Paintings of 'Heartist' Joey Velasco

When I accidentally stumble upon a certain painting called "Hapag ng Pag-sa," I got interested in the painter.  I search for him in the internet but found out that he passed away last 2010. Joey Velasco was an entrepreneur who started painting to deal with the depression brought about by his illness. He suffered from kidney disease. I am trying to search for his website but with no luck, can't find it. Good thing I already saved jpeg files of his paintings when his website is still active.

Here are the masterpieces of Joey Velaco. (not sure if they are complete)

ALAY

ALAY KAY BERNS

ATROFIA YOU ARE MY STRENGTH

BE THE VOICE

BLESS MOTHER EARTH

BRAVEHEARTS

CAST ALL YOUR CARES UPON ME

FISHER OF MEN

 

GUSTO KO MAGING BAYANI

HAPAG NG PAGASA

HAPAG NG PAGIBIG

HEAL OUR LAND

HE IS MY KING

HELE

HILUMIN MO

I THIRST

IN THY WOUNDS

INNER STRENGTH

KAALAGAD

KAWANGIS KO SILA

LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH

LINGKOD

MANUNUBOS

MUNTING SIRENEO

MY HEART BEATS FOR YOU

NOURISH MY SOUL

PAGKAKASUBSOB

PALETA DE SANGRE

SUGAT

THAT I MAY SEE

THAT WE MAY BE ONE

THAT WE MAY LIVE

THY WILL BE DONE

DISCLAIMER:


I do not own or have the copyrights of the above pictures.

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Where to Eat in MOA: Buffet 101 International Cuisine

We were suppose to go to La Union for the homecoming treat of our dear friend Riza. But due to bad weather, plans changed. We decided to just dine out and have our chit chat for a whole day. Thus, our gastronomic experience begun!

Our options are Vikings and Buffet 101.  After consulting food bloggers (thanks!) and weighing the price difference, we decided to try Buffet 101.

Buffet 101 is located at the San Miguel by the Bay, just right at the back of the SMX Convention Center. It is near the MOA's eye and Microtel. if you are coming inside MOA, it is on the left side (facing the bay.) You will pass many paluto restaurants and a wet market. Vikings is located at the other side.

Buffet 101 features a five-star hotel dining setting with its lights and decor.

   
Buffet 101 offers a wide range of international dishes which includes French, American, Filipino, Japanese, Chinese and Italian.

 Dessert station:

Drink all you can! Soft drinks, Juice, Coffee, Tea, Fruit shake and Beer. They also have frozen yoghourt.

The Price:

Make sure you make your reservation before going there.

BUFFET 101 MOA
Seaside Blvd, San Miguel by the Bay, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Philippines
(It is near the MOA Eye and Microtel Behind SMX)
Mon - Fri: 11:30 am-2:30 pm (Lunch) 5:30 pm-10:30 pm (Dinner)
Sat - Sun: 11:00 am-2:30 pm (Lunch) 5:30 pm-10:30 pm (Dinner)
Tel: 556-2888, 556-3888, 556-9888.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/buffet101

Message from Buffet 101:

Our reservation on lunch is 11:00am-11:30am.

Our reservation on dinner is 5:30pm-6:00pm.

Please come on time as we observe punctuality.

We give a grace period of 15 minutes.

If after 15 minutes from the time of your reservation and you still haven't arrived, we will transfer your name to our waiting list and let other waiting guests have the seats first.

We'd appreciate it if you can call us beforehand if you will be late for your reservation or if you will be cancelling or postponing your reservation so that your name will not be included in our blacklist for reservation.

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Where to Eat in Subic: Meat Plus Cafe

We are frequent visitors of SBMA because of Puregold Duty Free. Oftentimes, after shopping, we hurriedly go to our must-stop-place.... Meat Plus Cafe

Meat Plus started back in the 90's catering to US Forces when SBMA was still a US Naval base. When the US Forces left, several restaurant closed down but Meat Plus remains.

THE FOOD:

Meat Plus serves different kinds of steaks. They also have burgers, pasta and coffee. They also have Combo Meals (main course, hot soup, rice, iced tea or lemonade.)

My favorite is the Combo Meal number 8 which is Pork Spareribs Meal (P200) but i opted for plain rice instead of java rice dahil maasim sa aking panlasa. 

 

The meat fall off the bone. Even without the bbq sauce, the meat is good enough to eat on its own.

Here are some of the food we ordered:

Potato Skin with rich cheese sauce and creamy garlic dip

Caesar's Salad

Pork Spareribs Meal with Java Rice

THE PRICE:

Price ranges from P200-P500.

LOCATION:

Meat Plus Cafe is located along Sampson Road in the Subic Freeport area. It is open from Monday to Sunday at ten oclock in the morning up to nine oclock in the evening. You may call them at (047) 252-6090 or 252-7091 for booking and inquiries.

 "I can't leave SUBIC without eating at Meat Plus Cafe!"

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La Vista Balanga Inland Resort, Balanga City, Bataan

It was a cold Saturday morning on our annual company team building at La Vista Balanga Inland Resort, Balanga Bataan. Just an hour away from San Fernando (P), it is located at Barangay Central, Roman Expressway City of Balanga, Bataan.

It is located in a 6 hectare of natural landscape overlooking Talisay River on the east side. You can see at the west the giant cross of “Dambana ng Kagitingan” (Shrine of Valor) built at the top of the famous Mt. Samat.

La Vista boasts of its giant ”Banga”, a native clay cooking pot where the name “Balanga” was derived, right at the heart of the resort. The Banga being centrally located was conceptualized not only as a landmark for the resort and the City of Balanga but should be functional and essential too. Thus, the 2nd and 3rd floor serves as loading area for the two giant and function rooms for small meetings, reunions and parties. The view deck at the 4th floor lets you feel on top of the world in gentle isolation while savouring the 360 degrees view of the entire magical surroundings. The bottom part housed the most essential ones like the filter and pump room, showers and comfort rooms, kiosk and outdoor showers as well.

 Facilities:

• Adult Swimming Pool w/ Gigantic Slides
• Kiddie Swimming Pool with slide and water fountains
• The WAVE Pool
• Private Pools
• Amazing Adventure Park *new (Zipline, Wall Climbing, Rapelling)
• Butterfly Sanctuary
• Boatride along Talisay River
• KTV Cottages
• Table Tennis, Billiard Hall and other outdoor games
• Jogging and bike trail
• Horse Backriding
• Fishing
• Kiddie Playground
• Souvenir and Snack Kiosk
• Picnic Cottages
• Overnight Accommodations
• Airconditioned Overnight Camping Tents (Summer Season only)
• Function Halls
• Garden Parks and Nursery

I was so excited to try the gigantic slide.... but then it turns out to be a slide walking!

There were also large statues of different animals. I hadn't much time to take picture though. Same with their overnight cottages, wala din akong na take na pictures...maybe next time. Overall we had so much fun in our day tour at La Vista. Will visit the resort again.

For inquiries, pls call:

TELEPHONE NUMBER
(+63)(47)791-5359 8am-6pm only
MOBILE NUMBER
PLEASE CALL FROM 8am-6pm only
(+63) 920-9278587 (Sherrie)
(+63) 917-8626438 (Ely or Zeny)
(+63) 916-7303585 (Ely or Zeny

 

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