Meet & Greet with Paolo Roldan during Bench Fashion Show 2013

Paolo Roldan in Manila, Philippines. We got a chance to meet and greet personally with Paolo Roldan , a Filipino-Canadian model as a newest brand ambassador of Bench Body. Did you know that this model posed naked for Givenchy on the cover of Vogue Paris (June 2010). He is very kind man, fluent in English and always smile to his fans. This was our first time to meet this guy, so we decided to take more photos including some of the models and guest like Champ Pio of Hale, BB Gandang Hari, Lauren Uy, Philippine Volcanoes Team, Semerald Twins (Anthony & David), and many more. I know that Bench Body would all proud of it and confidently compete with other international or imported brands nowadays. So seeing Bench Body models during the Philippine Fashion Week 2013 was truly amazing and awesome.

Philippine Fashion Week Holiday 2013 - SM Mall of Asia

As part of our get together during the Phlippine Fashion Week last May 26, 2013 with Aiza, Sally & Eds. The venue for this year's fashion event held at SMX Convention Center, Pasay City beside SM MOA Arena It's become world class experience seeing different design & fabric made by our local designer, fashion and brand collection which provide to have alternative for comfy clothes and footwear as well. It was the last day of the event which started last May 22, 2013, we just had a fun and memorable experience that night. We saw a lot of fashionista, trend maker and artist during that time. That time we had a bench invites for Paolo Roldan in bench body collection. For this year's event of Philippine Fashion Week Holiday Collection 2013 is giving us some tips and showcase filipino talents, walk and a passion dynamic both local and international models. Hopefully that this won't be the last fashion show I attend, looking forward for more exciting events and activities this year. 

Sagada Lemon Pie House in Mountain Province

Jane and I, decided to try out some restaurant in the area. We checked our map and list of tourist attraction in Sagada which I printed before the day of our trip from Banaue -Bontoc - Sagada. So, I listed down this restaurant and cafe as part of our itinerary. Where to eat in Sagada? Well I was confident enough to recommend you this restaurant & cafe which is known to be the best lemon pie in Sagada. I was previously reading about the good comments and reviews of Sagada Lemon Pie House. We ordered three slices of lemon pie and two brewed coffee. It is a wonderful place to dine, relax, eat and enjoy your wooden furniture over a cup of coffee with you. As per our guide, the abundance of lemons in Sagada pushed through to create a perfect dessert during a trip in Sagada. Over the years of experimenting the perfect taste of lemon pie until the perfect blend of tangy and sweet are made. I admit that Sagada is a top tourist destination in the north and is flocked both local and foreign tourist. 

The Famous Echo Valley in Sagada Mountain Province

We took about 20-30 minutes walking time at the center of town proper. You will find yourself here a very nice scenery on a ledge fronting many trees, wild flowers, mountains and limestone formation. Why is that they named Echo Valley? Because echoes can be heard in the valley if you shout loud enough to hear in other part of the mountain. As first time traveler in Sagada, you must know and make a research about the top tourist attraction of the place you want to visit. There are a lot of bloggers, travelers and foreign tourist wanted to go to Sagada in Mountain Province because of a relaxing ambiance over the big trees and mountains but the hospitality and caring of people in Sagada. Did you know that Sagada has a zero crime rates. A Sagada experience getaway will not be complete without going to the Echo Valley and seeing the famous Hanging Coffins which is even only in the Philippines. Next part of our itinerary was a trip to Kapay-aw Rice Terraces ,Sumaguing Cave and Touring Around the Town.

Heading to Echo Valley of Sagada in Mountain Province

Helloooo Echo Valley of Sagada. It's my first time here and I am so glad to step my foot in the middle of the mountains and huge pine trees. This area is the most popular tourist destination in Sagada and it become one of my favorite spot. Upon arrival to Echo Valley or " Ecological Valley of Sagada", I tried to shoot loud and to see if the area will create an echo of my voice. So, oo nga pwede narin kahit hindi masayadong nag-babounch back ang echo. Moving forward to our trip, you will find here the Hanging Coffins of Sagada which you shouldn't miss because it will take only a few steps down hill. We meet this students from Dubai, United Arab Emirates which I guess this was part of their ecological tour in the country. I saw many limestone rock formation, wild blooming flowers and birds. It was a cold afternoon and you must try out their new attraction, the rock-climbing because it looks a lot of fun and adrenaline rush. A lot of scenery around are here, the sound of birds and other endangered wild animals like butterflies, eagle and parrot. Please be take care in walking around the stiff parts of the mountain and rock formation limestone. The trail going down can get slippery when its rain, good thing because we are luckily during the  weather is in good condition. Always be careful with this trail down to Hanging Coffins. Tip: Better to have a guide to take you in case of emergency. Cost you about Php 200-400 pesos per group.

Arriving at Old Cemetery of Sagada in Mountain Province

From the St. Mary's The Virgin Church, you will passed through this public cemetery going to Echo Valley & Hanging Coffins. Did you known that they have a gathering called Sagada's Festival of Light every first day of November? The people of Sagada proceed to this area during that time, then use woods of pine trees and burying them at side of the tomb. All of the tomb (nitso) are colored in white, with different sizes and formation.  This is an unusual tradition in Sagada cannot be seen to other parts of the country. Only in Sagada, Mountain Province! Some of the coffins are well over a century old years. Sagada has more adventure awaiting us, so we proceed to the Echo Valley or "ecological valley" because my friends is so much creepy with this old cemetery on a hill in the middle of the forest.