Travel and have an awesome life

Vacation time is just around the corner and yeah loooong vacation. For this October 13-15, 2017, Tree Top Adventure will be at World Trade Center in Pasay for the 3rd Travel Mart Fair and I'm telling yeah, the discounts from different hospitality, amusement parks and airfares are huge!. For Tree Top Adventure (Baguio and Subic) all rides -all in is only Php 500 per pax at Travel Mart Fair. That's more than 50% discount. Awesome!

As what they say, travel makes us richer from our current situation which I believe. Some of us plan the vacation and saves money just to travel. Well, life is short, travel. This year gave us so much option too, lots of promo and lot's of Piso fares. So what are you waiting for?


Tree Top Adventure features six activities: two slow pacedand four fast paced activities. One slow paced activity is the Trekking adventure in which you’ll be toured within the area. The tourguide will be introducing local plants and trees and share interesting facts about them.  If one wants to see the forest and appreciate nature from the top of the trees, they could try the Canopy ride. The entire ride has a hanging bridge and five stations which can carry three persons at a time in which you’ll be transferring from one tree to another.

For heart pounding activities, one might want to try the Superman Ride, a horizontal motorized zipline in which you’ll be soaring back and forth in less than a minute. Another activity you could try is the parachute fall in which you’ll be going upwards, slowly, and when you’re 75 feet above the ground, you’ll suddenly fall.

If you literally want to surf in the air, you could try the Silver Surfer, an inclined zipline that swings you back and forth between two trees. If you want to experience the extreme, we recommend you the Tree Drop in which you’ll be suspended 60 feet above the ground, mission impossible style and you’ll be dropped in a matter of seconds only.


Tree Top Adventure also offers the only motorized Team Building facilities in the Philippines in which participants would be challenged physically, mentally and even emotionally.


For more information, you could contact 09166299381. You could also visit our website www.treetopadventureph.com. To be more updated, you could like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/treetopadventurecamp and follow us on Instagram @tree_top_adventure and Twitter @TreeTopPH.

Zoomanity Group: Getting ready for Mali. Celebrities: Mali needs a vacation

Chief Executive Officer of Zoomanity Group and President of the Yupangco Group of Companies, Robert Laurel Yupangco who was at the cover of Magazine for being the CEO at age 24 and the grandson of former President of the Philippines Jose P. Laurel is getting ready for the well love elephant and not to mention the controversial specie from Manila Zoo named Mali. 

Robert L. Yupangco- CEO of  Zoomanity Group

"We have started talks with planners to design the sanctuary of Mali, taking into account her physical condition and her space requirements. We will provide her with adequate food, shelter and a vast enclosure. 30- 50 hectares will be allocated to Mali in a forfeited area which will simulate her natural habitat." According to Zoomanity Group reply to the questions I sent to Robert Yupangco.

Mayor Joseph "Erap"  Estrada of Manila granted Yupangco request to transfer Mali temporarily to his Zoobic Safari Theme Park at Zambales inside the Subic Freefort Zone. Zoobic Safari is composed of 50 hectares of land while Robert Yupangco is expert in taking care of animals. Zoomanity group owned 6 Theme Parks in the Philippines; Zoobic Safari at Subic, Zoocobia at Clark Pampanga, Paradizoo at Mendez Cavite, Residence Inn at Tagaytay and Zoocolate Thrills at Loboc Bohol. 

"The issue of Mali has attracted both national and international attention because of the animal welfare aspect and the celebrities who have declared their stand on it. We in Zoomanity are happy to be able to offer a win-win solution to this long- standing controversy." - Zoomanity Group. 

My kids and Mali last month at Manila Zoo

Mali is the talk of the town and reached International celebrities. Check out what our local celebrities have to say when I asked them about their comment about the move to Zoobic Safari.

Carlos Celdran ( Manila Chief of Tourism and Famous Manila Tour guide)

"Im happy that there are so many people who cares about Mali."

Bert Guevarra (Earth Day Network Philippines President)

“Even people need to reconnect with nature; much more for Mali who hasn't been out of his cage for years. He needs a vacation. “

Chuckie Dreyfus (Actor)

“I don't mind as long as Mali can get better care and attention there. He needs to have ample space to roam and hopefully other elephants too.”

Ian Angelo King (Hotelier)

“Mali is old and transporting her might put her in shock. I think the people at the zoo know what they are doing and she belongs there. “

Ana Santos (Entrepreneur- Picture City)

“As long as there's a guarantee moving him won't cause Mali any distress, am fine with it.”

Robert Yupangco, Aileen Dreyfus, Chuckie Dreyfus, Sid Laforteza and Grace Bondad Nicolas at Residence Inn, Tagaytay

Kids at Paradizoo. 8 hectares development under Zoomanity Group

Zoobic Safari cub at Subic, Zambales

Zoocolate Thrills welcome pavilion at Loboc, Bohol 

Magic Expose Josephine Escovidal, Robert Yupangco and me at Residence Inn, Tagaytay

Zoomanity Group is now arranging and planning the safe transport, preparation for total care and getting ready for Mali. According to the recent news, Mali will stay at Zoobic Safari for 1 and a half years while the Manila Zoo is being rehabilitated and renovated. It's another milestone for the former President of the Philippines now incumbent Mayor Joseph "Erap" Estrada.

The Magic at Laguna only at Enchanted Kingdom

When Enchanted Kingdom first opened it's magical gates to public, I am with my then Boyfriend Troy. I am like a kid wandering around in this 5 hectares world class theme park facility at santa Rosa, Laguna with my love one in tow. We were both wearing a Guess Brand Jacket, oh yes, I can still recall, I'm like in heaven and I am happy. After 17 years, Troy and I with our 3 kids in tow went back again and this time, our three children big wide eyes are twinklings with awe and excitement for every turn of the rides they are having. It's not the first time they are here, but over and over again, it's like always their first time.

My children enjoying the view at Enchanted Kingdom

Easter day on March 31, 2013 and Enchanted Kingsom once again invited me and my family to experience once again the only magic we have at Laguna. Several egg hunting activities were prepared with the coordination of KIA, Technology Resource Center (TRC) and the communication group of Enchanted Kingdom at 11:00 in the morning till 5:00 in the afternoon. Chocolates were given to all the kids who participated at these activities and for the winning egg hunting group, they received an Eldar wizard stuff toys and more.

Alexis checking out the EK map

At 6:00 in the evening, I attended the Wedding Anniversary of Mr. Mario and Dra. Cynthia Mamon, the CEO and COO of Enchanted Kingdom, it's also a back to back birthday celebration of Dra. Cynthia with all their friends and business partners in attendance. I am there with two reasons this time, As the representative of Robert Laurel Yupangco and as a media covering the event. Anyhow, whatever the reason I am there, I felt the love of this two beautiful people to each other. Santa Rosa Mayor Arlene Arcillias Nazareno attended the celebration with the amazing dance presentation from EK's Head of Communication, PR and International Dance Champion Ana Marie Periquet who also the emcee that night, really amazing lady I supposed wearing different hats in one night.

Alexa Nicolas and Katrina Capili enjoying 

Overall, my kids enjoyed the fireworks at 9:00 in the evening, Ana Marie said it's prepared just for that lovely event. Me and my kids enjoyed once again and for all my coverage, mostly I am doing it for the family and having my family with me enjoying the things I love to do also is the best part in my life. Truly, the magic is here.

Enchanted Kingdom salutes enchanting women

Enchanted Kingdom salutes all women in celebration of Women’s Month. This month of March which is the International Womens Month, Enchanted Kingdom pay tribute to mothers, sisters and friends who have been the epitome of strength and courage of the modern-day woman.  A Day at the Park with Enchanting Women honors women for their significant roles and contribution to the society and the country.

With my kids in tow, I went to experience the magic again. The event is not only for empowered ladies but for the whole family, my kids enjoyed the jewelry/accesories making and the balloon making under the Technology Resource Center (TRC). We even tried to make our own ring and bracelets for us to keep. After the event, of course, my three girls spent the rest of the day with different rides.

A Day at the Park with Enchanting Women is a fun-filled day of pampering along with educational and livelihood seminars such as bead making, flower arrangement and cologne making seminars with the help of the Department of Science and Technology. The Enchanted Kingdom Circle of Artists also joins the celebration as they feature special performances dedicated to the outstanding women of today.

In line with this, EK invited exceptional, empowered and enchanting Woman Today to be part of this spectacular event. A Day at the Park with Enchanting Women will be on March 09 (Saturday) and all saturdays within this International Women's Month of March, all the fun will start at 2pm at the Spaceport Area of Enchanted Kingdom, Sta. Rosa, Laguna. So what are you waiting for, experience the magic and only at Enchanted Kingdom with different seminars and programs for those ladies who are breaking the glass ceiling today.

Zoocolate Thrills: Tarsier Conservation and Animal Sanctuary

I am very sure that my friends are still thinking what am I doing managing a theme park. So many hats I am wearing right now, as a writer, columnist, building contractor, project manager, business development head, PR relations manager and now as the new Operations manager of Zoocolate Thrills at Loboc, Bohol. (not to mention as an advocate, revolutionist and pasaway at all times).

Zoocolate Thrills at Barangay Gotozan, Loboc, Bohol is the only world class zoological theme park at Bohol

As empowered and confident I am, oh well, as always and because of my background in managing a big organization for years not to mention my six years in sales, being in operations for this newest theme park under the Zoomanity group that handles and expert in Zoological parks is nothing compare in constructing houses or renovating old buildings at UPLB and DOST. Same way of managing with people and same as in construction, we just like to have skilled and expert manpower.

A welcome pavilion

Our famous man made chocolate hills inside Zoocolate Thrills

We have three Siberian tigers inside Zoocolate Thrills and planning to add more

Our friendly guides

This is Tarsi and can only be found at the island of Bohol. We are conservationist and making sure that we are doing what is best to all our species with vets and experts at Zoocolate Thrills.

As an environmentalist and an advocate of human rights, I need to make sure that work is not just business. Well for me since then, work is personal.Animals and the different species I encountered  and taking care of are as delicate as handling my own babies. I might not be perfect or expert in this field, I am not even a vet but I know about rights and yes, my friends have proofs that I will not stop just to prove what is right. At Zoocolate Thrills we have our own Veterinary Doctor checking the animals, we have a curator and zookeepers to make sure they are all in good health.

A press conference was held last February 21, 2013 to introduce our 10 events for this year.

To start with, yes, here is the biggest and Bohol's world class theme park with International standard. This 5 hectares zoological parks is a home for 24 species and we are still planning to add some more. Plans include Zip lines, cable cars

Zoocolate Thrills is the newest theme park from Zoomanity Group under Yupangco Group of Companies (zoomanity.com.ph). 

We own 6 parks like our amazing Zoobic Safari at Subic, Pampanga, Zoocobia at Clark, Pampanga, Residence Inn and Paradizoo at Tagaytay, Cavite, Z Planet and Virtual zoo at Manila. In rediscovering the famous Chocolate Hills and our Loboc River, our team offers different activities for this year and the developments we have to sustain and continuesly develop a world class Zoocolate Thrills at Bohol with a tour to view the biggest and largest Zoological park and International standard developments.

We don't like cages 

2013 Zoocolate Thrills activities (Starting on March 20 and every 20th of the month)

1.  Meet Hello Tiggy

2.  Zoocolate Thrills Zooperb!Chocolate Hills replica

3. ZooMajestic Greyhound race

4. ZooBearcat photo contest

5. ZooM! Loboc

6.  ZooOrganic farming

7. ZooSweet kisses

8. Our Pride for Bohol

9. ZooSpectacular Bird show 

10. Choco loco Animals parade

The biggest bird; Ostrich

Silky Chickens

Our famous Tram

Bearcat

Horseback riding is available at Zoocolate Thrills

Souvenir shop

Burmese Phyton with our curator

This is Hello Tiggy, our 1 year old Siberian Tiger and ready to have a photo opts with you

So join us and let's all make one green theme park. 

For travel and tour and complete package.

Contact:

Grace Nicolas at 

M:  09213191471

E:   gracenicolas@yahoo.com

PARADIZOO: POWER OF THREE “Celebrate the Fruits of Agriculture Industry”

Experience one of the celebrated events in the field of agriculture as Paradizoo re-unfold the annual “Power of Three" (floral, vegetable and agri-livestock fair). From January 19 to March 3develop and enjoy your understanding towards agriculture as they will exhibit and display farm produce, sale and auction of livestocks (imported breeds of goats for milk and meat, sheep, several pig breeds animal feed, and a lot more). There will be briefings, discussions on breeding programs and free seminar on livestock care.

                                                             At Residence Inn Tagaytay

Get a chance to interact with animals and know the basics of farming from Feb 16 to Feb 22 in Veggie Festival and Feb 23 to March 3 in Livestock Festival. And once you get to know how to milk a goat, ride the horse, and witness a chicken lay an egg, or plant a coffee, cabbage or flower you can opt to buy the farm produce product. Also enjoy an entertaining presentation in aGoat Show and join one eco-friendly act, the HaribonFoundation Tree Planting Feb 23, 2013. And enjoy mouth-watering dairy products in Milk and Cheese Festival on March 2 and 3.

Be mesmerized to variety of breathtaking floral designs, formal hedges and topiary during Flower Festival starting Jan 19 up to Feb 15. Witness a stunning haven of farm and garden everyone would wish to experience. Additional eye-catching scenery is the Bonsai Preview and Flower Arrangement Demo that highlights the aesthetic beauty of plant art.

Manila Standard Columnist and DSWP Chair Beth Angsio co, 2nd District of Laguna Board Member Neil Andrew Nocon and me at Paradizoo

At Residence Inn tagaytay. Enjoying the Zipline

 Let's go to Bohol this time

                                                             At Residence Inn Tagaytay

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a bang on February 10asParadizoo gives you full blast Chinese New Year Experience.  Watch and be amazed with the Snake Show, Fire Dance andSky Lantern. Have a prosperous year ahead by consulting the different Fortune Teller, Feng Shui Expert and Astrologist on site and have your wish cast in Paper Money Burning.

Located in Mendez, Cavite, Paradizoo is ideal for picnics, educational field trips, outdoor and group outing programs. It is a fascinating paradise with soothing beauty of its flora and fauna. Have a taste of this magnificent theme farm with its latest attractions. Be part of the opening of Noah’s Ark, a comforting means of expressing a lasting tribute to your pet by selecting a burial vault and permanent marker in marble or granite. And have a sneak preview of Wedding

Actor Chuckie Dreyfus and the only Voice Master Pocholo De Leon Gonzales at Residence Inn Tagaytay

Pavilion and Boot Camplaunching.

This would be one fruitful experience you surely wouldn’t want to miss. So for those who yearn to have this wonderful experience, you can visit our website at www.zoomanity.com.phfor details or call us at telephone numbers 8999828 or 08.