LEADERS & WRITERS CONVERGENCE 2013 (The Boracay Event)

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LEADERS & WRITERS CONVERGENCE 2013 will be held at the Boracay Ecovillage Resort & Convention Center on April 26 to 28, 2013. Student leaders, campus writers, youth leaders of various groups and organizations, people in the academe, as well as respected media personalities in the country, will be at the Convergence to discuss issues seeking to develop and transform our youth to “Be The Change!”

“BE THE CHANGE! The Advocacy of Good Governance and Transparency”

This 3-day event boasts for its environment, cultural, socio-related content and hi-impact input from experts in the field. It will feature visionary leaders, policy-makers, and media experts who have made significant contributions in the society and continue to shape the development of the information, education, and media industry.

‘Moving Leaders & Writers of Integrity for a Better Philippines’, is dedicated to support the promotion of literacy and education, elevate the art of leadership, the fervor of social awareness and the skills to promote writing and leadership among the younger generation, instill in the minds of the youth the importance of protecting the environment from destructive practices, and to value the inspiration to serve unconditionally.

The Convergence will feature high-level panel discussions, roundtables, sessions, lectures, fellowships and awarding rites organized for the young leaders and writers to interact, share ideas, exchange information, enjoy and appreciate the beauty of their talents and to promote the uniqueness of the younger generation as well as their skills and gifts in various sphere of influence. 

What will make it more significant is the participation of fellow guilders from various regions of the country who wish to interact and network with their Visayan counterparts.

THIS IS A FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED-BASIS. ENSURE YOUR SEAT AT THE EVENT BY FILLING IN THE NECESSARY FORMS AVAILABLE BY REQUEST ONLY. EMAIL YOUR REQUEST AT: leadersandwriters@gmail.com.

Bigfish’s Summer Energy all set to sizzle in Boracay!

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Summer’s heat is officially upon us. This only means one thing: BIGFISH Summer Energy will soon be making Boracay bounce!

Together with Freedom Music, Bigfish presents Summer Energy 2012, a three-date party series happening on April 5-8 in Boracay. Pumping the beats at this year’s beach fest are two of Armada Music’s hottest talents and dance music’s most promising acts: progressive house artiste Ashley Wallbridge, Nathan C. of Housexy and award-winning trance tandem Aly & Fila. Joining them at the decks are Bigfish resident DJs DJ Green and DJ John Paul Lee.

This year’s Summer Energy is Bigfish’s most exciting and ambitious one to date. It kicks off with the chilled-down Sunset Sessions on April 5  at the beachfront of Paraiso Bar in Station 2. Taking the energy up several notches is the Main Party happening on April 7, 8pm, also at the beachfront of Paraiso Bar, where revelers can sway until the summer sun rises. But the celebration doesn’t stop there—on April 8, from 6am onwards.

Bigfish’s yearly sojourn to the country’s favorite summer spot has been attracting party-hearty vacationers like bees to honey since 2001, when they staged their first summer outing at Boracay’s pristine shores. The exhilarating dance beats combined with the salty sea air, the powdery sand, and the waves lapping on the shore have made Bigfish’s brand of beach partying unbeatable. Over 10 years since Bigfish first set foot in Boracay, theirs is still the biggest and longest-running party on the island.

BIGFISH Summer Energy 2012 is presented by Bigfish and Freedom Music, with major sponsors Spy Wine Coolers, Red Bull, Cuervo Tequila, Boracay Eco Village. Official media partners are Magic 89.9, Kalibo Cable, Radio Boracay 106.1, Focus Media, Killer Bee, Mellow 94.7, Wave 891, 99.5 RT, Myx, Velvet, People Asia, FHM, Where, Clavel, Uno, Garage, Metro, Maven, Adobo Magazine, The Philippine Star, Business Mirror, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle, Business World, Philstar.com, FemaleNetwork.com, SPOT.ph, StyleBible.ph, Focalcast, Media Magnet, ClicktheCity.com, and Cosmo.ph. Special thanks go to official residence partner Diamond Hotel, O Music and Video, Oliver’s Super Sandwiches and Gold’s Gym. Supported by The Philippine Department of Tourism.

Coming up next for Bigfish is another much-awaited yearly tradition: the massive dance fest that is Bigfish Innovation White, happening on June 23. Every year, Innovation White unites Manila’s clubbing community in this white-themed celebration, where all party-goers don their purest white threads. For this year’s Innovation White, Bigfish pulls out all the stops and presents a total of seven acts! Expect one wicked musical ride courtesy of Chris Raeuber, The Japanese Popstars, Cosmic Gate, Myon & Shane54, Bobina, John Paul Lee, and Emma Hewitt live on vocals.

Ferry Corsten in Summer Energy 2011, Boracay Isaland, Philippines

Summer Energy 2011, Boracay Isaland, Philippines 

For inquiries, please contact Team Bigfish through (02) 6327762 or (02) 6348238. For more information, visit www.bigfishmanila.com

6th Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival on April 26 - 28, 2012

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2012 Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival

26 Apr 2012 - 28 Apr 2012

Place: White Beach, Boracay

The 6th Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival will be held onApril 26 – 28, 2012. This is a fun-filled event incorporating the dragon boat spirit of sportsmanship and great international camaraderie.  The Festival is supported by the Philippine Department of Tourism and the Municipality of Malay as well as sanctioned and officiated by the Philippine Dragon Boat Federation.

There are various race categories to participate in. Festival program includes parade welcome cocktails and opening ceremony with the parade of teams and the traditional dotting of the “eye of the dragon” and a most enjoyable awards dinner and farewell party for all participants.

Dragon boating was first introduced in Boracay 2001. Since then, annual competitions had been held in its pristine blue waters. In 2004, the Boracay Island Paddlers Association (BIPA) was incorporated with the main task of promoting Boracay as a sports destination with dragon boat racing as its main sport.

1st Boracay International Dragon Boat Festival in 2007 and since then the races have become an annual event in Boracay. The success of every year's dragon boat races has made the event the biggest international annual sporting event in the Philippines bringing participants from around the world.

2012 BIDBF Package and General Information

Accommodation Package

Special accommodation packages with partner resorts are available for all teams participating in the 2012 races.  Packages available upon request.

Team

24 members comprising 18 paddlers, 4 reserves, 1 drummer & 1 steerer. Team name list and 2 coloured 2”x2” photos of every member to be submitted on or before 31 March 2012.

Registration fee:  P1500/person

Closing date for entries:  March 31, 2012

Closing date for list of team members:  March 31, 2012

For complete details, check this out : Boracay Dragon Boat General Information

Boracay - my dream vacation!

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A dream vacation coming to life right before my eyes!  This is my first time to be there and excitedly experience the sea, wind and powder fine white sand.

Boracay is considered as one of the best beaches in the world. 

Boracay Island comprises of three  barangays, namely Manoc-manoc, Balabag, Yapak. It is situated north of Panay Island and accessible from Caticlan Port by motorized boat ferries regularly traveling  Boracay-Caticlan route. It is likewise accessible from Manila through two principal gateways - Caticlan and Kalibo Airports.

Boracay white beach is so fine, it feels like treading on miles of baby powder. There is an undeniable easy atmosphere in Boracay where walking barefoot. I really enjoyed strolling barefoot on the soft sand, even the dip in the warm tropical crystal-blue waters that lap at my toes.

Boracay is a perfect place to relax from your stressful job and work at home.

Every moment will be best enjoyed if you share it with your family, friends and someone you love

There is a great beach side shaded lounge chair and mat...

to relax, sun bathing, sleeping, reading books, adventure , sports activities, having the massage and spa, and the capturing every moments, snapshots, or just viewing the beach, the trees, the sun, feeling the wind, cool and hot. . . . 

D'Mall, the restaurant and shopping center of the island….. It is the main Shopping Centre in Boracay located right in the middle of the tropical island. "D´Mall" extends from White Beach up to the main street between Station 1 and Station 2. Numerous small shops offer beachwear, casual wear, shoes, bags, sarongs, handicrafts, arts, jewelry, accessories, souvenirs, seafood, fruits, vegetables and much more. In addition there are travel agencies, money changers, pharmacies, dive shops, a delicatessen shop, a supermarket and many restaurants. Philippine fast food is available at "Andoks" and “Mang Inasal.” Enjoying food in Boracay with most resorts having their own restaurants that serve both Filipino and international cuisines. Small snack bars and fastfood outlets line the island.

after an eventful day when it becomes dark, from dusk to dawn, Boracay turns into one big party place… enjoy Boracays great culinary delights from around the world and its amazing nightlife in Bars and Clubs full of atmosphere ....with bands, fire dancers. . . 

I am amazingly viewing the beautiful white beach of Boracay. . . relax and peaceful atmosphere and the spectacular view of both sunrise and sunset. . . .

My dream ... my dream vacation - Boracay !