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3rd Philippine International Motor Show

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Share Today we celebrate the opening of our 3rd Philippine International Motor Show, the country’s flagship auto show. Change, as they say, is in the air. And the Philippine auto industry is at the verge of major changes. For the first time, auto sales could surpass the highest sales ever achieved in 1996 of 162,000 [...]

Zoom Treetop Adventure: New Zipline in Manila

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

The Zoom Treetop Adventure at Circulo Verde, Bagumbayan, Quezon City is the latest and newest zipline opened in Metro Manila (Ortigas area). We tried it out this afternoon and checked the place.

Top Emerging Business Destinations for 2010

Monday, August 2nd, 2010

Share The DOT and PHILTOA Unveils the Philippines ’ Top Emerging Business Destinations for 2010 Tired of going to the same vacation spot over and over again? Don’t deprive yourself of the joy of exploring new places to visit when you decide to take that much needed break.

Eivissa Superclub

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

I met one of the marketing specialist of Eivissa Superclub Tomas Morato. He said he’s going to include me in his guest list soon. According to him the best time to go here is during fridays and saturdays, because there are celebrities who hangs out here. Just recently, Luningning has been here.

Accessible Eastwood City

Tuesday, August 28th, 2007

A good old friend of mine I saw over the weekend at a colleague’s birthday party asked me a very simple question: how do I get to Eastwood City in Libis? Answering her (I mean really guiding her) would have taken some time a year and a half ago, when the only way to get [...]

Corregidor – A Whole New Experience

Thursday, March 22nd, 2007

When was the last time you visited Corregidor? If it was back when you were still in school, it might be time for a return visit. Or you could just opt to bring your kids here during the summer months to squeeze in a little education during the school break. Carlos Celdran is arranging for [...]

Delicate Nudes with Dominique James

Monday, October 2nd, 2006

Dominique James is a household name in Celebrity Photography — I had a chance to go under his tutelage this weekend. At the Philippine Center for Creative Imaging (PCCI) in Makati, I took Dominique James’ Nude Photography workshop. It was great! Who would not enjoy his flamboyant, fabulous teaching style? Those with passion for great [...]

SM Mall of Asia at Bay City, Pasay

Sunday, May 28th, 2006

The SM Mall of Asia opened last May 21, 2006 at the Bay City just west of Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City. We went there last Thursday to take some pictures and to snoop around for new shops. All we got back home were bags of groceries and two dozen pictures.

The Ortigas Park

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006

What was once an empty lot used by office workers as a passageway from F. Ortigas (formerly Emerald) Avenue into the EDSA side of the central business district is now attractively paved and landscaped.

Christmas in Policarpio

Sunday, December 11th, 2005

Policarpio Street, in Mandaluyong City has opened their doors to the public once again. This street, literally becomes a wonderland during the “ber” months. All houses are wrapped with Christmas lights, and rooftops are often filled with Santa Clauses and other toys. Definitely, tis is one of the few places to go in Manila during [...]

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