tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41227880955075346142024-02-20T10:13:21.974-08:00HeaRty TravelsRochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16818056799613997299noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122788095507534614.post-44084192659175228342009-11-07T05:47:00.001-08:002009-11-07T05:47:40.473-08:00Please visit www.rochellesychua.comDear followers,<br />
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This is a scratch post. You can find the blog entries here. <a href="http://www.rochellesychua.com/">http://www.rochellesychua.com</a>Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16818056799613997299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122788095507534614.post-31365175751310311432009-11-02T04:02:00.003-08:002009-11-02T04:02:52.469-08:00Metropolis - a Series of Philippine Indie Films<div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="metropolis (poster)" src="http://img.skitch.com/20091102-e322ibhjns3c1uujadg8t2inss.jpg" /><br />
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Philippine Independent Films is fast becoming popular worldwide. This is proven by the awards the Philippines has been getting from respected award-giving bodies. These films boldly embodies the Filipino experience with excellent artistry & insight.<br />
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With this in mind, I strongly suggest that you go see the <b><i>Indie Sine at Robinson's Galleria</i></b> on November 21 for <b>Metropolis</b>, a series of independent film screenings.<br />
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The event is presented by <i>Anahata Foundatio</i><i>n</i> for the benefit of its community-based projects involved in movement, performance, fashion, media, visual arts & concern for the environment.<br />
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Metropolis will feature the ff. 3 Philippine Indie Films:<br />
<ul><li><b>Iskwaterpangk</b> (2006) | 2:00PM </li>
</ul><div style="margin-left: 40px;">An urban punk rock vibe not to be missed. Directed by Khavn De La Cruz.<br />
</div><ul><li><b>Batad</b> (2006) | 4:00PM</li>
</ul><div style="margin-left: 40px;">The coming of age of an indigenous Ifugao boy. Directed by Benji Garcia.<br />
</div><ul><li><b>24K</b> (2009) | 6:30PM</li>
</ul><div style="margin-left: 40px;">a Hawaiian Orchid Award nominee.<br />
The secret world of post war treasure hunting. Directed by Ana Agabin.<br />
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Tickets are sold at Php150 per film and available before each screening. You can also text your name to +639296944138, +639087568699 or +639278748789 for reservations/group bookings.<br />
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I hope you do catch the film screening as this is for a good cause. Plus you would be able to watch quality films made by Filipinos. The filmmakers will also drop by to introduce their film & share their insights about the industry.<br />
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The Brockas will perform live after the film screenings at 8:20PM.<br />
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I'll be there to watch all 3 movies. Will I see you there on November 21? I sure hope so! See you! :)<br />
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<img alt="PicPanda.com" border="0" src="http://www.picpanda.com/images/subkrgl6mdj0vntyjl44.png" style="border: medium none;" />Rochellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16818056799613997299noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4122788095507534614.post-83002872301492089362009-11-02T04:02:00.001-08:002009-11-02T04:02:14.657-08:00公館 Gongguan<b>公館 Gongguan</b> is a popular shopping district in Taipei.<br />
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公館 Gongguan caters mostly to students as this place also houses the 國立臺灣大學 National Taiwan University. When we visited, I think about 80% of the people walking & shopping around it were students. <br />
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I kinda liked the place! Sadly, I was in a hurry as I was about to meet my colleagues at the hotel, so I was pressed for time. I just wished I stayed longer though because I ended up staying at the hotel the whole night coz of miscommunication with regards to logistics hayyy.<br />
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Pictures <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rochellesychua/sets/72157622424062092/">here</a>.<br />
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It is also in 公館 Gongguan where I bought Taipei's famous Pearl Milk Tea :) There was a promo that day wherein we just needed to pay 35NT for a cup of Pearl Milk Tea w/c was originally priced at 50NT. Yummy! As I write this post, I'm really craving for some Pearl Milk Tea... wahhhhhhhhhhhh!<br />
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More pictures from the 天仁茗茶 Tea store <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/rochellesychua/sets/72157622299489429/">here</a>.<br />
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This was one of my more memorable shopping & leisure place I've been to during my Taipei trip. I'll surely go back to this place once I get the chance to visit Taipei :)<br />
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