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Western Visayas Tourism Assembly 2009

Western Visayas Tourism Assembly 2009 is a week-long event held in Roxas City, Capiz. It was my first time to attend such event, and I wouldn’t have done so if not for my friends who invited me to join them. After a 2 and a half hour drive from Iloilo, we arrived Roxas the morning of December 4. While waiting for our friend who will be arriving from Kalibo, we went straight to our home for 3 days; the Kangaroos Inn. It is near the Villareal Stadium, in where the event would take place. After leaving our things at the Inn, we went to the Stadium to check a few things before the event would formally start.

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The stadium is filled with exhibits of different kinds.

First are the native houses.

This is my favorite house.
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Ifugao House – It is a small enclose structure, a one-room affair that serves as living and sleeping room, kitchen and dining room. It is elevated above the ground by four posts made of a sturdy tree-trunks with roots intact. It has solid panels for walls and tightly thatched roofing.

Here are the rest of the native house.

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Subanen House

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Bagobo House

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Kankana Ey House

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Palawani and Molbog House

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Jama Mapun House

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Pala’Wan House

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Agta / Ita House

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Mangyan House

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Lineyte / Samarnon House

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Panay Bukidnon House

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Maayon

Products of different provinces outside the Capiz Gymnasium.
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Aklan

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Guimaras

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Capiz

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Negros Occidental

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Antique

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Iloilo

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Paraw-Regatta (Iloilo) Photo Exhibit

Inside the Gym are replica of the beautiful places in each province.

Afternoon came, and the parade started at the center of Roxas City, in front of Immaculate Concepcion Church.

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Leading the Parade.
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The most amazing thing on this festival is being able to experience different festivals.

Festivals of Negros Occidental:

Pintaflores Festival of San Carlos City (Every November 3-5)
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Sigabong Sang Kanyon Festival of Bago City (November 5)
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Pasalamat Festival of La Carlotta City (May 3)
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MassKara Festival of Bacolod City (October 1-19)
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Festivals from Iloilo:

Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City (4th Sunday of January)
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Paraw Regatta of Iloilo City (February)
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Festivals of Aklan:

Ati-Atihan Festival of Kalibo (3rd Sunday of January)
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Ati-Ati Festival of Ibajay (4th Sunday of January)
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Festival of Antique:

Binirayan Festival of San Jose de Buenavista (3rd weekend of April)
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Festival of Guimaras:

Manggahan Festival (May 22)
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Festival of Capiz:

Halaran Festival of Roxas City (1st weekend of December)
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Red Ribbon December 2009 New Products
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Red Ribbon invited media to cover the launching of their new products this December.

Information’s below are from Red Ribbon’s media kit. My Review about the event will be posted on my personal blog – Babsy.

Red Ribbon at 30

2009 marks the 30th year of Red Ribbon Bakeshop, Inc. (RRBI) in the country’s bakeshop industry!

As another feather is added on its cap, Red Ribbon continues to bring celebrations into greater heights with its great-tasting cakes, sumptuous pastries, delectable breads and savory meals.

Built on a history of producing great quality and great-tasting cakes and pastries, the company traces its humble beginnings to its first store in Timog, Quezon City, established in 1979.  Over the years, the bakeshop refined its products and revolutionized its business approaches to fuel unprecedented growth for nearly three decades.

Now the company’s secret recipe for success seems to have been perfected with more than 200 stores nationwide and 25 international stores in the United States, which are supported by 7 commissaries in the country and 2 in the USA.  Such is the success of Red Ribbon.  And its acquisition by Jollibee Foods Corporation in 2005 is truly the icing on the cake.

Amidst the success and the milestones established over the past years, Red Ribbon is still out to pursue loftier goals by strengthening its brand and introducing new surprises from time to time.

New offers to indulge

A Deliciously Memorable Dessert Experience with the new White Forest

Dessert time becomes unforgettable once again as Red Ribbon introduces a cake that’s sure to leave a deliciously memorable dessert experience.

The Red Ribbon White Forest is made with creamy white chocolate and light, moist white chiffon cake layered between real cherry buts filling and a fusion of cream and white chocolate flakes. The cake is gloriously crowned with beautiful cream rosettes with luscious long-stemmed, red maraschino cherries on top. It is enrobed in an generously finished with melt-in-your-mouth white chocolate shavings. One can’t help but feel delight with the unique, heavenly taste of this combination of flavors when tasted. This harmony of white is definitely a sight to behold and taste! It’s truly a deliciously memorable dessert experience that no one will soon forget!

The new Red Ribbon White Forest cake is available Regular (P560) and Junior (P335) sizes.

Delight in every bite!

Garlic Chicken with Mushroom

Garlic Chicken with Mushroom

Taste the new Red Ribbon Garlic Chicken with Mushroom, a delicious golden-brown crispy coated chicken fillet in a special blend of garlic marinade stuffed with mushrooms, melted butter and cheese. Try it now and experience delight in every bite!

An all-time favorite made more special!

Spaghetti with Meatballs made with 100% Beef

Savor the delicious taste of Red Ribbon’s New Spaghetti with Meatballs. A flavorful combination of fresh tomatoes, premium herbs and spices with 100% All-Beef meatballs. Try it now and you’ll definitely come back for more!

Discover a delightful pair!

Grilled Ensaimada with Farmer’s Ham

Grilled Ensaimada with Farmer's Ham

Have a taste of Red Ribbon’s new Farmer’s Ham. Made from tender premium lean meat glazed with maple syrup and delightfully paired with freshly grilled Ensaimada and scrambled eggs. Discover this hearty combination for breakfast or snack time.

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Perfect Combination

Cafe Americano
Freshly brewed 100% premium Arabica coffee blends: Americano, Latte, Cappuccino and Mocha. Also available, Early Grey, Green Tea and Four Red Fruits tea. Perfectly blended to go with your cake or pastry. Enjoy your fresh cup of coffee/tea with a cake slice of the day for only P80.00.

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TIP: Don’t put a creamer or sugar on your coffee, drink it then scoop a cake and eat. While the cake is still in your mouth, take a sip of your coffee. Compare the taste of the coffee, before and after you had the cake. The coffee tasted better, with a mixture of the cake. Indeed a perfect combination!

Have a Delightful Holiday Season with Red Ribbon

Indulge in a 5-Star Dessert with the new Red Ribbon Chocolate Walnut Fudge with Hershey’s Dark Chocolate

Chocolate Walnut Fudge

Chocolate Walnut Fudge with Hershey’s Dark Chocolate is Red Ribbon’s newest addition to its Premium Selection line. It is made of a layer of creamy chocolate mousse on a bed of moist fudgy brownie, both loaded with chopped walnuts and finished with dark chocolate ganache, sprinkled and long chocolate curls all made with Hershey’s Dark Chocolate to make it even more irresistible.

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The new Chocolate Walnut Fudge with Hershey’s Dark Chocolate is available in all Red Ribbon stores and select booths for P680.00. Offered only this holiday season, it’s the perfect ending to any celebration.

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NOTE: Every chocolate rolls are manually done.

A Very Special Holiday Gift with Red Ribbon’s Santa’s Wish Cake

Santa'a Wish Cake

Red Ribbon’s Santa’s Wish Cake is made with moist and dense rhumbutter cake with a layer of creamy caramel filling and covered with a layer of creamy caramel filling and covered in soft and smooth icing. The deliciously festive flavors combine for a true Christmas symphony of taste, certain to elicit appreciation from your loved ones this season.

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To help you avoid the Christmas rush, Santa’s Wish cake will be available on a pr-order basis at any Red Ribbon store from November 27-December 15. Order now and add an extra special touch to your gift with a personal dedication on the cake.

Santa’s Wish cake will be available off-the-shelf in all Red Ribbon stores from December 22-24 at only P550.

Whatever the celebration, it’s more beautiful with a Red Ribbon

With such continuous improvements, Red Ribbon has truly proven that its true success is achieved by always finding new ways to give our customers a Deliciously Memorable Experience.

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