Unconventional Summer

Philippines is a tropical country, it's hot even in December. Good thing there is this place, Baguio who is known as the summer capital of the country, it is coined as that because Filipinos would be here as their heat escape from the scorching heat of the summer.

To tell you honestly, it was really not that cold there, although it was at least cold enough for me to wear these, I love winter clothes! I guess Baguio has changed so much since I was young, I wouldn't know though because this is my first time I have been there.

These were taken at SM Baguio, I just thought it would be very predictable to have my outfit shot taken in the woods so for a change... here you go! lol!

To know more about my visit in Baguio, click this link:

http://www.rightontheverge.com/2013/04/baguio-2013.html

Bonnet (Oxygen), Aztec Printed Shirt (Forever 21), Red Striped Cardigan (Forever 21), Black Mittens (Forever 21), White Time Keeper (Tomato), Black Scarf (Thirfted) Full-length Denim Pants (Energie) and Brown Leather Boots (Forever 21).

Tell me what you think about this outfit.

Maybe suggest me places to visit? (inside or outside the Philippines).

The Black Scarf came from this "emergency kit" box that I got from Axe... and I shall not elaborate what that box is for. lol!

Photographed by: Joy Avilla

Venue: SM Baguio, Baguio City

Baguio 2013

I know most of Filipinos have already gone to Baguio but this is my first time and so I wanted to blog about it, I wanted to share my experiences from it and hopefully help promote our tourism, lol. Also, hope you enjoy the pictures I have taken.

This is very timely for me as it served as my gift to myself for passing the recent Medical Technology Board Exam and for getting a job in one of the best hospitals in the country.

These are my friends who I came along with, Hazel, Erin, Joy and Jenyvee (from left to right).

Erin is my friend who has a cupcake business called

Something Yummy From My Pantry do check it out!

After we lodged our stuff in the transient house we have rented along Marco's Highway (Valerio's Place), we headed to the Burnham Park where you can do a lot of things including bicycling.

I have noticed that almost every street of Baguio, people are selling these.

We get to ride a boat and have it maneuvered by only us, balancing ourselves and steering up the paddles. Guess who manipulated the paddles, yup! Not me but those two girls at the back, Hazel and Erin, I must say it was not easy to do it but they managed to handle it very well. I am indeed a very proud friend!

Just in case you are wondering how much did it cost, it's just 100php per boat. It's very cheap since you may ride it for as much time as you want.

Baguio has a lot of scenic views especially if you adore nature, I just love how much they value plants and trees. There is actually a Botanical Garden but we didn't get to go there due to lack of time. Maybe I'd check it out for you guys when I get back there.

Next we went to is the Camp John Hay.

We decided to eat here since we are by far, hungry already lol!

Seeing this picture makes me feel like more of a fatty than I really am. But no regrets! I love it!

Next stop was the Tree Top Adventure that has a lot of activities in stored for you. What we chose to do was...

....THIS. Silver Surfer, it was my first time to do a zip line oriented activity.

I just have to be braver in this moment because the kid I'm with in this ride is only 16 years old.

At first my eyes were closed but I get to overcome it and enjoy it fully.

Reminds me a lot of Twilight.

I am very lazy to give you a background about The Mansion lol! Basically it's the house of the President here in Baguio.

We went to the Minesview Park and found this really adorable dog!

This is what the natives here in Baguio used to wear a very long time ago and you may try it for 10php.

Kinda looks like I'm wearing OS Accessories right? lol.

The following day, we started it with a prayer by going to the groto. We get to conquer 300 steps just to be at the top. T'was ok though.

I just had to have a picture from there, I'm proud I've climbed it. Here, you may offer flowers.

And at the side, you may get a candle for 3php and offer your prayer. I just had to give my thanks to the Lord for all the blessings He has bestowed me.

Then we went to the Strawberry farm. Strawberry is my favorite fruit, I think it's very sexy with its form and not to mention the taste as it has the perfect mix of sour and sweet.

I'm super craving for a strawberry dessert whenever I get to see 'em.

This is the last place we get to visit. My friend who is an avid fan of Westlife told me that they have a music video that was shot here.

That concludes our journey. All in all I have spent less than 3,000php including the transportation from Manila to Baguio and vice versa and all the taxi-ing we have done, food budget, entrance fees and activities and of course my pasalubong to my family.

In this kind of climate we are having in Manila, it is best to take a trip to Baguio for a heat escape.

Hope you had fun reading this post! Until my next travel!

Photos by: Vergil Lloyd Chua

Venue: Baguio, Philippines

Chicken Charlie

One of the things I support are local businesses, I mean we Filipinos should be more enthusiastic in patronizing our own products more than those of the foreign's and so when I was invited to try Chicken Charlie last week I automatically said yes.

Chicken Charlie was established in 2010 with their pioneer branch in Quezon City and now has grown to 17 branches nationwide, yes, they are the first to introduce the Korean style double-fried chicken in the country.

a snapshot of the place with the invited media and bloggers for the event.

These are the prices of the meals that you can surely enjoy from them:

As you can see, the prices are very much affordable.

This is Mr. Ifore Yu, the owner of Chicken Charlie.

By the way, its name is coined after his father.

This is the sample size of the Charlie's Bowl, I say it's very sufficient if you just want to have a quick dine.

This is the specialty of the house that you must try!

Although they are very popular for their double-fried chicken, they also have this very delicious Chicken Burger that is just as flavorful and satisfying.

 This one is my favorite! The Cheese dynamite! I just love that cheesy goodness matched with the zing spice of pepper.

To conclude our lunch, they served us three flavors of Charlie's pops: Green Apple, Mango Orange and Chocolate Oreo.

The event was also sponsored by Bayani Brew, a tea based beverage that is not only refreshing but also a local product!

Thank you Chicken Charlie for the GC's! I will be giving some away to my readers and followers.

Any readers of Right on the Verge near Alabang would like to try 'em out? just tweet me at: @VergilChua and I'll give you 200.00 php GC's. I only have limited GC's so tweet now! :)

Chicken Charlie is celebrating their 3rd Anniversary!

They are constantly giving away prizes on their facebook and twitter pages and on the 2oth of April they will be having a 10php per wing promo! You do not want to miss this out!

In line also with their Anniversary, they would like to invite everyone to volunteer with them as they give time to entertain and give food to the kids from The Center of Health Improvement and Child Development or CHILD HAUS.

CHILD HAUS is a temporary shelter for indigent patients from the different provinces who have cancer or other dreaded diseases and have no place to stay in Metro Manila while undergoing medical evaluation or treatment. It provides free room and board to its residents.

My thanks to Mr. Jonver David for inviting me in this event.

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Photos by: Vergil Lloyd Chua

Venue: Chicken Charlie, Makati Avenue