Last year I was invited by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) to cover the 6thyear celebration of Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival. This event featured local and international artists like Tom Thum, Reo Brothers, Crwn, Lustbass, Kristian Hernandez, Bad Kiss, Mark Zero, Miro, Brigada, and The Manila Symphony Orchestra. I really enjoyed this festival simply because I love music and arts. I'm so excited to be part of Malasimbo 2017.

The organizers announced this year's Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival will be held on March 10 to 12 in Puerto Galera. The Malasimbo 2017 will feature Jordan Rakei, Tennyson, LEFTO, Similarobjects, Curtismith, and Kristian Hernandez.  Line up of artists including the local performers will be announced soon. 

Aside from the music, expect interactive arts and installations artworks around the venue. One of the arts that stand out in the past festival was called “Dandelions,” a creation of Olivia D’Aboville. This installation art was made out of recycled water bottles and energy saving light sources.

For ticket prices and other information about Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival 2017, visit www.malasimbo.com

Hapunang Banoi is a mountain located in Rodriguez, Rizal, Philippines. It is part of the Sierra Madre mountain range and is a popular destination for hiking and trekking enthusiasts. The mountain stands at around 517 meters above sea level and is known for its stunning views of the surrounding landscapes, including the nearby Wawa Dam and the Sierra Madre mountain range.

Past 3 o'clock in the morning, we started to travel to Rodriguez Rizal. Our early escapade was very smooth. It's advisable to drive early in the morning because there's no traffic. No hustle at all! We arrived at exactly 4:30AM in Barangay Wawa, the jump-off point. We saw a lot of climbers / DIYers registering their names and paying the necessary fees.

Mt Ulap is one of the favorite destinations in the province of Benguet. The mountain offers a breath-taking view of the Cordilleras as well the subalpine grassland and pine ridges. 

Most of the outdoor enthusiasts preferred dayhike when hiking Mt Ulap. Mountaineers considered it as a minor climb at 1846 MASL with a difficulty of 3 out 9. Even you are a beginner in hiking/ mountaineering, you can handle the long-hours of walking. From the jump off point, which located in Brgy. Ampucao, Itogon, expect a combination of concrete and rough roads.