Marriott Hotel, Manila's newest luxury enclave, gives the ultimate relaxation for tired city dwellers with its Escape! Spa package.For only $220 net single or $245 net double, indulge in a buffet breakfast at the Marriott Café and an hour of massage of choice at the Quan Spa. A must-try in this spa is the Filipino hilot, considered one of the best-loved local treatments where virgin coconut oil is applied to the body which reduces tension build up. One can also avail of the native dagdagay massage which is basically a deep tribal foot and leg massage using clay to ... Continue Reading...
Pinoy Blogfest 1.0 at Richmonde Hotel
My friends from Gadgets Magazine are organizing Pinoy Blogfest 1.0 which is happening tomorrow, April 17 at the Richmonde Hotel in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. With the theme " Opportunity & Responsibility," it aims to gather together alternative media practitioners and bloggers on issues confronting new media. A Universal McCann study conducted in 29 countries in 2008, estimates that about 90% of Filipino users read blogs (second only to Korea’s 92%). It also reported that the Philippines has the highest percentage of photo uploaders and web video viewers. Among ... Continue Reading...
All you need to know about UK scholarships and studying in the UK
I've worked in the United Kingdom but I never experienced studying there. What an awesome experience it must be. This country, besides being the hub of monarchy, offers much in terms of cultural and historical exploration. Thankfully, one can learn much about studying in the UK through the British Council in the Philippines, including ways on how to get scholarships there. From January to March, the British Council launches Education UK, a campaign meant to inform Filipinos on the educational opportunities in the United Kingdom. ... Continue Reading...
A grand tour of the National Museum, anyone?
It's been ages since I visited the National Museum. I used to work in that hallowed building back in the 90s, because the Philippine Senate was housed there. It's really such a shame to be ogling at museums in other countries and not loving your own. Must.go there.soon. The National Museum today has undergone a complete transformation. In fact it can already compare with its counterparts in Asia and beyond. It boasts of an extensive art and artifact collection housed in 21 galleries and spanning two colonial-era buildings. What can be seen in its historic walls? ... Continue Reading...
Last three days of the Manila International Book fair
The written word is alive and well, thanks to the annual staging of the Manila International Book Fair. This event, which started last Friday, September 12 will end on Tuesday, Sept 16 so there's only three days left for bibliophiles to hobnob with their favorite authors, get your favorite books at a discount and attend mind-enriching seminars. We saw in the schedule some interesting bits such as how to get published, productivity tips from top writers, a forum on book piracy, a cosplay workshop, how to earn from freelancing, and even a talk on "the business of ... Continue Reading...
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