Category Archives: Manila

Pasalubong shopping: Kape de Mutit and Bench Pinoy Labs

Posted on Wednesday, 11 August 2010 by nina

I’m flying out to visit family, so that means buying gifts and Pinoy stuff they can’t easily get overseas. One of my brother’s bilin is cafe Alamid. Cafe Alamid, also known as kopi luwak in Indonesia is one of the … Continue reading →

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Ang Pambansang T-shirt Launch

Posted on Monday, 3 May 2010 by nina

It’s been around since 2006, but it was only last April 30 that Ang Pambansang T-shirt was formally launched. Brought to us by Team Manila, you can expect the same funky and quirky feel that made Team Manila a big … Continue reading →

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Binondo Food Wok Map

Posted on Sunday, 24 January 2010 by nina

Finally, a comprehensive map of Manila’s Chinatown! I remember my first trip to Binondo (the one that I can remember anyway). It was late at night and we were driving around this strange new place, guided by friend’s boyfriend who … Continue reading →

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My Manila

Posted on Sunday, 8 November 2009 by nina

I’ve just left the CCP Complex, after Carlos Celdran‘s Livin’ la vida Imelda walking tour. I’ve been meaning to take his tour for the longest time, and it’s only now that I finally decided to go for it. All it … Continue reading →

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One on one with Mother Ricky

Posted on Thursday, 30 July 2009 by nina

Warning: Girly post ahead. One of the things I’m kinda regretting not doing while overseas is to get a haircut. To be honest, I’m wary of getting my hair cut by someone who can’t understand English. Then I realize, that’s … Continue reading →

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