Angry Birds Weekend

While everyone is hooked on Angry Birds, Lance completely has no idea about them.

Coolness for him, so far, are Elmo and Barney. Thus, we went to meet these online game rock stars:

Angry Birds

It was actually Mareng Ephy's idea to meet at SM City Cebu mall yesterday. She was already there together with her four-year-old Kitoy when she texted me to come over with Lance for an Angry Bird event.

"It would be fun," she said.

When we got there, I was made to purchase an Angry Bird shirt so Lance can go inside their activity area where kids can have their arms, cheeks, and legs painted, take photos with the characters, and participate in the children's games.

Lance didn't do any of that. For a one-year-old, fun means running around and bumping other kids. He also bonded with his ninang after playing hard-to-get at first.

Cranky Lance

Angry Bird Wanna-Be?

I Love Ninang Ephy!

Angry Bird No More

Can I go there, Mommy?

Lance, you're supposed to pose with them not break them. :-D

The Chick Magnet

Lance in the middle of the Bring-Me Game.

Kuya Kitoy's Angry Bird Paint Tattoo!

Angry Birds would still be at SM until today. Catch them while you can. 

Happy Weekend! ;-)

Happy Thought:
Lance had another fun weekend.

A1 to visit Cebu

A1

Yes, you read it right.

British-Norwegian boy band A1 will be here in Cebu not to throw a concert though but visit their charity beneficiary in Mactan. I still have to confirm the details as I only just received this news today. A British source told me that the group will fly in first here in Cebu before their concert in Manila on February 25 at the Araneta Coliseum.

I will keep you posted. ;-)

Happy Thought:
They are coming!

New Year at the Moevenpick (Part 1)

Being a journalist has its perks. 

You can get up close and personal with your favorite celebrities, receive free concert and movie passes, go on several junkets, and enjoy expense-free stay at plush hotels.

At the close of 2011, I felt happier being a journalist. For the first time, I was invited to welcome and celebrate the New Year's Eve at the upscale Moevenpick Resort and Spa Cebu in Mactan together with my whole family!

Follies de Mwah

Formerly known as Cebu Hilton, the hotel now carries a distinct Swiss hospitality brand under the Moevenpick Hotels and Resorts Management Group.

To boldly mark its first New Year in the Philippines under a new management, the hotel threw a night of Vegas-style musicale with the internationally-acclaimed theater performance group Follies de Mwah of the famous Club Mwah in Manila to entertain and delight guests, friends, families, and some members of the media who chose to welcome 2012 with them.

The Witty Host
Jude Bacalso, Cebu's famous multi-media personality.

Spotted
Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama and former city councilor Joy Pesquera are among the event's distinguished guests.

Pompous and glittering props and costumes conquered the stage along with the funny musical acts of gay performers.

My family, however, was more amazed with the sumptuous dinner feast we had before the show.

Dinner Buffet

Meat Lovers Station
Cebu's Lechon, Ham, and Roasted Beef.

Salad Station

French Macaron Tower

Concluding the show was a countdown to 2012, which was welcomed by a 30-minute fireworks display at the resort's beach front.

Chef Terry Styles
The down-to-earth international chef who prepared the sumptuous dinner buffet. 

Lance, who fell asleep at the middle of the show, woke up at the stroke of midnight. He was still and quiet while watching the fireworks on my lap. Though not saying a word, my little boy kept on looking at the sky until the last shot of spectacle.

The Buenaviaje Brothers
Flanking me are Pareng Edd and Andrew.

It was a posh New Year celebration with dear friends and valued family. What else can I ask for.

Friends and Media Colleagues
Me, Niza, Jude, Adrian, Norman, Richard, Orly, Joy, and Mike.

Thanks to my editors Mimi and Niza for giving me the assignment and to Moevenpick for accommodating my whole family.


*Photos courtesy of Mike Acebedo Lopez, marketing communications director of Moevenpick Resort and Spa Cebu.

Happy Thought:

New Year. It's more fun in the Philippines! :p

Spongebob visits CDN

Spongebob!

We had our Christmas party at the office tonight.

Journalists, columnists, editors, and everyone who made this amazing newspaper running went to party even between deadlines.

Great food, good music, raffle prizes, and some superheroes gave our simple party at the newsroom a blast. I will be posting more photos soon.

I am not sure if Spongebob is a superhero but we're glad that he made it to our party.

He might become Lance's favorite soon so I took the chance to have a photo op with him. :D

Merry Christmas! Ü

Happy Thought:

Met Spongebob! LOL

Forever 21 in Cebu

Crowd Frenzy

Queen City of the South's elite and fashionistas gathered Thursday night for the opening of Forever 21 outlet in SM City Cebu.

The two-level fashion store is the first F21 outside Manila further marking Cebu as the style mecca of the south.

Libera in Cebu

Libera. (From Left) Ralph Skan, Ben Philipp, Joshua Madine, James Mordaunt, Liam Connery, and Kavana Crossley.

The Angelic voices of international British choral group Libera is set to enthrall Cebuano fans starting 8 p.m. tonight on their first ever concert at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.