Fortune Island, Batangas

We've been planning and researching about this for weeks. Finally...

I present to you, Leviste's abandoned island in Nasugbu, Batangas.

Once upon a time, this was a private luxury resort. People can only reach it through either a boat or a helicopter. Since Leviste was accused of murder, and following the opening of other private resorts in Nasugbu (where you won't need a boat or a helicopter ride), this island slowly lost the competition until its abandonment. No lights, no water, no everything.

Boat ride was a bit pricey. Php5,500-6,000 for 6-7 pax for overnight trip. Travel time is around an hour going from Nasugbu to the island. Landing fee will cost you Php400 per person for an overnight stay (this will go to the Korean, a diver who is renting the island from the Leviste's) Bring your own tent or you can rent one for a fee of Php700-800. I suggest you buy one kasi magkapresyo lang halos, plus you can bring it home pa. Don't forget your emergency lights and water. These are the most important things to bring.

So here starts the adventure...

Look for your friends and go for a boat ride.

Set up your tents and make sure your stuffs are safe and sealed.

Climb up and view the whole island.

Here I found lost kids wandering with a statue.

...and then I found a lost mermaid (or syokoy?) fighting with the waves.

I also found a kid who almost lost one of his slippers.

C'mon and jump off a cliff. (I didn't really jump haha)

We played with the sunset.

...and the sunset played with us.

All in all, it was a great adventure. It was my first time to experience something like this. Kaya naman pala mabuhay ng 2 days without electricity and internet, sleeping sa tent and walang ligo ligo. Bawal maarte sa island na to. Nawala yung arte ko. Hahaha :)) Life begins at the end of your comfort zone, so try it girls and boys. #YOLO

"Every new friend is a new adventure... a start of more memories."

Puerto Galera

We are back.

And its not all drinking and gambling.

I was surprised to see Galera in a different way. We have been here a few times and surprisingly, this is the first time I've seen its true beauty. We went snorkeling, and I WOW-ed knowing there is something like this near Manila.

White Beach has a mini port now where all the boats unload their passengers. In a way, this lessens the accidents from boats being all over the place where people are swimming. For a 50php fee, you can enter White Beach hassle free.

We went island hopping and caving. I honestly enjoy less crowded islands, its more quiet and you can just relax and lay down in the sand. We had lunch in one of those islands, the locals there were very accommodating - they prepared and cooked food for us.

Me and my friends definitely had fun in White Beach during the night. We spent it at Mikko's Bar. Super fun! Picture taking, comedy shows, night swimming and Mindoro Sling - a good combination for a good night.

GOOD FRIENDS = GOOD TIMES! Thank you guys for this trip. You guys are the best, ever. :)


"In the end, its not going to matter how many friends you had, but how many made an impact on your life."

Pay your Meralco Bill thru BDO Online

First of all, I am writing this post because the BDO agents doesn't help. They don't even know what numbers to enter. I just wasted my time when I decided to call them and ask...

MERALCO recently changed some subscriber numbers as part of their upgrade of computers in certain branches I think. So I had to re-enroll my account.

So here's the procedure:
1. Go to "Pay Bills" icon.
2. Click "Enroll Company/Biller".
3. Choose MERALCO from the drop down menu. Subscriber Number is the FIRST 11 DIGITS of your ATM/Phone Reference No. (You can see this at the bottom part of your bill) Subscriber Name is the name registered in your bill, you can find this at the top of your bill. Enter your preferred nickname then click Submit.
4. Click the "Pay Bills" icon again when you receive the confirmation of enrollment.
5. Choose which account to pay from then enter MERALCO in the biller section. Doing this will show your Subscriber No. and Name. It will ask you to enter an ATM/Phone Ref. No. Enter the LAST 5 DIGITS of your ATM/Phone Ref. No. (this changes every bill)
6. Enter the amount then click Submit.

Pay your bill on time bcoz BDO Online doesn't accept overdue payments. I guess the last digits of your ATM/Ref. No. expires. Good luck! :)

**UPDATE** October 21, 2015

So if all else fails and you cannot pay your bills online, try going to the nearest SM Bills Payment. I heard they can now accept late payments until 6 or 7 days past the due date. Cool right? Thank you, SM! :)