JOANE PANGILINAN

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Pong Travels: What's in my Bucketlist? 📓👣

Hello! 😉

Finally, am kind of over the Moffatts fever and was able to write again - LOL.

Last year, was not able to do as much traveling because of certain reasons. Mom had a Total Knee Surgery and of course, it's always Family First. Funds are a bit short so I took a break from my adventurous lifestyle for a while. Got sick as well so I really need to get well in order for me to do the things I love.

The only outing I had last year was the Company Outing in Laguna (June), Zambales last November and Batangas in December. I guess I had 3 staycation/s in Ortigas (where I work too, lol). Still thankful. And December last year, I also chose to be back to writing. 👊

A lot of stuff are still in my bucket list and the list keeps on growing. One by one, I hope to check 'em all - if God allows. 😏

Hopefully, this year, I'll be able to write more about the places I go to, the food trips and the thoughts that I'd like to share.

This year, I hope to take my sister to Enchanted Kingdom and Manila Ocean Park; I've been in these places but my sister has not yet; and to a place that's in my bucket list as well: Corregidor. Please feel free to leave comments if you have suggestions! Thanks in advance! 😉😉😉

Sagada, La Union and Boracay are my happy places to date. Wishing to be back this year as well. ❤

Am back to jogging as am trying to keep myself healthy and fit. Hopefully, I'll visit the mountains soon enough too. Sana mapanindigan ko. Haha!

Well, here are some of the things that are in my list which I have not done yet which you can try too.

Watch a Movie Alone

Travel Alone

Sky Dive

Ride the PNR

Learn another language

Swim in the Pacific Ocean

Canyoneering

Swim with the Whale Sharks

Bunjee Jumping

Go to Siargao, Camiguin, CDO, Coron, Batanes, Maldives, HK Disneyland, Warner Bros. Studios, Calaguas, Camp Netanya, Dumaguete, Apo Island, Cagbalate, Pagbilao, Bahamas

Random places and to do list. I have downloaded the WeWander PH App to mark the places I've been in. I still have a long way to go. I also have my manual map and I use colored pencils to shade the places I've been in. Lovin' life!

- pong 🐢

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We Wander App Screen Cap

my bucket list notebook saying Hard Work

Saturday, March 4, 2017

Pong the Fan: The Moffatts Part II

Hello! 😉

Am soundtrippin' while doing this one. Today is quite a productive day and a happy day! Remember, happiness is a choice! 😉 Okay, cool, too much of my blah-blahs. Let's get started with this one.

So roughly 2 weeks after the Smart Araneta concert, I found myself headed to the beautiful Club Punta Fuego in Nasugbu, Batangas. The moment I was informed that they will be back in Manila for a music video shoot, a friend and I searched and find ways how to get near them. Well, not really me, it's my friend. Haha. So just like a stalker, March 1st was booked and I filed for two half-days at work. Thank God, it was approved. 😉

March 1 came, headed to EDSA Shrine to attend the Ash Wednesday Mass and drop by our house coz I forgot my effing wallet - so wrong. (Thanks, Gibby!) After 2 hours, we arrived at Punta Fuego, such a beautiful place and of course, I love the sunset so I took a shot of it, some selfies on the side, and we lined up for the buffet. God, food was so good. (Thanks, Chef!) 😋

Show started at 8PM with a front act. Front act had 3 songs. Such a talented young girl. 😊 It was a fun show! And this time, I felt that we are really connected and reunited after 16 long years (Yes, I am such a fan! Haha!) Seems like we're literally just enjoying the moment by the pool and by the beach. 3 weeks of travelling is really tiring so their voices have been struggling already but it was still good. It was a short and sweet show. They sang 8 songs, if I reckon that right. I cannot get over from the experience yet and I don't think I would. I just love 'em to bits! Scott's been doing a lot of ad-libs which were way too cute! Have some snaps and videos to share. Enjoy! 💕

PS: I just had to - the girl host was beyond annoying. Punta Fuego is such a beautiful place. They could've invested with a good host. Maybe next time - ☮✌

- pong 🐢

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Buffet with fellow Moffattians

Punta Fuego Sunset

Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Pong the Fan: The Moffatts

Hello! 😗

After 16 years, The Moffatts are back in Manila! I couldn't believe that after a long time, I would be able to see them in flesh and sing their songs with all my heart and lungs (wtf?!) LOL. 😘

Seriously though, I found the fan in me inside The Araneta Coliseum the night of February 18. Highschool memories, the songs, the cassette tapes, the CDs, their songs when they were young, the wallet sized photos, magazines, song hits, etc. - everything seems like yesterday. Sarap balikan! Iba talaga ang 90's. Simply the best!

We could not get enough of them and all the Moffattians who were there can attest to that. Naniniwala na ko - there are things that are worth the wait! (Hugot, Bes 😎) They would have been complete if Dave was there too. But it is what it is. They still got it! Pure talent. The ever supportive Papa Moffatt was there - he sang and danced to country music too. He was the front act - haha. Too cute.

Thanks to Duke (Kathy) for the VVIP tix. Panalo. It includes sound check experience and meet and greet with the boys. Grabe lang. Lahat may kanya-kanyang kwento about the experience - fan na fan ang peg! Kilig to the bones, ganon! Haha! Well, mine was si Scott nakaakbay sa bewang ko pero ung mga nauna hindi sya umakbay kasi parang pagod na, tapos sabi ko "please say hi to Dave for us" then Clint held my hand and he said enjoy. Mga ganon! Haha! And lahat don happy for each other. Hehe. Until now, I can still hear my heart screaming! And the memories of that night - now a history, will always be one of the highlights of my fangirl-ing. It was truly a teenage dream come true. I LOVE THE MOFFATTS!!!!! NAKAKALOKA!!! 💕😍😘

(thank you, Lord! 🙏)

- pong 🐢

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Credits to Midas Promotions

Credits to Midas Promotions - That's Duke

Credits to Kathy - Bob

Credits to Kathy - Clint

Credits to Kathy - Scott

Credits to Kathy - Scott_Clint

Credits to Kathy - Scott, Bob & Clint (Endless Summer)

Credits to Kathy - FB Live

Credits to Kathy - Devant

Credits to Kathy - w Me

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Pong Thoughts: Heart's Day '17 ♥

Hello! Good arvo! ☺

Happy Heart's Day, everyone! So what does this Valentine's really means? Wiki says: It's also called Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine and is an annual holiday celebrated on February 14.

Well, as far as I know, back when I was a kid, my paternal Grandparents celebrate this day as their Wedding Anniversary. How sweet, yeah? ♥ May forever.

People celebrate this day differently. Some spend it at work - like I did, some with special someones, some with friends, some with family, etc. After work, I spent it with my family at home. I bought a little something for them - Moms, Pops and Tibz. Pa-sweet. ♥

At work, when I arrived are some cupcakes, magnets, chocolates, doughnuts on my desk. How sweet this day was - literally. ☺

Photograph song by Ed Sheeran made my day! Umaga pa lang e. Haha! "Loving can hurt.." Haha! Good job, Coachee! Kinilig ako e. Haha! Thank you! 😍😍😍

Happy Heart's Day, y'all! I wish everybody finds the love of their lives - coming from me?! WTF. Good vibes lang. ♥♥♥

Happy ♥s - Rocky, DR, Rai and Ton! ✝

- pong 🐢

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Sunday, January 29, 2017

Pong Eats: Tatay's Cheesecake 🎂

Hello! 😉

Just want to share my newest discovery that is very near our place. They have yummy cheesecakes and heavenly Chocolate and Green Tea Frappe. Rapsa talaga. I reckon they are using high quality chocolates and green teas. In fact, we ordered our first whole cake (Matcha Green Tea Cheesecake) from them for Papa's birthday last January 28. We always consider a cake's sweetness level when ordering. So this one's a go for Papa. He liked it kasi nga hindi matamis. 😍

The place is quite tiny since they are just starting but the place is cozy enough to have a quick chit-chat with friends over Coffee, Frappe or Tea. They also offer gaming - the oldskool Family Computer, board games, card games and the like.

Brandy, the girl who mans the cafe is friendly too. 👧

Check their Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/tatayscheesecake/
Location: Blk 5, Lot 40 Unit A Pisces St., Camella Homes Salinas 3, Bacoor, Cavite
Contact #: 0998 857 6199

Here are some snaps of their products. Highly suggested for you guys to try! 👌

- Pong 🐢

Updated Menu

Old Menu

Ube Cheesecake

Capuccino Cheesecake

Chocolate and Mango Cheesecake

Strawberry Crunch and Matcha Cheesecake

NY Cheesecake

Small Chocolate Muffin

Tatay's Cheesecake

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Pong Travels: Lobo, Batangas 🌴🌊

Hello! ☺

Another tick off my bucket list is beach bummin' at the pebbly beaches of Lobo, Batangas.
Happened last weekend, January 21-22. It took us forever to reach La Bien Haus and Resort. Left Cubao 11:45AM and reached La Bien around 5PM. But we were able to see the sunset so still all good. ☺Just like other beaches, Lobo is a looong stretch of salt water and beautiful pebbly shores, you just have to be diligent on choosing a place to stay considering your budget and location. Since it's a long stretch, it covers different barangays and Malabrigo is the farthest if am not mistaken. 🌊

After browsing the net for all possible resorts to stay and the best route to take, considering the budget of PHP1500 (per head, group of 4), we settled at La Bien and took the Batangas City Grand Terminal route. On our way home though, we tried the SM Ciy Lipa Grand Terminal which is better and faster. Will share the list of resorts that we considered too. We were over budget this time - PHP1544. There's always a first time for everything, yeah? 😀

💫 The roads are rough and zigzag-y, so I suggest you drink Bonamine just to be on the safe side. 😭

Most important thing though is we enjoyed our stay. We barely had the beach to ourselves at that time. Had one neighbor though, whose very friendly. Will recommend this humble place to everyone! 👌

How to get there:

1st Option
1. From Cubao (ALPS), ride a bus with CALABARZON, Batangas City Grand Terminal signage.
2. At the back of the Grand Terminal are jeepneys bound to Don Ramos, tell the driver to drop you off there (landmark: STI College)
3. Ride a Tricycle and tell the driver to drive you to Lobo Jeepney Terminal (behind SM).
4. Ride the jeep bound to Lobo. Drop off - Lobo Town Proper.
5. Ride a tricycle bound to the resort of your choice.

2nd Option
1. From Cubao (ALPS), ride a bus with CALABARZON, Batangas City Grand Terminal signage. Drop off: Lipa City Grand Terminal
2. From LCGT, ride a van bound to Lobo (O-Hap Van)
3. Ride a tricycle bound to the resort of your choice.

EXPENSES: (Budget: PHP1500)

1st Option
Cubao to Batangas City Grand Terminal: PHP165
Grand Terminal to Don Ramos - PHP9
Don Ramos to Lobo Jeepney Terminal - PHP20/head
Jeepney to Lobo - PHP55
Lobo Town Proper to Resort - PHP120 (or PHP22 each, pag hindi napuno yung tricycle)

2nd Option
Cubao to Lipa City Grand Terminal - PHP132
Van to Lobo - PHP120
Lobo Town Proper to Resort - PHP120 (or PHP22 each, pag hindi napuno yung tricycle)

ACCOMMODATION:
La Bien Haus and Resort, Standard Room (good for 4) - PHP2500 **no entrance fee**

https://www.facebook.com/labienhausandresort/
Contact Number: 09209254061

FOOD:
PHP358/head

Optional: Souvenir Magnets PHP50

GRAND TOTAL: PHP1544 (Still not bad! 👍)

DIFFERENT RESORTS TO CHOOSE FROM:
Almalin Beach Resort
Punta Malabrigo Beach Resort
Super Star Beach Resort
Catada Beach Resort
Honey Beach Resort
Flordeliz Beach Resort
Harisa Beach Resort
Lawas Seaside
Submarine Garden Beach Resort
Punta Verde Dive
Gerthel Beach Resort

PICTURES 📷 (Complete album: https://www.facebook.com/JoanePangilinan/media_set?set=a.10154959730949731.1073741918.724399730&type=3)