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Welcome to Our Awesome Planet by Anton & Rache Diaz
Award Winning 🇵🇭Travel & Food Digital Creator!

Anton Diaz is the founder of Our Awesome Planet, which he started in 2005, is one of the leading food + travel digital creators in the Philippines with millions of followers and readers and is still organically growing. His advocacy is to promote the “Food and Travel Secrets of a Destination” and to inspire Filipinos to live an awesome life in Christ. In 2015, he received the first Tourism Star Aw

ard for Media from the Department of Tourism for his invaluable contribution in promoting Philippine cuisine and destinations through his blog Our Awesome Planet, thereby encouraging tourists to visit and taste the best of what the Philippines has to offer. OurAwesomePlanet.com, which started in 2005, is one of the top food and travel digital media in the Philippines and recognized globally. Like a continuing autobiography of his family’s food and travel adventures, Anton created the blog as a love letter to his four sons—Aidan, Joshua, Raphael and Yugi.

02/11/2024

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01/11/2024

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31/10/2024

Marian Cenacle: Rosary Rally for World Peace (Oct 31, 2024)

30/10/2024

Marian Cenacle: Rosary Rally for World Peace (Oct 30, 2024)

29/10/2024

Marian Cenacle: Rosary Rally for World Peace (Oct 29, 2024)

28/10/2024

Marian Cenacle: Rosary Rally for World Peace (Oct 28, 2024)

28/10/2024

Festive Bliss: Your Serene Holiday at Manami. Sipalay City, Negros Occidental – October 2024

As the holiday season approaches, Manami Resort, the first and only luxury nature resort in Sipalay City, invites you to embrace the spirit of joy and tranquility with our Festive Bliss campaign. This year, let the peaceful shores of Manami Resort offer you a holiday experience like no other, filled with warm moments and cherished memories.

Serene Stays: Early Bird Offer
Complete your holiday escape with our Serene Stays: Early Bird Offer. Book your stay early to ensure an unforgettable experience during this festive season. With breathtaking ocean views and private balconies perfect for sunset gazing, your holiday home at Manami awaits. This exclusive offer is valid for stays from October 2024 to March 2025.

Hatag: Share the Gift of Serene Bliss
This holiday season, give the gift of tranquility with our Hatag vouchers. These exclusive getaway vouchers allow your loved ones to enjoy the revitalizing spa treatments, breathtaking ocean views, and endless relaxation that await at Manami Resort. With our room vouchers never expiring, you’re not just giving a stay; you’re offering the promise of cherished memories whenever they choose to escape to paradise.

Noche Buena Feast: A Filipino Christmas Tradition
Join us on December 24, 2024, for our Noche Buena Feast, priced at PHP 3,000 nett per person. Gather with loved ones at Dayaw for a culinary celebration that pays homage to the rich traditions of Filipino cuisine. Our buffet will feature a symphony of flavors, presenting time-honored dishes that evoke memories of home. Kindly RSVP by December 15, 2024, to reserve your table.

New Year’s Eve Dinner: A Spanish-Inspired Celebration
As we bid farewell to 2024, indulge in a Spanish Buffet on December 31, 2024, priced at PHP 3,750 nett per person. Dayaw will transform into a culinary adventure, filled with the bold flavors of Spain. From aromatic paella to succulent roasted meats and savory seafood, let the tastes of Spain accompany your reflections on the past year as you toast to new possibilities. Kindly RSVP by December 25, 2024.

Festive Drinks
Raise a glass to the holidays with our special festive cocktails:

Merry Melon Glow: A delightful blend of Melon Liqueur, Gin, Orange Juice, and Grenadine, priced at PHP 480++. This refreshing cocktail embodies the warmth of a holiday sunset.

Yuletide Dream: Sip into serenity with our creamy eggnog, crafted with rich egg yolks, heavy cream, and festive spices, priced at PHP 460++. This holiday indulgence will whisk you away into a true festive dream.

Make This Holiday Season Special at Manami Resort

Join us for a festive season filled with joy, warmth, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re indulging in our festive feasts or sharing the gift of serenity with loved ones, Manami Resort is your ultimate holiday destination.

Reservations for these festive experiences can be made by contacting our team at +63 917 178 2611 or via email at [email protected]. Begin your manami journey by visiting the following:

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28/10/2024

Philippine Fashion Week:
Reinventing the runway with a bold new vision

In a world that’s ever-changing, growth and reinvention are essential to keep up with the demands of the times. This is the belief that inspired the relaunch of the Philippine Fashion Week as it sets its sights towards greater influence on a global scale, reintroducing itself with an all-new identity, a powerful vision and purpose, and an ambitious strategic business direction.

This ambitious move arose from the culture established by its founders, Joey and Audie Espino who introduced the brand in the Philippines in 1997.

With a firm belief that reinventing the runway will sustain the “culture of fashion,” Philippine Fashion Week’s new management Amorada Inc., headed by its Chief Vision Officer, Nikky Nicandro III, will carry this legacy, evolving from just staging annual fashion events into a platform with omnichannel assets to become the launchpad of brands, businesses and collaborators – whether they’re looking to amp up their style, refresh their image and position, or seeking creative and meaningful collaborations.

As the Philippine Fashion Week embraces the broader stage of style as a launchpad for what’s fresh in seven (7) territories where exquisite style is most intrinsic: Fashion, Dining, Beverages (Wine & Spirits), Home, Travel, Arts & Entertainment, and Wellness – the runway opens up to vast opportunities for creative and meaningful collaborations in a constant rhythm of reinventing the runway to showcase the best that both parties will offer.

Suddenly, the runway is as wide as your imagination. And many more deserving talents from the Philippines and beyond, or vice-versa, will ‘walk the runway’ – in a world where collaboration is the new superpower. The Philippines, with the stewardship of Philippine Fashion Week and an alliance of style industries, is ready.

Considered the longest-running fashion event in the country, and one of the biggest fashion weeks in the region, Philippine Fashion Week has consistently celebrated the trailblazing creatives in the country who have enabled it to sustain its vibrant fashion culture.

For all that the Philippine Fashion Week has achieved over three decades, it will continue to live up to its pioneering reputation as it invites global collaborations with other fashion weeks around the world, various industries and companies, and designers who are ready for global destination. So in 2025, watch out for all the exciting program in the pipeline for Philippine Fashion Week here and abroad.

As Philippine Fashion Week gears up for a new image and purpose, the success of its launch would not have been possible without the support of official partners: Ayala Foundation, Ayala Museum, Dr Wine, Bar Flora, Citadelle by HighProof, ARC by Full Circle Craft Distillers, WineDrop, Ticketbooth, MOD, Maniego’s Plate and Sicklab Studios.

To know more about Philippine Fashion Week, follow its social media pages, Facebook (), and Instagram ().

27/10/2024

8 lessons I learned from the P&G Grand Reunion of 2024:
https://awesome.blog/2024/10/pggrandreunion.html

The P&G Grand Reunion was both emotional and insightful as we reflected on life after P&G. I had eagerly anticipated reconnecting with all the Proctoids—my P&G colleagues, mentors, friends, and teammates from my years at the Tondo and Cabuyao plants, the General Office, the IT organization, and the launch of Global Business Services. I left P&G in 2008 to pursue blogging, a choice that many colleagues didn’t fully understand at the time. Sixteen years later, reuniting with everyone brought back so many memories and offered a chance to reflect on what truly matters when starting out on your career.

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27/10/2024

Marian Cenacle: Rosary Rally for World Peace (Oct 27, 2024)

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24/10/2024

Catch 's The Local's Catch on Oct. 24 and 25 for

We love how the entire course is both healthy and seafood-focused, while also supporting the efforts of Save the Philippine Seas through GENSEA project. The highlights for us were the scallops with 'three cups' congee, the halibut in carrot curry, and the apahap with bisugo broth (without the charred radish). The final main dish, Angus ribeye, was also noteworthy—Cold Storage carries this, along with their seafood offerings. Congrats !

Seafood-Forward 8-Course
🦀 snow crab, kropek, corn, aligue, sichuan powder
🍣 salmon, fish eggs, shokupan toast
🐟 bisugo, cacao vinegar, coconut, pumpkin
🦐 suahe, tomato sambal, mantou, mentaiko
🐠 apahap, bisugo broth, kaffir, charred radish
🦪 scallop, "three cups" congee, fish skin furikake, calamansi
🥕 halibut, carrot curry, kangkong, bacolod tuyo rice
🥩 angus ribeye, black garlic asado, miso kamote, shish*to
🥭 chrysanthemum cream, guava, passionfruit, mango
🍧 shokupan bread ice cream. tinapa butterscotch, sesame

A portion of the proceeds will go to GENSEA. sustainability project of Cold Storage Seafood, in partnership with Save Philippine Seas.

23/10/2024

Marian Cenacle: Rosary Rally for World Peace (Oct 23, 2024)

22/10/2024

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21/10/2024

Octoberfest na!

It is officially the brat and brez’n season at Newport World Resorts

The year-long wait for brat and brez’n is finally over. These Bavarian favorites are making their way back to the checkered picnic tables for the much-awaited Oktoberfest celebration at Newport World Resorts. Indulge in the taste of Germany with every bite, as the premier lifestyle and entertainment destination serves up an authentic Oktoberfest experience.

The world’s largest beer festival returns for round two at Newport World Resorts on October 24 to 26, 2024 at The Ballroom, Hilton Manila. This year, its award-winning culinary team is going even bigger, preparing a grander spread of traditional German fare for heap of revelers joining the festivities.

Get ready for the best wurst party with three of Germany’s most famous sausages in the spotlight. No Oktoberfest is complete without the classic bratwurst, made of finely minced pork and beef, grilled and served with sweet mustard and bread. Also on the menu is the mild bockwurst, seasoned with salt, white pepper, and paprika, often paired with mustard or sauerkraut. The soft weisswurst—a lightly spiced white sausage—will also make an appearance, presented in a pot of warm salt water alongside sweet mustard and wheat beer.

The feast continues with a meat platter consisting of crispy pork knuckle, chicken schnitzel, roasted chicken, and pan-seared meatloaf, paired with crispy roasted potatoes. Another highlight on the menu is the spaetzle, a soft German noodle dish coated in a rich cream sauce with Emmental and Gruyere cheese.

Served alongside the sausages and meat platter are hefty servings of Bavarian delicacies including freshly baked pretzels and German rye bread with flavorful dips, and Munich-style sausage salad. To top off this Bavarian-style feast, indulge in the sweet delights of baked apple tart and Kaiserschmarrn, a shredded pancake caramelized with sugar and served with vanilla ice cream and berry compote.

To keep the party going all night long, Newport World Resorts partnered with the world’s oldest brewery, the Weihenstephan Brewery, to bring premium bottomless Bavarian beers to the festival. Enjoy all these with live entertainment from world-renowned AnTon Showband, fun drinking games, and major prizes. For PHP 5,400 nett per head, join the party of free-flowing food and beer on October 24 to 26 at The Ballroom, Hilton Manila. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

Those who will bring the crew can grab tickets for PHP 4,900 nett per person for groups of 10 or more. All ticket holders can enjoy an overnight stay at Hilton Manila with breakfast for two at a special rate of PHP 7,500 nett per room valid during the festival. Guests can also opt for Holiday Inn Express - Newport City's overnight stay package with breakfast for two at PHP 4,000 nett. Secure tickets and get exclusive offers at newportworldresorts.com/oktoberfest-2024.

For more information on Oktoberfest 2024 at Newport World Resorts, visit www.newportworldresorts.com and follow on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Every visit is made more rewarding with an Epic Rewards membership, download the Epic Rewards Mobile App for free at the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

21/10/2024

Marian Cenacle: Rosary Rally for World Peace (Oct 21, 2024)

20/10/2024

Marian Cenacle: Rosary Rally for World Peace (Oct 20, 2024)

19/10/2024

Marian Cenacle: Rosary Rally for World Peace (Oct 19, 2024)

19/10/2024

ELEMENTS by Chef Gerard: Falling in love with French-Japanese Cuisine! @ Hotel Okura Manila

blog: https://awesome.blog/2024/10/elements-by-chef-gerard.html

Elements by Chef Gerard delivered one of our best wine dinners this year. We fell in love with his dishes, which highlight top-quality Japanese ingredients prepared with traditional techniques and sauces. Standout dishes included the dry-aged chutoro, signature smoked eel, and the main highlight, the Saga Wagyu A5 striploin. The wine pairing was perfect, starting with Okura’s Champagne Pommery, followed by the buttery François Carillon Cap Au Sud Chardonnay, and finishing with Halde de Luchey for the A5 wagyu.

Course #1
DRY AGED HARANAKA CHUTORO
Bafun Uni | Green Gazpacho | Nori

🥂 Boyer de Bar Sauvignon Blanc Languedoc France 2022

Course #2
SMOKED EEL
Inka-no-Mezame Potato | Oscietra Caviar | Kureson

🥂 Francois Carillon Cap Au Sud, Chardonnay Vin De France 2021

Course #3
DRY AGED MIKANDAI
Asari clam | Shoyu Ikura | Dutch Shrimp

Course #4
VEAL GULLET “SWEETBREAD”
Sambaizu | Kinome Leaf

🍷 Mongeard Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France 2021

Course #5
SAGA WAGYU A5 STRIPLOIN
Mitsuba | Potato Mille-Feuille | Japanese Mustard

🍷 Halde de Luchey, Bordeaux France 2018

Course #6
JAPANESE PERSIMMON
Cha Am Lemon Custard | Lemon Verbena | Almond Sable Breton

About Chef Gerard Villaret-Horcajo
Chef de Cuisine, Michelin-starred Elements Inspired by Ciel Bleu, The Okura Prestige Bangkok

Chef Gerard Villaret-Horcajo became the head of Michelin-starred Elements, inspired by Ciel Bleu at The Okura Prestige Bangkok in 2021, after working at the two-Michelin-starred Ciel Bleu in Amsterdam alongside Chef Arjan Speelman. Known for his “nose-to-tail” approach, Chef Gerard crafts dishes that blend French techniques with Japanese flavors, using seasonal ingredients. A native of Spain, he is passionate about global cuisine and speaks fluent English and Spanish, with basic Dutch skills.

18/10/2024

Marian Cenacle: Rosary Rally for World Peace (Oct 18, 2024)

17/10/2024

Marian Cenacle: Rosary Rally for World Peace (Oct 17, 2024)

16/10/2024

Marian Cenacle: Rosary Rally for World Peace (Oct 16, 2024)

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Anton worked for the biggest multinational company in the Philippines for 12+ years, straight out of college, before becoming a full-time Online Entrepreneur. He was the Chief Information Officer of Procter & Gamble Philippines when he finally quit his day job and decided to take his blog, Our Awesome Planet, to the next level in 2008.

OurAwesomePlanet.com, which he started in 2005, is the number #1 food and travel media in the Philippines with over A Million+ followers and thousands of readers, and is still organically growing. His advocacy is to promote the “Food and Travel Secrets in the Philippines” and to inspire Filipinos that living in the Philippines is truly awesome! He was recognized as Go Negosyo's Inspiring Young Filipino Entrepreneur Award in 2010. He was featured in Go Negosyo's 7th book: "Go Negosyo's 50 Inspiring Stories of Young Entrepreneurs" in 2011. In 2015, Anton Diaz received the first Tourism Star Award for media by the Department of Tourism for his valuable contribution in promoting Philippine cuisine and destinations through his blog Our Awesome Planet thereby encouraging tourists to visit and taste the best in what the Philippines has to offer. Our Awesome Planet is recognized as one of the Top 50 Travel Blogs in the world!