Category: Manila
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The humor of the people of Angono
I joined fellow bloggers and members of traditional media for an art tour of Angono, Rizal, courtesy of Havila. Before I get to the artsy post, here’s some teaser photos, which shows the humor of Angono’s residents. Doña Aurora Street is lined with concrete murals based on the paintings of National Artist, Carlos “Botong” Francisco.…
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Holy week in Manila
While everybody headed out of Manila to spend Holy Week at the beach or shopping overseas, I stayed in Manila. Hardly anyone I know (well, the partyphiles anyway) wanted to stay in Manila during Lent because they all know Manila would be dead and deserted. And that’s why I wanted to stay in Manila. Luneta…
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Getting naughty with my coffee at Delifrance
So far, 2008 has been off to a very hectic start. I guess partying to usher in the new year is an indication of how the year would be like. To top it off, two months into 2008 and I’ve already consumed more alcohol than I ever did the whole of 2007. I’m so looking…
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Libel, Prison Love, Jokefest and How life can screw us over
I never thought that 2008 would start off so busy. I can hardly remember a weekend I spent at home since January 1. Last Saturday was packed: I have different appointments in the morning, afternoon and evening. It didn’t help either that I worked until 7 in the morning. But with a couple of hours…
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Dateless in Manila
Ah, that dreaded day is upon us again. If you’re not one of those shelling out thousands of pesos for that one date on that most holy day for dates (roll eyes), why not shell out money for a cause? The Youth Tourism Response Philippines (YouthTRiP) brings you Jokefest for the Dateless, a fund raising…
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De-stressing at UP Diliman
The past two weeks has been great, but it also took a lot from me. I have been looking forward to my guest’s visit since I got back from Australia, but I never thought it would stress me so much. What better way to recover from stress than by having a picnic at the University…
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Rediscovering Manila
I’ve been meaning to explore more of Metro Manila for the longest time. I have a long list of places I want to see within the metropolis, but work, the weather and sleep prevails over my (non existent) will. The timely arrival of a guest from Australia gave me the perfect reason to wake up…
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Manila through the eyes of an Aussie
When people find out that I am from the Philippines, and it turns out that they’re thinking of traveling there, the usual question that they ask me is “is it safe to travel there?” I have been living in Manila since 1980, and lived 27 years with only minor cuts and bruises, usually caused by…
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Food Trip sa Kape Isla
*sigh* Another Youth Trip event I won’t be joining. It’s not meant to be, Clare! Food Trip sa Kape Isla Take this unique break and enrich your taste by learning more about our coffee and culture. 27 October 2007, Saturday 2pm at Kape Isla, Serendra, Fort Bonifacio An afternoon of Pinoy coffee and provincial delicacies…