Puerto Princesa, Palawan Day 1: The City Tour

Started the year of 2012 discovering the beautiful island of Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Since our flight was the earliest of AirPhil, we get to spend the whole day city touring.

Plaza Cuartel. Philippine History says that in that very place, hundreds of American soldiers were burned to death during WWII.

Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral was built in 1872 during the Spanish era. I don’t exactly know why the tourist guide suggested a jump shot in a church, but nevertheless, great pic. Lol

Crocodile Farm.... Crocodiles! I am not maarte when it comes to pushing who’s going to hold that or who’s going to try this and all that stuff. Maybe that’s why they say when I am in their trip, money is so worth it. Lol because I do enjoy doing new things.

Kiss mo nga! Dare. Lol

Palawan Binturong or a bearcat. First I was a bit hesitant to hold this animal because of the physical look, but when I started to carry it, definitely heavy but its’ fur is just the same as like your ordinary dog, smells like one too. It surely loves curling around everything.

Mitra Mansion. Very scenic where animals are everywhere.

Binuatan Creations. A woven products made from mangrove grass, amumuting, buri sprigs and vetiver. Of course, me being bibbo and wanted to try it myself. Its not as easy as it may seem.

Lastly, Baker’s Hill. Which I regret for not buying so many cheese breads and pastries cus I finished mine BEFORE leaving Puerto Princesa. No pasalubong left.

Puerto Princesa, Palawan Day 2: Honda Bay : http://bit.ly/palawanhondabay

Puerto Princesa, Palawan Day 3: Ugong and Underground River : http://bit.ly/palawanunderground

AJ Rafael: Red Roses Tour Live in Manila

When my friends ask me: "What are you getting in watching these YouTube musicians in their concerts who are not even too popular in our country, not even one song playing in the radios?"

I say, "What are you getting from watching Katy Perry or Chris Brown's concert that you spend an average of 5,000 pesos but you are just simply watching them on the huge LCD screens?"

Photo with AJ Rafael credits to Tere

I've probably seen him bloom on YouTube. Back then in 2009 when he visited the Philippines, he doesn't have that much of fans yet. He promised that night that he'll be back for another show. Music Museum.

Not disappointed. AJ Rafael is special in so many ways. Incredible voice, mad piano skills, passion with writing a song. That's why when I heard he's going to have a proper concert in the Philippines, no need to think twice if we should attend or not.

From the first minute of his show til the encore, you can definitely see him so overwhelmed with the responses he gets from the crowd. I am overwhelmed! So happy for him that he reach this stage, probably a peak on his career. He is truly blessed with a supportive family and crazy (in a good way) fans. Lol. Self-proclaimed that I am one of them. :) What's not to like with this huge talents from YouTube??? You tell me. :)

Here's AJ's most emotional moment during his concert that he had to stop cus he's already bursting to tears. Lol

Noah Bartfield. One of AJ's band members. Also a YouTube musician with great songs and sweet smile. (Yup, I just have to let that in! ♥ Lol)

Here's his talented friend, Randolph Permejo. They performed She Was Mine perfectly! They should do a collab on an album next time. Great man!

AJ's mom, Tita Shirley, such a grounded person.

And of course, none of these would be possible without Wenona of Monsoon Productions. Thanks for all the opportunity and being so nice. You are so bongga!

AJ Rafael's debut album, Red Roses, is available on iTunes. Click HERE and take a chance to listen to the snippets. If you're all about great melody and lyrics, then you are on the right page. You're welcome! :)