what to see at the 17th Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta?

seeing it before the big day is a great experience to anticipate on what's happening at the 17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. this event runs from February 9 - 12 2012 at the Clark Freeport Zone in Angeles, Pampanga. this is often tagged as the "Weekend of Everything that Flies!" true enough, preparations are coming in one by one and i bet there's a lot to see. below is the schedule of the event:

i didn't see any hot air balloons yet but i had a glimpse of what will be available throughout the 4 fun-filled days. at the hangar, i saw two jets, a wall climbing facility by ROX, a mini-gas station by co-presentor CALTEX, and a lot of bazaars. sorry I have to do my photo-op as early as today.

CALTEX mini-gas stationthere are also some play areas for the kids like this booth from Lil Hands Crayons:

earlier on, we also had the chance to see the skydiving activity from the Philippine Air Force.

now i am excited to go back to Clark to see the new hot air balloons that will make their appearance at the 17th Philippine Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. come early because the balloons go up around 6AM. but you can enjoy the whole day with other activities and wait for the balloons to come back around 5PM. take your family and friends to see the weekend of everything that flies!

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CHRONICLE movie review

three high school friends gained super powers after making an incredible discovery. but soon as they develop these skills, they lose control of these powers and made them to embrace their darker side. Andrew, Mark and Steve had "documented" these events and now we call it Chronicle.

shot in "footage found" format like The Blairwitch Project, Cloverfield, Paranormal Activity and others, this footage movie is cleaner than the rest. maybe because of the camera that Andrew is using. story-wise, the movie is about self-control and realizing that there will be people concerned with you. Andrew became very obsessed of his footages and didn't leave it even to the private moments. same as his cousin, Matt.

but coolest captures include flying. being able to go to places and controlling things. but sometimes things go wrong and Andrew gets out of control using his powers against people.

on the downside, though this was supposed to be "footage found" format, editing is very obvious.

catch CHRONICLE soon in Philippine theaters.

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JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND movie review

we're up to a new adventure in an unknown location in Warner Bros. Pictures' Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. bringing back the all grown-up Josh Hutcherson as Sean, who's about to solve a new Vernian (Jules Verne) mystery. he's joined by Dwayne Johnson (Hank) who plays his stepfather struggling to get his trust and attention, Vanessa Hudgens (Kailani) and Luis Guzman (Gabato) who were the tour companions to the mysterious island.

after losing him for a long time, Sean has accidentally received a coded message from his grandfather (Michael Caine) who testifies that a mysterious island authored by Jules Verne is true. with the help of Hank's marine and navigation skils, he solves this bonding them together as a father and child. Dwayne Johnson gets too good in this movie shredding off his wrestler image. and solving this mystery, be surprised that the so-called mysterious island is found just near the Philippines, Palau.

in Palau, they'll meet unimaginable combination of father and daughter, Gabato and Kailani due to their physical attributes. as Gabato wants a better future for his daughter, he agrees to take a risky decision of joining Sean and Hank into the dangerous trip.

getting in the island is no easy task. the dangerous part of the Pacific Ocean pushes out everyone who dares for it. but the rewards of getting there is fulfilling. Jules Verne had a lot of good imagination. there they'll find unusual things and opposites of things in the normal setting. so dangerous, but you may want to stay there. giant lizards, tiny elephants, volcanic gold and the lost City of Atlantis are what's in store for us.

seeing this is better in 3D because you'll have a view of the magical place. though it seems that some scenes appear very artificial, take your kids and share the adventure. it'll make you want to read the real thing.

see JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND starting February 2 2012 at all Philippine theaters. available in IMAX 3D and 2D formats, brought to us by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Entertainment Company.

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THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO movie review

solving a mystery of decades didn't take forever for journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig). he is aided by young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara). the partnership of both makes a good research team.

the thing is to solve the disappearance of a young girl who was from a prominent family. and this assignment given to Blomkvist pushed him to his limits other than just a journalist looking for facts. throughout the movie, you'll see their see their differences, origins and tactics on solving the case which are really interesting. however, the transition at the early part of the movie was very long. i actually almost get to sleep.

it was then at the middle of the movie where you'll get to know more of the characters. how some people make use of the weaknesses of other people to abuse them. and how some people can get away with their crimes on turning around the table.

production of the movie showed good timing. from costumes and setting were almost perfect to the tiniest detail. i also liked the research skills of Lisbeth. she is one good hacker getting all rich accounts and changing her identity. but at the end, she realizes that she cannot have it all which is a sad part.

THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO is not suited for young minors due to some violent scenes. opening February 1, 2012 in the Philippines, brought to us by Columbia Pictures, local office of Sony Pictures Releasing International.

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FUJIDENZO unveils refrigerator models

state-of-the-art would be an understatement for the new Fujidenzo refrigerators that were launched today in the Philippines. this new product line of Fujidenzo will take care of our kitchen needs with its all-in-one features that everybody would love.
on its launch at the Quezon City Sports Complex, the Fujidenzo team presented the special features of the Fujidenzo refrigerators. its energy-efficient, durable and functional, and stylish and spacious designs and materials will never compromise the quality of the food we it. Fujidenzo all-in-one refrigerators will be the newest best thing in storage. let me explain why:

Energy efficient
Made with thicker insulation that results in better cooling retention, as well as designed with energy-saving compressors, Fujidenzo refrigerators consume 50% less electricity than no-frost refrigerators of the same size, indeed making them some of the most energy efficient appliances to date.

Moreover, Fujidenzo refrigerators are especially equipped with a 4-Zone Cooling Technology. Unlike some refrigerators with only 3 cooling channels, Fujidenzo refrigerators have freezing zones on all sides of its freezer compartment. This allows the refrigerators to quickly and effectively freeze your food items, providing you with savings in both time and energy.

Durable and functional
With sturdy wire shelves, a heavy-duty refrigerator top, anti-bacterial coating, and a push-button defrost system, Fujidenzo guarantees the durability, functionality, and practicality of its ref models.

Stylish and spacious
Streamlined from the outside-in, with a modern design & finish that add a nice touch to your kitchen, Fujidenzo refrigerators offer the flexibility and capacity to store all your food items. Each refrigerator contains a big freezer space, flexible storage, and a clean back design complete with a stainless look finish.

during the Fujidenzo launch, we were given a chance to enjoy other products. other Fujidenzo appliances are tea brewer, food steamer, electric fans, and microwave ovens among others.

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J. EDGAR movie review

J. Edgar is a movie on the life of renowned FBI director John Edgar Hoover. held the position under 8 administrations in the United States, J. Edgar had made amazing reforms and organizations in the national security agency.
the dedication of J. Edgar Hoover in his work gave amazing results in solving crimes and even strengthening national security. but in this movie, you'll witness a balance in J. Edgar's rise and fall as the director of FBI and as an individual. almost full of the story discusses how he narrated his life and his interest in national issues on how to control the uprising of communist parties and the liberation of US citizens. on the other hand, however, controversies that came his way. especially to his rumored relationship with Clyde Tolson, whom he made his assistant and partner in the FBI. this somewhat exposed the dusty roads of the institution.
there are quite of lessons in J. Edgar especially in political respect aspects. J. Edgar never see seniority as an advantage to overpower incoming presidents. he regarded them with due respect and followed standard operations as mandated by law. his recommendations as an FBI director somehow helps us today even in other parts of the world.

on production notes, the make up work is very good but the voice didn't work it when J. Edgar aged. but director Clint Eastwood should be applauded for a balanced delivery of drama in this very interesting cut.
J. Edgar gives us a glimpse of some unsung history of the United States but will deliver good messages for us that will inspire us to be vigilant in our own country. presented by Warner Bros. Pictures, this movie will be in Philippine theaters, January 24, 2012.

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LUMAYO KA MAN SA AKIN heats up TV afternoons

Maja Salvador will heat up afternoon primetime television viewing as ABS-CBN Kapamilya Gold brings back Precious Hearts Romances presents Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin. the teleseries is based on Martha Cecilio's Pangako novel.
this is a story about Janine del Castillo (Maja Salvador) who almost had it all -- beauty, intelligence and wealth. she also has a perfect relationship with Matthew Dela Vega (Patrick Garcia). one thing she is missing is her complete self and this make her decide to look for her missing piece -- a mother (Ina Raymundo), whom left her with her father (Ariel Rivera). along the way, she finds Jake Falcon (Jason Abalos) who passes through her relationship with Matthew. will she give in to Jake or stick with her relationship? will she repeat her mother's mistakes?

Patrick Garcia, Maja Salvador, Jason Abalos

during the press conference, we asked the cast to fill in the blanks. on a positive note, all agree that if someone leaves them, they will still continue to be friends and cherish the good memories they shared together.
this is also Patrick Garcia's comeback show to ABS-CBN. after being out of the Kapamilya network for around 2 years, he joins the cast of PHR and very glad to join the stars of ABS-CBN once again. the show also stars Ina Feleo, Ariel Rivera and Ina Raymundo.

Precious Hearts Romances presents Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin premieres January 23, 2012 at Kapamilya Gold before Maria la del Barrio.

sing along with the theme of the new PHR series as sung by Liezl Garcia:

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