Not too long ago, some sweet-talking hotel salesperson convinced me to get a couple of hotel membership cards. Thankfully it was something I don't regret putting my money on. Am a hedonist and believe there's nothing wrong in treating my family to some luxury every now and then. Recently, one of my favorite five-star digs in Manila Bay launched their VIP card and am putting out this press release because I've tried the place and it's highly-recommended: For a fee of P4,999 ( a little more than $100 annually), one can get the Diamond Hotel's privilege card called the ... Continue Reading...
Weekend food round-up: Sakura surprise, Manila’s cheapest breakfast buffet & T-bone steak etc.
Sakura food By now, readers of this blog should have noticed that my food philosophy really is not to spend my hard-earned peso on places that are too pretentious and fancy when I can get the same in other restos for so much less. Especially since I've seen how delectable food is much more affordable in other places in Asia, or out-of-town like Angeles City.. Good cuisine shouldn't make one feel like there is some sort of highway robbery going on, even if some poor guy or publicist is footing the bill. Some restos in Manila are hyped so much when we should ... Continue Reading...
Interviewed by Prudence
The blogging doctor TessTermulo over at Prudence and Madness asks me some questions that matter: Q. What are the 5 books that made great impact in your life? Catcher In The Rye by JD Salinger Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky (these first two were my favorites in high school) Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere (I simply believe our national hero is brilliant) Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom most works by Paulo Coelho ugh! sorry no Harry Potter... Q. What do you think should be done about plagiarism of blog content that is rampant nowadays? A. Unless we ... Continue Reading...
iPhone at first sight: it’s aaaahmazing!
Me with the iPhone. Liveblogging here at the Manila Bulletin Technews office and I still can't get over laying my dainty hands on the much-heralded 8GB (!) Apple iPhone . Everyone who's held it is right, you hold the iPhone and it immediately elicits a "wow!" not to mention irrepressible "ooh's" and "aahs." As I remain in a state of awe, let me just give a quick rundown of my memorable first impressions with the Apple iPhone: 1. Form factor is super sleek, it's in fact a better looker than the iPod. It's thin in size and if you're looking for a ... Continue Reading...
Jakarta: halal Indonesian food in the heart of Manila
Jakarta food in Manila. I have never been anywhere near Indonesia but the thought of vicariously tasting their cuisine is something I will never say "no" to. It just so happened that there's an Indonesian resto at the far end of our Malate street. I have been eyeing the place for months and in fact entered one time, just to look at the bar and the rest of its cozy surroundings. Having found the menu interesting, I finally convinced a dinner companion to give the place a try. Our verdict: this is one resto you could indulge your appetite in, even ... Continue Reading...
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