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Cebu Pacific Graduation Promo 2014

The Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) slashes fares from now until March 3, 2014 or until seats last for travel from March 15, 2014 to June 30, 2014 as a treat to 2014 graduates. 

Every Juan can fly with fares as low as P99 from Manila to Laoag, from Cebu to Bacolod, Clark, Dipolog, Iloilo, Kalibo or Surigao, and from Davao to Bacolod

More destinations are also included in the seat sale as low as P199: from Bacolod to Cagayan de Oro, from Cebu to Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Dumaguete, Siargao, Tacloban or Zamboanga, from Davao to Zamboanga and from Zamboanga to Tawi-Tawi. Check out for more destinations below!

SALE PERIOD: UP TO MAR. 3, 2014 OR UNTIL SEATS LAST 
 TRAVEL PERIOD: MAR. 15 - JUN 30, 2014
Domestic Destinations
P99
Manila to Laoag
Cebu to Bacolod, Clark, Dipolog, Iloilo, Kalibo or Surigao
Davao to Bacolod


P199
Bacolod to Cagayan de Oro
Cebu to Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Dumaguete, Siargao, Tacloban or Zamboanga
Davao to Zamboanga
Zamboanga to Tawi-Tawi


P399
Manila to Bacolod, Cauayan (Isabela),
Cebu, Iloilo, Kalibo, Naga, Legazpi, Roxas,
San Jose (Mindoro), Tuguegarao or Virac

Cebu to Boracay (Caticlan), Butuan,
Coron (Busuanga), Camiguin, Legazpi,
Ozamiz, Pagadian or Puerto Princesa

Davao or Iloilo to Cagayan de Oro

Quoted DOMESTIC one way fares are inclusive of Base Fare, Php 120 Web Admin Fee, 12% VAT, Php 200 Terminal Fee for flights transiting in or exiting from Manila/Cebu Station and 7 kg hand-carry baggage allowance, but exclusive of Fuel Surcharge ranging from Php 200 – Php 450, Php 15 Aviation Security Fee for flights coming from Cebu and check–in baggage. Terminal Fees ranging from Php 50 – Php 200 for flights originating from non-Manila/non-Cebu Stations must be paid at the airport.


International Destinations

SALE PERIOD: UP TO MAR. 3, 2014 OR UNTIL SEATS LAST 
TRAVEL PERIOD: MAR. 15 - JUN 30, 2014

P99
Manila to Guangzhou, Osaka
or Nagoya1 NEW!


P999
Manila to Bali (2), Bangkok, Brunei, Hanoi,
Ho Chi Minh, Kuala Lumpur, Macau or Taipei
Cebu to Hong Kong or Singapore
Clark to Macau or Singapore
Iloilo to Singapore


P1,499
Manila to Hong Kong, Jakarta (2),
Siem Reap or Singapore


P3,888
Manila to Tokyo (1) 


*Exclusive of Terminal Fees ranging from Php 450 – Php 550, Fuel Surcharge ranging from Php 910 – Php 2,503, Php 1,620 Travel Tax and Country Specific Taxes ranging from Php 403 – Php 1,120

1. Manila to Nagoya and Tokyo Travel Period: Mar. 30 - Jun. 30, 2014
2. Manila to Bali and Jakarta Travel Period: Mar. 15 - Sep. 30, 2014

Quoted INTERNATIONAL one way fares are inclusive of Base Fare, Php 120 Web Admin Fee, and 7 kg hand-carry baggage allowance but exclusive of International Terminal Fees ranging from Php 450 – Php 150, Php 1,620 Philippine Travel Tax, Fuel Surcharge ranging from Php 910 – Php 2,503, Country Specific Taxes ranging from Php 403 – Php 1,120 and check-in baggage. Promo fares have limited availability and are non-refundable but rebookable subject to the following rebooking fees: Php 1,200 for Domestic destinations and Php 2,000 for Short-haul International destinations plus fare difference. Please note that booking fee rates range from Php 120 –Php 200 depending on purchase channel. For your convenience, flight changes, availing of prepaid baggage allowance for check-in baggage and web check-in service can be done up to 4-hours before scheduled flight. 


Call (02) 70-20-888 in Manila, (032) 230-88-88 in Cebu
Book your flight at www.cebupacificair.com

Climate

The Philippines has a tropical maritime climate and is usually hot and humid. It is characterized by relatively high temperature, high humidity and abundant rainfall. It is similar in many respects to the climate of the countries of Central America. 

The climate of the country can be divided into two major seasons: (1) the rainy season, from June to November; and (2) the dry season, from December to May. The dry season may be subdivided further into (a) the cool dry season, from December to February; and (b) the hot dry season, from March to May. Temperatures usually range from 21 °C (70 °F) to 32 °C (90 °F) although it can get cooler or hotter depending on the season. The coolest month is January; the warmest is May.


Sitting astride the typhoon belt, most of the islands experience annual torrential rains and thunderstorms from July to October, with around nineteen typhoons entering the Philippine area of responsibility in a typical year and eight or nine making landfall. Annual rainfall measures as much as 5,000 millimeters (200 in) in the mountainous east coast section but less than 1,000 millimeters (39 in) in some of the sheltered valleys. 

Sources: 

Useful Words and Phrases

EVERYDAY GREETINGS

Tagalog speakers in the Philippines have many ways of greeting other people. It is common also to hear them say "Hi" or "Hello" as a form of greeting, especially among close friends. There are no Tagalog translations for these English greetings because they are basically borrowed terms, and any English-speaking person will be readily understood by Filipinos in general (English is widely spoken in the Philippines, a former colony of the US of A for nearly 50 years!). Below are a few Tagalog greetings that are importart to learn if one wants to endear himself/herself to Filipinos.

Magandang umaga po. (formal/polite) - Good morning
Magandang umaga. (informal) - Good morning
Magandang tanghali po. (formal/polite) - Good noon
Magandang tanghali. (informal) - Good noon
Magandang hapon po. (formal/polite) - Good afternoon
Magandang hapon. (informal) - Good afternoon
Magandang gabi po. (formal/polite) - Good evening
Magandang gabi. (informal) - Good evening
Kumusta po kayo? (formal/polite) - How are you? 
Kumusta ka? (informal) - How are you?
Mabuti po naman. (formal/polite) - I'm fine
Mabuti naman. (informal) - I'm fine
Tuloy po kayo. (formal/polite) - Please, come in
Tuloy. (informal) - Please, come in
Salamat po. (formal/polite) - Thank you
Salamat. (informal) - Thank you
Maraming salamat po. (formal/polite) - Thank you very much
Maraming salamat. (informal) - Thank you very much
Wala pong anuman. (formal/polite) - You are welcome
Walang anuman. (informal) - You are welcome
Opo/ oho. (formal/polite) - Yes
Oo (informal) - Yes
Hindi po/ho (formal/polite) - No
Hindi (informal) - No
Hindi ko po/ho alam. (formal/polite) - I don't know
Hindi ko alam. (informal) - I don't know
Anong oras na po? (formal/polite) - What time is it?
Anong oras na? (informal) - What time is it?
Saan po kayo papunta? (formal/polite) - Where are you going?
Saan ka papunta? (informal) - Where are you going?
Saan po kayo galing? (formal/polite) - Where did you come from?
Saan ka galing? (informal) - Where did you come from?
Ano po ang pangalan nila? (formal/polite) - What is your name?
Anong pangalan mo? (informal) - What is your name?
Ako po si ________ (formal/polite) - I am ______ (name).
Ako si _________ (informal) - I am ______ (name).
Ilang taon na po kayo? (formal/polite) - How old are you?
Ilang taon ka na? (informal) - How old are you?
Ako po ay _______ gulang na. (formal/polite) - I am _______ years old.
Ako ay _______ gulang na. (informal) - I am _______ years old.
Saan po kayo nakatira? (formal/polite) - Where do you live? 
Saan ka nakatira? (informal) - Where do you live?
Taga saan po sila? (formal/polite) - Where are you from?
Taga saan ka? (informal) - Where are you from?
Kumain na po ba sila? (formal/polite) - Have you eaten yet?
Kumain ka na ba? (informal) - Have you eaten yet?


DIRECTIONS

deretso - straight ahead
(sa) kanan - on the right
(sa) kaliwa - on the left
umikot - turn around
(sa) harap - in front
(sa) likod/likuran - at the back/behind
hilaga - north
silangan - east
kanluran - west
timog - south
(sa) itaas - on top
(sa) ibaba - below/at the bottom
(sa) ilalim - at the bottom
(sa) loob - inside
(sa) labas - outside

There are a number of Tagalog words and phrases which are rather vague in terms of specific distance but signify "nearness" or "farness" of a particular object, thing, or place from the speaker. These are:

doon - yonder (over there)
diyan lang po sa tabi - there, on that side
sa banda po doon - over on that side


QUESTION WORDS

Ano? - What?
Alin? - Which?
Sino? - Who?
Saan? - Where?
Bakit? - Why?
Kailan? - When?
Paano?/Papaano? - How?
Magkano? - How much? (money)
Nasaan? - Where? (to look for something/somebody)

Emergency Hotlines

Philippine National Police (PNP) 
117 or send TXT PNP to 2920


Bureau of Fire Protection (NCR)
117, (02) 729-5166, (02) 410-6319 (Regional Director, Information Desk)


Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)
136, 882-0925 (flood control)
Trunkline: (02) 882-4150-77 loc. 337 (rescue), 255 (Metrobase)
Metrobase: 882-0860


National Disaster and Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) 
(02) 911-1406, (02) 912-2665, (02) 912-5668, (02) 911-1873, (02) 912-3046
Trunkline: 911-5061 to 64


NDRRMC hotlines for Luzon
National Capital Region: (02) 421-1918
Region I: (072) 607-6528
Region II: (078) 844-1630 
Region III: (045) 455-1145
Region IV-A: (049) 531-7266 
Region IV-B: (043) 723-4248
Region V: (052) 481-1656, (052) 481-5031
Cordillera Administrative Region: (074) 304-2256, (074) 619-0986


Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) 
7890 or (02) 726-6255


Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
(02) 304-3713, (02) 304-3904


Red Cross hotline
143, (02) 527-0000, (02) 527-8385 to 95

North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) hotlines
(02) 3-5000 and (02) 580-8910


North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) hotlines
(02) 3-5000 and (02) 580-8910


Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) hotlines
(0920) 96-SCTEX (72839) (traffic hotline) or (045) 459-0522


Skyway System Hotline
(02) 776-7777, 0917-539-8762 (globe), 0999-886-0893 (smart), 0932-854-6980 (sun)


South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) hotline
Trunklines: (049) 508-7509, (02) 584-4389, (02) 584-4605, (02) 584-4605, (02) 584-4654, (049) 502-8956 (Laguna)


Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) hotline
(02) 433-8526

Philippine Coast Guard
Trunkline: (02) 527-8481, (02) 527-3877
0917-724-3682 (globe)
0917-PCG-DOTC (globe)


Manila Water Hotline
1627


PHIVOLCS
Trunkline: (02) 426-1468 to 79, local 124/125 (emergency);
Text/call: 0905-313-4077 (globe)


Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Trunkline: (632)931-81-01 to 07, local 426 or 425 (Disaster Response Unit); (02) 951-7119
Pasay Office Hotline: 851-2681, 511-1259


Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)
(02) 879-9113


Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA)
0917-TEXNAIA (8396242)


Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC)
(045) 499-1468


Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIAA)
(032) 340-2486


Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB)
(02) 542-5234
0998-1285717
0927-3549515


Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)
0917-SUMBONG (7862664)


Land Transportation Office (LTO)
TextLTO – Text LTOHELP to 2600 (all mobile networks).
(02) 922-9061 to 66


Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)
(02) 426-2515
0921-4487777


CAVITEX
02) 825- 4004
0942-8228489


Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (S.T.A.R tollway)
(043) 756- 7870
0917-5117827
0908- 5117827


Philippine National Railways (PNR)
(02) 319-0044


Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA)
(02) 854-0452
0915-8027295
0908-8559121


Metro Rail Transit (DOTC-MRT3)
(02) 924-0054
(02) 929-5347


Office for Transportation Security (OTS)
0919-9999OTS (687)
(02) 853-5249


Local government units (partial)

Manila Traffic Hotline: 527-3087 (Frontdesk); 527-3088 (Traffic Investigation); 527-3065

Cainta Traffic Hotline – 646-0044

Las Piñas Traffic – 874-5756 (Main), 874-3927 (Investigations), 874-5754 (Traffic), 874-5753 (Anti-vending)

Mandaluyong Hotline – 534-2993 (traffic); 533-2225 (Command Control Center)

Marikina STOC – 646-1651, (02) 646-1633 (traffic)

Pasig Traffic – 643-0000 (Command Control Center); 643-1111; 641-1907 (Traffic)

Makati Public Safety Dept – 844-3146, 819-3270 to 71

9th Philippine International Jazz Festival

Love jazz? Catch the 9th Philippine International Jazz Festival on on March 7, 8 and 9, 2014 at Sunset Pavilion, Sofitel Philippine Plaza, Pasay City. And Jazz all you can!

Main Shows

March 7. International Jazz Gala
Lowleaf, Paula Valstein (Israel), Colby de la Calzada, Chuck Stevens, Abe Lagrimas Jr. Reggie Padilla, Stuart Elster, Barbara Morrison 

March 8. P.I. Jazz Gala
Joyful Jazz: Tribute to Maritess Salientes / Festival Awarding 
Romy Posadas, Eddie K. Colby de la Calzada, Jun Viray, Megan Herrera, Arthur Manuntag, Alvin Cornista, Reggie Padilla, Abe Lagrimas Jr.  Barbara Morrison 

March 9. Bop, Blues and Beyond
The Bop Aves Group, Bratpack, Blue Rats, Bleu Rascals, Puwerza Azul, Bong Sotto & Roy Zerdas, Wally Gonzales' Bandwagon, Pepe Smith, Barbara Morrison 

Date of Performances: 
March 7 8 & 9, 2014
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
7:30 PM 

Venue: 
Sunset Pavilion
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila
CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd.
Pasay City 

Ticket Price: 
Inclusive of Service Charge 
3-DAY PASS: P 1,112 

Tickets are available at www.ticketworld.com.ph/jazzallyoucan or you can call 891-9999 for other inquiries.

Abba Mania

They're back by popular demand! 

Mamma Mia! it's 
ABBAMANIA
Re-live the ABBA magic

A live concert not to be missed! 

'ABBA MANIA' has been delighting audiences of all ages since it's formation in 1999, selling out UK theatres nationally. In 2002 it played 18 weeks in the Strand Theatre London re-creating the Abba phenomenon for fans from all over the world.

Since that time ABBA MANIA has conquered other parts of the world, with concerts in Demark, Sweden, Russia, France, Luxembourg and South America.

Featuring a special concert presentation, which celebrates the music and style of Abba in a respectful and enjoyable way, ABBA MANIA revives special memories of when 'Abba' ruled the airwaves. Their songs are timeless and will last forever.

Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: 'Mamma Mia', 'Voulez Vous', 'Dancing Queen', 'Winner Takes It All', 'Super Trouper' and many more.

Abbamania Concert Schedule 2014

March 21 – Solaire Resort
March 22 – PICC Plenary Hall
March 27 – Cebu 
March 28 – Dumaguete
March 29 – Davao
March 30 – Gen San

Abbamania Live at Solaire Resort

Date of Performance: 
March 21, 2014
Friday
8:00pm 

Venue: 
Grand  Ballroom 
Solaire Resort & Casino
Entertainment City, Parañaque

Ticket Prices:
House Seats – P6,588
Limited VIP – P5,490
VIP – P4,392
Premiere – P3,294
Deluxe – P2,196


Abbamania Live at PICC Plenary Hall 

Ticket Prices:
House Seats – P6,588
Limited Price Zone 1: P4,689
Price Zone 2: P3,907.50
Price Zone 3: P2,605.00
Price Zone 4: P2,084
Price Zone 5: P1,042
Price Zone 6: P625.20

Tickets available at www.ticketworld.com.ph

Heart 2 Heart: Ballet & Ballads

Ballet Manila ends its 18th performance season on a high note with the latest installment of its popular Ballet & Ballads series, this time titled Heart 2 Heart. The London-based musical theater group, West End Mamas and Papas, is the featured guest.

Heart 2 Heart: Ballet & Ballads is presented by Ballet Manila, Aliw Theater, Star City and Manila Broadcasting Company, with ACS Manufacturing (Shield Bath Soap), First United Travel Inc. and SEAir as major sponsors, with the support of Ralph’s Wines and Spirits, Island Rose and Ticketworld.

Heart 2 Heart features the special participation of prima ballerina Lisa Macuja-Elizalde, who is also Ballet Manila’s artistic director. She dances opposite principal dancer Rudy De Dios in The Last Poem, choreographed by Augustus “Bam” Damian III, which tells the story of a man and his dying beloved.

Three choreographies are being premiered: Ernest Mandap’s Lune, Francis Jaena’s Shutter and Gerardo Francisco’s Corvus. Lune is a short, witty take on the 1920s era of the Charleston dance and the two-step. Shutter is characterized by jazz-like movements. Corvus, the Latin word for crow, combines fast movements and defined showmanship to articulate the powerful image of the bird it is named after.

Ballet Manila staples like the all-male Aramica and the romantic MAZN, as well as the classical pas de deux Harlequinade, are likewise featured.

After making their debut in last year’s Ballet & Ballads, for which they won an Aliw Award as Best New Artist, the West End Mamas this time brings with them the “West End Papas.” Gia Macuja-Atchison, Cez Campos-Bonner and Maya Barredo-Duffy are joined by their respective husbands – violinist/ conductor Robert Atchison, and singer/actors Nick Bonner and Gerard Duffy. All six are seasoned performers whose careers boast various engagements in London’s famed theater row.

There will be songs from Les Miserables and Starlight Express, OPM tunes and a Disney/ Frozen medley. Rousing numbers like Eto Na-Doobidoo and In The Mood will have the audience clapping and humming along. Jammin’ – a jamming session featuring a violinist, a surprise guest trumpet player and 16 ballerinas on pointe – is also something to watch out for.

Ballet & Ballads was conceptualized by Manila Broadcasting Company chairman Fred J. Elizalde, Macuja-Elizalde’s husband. Combining the resources of MBC and Ballet Manila, it has sought to popularize ballet all over the country which is in line with the dance company’s mission of bringing ballet to the people.

Launched in 1998, the series has been presented in major venues in Metro Manila and has been taken on numerous provincial tours. Previous editions of the series have featured such pop stars as Ariel Rivera, Janno Gibbs, Jaya, Nyoy Volante, Lani Misalucha, Toni Gonzaga, Kyla and Freestyle.

Explaining the broad appeal of the long-running Ballet & Ballads series, Macuja-Elizalde notes, “It combines the musical appeal of a concert and the visual delight of the ballet, that’s why it’s always fun.” (Source: www.ticketworld.com.ph)


Date of Performances: 
February 21, 2014
Friday
7:30 PM

March 1, 2014
Saturday
7:30 PM 

Venue: 
Aliw Theater
CCP Complex, Roxas Blvd.
Pasay City 

Ticket Prices:
Diamond - P1,545
Gold - P1,030

Tickets can be purchased at:
www.ticketworld.com.ph and
all TicketWorld Outlets