vietnam; or try going on a desert safari or riding a camel in Dubai.

While Day 1 of the sale are for online bookings, Day 2 (January 17) is a free-for-all, with all remaining seats on sale the whole day, and all payment centers available for web and mobile app bookings.

Travel period is from July 1 to December 31, 2020.



And to ensure that those precious Piso Fares don’t go to waste in the event of unforeseen schedule changes, add on CEB Flexi so you can rebook flights up to two times, for as low as PHP499 for domestic flights, PHP799 for international short haul flights, and PHP1,099 for international long-haul flights. No more waiting—just go and book those low fares! The CEB Flexi add-on can only be availed during initial booking.

Firm up those 2020 vacays in the Year of the Piso with Cebu Pacific!

For more information, visit the official Cebu Pacific Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts.

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Qatar-based IBD stages forum for investors and entrepreneurs in Manila

The “i3 Forum”—held at the Okada Manila recently—is one of a series of business forums taking place in various cities around the world, building up to the IBD Summit slated for April 6-9, 2020 in Doha, Qatar. Manila is one of 30 cities in which the “i3 Forum” series is being conducted.

Yousif Al-Jaber, International Business Delegation (IBD) Chairman, explained “i3” stands for “Innovators, Investors and Influencers”, as the forum aims to provide a platform for entrepreneurs, investors and corporates to find investors, partners as well as access international markets for business expansion or exports.

“Our international investor network and the trust they place in us are our biggest assets,“ said Al-Jaber.

“Every city has certain key sectors in which they are globally competitive. The i3 Forum and IBD Summit gives them infrastructure to take these products and services to the larger global market,” commented Vineet C. Nambiar, who presented at the forum. He emphasized about a dedicated session exploring opportunities in the ASEAN region at the upcoming IBD Summit.

Leonardo Tabilog Jr., IBD Marketing and Communications Director added: “The I3 forum aspires to be a major annual anticipated event in the Manila business calendar; we’re getting bigger, bolder and better with each year and have already started preparations for next year's i3 Forum, as we appoint IBD ambassadors from the Philippines to help promote our initiative. “

“We are expecting five billion dollars worth of deals at the summit this year and have over 120 proposals from around the world already,” added IBD Projects and Finance Director Shamseer Hamza.

The main thrust of IBD is to provide an avenue for entrepreneurs to ideate, launch and scale ventures internationally by connecting prospective partners, investors and influencers.

These i3 Forums leading to the IBD Summit is a joint initiative by Mavericks365—a Delaware, U.S.-based international platform for ideas, innovation and creation with interests in co-working spaces and ecosystems—and Address Business Management, a Doha, Qatar-based end-to-end business management and consultancy firm. The summit is managed by Singapore-based event management firm XPlus International Pte Ltd.

The “i3 Forum” in Manila was attended by representatives of government agencies of the Philippines and Qatar, together with stakeholders from business sectors. Interaction at the forum was interesting and intimate as participants exchanged information about Philippine investment opportunities, global expansion opportunities, potential bilateral trade agreements, and many more.

Those who attended the Manila forum also learned from Francis Kong, an inspirational and motivational speaker on “ Going Global”; Diwa Guinigundo, Former Deputy Governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas; and Prof. Jay Bernardo of the ACE Center for Entrepreneurship and Management Education-Ateneo Masters in Entrepreneurship program.

 

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Klook Travel Fest 2019: Thousand of Travelers Rejoiced for Grabbing their Dream Vacations on Great Deals with Star-Studded Line-up including Liza Soberano, Weki Meki and Monsta X!

Klook, the world’s leading travel app, gave great deals and discounts during their Klook Travel Fest 2019 at Halls A and D of the World Trade Center last September 7 and 8. Now on its third run, Klook Travel Fest was powered by PLDT Home Fibr helping Klook users at the event to book their next tours and attractions. 

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Staycation: RedDoorz Plus at The Ridge Tagaytay - get your 20% off promo code here!

I’m back in my blogging page, after a 2 month break, I finally I got the energy to come back here in my blog site - Azrael’s Merryland Blog and Im here to post a lot of good content + I;m going to share some freebies, so don’t dare miss my blog post.

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PHP 299 seat sale local flight from Cebu Pacific this National Heroes' Day 2019

Here’s the latest seat sale from Cebu Pacific! Featuring base fare for local flight - PHP 299 and international flight - PHP 699. Plus you can book your flight in many ways -- also introducing the fly now and pay later with Cashalo. Read the details below to know more info:

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Juan For Fun 2019 - Free travel for young and new travelers (nominations now open)

As the say, the best way to learn more when you are young is to travel. For this year 2019, Cebu Pacific launches their Juan For Fun 2019, a yearly free travel for youngsters, especially those who haven’t tried riding a plane, haven’t left their province, have an interesting story to tell, or for those who are curious and want to learn more through travel experience.

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PISO FARE Super Seat Sale Fest starting June 12 from CEBU PACIFIC

Let’s celebrate 1ndependence Day!

Seats for all Cebu Pacific routes up for grabs for as low as PHP1

12 June 2019 – As the pioneer of the Piso Fare, Cebu Pacific has made travel for everyJuan more accessible—and certainly more affordable. And as the Philippines commemorates its 121st Independence Day, the country’s leading carrier, Cebu Pacific gives travelers the right to fly  to their destination of choice for as low as ONE PESO!

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Easter Sunday fun in Resorts World Manila / staycation in Holiday Inn Express Manila

Hey guys! Im back to blogging, Im so sorry that Im blogging so slow today, but its better to blog a late post than never blog it hahaha. So here in my new blog post, its about our Easter Sunday fun in Resorts World Manila.  

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Genting Cruise Lines celebrates the Christening and launch of EXPLORER DREAM!

Genting Cruise Lines Celebrates Christening and Launch of Explorer Dream,

the Newest Member of Dream Cruises

Dream Cruises debuts in Shanghai with the first newly-launched cruise ship in China

since the recalibration period in the local cruise industry

Shanghai, 12 April 2019 – Genting Cruise Lines welcomed the third member of its Dream Cruises’ fleet with the christening and inaugural homeport deployment of Explorer Dream in Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal. Explorer Dream is the first newly-launched cruise ship of the post-recalibration period in the Chinese cruise industry and her arrival also marks Dream Cruises’ debut in Eastern China, with the cruise liner purposely-built and recently renovated for the Asian and Chinese luxury market. Leveraging on the deployment of Explorer Dream, Dream Cruises’ first 200,000-tonne Global Class ship, set to debut in 2021, will also celebrate her inaugural deployment in Shanghai as the largest cruise ship to homeport in the Asia-Pacific.

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Dream Cruise Flash Sale! Buy one take one 7-night Queensland and Great Barrier Reef Cruises!

Dream Cruise Flash Sale!

Exclusive Labor Day offering of BUY ONE, GET ONE for Explorer Dream's 7-Night

Queensland and Great Barrier Reef Cruises!

Manila, 29 April 2019 – Dream Cruises ushers in the holiday with an exclusive Labor Day offering onboard the newly-launched cruise ship purposely-built and recently renovated for the Asian luxury market with Explorer Dream!

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Easter Sunday and egg hunting at Sofitel Manila

Easter Sunday is one of the most exciting holidays and also date to remember if you are a kid. Because everything is about fun and family, joining the Easter egg hunt and celebrating for the resurrection of our Lord Jesus.

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7 Go-to Manila Churches for Visita Iglesia

As a dominantly Catholic country, one of our practices every Holy Week is Visita Iglesia. Traditionally, Catholics visit around 7 churches to pray, reflect, and honor the Blessed Sacrament during Holy Week. The visiting of churches is done to commemorate the suffering of Christ, as well as to meditate and ask for penance.

Here are churches within the Metro which you can visit this Holy Week:

1) Binondo Church

Photo by Lawrence Ruiz - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=51373004

Start your journey in one of the oldest churches in Manila. Binondo Church is also known as Minor Basilica of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz and Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish. It was built by the Dominicans and is located in Binondo, Manila. It became a place of worship to converted Chinese Christians back in the day when the trade between Chinese and Filipinos started to increase. Today, a number of Binondo dwellers and curious tourists still visit the parish.

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Nemi Miranda paintings featured in Conrad Manila and DOT “Of Art and Wine series”

Master painter Nemi Miranda aka Nemiranda of Angono, Rizal is known for his awesome gallery house in his home town and also the one responsible for the mural art in the walls of Edsa Shrine. I didn’t get a chance to meet him years ago when I visited his gallery house, When I arrived there it was closed and I think it was under renovation. I only see him on TV and on the internet featuring his works and news about him.

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Pool Foam Party at Quest Plus Conference Center, Clark this April 6th

Start your summer vacation with a blast! Quest Plus Conference Center, Clark is the place to be this April 6, 2019 as we launch the first foam party in Clark.

Ready your swimwear and gather the gang for an epic pool party complete with fun water activities like pool volleyball, pool basketball, and Aqua Zumba.

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The Greenhouse venue at Joy Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila

Joy Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila in Ortigas is introducing their new concept for events at The Roof Top of their hotel. The Greenhouse offers a private room that can cater to special events and celebration, they also have an alfresco dining and you can order salad, ala carte food, desserts and cocktail drinks that you can enjoy with your family, friends or clients.

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Century Park Hotel Treats Graduates Starting March

Manila, Philippines – 2019 is a banner year for graduating students with moving up day a much-awaited event as it symbolizes the culmination of all the hard work put into studying, sleepless nights, blood, sweat and tears.

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Affordable room for staycation in Mandaluyong City (PHP 1,000/day rate)

Our friend Ruchel posted this on FB, I posted this too on my blog just for my future reference or maybe for my readers who are looking for an affordable room for a staycation or maybe longer stays.

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Staycation is the New Vacation at Crimson Hotel

FILINVEST CITY, MUNTINLUPA CITY – If you’re dreaming of a holiday or time off from the day-to-day grind, Crimson Hotel Filinvest City offers its Urban Escape Series room packages that will let anyone experience a one-of-kind vacation without getting far out. Whether you need to recharge, feel great after a refreshing swim, cross off a foodie’s bucket list, sip on some cocktails, or simply enjoy a spectacular view of the city skyline – Crimson Hotel has something for everyone.

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