This time, it's Haywire. An elite freelance covert agent (Mallory Kane) was set-up by her handler while in an international operation. Using her deadly skill, she makes her way home to take revenge on those who betrayed her.
This is definitely an action (fe)male movie. The movie uses the physical talents of MMA fighter Gina Carano. Needs more in the acting department but she has "presence" on the widescreen.
After, attended the anticipated Mass and had dinner at New Bombay.
Instead of eating breakfast, brought our breakfast with us. We arranged already last night with the hotel to pack our breakfast.
Even if we were early, there were already photographers in our stage. It is obvious, these photographers were not there yesterday. Although not at the center, we will be in the shade!
As expected, these same photographers temporarily went to the shade while waiting for the performances to start. Hehe!
The Dinagyang did not fail our expectation. c",)
Tribu Paghidaet
Tribu Buntatalan-on
Tribu Salognon
Tribu Lunok
Tribu Milagrosa
Tribu Ilonganon
Tribu Molave
Tribu Pan-ay, Defending Champion
Tribu Angola
In the afternoon, we would be visiting the wake of a friend. He was the one who arranged our hotel accommodation. He was also supposed to be with us shooting the Dinagyang. But, he did not make it...
We took a taxi to his house. Given the festivity, we know that it would be hard to take a ride. But somehow, it's as if he also arranged everything so we can visit him.
For dinner, we went to Deco's for the famous La Paz Batchoy and buy some pasalubong.
Today would be the Kasadyahan. For us, anyway, the main event is the Dinagyang on Sunday. But it is also nice to watch today's parade.
Had our buffet breakfast in our hotel before proceeding to the "stage" where we are assigned. I'm assigned at Stage 3.
Unlike last year where the parade is the "carousel" type, where all performances in all four (4) stages would start at the same time; this year, performance would start at Stage 1 and move on to the succeeding stages. Hayyy.... we would be waiting for a long time before we see the first contingent.
(Who's idea is it to change the style of the parade? Tsk! Tsk!)
Well, one thing is sure, we now know where to position tomorrow in our stage. We positioned ourselves in the (very) sunny side of the stage.
Note to self: Be early tomorrow to be at the shade. Hehehe!
We did not finish the parade because it is really hot. Also, we plan to go to Guimaras Island.
Ate lunch at the hotel, rested while waiting for the rest of the group.
We went to Ilo-Ilo's pier for Guimaras. We would be landing at Guimaras' Jordan pier.
At the pier is the Tourism desk, which recommended the attractions of the island we can visit given the time we have and still be back at the pier the last trip to Ilo-Ilo, which is around 6:30PM.
Hired a uni-cab for our land tour.
Our stops are: a) Guisi Point Lighthouse (the farthest attraction from the Jordan pier we can go and be back for the last trip) b) mango orchard c) church d) Trappist Monastery, the only trappist monastery in the Philippines run by the order of Cistersians of the Strict Observance d) Museo de Guimaras
We also had mango pizza at The Pitstop. (Now, isn't it obvious what the product of Guimaras is? Hehehe!)
Upon arriving at the hotel, rested a bit and had dinner.
Today, we would be going to Ilo-Ilo for the Dinagyang. We were supposed to be three taking the Cebu Pacific flight. One was not able to make it due to family emergency.
Was at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport 3 by 5PM, about 2 hours before my flight.
Was updated by the rest of the group already at Ilo-Ilo. Learned that there's heavy traffic that I decided to eat an early dinner at the airport.
Flight is 15 minutes delayed. Actually, it was about an hour since air traffic is heavy.
Took a Light and Glory Taxi (mobile 0939-9152900) to the Grand Tower Suites (e-mail grandtowersuites@yahoo.com, landline +6333-3351806), where we stayed last time.
Met first the group to discuss our "strategy" before calling it in.
Learned last night that my friend has succumbed to his disease. Felt really bad. And yesterday is the Feast of the Sto. Nino. Did pray during the anticipated Mass last Saturday, if he won't make it, Sto. Nino would be there to welcome him.
Arranged masses for the repose of his soul. Since he is in the province, we won't be able to visit him. Our prayers are with him.
Today would be the first general assembly of our office's camera club and I would be the speaker for the Basic Photography Workshop and Time Lapse Photography seminar.
Decided to take images of the registration which I would be showing for the Time Lapse Photography seminar.
Here's the created video...
After, had a "lunch" at Chic-Boy to discuss the next activities of the club.
Attended the anticipated Mass and had dinner at Italianni's.
Sad news...
Last Thursday, we learned that a friend, Relly Rosero, had a cardiac arrest and in a respiratory machine.
This morning, received an SMS informing us that he is already 50/50 and it is being decided if the respirator will be removed or not.
Since I finished earlier than expected, cancelled my reservation and watched an earlier schedule.
The Sherlock Holmes I visualize while reading the Arthur Conan Doyle novel is different from the way Robert Downey, Jr. portrays Sherlock Holmes. The great detective meets his match with Professor James Moriarty, a rare intellectual equal. In the guise of anarchy, the Professor sets in motion several terrorist acts in order to benefit his newly acquired businesses. Didn't know Sherlock Holmes has a brother. The character is portrayed by the actor from the TV series Bones, the British psychiatrist.
Metro Manila Film Festival entries are still being shown in the cinemas. Already watched the movies I wanted to watch. Guess I just have to chill it while waiting for the start of the anticipated Mass. The movie I wanted to watch (Sherlock Holmes) will open tomorrow.
Decided to register at Sureseats so I can reserve my tickets. Hmmm... Reservation for Sherlock Holmes is for Greenbelt. I prefer Glorietta.
(Writing this at home...)
Attended the anticipated Mass and had dinner at Super Bowl of China.
Yesterday, strolled Glorietta as most of their stores are on sale until January 15, 2012. Was inside Geox, buying a pair of shoes on sale when shouts where heard outside. Security in civilian clothes and security guards were running after a man who shoplifted an item from Cinderella. Really?! Inside Glorietta? How does he expect not to be caught?
With my intervalometer, decided to try my hand at time lapse photography.
Using my Canon G10, set the camera to manual mode, manual focus, 1 second shutter speed, 2 seconds interval and 120 images. When converting it to video, used 12fps instead of 24fps as it would be too fast.
