Star is a theme park located at the CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Manila. It provides hours of enjoyable, thrilling rides, games, entertainment and dining experience for the whole family. The last time we were here, the kids were still young and so weren’t able to experience the more adventurous rides. Now, we were given 50% discounted tickets and we braved the throng of people on the last weekend of November.
Ideally, you should be there as soon as the park opens, at 2PM (Weekends). That way, you have dibs on the rides and you’re ahead of other people. We arrived around 4PM due to errands and chores so this is the scene at the Main Entrance Hall. We almost turned around when we arrived and saw the buses unloading students, teachers and parents for their field trip. The lines leading to the Main Entrance Hall also gave us nightmares.
Fortunately, they opened more gates but as soon as you get in, it’s kind of hard to find where to go since the lines aren’t actually visible and you’ll just have to trust that you’re in the right place. I think it took us around 40 minutes to get through this bOur tickets were for the Ride-All-You-Can promo (P450/person) and at 50% discount we only paid P275 per person. This promo didn’t include stand-alone attractions like the Adventure Zone, Star Dome, Scream Avenue, Snow World and Lazer Dome. If you paid full price (P450/person), Star City offers add-on packages if you want to try the other stand-alone attractions mentioned. If you want to try the attractions only, without availing of the Ride-All-You-Can package, that’s also possible, you just have to pay an entrance fee and the cost of the attraction.

Once through, we immediately looked for a map to get oriented on where the rides are so we could plan accordingly. From what I saw on their website, there are kiddie rides (for kids who are between 34 to 48 inches), rides for older kids, teens and adults (from 48 inches and above), family rides (with some conditions on the height of the kids who can ride without supervision) and extreme rides (generally for people above 54 inches).

The sights and sounds of the season made their grand appearance Monday evening with (November 26,2018) the lighting of the Christmas Tree near the Plaza.

President Hernando Robles and Vice President for Academic Affairs Camilo Polinga were joined by entertainers and a festive crowd on the Cavite State University – Don Severino De Las Alas Campus (Indang, Cavite). Here’s a gallery of photos from the ceremony.

After experiencing my first week of classes, I have learned that every student needs a handy-dandy list of fun facts about themselves to tell other people. Many professors use the first couple of classes to learn about their students, so you may need to think about who you are and how you want to introduce yourself to your professor and classmates. We all have that one go-to interesting fact about ourselves, but sometimes you just have to mix it up!

1. My favorite hobby is ..
What do you do in your free time? Personally, I love to stay active! I am a competitive dancer and enjoy teaching and, going to the gym, and travel.

2. I love ..
Is there something, someone, or somewhere that you love? What makes your heart ache? What do you miss when it’s gone? I can say that I love my friends because I feel my most confident when I’m surrounded by those who love and support me.

3. I look up to ..
Is there someone you adore? Who mesmerizes you? Who do you wish to learn from? After watching “A Ballerina’s Tale,” I discovered Misty Copeland. In 2015 she became the first African American ballet dancer to become the Female Principal Dancer at American Ballet Theatre. Her passion, grace, and strength continuously motivate me to better myself as an athlete and an individual.

4. This art speaks to me because ..
Coco Chanel said, “In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different.” This encourages me to always follow my heart no matter what. I will never follow society’s standards and norms because they do not define me. Chanel’s saying definitely influences my character and lifestyle.

5. A funny or embarrasing moment of me is ..
When you make others laugh they want to spend time and make memories with you! Don’t be afraid to embarrass yourself. You will come off as down to earth, easy-going, and loyal.

6. My pet(s) are my life because ..
Only sad people don’t like hearing about furry creatures, even if your pets are slimy and slithering creatures all human beings enjoy hearing pet tales!

7. I’m afraid of ..
Your personality can be revealed by your likes and dislikes, including the things that you fear. I am terrified of change and the unknown, hence, the future is an anxiety-inducing topic to discuss for me.

8. I am the way I am because ..
What have you gone through in life that has shaped you into who you are today? Remember to be open minded and allow yourself to open up to your peers. You may be surprised by how others respond and/or what others have endured as well.

9. My guilty pleasure is ..
I will say it a million times: don’t be shy when introducing yourself to new people!

10. Some activities on my bucket list are ..
This is an easy way to grab people’s attention and find others with similar desires as you. Be an adventurer! Go out of your comfort zone!

Kaybiang Tunnel is the Philippines’ longest subterranean road tunnel. This tunnel links the towns of Ternate, Cavite and Nasugbu, Batangas through a hole under Mount Palay-Palay (aka Mt. Pico de Loro). It’s a very popular landmark for cyclists and riders based in Manila for weekend rides. This 300-meter tunnel is part of the 6-kilometer Tourism Road in Cavite that cuts travel time from Manila to Nasugbu and Calatagan, Batangas from the usual 4 hours via Tagaytay to just a little over one hour.
When you exit the tunnel, you will be pleasantly surprised that the view is so beautiful. I didn’t expect such a sight. I just wanted to see the new tunnel but I was rewarded with a view of the Hamilo Coast – – – lots of photo opportunities.

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton