Results of the highly-competitive UP College Admission Test (UPCAT) which high school seniors took last August 2011 are out now. The results are best viewed online through the UPCAT Results 2012 Online link in the University of the Philippines College of Admission website. Names on the list will qualify for enrollment in any of the nine campuses in the UP system namely: Baguio, Cebu, Diliman, Iloilo, Los Baños, Manila, Mindanao, Pampanga and Tacloban Here's the list of UPCAT passers in alphabetical order: Aaron, Eunice Moncada - Abes, Hector Salazar ABES, ... Continue Reading...
Thumbs up! Manila Revisited room package @ Manila Hotel
Here's something I happily recommend to tourists, balikbayans and countrymen wanting to know a piece of the country's history or simply rediscover their roots. Manila Hotel, the grand old dame of this city's hotels, is offering a Manila Revisited special room package inclusive of transport and a tour of the following landmarks: Fort Santiago, Jose Rizal's Execution Site, Casa Manila, Palacio del Gobernador, Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church and the former headquarters of General Douglas MacArthur. The room package is inclusive of buffet breakfast, welcome fruits ... Continue Reading...
F Restaurant at F1 Hotel in the Fort
There's no doubt that Bonifacio Global City will be the venue of prime hotel addresses in the future with a Shang-Ri La and a Grand Hyatt opening in a few years. In the meantime, I was happy enough to set foot at F1 Hotel on 32nd street which is under the Best Western Premier chain of hotels around the world. It is also the first hotel to be built in the Fort. F1 Hotel has an all-day dining restaurant on the fifth floor simply called F.Upon entering, you're greeted by these avant garde (almost Cobonpuesque?) chairs. The pool bar is just outside, but I wasn't able to ... Continue Reading...
Adopt a panda, save a life
The poster above says it all. Adopt a panda or dolphin through the adoption program of WWF-Philippines and save some of the most lovable creatures on this planet from extinction. All you need to do is make a donation of P3000 which will already entitle you to a Limited Edition WWF Panda or Dolphin stuffed toy, a WWF Adoption Certificate, and a WWF Species Information Card. WWF's Adoption Program is part of the organization's efforts to engage the public into taking a more active role on species conservation. ... Continue Reading...
Shalani Soledad & Roman Romulo wedding: the initial details
The Shalani Soledad-Roman Romulo wedding finally has a wedding date, and it's coming sooner than expected. Here are the initial details: When: January 22, 2012 Where: St. Benedict Church in Ayala Westgrove Heights We've found this pic of the inside of the very modern village church where Shalani will make her bridal walk (photo credit: mynewcondo.com.ph). Quite uncharacteristic, if we might say, but in line with the couple's wish to have a small, simple wedding. ... Continue Reading...
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