Looking at the Sky on Friday 5

A pose at Sentosa. She had her On-the-Job training in Hotel and Restaurant Manangement (HRM) at Sentosa Resort, Singapore.

On one of her holidays. I am also glad the weather was good because she was able to unwind.

Pilipinas Got Talent -Markki Stroem

Pilipinas Got Talent Finals on June 12, 2010 at the Araneta Coliseum.

In this picture --Markki Stroem with the saxophone and my brother in white gown. He was one of Markki's back up singers. They (Jose Rizal University Chorale) did their part when Markki played the saxophone. I wasn't able to witness it on T.V. but I have seen their performance on youtube (youtube video below). Wow! It was indeed a great performance. Congratulations Markki and JRU Chorale for a job well done.

112th Philippine Independence and 3rd Hinulawan Festival

American Recognition on Independence - July 4, 1946

Philippine Declaration on Independence - June 12, 1898

But our City is not only celebrating independence day but also our City fiesta. One of the highlights of the event is the Hinulawan Festival. Hinulawan is taken from the two Cebuano words hinagoang bulawan.

There are four basic steps in hinulawan festival and these are the four golden features of the City.

1. Bulawanong Paghinigalaay (Golden Friendship)
2. Bulawanong Pagtoo (Golden Faith)
3. Bulawanong Bahandi (Golden Treasure)
4. Bulawanong Ani (Golden Harvest)

The Festival King (Justine Orville Ian Blanco) and Queen (Jillian Monikah Tatad) during the street dancing.

A pose with the dancers (our former students) before street dancing has started.

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Consolatrix College contingent in their blue and yellow costume. The following awards they got are as follows --

• Hinulawan Festival Grand Champion 2010
• Best in Costume
• Best in Costume for the Festival King and Queen
• Most Decorated Audio Float
• Festival King and Queen
• Best in Street Dancing
• Best in Ritual Showdown
• Best in Costume Festival King and Queen

The guest Gerald Anderson (2008 PBB: Teen Edition) was also one of the highlights of the said event. A lot of people wants to go near him as he offers a song to them.

This is my entry for
Mellow Yellow Monday

and Blue Monday.

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Hinulawan Festival T-shirt Design

This design was made because it is needed. The first one was actually exclusive for us only-- former colleagues at Consolatrix College of Toledo City. Each of us is taking our own path, different and far from one another but despite of that we still treasure each others friendship.

Now everyone who would like to have one can have it with the new design. :-) It is also simple like the first one. And if you have noticed the design looks similar but not the color. I used luminous blue and silver here.

Some of my friends already made an order of this design. Most of the colors they choose is white which I recommend also. Husbands and wives of our former colleagues liked it as well.

Aside from that, friends of friends are also welcome to purchase. Each costs 150 Php. The t-shirt brand is Gransler in different sizes. It's fabric is soft and cool when worn.

Looking at the Sky on Friday 4

Joining this meme means making a habit of looking up and see the beautiful sky above. Every time I look up, I usually try to spot the great blend of clouds and sky and take-a-pic.

Taken at Toledo City terminal. I was inside a v-hire bound for Cebu City when this beautiful blend of white and blue caught my attention. I did not waste time and take a picture of the clear blue sky in a hot and sunny day.

This is my entry for the "Looking at the Sky on Friday Meme."