Lido Asado Originally uploaded by ajay1. I begin this series on Manila's Chinatown by giving the spotlight on Panciteria Lido which is considered a culinary landmark in the area, having been established in 1936. Located on T. Alonzo St., Sta. Cruz, Manila, it has the buzz of the traditional Chinese teahouse, complete with Chinese reading Chinese language newspapers. Weekends are usually packed and Lido hosts VIPs like Sen. Alfredo Lim who goes here without fail on Sundays. ... Continue Reading...
Archives for June 2006
Trying out the LRT2
LRT2-Pilipinas In these days of high gas prices, using your car the whole time doesn't seem practical, especially if you're a Manilan going to the shopping/business districts of Ortigas and Makati. Believe moi, the traffic and finding some parking in these places on normal days is so crazy and will drain a hole in your pocket besides. Ever since ditching my car, I've found out it a breeze to use the train to go from one point of Manila to the next. On those days when I've done so (emphasis on 'those days' because my workplace is just walking distance from ... Continue Reading...
2006 World Cup fever heats up even more: meet the hunks of football
kaka Originally uploaded by scorpioneyes. The World Cup fever is on in Manila! Okay, the crowds are mostly male but at least this basketball-crazy country is taking notice of another sport for a change.A lot of bars and lounges, including one in the hotel I work in, have put up giant TVs and projection screens to show the matches now happening in Germany. And the atmosphere is going to heat up even more on the way to the finals. Which team do you think will win? Some say current champion Brazil - with its power-packed line-up - has a strong chance of ... Continue Reading...
Cape Santiago Lighthouse, a Calatagan landmark
calatagan lighthouse One of the highlights of my visit to Calatagan,Batangas was a hike up the Cape Santiago Lighthouse which is the oldest working lighthouse in the country. Built in 1890 by the Spanish government, a fact sheet describes the lighthouse as standing " on an elevated cliff which guides the way between Verde Island Passage, San Bernardino Strait and the Manila Bay. It is also one of the signals of streamers passing to and fro, being in telegraphic communication with Manila Bay via Batangas, Calamba in Laguna de Bay, Cavite and Manila." ... Continue Reading...
Golden Sunset Resort: fun for the whole family
Golden sunset shots The Golden Sunset Resort opened only in January of this year but we've heard so much buzz about this place already. Maybe it's because the owner is no less than the mega-hairdresser Ricky Reyes who is known hereabouts as a savvy marketer and public relations person. When the invitation came, I just couldn't resist going to this place. Another factor is that I haven't been to Calatagan, Batangas where the resort is located. Arriving there, I wasn't disappointed. The resort was huge and the centerpiece was the beautifully-designed water ... Continue Reading...
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