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• Travel Diary: I Can’t Let Summer Pass Without Boracay (Part 2)

  

  We took the free transfer from Orinda Beach Resort to Station 3. From the main road, we had to walk through the access road to the Station 3 resorts then again... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• A Letter to Dad and Mom to Save Philippine Seas

  

  Dad and Mom, I recently heard about the news, which I believe you are aware of. Rare black corals, hawk bills, and green sea turtles—two container vans full of... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2011 DESTINATIONS, ENVIRONMENT

• Travel Diary: I Can’t Let Summer Pass Without Boracay (Part 1)

  

  Let’s just say that it was a surprise that this trip pushed through last June 1-3, 2011. Good thing, my cousin Christian agreed to accompany me at the last... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• My First Manila Kid Article: On Traveling and Being Young

  

  “Good morning and thank you for waiting, Cebu Pacific Air flight 5J 581 bound for Cebu is now accepting passengers for boarding.” It was February 3, 2009, a... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2011 TRAVEL, VACATION

• A Great Burger at The Stock Market Bonifacio High Street

  

  The Stock Market with its pineapple logo used to be operated by Del Monte Philippines. Recently, however, it was taken over by Bistro Group Restaurant Concepts... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, DINING OUT

• Serenity at Palm Beach Resort San Juan

  

  After spending a day and a half at our relatives’ Llamar Beach Resort in Laiya Beach, our family was invited to Palm Beach Resort at the other side of San... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• SEAIR Flies to Macau for Only PHP 1099

  

  UPDATE: To celebrate their inaugural flight to Macau, SEAIR is offering Macau fares for as low as PHP 1,099 per way until June 1, 2011. Travel period is from... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Last Minute Summer Getaway at Playa Laiya San Juan

  

  Last May 14-15, we spent the night at Laiya Beach in San Juan, Batangas. Our relatives, who own Llamar Beach Resort, invited us to stay at their beach house.... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Travel Diary: Six Laguna Churches Day Tour for Under 500php

  

  Visita Iglesia is a Catholic tradition here in the Philippines that can be directly translated to "church visit." Annually, pilgrims during Maundy Thursday visi... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• SEAIR Flies to Macau for Only PHP 1499

  

  Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR), the Philippines’ premier leisure airline, once again offers the lowest fares from Clark to the magnificent Macau for as low... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Manila Minds Launches #PhilippineFridays

  

  Manila Minds is a collaborative effort among Manila’s prime movers and shakers that aims to find creative and sustainable ways to solve the country’s problems.... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2011 TRAVEL

• Travel Diary: Stressed, Stranded, Delayed in Cebu

  

  Boarding Pass for the Canceled FlightI never knew that I would finally experience first hand to have a flight canceled and more so being stranded somewhere far... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Makati: The City of Lifestyle and Creativity

  

  Makati is such a fine city to live in. We have a robust healthcare system, efficient social services, and good support to senior citizens, among others. Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Laguna Heritage Churches Part 2: Lumban, Pagsanjan, and Pila

  

  The Franciscan order, founded by St. Francis of Assisi, came to the Philippines on a group of 15 friars in 1578. They henceforth began to evangelize Laguna,... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, RELIGION, TRAVEL

• Laguna Heritage Churches Part 1: Pakil, Paete, and Longos

  

  Laguna is a province in the immediate south of Manila. In 1571, Captain Juan de Salcedo and his troops conquered Laguna with its surrounding areas, and in mere... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2011 CULTURE, DESTINATIONS, HISTORY, TRAVEL, VACATION

• On Tagalog and Filipino

  

  Wikang Filipino by ~LacerationLoveI always correct people when they say "Tagalog" is our national language. While a majority speak it, I believe to say Tagalog... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2011 LANGUAGES

• Fly SEAIR to Cebu and Davao for as Low as 499PHP

  

  I've read that South East Asian Airlines has partnered with one of Asia's largest low cost carriers, Tiger Airways, and this collaboration has resulted to new... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Half-Price Frappucinos on Starbucks Happy Hour (Philippines)

  

  Starbucks Coffee branches in the Philippines will serve half-price Frappucino blended beverages from May 2, 2011 through May 8, 2011 (Monday-Sunday) from... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2011 DESTINATIONS, VACATION

• Lunch at the House That Sans Rival Built

  

  If you were to ask my mom's native officemate as to what the top three delicacies of Dumaguete are, she'd say budbud kabog, chicharon (pork rinds), and of... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION

• Set Lunch and Dessert at Sans Rival Cakes & Pastries Dumaguete

  

  If you were to ask my mom's native officemate as to what the top three delicacies of Dumaguete are, she'd saybudbud kabog, chicharon (pork rinds), and of course... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL, VACATION