One Sunday, we went to Tagaytay Highlands, and of course, the Miele Guide-approved The Highlander Steakhouse was our first stop for a filling lunch. I knew we were in for a big, sumptuous meal yet again, so I didn’t wear a belt to lunch! Read more…

I just got back from Singapore aboard a comfortable flight with Singapore Airlines. Before I continue my rest, I want to give a quick update about what happened at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Yesterday, I was reading The Straits Times inside my room at the Grand Mercure Roxy, and of course, the results of the grand prix were the top story. Read more…

Come Friday, I will be flying off to Singapore on Singapore Airlines flight SQ915 from MNL to SIN, to catch the 2011 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix and experience Grand Prix Season Singapore. I haven’t even packed yet, as I am a fan of cram packing (read: packing hours before the flight), but I already know that I will be bringing these essentials to my first solo international trip to the Lion City. Read more…

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I didn’t think a time would come that we’d have to write about an unforgettable human experience on the road, else I would have taken note of the smallest details of that day including what color of boxers I wore, being the obsessive-compulsive that I am. But you see, I recall much of the essence of that interesting bus ride from Bacolod City en route to Mambukal in Murcia, Negros Occidental. Read more…

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By now I’ve read and written a lot about this year’s Grand Prix Season Singapore, and by now, I’ve already realized that it’s not just about the 2011 F1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix. Rather, it’s about experiencing the entirety of Singapore—that nation with a vibrant convergence of nature, art, culture, entertainment, lifestyle, and leisure. I’ve written here before that people coming into Singapore would not run out of things to do, and Grand Prix Season Singapore adds even more reasons to visit and “live louder than life!” Read more…

I’ve written before that Linkin Park, Shakira, and our pride Charice are headlining the acts for the 2011 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix, but aside from them, there are numerous big acts that will keep spectators entertained as part of the grand prix’s huge 5 million Singapore Dollar (~4.15 million USD) budget. I am telling  you, this year’s Grand Prix Season Singapore entertainment line up is something to very much look forward to! Read more..

 

Grand Prix Season Singapore that will run from September 16 to 25 will have parties, parties, and more parties! From the most exclusive A-list events to parties that will attract thousands of partygoers, Singapore will surely “live louder than life” for this year’s grand prix season.

Party highlights include the exclusive Amber Lounge and Podium Lounge, Avalon at  Large presents Go!, Red Hot Racing Weekend @ St. James Power Station, and Worldwide Festival. Orchard Road will also be glammed up for the Rev Up @ Orchard 2011. Read more…

Come September 23-25, race fans from all over the world will venture into Singapore, one of the beautiful countries of the East, for the 2011 Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix—the only night race of the F1. But I believe the excitement is not only coming from race fans, as it is so easy to catch the contagious F1 fever that can get you revved up for the action that is about to happen both inside and outside the Marina Bay Circuit. Yes, the F1 fever has hit me, and I can already feel the speed of Grand Prix Season Singapore! Read more…

The award-winning a-JAYS Four has a sleek design, thanks to its black rubber and silver metal finish that matches the color scheme of the iPhone 4 and its L-shaped plug. More importantly, JAYS, exclusively a headphone manufacturer based in Sweden, has extensively marketed its tangle-proof flat cables. This, of course, is contrary to the tubular cables of traditional earbuds. 

Based on experience, other earbuds with tubular cables have severely tangled up in my pocket especially during travel, and tangles have caused some of my expensive pairs to stop working. Field testing my pair of a-JAYS Four, I can attest that it doesn’t tangle up all too easily in my pocket.

I prefer bass-driven earbuds, as perhaps half my playlist are fast club songs. But you see, my pair of a-JAYS Fours is a welcome alternative—it has a nice mix of bass and mid and thus produces a good, enhanced sound output. Its snug-fit silicon sleeves that come in sizes inside the elegant packaging provide great sound isolation, which is very vital for travelers like me.

The feature that distinguishes the a-JAYS Four from the rest of the a-JAYS Series the most is its three-button remote that has been designed and certified to work for the iPhone, iPod touch, and the iPad. Its three buttons include a play/pause button, and volume up and down buttons that are all important for music and voice calls, among others. The remote indeed worked well with my iPhone and gave me full control.

The a-JAYS Four is exclusively distributed in the Philippines by Maclin Electronics and retails for 4,499php at AstroPlus and AstroVision stores. Know more about JAYS products through +63 2 731 7449 or this link.

Thanks to the generous people of Maclin Electronics and also to the great people of AstroVision and Orange Magazine TV.

The entire Singapore is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year—the Grand Prix Season Singapore. Reading through materials I’ve gathered from the Singapore Grand Prix website and YourSingapore-Philippines, I can’t help but be pumped up about what’s happening this September 16-25 both inside and outside the racetrack. Read more…

Grand Prix Season Singapore has a history of inviting some of the biggest international artists to its entertainment line up, so when I knew about this year’s roster, I got so excited! Aside from popular artists like Shaggy, Boy George, and Rick Astley, this year’s entertainment is top billed by Linkin Park, Shakira, and Charice. Read more…