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Medina, Misamis Oriental is situated on the northern part of Mindanao Philippines. It is blessed with resources from its Sea and Mountain Areas.

On 15th of May, Medina celebrates its Patron San Isidro Labrador.

St. Isidore is a farmer from Spain who was known to be the priest who loves farm animals and was able to do miracles by multiplying food to feed starving birds. source: Savior.org

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Contact: (+63) 917-794-2759 or (+63) 915-814-0999 or  (+63) 88-331-2288 to 91

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Dubai Shopping Festival 2016 is ending on February 1, and this is the best Shopping Season in Dubai. So go to your favorite shop and make that purchase now!

Since I'm fond of electronics here are some offerings from Sharaf DG and Jumbo Electronics.

Sharaf DG





Jumbo Electronics

To showcase the capacity to hold a retail mania, Dubai is again attracting the people of the world to come, visit, and enjoy the incredible deals.

What a great way to start the new year with Dubai Shopping Festival 2016. May it be in Electronics, Fashion, or Jewelry, people are going to be hyped with dropping prices and exciting offers.

During my two weeks experience as a salesperson in mobile phones, people are crowding in to check on their particulars and see whether it has gone down or has better offerings from other shop then they make a purchase. It is usually jam packed on weekends and lesser on weekdays, also considering that everyday is not payday. But still, the amount of business generated through this festival helps inclination in sales.

Since Dubai doesn't rely on oil, an event like this creates a buzz globally and generates more tourist which will turn into income.

Compared to the country I'm from, this festival is really giving off good discounts and offerings. Because, back there, I don't really see price drop and good offers, only old stocks and some non-moving products.

DSF will end on 1st of February. At the time of writing, we still have 2 more weeks to indulge the wonders of shopping.

Cebu is one of those cities that I have fell in love with. It is fresh, fashionable, and simply the kind of hustle and bustle that gives you peace at the same time.

A beautiful Sinulog photo from sinulog.myguide.ph

One of the city's highlights is its annual festivity to honor Sr. Sto. Niño. People will crowd the Basilica Minor of Sto. Niño in Cebu City, Philippines. They pray and give thanks to child Jesus.

Different activities are held on this occasion. This includes Miss Cebu, which is one of the prestigious beauty pageant in the country. The firework contest and exhibitions from SM and Ayala malls gives night-walkers' their fill.

But one grand occasion defines it all, the Sinulog festival-- the Grand Parade.

Streets will start to get busy, major roads connecting to Fuente all through-out the Basilica will be closed and people will start to fill it to witness the floats and dancing.

Contingents from different part of the country participate in this street dancing competition organized by the city. It was an amazing experience seeing colorful costumes and props turned into art by traditional dances.

People at night becomes more saturated in General Maxilom area where clubs and street parties are raving. This includes a lot of alcohol and casualties. So a tip, be a responsible person and stay away from things that can ruin your experience.

Schedule of activities are usually ready for people to view two months prior of the said month event. Before I usually take the time to reblog the schedule from the committee's website and facebook page.

Now, I'm physically far from my home country. Hoping to get a lot of pictures on facebook to get envy with.

What's your plan for this coming Sinulog 2016?

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The White Friday Sale is actually UAE's version of America's Black Friday Sale.



This was introduced by the country's leading e-commerce website Suoq.com last year. And the said website has reported growth of sales with the help of their mobile app.

Not to mention that Plug-ins has introduced their own online website in lue of the retail craze. Other online business or even other retailer stores gave off some of their best offers.

This will go on from November 25 to 28.

The United Arab Emirates will celebrates its 44th National Day this December 2, 2015. This is a proud celebration of uniting seven Emirates which was founded on 1971 under Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, whom is the first president.

The Seven Emirates of the United Arab are Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al-Khaimah, Sharjah, and Umm al-Quwain.

Different Activities are to be held, this includes a National Day Parade at the Downtown Dubai, a 7K Walk through Mahammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, sporting events as well such as Flyboard X Dubai World Cup, World Air Games, Masters of Dirt Rally and the Emirates Airline Rugby Sevens.

There will be a National Day Boat parade at the Dubai Marina Yacht Club.

source: Dubai Calendar


As a first timer for this occasion, I find it very exciting and interesting on how this country is so proud of their achievements. I have so much admiration to how they have unified and created a very solid ground for growth and prosper for their people and for me as an expat.

Opening Salvo, Day 1 at Basilica del Sto Nino, Cebu City

Sinulog Sto Nino Novena Mass Schedule

Get ready to party for one of Sinulog's grandest features, Life Dance 2015.


This is the country's first outdoor EDM Party.

Seriously, I don't know what's EDM, but for sure the beats will make me shake me booty. Update: EDM stands for Electronic Dance Music, I see.

I have never been into one of the successful Life Dance party, hoping to participate this year. I heared its crazy fun.

Tickets priced at Php 1,000 for General Admission; VIP at Php 2,000; Php 25, 000 for a VIP table which consists of 10 vip ticks and 2 Premium Drinks.

You should check out their facebook page, im not so sure if its the updated one, but this is where I saw infos. One of my friend had bought a discounted ticket, and its awesome 50%.

You can also check the website for official updates.