#SanHack Goes Global December 1 & 2

Taking place simultaneously in
Lahore, Pakistan
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Jakarta, Indonesia
Cape Town, South Africa
Lima, Peru
Daressalam, Tanzania
Dakar, Senegal
Pune, India
North America
Helsinki, Finland
London, U.K.
and in six cities in the Philippines -
(1) Bacolod, (2) Baguio, (3) Cebu, (4) Davao, (5) Manila
and (6) Zamboanga

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Ginataang Santol. Unique Taste of Bicolandia :)

One of the most amazing food trip! Bicolandia food has a lot to offer to the taste buds! Thankful to our host for the sumptuous lunch.

Ginataang Santol is a first fruit-inspired delicacy i have tried. It's yummy and every bite leaves a distinct taste in the mouth that pushes you to scoop more than a spoonful.

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SANITATION HACKATHON slated this December 1 & 2 in Zamboanga City

In behalf of GDG Zamboanga, I am reposting this invitation about a laudable cause. It is my sincere hope that we could address sanitation and hygiene challenges and concerns the most effective way through technology.

What is the Sanitation Hackathon?

Sanitation Hackathon is a social good hackathon that aims to develop open technology for sanitation challenges. Sanitation development is important in the well-being in the development of the individual, community and the country. It not only has an impact on health but also on economic development.

In the Philippines, there are still sanitation challenges and problem - including but not limited to access to clean toilets and education - that needs to solved and the winning tools developed during this hackathon will be used to overcome these challenges.

When and Where?

The 2-day Sanitation Hackathon will happen on December 1 to 2, 2012. In partnership with the Google Developers Group, the hackathon will be held at six different locations in the country:

• Bacolod - Colegio San Agustin, B.S. Aquino Drive, Bacolod City
• Baguio - Azalea Residences, Leonard Wood Rd., Baguio City
• Cebu - THE CENTER SUITES (www.thecentersuites.com), Camputhaw, Gonzales Compound, Escario Street, Cebu City, Philippines
• Davao - Mam Bebs Bakeshop, CVA Bldg, CM Recto Street, Davao City
• Manila - Globe Valero Telepark. 111 Valero Street, Makati City.
• Zamboanga - E-Leaning Center, Zamboanga City

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Android and Google Mapmaker Yummy Puto Duo :)

This is quite a sweet treat for the guests and participants at the Google Developer Group DevFest Cebu 2012 last November 7. Look at these mini Android and Google Mapmaker yummy puto duo! Aren't those deliciously pretty? You bet! Taste like candy! All participants had a plate of this. Kala ko pwede na iuwi at ipa-frame! My first devfest. Super thanks to my sister for this short vacation in Dumaguete and Cebu! 

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Hot and Spicy Pizza No. 6 and Mount Talinis - The Dumaguete Escapade

The earth is indeed God's dwelling place. To my pleasure, it was a welcome break for me from all the clutter  of things. The four-hour trip from Dipolog City to Dumaguete City gave me enough time to reflect on most pressing things in my life, as i was just seated in my bed enjoying the sea breeze and looking out watching the clouds dance in silence for the sunset. It was majestic to view Mount Talinis from afar as i was aboard the Montenegro Ship from Dipolog City. This is my fourth visit to Dumaguete City in this lifetime. 

Mount Talinis is the second highest peak in the Visayan Region. To be honest, I have no knowledge of it until i saw it dominates the landscape of the entire Negros Island. I asked my cousin about it when i showed her the photo i took. I learned that it is Moutn Talinis. 

It was not drizzling when the boat docked past 6:30pm. Rain poured when everybody is marching down the decks towards the terminal port. I have to cut short this story line for tonight. Stay tuned with my two-day adventure.

Meanwhile, what's more fitting on a cold night after the rain than a freshly baked, hot and spicy pizza, right?

Grab a bite of this and you'll know what i mean. Your money's worth it. Thin crust Pizza at Php120.00. Makes eight slices! 

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I was at GDG DevFest Cebu / 2012

My first official GDG DevFest in Cebu. GDG DevFests are large, community-run events that can offer speaker sessions across product areas, all-day hack-a-thons, code labs, and more. It is sheer luck that I am able to include this in my November calendar amidst a hectic and crazy schedule. I did see an opening for promo seats for Zamboanga to Cebu via Cebu Pacific Airlines. Tickets are at Php 525 each. I took it as a sign to come. Who wouldn't when the GDG DevFest Cebu event is spelled as F-R-E-E ? It promises great pitches, new learning, free food and great people to meet, so i did attend all the way from Zamboanga City :)

GDG DevFest Cebu is the 1st DevFest in Cebu last November 7, 2012!  It is presented by Google, Google Developers, GDG Ceby and Globe Labs.

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