Manila

Rizal Shrine (Museo Ni Rizal) at Fort Santiago, Intramuros

yAn A.L. — Tue, 02 Jun 2015 08:20:18 +0000

I’d been to Intramuros for several occasions already, since my college years, however, I always missed Fort Santiago. It was probably because it was a paid section of the fortress, or I had little interest with Philippine history during those times. It was only during my tax-paying years when I got this strong sense of nationalism. Unfortunately, […]

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Witness the Crossroads of Philippine Civilization at Ayala Museum

yAn A.L. — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 12:00:54 +0000

The Ayala Museum has long been around the corner. Though seating just beside Greenbelt 5 and perhaps, lurking along my daily walkway route when I was still reporting at our Makati office, I never got a chance to peek on what is inside. I was never curious, probably because of their “yellow” branding and frequent showcase […]

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Go Hotels Otis: My First Experience

yAn A.L. — Fri, 29 May 2015 11:53:41 +0000

I am not sure if Go Hotels patterned their accommodation chain with Tune Hotels but the marketing, the branding, and the offers are almost the same. While Tune Hotels is a sister company of the budget airline, AirAsia; Go Hotels of Robinsons Land Corporation partners with Cebu Pacific Air, also a brand under the Gokongwei group. Tunes […]

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What to Do and See in the City of Dreams Manila

Daniel — Wed, 06 May 2015 07:44:12 +0000

Located in Parañaque City, the City of Dreams Manila is fast becoming a favorite destination in the country when it comes to gaming and entertainment, world-class dining, and fantastic hotels. The billion-dollar resort spans about 6.2 hectares and offers a wide array of interesting establishments for the general public. Visitors looking for an unforgettable fine […]

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Experience Opulent Treat at Solaire’s Grand Suite

yAn A.L. — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 19:41:27 +0000

Solaire opened the all-suite Sky Tower to cater more comfort stay options to its guests. It offers luxurious suites which sizes range from 124 square meters and can go as spacious as 936 square meters. The 17-storey Sky Tower also houses additional VIP gaming areas, exclusive diner and whisky bar for VIPs, 1760-seat lyric theater, […]

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Snapshots: A Sneak Peek to Solaire’s Sky Tower

yAn A.L. — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 18:55:47 +0000

Solaire is set to open the Sky Tower, a spacious and opulent addition to its luxurious array of living, gaming, dining, and entertainment centers. The 17-storey Sky tower features a 312 all-suite hotel, eight VIP junkets, a VIP-exclusive Chinese restaurant (House of Zhou) and whisky bar (Macallan Whisky Bar), state-of-the-art function rooms, and a 1760-seat […]

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PedXing, Roxas Boulevard

yAn A.L. — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 18:20:27 +0000

Featuring Roxas Boulevard’s widest and busiest pedestrian crossing. This PedXing or pedestrian crossing, which connects the famed Baywalk and the Rajah Sulayman Park, has been serving locals, passers-by, and tourists round the clock. At night, the street offers a screensaver-perfect backdrop. This photo feature can attest to that. To view for the complete exif information […]

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A Stuffing Stop-over at Stuff Over Burger Cafe

yAn A.L. — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 21:07:04 +0000

Tired and hungry – that was everyone’s complain after our Saturday morning boot camp. We were all not used to that type of activity and it drained us a lot. So after the big pumps, twists, and stretches, we decided to went out to fuel up. Beside our building, Cyberscape Alpha, stands the AIC Gold Tower […]

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An Accidental Korean Food Trip at Salang Restaurant

yAn A.L. — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:27:43 +0000

We were at night shift and we were tired of fast food. Though new to the place, since we just moved in to a new building along Sapphire Road, we ventured out an hour past midnight to check for better options. We considered exploring for midnight eats along Emerald Avenue but before we could make a […]

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Shutter: The Peacock Fountain of Luneta Park’s Dancing Fountain

yAn A.L. — Fri, 03 Jan 2014 19:25:12 +0000

In a not-so-busy evening, I visited the country’s national park – the Rizal Park – after few years, and I couldn’t remember when was my last visit. Rizal Park or Luneta was a famous hangout place – no, I mean – a practice place during our early years in college. It was the witness on […]

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Ayala Triangle Lights and Sounds: Jiggling to the Carol Rhythms

yAn A.L. — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:19:53 +0000

If you want to witness something spectacular this season, try visiting Ayala Triangle in Makati City. A symphony of lights, dubbed as Ayala Triangle Gardens Lights and Sounds, is shown every thirty minutes from 06:00PM to 09:00PM. This dazzling musical show is presented every Christmas season. It is now one of Makati’s most anticipated holiday offerings. […]

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A Breakfast Treat at Chef Lau’s Pugon Roasters

yAn A.L. — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 15:50:29 +0000

Though Ayala Triangle is just a short walk away from our office, I rarely take a stroll in the park. A friend invited me one Thursday morning (after our shift) for breakfast at Ayala Triangle. Even though we were unsure if there’s an open restaurant that time of the day (7:30AM), we still headed on […]

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Kanto Freestyle Breakfast: Gourmet meets Affordability

yAn A.L. — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:59:17 +0000

Gourmet foods refer to meticulously prepared meals with delicate presentation and aesthetics – and what comes after such sophistication is great price. You can only experience it at fine diners or in in-house restaurants of luxury inns. But, what if I tell you that I know a karinderya (eatery) that prepares their course the gourmet […]

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Philippines’ First Bullet Train: Soon to Connect Manila to Clark

yAn A.L. — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:46:30 +0000

On the news today from Manila Bulletin is that, the Philippines will soon have its first high-speed rail transit (bullet train) after Manny Pangilinan’s Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) expresses its intention to finance the US$3-billion project. The intention was announced by the National Economic Zone Authority (NEDA) which put the project under the BOT […]

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Alphaland to open a Marina Club in 2014

yAn A.L. — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:36:27 +0000

To cater the needs of both local and regional boating enthusiasts, Alphaland is building a yacht club that forms part of PAGCOR Entertainment City. The Alphaland Manila Club is currently under construction (stockpiling of breakwater) in front of its 32-hectare mixed-used development project, the Alphaland Bay City. The 2.5Billion-peso project is an ultra-modern yacht club […]

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Binondo Food Trip: Six Restaurants in Five Hours

yAn A.L. — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:12:29 +0000

I’m easily get dragged lately. My friends’ invites don’t need some sort of persuasion and my nods don’t show any stain of hesitation. It is even surprising that I was able to exchange sleeping (my favorite pastime ever) with exhausting activities. Ironic, isn’t it? Well, as they say, we have to get out from our comfort […]

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Spicy and “Shrimpy” Munch at Bubba Gump

yAn A.L. — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:58:36 +0000

I usually don’t spend a lot for a single meal – even for a special occasion or a friendly date (maybe I am just lucky for not meeting and dating someone who’s too choosy and socially inclined). But a toast for a job well done is a must grab opportunity. It was my first time […]

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A Healthy Sunday Morning Lifestyle at CCP Complex

yAn A.L. — Sun, 01 Jul 2012 07:28:22 +0000

CCP Complex is the home of the Philippines premier venues and theaters like the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the Folk Arts Theater, Aliw Theater, the Philippine international Convention Center (PICC), the Coconut Palace, and the 5-star, Sofitel Philippine Plaza. The complex also houses entertainment and recreational centers like Star City and Harbour Square. […]

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Baywalk Manila: Captured Moments

yAn A.L. — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:14:00 +0000

Usual views you can see when you visit Baywalk in Roxas Boulevard in Manila are skyscrapers, the most famous sunset, and the great ambiance of the relaxing 2-km walkable area. Unfortunately, entertainment shops were uninstalled from the area making it primarily for walking tour. But by visiting the site, you can witness different faces of […]

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