Iloilo's Dinagyang Festival - Was invited by the Iloilo Business Club to witness Iloilo's first attempt at a Guiness Book of World Records entry for the biggest La Paz Batchoy and experience the Dinagyang Festival.
R2R by Aranaz - Rags2Riches unveiled eco-ethical style as premier bag designer Amina Aranaz works her magic, fusing scrap materials with her signature mother of pearl components. proudly made by empowered women of Payatas.
Perya by Happy Andrada - The whimsical fashion gala of designer Happy Andrada that took inspiration on elements of a perya or circus. Wonderful circus acts plus colorful clothes, not to mention perya elements such as game booths, popcorns and hotdogs.
Boracay SALSAmba 2009 - GWorld launched the First Boracay SALSAmba Festival, as they share the Department of Tourism's thrust in putting back the Philippines on the map of the world as a tourist destination, through LATIN DANCING which is currently raking in a huge following all over the globe. 
American Idol Finale - I was invited to watch the American Idol Live via Satellite at Greenbelt. I was thrilled because I would get to watch it ahead of the Philippine telecast -- was hoping Adam Lambert would win. Eventhough Kris Allen won, I was blown away by Adam's performances, especially the number with the KISS band. Adam is truly a rock god! I participated in the trivia questions game and won computer speakers and AI shirt courtesy of the event organizers Starworld and Dream TV. :)
World Capital Markets Symposium - Was part of the delegation to the 1st World Capital Markets Symposium at KL, Malaysia where BusinessWorld is the exclusive Philippine Media Partner.
Dinner with NBA Players - Welcome reception of DOT for the NBA players who visited for a show at the Araneta Coliseum. This was the lucky night that I won the autographed shirt in the raffle. My brother had a field day oogling at the players and the dunking divas, he he he. :)
Coffee Origins - The Philippine Coffee Board celebrates another October coffee month with an event focusing on the origins of Philippine Coffee. The event series highlights the best of Philippine grown coffee and brands, and the geographical location from which they have originated from.
Philippine Fashion Week - Spring-Summer 2010 fashion show at SMX and SM MOA. Thanks to Happy Andrada and Lisanne Uy for the invites.
Bulawan - Bulawan, Gold of Camarines Norte gold jewelry exhibit of Dr. Palencia. Had a grand time oggling at exquisite handmade gold jewelry from where I trace my paternal roots. Equally exhilarating when I tried on some of them...argh! so hard to take them off, wish they were mine. :P
Power of Feminism - The Power of Feminism Dinner organized by the United Nations. There were foreign delegations and representatives from embassies. Guest of honor was former First Lady Imelda Marcos.Theme was Masquerade and so we went dressed up complete with masks. Alas, we were the only ones with masks, he he he.
Genesis - Unveiling of Genesis, the magazine for the 40th anniversary of the Cultural Center of the Philippines.
Manila Hotel Health Club and Spa Launch - A night of good food, wine and massage. :)GASTRONOMIC DELIGHTS
100 French Wines - Sommelier Selection's wine tasting event for 100 French wines. Must've samples about 25-30 kinds of white, red and rose wines. After that, met up with a friend to watch X-men Origins: Wolverine (Hugh Jackman rocks!) then chatted over coffee til 4 am. :) I must admit I was a little bit tipsy from the wines that night. :P
Indonesian Spice & Everything Nice - Was invited by Heritage Hotel to taste the sumptuous Indonesian buffet they offered at the Riviera Cafe. Exotic yet palatable. Thanks to Romina Gervacio for the invite.
Malunggay Festival - A vegetarian delight, I was so excited when I first heard of the Malunggay Festival at the Manila Hotel. And I was not disappointed because everything was delicious, not to mention nutricious, especially the Malunggay ice cream. Thanks to Nian Rigor for the invite. 
French Wine Revelations - Attended the Sommelier French Wine Revelations and got to taste about 5 of the 25 wines revealed to selected guests. After that, had coffee a friend, first at CBTL then later at Starbucks where we stayed until dawn.
A Night of Good Music, Food & Wine - Was invited to the intimate party welcoming new members of the newly formed German Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines. The venue was the grand old house formerly of the matriarch of a then famous film studio in the 50s. Food was served by Lemuria and wine from Brumms.
Tapella - Newly opened last June 29, Tapella had a media launch to introduce new, unique and tasteful dishes to delight the palate and stomach. Thanks to Mitch Garcia for the invite.
Wine For A Cause - A 100 magazine event, food and wine flowed for guests to enjoin people to support Habitat for Humanity.
Flavors of Spain - was invited to the Club Punta Fuego leg of the celebration of Spanish wine and cuisine in Flavors of Spain. Thanks to Tori Vicente for the invite.
John Legend - I was estatic to have been able to ask two questions during the RTI (round table interview). This was my first ever close encounter with a foreign artist. John Legend was a bit shy and reserved at the press con so it was a good surprise to see him give electrically charged performances on stage. I look forward to more songs from him, be it be for himself or for other artists as well. 
Craig David - the press con for Craig David was held 2 hours apart in the same day and venue for John Legend's. This time, it was a theater set-up where one has to go to the center mic to ask a question. It was nerve wracking (seeing him in the flesh, sex appeal and all, he he) but I had to give it a shot or the moment will just pass me by. The following day was the concert and my bro and I had so much fun.
David Cook & David Archuleta - the press con for the David Cook and David Archuleta back-to-back concert was held 2 days before the actual concert. The press con might have been leaked by some of the hotel staff so there were a lot of fans waiting at the ballroom lobby to catch a glimpse of the two Davids. I really heart David Cook...he was so near yet so far! David Archuleta was cute and smiling as always. 
Katy Perry - after being postponed due to typhoon Ondoy, Katy Perry's concert finally pushed through with an angle on Rock for Relief. I hope other foreign artists can do the same and help instead of thinking of gaining sums of money for themselves. You rock, Katy! 
CATS - the media launch for CATS the musical, with our very own Lea Salonga to play Grisabella, the cat who sings "Memories." Am excited to see the show this July. :)
Natalie Cole - watched Natalie Cole's concert with HS friend Gesy. It was such a relaxing evening listening to jazz and love songs, including popular 80s and 90s hits Inseperable, Unforgettable, I Miss You Like Crazy, Starting Over Again, etc.
Nine Inch Nails - Nine Inch Nails at the Araneta... Trent Reznor rocked! And so did Ely Buendia with Pupil. :)
Sarah Geronimo - her year-end concert aptly titled Record Breaker was indeed record breaking as she was able to fill Araneta Coliseum to the brim. Sarah's indeed an electrifying performer. I just think that the portion where she sang the jingle of all her endorsements was truly lame. Don't do it next time please.
