The 6th Christmas Toyfair and the 1st Philippine Die-Cast and Custom Car Show

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The 6th Christmas Toyfair and the 1st Philippine Die-Cast and Custom Car Show
December 16-18, 2011
SM Megamall - Megatrade Hall

--- The COSPLAY Coverage

Foggy and Soggy Ortigas Center Today

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Been experiencing foggy mornings these days and Ortigas Center is no exception to this, should I say, "cool" phenomenon.

Canon Photomarathon 2011 - Manila

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The Canon Photomarathon is a yearly event that the brand dedicates for all of its patrons. For Canonistas, this is a much awaited day to show their photography skills and to meet other Canonistas along the way. The Canon Photomarathon 2011 - Manila leg was held at the Philippine Trade Training Center in Pasay City.

Eastwood City in the Mist

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View of Eastwood City (center) from one of the skyscrapers of Ortigas Center this misty morning

Anne Curtis

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Philippine actress and ABS-CBN TV host Anne Curtis was SPOTTED while doing a promo tour for her album "Annebisyosa" at the SM Megamall - Event Center.

Gretchen Fullido / Kris Aquino

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ABS-CBN Star Patroler Gretchen Fullido; and, Kris Aquino were SPOTTED while having a product endorsement and a press conference at the SM Megamall - Event Center.

7th Annual Sculpture Review

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I did not have the time and pleasure to get names of the artists who sculpted these masterpieces but TWO-THUMBS UP whoever you people are. Your works should belong to the Musée du Louvre.

These are some of my favorite pieces from the exhibit -

Maria Aragon

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Filipino-Canadian YouTube sensation Maria Aragon, known for her cover of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way," was SPOTTED while having a promo tour at the SM Megamall - Event Center.

Angelica Panganiban

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Philippine actress Angelica Panganiban was SPOTTED while doing a product endorsement and a press conference at the SM Megamall - Building B.

10th National Coconut Festival

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Coconut is also known as the "Tree of Life" and the coconut is not called this for nothing. This tree has many uses from the roots to the tops.

In the 10th National Coconut Festival, the common uses and the recently discovered uses of this wonder tree was showcased for free.

Here are some photos from the exhibit and some coconut tidbits in relation with the photo.

This Is The Life

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Just chilling for now

MRT Maintenance

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Since most people will not be needing the MRT for a few days during the Holy Week (of the Roman Catholic religion), its management annually conducts maintenance works from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday.

T-Virus Outbreak in Ortigas

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Most people have already fled to their hometowns for the long weekend. This left Ortigas and its neighboring areas seem like ghost towns... er, not really ghost towns but seems more like Raccoon City from the game series and movie series RESIDENT EVIL. There were very few people in the streets today and I just imagined them as "survivors" or as "T-Virus infected zombies" while I imagined that I was the first person "shooter" of the game wielding an M-134 Gatling gun, an M-202 rocket launcher, and a Magnum revolver.

Thought It Was Bumble Bee... But It Was Not

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People do not usually park cars like this in a busy pedestrian lane everyday. Thus, the SHOOTER took the shot.

Bun On The Run / Eat My English

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I was on my way to Starbucks Metrowalk when I passed by some of these catchy and wacky business names.

Hermit Crabs

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There's a small shop in the SM Megamall that sells hermit crabs for pets.

Energetic Morning

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The day seems right if you wake up to a bright and sunny sky. It would be a wet summer this year as reported on weather bulletins so let us enjoy the sun while it is out today.

A Contrail Over Ortigas Today

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I am always fascinated by contrails and there was one this evening over Ortigas. The trail was quite long and it probably originated from Parañaque City. Anyway, I would like to share some photos of the contrail this evening.

The NEXT Generation

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DSLR cameras are selling like pancakes these days; however, a new type of camera is appearing silently and stealthily in the market. Behold, the compact system cameras or compact DSLRs!

Canon EOS 1100D Is Already In Manila

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The Canon EOS 1100D is already in the Philippine market. This is a beefed-up version of the earlier 1000D with different colors available to suit your lifestyle. In addition, the 1100D sports an HD video recording function.

Sounds Beyond Cool

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The SAMSON C01U USB powered condenser mic is on display at a leading distributor. Seen here in its web type shock mount, table top mic stand, and a SAMSON pop filter.

Just Another Siomai Stand

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There are two visible players in the dumpling (siomai) wars in Metro Manila and both serve the steamed variety. Well, leave the dumpling wars at the MRT and LRT stations. At Robinsons Pioneer, there is another brand that showcases not only the steamed kind but also emphasizes the FRIED one.

The EDSA Northbound Lane

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AFTERNOON RUSH: This photo was taken this afternoon at the MRT Boni Station's pedestrian overpass. Notice that the left side of the picture shows heavy traffic on the EDSA northbound lane and the right side of this very same picture shows light traffic on the EDSA southbound lane going to Makati.

A Piece of U.P.-Diliman in Ortigas

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PIRATED U.P. IKOT / TOKI ROUTE: This row of trees at the backside of the EDSA Shangrila (along St. Francis towards Shaw Boulevard ) resembles some streets in the University of the Philippines - Diliman Campus. Math Building, anyone?

Believe It Or Not --- This Is Shaw Boulevard

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Shaw Boulevard is one of the busiest roads in Metro Manila. This is because it is a very essential route of people from all walks of life. Students, office people, street vendors, private cars, public utility vehicles, cargo trucks are just some of the components that make this road alive and kicking from sun-up to sun-down, from dusk 'til dawn, around the clock, 24/7.

Just like busy people, Shaw Boulevard also needs a holiday. Here is a proof that Shaw Boulevard also takes a rest.

HOT (police) CARS

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San Juan City's Finest's black and white police cars are some of the "hottest" visions in Greenhills, Ortigas, and in EDSA these days. I hope that the squadron of these units are always maintained well in order to continuously "protect and serve" the citizens. You may see police cars like these patrolling around the Greenhills Shopping Center area. They are also stationed together with their larger buddies somewhere near Starbucks Greenhills and the Promenade.

Sunny Ortigas

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Summertime is at its peak in Ortigas Center once again. Here is a refreshing set of photos for your eyes to indulge in.

The First WiFi Bus(es)

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This was a hot news in the tech scene several months ago. The Philippines already has its first WiFi buses. Many netizens were happy of this news since they can virtually stay in the cyber world even if they are in a long-haul trip overland. There are many sub-developments that can improve the experience of being online while on the road.

I think one of those is that the bus units themselves should employ redesigned / re-engineered seats that have computer units installed. The design for bus seats with "embedded" computer units may not be around yet; however, the technology and the materials already exist. It only needs a little imagination on the process.

Techie City Bus Tickets

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How I wish that all bus operators in Mega Manila upgrade their ticketing systems to something as techie as this, specially for the air-conditioned buses. Actually, there are more ordinary buses that use this techie ticketing system than their "supposed-to-be-much-cooler" cousins. How did I know this? Yes, I do ride ordinary buses sometimes specially if I am in a SUPER hurry and wants to evade the Ortigas-Ilalim traffic. The ticket in the picture was issued by an air-conditioned bus I took today.

Just Another Sisig Stand

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Sisig lovers do have a new haven for their distinctive taste. A new sisig stand presents them with tempting varieties of this always-famous never-tarnishing Filipino all-time favorite. I was at Robinsons Galleria this morning and I had a chance to savor the flavor of the one of the best sisig in the world. Here are my "coverage" photos for this encounter.

SM Cyberzone Technolife Affair

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The SM Cyberzone Technolife Affair last March 26, 2011 was a big success. There were games and stuff, cosplayers, gadgets exhibition, and of course, Alodia and Ashley Gosiengfiao were also there to spice up the event. Here are some photos (from my coverage) that I would like to share to all of you.

A Peaceful Afternoon

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EARLY MOON: The EDSA Shrine, the moon, and cirrus clouds above the skies of Ortigas and Quezon City. This photo was taken at the footbridge of EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue moving towards Robinsons Galleria.

Chill Out

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TIME CHECK: It's 5:30pm and it's seventeen degrees Celsius out here along San Miguel Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City. It is drizzling all over Metro Manila in an afternoon rush. Roads are slippery when wet so drive carefully.