Category: Philippines

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Cebu Pacific now flies to Caticlan

    Cebu Pacific will be receiving their first ATR 72-500 turboprop plane in February 2008, just in time for the coming summer holidays. Cebu Pacific to fly 10 times daily to Boracay, fares start at P688! Visit one of the world’s best beaches, renowned for its four kilometer stretch of powdered white sand and sparkling blue…

  • PAL’s PR475 overshoots Butuan runway

    BUTUAN CITY, Philippines — At least 3 people were injured when a Philippine Airlines jet overshot the runway of the Bancasi Airport here around 6:45 a.m. Friday, careering into coconut grove, officials said. Superintendent Elmer Doyo, regional director of the Criminal detection and Investigation Group (CIDG), said among the injured was the plane pilot’s Captain…

  • 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…