Cheers to Three Years

By Lakwatsero On
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THE RESULT OF CHEERS TO THREE YEARS CONTEST IS HERE.
CHEERS TO THREE YEARS WINNERS!

Three years ago, I dreamed of documenting my travels in stills and narratives. I started www.lakwatsero.com.

From a personal blog I started in 2006, I shifted to travel niche in 2008. From then the lakwatsero in me didn’t stop. I went to different places, explored off the beaten tracks, dive unspoiled and popular dive sites, discover hidden beaches, and shared most of it through this blog.

Through these years, you were with me. Your visits, comments, recommendations, referrals, likes and feedback fuel me to go on and continue my journey. You all inspired me!

To return to my heartfelt thanks to all of you, I will be holding an online contest where you can win a round trip ticket to any Airphil Express’ destinations and other prizes. Read the contest mechanics on how you can join and possibly win.

Contest Mechanics:

  1. The contest is open to everyone.
  2. To participate, just simply tell us your hometown (or any place you love or consider as hometown) and any interesting spot, event, food that can be found there.
  3. Follow the Official Lakwatsero Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/theLakwatsero) and Twitter Account (http://www.twitter.com/theLakwatsero) to join thru Facebook and Twitter
  4. There are three ways to submit an entry:
    • By commenting on this post
      Example: I consider Sagada as my hometown. My favorite restaurant there is Yoghurt House.
    • By posting in Lakwatsero Facebook Page
      Example: Hi Lakwatsero, my hometown is Palompon, Leyte. Kalanggaman Island is loacated there
    • By tagging Lakwatsero on Twitter
      Example: @theLakwatsero my hometown is Manila. See Paco Church and Cemetery when you are there.
  5. Only one entry can be submitted for every media (one each for Lakwatsero Blog, Facebook Page and Twitter Account)
  6. Everyone can have a maximum of three entries by submitting on three different media.
  7. Submission of entries is from March 25, 2011 0001H to March 31, 2011 2359H.
  8. Valid entries will be electronically raffled using Random.Org.
  9. Winners will be announced on April 1, 2011
  10. Winners will be contacted thru email or Facebook and twitter direct messaging
  11. Lakwatsero has the right to disqualify any entry.
  12. Lakwatsero has the right to add more prizes and winners
  13. Prizes include:
    • Major: One (1) Round Trip ticket to any Airphil Express Domestic Destination (Travel Period June 2011 to October 2011)
    • Major: One (1) Seri Asia Spa Package Set
    • Minor: Gift Certificates and more

P.S. I will collate all submitted entries and make a post out of it. I will try my best to visit all the places mentioned and do/try/taste/visit the recommendations 🙂

Comments

  1. Elmer Francis Reyes
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    I consider Las Pinas City as my hometown. You should check the Bamboo Organ, one of the most unique instruments in the world.

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Elmer! Bamboo Organ is a national treasure 🙂

  2. Cheryl Ann Reyes
    Posted on

    I consider Baguio City as my hometown. My favorite restaurant there is the Choco-Late’ de Batirol, they serve the best hot chocolate in the world.

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Been to Baguio a couple of thanks, now I have another reason to go back. Will definitely try that ^_^
      Thanks Cheryl!

  3. Rac Roldan
    Posted on

    My hometown is Quezon City. It’s the best place to be, considered as a melting pot of people from all races and walks of life. Here you find anything and everything you need.

    Congratulations on your 3rd year!

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Rac! Kapit siyudad tayo, Manila ako eh 🙂

  4. dailydejavu
    Posted on

    My Hometown is Balaoan, La Union. Places to visit: our Spanish-era church and the gorgeous beach. Food to try: Papaitan, an Ilocano favorite! Or dinengdeng, healthy & delicious!

    Congratulations on your third year, Lakwatsero!

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks dailydejavu!
      Haven’t been to La Union yet! Sana makapunta soon 🙂

  5. Blanca Dela Cruz
    Posted on

    Hi I am from Las Pinas, and we have the Bamboo Organ there.:)

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Blanca 🙂

  6. Jomar T. Sadie
    Posted on

    My hometown is Angeles City, Pampanga.

    Relax in resorts, play golf, or challenge lady luck in casinos!

    Just go to the Clark Freeport!

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks again Jomar 🙂

  7. Marvin Eric
    Posted on

    Hello there Lakwatsero! Los Banos, Laguna is one of my hometowns, by heart. The home Maria MAkiling… and the famous Buko Pie!!!

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Marvin! Of course I love Buko Pie, specially D’Originals 🙂

  8. Bea
    Posted on

    I’m from las pinas, and we have here the bamboo organ 🙂

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Bea! Another one from Las Pinas 🙂
      Daming taga las Pinas ah 🙂

  9. yin
    Posted on

    my hometown is…….hahaha..sa ibang fans mu nlng jel..pinauubaya ko na..aaawwwww…congruts na din pala..(mabaet ako dito sayo ah) dahil nakita ko na noong mar 21, 2009 pinost ang calaguas..HAPPY BDAY

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hahaha 😛

  10. dong ho
    Posted on

    congratulations Angel! cheers to more years in travel!

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Dong 🙂

  11. Kimberly C
    Posted on

    Ola! Lakwatsero, I soo ♥ my hometown La Union, I love beach, sun and sand! If you want to quenched your thirst for a heart-thumping adventure or go extreme you can try engage for a Surfing getaway in San Juan La Union, then take a side trip in Ma Cho Temple, the world’s largest Taoist temple outside China! Isn’t that a wonderful summer treat?!

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Kim! And thank for the great info!

  12. charmane
    Posted on

    I considered PANGASINAN as my hometown.. where you can found the famous island which is the hundred islands..

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Charmane! Been to hundred isles once 🙂

  13. Windon Lim
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    Hi Lakwatsero, my hometown is in Cebu City. It isn’t called the “Queen City of the South” for nothing. Here in my humble and shy hometown, is where the sophistication of urban lifestyle meets the beauty offered by nature, in it’s most tranquil, magnificent form. Inspired by the cultures of multiple nations, the food in Cebu is something every man should try at least once in their lifetime. Everything in Cebu is excellent; the food, the travel, the sights, and even the quality of life itself. But what I love most about my hometown is that I live in the heart of the city which is the heart of the country and needless to say, the people here have genuinely big hearts. Simply put it, my hometown is not only a beauty in the outside, but is even more beautiful in the inside. I should warn you, however, that when you go to my hometown, the smiles and happiness of the people are infectious. 🙂

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Windon! Cebu is one of my favorite places in the Philippines. This 2011 alone, I’ve been there thrice 🙂

  14. sherwood
    Posted on

    My hometown is Tarlac where you can find the famous Isdaan Restaurant (Gerona Tarlac) I want to visit that place even though Im a Bonafide resident of Tarlac I honestly admit that I didn’t find to visit that place, reason: “No Money”. :()

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Sherwood 🙂
      Is that the resto where you can break your plates? 🙂

  15. Don Eleazar Balboa
    Posted on

    Cheers! I’m from Taft (Taft of the mountains =)…that is why “Tayo na sa Antipolo, at doon maligo tayo sa batis na kung tawagin ay Hi-Hi-Hinulugang Taktak!”

  16. Fatima Carla Sison
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    hi Lakwatsero! my hometown, and i am so proud to say, is PANGASINAN! 😉 home of bangus, bagoong, tupig, dining-ding, and a lot lot more! you can also check the famous Hundred Islands and a lot more beaches down north. Religious and Heritage-attached? Our Lady of Manaog Church is the perfect place to contemplate and pray! 😉 A proud Pangasinense and Ilocana here! Way to go for Pangasinan! 😉

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Fatima! You should be proud of Pangasinan, so many interesting spots there 🙂

  17. Jeffrey John Imutan
    Posted on

    Hi Lakwatsero, my hometown is Pasig City , home of Ado’s pancit, Barbeque of kapasigan, the ever famous motels, and there is Tiendesitas where you can find food of every province in the Philippines. There are also boutiques where they sell native delicacies and items, and also an antique shop. If you don’t have a big budget, come to Pasig City, where everything is CHEAP, hehehehe

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks again Jeff 🙂

  18. Madel Martin
    Posted on

    Hi, Lakwatseo. Bulacan is my hometown and I’m proud to say that you can find a lot of places to go to to eat, swim, stroll around there. I strongly recommend passing by Citang’s for their yummy kakanins, Orlando’s Ihaws for their special inihaw foods, and Eurobake Bakeshop for their special inipit and ensaymada.

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hi Madel! Thanks. Will explore Bulacan one of these days 🙂

  19. Julie
    Posted on

    I consider Lapu Lapu Cebu AS my Hometown! That place never grow old especially the mactan cross there and some lovely beaches that had been untoched by many…

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks Julie! Cebu really rocks! I love Cebu, been there thrice this year alone 🙂

  20. kany
    Posted on

    I consider Palawan as my Hometown. And you could find here the famous St. Paul National Park which said to have the longest underground river in the world!!

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Kany! I hope the underground river makes it to the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World list 🙂

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