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PHSA, Project Saysay Team Up for CASA San Miguel’s 24th Year

THE ever-dynamic CASA San Miguel. Image from Inquirer.net.

CASA San Miguel will open its 24th founding anniversary celebration as an arts center in San Antonio, Zambales with series of workshops, exhibits, and performances on March 25, 2017. With the theme “Hero in You(th)”, the anniversary revolves around the heroic role of the youth and the arts in shaping and building the nation, then and now.

CASA San Miguel partnered with Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA), the premiere secondary school of the country on arts and culture, and Project Saysay, a youth-led advocacy fostering the words of wisdom of great Filipinos through distribution of posters to various Philippine schools for free.

24th anniversary poster.

PHSA will conduct writing workshops with Rae Rival Cosico of PHSA on 25th March 2017.

Project Saysay will open its 3rd Tanghalbayani Exhibit featuring the new format of its 12”x18” standard posters—now made of matte-finished sticker on 3mm sintra board—in CASA San Miguel’s Don Salubayba Gallery at 5:00 p.m. on 25 March, Saturday. Philippine Historical Association Secretary Jonathan Balsamo will be the guest of honor of the said exhibit. It will be followed by the opening of PHSA’s Alay Exhibit in Anita Magsaysay-Ho Gallery at 5:30 p.m.

Coke Bolipata, founder of CASA San Miguel, with the Pundaquit Virtuosi.

By 7 p.m. in Ramon L. Corpus Concert Hall, CASA San Miguel’s Pundaquit Virtuosi will stage its homecoming concert from India. Pundaquit Virtuosi will perform its India tour repertoire featuring the music of classical composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Antonio Vivaldi, and Ludwig van Beethoven, and Filipino masters Antonio Molina (National Artist), Manuel Velez, and Willy Cruz.

Project Saysay also teamed up with Pundaquit Virtuosi in performing five more musical pieces. These songs are from the selections under Project Saysay’s incubator project, Project Huni, launched online last February: the 1933 “O Dueña Halina”, a musical adaptation of Maestro Miguel Trinidad of Andres Bonifacio’s alleged courtship poem for Gregoria de Jesus; the 1937 “Votad!” (Vote!), the anthem of the Filipino women suffrage; and the “cundiman” and “comintang” musical pieces in 1847 Jose Honorato Lozano’s Álbum: Vistas de las Islas Filipinas y Trajes de Sus Habitantes from the collections of Biblioteca Nacional de España. These selections are to be performed for the first time after decades and centuries.

The night will be capped with launching of sky lanterns.

The anniversary will conclude with the book launching and lecture of Ian Christopher Alfonso, founder and executive director of Project Saysay and author of The Nameless Hero: Revisiting the Sources on the First Filipino Leader to Die for Freedom (Holy Angel University Press, 2016), at 2 p.m. The book extols the story of the Battle of Bangkusay of 3 June 1571 that produced the country’s first martyr of freedom whom the Spaniards deliberately condemned to anonymity and obscurity. The said nameless historical figure, a young general from Macabebe (now a Pampanga town), was the first in history of the country to be honored by way of a national historical marker from the state in 2016.

Alfonso’s book cover.

The event is open to public with gate entrance (with cocktails) at PhP 200.00 for March 25, and PhP 100.00 on March 26. For inquiries, contact CASA San Miguel at 0917.838.2752. CASA San Miguel is located at Evangelista St., Brgy. San Miguel, San Antonio, Zambales.

This event is also sponsored by the  Office of the Governor of Zambales, Office of the Mayor of San Antonio, Zambales, Victory Liner Inc., Pepsi Philippines, Funtastic Park Subic, and Punto! Central Luzon.

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Formerly a major United States Navy facility, known as U.S.

Naval Base Subic Bay, the Subic Bay of today is an industrial and commercial area known as Subic Bay Freeport Zone, under the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority. Located on the west coast of the island of Luzon, 100 kilometers (62.1 miles) from famous Manila Bay, Subic Bay is known for its deep and protected waters, as well as its collection of shipwrecks, which date back to the Spanish American War, in 1898.

Subic, as it is commonly called, is more synonymous with weekend trips, especially among families. When you’re in Subic, here is a list of things you should do.

1. Bring the whole family to Zoobic Safari

Zoobic Safari is a 20-hectare (49.4-acre) expanse of exotic animals, adventurous terrains, streams, and grasslands. The park has many different attractions, thus, plan to spend at least half a day to fully enjoy it. Part of Zoobic Park consists of a two-hectare (4.9-acre) forest, where guests can experience mini-trekking to see the animals – semi-domesticated, wild, and exotic – in their natural habitat.

Guests can also get a chance to pet the likes of Bearcats and camels, perfect for little children. The Savannah, meanwhile, is a sanctuary for wild animals such as ostriches and wild boars. Serpentarium is an old ammunition bunker, that features a variety of reptile species, such as snakes and lizards. The highlight of Zoobic Safari is feeding the tigers, from inside a protected vehicle.

2. Get closer to ocean animals at Ocean Adventure

Ocean Adventure is a natural-setting marine park that offers tourists an extensive list of aqua-related activities, such as swimming with sea animals, up-close encounters with sea lions, dolphins, jacks, turtles, and even sharks! Ocean Adventure also features shows and a collection of marine life at the Ocean Discovery Aquarium and Seatrek. The main attractions are the animal shows and swimming with the dolphins.

3. Have fun indoors at Funtastic Park

Funtastic Park is a ‘fun-tastic’ place for kids and adults alike. With the tagline 'where feel-good moments are made’, Funtastic Park is an educational Fun Park that offers unique and fun activities, such as a Mirror Maze, 3D Enchanted Forest, Science Zone, Optical Illusion Wall, Kids Learning Nook and more!

The park also offers a comfortable picnic area, as well as a souvenir shop and cafeteria. Attractions are interactive and educational. Most of all, Funtastic Park is a great venue to burn some of your kids’ limitless energy!

4. Enjoy and survive the Pamulaklakin Forest Trail

When you want to experience nature firsthand, the Pamulaklakin Forest Trail is a must visit! Pamulaklakin, from the native Amabala language meaning vine, is located in the heart of Subic and offers exciting tourist activities. It includes sightseeing, a mini jungle tour, ecology tour, and overnight jungle tour.

Aside from the tours, the venue also offers a picnic area and picnic table, best for group activities, photo ops and even team building. Tourists are fully immersed into a culture-rich wonderland here, where they can see how the natives of Subic live and survive in the forest.

5. Magaul Bird Park for bird shows and interactive activities

The Magaul Bird Park showcases Subic’s bird life, with its number of bird shows – including Winged Wonders, Survival Demo, Talk and Feeding Times, with interesting bird species, such as the hornbill, parrot, and raptor. The bird park also features life-sized Angry Birds, the Goliath Swing over a cliff, the Aerial Adventure Walk, Kiddie Rappelling, Tree Camping, the Peregrine Plunge and more!

6. Learn how to make fire at JEST Camp

Survival training is not just for men in uniform, it can come in handy, as well. Learn some new skills, while having fun at JEST Camp. JEST, short for Jungle Environment Survival Training, is the most famous as well as the toughest survival school in the Philippines. JEST Camp has topnotch instructors, offers survival certification programs and includes courses such as Camp Craft, survival training and a Boton Falls visit.

There is also the option to participate in Wild Child, a survival program for children, campfires, a Hunter-Gatherer course, Tribe Team Building and extreme Survival Bootcamp. JEST Camp is popular as a team building activity and for groups.

7. Retreat to the cove of All Hands Beach Resort

When tired of adventure, it is time to take a break and relax on the shores of Subic, which feature crystal clear water. All Hands Beach is a comfortable sanctuary and is best for swimming, as it has a gradually sloping shoreline. Dine along the beachfront, enjoy cold tropical drinks with mountain views or have fun with all the activities offered by the resort, like jet skiing

  8. White Rock Beach Hotel + Waterpark is the place to splurge

With an area totaling eight hectares (19.8 acres), White Rock Beach Hotel + Waterpark is a one-stop destination for all recreational activities. Lounge by its private beach or enjoy recreational and aqua-related activities. The beach, likewise, has a waterpark and wave pools, and an offering of watersports.

If the heat is too much for you, temporarily retreat inside the resort and enjoy facilities like the spa and bowling alley. When it comes to accommodation, this property has a total of 262 guest rooms, ranging from standard rooms to suites and beach villas

9. Nightlife in Subic, over cocktails and music

Aside from the tranquil beaches, a sanctuary of exotic animals, marine and nature activities, Subic is also known for its energetic nightlife and this resonates with the following bars in the area, like Pier One Bar and Grill, Hydra Resto Bar, and Midnight Rambler Bar Subic.

    10. End your Subic trip with duty-free shopping

Of course, who would forget about shopping? Duty-free shopping is a top activity in Subic, especially among frequent visitors.There are three major duty-free shopping areas in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone and these include Puregold, Royal and Freeport. These shops, along with imported items, also carry locally-made merchandise.

Read also: Top 9 things to do in Warsaw: A Budget-Friendly Itinerary

From : https://wikitopx.com/travel/top-10-things-to-do-in-subic-bay-freeport-zone-the-philippines-705429.html

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Upside down (at Funtastic Park Subic Bay)

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Stop and stair. (at Funtastic Park Subic Bay)

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Top triathletes to join 2024 National Age Group Triathlon Subic Bay Freeport race

With the 2024 National Age Group Triathlon – Subic Bay race scheduled to happen on January 27 and 28, 2024, the top-seeded triathletes of the nation will be joining in, according to a Philippine News Agency (PNA) sports news article. To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the PNA article. Some parts in boldface… The country’s cream of the crop will see action in the…

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2024 National Age Group Triathlon Subic Bay Freeport race set for January 27-28, registration ongoing

If you are looking to start the new year with multisport action and competition, then you might be interested to join the 2024 National Age Group Triathlon – Subic Bay race set for January 27 and 28, 2024. Registration for the event is ongoing as of this writing. Right now, the registration fees are as follows: P8,500 for Standard Distance Team Relay, P5,500 for Standard Distance, P5,000 for…

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NTT ASTC Subic Bay International Triathlon (SuBIT) 2023 set for April 22 and 23, online registration is ongoing

Calling all who love the multisport dynamics of triathlon as well as those who love the Subic Bay Freeport Zone as the premier sports tourism destination of the country – the online registration for the NTT ASTC Subic Bay International Triathlon (SuBIT) 2023 is ongoing right now and you can start registering yourselves (note: RaceYa.fit account needed). This year’s edition of the SuBIT is set to…

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2024 Subic Bay International Triathlon (SuBIT) set for May 4 and 5, registration ongoing

For those of you craving for multisport action within the fantastic Subic Bay Freeport Zone, be aware that the 2024 NTT AST Subic Bay International Triathlon (SuBIT) is scheduled to happen on May 4 and 5, 2024, and registration online is ongoing. A joint project of Triathlon Philippines, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and FUNtastic Subic Bay supported by Philippine Sports Commission…

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Electric transport system inside the SBMA could happen

Electric transport system inside the SBMA could happen

If initial talks progress a lot, then electric vehicles as well as charging stations could be established at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone in the future as the Manila Bulletin recently reported that the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and a private entity formally started discussing a key proposal that emphasized renewable energy. To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt…

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A wonderful lunch at Gourmet Garage Subic

A wonderful lunch at Gourmet Garage Subic

When I arrived in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone just a day before the 2022 Subic Bay International Triathlon (SUBIT) took place, I was very hungry as I left home very early without any breakfast and I was not able to stop at any of the gas stations (and their respective food joints) along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) as we took the counter-flow going north. After settling at a hotel in close…

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Japanese rule SUBIT

Ren Sato and Yuka Sato shone as champions with ease, catapulting Japan to regain her thrones in the 2022 NTT ASTC Subic Bay International Triathlon–29th edition of the country’s longest-running triathlon event with international cast–at Subic Bay Freeport Zone Sunday. Asia’s No. 3 and 56th in the world rankings Ren Sato and inaugural Youth Olympic Games triathlon gold medalist and Rio Olympics…

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Come to Subic Bay for the big triathlon event on May 1, 2022

Come to Subic Bay for the big triathlon event on May 1, 2022

If you are looking for nice place for vacation and you also want to watch a triathlon event live, then you should come to the Subic Bay Freeport Zone where the 2022 edition of the Subic Bay International Triathlon (SUBIT) will be held at on May 1, 2022 (for external references, click here, here, here and here). For the triathlon enthusiasts who just visited this blog for the first time, the…