Cadets will normally report to the academy every April 1st. If you enrolled, it is already understandable that each of you has agreed the terms and policies of the said academy. Everyone must expect a rigorous training and make their daily activities a busy one. During weekends or free-time, cadets have rights to choose whether they leave camp to enjoy a movie, visit friends, or dine out in Baguio City or just prefer to stay inside camp and receive visitors and enjoy the recreational facilities available.

Every cadet must follow their Honor Code, this is what distinguishes a PMA cadet from students of other institutions. It is very important for them not only to know the code but to practice and practice and make it a way of life. The life of PMA cadets revolves around strict adherence to the honor code.

Bantayan Island has lots of resorts to choose from. All resorts are a tricycle ride from the Santa Fe pier. Santa Fe (a known province in the island) has also some very good food and, during the high season, a lively bar scene is a perfect place for you to chill out. They often serve fresh sea foods and excellent Thai foods and it is worthwhile to come back to Bantayan just for this kind of foods.

If you are in a budget, Bantayan Island is the right place for you where there are many affordable smaller hotels/resorts with cottages and rooms in just about every price range from less than $5.00/USD to $40.00/USD per night & up through $100+ through a lovely South Sea studio Villa on a very beautiful property, and all the way to $240.00USD for a honeymoon styled studio Villa on a gorgeous property.

The term “Panagbenga” came from a kankanaey which means “a season of blooming, a time for flowering.” It is formerly known as the Baguio Flower Festival that was all began in 1995 when lawyer; Damaso E. Bangaoet, Jr., John Hay Poro Point Development Corporation (JPDC) Managing Director for Camp John Hay, presented to the Board of Directors of JPDC the idea of spearheading the holding of a flower festival in Baguio City. The Board, then led by the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) Chairman Victor A. Lim and JPDC President Rogelio L. Singson, approved the project immediately. It was also decided that the Festival be held every February.

The festival usually attracts thousands of visitors which has several flower festival-related activities like the Bulaklak Rock Battle of the Bands, a local arts show, a skateboard competition, a Dolls of Japan Exhibit and Eiga Sai filmfest, Kitefest, barangay beautification contest, the search for Mr. and Ms. Baguio Flower Festival, and the famous floral floats, street-dancers, and bands parade.

Manny showed us that he is very well-prepared and 100% ready against this tough Puerto Rican Welterweight Champion. “I can’t wait for the fight,” declared the reigning pound-for-pound champion as he limbered up, with mediamen lining up three sides of the ring.

“Training was good. I don’t think I was even distracted during the camp,” he also added. It was when asked about the tension – including the series of calamities that occurred when he first began training camp in Baguio City, Philippines.

Manny had eight weeks of hard work and intense training as he prepares one of the toughest fights on his entire career.

“This is a huge fight for me. This is a big fight. Because if I win I become the first boxer to capture seven titles in seven weight divisions,” he said.

The pound-for-pound king acknowledges that his speed is the main weapon he has against Cotto. And believe that he has also power to neutralize the size advantage of the Puerto Rican boxer.

“Kahit tumagal ang fight wala ako problema (Even if the fight lasts long I won’t have a problem),” said Pacquiao, even if his chief trainer Freddie Roach had predicted a knockout that could come in the first round or at most the 10th.

The museum is a replica of a 19th century Binondo residence where the endeavor is to let know the then culture. In 1981, the Casa Manila was constructed and known as the product of the Intramuros Administration’s initiative to preserve our heritage and showcase the various phases of Philippine life and architecture.

Casa Manila is a perfect setting to step back into the past that is in contrast to the fast pace of the city life. It brings the style of living of the Philippine upper class, or ilustrados as they were known at the time. Casa Manila is somewhat called a three-storey house that is faithfully restored Spanish colonial house that also offers an insight to the classic lifestyle. The walls of the ground floor are made of adobe stones that you may see or buy antiques, art objects, and souvenir items. The stones or volcanic tuff was quarried from Makati and Meycuayan, Bulacan for building material.

The rooms are set up in period style and decorated with antique furniture, chandeliers, lamps, paintings, vases and bric-a-brac. From the kitchen on the top floor, one can walk down the adobe staircase, old well, the courtyard and fountain. It shows the unique style of architecture and furniture that blends the Spanish and the Asian styles.

The Casa Manila Museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday; 9 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 6 pm. Admission: Adults PHP40; children and students PHP15.

Even though Bianca didn’t get the crown, her families and fellow Filipinos are still proud of her because she showed her best and beauty in the reigning Miss Universe pageant.

The pageant was hosted by Celebrity Apprentice star Claudia Jordan and Access Hollywood co-anchor Billy Bush. It also includes performances by rapper Flo Rida, singers David Guetta and Kelly Rowland and reality star Heidi Montag.

Meanwhile, Stefania Fernandez of Venezuela was crowned Miss Universe 2009 that bested 83 candidates from around the world. It was also the first time in the pageant’s history that the same nation won the contest for two successive years.

Miss Dominican Republic Ada Aimee De la Cruz and Miss Kosovo Gona Dragusha were 1st runner-up and 2nd runner-up, respectively. The 3rd and 4th runners-up were Miss Australia Rachael Finch and Miss Puerto Rico Mayra Matos Perez.

Miss Universe 2009 Top 15 (any order)
1. Puerto Rico – Mayra Matos Perez
2. Iceland – Ingibjorg Egilsdottir
3. Albania – Hasna Xhukici
4. Czech Republic – Iveta Lutovska
5. Belgium – Zeynep Sever
6. Dominican Republic – Ada Aimee De la Cruz
7. Sweden – Renate Cerljen
8. Kosovo – Gona Dragusha
9. Australia – Rachael Finch
10. France – Chloe Mortaud
11. Switzerland – Whitney Toyloy
12. South Africa – Tatum Keshwar
13. USA – Kristen Dalton
14. Croatia – Sarah Cosic
15. Venezuela – Stefania Fernandez

It has been proven that fruit salad has antioxidants to slow down the aging process, prevent and even reverse cancer and heart disease and strengthen the immune system. Plus, eating assorted fresh fruits is very delicious and fun too.

For me, it is best to prepare the salad ahead of time. You may cover and place it to the refrigerator first to hold the freshness of your fruit salad. And also, it allows the topping to gradually seep into all the fruit which not only looks pretty but distributes the taste.

Ingredients:

•    2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
•    1/2 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
•    2 (15.25 ounce) cans fruit cocktail
•    3 tablespoons maraschino cherries, halved
•    1 banana, sliced
•    2 mangoes
•    2 apples
•    strawberries (optional)

Directions:

Blend together the cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth. Drain the juice from 1 can of the fruit cocktail and add to cream cheese mixture. Add the other can with all its juice, mangoes, apples, cherries, and banana. Mix together. Add extra condensed milk to sweeten if desired. Cover with saran wrap and chill. Mix before serving.

During today’s weigh-in, “The Filipino Flash” Nonito Donaire Jr., of the Philippines weighs in at 115 lb while his opponent Rafael “El Torito” Concepcion of Panama came in over weight at 119.5 lb. The extra 4 lbs makes this fight a non-title bout that the WBA interim world Super Flyweight is not likely at stake.

Despite of their weigh-in controversies, Donaire still wants this fight to prove each one of us that he can bring his speed and power in heavier weight class. Nonito said he is definitely going for a knockout but if the complexion of the fight leans toward a war of attrition, a win by decision will be just as fulfilling. The Filipino warrior revealed that the fight against Concepcion is not an easy task because he (Concepcion) is a great body puncher and has a heart too but Nonito is very confident to dethrone the Panamanian tomorrow.

“I feel good,” said Donaire on the eve of the weigh-in for the bout. “My weight’s good and I’ve trained really hard. With my new training, I feel I’ve gained more muscle mass so it feels like I’m still going down to 112. I do feel a lot better at 115. Definitely, the extra three pounds are a big help. I’m really confident. I’m out to use my speed and power to take care of business.”

Meanwhile, fellow Filipino boxer’s Bernabe Concepcion and Mark Jason Melligen will also take an action as an undercard on Pinoy Power 2 against their respective opponents. Bernabe Concepcion tries to upset the WBO Featherweight champion Steven Luevano while Mark Jason Melligen will do battle against Ernesto Zepeda in a 10-round welterweight war.

On February 28, 2009, the group had their first international tour in Bangkok, Tailand. Then, they together with mentor JYP held concerts in the United States visiting several states such as Los Angeles, La Mirada, and New York City. The Wonder Girls joined the concert of Jonas Brothers on the North American leg of the Jonas Brothers World Tour 2009. Due to demands, the group also released an English version of their single “Nobody”. The girls’ US debut album is up for release next year.

The Wonder Girls has already released a mini-album (“The Wonder Begins”), three full-length albums (“The Wonder Years”, “So Hot” and “The Wonder Years Trilogy”) and they have earned two Daesangs (their equivalent to the Grammy’s). They have three consecutive Number Ones under their belts: “Tell Me”, “So Hot” and “Nobody”.

Aiko is a member of the ASF dancers which was discovered by Anna Santos Feliciano. ASF is an acronym of Anna Santos Feliciano, a talent scout and staff of Wowowwee. Among of the ASF dancers, you can easily distinguish Aiko from them because of her charming looks and sexiness. Although the other members of ASF are beautiful, Aiko is more way better than anyone of them. Its simplicity and extraordinary talent makes her really unique.

The group has been regularly performing in Wowowwee, a top rated noon-time show of ABS-CBN. It is very rare for regular dancers with the height of a miss universe-type beauty to still maintain her poise while performing extraordinary steps in dancing. Lately, this pretty lass from Wowowwee is gaining momentum on the number of fans especially males.

In fact, Aiko’s fan base on the internet is now getting bigger and bigger that many of them considered her as darling of the crowd in Wowowwee. They are obsessed of her beauty. In fairness to her, Aiko has all the looks and potentials in becoming a super stardom someday.