The warmest Merry Christmas greetings to this site's readers and friends! So how was your celebration? We spent it in Manila like we've done through the years. The traffic and the shopping were toxic.. at one point I wished I was in another time, or another planet. Anyway, here's my half-finished table setting last night. I love Christmas coz of the decor we have to play with! Christmas is truly a big event in the Philippines, but from what I know New Year's here is an even bigger eating affair. We take out all round objects and the family table epitomizes the ... Continue Reading...
Archives for December 2012
Sinigang forever!…with Knorr
I was also an OFW once before so I know the feeling. One of the first things we miss about home is the food. As we fly home and the plane touches down in the runway, the craving gets more intense.Images of adobo, sinigang, pinakbet and lechon fill the mind. Food company Knorr chose sinigang as the focal point of the red-carpet welcome they gave the country's returning OFWs recently. The “Knorr Sinigang’s Umuwi sa Sarap ng Sinigang” campaign added a flavorful twist to airport salubongs. Arriving OFWs were invited to a cozy dining area at the NAIA Terminal 3 where ... Continue Reading...
Janine Tugonon is back in Manila
First of all, am glad that our prediction of Ms. Janine Mari Tugonon faring well in Miss Universe 2012 came true! She's now Miss Universe 1st runner up, a good 13 years after Miriam Quiambao was named one. We must say: you really did well Janine! If not for Olivia Culpo (Miss U/Miss USA) being the hometown favorite, you could have been The One. Good work still. In an interview aired over ABS-CBN, Tugonon expressed thanks that was able to reach the Miss Universe finals, especially the Top 5. "Thankful na ako na nakarating doon, dahil kaunting Pinay rin lang naman ... Continue Reading...
Janine Tugonon a favorite for Miss Universe
(Photo credit: missuniverse.com) As Miss Universe 2012 unfolds in Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday morning (Manila time), we will be batting for the Philippines' own bet Janine Marie Tugonon who is emerging to be a heavy favorite amid all the lovely contestants from all over the world and getting noticed for her own brand of cobra walk :) Aside from Tugonon, here's our bets among those who will most likely make it to the finals/semifinals: Miss Croatia Elizabeta Burg, Miss USA Olivia Culpo, Miss Puerto Rico Bodine Koehler and Miss Venezuela Irene Sofia Esser ... Continue Reading...
Huawei Ascend D1 quad XL and Honor 2 out now
Even though China has put a mark on its new passports stating its territorial claim over the South China Sea (ouch!), this hasn't prevented us from looking at their new products in the market. Let's begin with the ubiquitous cellphones. Launched yesterday was the Ascend D1 quad XL, a quadcore smartphone running on Android Ice Cream Sandwich (version 4) which promises speed, power and long battery life. What makes this high-end phone worth looking into is its good price point: only P18,000 for something that delivers turbo-charged computer prowess in your pocket. ... Continue Reading...
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