The 3rd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition: Spain Vs. UK

Seaside Boulevard, Mall Of Asia, Saturday, February 18, 2012 -- The New Year's Eve celebration is long over but the Philippines is not done painting the sky all sorts of brilliant colors, as the currently on going 3rd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition continues to brighten the Manila sky with vivid and spectacular burst of colorful fireworks from the world’s leading pyrotechnic experts.

This annual event opened at the SM Mall of Asia last February 11, Saturday, with fireworks display from competing countries South Korea and Malta. Now, every Saturday this month until March 17, 2012, two competing countries will showcase their fireworks display expertise by the scenic Manila Bay.

17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta's 4th and Final Day

Clark,Pampanga-- The 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta held its 4th and final day yesterday, Sunday, February 12, 2012. Taking aside the delayed entry (for those with VIP and Photographer's Passes) and  overcast sky, Lawkatsera and I, together with three Lakwatsa buddies, had another fun time witnessing the annual festival for the second year in a row.

One of the new balloons that participated this year

The Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta has been around for 17 years and it got me curious on how this annual event came to be.

17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta--Clark, Pampanga: Schedule of Events and Directions on How To Get There

The 17th Philiipine International Hot Air Baloon Fiesta, held annually in Clark Pampanga , is only a couple of days away. This colorful event will run from February 9 to February 12, 2012. To those who haven't been to the event yet and don't know what to expect, click here. You can also visit www(dot)philballoonfest(dot)net for more information.

Please come early since the events start exactly as scheduled. If you don't have tickets yet, make sure your are at the event area, at least, an hour early so you can purchase your entrance tickets at the gate. Entrance ticket to the event is 200 pesos per person.
Kindly refer to the schedule of activities below. For first timers,  driving and commuting directions have also been posted here.

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar Heritage Resort, A Virtual Time Travel To an Old Neighborhood

Bagac, Bataan-- As someone born and raised in the late 20th Century, I wouldn't exactly call walking along cobblestone streets lined with 18th to early 20th century Spanish colonial houses and heritage architectures nostalgic. It is more like being transported back in time.

When Lakwatsera said that she wanted to go Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar, I was more doubtful than excited. It sounded like a boring trip to a museum.