Manila

Power, palace, a shot of beer and Ivan Man Dy

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, I, along with Eric, Ferdz, Oggie, Dong and Omar found ourselves inside La Cocina de…

15 years ago

iBlog5: The 5th Philippine Blogging Summit

Though iBlog is at its 5th year, this is actually just my 2nd time to attend. Started in 2005, iBlog…

15 years ago

Touring Intramuros with the Mabuhay Guides

Mabuhay Guides is another one of Tourism Secretary Ace Durano's project to "produce young men and women who will guide…

15 years ago

The Aliwan Fiesta is here again!

This coming Friday and Saturday, the Aliwan Fiesta is in town once again, featuring the festivals from around the Philippines.…

15 years ago

Touring Manila’s Cemeteries

While everyone went out of town for Lent, I opted to stay in Manila for Holy Week. Unlike most, I…

15 years ago

Playing the waiting game at the Centennial airport

I'm here at the Centennial terminal of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, waiting for my flight to be called. It's…

15 years ago

The CCP begins anew

This 2009, the Cultural Center of the Philippines' will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a new logo, and year-round festivities…

15 years ago

Havaianas Playback at the Bonifacio High Street

Before there were cellphones, the Internet and Wii, there was piko, sipa, tumbang preso, lakad lata, Chinese garter and patintero.…

16 years ago

An afternoon at Ace Water Spa

I have been going to Ace Water Spa since 2005, and it's still the place I love going back to…

16 years ago

I Pick Manila

There's a new weekend market in town, and it's right in the heart of Manila. Every Sunday this September, Celadon…

16 years ago