Looking for plants and flowers for your little apartment garden. Head off to Cartimar. Not only can you finds shoes, fruits, pets and bicycles along the multitude of stores at Cartimar, you will also get some of the cheapest and rarest flowers and plants in the half-dozen or so garden shops. Cactus can be bought for 3 pieces per Php100. Prices of flowering plants range from a low of Php30 while bonsai’s could cost you up to thousands of pesos.... 

During the World Pyro Olympics last month, we chanced upon Iceberg at the Esplanade along the Macapagal Highway. Since traffic is at a stand-still, I thought a nice bowl of ice cream or halo-halo special would be nice. Iceberg is one of those specialty shop where you could get a taste of almost any delictable cold treats. I happen to order a Chocolate U-Boat Ice Cream which I didn’t exactly like because of the bananas. The halo-halo special... 

“We hope to put our country in the international jazz map.” Jazz Festival organizer Sandra Lim Viray thus gushed as she invited everyone to enjoy a weekend of jazz music in celebration of the 1st Philippine International Jazz and Ethnic Arts Festival on January 20 to 23 at various venues in Metro Manila. The Jazz Society of the Philippines has invited a multinational array of jazz bands and soloists such as Kevyn Lettau, Brazilian pianist Eumir... 

Taking a ride in the Metro Rail Transit could be such a pain in the neck for commuters especially during rush hours in the morning and in the afternoon. I was subjected to this ordeal for the past 3 months. Fortunately for me, my car pool has come back to work after her maternity leave. So, my MRT riding days is over. So, I’m posting these 5 useful tips to aid commuters in their daily struggle to get a ride in the MRT. 1.) Take the earliest... 

The Japan Foundation, Manila and Philippine Airlines launch Taiko! Tambol!” at the Cultural Center of the Philippines – Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo tonight at 7:30 pm. The program features Yamato, The Drummers of Japan, an ensemble of taiko drummers. Taiko drums are among the many instruments used in performing Japanese ceremonies and special occasions. Yamato specializes in blending theatrical acts with explosive percussions that feature... 

For people who follow wresting, you’d probably like to know that WWE Raw Live Tour is coming to Manila on the 24th and 25th of February at the Araneta Coliseum. Tickets are already on sale from all Ticketnet Outlets at all SM Malls, and Ticketnet Online. Prices range from P400- P10,000 for Ringside.  Read More →

When the world renowned Loboc Children’s Choir started to sing at the CCP’s Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, the entire audience was enthralled. It seemed as if  every member of the crowd was eager to listen to the angelic voice of the choir, whose members all hail from Loboc, Bohol. The choir has toured all over Europe and earned Hall of Fame status in the NAMCYA (National Music Competitions for Young Artists) for its world-class performances. Afterwards,... 

And So the Chronicles of Narnia Begins Yesterday, after almost two weeks of not having any foreign movies in theaters, Filipino movie afficionados were treated with the opening of the first movie installment of C.S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia. The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe introduces us to the four Pevensie kids, Aslan, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver, Mr. Tomnus the faun,and of course the wicked white witch. As with all other movies that were based... 

Next to Marks and Spencer, Debenhams is now one of the shops I love to shop in at the Shangri-la’s Level 3.   Debenhams as you know is  one of Britain’s household name.  Like any department stores, Debenhams carries international brands like John Rocha and Betty Jackson, mixed with its in-house portfolio brands such as Red Herring and Pineapple. What I love about Debenhams is the extensive collection of undergarments for ladies and... 

The Ortigas Park had been in construction for the past couple of months, and it’s now open to the public. This area was once an empty lot used by pedestrians as a passageway to cross from F. Ortigas (formerly Emerald) Avenue into the EDSA side of the central business district. Now the passageway is paved and landscaped–definitely providing a more pleasant experience. It’s good that the land owners did not decide to convert the...