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The Proposal

So here’s my version of how it happened… :)

Prelude:

Most of you know that we initially planned to get married way back in early 2007…
there was no formal proposal then, just an informal announcement to our friends over drinks that we were getting hitched. Some of you know how that turned out :P we broke up for a few months… then got back together in late 2007 …

What I didn’t know then was that Arn already had a ring for over 2 years. He was just waiting for I don’t know what to pop the question!

In hindsight, knowing what I know now, Im glad we waited.

And the formal proposal was actually worth the wait! So guys, this time, seryoso na kami!!! This is it!

Oct 13, 2009 – The Day!

I was on vacation when Arn was planning this major production number for me on my arrival. I arrived with my siblings from SFO at 3:30am and actually got out of the baggage terminal around 5am :D

From where I stood as I walked out of the airport terminal, I just saw Arn with a signboard with my name written on it. Honestly, ang unang naisip ko, “Baliw talga to si Arn. Para kong turista may pa signboard signboard pa”.

Knowing I had poor eyesight, Arn waited til I was mga 2 or 3 feet away until he flipped the sign to show what was written on the other side of the board —- “Will you marry me? :P”  (see photo with my niece carrying it)

It happened so fast and my initial reaction was to hug him and ask while I was crying “seryoso ka ba???”  Then our friends, my mom, my Ate popped from nowhere taking photos and videos while we were all laughing and crying na in the middle of the airport.

So there… I’d like to say Arn did a pretty good job surprising me. I absolutely had NO CLUE he was gonna do this for me! :D Now we’re planning the wedding for Feb in my hometown, Davao!

I am thanking you guys in advance, especially to those who will be travelling to be with us on our special day. Your presence would be the best gift you can give us on our wedding. See you and let’s have fun at the party! :)

Check back soon… nag-iisip pa ako ng sasabihin eh.

If you need to call a cab:

Holiday Taxi
Tel No:  2211555

Mabuhay Taxi
Telo No:  2351784 and 2341360

It’s all set.  We’re getting hitched on February 27, 2010, Davao City!  Book your tickets now.  Last day today pala - Cebu Pacific is offering 50% off on flights to Davao.

Stay tuned as we update this blog with other details like where to stay and things to do.

THANKS!!!

For guests arriving from Manila, we will host a simple dinner on Friday (night before the wedding), Feb 26, 7pm. This will also be our chance to brief you on the location of the church and the reception, plus possible pickup points to take you the church and reception. We will post the venues here as soon as we finalize it. :)

The wedding will be on February 27, 2010 (330-430pm). Please be on time, 330pm talaga ang wedding not 4. :) 

Sta Ana Parish

Sta Ana Avenue, Davao City

Reception to follow after at: Top of the Apo

Apo View Hotel, J. Camus St, Davao City

On Feb 28, Sunday (9am - 3pm) we will sked a beach trip to Samal Island.

For those leaving for Manila at 7pm, you can still join this beach trip :) You will probably be back in the city by 330pm or 4pm. You will still have enough time to pass by the fruit stands to buy suha :) and head to the airport an hour before your flight.

For those who want to stay overnight, please let me know.

For Beach Lovers!

We are arranging a beach trip for Sunday, probably (9am - 3pm) as most of you are leaving Sunday night. We will be going to Chemas. Let us know if you want to go and how many you are para we can try to make arrangements.:) Better if you give us your flight details too. :) If you want to stay overnight, rates below, let me know din if you plan to do so.

For day trips we recommend:

Paradise Island
Location: Limao, Samal

To get there: Just tell your taxi driver to take you to Paradise’ Docking station in Sasa (this is near the airport). Once there, pump boats are available from 5am to 5pm going to and from the resort. The boat ride is less than 10 minutes. Entrance is P100/person. No need to make reservations for day trips.

You can actually easily do this on your own. Taxis frequent the docking station so you wont have a hard time going back to your hotel. You can even just have lunch in the island then go back to the city after lunch. The resort is nothing fancy, but it’s a decent beach.

Here’s their website: http://www.paradiseislanddavao.com/

Chemas Garden Resort
Location : Limao, Samal
Contact : 0917 702 5832

To get there: Just tell your taxi driver to take you Waterfront Hotel.
Once there, ask the guard where the dock is for Chemas.
The boat ride is less than 10 minutes :). Entrance is P125/person

Notes: We have to reserve in advance before going on a day trip so the owner can arrange for your boat pickup.

Here’s their website: http://chemas.multiply.com/

Thelma’s Cottage(Aircon Room) Php 8,500.00
*Accommodations for 8. (Maximum of 12) Additional P600 per head

Cottage Room( Aircon Room) Php 3,500.00
*Accommodations for 2. (Maximum of 4) Additional P600 per head

Closed Cabanas Php 4,200.00
* Accommodations for 4. (Maximum of 5). Additional P600 per head.

Open Cabanas Php 2,500.00
* Maximum number of persons allowed, 8 persons. (day time only)
* Comfortable bedding’s for overnight is for 4 – 5 persons .
Gazebo Php 3,500.00 
* Maximum number of persons allowed, 25 – 35 persons (day time only).

There are other beaches in Samal, but we frequent the two mentioned above for convenience. Here are some more beaches: http://samalbeaches.com/

Island Hopping (day tour)

We can also do an island hopping tour :) Let me know how many are interested for island hopping so we can ask for the rates per person. This will be a full day activity (probably 8am til 4pm)

http://www.windandwavedavao.com/boats-island-hopping-davao.php

For those who have more time (overnight):

You can also stay at Pearl Farm after the wedding. It’s an hour or so via boat and I think they have scheduled daytrips din.

Here’s their website:
http://www.pearlfarmresort.com/

or

Leticia by the Sea (overnight)

If we’re many, we can book a whole island for the barkada! We can rent the whole island for a night. But we have to make arrangements for food. (max of 15 people)

Here’s their website: http://www.leticiabythesea.com/

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For Nature Lovers:

Do a daytrip to Eden Nature Park. It’s Davao’s small version of Tagaytay. They have daytrip packages inclusive of buffet lunch. You can also arrange for pick up at the hotel as this is quite far from the city by taxi (approx 1 hour). Contact the resort for arrangements.

You can also try to make special arrangements with a cab. It’s reasonable if you’re at least 3-5 pax, fare would probably be P600 pesos one way or you can haggle for P1000 roundtrip rate. Just set a pick up time from the park.)

Website: http://edennaturepark.com.ph/main/

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For Adventure Seekers:

White Water Rafting is a full day activity, from 830am to around 430pm. There is package for P2,500 per person inclusive of lunch and zipline. You will have to take a cab to get to Crocodile Park.  (15mins cab ride) Ask Crocodile Park to call a cab for you to get back to the hotel :)

830 am Assembly at Crocodile Park

1. 930 am Departure
2. 1030 am Arrival at Put In area, Tamugan
3. 1100 am Start of Rafting
4. 1200 nn Lunch
5. 300 pm Arrival at Take Out area, Purok 8, Lacson
6. 330 pm Departure for Crocodile Park
7. 430 pm Arrival at Crocodile Park

Website: http://waterrafting.psdgroupph.com/

http://www.pasyalera.com/featured/white-water-rafting-in-davao/

Outland Adventure Zipline, Diversion Road, Maa (across the Gap Farm)

Take a cab from the city (it’s probably around 20mins). Be prepared to hike for around 20 mins before you get to do the zipline.

Website: http://www.outlandadventure.org/

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Here are some other packages offered, a little more epensive but at least it’s hassle free and reasonable if you plan to go to Eden & Pearl Farm you can check out their offers (inclusive of transpo and food):

http://www.davaotours101.com/davaotourpackages.html

Salutti, Habana Compound, Rizal Street, Davao City

Marco Polo Hotel, have some drinks by the poolside bar

Metro Lounge, Quirino Avenue (near central bank)

Kamagoo, Legaspi Suites

Kanto Bar, Matina Town Square

Blue Room, Apo View Hotel

Ola Espana, Damosa Compound

Wine Cellar/Swiss Deli,  near Damosa compound