All right, there's a seeming Korean invasion in Manila's commercial scene, and if you include our President's love life, that's a double whammy! :) Along with Korean groceries, Korean bakeries are also sprouting up in select places and the most famous among them is the international franchise Tous Les Jours. What it means I really don't know (too tired to Google, at this point). Maybe Koreans, like Filipinos, also have a colonial mentality. For how else can you put a French name on a Korean bakery? It escapes me ;) But I wasn't complaining, the moment I saw these ... Continue Reading...
Archives for March 2012
Before Magnum ice cream, there was…..
my favorite treats from the Korean grocery! I can't read the label but I just know they're good. Exhibit A is what I'd call "Fish Be With You" which is priced for only P35 in my suki Korean grocery. The makers were sweet enough to shape this ice cream like a fish. The best thing about this is its portability. You can actually hold the ice cream sans the wrapper because the crispy wafer holds it all together. And when you bite, crunchy meets creamy vanilla. The clincher is the addition of my favorite azuki (red) beans. I really love azuki in my mochi, ... Continue Reading...
AVT Navigator at the Manila International Auto Show
Exclusively for the 2012 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS)—to be held from March 29-April 1, 2012 at the World Trade Center in Roxas Boulevard, Manila—the AVT Navigator PN503 will be sale at the AVT booth at a very special discounted price. The AVT Navigator is the country's first-ever portable GPS navigation system with extensive local support for updated maps. The PN503 model features a 5-inch high resolution touch screen, SD card slot, multi-media functionality and voice prompt technology. Extremely portable, the PN503 can be set up in any car in minutes. ... Continue Reading...
Extended visa for foreigners announced
Here's something interesting from the mailbox: "Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez, Jr. announced that visa reforms to be implemented soon will boost the competitiveness of the Philippines as a tourism destination." The more relaxed visa policy will be implemented on Chinese nationals travelling to the Philippines as part of a tour group (30-day visa-free stay) and Indian nationals who have a valid American, Japan, Australian, Canadian, Schengen, Singapore, or United Kingdom visa (14-day visa-free stay). Likewise, visa-free privileges for 166 ... Continue Reading...
Passport renewal in Manila
I haven't travelled abroad lately. Aside from being very busy, the reason is that my passport expires in less than six months which means that I'll not be able to pass through an immigration counter wherever I want to go (sigh). I really had to exert an effort to find time for my passport renewal. Having successfully finished the renewal process last week, I can now say it was no sweat and am excited to receive my new "biometric" passport in a couple of weeks! Here's how to renew your passport if you're a Filipino based in Manila: 1. Apply online via ... Continue Reading...
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