The Celebrity Hound struck again

This is the nearest that I can get to Acting DOH Secretary Janet Garin - a selfie with her sister-in-law Rep. Sharon Garin. This was after the Closing Ceremony of the 1st National Conference on Agritourism held at the Heritage Hotel.

The Celebrity Hound Struck Again

That's me with Cultural Anthropologist and Author Dr. Katrin De Guia; aka the wife of Kidlat Tahimik. She was a resource speakers in one of the forums during the Maharlika Sunrise Festival.

The Celebrity Hound struck again

DOT Undersecretary Ma. Victoria Jasmin visited Calbayog today. After our dinner at Marcial's Grille, as expected I had my picture taken with the Usec. Well, this is the closest that I can get to Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez.

The Celebrity Hound struck again

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Mario Montejo was in Calbayog today. Mayor Ronald Aquino tendered a small dinner for him to which I was invited (at the last minuet). Anyway, the most important thing for the celebrity hound in me was this picture with the DOST Secretary.

Some Images from the 2nd Calbayog Tinapa 101 Cookfest

Here are some pictures taken during The 2nd Calbayog Tinapa 101 Cookfest.

This activity was held at the Calbayog City Convention Center last Saturday, October 11, 2014. Aimed at further promoting Calbayog's Tinapa and to encourage local culinary talents, the event was part of the Tourism Week Celebration which was embedded in the 66th Calbayog Charter Day Anniversary.

Mayor Ronald Aquino was on hand to welcome the various contestants and guests to the event which was particpated in by 14 schools and 4 local caterers. Also present were LGU's Department Heads Chat Gonzaga and Ruben Adona.

The Board of Judges included Marvin Martinez Manager of Hacienda Verde of Tacloban, Chef Leo Ebio, Jr. the current Sous Chef of Ciriao Hotel. and renowned Restaurateur Glenda Barretto.

(Some photos courtesy of Mr. Ian Baldomaro)

The Celebrity Hound struck again (with SILG Mar Roxas)

SILG Mar Roxas at BFP Calbayog

DILG Secretary Mar Roxas arrived in Calbayog today. He was on hand for the blessing of the new Calbayog Fire Station which is located in Brgy. Capoocan (in front of the Hall of Justice). Present during the event were Rep. Mel Sarmiento, Mayor Ronaldo Aquino, the city officials as well as members of the local media.

Mayor Ronald Aquino with the local media as they waited for the arrival of SILG Roxas.

Mayor Aquino as he welcomed SILG Roxas.

The celebrity hound struck again (with Grace Poe)

Senator Chiz in Calbayog

Senator Chiz Escudero and Mayor Ronaldo Aquino during a press conference at DYOG Radyo ng Bayan. Calbayog was one of the stops during Sen. Escudero's visit to the region.

The celebrity hound struck again

As I have announced in an earlier blog post, Jamie Rivera had a dinner concert at Ciriaco Hotel on September 5. The following day she went to SOS to attend the inauguration of the SOS TechVoc Center. And as for me, each time a celebrity is around, expect me to do one of the things I enjoy most: piktyur-piktyur

More images from the PP12 Opening Ceremony