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karlaredor » November 14th, 2005 at 8:40 pm

hi anton
you should go there
my brother told me the atmosphere is relaxing

CRISTINA » February 7th, 2006 at 6:10 am

HI, GOING THERE IS NICE SPECIALLY THIS COMING TOWN FIESTA ON APRIL , SEE YOU THERE…:)

vismark » March 28th, 2006 at 2:46 pm

good to have this page…may i ask for the contact #’s of the resorts of bolinao and of treasure resort for our family vacation, i think this could be an interesting vacation for the holy week…thanks

donski! » March 29th, 2006 at 7:27 pm

white beach is one of the relaxing beaches ive ever been!

you can also go to enchanted cave…if u want to swim without burning ur skin!

just want to add some photos but dont know how to. im not a member of this site..

enjoy ur vacation!

ednalin roque » March 31st, 2006 at 2:49 pm

can you give us nos of the treasures of bolinao?

mario padua » April 21st, 2006 at 11:34 am

can you please send me the number of treasures of bolinao? kahit text to 0918-9012773

salamat!

John Long » May 1st, 2006 at 1:14 pm

Puertio Del Sol in Bolinao is the best resort in the area. I heard it’s membership though. Its the escapades of most celebrities nowadays getting away from the commercialism of Boracay which really freaks me out.

alvin » May 3rd, 2006 at 11:59 am

ang ganda sa bolinao, paradise…..

iris » May 4th, 2006 at 1:10 pm

the treasures of bolinao beach resort is very disappointing. the staff and even the owners are very sarcastic to their guests. they use saltwater even in the bathrooms. then there was 1 whole day when there wasn’t even any running water in the bathrooms.

the beach of bolinao is a different matter. it is very nice and could be compared to boracay. unfortunately, my experience in the treasures of bolinao beach resort had turned me off in going back to this place.

Gina » May 21st, 2006 at 10:10 pm

Treasure of Bolinao will be having a huge upgrade this year. We stopped by to inquire their services last April 2006 We actually talked to the architect/engineer who was happened sitting in one of th e cottages and told us the place will be torn down this year. I actually do not know if the place is totally closed during the construction,I don’t want to give you wrong information,but this is what I know. So if you want to check the place in the future there will be difinitely a huge change for the better to those who were not happy in the past. I am one of the locals of Bolinao and now resides in the U.S for quite sometime. I have vacationed in Hawaii so many times,and still do, i stil go back to this place every chance I get. The place is paradise,it has it’s own character that deserved in it’s own right to be proud of.

myla » August 21st, 2006 at 9:34 am

can u give the no. of treasures of bolinao..tnx

crisitna » September 7th, 2006 at 12:43 pm

Hi Lery, it depends sa room na gusto mo punta ka sa web site nila the is been publish sa web nila at anong moth ang gusto mo…epon mo ang web ng Bolinao, Pangasinan , the makikita mo ang puerto del sol click mo yun… ok sana it help….

jakie » October 5th, 2006 at 8:39 am

can anyone tell me if the beachfront of puerto del sol is rocky or not? and how much would a stay in hotel cost if i bring along 9-10 persons. tnx

REYNALD V. » October 13th, 2006 at 12:40 am

sana makapunta kami ng bolinao.

Mike » October 19th, 2006 at 1:22 pm

Not worth staying at Treasures of Bolinao for the price of their rooms and the food. Nothing special. Very ordinary. They should lower their price. Patar beach is nice though.

lloyd » November 3rd, 2006 at 8:30 pm

hi everyone! if u r very much interested to visit bolinao, u can e-mail me at “myzarlion@yahoo.com.ph”. lalo na kng ngtitipid kyo or limited ung budget nyo, u can still enjoy your vacation/tour coz of our affordable and nice tourism facilities. tnx!

jc » November 16th, 2006 at 1:10 pm

hi jackie of Puerto del sol,

have u been there in puerto del sol already?
what did you find out, is it rocky?

thanks,

Miguel » December 9th, 2006 at 1:41 am

Dear reader,

I would like to share our holiday experience at Puerto Del Sol, Bolinao, Pangasinan. The first impression we have by visiting their web site is impressive. Our family and friends decided to fit in a few days break at Puerto Del Sol for our three weeks vacation. Upon arriving we have been greeted by a rude security guard with a gun. It’s frightening. The entrance ambiance is welcoming. We then proceed to the reception. The staff welcomed with unfriendly look. We were asked to fill in the registration form in a humid reception room, smell pungent and dirty table. Prior to our travel to Philippines, we made reservation on line and also made a phone call of confirmation. It has been confirmed to us that our booking was secured. To our amazement, while we were at the front office the receptionist/ manager somehow can not locate our bookings. How amazing. They eventually solved the problem. They allocate us at high end of their accommodation. This is the beginning of our nightmare holiday. An air condition not working and water smells similar to slugs in a pool. The toilet is not even match a standard of an ordinary Filipino sanitary, smell pungent and dirty. My daughter prefer to use a public toilet. It seems the towels not been washed hygienically. After staying a night at that so called Presidential room, we develop itchiness and skin rashes. We later found out it was caused by a bed bugs bite. The testimony on their advert does not truly reflect the reality. The beach of which they claimed white sand, it is not. It is full of rocks and sharp, three feet high water similar to a puddle and full algae.

We have our lunch and dinner at the Resort. We are delighted with the overall quality of the food so as the staff who served us. It happens the owner was present. We refer to her our concern, but to our disappointment she turn a blind eye on the real problem. The owner demonstrate a can buy attitude, foul language and obnoxious attitude. We feel sorry to the people who have been mislead by this Puerto Del Sol of Bolinao. We have been in few places in beautiful Philippines and nothing worst than Puerto De Sol.

The consolation we experienced is a breakfast of where equal to a Point Point restaurant.
Do not get me wrong. The place without doubt, an enormous amount of time and energy have spent on it but poorly plan, manage and lady with arrogant attitude does enormous damage on the image of entire Bolinao resorts.

We were very disappointed almost annoyed. The Puerto Del Sol tariff is almost equal to a five star hotel and other resort in Subic. The service and facilities does not reflect the true rate of charges. It is very expensive and not even close to saying value for money. We are matured tourist and travel to Philippines and abroad extensively. We are ashamed to mention Puerto Del Sol to our friends, colleagues and acquaintances.

Miguel Vargas

shEen » January 5th, 2007 at 2:58 pm

d timE i cAme to visit bolinao was soooo memorable..summer camp kZe un tApoz nAmaxaL kAmE sA ibAt ibAng placEs gRabE anG gAndA..!!!

marenjest » January 13th, 2007 at 7:50 pm

try this place… i’m sure you won’t regret these places.. worth driving for. you’ll get to see “little Bora” of Pangasinan, enchanting caves, super clear water/sea..

cindy » February 17th, 2007 at 1:43 pm

hi, just like renell we’re planning to have a company outing this coming april and gusto nmin place is bolinao, pwede po mkahingi ng contact number, contact person & exact name ng resort n pwede kmi mg stay where in mlapit kmi s light house.. tnx

carina » March 5th, 2007 at 11:59 am

Hi!

I’m also looking for a resort in Bolinao. Treasures of Bolinao is the only resort I’ve contacted. Others have numbers which is not already in service.
Room rates are quite high so I’m looking for other options. Anyone who’s interested, here’s the number… 09215592732

Albert Lopez » March 8th, 2007 at 10:55 am

Editha, Carina
Check out http://www.puntarivieraresort.com
Albert

neil » March 11th, 2007 at 5:09 pm

hello people…
i considered all your comments…same here im planning to visit this place …ive been there before when no resorts were made yet..and its really nice and clean relaxing.like untouch beach yet..
i consider not to stay on that resort puerto del sol..cause im sure those comments are really true especially from mr miguel.

though some parts especially near the light house will be nice to stay..just have a cottage and sure your family will enjoy it….
the money you will spend in that puerto del sol…will not compensate what will you have experience….so i advice you to look for alternatives….dont bite those adds from the billboards…take it from personal experiences…

so try to visit the place and dont consider those resort whose “welcomes and goodbyes” are not worth…

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anne » March 19th, 2007 at 10:52 am

hello… i’ve read all the replies/posts here. hmm.. can somebody tell me the rates in “treasure of bolinao”? or any other resort in bolinao? me and my friends are planning to go there by april.

thanks!

dina marie villena » March 21st, 2007 at 4:26 pm

i need it until tomorrow please do you know any contact number of villa vicente. i think the name of the lady caretaker is lalaine i want to know her number

Tina » March 29th, 2007 at 10:18 am

Me and my two friends had a long holiday vacation at Punta Riviera Resort at Bolinao, Pangasinan. Their Manager Gener (mob - 09185917148)is so nice and the resort is unusual because the infinity pool overlooks both the beachfront and the River Ilog Malino. We went paddling up the river on small bancas. They have a bridge over to a Kanda Roma on the beach so you can watch the sunset sipping a Mango Colada. The rooms are clean, nice, the Pinoy food was great -try their dorado. They just built three riverside rooms that we stayed in. Fantastic holiday. Their web site is http://www.puntarivieraresort.com

gemma » March 29th, 2007 at 3:20 pm

hi, im gemma ask ko lang kung may maiirekomenda kang beach or resort na pwede namin pag outingan this coming May good for 60 person only and also the rate. thanks a lot

Romae » March 31st, 2007 at 8:00 pm

Hi, I have a teacher staff who is from bolinao and has booked my family for april 4 to april 5 at Rock Garden Resort. Its about 3 mins from town proper. They are booking us at a bamboo house airconditioned unit good for 4 people but you can add mattress at 50.00/head. This is the first time we are going so I hope I could give you a feed back. Nonetheless, I have tried calling puerto del sol and other resorts but they have been booked solid until April 9th. You can contact Rock Garden Resort at (075)554-2876 or cp number 0920-413-9272.

tin » April 2nd, 2007 at 1:52 pm

may i knw for those who have been to Punta Riviera resort… is the beach ok naman? i saw their swimming pool sa website & the rooms at mukhang maganda. The rates in Villa Soledad has gone up & we’re thinking of trying Punta Riviera. Is the beach sand white also? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.

Karla » April 7th, 2007 at 3:15 pm

does anybody know the “coco beach resort” in bolinao? i read from another review that it’s nice and cheap there. but i can’t reach the contact number the site gave. does anybody know how to contact them?

David » April 8th, 2007 at 5:44 am

You are precious

What did we know? What did we need to know? What I did not know? What was wrong? No wonder why the Filipinos are being treated and branded a third class citizen due to their negative outlook at work, social and life in general. The negativity can cause a far damaging impact on the economic and social well being of the Filipinos. The future of our very own TOURISM will be in jeopardy. Neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Malayasia have a well planned programme conditioning their citizens to welcome their tourism industry. Everybody participated and do their civic duties. They recognized the contribution of tourism to their well being. The benefits are immense to everyone, from small child selling ice cream to a grand mother who wash clothes from local resorts and fishermen who supply fish and so on. Thanks, they are forward thinker with positive outlook. We Filipinos have to compete the outside world. We no longer live in a small an secluded island. The internet world echoed all feelings we noted. Being outspoken is a right for freedom of expression, but not an obligation to use and to abuse to portrait negative image of your own tourism. Let us embrace supporting our tourism and be a member of a proud, respected Filipinos to every corner of the world.

We have to study our innerself and ask probing questions. There were know knowns, things that you knew you knew There were know unknowns, things that you knew you did not know you knew. There were unknown unknowns, things that you did not know you did not know.

DavidMcrg

Mitchy » April 9th, 2007 at 10:50 am

OH, I WAS TALKING ABOUT “TREASURES OF BOLINAO” BY THE WAY.

prue » April 9th, 2007 at 9:15 pm

let me share my experiences about the so-called “most expensive resort” in bolinao.

for one, the villa where we were billeted looks ok outside. but i was disgusted to see the bathroom, it’s not even “presentable” (given the room rate). the sink was not properly attached to the wall and might fall anytime…in most provincial hotels, u can get a lot better than that…to think, the resort charges an additional 10% service charge and 12% EVAT..the EVAT was understandable, but the 10% service charge??? gosh..insanely ridiculous..what was it for? i dont know..we stayed there for 3 days, and nobody from housekeeping changed the beddings, swept the floor, or even collected the trash…or was there any housekeeping dept. at all????

the food was another concern. since there are no other place where one can get food, got no choice but to order from the resort’s restaurant. we were told that food can be ordered ahead, just tell them the time when to serve the order and where. we ordered around 5:30pm and asked to serve it by 6:30pm..the time came and no food arrived. we made a follow-up and the waiter told us “ise serve na po”. it was served almost an hour and a half later…the food is not even cheap…imagine a medium-sized daing na bangus costs 199 pesos. and a cup of coffee is 35 pesos plus 10% service charge. its not even brewed coffee, just 3-in-1.

and lastly, and certainly the most unforgiveable of all, was when we passed by the front office and were suddenly asked by the staff to see the manager inside. when i came in, the manager asked if we were walk-in clients..told him otherwise and that we checked-in the other day..although he apologized for the confusion, what made me ticked with madness was the way he referred to people as “bastos kasi ang mga tao dito, basta na lang pumapasok ng di dumadaan sa office”. it’s so offensive. the manager should have said it in a nicer way. and i’ve noticed also that he’s fond of addressing his people as “hoy”…i guess the manager should attend a seminar on customer service and GMRC. oh by the way, the manager is also the owner of the resort.

i’ll definitely not recommend this “most expensive” resort to anyone whose planning to go bolinao.

Mitche » April 11th, 2007 at 6:35 am

hi, i’ve been reading the posts & i would just like to say that we have been going back to bolinao for almost 4 years now for our vacation. We always stay at villa soledad. It’s true that its not as polished as puerto del sol but we like the serenity & simplicity that it offers. The beachfront isn’t as deep & the sand isn’t as white but its still fun to just put your goggles on & watch the diff. kinds of fish swim by. i do hope though that they place tv sets on the rooms, it could get really quiet during the evenings & kahit na naka0-vacation kasi, it would still be nice to know what’s going on…

Prue » April 11th, 2007 at 7:14 am

Fuck you. What do you think of Filipina. You are stupid.

Max » April 11th, 2007 at 7:40 am

Hi Prue, we just realized as well as your sister and wife are good fuckers. We had an orgy party and they proved to be perfect partners. We will book again for another party. We were well entertained. Tell your wife I am already missing her. How about you can we try your asshole. Don’t worry we will use good lubricant.

Anthony » April 13th, 2007 at 4:58 am

We are planning to spend a weekend in Bolinao for team building. We heard the beach near to the lighthouse is beautiful and clean. Anyone out there can suggests resort nearby. Please email. jvtmotion@hayoo.com thank you

Kim » April 16th, 2007 at 10:50 am

Tin
Punta Riviera is next to white sand beach and island and river Ilog Malino. The site is beautiful with nice lanscaping and very romantic. The resort is new, clean and the food and service is good but slow to deliver our dinners at Easter. They just build new kitchens that speed up delivery.
My company checking up new El Grande rooms in convention hall for 200 persons for annual outing in June.

dennis » April 17th, 2007 at 5:04 pm

well..bolinao is my hometown. summers are usually spent there and even in the 60’s, the beaches are really great. the only problem is accommodation and food. since the 90’s there has been a resurgence of tourism related businesses in the area. so we now have the trendy resorts …

still, i hope that the houses of the residents will be opened to the tourists for their home stay program to augment the lack of faclities. and hopefully, scuba diving will be developed to enjoy the reefs of bolinao.

hopefully, my uncle’s Long Beach Resort will be renovated soon…

traveler » April 21st, 2007 at 6:09 pm

oh no, we’re booked this april at puerto del sol resort. and im now afraid to go because of your comments.
is there any beach near manaoag church that we can go to?

grace » April 23rd, 2007 at 5:14 pm

hi. we’re planning to go to bominao this may. I hope you can give us advice on which place or resort we could stay. yung cheap lang sana kc 4 lang kami and also kung magkano yung mga tours sa caves, falls, lighthouse etc.

almira » April 25th, 2007 at 10:59 am

i’ve seen the pictures of this place and i really wanted to go there.. can you suggest where we can stay there? how to get there anyway? we will be coming from nueva vizcaya….thanks a lot guys!!! hope you can help us in our travel

hehe » April 25th, 2007 at 8:11 pm

meron po ba kayong contacts dito?

Neil » April 25th, 2007 at 9:42 pm

hello people…
i considered all your comments…same here im planning to visit this place …ive been there before when no resorts were made yet..and its really nice and clean relaxing.like untouch beach yet..
i consider not to stay on that resort puerto del sol..cause im sure those comments are really true especially from mr miguel.

though some parts especially near the light house will be nice to stay..just have a cottage and sure your family will enjoy it….
the money you will spend in that puerto del sol…will not compensate what will you have experience….so i advice you to look for alternatives….dont bite those adds from the billboards…take it from personal experiences…

so try to visit the place and dont consider those resort whose “welcomes and goodbyes” are not worth.

A resort to visit is Punta Riviera Resort http://www.puntarivieraresort.com

lance » April 30th, 2007 at 8:42 am

hi meron po ba kau maiooffer to me na pwede at magandang pwdeng mag vacation but cheap lang that has a pool and white sand beach thanks pls email me lancemontero@yahoo.com.au or give me a contact number

thanks

Henry Soriano » May 8th, 2007 at 12:43 am

Punta Riviera Resort is full of lies. Neil is right. Don’t buy those “welcomes and goodbye” advert eithier from bill board or website. The water is salty everywhere from bathroom, swimming pool and showers. It is expensive, not worth staying that resort- managers, staff are naive.

I recommend you bring your own water if you go to Punta Riviera.

Honestly, we would have been better off swimming at the beach near the light house where native cottages hire for very cheap. They have not salty water just basic. At least its honest and not over priced.

Come and see us and invest. We can guarantee 100% return of investment within 16 months. Instead of investing on resort make an investment with us.

Henry Soriano
RMF
San Miguel Bldg
Ortigas, Manila

greyzie » May 8th, 2007 at 1:59 pm

by the way, we will be going on may 14..pls advise.thanks

Bill » May 9th, 2007 at 5:53 am

Hey - Hendry!
Actually Neil was talking about bad experiences at Puerto Del Sol. So tell us then, why did you go to such expensive resorts when you have vested interests in native cottages near the light house? Do you have electricity yet, air conditioning and back up generators? What about security? Your story lacks both credibility and objectivity. Do you think that we readers are as clever as you are?

Henry » May 10th, 2007 at 6:15 am

Bato bato sa langit ang matamaan ay huwag magalit - ops aray. I mentioned our BAD EXPERIENCE AT PUNTA RIVIERA and not other resort. Please respect and do not pass blame on others. Its true anyway that not worth staying not even visiting that PUNTA RIVIERA resort. Let customers/ visitors decide di ba.

tin » May 15th, 2007 at 9:36 am

our family will be going to Punta Riviera this weekend. I hope we don’t eperience what Henry experienced. we’ve been going to bolinao the past years but in a different resort & this year we wanted to try Punta Riviera. Oh well, i’ll probably just post whatever it is we experience there. It would be nice to go to the falls… if anyone knows how to get there, i would appreciate a reply.

greyzie » May 16th, 2007 at 8:11 am

We just got back from bolinao last night and we stayed at puerto del sol resort.its actually 5-6 hrs drive from manila approximately 300km from our place quirino highway near balintawak..well..as for us..we didnt much enjoy the place because were a beach lover but the beachfront of puerto del sol in not good for swimming..we arrive around 2pm and it was low tide. its sand are cream in color..but u can feel that it was really a peaceful place..u can think, breathe and just enjoy looking at the beach..

Puerto del sol resort,i can say that it was nice,the pool, the jacuzzi thou it wasnt that warm. u can enjoy the nice garden and landscape. The time we went there was not that crowded probably because its a weekday and election at the same time.The room facilities were okay except for a hot/cold shower not functioning,the other light switch also. We stayed at mansion villa enough for 4 people. But if ure going to check on their rates, its not that worth it because you can still can have the same nice accomodation without travelling 6 hrs to other tourist spot. theres no quite extra ordinary to this place or something unusual.Well thats for us since i’ve mentioned were after the beach. The restaurant a bit pricey and theres no other store nearby. The people in the resort were not rude but not that accomodating.

After we check out we went to Enchanted cave located at patar, bolinao. I appreciate the coconut trees, it was really nice just like in villa escudero..We payed 10/head and 20 for parking because were not going to swim.we just wanted to see the cave. But i know its 20/head if you’re going to stay and swim.But since we have our one yr old with us, were not able to swim and if u have kids with you, its not that safe but it was nice and it was told that the water is cold good for dipping without getting sunburn!

Dont forget to check on abrak, patar white beach..around 30 more minutes from enchanted cave. it a public beach..we pay 30 for the parking and 150 for a nipa hut for lunch..there u can find a good beach to swim..its not actually that white but much better than that of puerto del sol beachfront. u have to bring your own food because theres no resto or even a turo-turo. Were not able to swim beacuse its was so so so hot then.theres accomodation for overnight guest but a fan room only around 1,500/night. we were not able to extend another night because we prefered to have an aircon room.Its near treasures of bolinao but i guess its far more better to stay on this public beach because of its nice beachfront at much cheaper rates. My hubby and i wonder why puerto del sol didnt choose this beachfront even treasures of bolinao.

We drop by at the lighthouse but it was close so we just enjoy the sceneries going back to manila.we were not able to check the samang(bolinao)/tara falls. Overall..for us..bolinao for me is good for a one time visit, travel time is tiring..theres no much activities to this place but in fairness to all from bolinao they have spots good to visit and in a way it was a good experience for us..

this is just our experience, to those who have more fun experience than us..good for you..:)

Jill » May 17th, 2007 at 7:12 pm

Thanks for all the infos. My family is planning to visit Bolinao this June. Im considering Villa Soledad anyone care to comment bout the place. Pix maybe? Thanks.

dfopiso » May 21st, 2007 at 10:22 am

hi lorena,
>> anybody know how much accomodation fee in treasure bolinao?

check their website
http://www.treasuresofbolinao.com

Braxtone » June 14th, 2007 at 7:25 pm

I agree with you ms. tin, we went to punta riviera resort last weekend and the place is perfect, the staffs and manager are all great so i recommend to all travelers to stay their

Brixtle Braxtone

Cielo » June 16th, 2007 at 9:47 am

what is genuine to you ms.cecille, nanggaling na kami sa mga resort n nababanggit dito sa blog , some of them ay talagang sa advertisemnet lang magandapagdating mo dun sus mayyosep im referring to puerto del sol kaya kami nag transfer the second night to punta riviera resort at talagand di hamak na masmaganda kaysa sa puertodel sol okey p mga staff.

Cielo
Makati City

Jil » June 16th, 2007 at 11:38 pm

We just got back from bolinao last night and we stayed at puerto del sol resort.its actually 5-6 hrs drive from manila approximately 300km from our place quirino highway near balintawak..well..as for us..we didnt much enjoy the place because were a beach lover but the beachfront of puerto del sol in not good for swimming..we arrive around 2pm and it was low tide. its sand are cream in color..but u can feel that it was really a peaceful place..u can think, breathe and just enjoy looking at the beach..

Puerto del sol resort,i can say that it was nice,the pool, the jacuzzi thou it wasnt that warm. u can enjoy the nice garden and landscape UNLIKE PUNTA RIVIERA. The time we went there was not that crowded probably because its a weekday and election at the same time.The room facilities were okay except for a hot/cold shower not functioning,the other light switch also. We stayed at mansion villa enough for 4 people. But if ure going to check on their rates, its not that worth it because you can still can have the same nice accomodation without travelling 6 hrs to other tourist spot. theres no quite extra ordinary to this place or something unusual.Well thats for us since i’ve mentioned were after the beach. The restaurant a bit pricey and theres no other store nearby. The people in the resort were not rude but not that accomodating.

After we check out we went to Enchanted cave located at patar, bolinao. I appreciate the coconut trees, it was really nice just like in villa escudero..We payed 10/head and 20 for parking because were not going to swim.we just wanted to see the cave. But i know its 20/head if you’re going to stay and swim.But since we have our one yr old with us, were not able to swim and if u have kids with you, its not that safe but it was nice and it was told that the water is cold good for dipping without getting sunburn!

maverick » June 17th, 2007 at 3:02 pm

and furthermore be careful to your expensive belongings to puerto del sol baka dekwatin din nila, i was there when one of the guest complaining lost of his money to her wallet that he leftr in the room.

john » June 19th, 2007 at 4:29 pm

ano ba mga taong nagpopost dito puro wrong grammar at spelling. magtagalog na lang kayo, nakakahiya sa ibang kababayan natin at sa mga foreigners.check nyo naman english nyo…

Greg » June 21st, 2007 at 6:00 pm

I agree with Sunshine Coast comments. Most of the resort in Bolinao if not all deseve a positive praise. I have myself stayed at few resorts in Bolinao and proved to be alright. Standard is in fact much better that of in the South. At times, there might have sub standard service but doesn’t mean present the whole Bolinao resort at all times. The room tariff and other charges in Bolinao is lower than resort in Boracay, Puerto Princesa in Palawan, Subic and few areas in Mindanao. We travel extensively around Philippines and found Bolinao a fresh, not commercialize beach destination. Anyone who wishes to have a break in a secluded, virgin and laid back environment Bolinao should be in top 10 of the list. There are few historical landmarks such as the very old church in town, picturique chanel, underground pool, falls, Patar Beach and well preserved light house. Their market is abundant of fresh sea food especially seaweeds. This is something we really enjoyed especially with locals honest and warm welcome.

However, you have to see this unspoiled, virgin and remote beach. Good luck and hope also to read your experience at Bolinao.

tin » June 29th, 2007 at 3:14 pm

well, i’m pretty sure naman that all the posts here are based on actual experiences… bahala na kayo if you’ll believe them or not but the best way to find out is to experience the place/resorts yourself. Basta ako, i enjoyed our stay in Punta Riviera and will refer it to our friends looking for a place to go to dyan sa Bolinao. I would also recommend Villa Soledad, although its not as upscale as Punta Riviera, it has its charms if you’re into quiet & rest lang talaga. enjoy!

Ana » July 7th, 2007 at 3:27 am

Wow, ang ganda talaga our visit at Patar beach. We have seen a movie X44 by Bong Navaro and promted us to visit this place. The movie named the beach wikiki beach but it is not. We later found out that is Patar beach near the light house. We stayed at Treasures beach resort. We had the chance to enjoy at this resort where the film shooting was done. Maganda talage, feeling like in paradise. The place is actually looks more beautiful in actual than in a movie. A bit expensive for Filipino average income, but hey who cares as long as we are satisfied with the place and service. It is quiet, ideal for total relaxiation. Water at pool and sea is clean and warm can even swim in the evening. I recommend to anybody this unspoiled and beautiful place.

Angel » July 9th, 2007 at 9:02 pm

Hi! correction pala. We just got back from my visit to bolinao last June 28 2007. we visited all the resorts from balingasay river bridge to Patar the best three resorts na nadaanan at napasokan namin is the Puerto Del Sol. Ito lang ang maganda. The quality of service and facilities, we stayed at Puerto Del Sol the setting of the site/landscape and the structre is perfect perfect the service ay napakaganda, to the mamager thanks for accommodating my family, ur so nice pati narin s mga staff nyo believe it or not the best ang Puerto Del Sol. i best recommend to experience of what Puerto Del Sol’s best.

Merick Legarda

Mam Carina » July 13th, 2007 at 5:39 pm

Hi Mam Carina,

Im ronald of EMJ Travel and Tours,mam kung may mga group or company outing po kayo you call mo po ako sa Tel# 410-6279/84 721-5141 pwd po akong mag handle ng mga group tour or family tour po

thank’s

Ronald S. Cajapay
Sales Manager
EMJ Travel and Tours

ronald » July 16th, 2007 at 10:16 am

hi to all,

im ronald, kung kayo po ay may mga inquiry about sa travel can u call me in my office EMJ Travel and Tours, may mga package po kami like Subic, Pangasinan, Batangas, Cavite, Baguio, Banaue & Sagada Tour, Palawan, Bohol, Boracay, Davao, Cebu etc, may transportation din po kami like van, coaster, car, bus, if you are interested you call me 410-6279/84 721-5141 or my cell no 09217732679

ronald » July 16th, 2007 at 10:40 am

hi Cindy,

im ronald pwede ka pong mag inquire sa amin about any resort in the phil you can call me 410-6279/84 721-5141 EMJ Travel & tours

Thank’s

Ronald S. Cajapay
Sales Manager
EMJ Travel and Tours

ronald » July 16th, 2007 at 10:45 am

hi merick,

im ronald you can call me po dito sa office 410-6279/84 721-5141 may mga domestic package po kami

Thank’s…….

Ronald S. Cajapay
Sales Manager
EMJ TRavel and Tours

Luisito » July 16th, 2007 at 5:01 pm

Hi all,

Villa Carolina also has cell phone number:
+639273362827

Land line number:
+63756960665

Greetings,

Lui

Angel » July 17th, 2007 at 12:20 pm

This is to inform that dated July 9 Blog is not true Im the original author of the message we do not stay at puerto del sol but we stay at punta riviera which is better than puerto del sol trust me .

Merick Legarda

shiela avelino » July 17th, 2007 at 7:28 pm

hey!! ang ganda sa bolinao. well, xempre taga dun ako lalo na ung treasures of bolinao..wow. tlagang mapapa wow ka sa ganda.. tara na kapamilya!!! go go go there!!!

Sonio » July 18th, 2007 at 4:55 am

Merick Legarda is correct. Tama ka dyam mare. It is not a surprise to know that employees at Puerto Del Sol do steal guest’s expensive personal belongings especially jewelry. This is because they are very much underpaid, work 80 hours a week, treated by the arrogant owner not a human, eat left over food, less time given to rest or sleep, staff room is shared too crowded, one small room no aircon 9 staff to sleep, and exploited like slave. We have noticed this stealing of items on our few days stay and one of the staff Ronnie who is no longer works at Puerto Del Sol boosted he is better off stealing guests items than wait his wages and this is common practice at Puerto Del Sol. Everybody is doing it. But items of the resort is not being touch because of regular inventory. The owner treat locals with no respect. Isang besis sabi nya “itong taga rito ay mga bobo at illiterate. It is a sad story to hear.

Mark » July 19th, 2007 at 6:31 am

Notice that many negative comments about resort in Bolinao. What would be the purpose of BLOG? It is usual for guilty doers try to depend themselves. The said owner of Bolinao Resort must respect the say of their unhappy, disappointed and angry guests. The reason why blog is available for us to share our expereinces. Do not try to write portraing yourself knowing everything about the consumers right and law. I strongly suggest you do your thorough research prior to making comments. Why don’t you go at Puerto Del Sol and check our complaint of theft by their employee. If you are in our position you may get very angry if your precious jewellery been stolen don’t you? After all this is all about BLOG. You are naive.

Mark Soriano
RMF
San Miguel Building
Ortigas, Mandaluyong City

anth » July 21st, 2007 at 6:52 pm

Hi, we are looking for a resort here in Bolinao. Mayroon po resort na maayos dito sa Bolinao. Sana share your totoo assessment and recommendation.Saan po yung X44 resort. Thanks

Aris » July 22nd, 2007 at 7:02 pm

Sa Bolinao, the best talaga ang Villa Carolina. Ang mga staff napaka accomodating, bait pa ng manager, si Sir Lui.Talagang “simply the best”. Pwede kayong magpaluto kung ano gusto nyo food. Para kang nasa sarili mong bahay. Na try na namin sa ibang resort, pero Villa Carolina pa rin ang the best! D tulad nung ibang resort, bawat kilos mo yata may bayad. Kaya I really recommend Villa Carolina, kung naghahanap kayo kung saan pwede mag stay sa Bolinao.

May » July 24th, 2007 at 6:01 am

Weddings - punta riviera resort caters for both garden and beach weddings at their Canda Roma. Ask Gener at punta_riviera_resort@yahoo.com for photos and info.

Francine » July 24th, 2007 at 9:09 pm

Hi mark
This is francine is’nt it ur looking for a perfect wedding venue try to visit punta riviera resort hotel, last december 16 2007 my sister got married on that date and the reception held at punta riviera resort at napakaganda at pag kakaayos at pagkatugmatugma ng arrangement un sunset and their infinity pool na background .

puntahan muna lang ng personal un resort at para maniwala ka

regards

Ric » July 28th, 2007 at 5:42 pm

Hi Mark, I would not recommend Punta Riviera for your wedding. You must visit the place first. It is not equiped and fit for your wedding and you will end up disappointed. Visit Puerto Del Sol instead. Visit our website just find Puerto Del Sol, Pangaisan and you will find loads of information about us.

Catherine » July 29th, 2007 at 10:42 am

just visit the place mark, not just viewing the presentation in the website yes u can say nice picture and set up but if u can go and check the place it is a full of lies, and the reality prevail of what the most blog is.

Jun » July 29th, 2007 at 4:27 pm

Dagdagan ko po. Yon pong 2 kapatid nila, si dating mayor Jesus “Boying” Celeste at Ms Margie Celeste ay may tig-isang beach resort na malapit din po sa bayan. Low profile pero fully equiped po. Puede po naman matulog kayo doon at makapamasyal sa mga beaches sa Patar, Ilog Malino at Balingasay. May isa pa pong magandang lugar, ito po ay sa Guiguiwanen Beach, na nasa barangay Luciente. May sarili pong bukal o “spring” na pinaggalingan ng tubig na maiinom at maaring paliguan. Ang Guiguiwanen Beach po ay paborito nang taga- sa amin dahil hindi po mabato at unti-unti ang lalim.Malinis po ang tubig dito. Nandito po yong UP Marine Research Center at malapit sa 2nd Light House ng Bolinao. Tanaw din po ninyo ang malaking isla - ang Santiago island.Ang pinakamagandang pagtanungan ninyo ay ang munisipio ng Bolinao.

Ric » August 1st, 2007 at 12:41 am

Hi Jun, ikaw talaga. E prenomote mo nanaman si Mayor. Pwede kami mamasyal dyan pero pakisabi advance thank you. Dyan kami ang tropa next week kung matuloy kami. Tawag lang. Thank you pards.

Jun » August 3rd, 2007 at 11:03 am

Mark S.

Blog is like a 2 way-street, you can criticize or you can praise. You can ventilate your complain but on the other hand, you can suggest or defend(you said- “depend”).
..May reklamo sa nakawan, bakit ayaw ipa-blotter sa Bolinao Police Dept?…Or isumbong sa media, based sa naka-police blotter maski walang nagdemanda pa …Pag nakikita na maraming naka-police blotter, which is a open to public scrutiny, segurado mapapansin yan…Lalo maraming media na aaligid palagi…Now gagamitn ang blog ng 3 or 5 sinsabing nanakawan..How sure we are na kagawan talaga ito or paninira lamang ng ibang town na competitor nang mga Bolinao resorts?…ibig bang sabihin sa ibang bayan na may resorts wala ring nangyayari na ganito?..Kaya may due process tayo..Halimbawa 5 ang sumusulat na iba’t-ibang alyas na itong si Mark Soriano ay isang manunuba, hindi talaga totoo na siya ito at isang manggagantso, yan ba, guilty na si Mark Soriano sa bintang?…Kaya nga pag may nanakawan, file ng complain sa aming Police…Isa pa pong bagay na hindi ninyo alam…Yon pong mga may-ari ng malalaking resorts na naka-advertise, karamihan po ay hindi taga-bolinao ang may-ari. Pero maski po may partners silang taga- sa amin, hindi sinasanto ng munisipio yan. Kailangan natin mga totoong complainants… para maalis ang mga ganitong kalokohan…Saka Mark, ayusin mo ang english mo , magtagalog ka na lang katulad ko baka maubusan ka!

clownfish » August 4th, 2007 at 7:10 am

dear jun(august 3rd) and jun (aug 4th)…are you the same person? if so, you are contradicting yourself.. to jun aug 3rd, i think you are right…

Junpc » August 4th, 2007 at 12:23 pm

Clownfish, thanks sa good observation mo…Ako nga yong Jun(July 29th) twice na nag-post. At ang Jun sa Aug. 3rd… Yong na-mention mo na Jun (Aug 4th), ibang Jun ito…From now on, gawin ko nang Junpc para pag may ibang Jun na lalabas at least alam natin na iba pala. A I was saying, sa Aug.3, we can not prevent the theft of these unscrupolous employees kung mismong management ay nagbulag-bulagan..Maski anong baba ng salaries nila, hindi excuse na magnakaw…But how can the Bolinao police or the authorities make the necessary legal action kung panay complain lang sa blog?…Isa pang suggestion ko ay sumulat kayo sa media (i.e. national and/ or provincial newspapers). Ilagay ninyo ang true name pero you can request the editor to withold it. .Mismong editor ang magtatanggal ng name ninyo at confirm nila na hindi gawa-gawa lamang yan(Mga provincial newspapers sa Pangasinan, grabe pag tutuligsa yan…maski gobernador or mayor, or hepe ng police binabanatan yan kung natutulog sa pansitan)…A good example, why dont you write the SUNDAY PUNCH- DAGUPAN CITY…Ang editor niyan si Mr. Ermin Garcia,Jr…Di pa father niya pinatay dahil sa mga articles na sinusulat noon ?…Nandyan si Jun Velasco pati si Al Mendoza…Yong kapatid ni Secretary Duque ng DOH, isa sa editor, naku maski sino ka pang hari sa pangasinan, hindi ka titigilan pag may anomalya ka… Sa mga shortcomings naman ng mga resorts sa mga serbisyo, maganda ang blog. Dahil ang mga nakakabasa, they can be easily discouraged and be swayed not to patronize that particular resorts. Ito ngayon ang look-out nila. Pero kung crime na, please lang po, file kayo ng complain sa Bolinao police. Pag nalaman ni meyor na tambak pala ang mga ganitong problems segurado na
patatawagan mga owners at yong mga employees pa-imbistigawan kaagad. Hindi lang termination kundi asunto yan. Segurado na kulungan ang bagsak kung hindi makapag-bail. Posible din na tatanggalan ng business license ang resort dahil na-apektuhan ang buong industria dahil lang sa mga shortcomings ng iba. Pahabol po, paki-mention na lang sa blog kung anong pangalan ng resort-owner na ito na nagsasabi ng -
“itong taga rito ay mga bobo at illiterate”.Pakilagay lang po ang pangalan at name ng resorts dito. Personal kung idudulog sa kinauukulan. Salamat po.

Junpc » August 5th, 2007 at 4:21 pm

Tama ka dyam pare. It is not a surprise to know that employees at Puerto Del Sol do steal guest’s expensive personal belongings especially jewelry. This is because they are very much underpaid, work 80 hours a week, treated by the arrogant owner not a human, eat left over food, less time given to rest or sleep, staff room is shared too crowded, one small room no aircon 9 staff to sleep, and exploited like slave. We have noticed this stealing of items on our few days stay and one of the staff Ronnie who is no longer works at Puerto Del Sol boosted he is better off stealing guests items than wait his wages and this is common practice at Puerto Del Sol. Everybody is doing it. But items of the resort is not being touch because of regular inventory. The owner treat locals with no respect. Isang besis sabi nya “itong taga rito ay mga bobo at illiterate. It is a sad story to hear.

clownfish » August 6th, 2007 at 7:52 am

to the original junpc aug 4th…it is hopeless with this blog, two smart alecks are using your name again.. anyway, we can distinguish them from their language, one is underpaid garbage collector, the other frustrated nudist..

clownfish » August 7th, 2007 at 7:22 am

I am the original clownfish.. it seems the same wise guy is using my name like junpc… i will no longer use this name in this site. this wise guy has an ax to grind with puerto del sol but is too coward to stick to his own name..

Junpc » August 11th, 2007 at 9:36 am

To original Clownfish, tama ka…I know you have a pure-heart.We are trying to help these poor guys here who were victimized by these thieves…Wala tayong magagawa, ginagawang biro na lang at katawa-tawa…Anyway, just keep in touch sa mga personalities na na-mentioned ko…As a native bolinaon, “Rabay ko tamo’ tumulong konran ninakawan konran unmunuran resorts. Ta kai mi rabay nin masida’ yay ngaran nan bolinao.Abaw salamat komoyo nga’min!”

Pal » August 13th, 2007 at 4:56 am

It so good that a travel blog is available for us to use. But sad to say as a potential visitor to your place i doubt the stories posted in particular this junpc and clownfish. They are running the show without any good porpuse this two idiot junpc and clownfish. People are not concern who the hell this people they are referring to. You got to bear in mind that any politicians are elected by the people and act as a servant to the people, community and the chosen region of domain. People should be the judge of how this politicians carry out their duties and should be not be in reverse idiology. You people should raise and seek the just, reasonable and fair expectations from politicians you elected.

A semilar of a moron outlook of junpc and clownfish do not deserve credit. If you two are bored i suggests avoid publishing your personal appeliation or story with politicians because it emabarrasing to other reader how low class the Bolinao. Do not degrade Bolinao beautiful name.

From
Malacanang
Press Office

Dax » August 13th, 2007 at 2:02 pm

Pareng Jonas, awat na pare ko, halata naman na ginagamit lang ang Malacanang Media.Kita mo pati spelling maling-mali yong ibang words. Mga mediaman, pag sinalang sa word processor yong artikulo, ayos na ayos yan at tama lahat mga constrcution at presentation ng sinusulat. Ito e halata na yong isa sa gumagamit ng blog, nagpapaanggap na taga Media. Hoy kolokoy, lumang style na yan. Dami kong barkada na mga media nag-cocover sa malacanang. Mga accredit ng OPS mga ito ha? Saka hindi basta-basta sumusulat mga yan na hindi nilalagay ang tunay na pangalan.Saka nakaka”degrade” sa kanila na ganyan ang response. Naku Pal, hayaan ko na si pareng Jonas ang mag PALalkol sa iyo,ha-ha-ha.

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Dax » August 14th, 2007 at 6:14 am

Suicide….Suicide….Suicide
This is what my thoughts are
Suicide….Suicide….Suicide
I do not have a star
To put in all my hopes
To put in all my dreams
Where will I be without my star.

Before you came
Suicide….Suicide….Suicide
These were my thoughts
But now I am lost.
I do not have these thoughts anymore.
Live….Love….Laugh
That is whats running through my mind.
How I wish I am dead to keep the rest in peace
Because of a stupid sense things got out of control
Cocain cocaine shabo shabo of barangay Malino
High high of barangay Patar
Shh.. shh.. Celeste of silence from the headmaster
Chasing money, power and underage girls

Junpc » August 15th, 2007 at 3:27 am

Let’s leave this blog pareng Dax. Sayang ang time mo lang dyan. Yang kausap mong tao hanggang sa harap ng pc yan na palaging nanaginip. Hindi katulad natin na ang sabi ay morons at stupids daw ay may maliit lang na resorts, fishpens at katulad mo na may hardware store at may 2 pinapag-aral sa ADMU na ang isa ay masters ang kinukuha. Nasa Dean’s list pa. Pasama ako sa iyo next week pagkatapos naming magkita ni cong., na tingnan yong pag-demonstrate na jet-skis ng dealer. Marami kasing foreign tourists and dumating sa “dampa” ko noon isang araw at nagtatanong kung mayroon tayo nito.Nagpagawa ako sa isang management consultant ng feasibility studies kung ma-justify na isama ko sa mga serbisyo natin at kikita ng kaunti sa rental fees. Sasabihin na naman na - ang “yabang-yabang” na naman natin. Ganyan kaming “bobo”, ha-ha-ha…Ikaw matalino, ano ka???…

Dax » August 15th, 2007 at 3:47 am

Correction. Pareng Jun do not leave this blog para maykasama ako. Sayang kung iwanan mo ako. Palagi ako sa komputer at ang time ko ay palagidyan. Yang kausap mong tao hanggang sa harap ng pc yan na palaging nanaginip. Katulad natin na ang sabi ay morons at stupids daw ay may maliit lang na resorts, fishpens at katulad mo na may hardware store at may 2 pinapag-aral sa TADMU na ang isa ay grade 1 ang kinukuha. Nasa especial list pa. Pasama ako sa iyo next week pagkatapos naming magkita ni sugar daddy., na tingnan yong pag-demonstrate na helicopter ng dealer. Marami kasing foreign tourists and dumating sa “resort” ko noon isang araw at nagtatanong kung mayroon tayo nito.Nagpagawa ako sa isang recruitment agency ng mapa abroad natin itong mga walang alam dito. Kung ma-justify na isama ko sa mga serbisyo at kikita ng malaki sa fees. Sasabihin na naman na - ang “yabang-yabang” na naman natin. Ganyan kaming “bobo”, ha-ha-ha…

mel » August 15th, 2007 at 7:55 am

Let us go to Bolinao . Lets enjoy the sceneries, the beautiful beaches and the hospitalities of bolinao people. The peace and order is excellent. Try to visit other spots and its cheaper than the services offered by the resorts.

junpc » August 15th, 2007 at 4:44 pm

Ako po ang totoo na JUNPC.Kung sino kaman na gumagamit ng aking Junpc nangugulo lamang. We from Bolinao are decent, honest and ward working. Ang mga tao dito ang pinaglilingkuran at pinaalagaan ang industriyang torismo. Hindi bobo ang tao dito na sabi ng Puerto del sol owner. Ang walang pagkatao ay owner of Peurto Del Sol. Respect the locals of Bolinao. You may have the money but it is useless if you don’t treat us with respect.

Dax » August 16th, 2007 at 12:31 pm

Katulad po nang sabi nang pareng Jonas ko, huling mensahe ko na rin po ito. Salamat po Sir and Mom sa paggamit po nang natatangi ninyong website.Yon pong huling mensahe ko ay noong pang ika-15 ng Agosto sa oras ng 2:22 am.Anumang sumunod dito na nanakalagay ang pangalang Dax, hindi na po ako yon. Dito po sa amin sa Bolinao , ang daming trabaho ngayong summer dahil dumarami ang mga turista . Mga unproductive na balitaktakan na ito ay dapat magkaroon ng closure. Hinihikayat ko po ang iba na patuloy ninyong tangkilin ang blog na ito. Ipagpatuloy po ninyo ang pagbigay ng puna at obserbasyon. Pero kung may nakikita naman kayong magaganda, huwag po sana nating ipagkait na sasabihin dito. Patuloy po naming babasahin ang mga sinusulat ninyo. Positibo man o negatibo, sama-sama nating tangkilin ang turismo ng Pilipinas. Hindi lamang ang aming bayan kundi sa ibat-ibang dako nang ating bansa.Mabuhay tayong Pilipino!

Mica » August 16th, 2007 at 12:43 pm

Hay salamat, sana wala nang maanghang na sulatan sa blog na ito.Nakasawa na mga gulo at galit sa isa’t isa.Kaya nga mga ibang bansa katulad ng Thailand,Taiwan at iba pa napag-iiwanan tayo kasi kapwa Pilipino naglaban-laban. Maski ano pa man,we are still Filipinos. Dito sa USA bilang pinay nurse, nagkasama-sama mga kababayan natin, bakit sa Pilipinas nagkakawatak-watak pa. Kultura ba or kagawi-an na?. Nagtatanong lang po. Ay, di pala turismo sa Bolinao ang pinag-uusapan. Wrong topic ata ako,hehehehe…Sorry po

Nero » August 16th, 2007 at 2:43 pm

Noong sinu-shooting “ang Pinakamagandang hayop”…na si Rufa ang bida, kung hindi ako nagkakamali yong simpling resort sa pagitan ng IlogMalino at Balingasay ay narentahan ng producer sa mga artistang gumanap dito. Mayroon din resort ang mother o kamag-anak ni Miss Ann Curtis dahil taga Bolinao ang nanay niya. Yong kilalang reporter ng GMA Channel 7 na si Mikee Pulido na anak ng Mayor ng Anda ay may resort naman sa Anda kung nasaan ang sinasabi nilang Tondol White beach.

Nero » August 16th, 2007 at 3:02 pm

Noong nakaraang halalan, ang dating tauhan ni Sen.Ping Lacson na si former PNP officer, Col. Paul Tucay na dating miembro ng PA0C-TF ay lumaban sa pagka-alkakde laban kay Mayor Alfonso Celeste. Kaya lang natalo. Taga Bolinao din po siya, katulad ng uncle niya na si PNP Gen.Samson Tucay na incharge sa “rehabilitation” ng mga pulis. Balita ko may resorts din po ata mga kamag-anak nila.

clownfish » August 16th, 2007 at 3:38 pm

to the genuine junpc and dax, mabuhay kayo!! at mabuhay ang bolinao !!! plan to visit the place, specifically, up msi.. the origanal clownfish.

Plitz » August 16th, 2007 at 11:44 pm

Im following regularly the exchange of words on this blog. There should be a decency naman.Hindi naman moron or stupid mga nagbabasa dito. We know who is who. Profanity will not make you dearer to the readers.This guy either a sexual pervert or drug addict, or both. Do you have ADDS also?

Nero » August 17th, 2007 at 11:12 am

Ronie or whoever you are, Puerto Del Sol is a corporation not a single proprietor. Mga investors magkasama sa board of directors .Yan bang owner kamo, baka naman isa lamang na katiwala or cashier di kaya? If you remember his name pls mention it to us or give us some brief description for identification, mas maganda , di ba? Madali kasing manira ng kapwa tao but there should be a due process naman. Kung tingnan mo si Lady justice nakapiring. At this moment ano pa bang statement mo at evidences like receipts ? Kung alam mo ang name, isulat muna sa blog. Any Tom, Dick and Harry can share their stories pero back-up mo ng evidences. Sabi nga ni DAx wag tayong NOTA. Sabi nang lumang ads ng Nike, DO IT!

Nero » August 17th, 2007 at 11:50 am

Correction, dapat NATO ( No Action-Talk Only). Hindi NOTA, napagaya toloy ako kay mang jonas, hehehehe.Tatawa-tawa pa itong hayupak na nasa tabi ko. Hoy bading typo lang ito, babatukan kita diyan.

ronie » August 17th, 2007 at 5:42 pm

Nero, mare bakit di ka magusisa sa Puerto Del Sol. Kami na taga rito sa Bolinao sawang sawa na kami sa pagaabuso at walang respito sa amin. Ikaw kung tanongin, ano kaya ang maramdaman mo kung pagsabihan kayo nga di kanais nais na salita na halus di makain ng aso?

Pal » August 18th, 2007 at 10:30 am

Ronie- di ba taga bolinao? bakit ka magtatampo kung sabihin sa iyo na bobo, moron at stupid ka. Di ba ganyan naman kayong taga bolinao. Dapat nga magpasalamat ka at matuwa dahil nagsasabi siya ng totoo. May kasabihan tayo na “Ang nagsasabi ng tapat ay pagsasamang maluwat?” Nagpa celebrate ka sana dahil nakatagpo ka nang tunay na kaibigan at hindi plastic.

Ariel » August 19th, 2007 at 4:38 am

Hi Mark, masarap pala si mrs mo. Di mo ba alam na tinataihan yung ulo mo. Paki sabi sa kanya nasarapan ang mga tropa. Hindi mo ata nabibigyan ang kaligayan ng mrs. mo. Diba may nunal siya sa kanya? Kaya umayos ka, umpisa lang ito. Huwag mo ipagtangol ang mali. OK

Jessie » August 20th, 2007 at 2:34 pm

Jessie…

you have a very nice blog and very informative article…

Jericho » August 21st, 2007 at 1:23 pm

We went to Bolinao the other month. My wife and I decided (newly married kami) to visit other beautiful places here in this town. My barangay then dito with several waterfalls.I forgot the name of that place and it so beautiful.May pagka-rain foresh ang paligid. Few people visited this site so its like in virginal state pa.We hiked a little just to reach this place. The water is so clear and look fresh. We went to Guiguiwanen beach also . The sand is smooth better than the beach of some resorts going to Patar. Its not rocky and we walked more than 50 feet before the level of the water reach our neck. On the nearby hill, on top of this beach is the 2nd Lighthouse of Bolinao. As you climbed the lighthouse you can see the vast area of the China sea, the island they call Santiago and the nearby Bolinao Picucubuan Port. We discovered that the spring in Guiguiwanen is the source of water supply for the whole Bolinao town. One of the old folks we met, told us that the channel of water between the big island of Santiago and the Port of Bolinao, were several world war 2 sunken ships, mostly japanese war-ship bombed by American bombers. We saw several scuba divers at that time riding a motorboat, we dont know their destination . We lived in Quezon city and we liked this part of Pangasinan. We did not rely on the food stuff from our resort. We bought the fresh seafood near the town.We cooked it and its so wonderful. Daming bagoong kaming nabili. This famous bagoong pangasinan pala, their salt they used for processing coming from Bolinao and the nearby island town of Anda.Next time, we will visit the Tondol white Beach.They told us that it is the “Boracay” of Pangasinan.
The roads are well maintained and the expenses? Within the budget. Yon nga lang, there is a big room for improvement if we wnat to reach the level of well-developed tourism industry like Thailand. Im sure we will catch up as long as we patronize our local tourist spots. Good news! Few days ago, positive si mrs,he-he-he…Mukhang made in bolinao itong baby namin!

Mark » August 22nd, 2007 at 5:27 am

hi willinor, go to Punta Reviera. Good fascilities, friendly staff, not expensive and safer.

may » August 23rd, 2007 at 1:07 am

hi melanie !

sa Villa Carolina is the best place in pangasinan..hindi sya expensive and sobrang ang bait ng staff.safe lahat ng mga gamit nyo doon dahil sobra ang pag aalaga ng mga staff dun…call this number 09273362827 sir lui .we’ve been there just last aug 15-16 at talagang nag enjoy kami..the whole familia and my kids ….

Mark » August 23rd, 2007 at 10:58 pm

Puerto De Sol is not at all safe. Go to Punta Reviera, Villa Solidad, Treasures Bolinao, Dutch. You will find many places along the way.

ronald » August 25th, 2007 at 11:56 am

kung cheapest rin lang ang hanap nyong accommodation ok po ang garden paradise resort, masarap po ang mga pagkain sa resort na ito, karamihan ay sea foods po aircon-ditioned room at kung kayo po ay mahilig sa live band meron po ang resort na ito, at ang mga staff po d2 ay ay napakagalang at mababait, kung interesado po kayo sa bolinao you can call me d2 po sa opis (02)4106279

thank’s

nero » August 25th, 2007 at 11:24 pm

Paki-usap ko sa mga owners/managers/officers ng mga Bolinao-based resorts… dahil katulad din ninyo ako na gumagamit ng blog na ito. Mayroong iba sa atin na nagpakilalang mga “kliyente daw” na bumabanat sa mga ibang resorts. Later on “iniiba” ang pangalan tapos sabay naman na ina-advertise ang resorts nila. I agree sa mga obserbasyon nila mang Dax… dahil kung walang ebidensiya na linalabas kundi panay puna lamang ay hindi totoo mga ito. It will defeat the purpose of this blog kung makisawsaw pa kayo. Hayaan natin mga totoong patrons to vent their complains so that we can improve our services and facilities. Have you notice, hindi ako nag-advertise ng resort ko for delicadeza. Long range program kasi ang promotion ng local tourism.It will not survive kung self interest lang ang masusunod. Maraming salamat Jericho sa suggestion mo.Im calling Ronald, our president to answer the call of this gentleman.

Jericho » August 25th, 2007 at 11:41 pm

I got the name of the president of this association but I don’t remember the name of their organization. His name is Mr. RONALDI TORRES and his email address is: jaytorres@yahoo.com. Mr. Torres if you are reading this, why dont you post the names of your members so we can acknowledge them? Thank you very much.

Oming » August 26th, 2007 at 1:04 pm

Mukhang tama ang sinasabi ni Nero na may mga resorts na gumagawa ng gimik para makilala at the expense of others. Nabuking kasi kaya itong si Antonio ay nag-iintriga na. Kayo ata ang the same person Antonio at Mark. di ba ikaw Mark ang nagsasabi ng hindi maganda sa aming taga bolinao. Sadtan kobpal ropa mo nin mamarita doka komin tagabolinao?

Oming » August 26th, 2007 at 11:51 pm

Duwag kayo na nagtatago sa ibat-ibang pangalan. Hindi naman kayo taga bolinao.Nakabili lang kayo ng lupa sa amin. Paki-define nga ang ibig sabihin ng stupid? Sa blog anything puede pag-usapan. Maganda nga na paminsan-minsan laliman ang pagusapan para malaman ng nagbabasa ang mga issues.Saka wala naman akong binabanggit na hindi maganda pananalita. Yang pagsabi ng stupid at iba pa, lumalabas na kung anong klasing tao kayo.

Oming » August 27th, 2007 at 6:22 am

May ginawa akong lokal film. Tignan po nyo kung ano ang masasabi nyo. Kung gusto po nyo mag order just email to me.www.youporn.com/watch/48438

Nero » August 28th, 2007 at 2:42 am

To fellow Bolinao resort-owners and supporters,
please let us stop this bickerings. Let us raise the level of discussions in a very positive way. We have many competitors, like the one above. Sa dami ng space ng blog na ito , bakit pa sa Bolinao pa inilagay. Yes, I agree that if there are complains regarding the quality of services, the blog is very accessible to all, to vent their frustrations and grievances, at the same time, an excellent way to express the gratitudes and positive comments. I enjoin all bolinao resorts and related businesses to use this blog for the development of our local tourism industry.

Elmer » August 28th, 2007 at 5:39 am

Nero - Di ka ata natutulog at ang hinaharap mo lang ay komputer. Ano ang sinansabi mo na peace and order at best ang Bolinao. Pare ikaw ay nagshashabo palagi kilala kita. Tumahimik ka dyan kung hindi ibulgar namin ang totoong pangalan mo. Everybody knows there are many issues in Bolinao need urgent attention and action. Peace and order is locking at Ilog Malino. Theft at known resort is prevalent. May be you could solve this ongoing practice at Puerto Del Sol.

yaho » August 29th, 2007 at 11:12 am

TAMA NA ANG AWAYAN. SAWA NA KAMI SA MURAHAN. PAG-USAPAN NA LANG KUNG ANONG RESORTS NA MAGANDA.AT YONG PANGIT AT WALANG KUWENTA IBASURA.

Elmer » August 29th, 2007 at 3:30 pm

Nero- If you analyse the function of blog its an open forum to everyone. We can share our experiences, thoughts and even grievances. Do you think it would be wise to dictate blogers of how they express and what sort of issues they wish to write? Don’t you realize how irritating to everybody your blog? Be constractive and articulate. Huge number of visitors noticed of peace and order need attention in certain barangay of Bolinao, in partcular from Balingasay, Ilog Malino and to Patar. Have you been those places? If not I strongly suggest you must visit to see and experience. Once we checked in at Puerto Del Sol and regetably to express our unforgiveable greivance with that resort. A precious and expensive jewellery disappear from our bedroom. We have reported the problem to Manager and Barangay officials but nothing happens. It even accuses us that we might have lost in other area. If you are in our situation, you may think how irresponsible those people, just ignoring your grievance. On our way to Ilog Malino, drunken guys stopping cars to solicit. This can be frightening for visitors. The barangay is aware of the problem. Why they are not giving action? Despite of the worst expereice we stil consider to revisit this beautiful place and see if there is improvement. Now, I ask you the purpose of this blog and please try to write simple so that most of the readers can understand you and you don’t appear you fooling yourself. Like to hear you comments of SECURITY, PEACE AND ORDER.

Nero » August 30th, 2007 at 10:07 am

Quoted from Elmer- Do you think it would be wise to dictate blogers of how they express and what sort of issues they wish to write?(Aug.29/3:30 PM)

Nobody dictating the bloggers…some of the issues here -kailangan ba tayong magmurahan, katulad ng quote ko sa itaas na …”Ikaw nagshashabo…ibubulgar namin”…OK lang ba ito sa iyo at kailangan bang we have to stoop so low? Can we , bloggers have decency to exhort and discuss things maski magkaiba tayo ng posisyon peacefully? The reading public appreciate very much if we talk nicely. Do you think you can get the support of greater majority maski nanakawan ka pero panay mura at takutan naman ang ginagawa mo? Tell me.

Elmer » August 30th, 2007 at 2:41 pm

Bakit natin ipagkayla ang katutuhanan na nagyayari sa isang resort. We doubt you are one of them, a culpit depending and condoning criminal behaivour such as theft. Ang sinasabi mo pare na wala sa record, puntahan mo mismo ang Puerto Del Sol and experience the way we had experienced. Which resort you claim to own? Be realistic. We the travellers wish to see a secure and peaceful. As I said earlier, the sad experience we had should not discourage us totally to revisit this beautiful place. The question is how will get it better on our next visit. We hope by that time you can make suggestion to us of a few if not many resorts that is safe and secure. The colaboration with barangay official will give attention and action to authorize and unauthorize soliciting. Like to hear your comments pare. Thank you

Elmer » August 30th, 2007 at 8:20 pm

Bakit natin ipagkayla ang katutuhanan na nagyayari sa isang resort. We doubt you are one of them, a culpit depending and condoning criminal behaivour such as theft. Ang sinasabi mo pare na wala sa record, puntahan mo mismo ang Puerto Del Sol and experience the way we had experienced. Which resort you claim to own? Be realistic. We the travellers wish to see a secure and peaceful. As I said earlier, the sad experience we had should not discourage us totally to revisit this beautiful place. The question is how will get it better on our next visit. We hope by that time you can make suggestion to us of a few if not many resorts that is safe and secure. The colaboration with barangay official will give attention and action to combat soliciting. May pundo naman ang gobyerno namin sa mga bangay na ikakabuti ng mamayan. Like to hear your comments pare. Thank you

Elmer » September 1st, 2007 at 6:54 am

Mga kaibigan na travellers. This place is ignoring theft at Puerto Del Sol. Nero, we do not believe you have sympathy to the victim of crime. As far as we are aware the incident was made known the police to barangay official. But you are not reading between the lines even you ignore and you say “ayon sa mismong police na nag-verify sa offical record ng Bolinao Police Detachment , sa ngayon ay walang naka-police blotter na nangyari nga yon” and ” upon the verification of one of the kagawad of that place wala naman daw? Sino ang barangay official na sinasabi mo and who is this policeman? It appears you are one of the manager who condon criminal activity. You do not depend or need to justify neither your position nor situation. We strongly believe this will not go any better. IT IS A COLLECTIVE ROBBERY! Besides everybody knows what is happening at this resort. A COMMON PRACTICE MY FRIEND.

Nero » September 1st, 2007 at 11:26 am

Kung expose mo mga names ng nagpabayang opisyals ng baranggay OK din ito dahil malapit na ang baranggay election. Kung totoo na nangyari nga, matapang kang magbigay ka nang pangalan sa blogs. Pero kung imbento lang naman, huwag naman nating sirain ang kanilang pangalan ano man ang motibo ninyo. Pangalanan mo kung talagang nagsasabi ka nang totoo. Kung meron pang kasamang kagawad o barangay tanod, ilagay mo rin. Dapat TOTOO LANG! Nag-aantay kami…

Nero » September 2nd, 2007 at 11:14 am

To “Elmer”- We are waiting for your response para malaman kung totoo nga mga sinasabi mo…Simpling tanong lang hindi mo masagot. Kaylan nangyari itong insidente at sinong taga-baranggay ang pinuntahan ninyo? Sa iyo din galing mga statement na ito:

…”As far as we are aware the incident was made known the police to barangay official…(posted by “Elmer” on Sept.1 2007 at 6:54 AM)

Sabi mo, “made known”…so confirmed mo nga na alam ng barangay opisyal. Sinong barangay opisyal na ito?

Wills » September 2nd, 2007 at 12:25 pm

C’mon guys spill it out.

Nero » September 3rd, 2007 at 2:00 am

Don, nobody is restraining you. We are free to discuss anything. Nasa explaination lang yan. Akala ko ba matatalino kayo?…My observation is you are diverting the issue because hindi makapiyok si Elmer. It seems that pakana ninyo na “magsisiraan” kaming taga Bolinao. Sasabihin ninyo na may nakawan at may questions sa peace and order sa Bolinao then suddenly pinapasok ninyo ang resort sa Zambalez. It fall into pieces, “pinag-aaway” ninyo kami para mga potential tourists, ma-divert ang attention sa resort ninyo. The readers are very intelligent. They can discern yong mga “spinning” na yan.

ikong » September 3rd, 2007 at 3:49 am

makisawsaw lamang ako. taga ibang probinsiya po ako at hindi sa pangasinan. ang pinagtakahan ko lang, may sariling tourist blog din ang zambales, pero wala namang nag-advertise na taga bolinao doon. tapos lumalabas ang awayan (kuno) nang mga bolinao resorts. yong nag-akusa naman ,wala namang masagot sa simpling tanong.at panay paiwas kung anuano na lamang sinasabi.biglang labas naman ng zambalez resorts na ito. kung baga sa detective fiction, mukhang may larong nangyayari. ano ba igan, yong nag-akusa ba, talaga bang pumunta sa bolinao resort na ito at nanakawan o gawa-gawa lang ng ibang resort na nasa ibang probinsiya para matakot ang mga turista pumunta sa bolinao? nagtatanong lamang po.

nero » September 3rd, 2007 at 11:25 am

Dear readers, the above message (Sept.3, 5:19 am)was posted by either “Don or Elmer.” Paano ka magtiwala sa mga ganitong uri tao kung gumagamit sila ng pangalan ng iba. Whatever you do, bistado na kayo ng maraming bloggers.

To ELMER & DON- to give you the chance to clear yourself, ANONG DATE NANGYARI ANG NAKAWAN?…at SINONG BARANGGAY OPISYAL NAG-ASIKASO SA MGA COMPLAIN NINYO?… Can you answer it now gentlemen?

airies » September 3rd, 2007 at 2:07 pm

Puerto Del Sol is a Lovely place. We went to Bolinao in April 2007 and stayed there for overnight!. We wish to stay for some more days but the resort is fully booked for the entire weeks. I advise you to book in advance. You should try it and check that out for your self. Before you criticized or made unfair allegation to someone think of it a million times. If you really experience irregularity about their service etc. you should concerned this to the Management 1st. Your not been fair! Honestly! I’m looking forward for next summer season to come! ! and I’ve leaned that I should book to Puerto Del Sol at least 2 to 3 months in advance!!!The place is really in demand despite of those bad criticisms, cause people knows how to justify things! We were treated and welcome warmly and because of this were looking forward to explore the whole tourist spots of BOLINAO and Puerto Del Sol is still our 1st choice.

nero » September 3rd, 2007 at 2:24 pm

It is my firm conviction that the alleged “robbery” in one particular resort in Bolinao is not real. Im not an employee nor a friend of the owners of this resort. But as a good citizen of this country we have to uphold the truth. If a particular employee of this resort is really envolved in the alleged crime then we have to do something to correct this. Many readers of this blog will agree with me that some people created this story so that the resorts in bolinao will fight and destroy each other. Who will benefit for all of this? Of course, other resorts who are not Bolinao-based!

Elmer » September 3rd, 2007 at 3:25 pm

Nero - Why are passing the blame at Zambles resort. They got nothing to do with discrediting PUERTO DEL SOL RESORT AT ILOGMALINO, BOLINAO, PANGASINAN. Aminin na ang katutuhanan. Sinabi na naman ang pangalan ng barangay official who took statement of incident. We know, the next time you write is “walang pangalan dyan dito or that person does not exist”. Puro magsisinungaling ang alam nya sa PEURTO DEL SOL. Pare mabuti pa tumahimi ka na dyan and don’t blame other resort. We were travellers/ tourist in Ilogmalino and victim of robbery.

bero » September 4th, 2007 at 12:26 am

Mark Heminez, naging baranggay captain? wow , pinangalan mo pa sa kontrobersiyal na dating Manila congressman Mark Jimenez na alipores ni pres. Erap. Tapos nakulong sa Amerika sa pagbibigay ng illegal contribution sa pagka-elect ni Pres. Clinton. Matapos makulong ng ilang buwan,bumalik sa Pilipinas. Ngayon biglang naging baranggay captain sa Bolinao? Ano ba yan “alyas” Elmer.Kung anu-ano na lang ang imbento mo . Ang hirap magtahi-tahi ng kasinungalingan ano? Maski abutin tayo ng 100 yrs old, hindi kita tantanan at hindi ako tatahimik habang patuloy mong ginagamit ang blog na ito.

ikong » September 4th, 2007 at 1:15 am

elmer, hindi kaya yong sinasabi mo na nawala sa iyo(a precious and expensive jewellery disappear from our bedroom- sabi ni ELMER), eh plastic lang pala na nabili sa tabi-tabi ng quiapo o di kaya dibisoria.baka ito ay made in china na binebenta ng mga tinderong muslim sa palengke. kung expensive nga yan, sigorado ako na nakareport yan sa polisya. baka polos plastic yan na halagang P 4.95 lang.

Vivian » September 4th, 2007 at 1:37 am

Ikong,I have insomia, thats why Im surfing this blog. Im lol while reading your messages.Your P 4.95 price is very expensive. Here in SM-North EDSA, my daughter can buy that “expensive jewelry” for only 2.95 Made in China. This blog is very interesting. Funny and witty I should add. Keep on posting

nero » September 4th, 2007 at 2:33 am

If you are one of the victims, once you published your blog letters and we were able to confirm the information that it really happened, our group can help you. If there are individuals who are complaining or maybe sowing intrigues in other resorts located in other provinces, maybe these same people who tried to malign us are the same people doing it. We are busy serving our multitude guests in my small resort, we dont have time doing hanky-panky business.

nero » September 4th, 2007 at 10:09 am

Naubusan ka na ba nang mga issues Elmer? Sinong matatakot sa iyo, calling the attention of the webmaster? Control for what? Ikaw pa?…We are all using the blog, right? We can ventilate, we can complain , we can ask questions. On the other side, we can explain, we can enlighten and we can answer. Parang sa argumentation and debate yan. Pagandahan ng pag-analisa at paano ipanaliliwanag ng maganda. We are asking you to produce the evidences.Until now NADA!…Maski name ng baranggay captain , ginamit mo pa ang pangalan ni former cong. Mark Jiminez. Hindi kita uurungan at hindi ako tatahimik hanggang nandito ka sa blog na ito!

Elmer » September 4th, 2007 at 1:28 pm

Nero masarap pala ang mrs mo pare he he he. Nag date kami noong naka duty ka August 29. Bakit mo di binibigyan and pero tuloy napilitan sya ng sumama sa akin. Puro sa blog kasi ang kaharap mo. he he he er er sarp nya

taga-bolinao » September 5th, 2007 at 10:51 am

Sitin tawo ket mangka-luang yayna. Maski ani anay istoriawen nayna. Kina namet maibi a ngaran nan tepeten ra kuna. Sayay yaytin sekyo nin kasan magwa sa biyay,ha-ha-ha-ha!

Wilson Chua » September 5th, 2007 at 6:55 pm

We just came back from spending 3 wonderful nights in Bolinao, Pangasinan. We stayed at Puerto Del Sol. Bolinao is a lovely place. The water is very clear and the air is clean. We are actually booked for 3 days and 2 night only, but on our second day we decided to extend our stay to explore Bolinao. And enjoy more the beauty of Puerto Del Sol. It’s a nice walk to the garden, a well manicured lawn then you pass by some of the recreation facilities like the beach volley ball, some cottages and then there’s the game room at the resort were you can enjoy the Free use of Billiard, Pool table, and Dart games for 1 hour. My son enjoyed the free use of Kayak and Canoe at the beach. The resort has good facilities for a group, team building and some conference. When we got there on our 1st day I was surprised that the place is fully occupied, a group of Telecommunication Company is conducting their seminar at the function room. I didn’t expect that since it actually Rainy Season already. A variety of rooms: some for families, some native typical type Bahay Kubo (but air-conditioned) Mediterranean in style. Of course they have swimming pools and massage area is connecting to the outdoor warm Jacuzzi. Wife availed the foot spa service and I enjoyed the Full body aroma massage. The resort goes by the tagline of “The most beautiful and exclusive resort/hotel nestle in the heart of this picturesque town in Pangasinan” and surely its communing with nature at its best. You’ll see the awesome beach with its powdery cream sand; enjoy the laid back beauty of the town and the pleasant staff of the resort.

After passing by the Front Desk office you will notice the Our Lady of Guadalupe station at Main entrance.

Definitely a must see place in Bolinao is the Patar Light House. Here you can see the wide breath taking view of China Sea. Because it has a breath taking view of the sea, is enveloped by beautiful white sand beaches and has a cool breezy climate. (I’d suggest bring a jacket if you plan to stay past 4:30pm) The Light House is the 2nd tallest active light house in the North.

It is about 12 km from the down town area or 15 min travel time. From the down town one must travel west towards Balingasay River. At the corner of Balingasay River on the road of Ilog Malino, make right turn and follow the road toward PUERTO DEL SOL. From there it is about 5 km more consisting of asphalted, cemented and short stretches of dirt road. Having an off road vehicle is not required for this trip up to PATAR LIGHT HOUSE.

Hey did I mention that the movie THE PROMISE of Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin was shoot at the LIGHT HOUSE. Bolinao is really a must see place!!! They have Underground Caves, Rock Formation, Long White Beaches, Balingasay River (We went on a boat ride there. On the boat ride went around the river of Balingasay for almost 2 ½ hours. I think it cost us P2,000. for almost 2 ½ hours boat ride for 5 passenger. We are so amazed when the boat started to move, a group of FLYING FISH is moving towards our way! Imagine this small creature under sea has there own way in WELCOMING visitors . . . we enjoy snorkelling and believe me its my 1st time to see a giant Clam Shell. . . take note a live GIANT CLAM SHELL! ! That was so amazing! !). Old Churches (oldest is the 16th century Old church of St. James Cathedral). We really enjoy the Bolinao Land Tour and Bolinao Boat Tour!!!!! We all got this package at Puerto Del Sol. I’ve been to different places in the country and as I noticed Bolinao is the combination of Palawan, Bohol, Boracay, and Batanes you have to check that out for yourselves. (see more of our pictures at http://www.youtube.com)

Wilson Chua » September 5th, 2007 at 11:14 pm

We just came back from spending 3 wonderful nights in Bolinao, Pangasinan. We stayed at Puerto Del Sol. Bolinao is a lovely place. The water is very clear and the air is clean. We are actually booked for 3 days and 2 night only, but on our second day we decided to extend our stay to explore Bolinao. And enjoy more the beauty of Puerto Del Sol. It’s a nice walk to the garden, a well manicured lawn then you pass by some of the recreation facilities like the beach volley ball, some cottages and then there’s the game room at the resort were you can enjoy the Free use of Billiard, Pool table, and Dart games for 1 hour. My son enjoyed the free use of Kayak and Canoe at the beach. The resort has good facilities for a group, team building and some conference. When we got there on our 1st day I was surprised that the place is fully occupied, a group of Telecommunication Company is conducting their seminar at the function room. I didn’t expect that since it actually Rainy Season already. A variety of rooms: some for families, some native typical type Bahay Kubo (but air-conditioned) Mediterranean in style. Of course they have swimming pools and massage area is connecting to the outdoor warm Jacuzzi. Wife availed the foot spa service and I enjoyed the Full body aroma massage. The resort goes by the tagline of “The most beautiful and exclusive resort/hotel nestle in the heart of this picturesque town in Pangasinan” and surely its communing with nature at its best. You’ll see the awesome beach with its powdery cream sand; enjoy the laid back beauty of the town and the pleasant staff of the resort.

After passing by the Front Desk office you will notice the Our Lady of Guadalupe station at Main entrance.

Definitely a must see place in Bolinao is the Patar Light House. Here you can see the wide breath taking view of China Sea. Because it has a breath taking view of the sea, is enveloped by beautiful white sand beaches and has a cool breezy climate. (I’d suggest bring a jacket if you plan to stay past 4:30pm) The Light House is the 2nd tallest active light house in the North.

It is about 12 km from the down town area or 15 min travel time. From the down town one must travel west towards Balingasay River. At the corner of Balingasay River on the road of Ilog Malino, make right turn and follow the road toward PUERTO DEL SOL. From there it is about 5 km more consisting of asphalted, cemented and short stretches of dirt road. Having an off road vehicle is not required for this trip up to PATAR LIGHT HOUSE.

Hey did I mention that the movie THE PROMISE of Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin was shoot at the LIGHT HOUSE. Bolinao is really a must see place!!! They have Underground Caves, Rock Formation, Long White Beaches, Balingasay River (We went on a boat ride there. On the boat ride went around the river of Balingasay for almost 2 ½ hours. I think it cost us P2,000. for almost 2 ½ hours boat ride for 5 passenger. We are so amazed when the boat started to move, a group of FLYING FISH is moving towards our way! Imagine this small creature under sea has there own way in WELCOMING visitors . . . we enjoy snorkelling and believe me its my 1st time to see a giant Clam Shell. . . take note a live GIANT CLAM SHELL! ! That was so amazing! !). Old Churches (oldest is the 16th century Old church of St. James Cathedral). We really enjoy the Bolinao Land Tour and Bolinao Boat Tour!!!!! We all got this package at Puerto Del Sol. I’ve been to different places in the country and as I noticed Bolinao is the combination of Palawan, Bohol, Boracay, and Batanes you have to check that out for yourselves.

Juan de la cruz » September 6th, 2007 at 6:27 pm

Sa dami dami ng pwede gametin sa blog bakit dito pa sa Bolinao nag post.

traveller » September 7th, 2007 at 3:57 am

Dear Blogers,

Just to say that it is not right to write many blogs with same massages. We like to hear/ read engaging issues or travel experiences that may be benifitial to us (travellers).

Ikongkon » September 7th, 2007 at 6:10 pm

Bakit bawal ba ang mag post dito? Wilson Chua clarify.One country one nation one tourism for all. Tourism benift us regardless where we are in the Philippines.

ronald » September 8th, 2007 at 10:42 am

hi to all,

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nero » September 8th, 2007 at 12:47 pm

Elmer,ang management ng Pueto Del Sol resort ay nagpasalamat sa iyo ng malaki dahil sa publicity na ginagawa mo. Sa marketing, ipektibo sa kabilang banda ang approach ng “reverse psychology.” Lalo kung ulit-ulitin na panawagan. Sa halip na katakutan lalo pang nagpapakita ng interest sa maraming tao para puntahan. Lalo na wala ka man lang maipakitang ebdencia at mali-mali pa mga inpormasyon katulad ng sinabi mo ng pangalan ni Brgy Captain Mark Himenes,ha-ha-ha. Sa isip ng karamihan ng tao nagbabasa, lalo tuloy tumatanyag ang pangalan ng resort na ito. Ituloy mo lang, sa iyo ang puyat at panigas ng daliri mo , sa kanila naman ang kita,ha-ha-ha.

nero » September 9th, 2007 at 1:10 am

Elmer, to give you a good example, yong Mayon Volcano sa Albay. Everytime may report na puputok, maraming turista pumupunta at nag-usyoso. Sabi ng friends ko taga roon ng bumisita ako mga ilang buwan ng nakaraan, pag daw may report ang Philvoc na puputok, dagsa mga foreign and local tourists.Pag wala daw ang warning, kakaunti ang mga turista. Di ba ang purpose ng warning para mag-ingat ang mga tao at makapaghandang lumikas kung kailangan?
Pero its the opposite. Ganyan ang nangyayari ngayon dito.
Sa ngayon ang daming booking na dumarating sa resort na ito. You can see it with your own eyes dahil ang parking area puno palagi. Magaling kasi ang marketing
ng resort na ito at may offices and contacts with different travel agencies sa Metro-manila. I know dahil yong isang grupo ng guests ko galing doon sa resort na ito.Walk-in lang sila at walang reservation kaya hindi na
nakapasok. Tatlong sasakyan nga sila.Pero no vacancy.
.Kaya naghanap na lang sila ng place at mabuti naman, nakita nila ang resort ko.

samyong » September 9th, 2007 at 4:00 am

Hiking to Guiguiwanen Beach from baranggay Luciente ,passing thru the narrow asphalted road, near the Daloy-daloy beach,we noticed several very old concrete tombs few meters from the side of the road. They are covered with thick vines and tall grasses. Maybe hundred years old. Some have cracked opennings. We tried to peep what is inside. We see parts of old-decayed coffins but we can’t see any skeleton inside.The burial site is very far from the public cemetery. We dont know if that place is haunted but we felt the strange coldness and silence of that site. After we passed that site, we can hear the birds chirping.What is the mystery of these very old tombs?

samyong » September 9th, 2007 at 4:30 am

The mystery was, when we came back to see the old man again. We can not locate him. We asked the people living in the cluster of houses where we found the old man, but they told us that its impossible for that man to live long.If that battle happened between the year 1895 and 1898, then he should be more than 100 yrs old. According to several people, the story about burning the corpses when they can not buried the multitude dead anymore, they resorted in burning them in the spanish house was true. Their deceased great-grandfather shared similar stories to them.They pointed to us the location of that house to us. When we went to that place, just the same when we went to that old tombs, strange coldness greet us.Who is that old man who talked to us then?

Cathy » September 9th, 2007 at 6:33 am

Dear Samyong, if you want to know more about the history of Bolinao, I invited you to come to Philippine National Museum near Rizal Park in Manila.There you can read the articles and see the the actual various ancient artifacts displayed on the lobby. Pls visit also the archives dept and see for yourself why Bolinao is a very exciting place to go. Our first Miss Universe pageant beauty holder in 1960’s, Miss Gemma Cruz, was a constant visitors of this town during her younger days. She was married then to one of the scions of Araneta family, former owner of Pacific Farm, the largest salt producers in the Philippines, occupying more than 500 hectares of vast land in Bolinao near the Caquiputan channel.

cathy » September 9th, 2007 at 2:32 pm

To Bing, a friend of mine, from bolinao, now residing in USA, showed to me the copies of clippings of an article published in Europe by a noted foreign historian.Actually the original clipping of this article was given to one of his younger sister by the group of priests from Vatican when they visited Bolinao a few years ago. The group thought that his father, a former chapter president of Bolinao Historical Society, will be able to guide them.Unfortunately their father died of cancer in 1998. I can’t divulge the name of one of his sisters because of the sensitivity of this information. But some of the present officers of Bolinao Historical society which is affiliated with the Philippine Historical Commission are aware of this Vatican investigation.

julianne » September 9th, 2007 at 6:00 pm

Each and everyone is entitled to an opinion. But a not good opinion can cause harm particularly if business is at stake.Bolinao is a beautiful place trying its best to sell local tourism because of the unspoiled beaches and natural resources they have like caves.From the existing regular resorts came an exclusive high end resort which brings class and name to the place.Its good! jobs will be open to the natives, existing resort can now have the chance to improve their own place, new investors can come in to built additional new resorts.Local tourism is now in its way to the national market and even to the international market.To speak in reality, many 5 star hotels and resorts are also having different problem with guests.It boils down to the saying-You cannot pleased everybody.Lets just be happy of shortcomings that we encounter in our everyday lives.Lets focus on the positive side of life that makes life easier.HAVING A VACATION IS FUN and FUN IS BOLINAO.From my point of view I find PUERTO DEL SOL the right place for my family.My children loves the room and the pool.Its very relaxing and great ambiance.Service is their priority,although we were told that 90% of the staff are locals and that its being trained by Managers which are Manila hired and experienced coming from established hotels.Great, they really give jobs to the locals, a minus factor unemployment problem of the municipality.GUYS, VISIT BOLINAO! Dont just relay on blogs,experienced the truth.Mabuhay and Turismo ng Pilipinas!Mabuhay ang turismo ng Bolinao!

nero » September 10th, 2007 at 8:45 am

Few days ago, I attended a party. I met some of the young employees of different resorts in Bolinao because the young children of the hosts are their barkadas and former classmates. They shared to us their experiences working with these establishments. The have common grievances, low salaries and incomplete training. I have my own resort, not those 5-star type. But I provided my new employees with comprehensive training. I contracted an experienced H & R trainor from Manila. I see to it that all applicants passed the neuro-psychiatric exams and drug testing. I required them to get police clearances from munisipio. Once they met these requirements, my nephew from Quezon City , an accredited psychologist, will conduct the battery testing to my applicants. After they reach the 6 months probationary period, I automatically increase their salaries. For those with exceptional performance, an additional increase with bonus. I treated them with respect and I have rules and regulations to impose if they commit infraction. Now, the fruits are started to bear. I got few absencees and tardiness. The morale are high. The performance are above average! My big question to these big resorts, why dont you train your employees well, give them the proper salaries and make them a part of your business? I am a native Bolinaon and as I read the messages posted in this blog, of Samyong and Cathy I wept…I am small owner of resort. I dont have multi-million investment for a big-luxury resort. But do you allocate a certain portion of your capital for these small people so that they will be your most important asset? I know the owner of the lot in Balingasay where they found the excavated burial sites of these proud native Bolinaons. They lived in the past, as a proud and cultured people. The lot was owned by the parents of the late Arnulfo “Ompong” Cabrera. A former general manager of Pangasinan Electric Cooperative,Inc.or we fondly called PANELCO. I know that most of the owners of these big time resorts are non-bolinaons. But I beseech thee, not to forget your employees.Pls train them, respect them and give them their proper dues.And they will work hard and love you more….

ashley » September 10th, 2007 at 10:50 am

ang ganda ng bolinao

henry cariño » September 10th, 2007 at 3:36 pm

helow po!!!!
i am a citizen there in bolinao but i am studying now here in baguio city….
and my friends want to go their especially when they knew that there was a white beach resort…

Cathy » September 10th, 2007 at 4:36 pm

Nero, I want to know if you are a Mason or a member of Free Masonry? My dad( bless his soul) used that words, “beseech thee” always. That old english words used by the King James Version of the bible. He was an active member of masonic lodge before he died. There are many bolinaons who are members of this “secret” society. So you are the “brother” of Dale and Popo Cabrera. Dale is married to the niece of Speaker JDV. Mr. Vivencio Caasi, the owner of Bolinao Security, Mr. Manuel Ortega,a retired executive of Dept of Tourism and relative of the Ortega political clan of La Union.Another guy, the late Bapa Inong (Catalino)Catanaoan,a known journalist and a local historian, also a member of this group. There are many of them in our town.I remember about my father when he discussed with us about fighting for principle .His favorite verse from the holy book,” The truth shall set you free!”

Antonio » September 10th, 2007 at 8:50 pm

Thank you all for raising few issues of employment responsibilities to owners/ operators of Bolinao resorts. I came accros to read a post from earlier blogger had mentioned of employees being paid well below the average wages set up by our government. The working conditions neither not fair nor reasonable. Nero must have all rounded current knowledge of how Bolinao resorts being managed. When we heard our fellow Bolinao being exploited we feel sad. Those owners should at least give decent wages and proper working conditions. Pleasse bear with me if I have to mention a particular resort published on the blog by earlier blogger. Employees from Puerto Del Sol in Barangay Ilogmalino raised their concern of unreasonable working conditions and no prospect of skill advancement. Theft is prevalent at this resort. We do not know whether this is true. May be those employees morale are very low. It is great that Nero have raised this issue and hope resort owers will address appropriately.

Ikongkon » September 11th, 2007 at 5:31 am

Hoy! Nawala na si Elmer. Buti sa kanya idiot sya he he he… natabunan na sya at patay na sya ano?

ikong » September 11th, 2007 at 10:41 am

September 10, 2007
Bolinao declares 60-hectare sea-grass protected area
BOLINAO–A portion of the municipal waters of this town has been declared as a sea-grass reserve area to allow marine life, specifically fish and shellfish, to spawn and thrive.

The declaration is contained in a municipal ordinance authored by Councilor Simon del Fierro.

The protected zone, located in Barangays Binabalian and Goyoden, more popularly known as Benew, has a total area of 60 hectares with 40 hectares designated as buffer zone.

Limited activities will be allowed in the buffer zone, including traditional and sustainable fishing methods.

The 20-hectare core area will be totally off-limits to the public to maintain the good quality sea-grass and reef habitat.

The management and monitoring of the sanctuary will be undertaken by the Bolinao Sea-Grass Management Board composed of the local community, barangay officials, members of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Management Council and public organizations in coordination with the partner agencies like the municipal agriculturist for assistance.

Sea grass beds are highly diverse and productive ecosystems which serve as spawning grounds for marine life. #(SUNDAY PUNCH- DAGUPAN CITY)

airam » September 11th, 2007 at 8:34 pm

Mga tagapagbasa. Ito si Mark is defending his position. Mark we know which resort you are with. Just obey the norms of our locality and do not undermind our barangay Ilogmalino. Read those earlier blog like Antonio, Nero and Cathy they have good say about protecting our tourism industry. If you are one of the manager/owner/ operator better examine your backyard. Kami dito ay working hard and no wish seeing us being used. Hindi kami cheap dito sa Bolinao. We are proud of our heritage. We have culure and history. Dayuhan kalan dito.

nero » September 12th, 2007 at 1:16 pm

The affidavits that were furnished to us deals not only in labor exploitation but also sexual exploitation and harrashment. Majority of the employees are young workers. They are at the mercy of the owners or managers.
- One affidavit described how a particular manager or owner?, sodomized a young man. The young man was hospitalized afterward because his anus got infected. The manager gave a sizeable amount to the parents and the victim just to shut their mouth.The young man can not file a complain because when it happened, the “scene” was taken by a hidden video camera;

-Another affidavit, that their married-manager , have sexual relationship with a minor,their co-employee, until now. This young woman(malaking bulas) look like an 18 yrs old but she is only 15. Althought the young lady was willing to accept the carnal relationship, in our law, thats a statutory rape. Remember the Cong.Jalosjos case with a minor prostitute?;

- Another affidavit, explained how their manager, impregnated one of her employees. This woman forced to abort the baby because she was threatened by the management that they will relocate his manager-boyfriend to other places;

-Another manager or owner(?), they call him “super-manakis.” Everytime he talk with particular female employee, he see to it that he can touch them “accidentally.” They found out recently that his office had this “peephole” so he can watch the female employees change their clothes in their dressing room.He used his cellphone-camera to record the “event.”

- Another supervisor, although married, “dated” several young men employees if they want to raise their wages.Super lakas daw ng supervisor to the management.Without his recommendation, these male employee have no chance at all;

These affidavits were notarized and witnessed by some important people in the community.

nero » September 12th, 2007 at 1:34 pm

We have the names of the resorts and the complete names of these managers and owners envolved. But we will not reveal them at this time. To the management, pls do not cover up the misdeeds of your managers envolved with these sexual offenses. If they are guilty, terminate them. Pls conduct a discreet meeting with your employees to find out the truth.To the guilty one,we know that some of you have the resources to obtain the best lawyers and strong connection to some powerful people, specially the judiciary. But we are prepared help these young men to fight the long battle if you dont want to change your way.

amirah » September 12th, 2007 at 4:31 pm

hi to all! well sa nababasa ko dito, di ko maintindihan kung bakit paulit ulit yung one person dyan at puro masasama sinasabi about puerto del sol….para nga ba sa pagbibigay ng information sa mga tourist para di na maulit or naninira ka na lang ng sadya dahil di ka napagbibigyan sa mga gusto mo or isa ka sa mga binabayaran para sirain ang resort? if you will tell me that I got the wrong idea and you are just the so called concern citizen and trying to protect the inocent well i guess i cannot see your point. If someone stole my jewelry on the day that i’m in the resort for sure i will not just keep my mouth shot and do nothing at all I would make extra action not just go to the barangay and file a case. Ano magagawa ng barangay? sa nakikita ko naninira ka dahil binabayaran ka your not really concerned at all come to think of it madaling araw sasagot ka ng blog para manira? hey guys! check the time so you could see what I’m talking about. Imagine simula morning hanggang madaling araw halos whole day ginagawa ang pagsagot sa blog! ano yun? yun lang ginagawa nya sa buhay nya ang sumagot sa blog… hay nakakasira ka ng ulo kung sabagay kung ikaw ba naman ang bayaran lang para manira at yan lang ang gawin bakit nga naman hindi diba magkakapera sya agad mag type lang sya ng panira sa iba.

Sinisira nyo ang possible na pag angat ng isang lugar i’m not just referring to Puerto del sol but also to the other resorts around the area. Thefts are not only found at one area, they are actually everywhere. As long as they want to steal something they would do that not only to one place kahit saan merong makakati ang kamay. At dun naman sa nagsasabi about employees ang nagnanakaw how would you know? are you one of those employees before? alam mo din kung how many hours ang pag-work nila pano mo nalaman? nag interview ka ba? nagtanong ka ba sa HR nila? nagkwento ba ang staffs syo? (which is impossible)sa pagkakaintindi ko eh the only way to know all those things is employee ka namaybe dahil sa pangit na ugali mo eh pinaalis ka ng resort to find someone much better dhail nga may ugali kang pangit…

well ano masasabi mo? for sure gagayahin nanaman nya ang name ko! pag ginawa mo yan isa lang masasabi ko totoo ang hinala ko na employee ka nga dati ng resort na naninira ka dahil di ka napagbgyan hehehe kawawa ka naman.

Mark » September 13th, 2007 at 6:03 am

Can you confirm to us Nero the name of the resort, manager or owner you are refering to have comitted labor and sexual exploitaion.

nero » September 13th, 2007 at 9:56 am

As a Rotarian this is my basis for exposing these exploitation:

The 4-Way Test

Of the things we think, say, or do:

Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned

Mark » September 13th, 2007 at 6:50 pm

Can you confirm to us Nero the name of the resort, manager or owner you are refering to have comitted labor and sexual exploitaion

Airam » September 14th, 2007 at 5:51 am

Hoy, Mark. Huwag kang magkunwari na nag-tatanong kung anong resort which committed labor and sexual exploitation. Do not cover up what is happening in your backyard. Sawang sawa na kami dito sa Puerto Del Sol. Your management style exploiting us locals here. Tuloy kami dito sa Ilogmalino ay nagkakainitan dahil sa inyo. Management/ owner of Puerto Del Sol do not respect us. Sana ma bankcrupt at tuloyan mawala kayo dito. Marami resort dito run with respect sa amin, especially to our children. They know how to take care our natural resources di gaya ninyo, basura nyo tignan nyo.

nero » September 14th, 2007 at 11:24 am

…ng mailabas na si kuya sa ICU at inilagay na sa ward. Dinalaw namin siya kasama ko mga pinsan ko sina XXXXX,XXXXX at XXXXX. Maputla at payat ng husto si kuya ng makausap namin.Kinuwento niya ang nangyari sa kanila…..Pinag-overtime daw silang tatlo dahil maraming guests ang dumating sa araw na yan….Pag-uwi, inabangan sila ng manager nila na si XXXXX. Dahil may lakad yong isa na kasama nilang si XXXXXX kinabukasan, kaya silang dalawa na lang ang nagpaiwan. Nakita din sila ni ate XXXX na papaalis at binati pa….Inilabas ng manager nila ang mga mahahaling alak at ilang pulutan malapit sa lugar ng XXXXXX kung saan mayroon ang XXXXXXX. Sabi nang manager nila, pag-usapan daw nila ang gagawing promosyon kasama ang pagtaas ng sahod nila….(more)

Lorene » September 15th, 2007 at 3:58 pm

Kung naargabyado ka magcomplain ka sa tamang tao. Para makuha mo ang justice!!! Walang mangyayari kung puro sa BLOG lang kau magsasalita. Kasi kung totoong may naargabyado may magcocomplain or magkakaso. Kawawa ka kung BOBO ka at hindi mo alam on how to get justice!

Puro kwentong barbero kayo. Anyway i know that wise and smart person will think mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnny times before kayo paniwalaan. Kasi puro walang basis ang mga aligasyon nyo kaya hangang BLOG lang kayo.

Lenny » September 16th, 2007 at 2:32 am

Kababalyan Nero ituloy mo ang laban. Nagbabasa kami sa nangyayari dito sa blog na ito. Alam namin na kaunti lang ang mga ganitong resorts na ang may-ari at managers ay kasama sa sexual exploitation.Nabalitaan ko na ang ibang resorts nagpatawag ng meeting sa kanilang mga tauhan lalo na sa mga babae. Takot na ang may-ari/managers na matagal ng nagsamantala sa kababaihan .

Sa ganang akin kaya yang Lorene na yan ay gustong mapalabas kung sinong grupo kayo para madali kayong takutin, sirain at bigyan ng pera ang mga biktima para tumahimik. Tatanggalin ang mga employees na nagbigay ng inpormasyon sa inyo. At kung sakali na nasa korte na kung may demanda na-ihain na , magiging “sub judice” na at hindi na basta bastang maipalabas sa blog. Sabi ko nga, matalino man ang matsing, mapaglalangan din. Ako ay magbibigay din ng mga nangyayari dito para malinis sa mga uhaw, dayukdok at maniakis sa laman.

Ayaw kong masira ang torismo ng bolinao dahil kami at ng kamag-anak ko dito kami nabubuhay.Pero sobra na kung minsan.Kung ungkatin mo ang mga bagay na hindi magaganda. Sinasabi nila na nakakasira daw ng imahe. Ano bang rason nayan? Di baling magkabuntis-buntis at magahasa mga babae dito basta patuloy pumapayagpag ang mga guilty na resorts.

Maganda seguro Nero na habang sinusulat natin yong pinaggagawa nila, bigay nalang tayo ng “hint” kung anong resorts at pangalan ng mga maniakis na ito? Para sa ganon yong maraming resorts na inosente ay hindi naman apektado di ba?

Kung ayaw mo, maski ako na lang.Total dami kong alipores na gustonggusto na ipaalam ng buong mundo ang mga may-sala. Anong say mo? (Hoy, kayong empleyado may nalalaman, sumagot naman kayo!).

kulaspero » September 16th, 2007 at 4:45 am

Nero sabihin mo sa poblic kong sinong omaasawa sa kapitbahay kong 15 taon lang hikhikhikhik.Kilala ko ang kapatid dahil batch ko sa arnedo high school yan. Kainoman ko pa nga yan sa whitebeach kong saan kami dating namimingwit ng sangitan lawin na masarap irappog,ano ba sa tagalog? nalingwanan kona yata.kainuman ko kanina si paring ik, daming linabey nin tolang. Balita ko pinagresign ang kapatid sa resort dahil pinapa-aral sa upang o sa loson unibersity ng dagupan. Ganda daw ng apartment malapit sa tondaligan. Iba na kasi ang moltimilyonariong siyota. Kwidaw balita ko sa chismoso na kabaraybay ko, may target na naman batang-bata si bosing, ay huwag na, masombong pa ako sa kapatid baka iholog ako sa zigzag ng bani yahayhay makatulog na nga ,nabok akoyna ,hay miwab…

Airam » September 16th, 2007 at 6:30 am

Can you confirm to us Nero the name of the resort, manager or owner you are refering to have comitted labor and sexual exploitaion.

nero » September 16th, 2007 at 11:32 pm

Airam - Puerto Del Sol

Nero » September 17th, 2007 at 2:52 pm

Cathy Im trying to contact you by one of my associates. I want you to know why Im doing this. No makalap may txt na ket ombat ka komon tampor, magwa’ man o kai. Rabay katan makaadap ta pi-erguan tamoy mampangyadi. Kasa et magtanda’ nin si’ko si Nero.Magwa tan mi’kitan sa lugar nin rabay mo. Aberno isen sa lugar moyo sa germinal district. Aberno si sayan ruran ko a ipaka’ kon mangalap komo. Mabistan mitatarosan tamo.Si sayan bosat mo ket ka-batch ko sa CBHS sin saytaw. Mitandaan kami ta mikalamo kami sa basketball team .Abaw salamat kababalyan.

apollo » September 17th, 2007 at 5:02 pm

isn’t about time you experience the sun?
i always visit bolinao with my trunks of LVs and Prada’s or Balenciaga’s but gees got no bad experience (theft or what) with them from the accusations i red from this blog. People stop this never-ending no non-sense arguments, travelers like me were kinda upset with your culture here. Ciao!

nero » September 18th, 2007 at 5:34 am

Cathy, I dont have armed men nor bodyguards. These are concerned friends who wants to help me. I dont know if you are angry with me or what. No need to talk to you this time. Makuray tamoyna sa plano sa biyay. Kasan sager ko komo. Sakalako tamo a kikit nin barangsaya sa mampangyadi sa libedlibed tamo.

nero » September 18th, 2007 at 11:50 am

Pambihira ka naman.Bakit hindi ka nagtatanong? Back-up yan ng opisyal sa RECOM na yong aide-de camp kamag-anak ni mrs. Di ba nakita nang helper mo na may nakaparada na humvees at 6 x 6 truck malapit sa resort ko? Ikaw nga diyan, mga kapatid mo libang ng libang yan, kasama yong isang opisyal ni mayor mahilig magtarget practice. Pag hindi naka-amoy ng pulbura sa loob ng isang linggo, mangingisay!

ikongkon » September 19th, 2007 at 3:09 am

Ay naku nag aaway na ito sin nero at cathy. Too ba na may nangyayari na labor and sexual exploitation dyan sa Puerto Del Sol Resort. Nakakaawa naman ang mga biktima na kababayan natin. Ipagtangul ang tama at suriin ang maling pakikitungo itong Puerto Del Sol. Marami naman ang resort dito sa Bolinao na tama at maayos ang ginagawa nila.

Tanong ko lang po Mga kababayan sawa na ba kayo sa nababasa tungkol sa labor and sexual exploitation na gawa ng Puerto Del Sol na napagkaalaman ni Nero?

Nero » September 19th, 2007 at 11:18 am

Are you threatening me Lorenzo with lawsuit?, go ahead. Kaya maraming namumundok Lorenzo dahil sa ganyang klasing asal mo na brasuhan. We are trying to give justice to unfortunate young people here who are exploited by some of the managers/owners of resorts. Did I mentioned any resorts here? Sure ka ba na yong nagmentioned sa resort mo galing sa akin? Yong gumagamit sa name ko ang habulin mo.

Kaya nga hindi basta-basta napupuksa ang mga pulahang rebelde sa kabundukan ng western pangasinan, malapit sa boundary ng Zambales dahil sa karaingan ng tao nandito sa lugar ng parteng Luzon. You can withhold the food to the common people and he will just complain, but if you take out the justice and prevent him from exercising his right as a human , then the masses , my time na aanib yan sa mga rebelde. Pati yang lugar natin dito sa Bolinao maaring mapasukan tayo. Look at the map of Bolinao. From the main tower of Patar Lighthouse, do you see the mountain ranges of Zambalez and part of western Pangasinan? Diyan nagkukuta ang mga pulahang rebelde. Kaya hindi basta-basta napapasok ang Bolinao sa ngayon because karamihan sa mga tao dito may trabaho at naniniwala na may hustisya.

Tanungin mo mga AFP RECOM 1 and PNP Provincial command kung saan nagkukuta mga pulahang rebelde (NPA), nandiyan sila sa parte ng Agno, Burgos at Dasol at karatig bayan.
Bago lumalala ang problema, let us resolve this matter.

ikongkon » September 19th, 2007 at 6:52 pm

Hoy Lorenzo, have we mention a name? why are you threatening? Sumasangayon lang kami sa nalalaman namin na nangyayari sa Ilogmalino. Your blog created deep heated feelings among the locals here. Your are saying collateral damage sa Puerto Del Sol? Tignan mo ang kapaligiran at bakuran mo bago ka maghusga. At suriin mo ang gamit ng blog. Think the purpose of this blog. Intindihin mo ang sami ni Nero. Sya ay tama!

ikongkon » September 20th, 2007 at 12:14 am

Why LORENZO you are defensive? You must be guilty of wrong doings. Let the people express their views and experiences, after all this is a forum by the people and for the people. If you are thinking on return of your investment and disregard the locals, natural resorces and future consequinces of your act, then you are inhibiting yourself in a ackward situation. Your threat does not make any good to everyone. There are many resorts especially heading to ilogmalino that they know take due care of their environment, from Dutch resort, our honorable Mayor’s Celeste resort, Punta Riviera, Rock Garden, Treasure, Villa solidad and few more small resorts. The way you put forward your disaggrement encourage people to not seeing you here in Bolinao.Sawang sawa na kami dito hearing your name. We want to see a substance of your action - respect us here. Not just because you think you have the money and resources you can do anything, everything you want and threaten the poor people. You know that poor people are defendless due to lack of resources such money, connection and power, and you are taking the liberty to abuse them. Do not understimate our people. They have clean mind and pure spirit. They have sense of feeling and understanding.

MGA BLOGGERS IN FAIRNESS WE LIKE TO READ YOUR COMMENTS.

marian » September 20th, 2007 at 11:23 am

I think you are all wrong in giving accusations that have no basis but to blog it on..As an advice,face the accused in the proper place,present your evidence,file a case, that is how justice is done.Let the resort you are mentioning be given the chance to be heard and defend themselves. Think of Bolinao and not your own satisfaction.

Nero » September 20th, 2007 at 1:09 pm

Lorenzo, we are planning to invite other NGOs like Gabriela to monitor and file the necessary complain.Most of the victims are women. I agree with Ikongkon who said that-
poor people are defendless due to lack of resources such money, connection and power…Pinagyayabang mo ang million-million ninyo.If you think we dont have enought supporters, magigitla ka na lang. Ready to be sued daw , meron ka pang “think again, before its too late”… Nilulugso ang puri nang mga kababayan ko, may gana ka pang manakot, alimutang ka!

team_pinay » September 20th, 2007 at 11:57 pm

anybody knows how to get from baguio to patar white beach? thanks!

Nero » September 21st, 2007 at 2:52 am

KABABALYAN KON MANGADO’ SA BOLINAO, LUMWA’ KAMUYNA!- Komoyon nangibuat sa babali, Arnedo, Balingasay, Ilog Malino anggan Patar nin iti ana sa Amerika, Europa, Middle East, sa asiano nasyon, tumnoy kamo namet. Saray kokanayon tamon anak-anaken nin nabyan kanon trabaho konran saraytin alalakin resorts nin saray min-ikon ket ambo tagadti….saray mamaidap sa kababalyan tamo. Kurang a suweldo , pirmin main overtime, kasa namet lamo’.Kasan binipisyo ra. Si sangkadukaan bana sa kasasaad ra,kasan rispito a ibi ran min-ikon tan “man-osaren” sara. Abaw a klasin exploitation. Hustisya kano? Saray makuwarta magwa’ ran gaw-en a rabay ra. Ani mas importanti et a trabaho?, Bele’ say rispito tan paggalang bilang trabahor ket ginlat ra’ nga’min? Tumnoy kamo nga’min! Ibarita’ tamo konran saraytin kapitalista nin kai tamo rabay a kuwarta ra. No kai ra ibi a kanepegan ran trabahador ket mibwat sara. Andi tamo mading-ey. Andi’ tamo puryan saray kababalyan tamo. MABUHAY SARAY TAGA BOLINAO!! IF YOU DONT TREAT OUR BOLINAO EMPLOYEES WELL, GET OUT! WE DONT NEED YOUR CAPITAL YOU EXPLOITERS!!!

doglas » September 21st, 2007 at 10:57 am

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bilong » September 21st, 2007 at 6:40 pm

I am also a member of Puerto Del Sol.I am aware of the operations in the resort since we got newsletter featuring the activities,amenities,promotions, employees,events, policies of the resort.We are partly owners of the resort since we invested our holiday vacations to them.

This is the first and last time i will answer your blog.The Management already know who you are!I’ve spoken to somebody in their office since I am from Pangasinan.

> You are one of the RESORT OWNER in Bolinao!!!

Hi Nicolas, whos is the resort owner in Bolinao? Tanong lang po.

Nicolas » September 21st, 2007 at 6:57 pm

I am also a member of Puerto Del Sol.I am aware of the operations in the resort since we got newsletter featuring theactivities,amenities,promotions,employees,events,policies of the resort.We are partly owners of the resort since we invested our holiday vacation to them.

This is the first and last time I will answer your blog.The Management already knew who you are. I’ve spoken to somebody in their office since I am a member from Pangasinan.

>You are one of the RESORT OWNER in Bolinao
>The said sexual harrasment and labor abuse is actually taking place in your resort.Your accusations are happening in your own backyard.
>As a Competitor,you are NAIINGIT of what we have in the resort:a hotel system,well trained Managers,complete and maintained amenities,a generator that can support all rooms in case of brown out. And what have you got: an underpaid staff who does all the work in your resort? that is labor abuse.You even do not pay their remaining salaries in case they resigned.You are even unconcern of shutting your water supply at night leaving your guest at the mercy of no water in the room at all…pinag-iigib mo
ang guest mo!!!
>The blogger claiming employees of our resort…I’m sure you are one and the same.We have a happy employee relations since we provide them benefits which you cannot give to your employees.

This is all purely yur own manipulation derive from your INGGIT of our resort, INGGITERA KA TALAGA!!. To the point of damaging the tourism of Bolinao and its organized peace and order.

Anyway, inspite of your blog…we managed to close a full house corporate account. Guest are intelligent for they know what is right and wrong.They can understand that you are doing a malicious campaign to ruin the name of our resort.

We know after this, you will reiterate with more damaging accusations. Go on…for only few believe you and they are only your ALIPORES. The only few people you can fool around.

Be brave to come out.Let the people of Bolinao know what your true color is. For the truth according to you will set us free.

BEWARE..we can now pin point who you are.

Nevertheless, God Bless You.

ikongkon » September 21st, 2007 at 8:18 pm

Nicolas, why you cannot tell us the name of resort who you said “NAIINGIT” Sino kaya yong resort na yon? Spill it out.

nicolas » September 21st, 2007 at 9:21 pm

Do not understimate our resort. We have the connection and means to trace you. We are not afraid to anybody. We are here to stay to do business and see our return of investment regardless result of our actions. Our resort is a main employer in your barangay and you should be thankful.

Nero » September 21st, 2007 at 9:47 pm

“Do not understimate our resort. We have the connection and means to trace you. We are not afraid to anybody. We are here to stay to do business and see our return of investment regardless result of our actions. Our resort is a main employer in your barangay and you should be thankful.” From NICOLAS of Puerto Del Sol Resort, Brgy.Ilog Malino, Bolinao, Pangasinan, Philippines.
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Please read it repeatedly. Hindi ba kayo kinikilabutan sa pinangangalandakan ng taong ito. Ang tapang ng apog at kapal ng mukha…Connection, power, pera. You make us excited. You give us so much challenge to patronize this blog and other blogs. You revive our spirit…
The Power of Rome, the exploit of Napoleon Bonaparte, the war machines of Germany and Japan during World war 1 and 2… Sa atin, si former pres. ng nagdeclare ng martial law, tapos yong nasentinsiahan kaylan lang…. Di ba kayo nagbabasa ng history?…May isang author ng book nagsasabi, “Whom the God wishes to destroy, they make them mad.” Ayan, nagsisimula na…Dont forget what the small David did to Goliath of Philistine…Anong bang Diyos ninyo?…P E R A ????

nicolas » September 21st, 2007 at 10:35 pm

In front of your very own eyes, we acquirirng and acquired your land and soon you will be stranges from you own place of Bolinao. We keep buying your place. We will see who will rule this place. Our office in Ortigas is working all possibilities to make this place a more civilize tourist spot. Hindi kami nagmamayabang - we simply said we have the means and resources that no one can match us even those individual owner of resorts. You have seen our web site, marketing and public relations. All of there are in place and being taken care. If you have no means, you better stop slundering our name.

elmo » September 22nd, 2007 at 10:01 am

To bolinao people: one of my sources connected with PDEA told me that one of their suspects, link with Triad, is allegedly connected with the owner of this resort. Thats money laundering, putting up different facilities, like tourist resort, but the funding came from drug cartel.Millions of dirty money from meth. business!

elmo » September 22nd, 2007 at 1:36 pm

Nicolas, ginagawa mo naman kaming taga-bolinao na tanga, gago at walang-isip.Baka magbackfire yang mga sinasabi mo. Kaya nga nag PR ng malaki yang amo mo, pati barangay inaalagaan ng husto at panay dalaw sa munisipio kasama mga libre at bigay kung ano-ano, tapos ganyan pamumukha mo sa amin. Kung ang pakay ninyo masaktan kami at mag-react, natatawa nga kami na pina ngalandakan na professional kayo,class at pa-VIP, palengkero at palengkera din pala kayo. Maalala mo ang kuwento ng “Emperor without clothes?”

Ang funding sa project na galing sa mga investors ay malaki dahil sa simula pa, walang pang nakikitang gusot. Ang project feasibility studies ay nap-irisinta mabuti. Lalung-lalo na ang financial statement na lalong nakikiliti mga financiers at investors sa malaking tubo at makibahagi pa sila sa paggamit ng resort . Noon yon di ba?, kaya panay pasok ang capital. Ngayon magsimula ng lalabas ang baho ng kompanya ninyo. Ngayon kung ganyan ang tapang ng management, at hindi pala galing lahat sa investors at pautang ng bangko, baka tuloy naniniwala kami na…tama si Elmo na may money laundering. Antayin natin kung ano pang masabi niya. Ako din hindi pa tapos ang paglalahad at marami pang sasabihin pati mga kasama ko.

Teka, kaylan ba namin malalaman yong suspecha ninyong resort na nagpakana nito ?…Kasi kung tunay na may connection kayo at ang yaman-yaman bakit hindi ninyo masabi?… Arooo,baka naman pulos psywar lang yan ha?, he he he he…Sabihin nyo na…baka naman hanggang salita lang kayo…Promise ha? Aantayin namin…

Elmer » September 22nd, 2007 at 5:43 pm

Read the past blogs about this Puerto Del Sol resort in Ilog Malino, Bolinao, Pangasinan. We are disappointed and almost angry that during our stay in that resort, our expensive and precious jewellies been stolen from our bedroom while we were by the pool. I believe that practice is common at this place. I read the sad story of ex employee that paid very low wages. This could encourage them to do something such as theft. But I disagree hearing this employees being exploited. The management knew about the theft but just ignoring. Locals can not be blamed if they are unhappy with this resort. Sana yung jewellies napapunta sa mahirap na tao kaysa itong mayari ng resort.

nicolas » September 22nd, 2007 at 5:51 pm

I am also a member of Puerto Del Sol.I am aware of the operations in the resort since we got newsletter featuring theactivities,amenities,promotions,employees,events,policies of the resort.We are partly owners of the resort since we invested our holiday vacation to them.

This is the first and last time I will answer your blog.The Management already knew who you are. I’ve spoken to somebody in their office since I am a member from Pangasinan.

>You are one of the RESORT OWNER in Bolinao
>The said sexual harrasment and labor abuse is actually taking place in your resort.Your accusations are happening in your own backyard.
>As a Competitor,you are NAIINGIT of what we have in the resort:a hotel system,well trained Managers,complete and maintained amenities,a generator that can support all rooms in case of brown out. And what have you got: an underpaid staff who does all the work in your resort? that is labor abuse.You even do not pay their remaining salaries in case they resigned.You are even unconcern of shutting your water supply at night leaving your guest at the mercy of no water in the room at all…pinag-iigib mo
ang guest mo!!!
>The blogger claiming employees of our resort…I’m sure you are one and the same.We have a happy employee relations since we provide them benefits which you cannot give to your employees.

This is all purely yur own manipulation derive from your INGGIT of our resort, INGGITERA KA TALAGA!!. To the point of damaging the tourism of Bolinao and its organized peace and order.

Anyway, inspite of your blog…we managed to close a full house corporate account. Guest are intelligent for they know what is right and wrong.They can understand that you are doing a malicious campaign to ruin the name of our resort.

We know after this, you will reiterate with more damaging accusations. Go on…for only few believe you and they are only your ALIPORES. The only few people you can fool around.

Be brave to come out.Let the people of Bolinao know what your true color is. For the truth according to you will set us free.

BEWARE..we can now pin point who you are.

Nevertheless, God Bless You.

MENCHU » September 23rd, 2007 at 2:18 am

Nicolas- you are arrogant and you have the gall to tell us infront of every bolinao people- we will soon rule this place and will soon acquiring this land? What do you think we are, all dumb, stupid and illiterate?

I dont go to any resorts because I have a big house in poblacion bolinao as well as in Fairview,Quezon City. But you insulted us. Where is your sensibility ? SHAME ON YOU!

Nero » September 23rd, 2007 at 10:28 am

Peter, bakit hindi ka pumunta sa NLRC at check mo personally. We know that once their is complainant at nag-file ng complain puede ng silipin yan.Katulad din ng pag-report sa police at naka-blotter sa record , maski sino puedeng makita. Nagtatanong ka pa Peter eh alam na lahat yan. Magkano ba ang monthly retainer’s fee mo sa resort na ito companero?

nero » September 23rd, 2007 at 12:59 pm

Historical Sites and Tourist Attractions

LOCATION (BRGY. DISTANCE TO TOWN PROPER
Bolinao Museum Germinal (Pob.) w/in the town proper
Cape Bolinao Lighthouse Patar 19 kms.
UPMSI (Marine Laborarotory) Luciente 2.5 kms
Pacific Farms Inc. Zaragoza 16.5 kms.
Bolinao Falls Samang Norte 15.5 kms
Balingasay River Balingasay 5.5 kms.
Patar Beach Patar 19.0 kms
St. Claire Monastery Luna 6.5 kms
Bolinao Parish Church Germinal w/in the town proper
Cindy’s Cave Patar 17 kms.

Tourism Facilities
Resort/Hotel/Inn

NAME ADDRESS/LOCATION TEL. NO.
El Piscador Village Inn Germinal (075) 554 25 59
Celeste Seabreeze Inn & Rest. Germinal (075) 554 20 35
A & E Garden Germinal (075) 554 27 80
Stefania Beach Resort Luciente (075) 554 20 03
Rock Garden Resort & Rest. Arnedo
Lady Irish Beach Resort Balingasay
Verling Beach Resort Estanza
Ramos Villareal Beach Resort Estanza
Chiling And Balmer Beach Resort Estanza
Villa Soledad Beach Resort Estanza (075) 734 52 93
Coco Beach Resort Estanza
Villa Vicente Leisure & Beach Resort Ilog-Malino 0912 880 86 92
Garden Paradise Resort Ilog-Malino
Kuroshark Beach Resort Patar
Dutch Beach Resort Patar 0912 311 65 40
Arguero Beach Resort Patar
Polly’s Beach Resort Patar
Tropical Hut Beach Resort Patar
Patar White Beach Resort Patar
Bing’s Beach Resort Patar 0917 697 79 65
Bolinao Treasures Beach Resort Patar 0916 380 44 51

Trasport Facilities

BUSES NO. OF UNITS ROUTE
Five Star Bus 12 Bolinao-Pasay City vice versa
Dagupan Bus 6 Bolinao-Quezon City vice versa
Victory Liner 5 Bolinao-Quezon City vice versa
Philippine Rabbit 2 Bolinao-Manila
Bolinao Transit Express 5 Bolinao-Dagupan vice versa

Downloadable Forms
Specialized DBs
NewsLetters/Publications
Forum
Announcements

Cathy » September 24th, 2007 at 1:19 am

Puerto Del Sol is positive. I am very cautious of what I write on the blog. But this concern, everybody know in locality the practice of this resort. I symphatize the locals of how ill treated they have been by this Puerto Del Sol. You are arrogant. In any length of time you will never run Bolinao. You better get out of Bolinao.

Cathy » September 24th, 2007 at 3:19 am

My name is Cathy.We have the same name. Bolinao is …. I leave that you to think. Cathy why are you saying Puerto Del Sol is….

ikongkon » September 24th, 2007 at 5:51 am

The best talaga ang Puerto Del Sol. Our group enjoyed so much. We will visit Puerto Del Sol again.

Cathy » September 24th, 2007 at 9:07 am

OK Cathy,Jr. I forgive you. Nero, thank you for answering my call. Naawa lang ako sa pinag-suspechan nilang resort. Palpak yong analysis at intelligence report ninyo.Basahin ninyo ito na pandagdag sa dossier ninyo:

1. Tama, may-ari ng resortito;

2. Mali, lalaki ang may-ari ng resort;

3. Pinanganak sa bolinao at orig;

4. Graduate ng Cape Bolinao High School;

5. Dating nagsasabong at nagmama-jong noong araw;

6. Ang parents ay taga bolinao at ang ama at ina ay galing sa kilalang pamilya sa bayan ng Bolinao;

7. Mayroong fishpens at kumikita ng milyon-milyon, maski walang resort, nabubuhay ng mariwasa;

8. May mga trucks (plural yan ha?!) na nagdadala ng bangus sa navotas at malakas bumibili ng yelo yan;

9. May ilang bahay yan sa Bolinao, Dagupan City at Maynila;

10. Mga magulang ay kompadre at kompare yong mga magulang ng ilang politiko sa pangasinan at barkada mga taong yan mga anak maski noong maliliit pa sila(hayaan mong magkukuwento yan);

11. Mga kamag-anak, huwag na baka sabihin ninyong nagyayabang na naman, pero ang sabi ng son-in-law, hindi kayo nagbabayad ng tamang buwis sa BIR(bakit kaya alam,may nakalkal ba sa loob?)

12.Hindi ito bluff kasi panay Psywar kayo. Sa blog lang apektado na kayo,ha-ha-ha-ha!!

13. Ang sabi sa akin,”they are barking at the wrong tree.” Sabi pa niya ,”If they have the beef, then why it takes too long to get me?” sabi pa ng nag-usap kami sa telepono.

14. Hindi ninyo alam makipaglaro sa taga-bolinao at socio political sa bayang ito. Hindi lahat ng taga bolinao kaya ninyong bilhin. Lalo ninyong ginagalit mga maraming pamilya dito sa amin. Pag ayaw kayo ng taga Bolinao, kayang-kaya kayong paalisin. Gusto ninyong ma TANYU GROUP?

Peter » September 24th, 2007 at 2:58 pm

TO NERO: CHILL OUT COMPANERO! We know it will be hard for you to believe that we are not in any way associated with any parties in this blog. Please don’t get us wrong. But if you can provide us what we are requesting, then we are on your side. We are an advocate group (Manila base), composing of non-lawyer labor related problem practitioners focusing on employees victims of unfair labor practices (ULP) of management especially illegal termination cases. We have few dedicated labor lawyers, once the case is elevated to the commissioner’s level. The only difference is, we are also helping employees from unscrupulous self acclaimed labor lawyers giving false hopes to their cases and getting kickbacks from the other side of the fence (management). Lately, our group has decided to expand our assistance to the province which in this case will might set our goal started in your place. Although, we can source from our network in your area to obtain the information we need which of course will take some time.

However, we would appreciate if you can do this for us considering the proximity we are from. But, if it’s going to be hassle on your part, it’s alright. Therefore, we can substantially support your cause prosecuting this resort management. If you choose to keep our next actions discreetly you can e-mail us at ulp_action@yahoo.com.ph. Hope this will enlighten everyone as we would really like to assist the helpless employees you have mentioned.

PS. Is the NLRC office located in your province or in La Union which most Regional Offices are stationed?

Macky » September 24th, 2007 at 4:38 pm

People, people, people… let us be civilized, rational and logical here. People can’t stop badmouthing other people in this blog. Some people even try to steal identities of other people. This is so lame guys. If I would be a potential guest / vacationer, I would get scared to go to any of the resorts at Bolinao after seeing all the politics and unnecessary commotion in this blog. You guys, primarily resort owners, should help each other enrich the tourist value of this place. What you’re doing will destroy the image of this place and vacationers would just go to Boracay (again) instead, right? Stop with the crab mentality, please. If you guys are really educated, I suggest that you stop this nonsense. Nobody can prove all the allegations anyways. So please do not destroy Bolinao. It is such a beautiful place. And you are trashing the wonders that this paradise can offer.

Macky » September 24th, 2007 at 5:07 pm

“Pinoy.Travel.Blog is an experimental project on group blogging with focus on Travel and Philippine destinations. Our goal is to promote each and every travel destination of the Philippine’s 7,107 islands, serve as a guide to tourists and travellers, and educate the reading public about the great wonders and richness of the Philippine archipelago — all thru the power of blogging.”

This is stated on the Pinoy Travel Blog Header. Key phrase: to promote each and every travel destination of the Philippine’s 7,107 islands.

“…educate the reading public about the great wonders and richness of the Philippine archipelago…”
-you are not educating the reading public about the great wonders of this country, you are destroying them.

Nero » September 25th, 2007 at 12:35 am

Peter, Im not sure this time if I can trust your group. I will talk to our lawyer about this matter. Cathy, UG muna tayo. We are preparing something big. I’ll call you.

Macky » September 25th, 2007 at 2:27 pm

you invented your own example mr/ms. AMIHAN. that is far from my point. we are not suppressing the truth. Let there be light on the issue. But don’t you think all the “gatong” and “paninira” are needed? The results are not even sure and you are trying to consider it as the absolute truth? I have the deepest respect for you bolinaonons, but being sarcastic with your invalid reasoning is just shameful… I know a lot of bolinaonons and they are nothing near to your attitude. I am trying to help and be a peacemaker and you become sarcastic. How sad your life could be.

ikongkon » September 25th, 2007 at 3:28 pm

Macky - Do not turn a blind eye of sexual and labor exploitation. Are you saying you are condoning?

Mackey » September 25th, 2007 at 4:24 pm

People, people, people… let us be civilized, rational and logical here. People can’t stop badmouthing other people in this blog. Some people even try to steal identities of other people. This is so lame guys. If I would be a potential guest / vacationer, I would get scared to go to any of the resorts at Bolinao after seeing all the politics and unnecessary commotion in this blog. You guys, primarily resort owners, should help each other enrich the tourist value of this place. What you’re doing will destroy the image of this place and vacationers would just go to Boracay instead, right? Stop with the crab mentality, please. If you guys are really educated, I suggest that you stop this nonsense. Nobody can prove all the allegations anyways. So please do not destroy Bolinao. It is such a beautiful place. And you are trashing the wonders that this paradise can offer.

reta bladnie » September 25th, 2007 at 5:00 pm

Apostolic Greetings !!!

God will grant you the willingness and interest to diggest this humble narrations though it might be so surpprise and strange to beleive my story but i knew by the reason of the almighty you will humbly understood and accept to proceed with my proposal though we have not met or seen each other before.

My name is Mrs. Reta Bladnie widow to Mr.Turlough Bladnie who was a competent business man here in Abidjan Cote d’ivoire,we were married for many yrs without any child till his death in october 2005 after a brief illness.

Due to the promise which i revered to him on the alter at the day of our church wedding i decided not to remarry or get a child outside my matrimonial home which is against the holy bible.My happiness is that my late husband lived a life of a true & worthy christian and he has this plan before his death which he pleaded with me to appropriate it to accomplishment.He took this decission with me to use this fund in building an orphanage in his name that will accomodate thousand’s of children,and also to use part of this fund in helping the lessfortunate and to spread the gospel of the lord to the remote places of the world.

He made this deposit of $( 2.7 Million )USD Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand in a Finance Security Company here in Abidjan.Recently,my Doctor told me that i would not last for the next 5 months due to cancer & stroke illness. Having known my condition i decided to seek for a competent and reliable God fearing person or church to entrust this fund to utilize this fund the way i narrated above as my late husband desired.

The Bible made us to understand that “Blessed is the hand that giveth”.I took this decision because i don’t have any child that will inherit this money and my late husband’s relatives are not Christians and I don’t want my late husband’s efforts to be used by unbelievers.

I don’t want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly way. This is why I am taking this decision.I am not afraid of death hence i know where i am going.I don’t need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health hence the presence of my husband’s relatives are around me always. i don’t want them to know about this development.

As soon as i receive your reply i shall give you the relevant documents that will legalize you to have access over this fund.I will also issue you an affidavit that will proove you the present beneficiary of this fund in the Finance Security Company.I want you and the church to always pray for me because the lord is my shephard.

My happiness is that i and my late husband lived a life of a worthy Christian.Whoever that Wants to serve the Lord must serve him in spirit and Truth.

Please always be prayerful all through your life and pray to God to forgive me my sins.Contact me on my private email bellow,any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for another church or a God fearing person for this same purpose. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as i stated herein.

Hoping to receive your reply.

Your’s Sister In Christ,
Mrs. Reta Bladnie.

Mohamed » September 25th, 2007 at 9:38 pm

You must be lunatic to assume all readers are christians. There are non christian readers here. No wonder backstabing is prevalent in Bolinao. Crab mentality- resort managers/ owners are doing malicious camplaint against each other and they are supposed to be christians. Be a muslim, it is the true and original religion.

Cathy » September 26th, 2007 at 10:04 pm

NERO, YOU AND YOUR STINKING COWARD FRIENDS. I WANT TO TEAR YOU APART NOW! YOU MISERABLE AMOEBA YOU ARE USING MY NAME REPEATEDLY HURTING MANY FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES. Down lang ng few weeks ang pc ko pinasukan na ninyo na kung ano-ano. I dont know if these readers will believe me or not, after all these libelous exchange of words. Firstly, I dont know you Nero.I know its your alyas name. Secondly, I did not met you personally . Thirdly,Im not living in any barangays of Bolinao. Forthly, yong sabi ko raw na cute ka,ta….do ka! Lastly, ilang buwan na akong wala sa Bolinao, then ginagawan ninyo ako ng nobela. To all of you demanding full investigation of sexual and labor exploitations, where are your evidences? Why are you using these blog instead of reporting these excesses to the proper authority? Puerto del sol is a very good resort according to my kumpare and kumpare where they spent their second honeymoon. During their stays there, they talked to lowly rank employees and they seems to be satisfied.My kumare is a certified psychologist so she knows if these employees are lying or not. I dont know the owner of this resort. I am not planning to ask discounts from them. But enought is enought.Sabi mo nga Nero if they have the beef… Ito naman, if you have the beef then file your complain to the court. May milyon-milyon pa kayong sinasabi so you can get the best lawyers. I mean the best defense lawyers kasi babalikan ko kayo sa paggamit ng name ko! Litti kamo nin mabistan ambaken!

Mohamed » September 27th, 2007 at 5:15 am

All praise be to Allah, the Lord of the universe. May peace and blessings of Allah be upon Mohammad, His last messenger.

The purpose of this hand-out is to correct a false idea spread among those willing to adopt Islam as their faith. Some people have a wrong notion that entering into the Islamic fold requires an announcement from the concerned person in the presence of high ranking scholars or shaikhs or reporting this act to courts of justice or other authorities. It is also thought that the act of accepting Islam, should, as a condition, have a certificate issued by the authorities, as evidence to that effect.

We wish to clarify that the whole matter is very easy and that none of these conditions or obligations are required. For Allah, Almighty, is above all comprehension and knows well the secrets of all hearts. Nevertheless, those who are going to adopt Islam as their religion are advised to register themselves as Muslims with the concerned governmental agency, as this procedure may facilitate for them many matters including the possibility of performing Hadj (Pilgrimage) and Umrah.

If anyone has a real desire to be a Muslim and has full conviction and strong belief that Islam is the true religion ordained by Allah for all human-beings, then, one should pronounce the “Shahada”, the testimony of faith, without further delay. The Holy Qur’an is explicit on this regard as Allah states:

“The Religion in the sight of Allah is Islam.” (Qur’an 3:19)

In another verse of the Holy Qur’an, Allah states:

“If unyone desires a religion other than Islam (Submission to Allah), Never will it be accepted of him; and in the Hereafter he will be in the ranks of those who have lost (their selves in the hell fire).”(Qur’an 3:85)

In addition, Islam is the only religion prevailing over all other religions. Allah states in the Holy Qur’an:

“To thee We sent the Scripture in truth, confirming the scripture that came before it, and guarding it in safety:…” (Qur’an 5:48)

Mohammad, the Prophet of Allah (Peace and blessing of Allah be upon him), said:

“The superstructure of Islam is raised on five (pillars): testifying that there is no God (none truely to be worshiped) but Allah, and that Mohammad is the messenger of Allah, performing the prayer, paying the Zakah (poor-due), fasting the month of Ramadan, and performing Hadj”.

The Shahada can be declared as follows:

“ASH-HADU ANLA ELAHA ILLA-ALLAH WA ASH-HADU ANNA MOHAMMADAN RASUL-ALLAH”.

The English translation is:

“I bear witness that there is no deity (none truely to be worshipped) but, Allah, and I bear witness that Mohammad is the messenger of Allah”,

However, it would not be sufficient for anyone to only utter this testimony oraly either in private or in public; but rather, he should believe in it by heart with a firm conviction and unshakeable faith. If one is truly sincere and complies with the teachings of Islam in all his life, he will find himself a new born person.

This will move him to strive more and more to improve his character and draw nearer to perfection. The light of the living faith will fill his heart until he becomes the embodiment of that faith.

What would be next after declaring oneself a Muslim? One should then know the real concept underlying this testimony which means the Oneness of Allah and meet its requirements. One must behave accordingly, applying this true faith to every thing one speaks or does.

What do the words of the “Shahada” signify? The significant point which every Muslim must know very well is the truth that there is no God (deity) to be worshipped other than Allah. He - glory be to Him - is the only true God, Who alone deserves to be worshipped, since He is the Giver of life and Sustainer and Nourisher of mankind and all creation with His unlimited bounties. Man must worship Allah, Who alone is worthy of worship.

The second part of the Shahada (i.e., Wa ash-hadu anna Mohammadan rasul-Allah) means that Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) is the servant and chosen messenger of Allah. No one must have two opinions about this matter. In fact the Muslim has to obey the commands of the Prophet (PBUH), to believe him in what he has said, to practice his teachings, to avoid what he has forbidden, and to worship Allah alone according to the message revealed to him, for all the teachings of the Prophet were in fact revelations and inspirations conveyed to him by Allah.

What is the meaning of worship? It simply means rendering sincere service, showing reverence for Allah. In a deeper shade of meaning, it implies total submission and complete obedience to Allah’s commandments both in utterances and actions of man whether explicit or implicit.

Worship fall into two categories:

Visible (manifest or outward)
Invisible (concealed or inward)
Visible worship includes acts such as uttering the two parts of the “Shahada”, performing prayers, giving Zakah (the poor-due), recitation of the Holy Qur’an, supplication, adoring Allah by praising Him, purifying our bodies before prayers, etc.
This type of worship is associated with movement of the parts of the human body.

Invisible worship is to believe in Allah, in the Day of Judgement (in the Hereafter), in the Angels, in the Books of Allah, in the Prophets of Allah, in the Divine Decree of destiny (that good and bad are determined by Allah alone).

This type of worship does not involve movement of parts of the body but it surely has bearing on one’s heart which subsequently affects one’s way of life.

It should be borne in mind that any worship not dedicated to Allah alone will be rejected as one form of polytheism and this causes apostasy from the Islamic fold.

The next step for a newly revert to Islam is to purify himself by taking a complete bath. He should then resolve to comply with the principles and rules of Islam in their entirety. He should disown all forms of polytheism and false beliefs. He should reject evil and be righteous. Such rejection of evil and being righteous is one of the equisites of the motto of Islam - that is, Laa Ilaha Illallah.

Allah states in the Holy Qur’an:

“… whoever rejects evil and believes in Allah hath grasped the most trustworthy Hand-hold, that never breaks…” (Qur’an 2:256).

We have to consider that when we declare from our heart that “there is no god (deity) worthy to be worshipped but Allah”, it implies on our part love, devotion, faith and obedience to the rules of Islamic legislations which are legally binding on all Muslims. It is a requirement of “there is no god worthy to be worshipped but Allah” to love for the sake of Allah and to reject for the sake of Allah.

This is the firmest anchor of belief which materialise the meaning of “AL WALA” and “AL BARA”. It means that a Muslim should love and be loyal to his Muslim brothers. He should, as a practice, dissociate himself completely from the unbelievers and refuse to be influenced by them, both in worldly and religious matters.

We conclude with a humble prayer to Allah that may He cleanse the hearts and souls of those who are genuine seekers of truth and may He bless the community of believers. Aameen.

Ali Ba » September 27th, 2007 at 11:05 am

Pahabol broder, yong bossing daw na mahilig sabi sa kabila, balak sumama sa salah. Hindi na raw puedeng magdemanda ang misis ng polygamy pag nagiging muslim na. Sabi ko, suriin munang mabuti kung talagang tapat sa puso at totoo sa isip.Kasi pag nag-muslim lang para magkaroon ng 4 na asawa, hindi maganda sa harap ni Allah, di ba broder?…Sabi ko ang ang isang pagsubok, yong may bakante lugar na ginagamit nitong resort. Ibigay na lang sa ating gropo broder para makagawa ng mosque di ba? Maniniwala ako na sensoro talaga. Kaya pag nangyari ito, ang tawag na “Mosque de Puerto.” Hindi lang ang mga guests galing dito sa Pilipinas, pati taga Middle East di ba?

Uzi-zero » September 27th, 2007 at 1:13 pm

Ito na ang competitor ninyong malaki:

P1-B plan to convert Poro Point into resort bared

09/27/2007

International developer Thunderbird Resorts Inc. has proposed to spend about P1 billion to transform the former US military base in Poro Point into a premier tourist site in the country.

Thunderbird which is into global development of themed and integrated luxury hotel venues wants to engage in the development of a 65-hectare leisure and entertainment complex within the Poro Point Special Economic and Freeport Zone in San Fernando, La Union.

The resort marks the company’s second project in the country — quickly following the flagship Thunderbird Resorts — Rizal, which opened two years ago in the provincial municipality of Binangonan — and is easily one of the biggest investments in northern Luzon in more than two decades.

“The total investment we’ve projected after full development is actually about P5 billion,” notes Fernando Santico of Thunderbird Resorts’ Real Estate Development (RED) Group. “And given an aggressive sales and marketing campaign, we can say that we can expect to reach that figure in 5 years.”

The company has so far created more than 400 jobs in Poro Point, bringing its total workforce in the Philippines to over a thousand people. Santico expects company employment numbers to grow to over 2,000 in the next two years, with an additional 200 to 250 employees manning Thunderbird Resorts’ hotel and golf operations at Poro Point by year end.

Nero » September 27th, 2007 at 4:09 pm

Based on the affidavits given to me by some ex-employees and presently fearful employees of Puerto del Sol, this resort is envolved in sexual and labor exploitation.The owner or manager, a chinoy, using his position, was able to take advantage of some young women employees for sexual relationship. Sitin resort ket masyadon arogante tan osaren nay kasaw nin kuwarta na. Sitin somonor nin barangay eleksiyon, manoporta yan maksaw a kandidato ta pigaw kontrolin na saray totawo nin konan sitin barangay nin mampagtrabaho sa kompanya na. Idawat ko konran konsiho tan maado nin alkalde tamo nin imbistigawen saraytin kalokwan nin kompanya. Kasan doka nin main invesrtors, bele no lokwen na saray a’nak tamo tan irangas nay kasaw na, masyado tamon kado’ namet. Ani, aripen tamo konan mismon babali tamo? Abaw salamat komoyo nin mangado sa Katawan, babali tan pamilya tamo

mark » September 27th, 2007 at 6:04 pm

Nagaaway na! Ito is Macky nag aalburotong na. he he he si Nero ba ay isang taga pagtangul sa mga inaapi? O si Macky ay isa syang sumasawsaw?

Arthur » September 27th, 2007 at 8:48 pm

MACKY - STOP MESSING AROUND. USE THIS BLOG SENSIBLY. GO SOMEWHERE AND DO YOUR FOOLISH BUSINESS NOT HERE IN BOLINAO. YOU IDIOT!

Arthur » September 28th, 2007 at 4:27 pm

Who is this person messing around? Macky we feel sorry for you. You spent time on things that not of use to anyone. Sad case you are, ill minded can not read between the line. You know what I mean?

Island Boy » September 29th, 2007 at 6:01 am

Ani nay manpangyadi esen busat. Si’kamo nin orig a taga bolinao…. andi kamo nin pa agrabyado!

Peter » September 29th, 2007 at 8:56 am

TO: NERO AND OTHER BLOG VIEWERS. We came across to our network sources from Pangasinan and La Union about the alleged accusations of unfair labor practices/sexual harassments by the resort management several times mentioned in this site. Hereunder are the findings as follows

1. The National Conciliation & Mediation Board (NCMB) located in Dagupan is a venue (Voluntary Arbitration) created by the Department of Labor to settle disputes between employer and employee(s) through amicable settlement in a certain period of time before it elevates to the National Labor Relations Commissions (NLRC as Compulsory Arbitration). Before it was limited only to labor strike related problems. A new circular came out that even simple cases of labor conflicts such frequently mentioned can be settled even without the requirement of a lawyer by both parties (this will economize by not paying retainer’s fee) and to ease up the backlog of NLRC cases. The inquiry at the moment appears that there are no records of this resort management culpable of the labor violations mentioned which automatically elevates to NLRC. Thus, moot and academic, has no record of the same in the NLRC in La Union.
2. Likewise, in the Labor Standard Inspection Division in San Fernando La Union, also appears that the resort management has complied so far with all the prescribed wage (Regional Wage) & salary requirements and mandatory benefits such as SSS, Philhealth, Pag-Ibig to their regular employees.

We hope this will enlighten everyone. Our advocacy group continues to help employees victims of abuses from their employers. However in this case, we sympathize (at the moment) to this resort management for being maligned without the legal basis and facts.

We therefore appeal to every employer, not only to the resorts management, to provide what is due to your employees so there will be a continuing industrial peace.

Our e-mail (ulp_action@yahoo.com.ph) is open for consultancy to employees and employers alike.

Macky » September 29th, 2007 at 10:08 am

Peter has already laid down everything clearly… so nero dont you fabricate your malicious stories again, okay? thats bad, and ikaw rin ba si Makyo? haha ang rami niyo na… palala ng palala mental disorder mo…

kung hindi ka naman si nero, e Makyo, una wala akong asawa dahil bata pa ko, im single and loving it! hahaha! ikaw siguro ang may asawa at ikaw dapat magmasid sa misis mo dahil baka masalisihan kita…

Danny » September 29th, 2007 at 12:10 pm

Macky, akoy magcomment pero huwag mong sabihin na akoy isa na namang mala Nero, Ikongkon or kong sinosino pa.Masyadong overkill ka pare ko.Binanatan mong husto si Nero pero ikaw naman wala ka ring pagkaiba. Isang hindi maganda yong sabihing mong psycho or shitzo. Paano kung yong nagbabasa may kapatid, anak or relatives na may ganyang mental dis-ability? Masakit di ba? Sadista ka rin pare ko kung manghamak. Sana tactfull ka at nakikita rin ang humility para namang justified.. Alam mo mga pinoy may pagka-underdog din yan. Instead na makukuha mo ang simpatiya naming lahat, naasar kami kasi sa klasing pagsaya mo. Di ba ikaw rin nagcompose ng Suicide…suicide?

Danny » September 29th, 2007 at 6:21 pm

I accept your apology. Tao rin tayo na nagkakamali. Siguro mas maganda, we return to the original focus of this blog. The promotion of tourism in Bolinao. Masyadong magulo, maraming taong nasaktan at dis-appointed sa nakaraang bangayan. Let us help one another to remove the toxic elements that pollutes the website para sa ganon manumbalik ang positive discussion. Maybe if every participant will say positive thing, babalik at sisigla uli ang ispasyo na ito . I will start by saying MABUHAY TAYONG PINOY, MAY BAGONG PAG-ASA NA MALALAMPASAN ANG LAHAT NG PAGSUBOK. PINOY TAYO NA MASAYA, MABAIT, MALAMBING, MAPAGKUMBABA,MATULUNGIN, MAALALAHANIN, MAY RESPETO SA KAPWA, MAHINAHON, MAGALANG, MASIGLA AT MAY PANIWALA AT PAGKATAKOT SA DIYOS NA NAGPAPABAGO SA ATING BUHAY.Hindi ko na po hahabaan para naman po yong iba ay puede rin pong magsabi ng magagandang bagay sa ating lahat.

arielle » September 29th, 2007 at 11:07 pm

is there a resort near the St. Claire Monastery in Luna? My husband and i will visit the monastery this coming Jan. 1, 2008 since i was once a postulant of that monastery and we would love to stay for a night in Bolinao.

hope someone could give me information.

thanks.

kal » October 1st, 2007 at 1:19 pm

I loved my stay in Puerto del Sol! I went there this weekend, and in spite the bad weather conditions, I still enjoyed it! I was really shocked with the other reviews here. they made the place and the crew seem very terrible, when in fact, I consider my Puerto del Sol trip as one of the best trips I’ve ever had!

Simply a slice of heaven in Bolinao!

I recommend you guys go there for yourselves and see how beautiful the place really is!

Makyo » October 1st, 2007 at 9:00 pm

i can just imagine how sad and worthless my life is. i stole the name of cathy. i keep on badmouthing puerto del sol about the labor/sexual harassment/ money laundering etc issues which are proven and i do think it would be because all the accuses are from my malicious uneducated mind… and it is obvious to the readers that i am making everything up. ang rami namang kaso ng resort ng puerto del sol. parang lahat ng violations sa constitution gusto kong i-accuse sa puerto… immoral ako! we have religious freedom. we have our own beliefs. i badmounth the muslims and their religion. sa sobrang galing ko magkwento ng kabastusan, dapat palitan ko na yung author ng XEREX. mga panatsya ko, pinapasa ko sa iba. ano kaya history ng buhay ko? bakit ka ganyan schitzo… hinarass ako ng tatay ko nung bata ako. narape iko. kulang ako sa pansin? kulang ako sa pagmamahal? ako ay itinaboy ng pamilya at kaibigan. kaya sobrang akong LOSER, wala akong kaibigan. inuubos ko oras magimbento ng kwento at gatungan sarili ko dahil ang rami kong pangalan dito sa blog na to. ano exciting kay na ba sa akin? this is my regular saturday night - to fabricate stories and badmouth people. how exciting! jampacked buhay ko ng excitement! wow! my parents would be really be proud of me. as a caring person, i make myself go to a shrink, baka lumala pagiging schitzo ko.. minsan i take a day off to a usual “badmouth-people-in-the-blog-night” alam ko yun, magrelax ako, pamasahe ako, nood ako walk to remember baka maiyak ako at ilabas ko lahat ng sama ng loob ko kay mandy moore!

Nero twin » October 2nd, 2007 at 12:21 am

Rule of law daw sa Pilipinas sabi ng ulep…In the Philippines pa?…When the rich become richer and the poor become poorer…because of their clout, connection and money, ha ha ha…Ulep sanitize all faults of this resort.Magkano ba kayo? Tanong-tanong pa na gustong tumulong, at the end lumabas ang tunay na color. Walang pagkaiba kay Nero sa klasing style ninyo. Bulok din kayo, pero in style…”Sa gubat, pag walang nakagat ng ahas, hindi ibig sabihin walang ahas!”

Mark » October 3rd, 2007 at 5:56 am

The experience we have at Punta Reviera is excellent. Clair, you may consider to spend your week vacation at this resort. Try visiting resorts along Barangay Patar. There are few good and reasonable resorts in that area.

Macky » October 4th, 2007 at 2:22 am

Walang tigil talaga toh si Nero and his other names. please just stop your false stories. you are like a crab dude. you want to bring down other people. false accusations all the time. why wont you prove it. idaan mo sa korte. wag mo idaan sa pagiimebento mo ng kwentong barbero. dont hide under your multiple names. wala narin nanaman naniniwala sayo e……

Danny » October 4th, 2007 at 10:00 am

Macky, pls use your common sense. That message allegedly sent by Nero was already sent to this blog last Sept.24, 8:30 AM. Wala akong kinikilingan dito pero everytime somebody arouse our sensitivity, react tayo kaagad without using our faculties. Ganyan ang gusto ng iba na maulit na naman ang pagkagalit dito.If you notice, its easy to lift messages of any bloggers. Now kung merong nagpost na may laman ang message, himaymayan natin, pag-isipan before we answer it. Alam mo dito sa blog na ito maraming teasers, yong iba agitators,tapos tayo naman pacifier. So relax ka lang friend, patugtog ka nang sounds mo or panood ka nang HD TV mo habang tini-testing yong bagong bili mo nang HD DVD player na nakapasok ang brand new DVD na bigay ng one of your gfs. Kumakanta ang paborito mong singer, batang-bata, sexy, nakakahalinang boses ni… Mandy Moore. Lets drink to that pre!

Marie » October 4th, 2007 at 5:23 pm

read the exchanges of blogs. i was an employee at PUERTO DEL SOL RESORT in Ilogmalino, Bolinao, Pangasinan. Mayroon talaga na nangyayari ng sexual and trabahador pagaabuso. Marami kami na nagtrabaho dito sa resort na ito pero takut. Tama ang sinabi ni ikonkon mahirap lang kami at napagsasamantalahan Peurto Del Sol. i tried to voice my concern to the management but said they will see if they can do to put it right. i spent working with Puerto Del Sol for 9 months. Mahirap talaga ang dinanas ko doon, wala day off for 2 months kahit lingo. Tapos kung darating itong mayari na si Bona, itos ng itos kahit alam nya na hirap, pangud at wala day off. Kung murahin nya kami parang aso na walang kwenta. Alam ko marami sila pera Mayari ng Pink at Blue Soda daw. Ok lang sana kung maayos ang sahud, kaso subrang baba at kulang pa kung gagastusin pang sarili. Maaari ang barangay ito ay napagkaalaman pero kami na trabahador ay parang preso, di puede lumabas baka maikuinto namin sa publiko. Bakit ganyan ang Puerto Del Sol. Dito nalang ako. Sana pakingan ang minsahi namin sa inyo. Marie

Danny » October 6th, 2007 at 11:53 am

Ayos pre! Hayan nag-ihaw pa ako ng ilang malalaki at matatabang bangus galing sa fishpen dito sa Bolinao… Yang taba ng bangus pre ubusin mo, hindi bad kundi good cholesterol yan…Ito pang suka na may siling labuyo at sariwang sibuyas, pansawsawan..Tapos yong kinilaw na talaba, isama ko na rin para solve na…Burp!…Nandito tayo ngayon sa likod ng isang resort, kaharap natin ang dagat. Habang ang paa natin ay nilalaro ng alon..Hay, this is life!

Cathy » October 7th, 2007 at 11:57 pm

Its nice to be here in our country. I just arrive from USA a few days ago. While browsing this blog, I dont see the heated exchange of words being exchanged a few weeks ago. One of my memorable day about my trip , when I was invited by my former mate in college during the birthday celebration of her daughter… who is now the asst. manager of one of Walmart super centers in CA.One of the topics we discussed are the treatment of employees in USA compared to the Philippines, specially in the complains and grievances aspects. There is lack or poor implementation of mechanism by DOLE and even the application of many HRD with their employees when problem is starting to arise.
Like water, it will flow and settle to their course. No mechanism can control it, but unless we know the problem, we can not find solution. But if the systems is flawed at the start, whatever the solution is, just to address the problem, it became a temporary measure, a stop-gap, a first aid.
This concern is typical to majority of resorts not only in Bolinao but all over the Philippines. But when a particular resort would like to become a 5-star resort, are we talking of facilities and quality of services only? How about the training and development of their major assets… their employees?…Many resorts specially the small one in bolinao, or even in Lucap, alaminos where hundred islands is located, are treating their employees like katulong. Their salaries are slightly higher than the helper of the house. Instead of recruiting those educated and with proven track of record ,” sasabihin huwag na lang, mataas humingi nang suweldo yan.” So they recruited people “na hindi pa nakahawak ng cooking range, di pa nakapag-bukas ng fridge, at hindi pa nakapindot ng washer or dryer, maski nakakita ng micro-wave oven.”The new potential employees?, most of the time, endorsed by barangay captain or kagawad,”kasi ina-anak ko yan.”Training? Naku gastos lang yan, ako na lang magturo makatipid pa.” In computer lingo, “Garbage In, Garbage Out”…So anong kinahinatnan?…Your guess is as good as mine. End ko muna. Hirap makatulog kasi, may jet lag pa.

Cathy » October 8th, 2007 at 12:57 pm

Danny, I dont agree with you na yong stay-in helpers dapat gawin ng resort sa kanila with less wages . Maski stay-in yan, ilang oras ba ang trabaho? May binibigay ba na overtime at benefits, like SSS, Medicare and Philhealth? Now kung start ng work yan ng 8 AM tapos matatapos sa 9PM or 10 PM, di yong gastos sa board and lodging bawi na rin ng may-ari ng resorts? Now if you establish a business, consider also that you have enought capital and skills to run the operations. Hindi maganda na gawing experimento ang mga nakuhang trabahador dahil may pinapakain na pamilya yan di ba?

island boy » October 9th, 2007 at 2:41 am

Marie, ako ay nakiki-sempatya sa iyong mga dinanas sa pag tratrabaho sa Puerto Del Sol. Maaaring may mga kapalpakan ang management sa kanilang pagpapatakbo ng kanilang resort, pero mayroon ka rin naman karapatan na umalis sa nasabing establisyemento kung ikaw ang nakakaramdam ng pang aapi at pang aalipusta. Bakit ka nakatagal ng 9 na buwan? Dahil ba mas matindi ang pangangailangan mo ng trabaho kesa sa mga nararanasan mo? Pwede ka naman dumulog sa tamang ahensya ng gobyerno o kaya sa opisyales ng barangay o kaya sa munisipyo sa iyong karaingan. O sige, ikaw ay inapi ng Puerto Del Sol. at kami ay nakikinig sa iyong mga hinaing, ano ngayun ang gusto mong mangyari at ano ang makakapag palubag sa iyong loob??

Cathy » October 9th, 2007 at 11:53 am

Danny, I suggest that we change the topic of our discussion. Mukhang nalulungkot ako while talking yong mga problems . Maganda na mapagusapan paano mapalakas ang tourism industry dito sa Bolinao….Yong isang obserbasyon ko sa atin, maski sa domestic tourism kulang parin ang information dessimination.Nakapasyal ako sa Davao, Cebu, Boracay at sa oriental Mindoro. Pagdating mo sa domestic airport kaunti lang mga reading materials specially yong maliliit na pamphlets na nakadisplay. Sa paglibot ko sa USA, dahil hindi lang CA ang napuntahan ko , kundi I went to other states pa to visits my relatives, sagana sa reading materials sa airports lalo mga hotels, resorts and restaurants.

Narinig ko nga na may bolinao association ang mga resorts, inns and resturants , pero wala pa akong nakikitang colorful brochures na naka-publish for the walk-in tourists. Hindi pa masyadong maramdaman ang impact ng association nito. Hopefully hindi lang sana sa socialization lang .Feel ko kasi parang hindi nag-exist dahil sobrang tahimik.Sana magpropose sila na magkaroon ng tourist info center sa munisipio ng bolinao or particular place.

Hindi ko alam kung may program ang local and provincial gov’t specially ang Dept of Tourism na mag-initiate ng campaign para lalung makilala ang Bolinao and other places in Pangasinan.Pinabahala sa mismong resorts kung paano ma-market ang kanila. There was a time, Im passing by going to Cubao but you will pass White Plains from Ortigas, I saw a big streamer, advertising a particular resort sa Bolinao. Another one, yong malapit sa Valle Verde Club, sa may Pasig, may streamer ding nakasabit, iba namang name ng resort na naka-advertise.

Im planning to go to Bolinao next week dahil titingnan ko yong lupa na namana ko sa moms ko. Papasyal ako sa ilang resorts dito dahil may visitors akong balikbayan next month. Titingnan ko kung anong resorts ang babagay sa panlasa nila.

Nero Twin » October 9th, 2007 at 10:02 pm

I support your position Ms(?) Caacbay.Lots of employees and former employees from bolinao are complaining about the bad behaviour of MR. BONA, the general manager of Puerto Del Sol. Masyadong matapobre at kung makasisigaw daw akala mo siya ang may-ari ng bolinao. This guy has attitude problem. You hired your employees from Bolinao but you dont respect them. Kulang pa nang proper training at pa-tatrabahin mo nang walang overtime ang mga lower rank, tapos lagi mong inu-insulto, chinoy ka! Actually kaya sumama ang image ng Puerto because of you MR. BONA. I encourage our people to monitor this MR. BONA and pls report to this blog kung anong klasing malasakit nito sa taga Bolinao.Kaya mo yan sa Metro-Manila kung saan marami kang employees sa Pink Soda mo, pero iba ang mga taga-bolinao na ini-insulto mo, dahil nandito ka sa bayan namin na pinagkakakitahan mo. MR. BONA, PLS FOLLOW THE GOLDEN RULES!

Jun » October 10th, 2007 at 7:59 am

Hi jake DO NOT GO TO PUERTO DEL SOL. They are notorious of explointing their employees. If you go there, it is like you are turning a blind eye and not taking your moral obligation in protecting those people being maltreated. This person claimed to be MACKY /CATHY I assumed part of this disgusting PUERTO DEL SOL. She/ he even accuses those people sharing their experience at the resort as a rival or copetitors who also have resort here in Bolinao. For you to see and witness how a true lier of PUERTO DEL SOL. I have been this place and I regret badly. Not worth of your money staying at this resort. You can find other resorts where can charge a reasonable rate.

as they say “SEXUAL AND LABOR EXPLOITATION IS ON GOING AND CONSIDER AS A NORM AT PUERTO DEL SOL”

Mga kababayan kumg taga Bolinao. Kung mayroon man kayong expereince about this resort and you are afraid of approaching authority, you can blog your experience here. Do not be afraid, this is one way we could stop the sexual and labor exploitation of that PUERTO DEL SOL and the said arrogant owner.

Wilson Chua » October 10th, 2007 at 11:04 am

I don’t believe those words you’re telling about Puerto Del Sol Beach Resort and Hotel Club. We been their before with my family and this Holiday (October 30 to Nov. 2, 2007) we will be coming back with my balikbayan friend. In fact we already secured our reservation yesterday on the said date. The staffs from the front office to the restaurant up to the house keeping personnel are so friendly. The place is so perfect from the land escaping, restaurants, and room facilities. The setting of room is really unique and take note the toilet was dry and clean!!!!!

Puerto Del Sol is the MOST recommended resort in Bolinao Pangasaina. Di ka mapapahiya irecomend sa friends mo….. I remember during our 1st time at