Maiden Voyage of the Balangay

by 360journals October 05, 2009 in News 0 comments tags: 360 VR, balangay, Cavite, Diwata ng Lahi, manila bay, panorama, sailing, Sangley Point, voyage
Author’s Note: This article uses virtual reality technology to provide an immersive experience. Click the images to view the 360-degree VRs. Adobe Flash 10 or higher is required. Average VR size is 2.2Mb each. I found myself in Erik Lacson’s car speeding towards Sangley Point, Cavite City on an impromptu decision that day after seeing the balangay off in CCP grounds for the start of its maiden voyage. It was a decision that I never regretted. The weather that morning was radiantly sunny like the day before. The sky was in a deepest blue, and crystal clear. A slight breeze was coming from the west and temperature was on a steady increase as we approached mid day. When I arrived on the site, a sizable crowd and well-wishers from sponsors and supporters were already gathered. The sent-off ceremony was brief and simple; highlighted by a few speeches and a prayer for safe voyage.

A Stolen Sun

by 360journals August 20, 2009 in Travels 1 comments tags: 360, astronomy, Blue Mountain Youth Hostel, China, Jinshenwei, July 22 2009, panorama, Shanghai, solar eclipse, total eclipse, UP AstroSoc, virtual reality, VR
Author’s Note: This article uses virtual reality technology to provide an immersive experience. Click the images to view the 360-degree VRs. Adobe Flash 10 or higher is required. Average VR size is 2.4Mb each. The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st century happened last July 22; the duration of totality was a few seconds shy of 7 minutes, making it one of the longest in 300 years; an event that will not be surpassed until June 13, 2132. The moon’s shadow covered most of Southeast Asian countries with the path of totality extending from northern India, central China, and southern Japan. Countries like the Philippines, which lie outside the moon’s umbra shadow, witnessed only a partial solar eclipse.

A Virtual Farewell to Cory Aquino

by 360journals August 04, 2009 in Events 10 comments tags: 360, Cory Aquino, EDSA Revolution, funeral, La Salle Greenhills, Manila Cathedral, panorama, people power, Philippines, Tita Cory, VR, yellow ribbon
Author’s Note: This article uses virtual reality technology to provide an immersive experience. Click the images to view the 360-degree VRs. Adobe Flash 10 or higher is required. Average VR size is 2.3Mb each. Former president Corazon C. Aquino, first woman president of the Philippines, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2009 at 3:18AM after more than a year of battle against colon cancer; an icon of democracy and a symbol of ‘people power’ in the Philippines and around the world.

Kalayaan 2009

by 360journals June 13, 2009 in Events 1 comments tags: 360, Aguinaldo, Cavite, Independence Day, Kawit, Luneta, panorama, Philippine, Rizal Park, virtual reality, VR
June 12, 2009 marks the 111st Philippine Independence Day. As the nation celebrates freedom amidst the looming threat of flu pandemic, unemployment, and economic downturn; the people look ahead with hope, anticipating change that might, in the coming election. Below are some scenes of the day.

A Day at Enchanted Kingdom

by 360journals June 11, 2009 in Events 0 comments tags: 360, Eldar's Tent, Enchanted Kingdom, panorama, Philippines, Rides, Theme Parks, virtual reality, VR
Author’s Note: This article uses virtual reality technology to provide an immersive experience. Click the images to view the 360-degree VRs. Adobe Flash 10 or higher is required. Average VR size is 2.2Mb each. Eldar’s Tent was filled with soap bubbles that night, reflected against multi-colored stage lights, the interior was made to appear like an underwater scene. The play was a summer special entitled “An Under the Sea Experience” which showcase the talents of EK’s cast members and select GMA artists.

A Journey of the Sun

by 360journals May 25, 2009 in Travels 0 comments tags: 360, Ayala Foundations, Batangas, Carlito's, Cavite, Filipinas Heritage Library, Laguna, panorama, Philippines, Ugong Bigyan, Viaje del Sol, virtual reality, VR
Author’s Note: This article uses virtual reality technology to provide an immersive experience. Click the images to view the 360-degree VRs. Adobe Flash 10 or higher is required. Average VR size is 2.5Mb each. The distinctive pop of the oxy-acetylene torch lid-up in the hands of Carlito Ortega as he casually asked our group “So who wants to try brass welding?”

A Corregidor Cruise

by 360journals May 14, 2009 in Travels 0 comments tags: 360, Bataan, battery way, Cavite, Corregidor, death march, fortress, manila bay, panorama, Philippines, sun cruises, the rock, virtual reality, VR
Author’s Note: This article uses virtual reality technology to provide an immersive experience. Click the images to view the 360-degree VRs. Adobe Flash 10 or higher is required. Average VR size is 2.5Mb each. The fireworks exploded at exactly 7PM above SM Mall of Asia, a usual weekend occurrence, except this time, I was watching it from the waters of Manila Bay, aboard the cruise ship 7107 Island Cruises while partaking our sumptuous 10-course dinner buffet. The fireworks display, seeing it from far out at sea, gets reflected by the surrounding waters can only be described as kaleidoscopic.

Cutud Crucifixions

by 360journals April 01, 2009 in Events 0 comments tags: 360, crucifixions, Cutud, Pampanga, panorama, penitents, Philippines, virtual reality, VR
Author’s Note: This article uses virtual reality technology to provide an immersive experience. Adobe Flash 10 or higher is required to view the 360-degree VRs. Average VR size is 2.5Mb each. Being a predominantly Catholic nation, the Philippines is host to an ‘endless’ religious festivals and celebrations. Next to Christmas, the Lenten season, which falls either on March or April, is celebrated throughout the country. Conventionally, this is a 40-day affair representing the time, according to the Bible, Jesus spent in the desert before the beginning of his public ministry, where he endured temptation by Satan.

Breathtaking Bohol

by 360journals March 25, 2009 in Travels 0 comments tags: 360, Alona, beach, blood compact, Bohol, chocolate hills, churches, panorama, Philippines, Tagbilaran, tarsier, virtual reality, VR
Author’s Note: This article uses virtual reality technology to provide an immersive experience. Adobe Flash 10 or higher is required to view the 360-degree VRs. Average VR size is 2.5Mb each. “Welcome to Bohol” the sign says upon landing in Tagbilaran airport. I found myself joining yet another media test drive with Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. for the newly launched Honda City.

The Honda City Paradise Experience

by 360journals March 25, 2009 in Events 1 comments tags: 360, Bohol, cars, chocolate hills, City, Honda, panorama, paradise, Philippines, tarsier, virtual reality, VR
Author’s Note: This article uses virtual reality technology to provide an immersive experience. Adobe Flash 10 or higher is required to view the 360-degree VRs. Average VR size is 2.5Mb each. January 7, 2009 saw Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. launch the all new City. The much anticipated 3rd generation Honda City, following the recent success of the new Jazz, completes Honda’s all i-VTEC line-up and reinforces its claim in the passenger car segment.