Warning: more Legaspi Village, Makati posts ahead. I've been loving this area since its relatively quiet streets (on weekends especially) present a less frenetic side to Manila's financial district. I get to think how lucky are some friends to live here. But since some of us can't be in this center of town, a savvy way is to live like a Makati local by checking into a hotel, even for just the weekend. That's what we exactly did at the height of typhoon Lando. The KL Tower on Gamboa St. Legaspi Village is actually a residential condominium but several floors are ... Continue Reading...
Weeknight hangout : Red Dot Japanese bistro in Legazpi Village, Makati
It was a Friday, and my good friend Jaye invited me to this nice, cozy bar in Legazpi Village, Makati offering excellent Japanese food. She called it 'Sugi without the price tag.' Now, God only knows my social calendar is brimming full for the rest of the week and one good way I can drag my heels to a place without hesitation is.... if I haven't tried it or eaten there before! :) So off we met in Red Dot and I was surprised that the bar was packed full of people that night. Here's a photo of the interiors without the crowd.... It turns out Red Dot is the ... Continue Reading...
Gardenia’s Next Big Sandwich Hit finals this November
Our family's favorite bread label has an exciting thing going on! It's called Gardenia's The Next Big Sandwich Hit (NBSH) and it's presently touring 20 universities in Luzon, with about 100 collegiate teams competing for a slot in the grand showdown this November. The Gardenia people say there's nothing wrong with having a sandwich as your main course for breakfast, lunch or dinner...it just takes creativity. So they're enjoining student- participants to think of the next great sandwich using these 5 E's as a guideline: Economical; Easy to make and prepare; ... Continue Reading...
Life skills program for studes now on its 2nd year
Coordinates for Life is a flagship education program initiated by Coca-Cola FEMSA Philippines in partnership with Teach for the Philippines, a non-government organization. Launched in 2014, the program is a series of training modules for children and young adults aimed at equipping them with the necessary life skills to deal with different situations. These include assertiveness, decision-making, empathy, anger management and dealing with peer pressure, among others. The program also provides training support for parents, teachers and mentors through ... Continue Reading...
NBS holds free adult coloring workshop
Adult coloring is all the rage these days. For those in Manila this weekend, the National Book Store, in cooperation with Lifestyle Channel and SM Mall of Asia, will hold its first ever “Color Pop Fair," a fun-filled, FREE one-day event. This will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 from 10 am to 6 pm at the Main Mall Atrium, SM Mall of Asia. All coloring sheets and materials will be provided. Learn the basics, not only of adult coloring but also shade selection, blending techniques, choosing the right coloring and other valuable coloring tips.Participants get ... Continue Reading...
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