Me and my fellow car enthusiast from Clubmazda3 Philippines decided to have our 1st year Anniversary and Summer Funrun on the 10th of May 2008. Places like Subic, Baguio, etc was suggested but at the last minute remembered how beautiful Peninsula Punta Fuego was.
Peninsula Punta Fuego is a residential resort in Nasugbu, Batangas. It used to be part of a hacienda, and was transformed to a resort in early 2000. Residents and their guests are welcome to enjoy the white sandy beaches as well as the facilities in the club. The waters are calm and abundant with ocean wild life. The roads, beaches as well as the vacant lots are well kept. A friend of mine owns a house there, so decided to rent her place for the weekend.
Most of the homes there are private getaways of the rich and famous in the Philippines, but some are available for rent.m
Last I remember was that I went snorkeling with some of my friends. The water was very clean and our guide was very helpful in pointing out some of the fishes and corals we saw. Unfortunately, we couldn’t go diving as none of us knew how. There were banana boats and jet skis but they were too expensive, and we only had a meager budget. The clubhouse was very small; there was only a small restaurant and bar, a medium sized pool and locker rooms. The food is quite expensive, so it’s best if you cook your own food. But I must warn those interested that the public market doesn’t sell as much sea food as I would expect from a town so close to the sea. If you are expecting amenities like a spa, coffee shops, mini theaters, and other such luxurious facilities, I don’t think this is place to visit. But if you’re looking for a peaceful weekend getaway to soak in the sun, I would definitely suggest you to visit Peninsula Punta Fuego.
2008 Manila International Auto Show
The 2008 Manila International Auto Show was highlighted by yet another visit of Guinness Book of World Record’s Best Precision Driver Russ Swift from the United Kingdom. He performed his stunts with the newly released Subaru Impreza WRX STi, which was incidentally launched at the show by Motor Image Pilipinas, local distributor of Subaru. Other vehicles used in the stunts were Impreza WRX variants. Swift performed three stunt shows per day for the duration of the event, he also signed autographs for fans after each stunt show.
Another main highlight of the event was the MOTUL Super GT Z car display. AutoplusSportzentrium, exclusive distributor of MOTUL in the Philippines shipped in the #22 MOTUL-Pitwork NISMO 350Z (2004 Japan GT Champion, and 2005 Super GT Champion) racecar from Japan. The display was flanked with very impressive cars as well. They had a Porsche 911 GT3, 911 GT3RS, NISMO 350Z, 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi, and a tuned version of the brand new Subaru WRX STi in red. Also on display was a customized American Chopper 1700cc Big Dog, a handmade motorcycle where only 36 units are produced in a year, and a BMW MotorradMotorsport Randy Mamola limited edition bike.
The show also had its own tire wars, as three major tire companies also had their respective displays. Bridgestone had the most prominent display as it launched its new AR10 passenger car tire and displayed its current lineup for both passenger cars and light trucks. Michelin highlighted their display with Bibendum, and their current lineup of tires. Yokohama on the other hand highlighted their display with high intensity dance numbers from the Yokohama girls.
From the carmakers, BMW displayed its performance lineup led by the new M3 Coupe, M Roadster and M5, Chrysler displayed the 300C Startech Edition, Jeep Rubicon and Caliber, Ford launched its new Focus Diesel Touring Car in cooperation with Tuason Racing, Mazda officially introduced its new Miata roadster to the market as it started booking orders for the famed roadster. Mitsubishi displayed the new Evolution X and the new Lancer GT along with their lineup of vehicles. Subaru officially launched to the its Impreza WRX STi and displayed the N1 Rally Car variant of the previous generation Impreza WRX STi. Chinese carmakers also made their presence with two brands at the show, newcomer Chana and FUNRUN - Destination Peninsula de Punta Fuego Me and my fellow car enthusiast from Clubmazda3 Philippines decided to have our 1st year Anniversary and Summer Funrun on the 10th of May 2008. Places like Subic, Baguio, etc was suggested but at the last minute remembered how beautiful Peninsula Punta Fuego was. Peninsula Punta Fuego is a residential resort in Nasugbu, Batangas. It used to be part of a hacienda, and was transformed to a resort in early 2000. Residents and their guests are welcome to enjoy the white sandy beaches as well as the facilities in the club. The waters are calm and abundant with ocean wild life. The roads, beaches as well as the vacant lots are well kept. A friend of mine owns a house there, so decided to rent her place for the weekend. Most of the homes there are private getaways of the rich and famous in the Philippines, but some are available for rent. Last I remember was that I went snorkeling with some of my friends. The water was very clean and our guide was very helpful in pointing out some of the fishes and corals we saw. Unfortunately, we couldn’t go diving as none of us knew how. There were banana boats and jet skis but they were too expensive, and we only had a meager budget. The clubhouse was very small; there was only a small restaurant and bar, a medium sized pool and locker rooms. The food is quite expensive, so it’s best if you cook your own food. But I must warn those interested that the public market doesn’t sell as much sea food as I would expect from a town so close to the sea. If you are expecting amenities like a spa, coffee shops, mini theaters, and other such luxurious facilities, I don’t think this is place to visit. But if you’re looking for a peaceful weekend getaway to soak in the sun, I would definitely suggest you to visit Peninsula Punta Fuego. Chery put up a display of their whole lineup of vehicles for the Philippine market. Other brands on display were Chevrolet, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, and Suzuki.
New additions to the event were a Custom and Classic Car Competition held at the accessories tent, and the EMMA (European Mobile Media Association) Mobile Sound Competition co-organized with EMMA Philippines. In addition to these, there were daily car club meets, and customer test drives from the different participating car brands. Also on display was the 2007 Petron Car of the Year winner, the Volvo C30.
Me and my fellow car enthusiast from Clubmazda3 Philippines decided to have our 1st year Anniversary and Summer Funrun on the 10th of May 2008. Places like Subic, Baguio, etc was suggested but at the last minute remembered how beautiful Peninsula Punta Fuego was.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi, which was incidentally launched at the show by Motor Image Pilipinas, local distributor of Subaru. Other vehicles used in the stunts were Impreza WRX variants. Swift performed three stunt shows per day for the duration of the event, he also signed autographs for fans after each stunt show.
was a customized American Chopper 1700cc Big Dog, a handmade motorcycle where only 36 units are produced in a year, and a BMW MotorradMotorsport Randy Mamola limited edition bike.
there was only a small restaurant and bar, a medium sized pool and locker rooms. The food is quite expensive, so it’s best if you cook your own food. But I must warn those interested that the public market doesn’t sell as much sea food as I would expect from a town so close to the sea. If you are expecting amenities like a spa, coffee shops, mini theaters, and other such luxurious facilities, I don’t think this is place to visit. But if you’re looking for a peaceful weekend getaway to soak in the sun, I would definitely suggest you to visit Peninsula Punta Fuego. Chery put up a display of their whole lineup of vehicles for the Philippine market. Other brands on display were Chevrolet, Honda, Hyundai, Isuzu, Kia, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, and Suzuki.