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Go-en opens ‘Lite’ branch in Maginhawa
April 13, 2016

Go-en opens ‘Lite’ branch in Maginhawa

Known for promoting kendama (a traditional Japanese toy), manga, and Japanese experience,  go-en – The Japanese Ramen Shoppe soft opened their newest branch along Maginhawa street, Quezon City last January.     The new ramen house is called the “Lite” branch as it offers smaller size meals and is physically smaller than its main shop, or the “Plus” branch, located in Quezon City as well. Situated a few blocks away from some of the country’s major schools like University of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, and Miriam College, go-en Lite has a playful and colourful environment that appeals to the college students and younger masses. Albeit the small space, […]
Banking Schedules for Holy Week 2016
March 23, 2016

Banking Schedules for Holy Week 2016

A long weekend is ahead of us in observance of the Holy Week (March 24 to 27). Some establishments, such as malls, are bound to shut down on certain days—and banks are not exempted to this. It might be best to make those withdrawals and deposits now to save you trouble on the coming days.     Here are the Lenten holiday schedules of some of the banks in the Philippines: BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) and BPI Family Savings Bank All branches and kiosks will be closed from March 24 to March 27. Regular banking operations will resume on Monday, March 28. Source: BPI Express Online Chinabank Chinabank […]
LIST: Easter Egg Hunting Events this year
March 19, 2016

LIST: Easter Egg Hunting Events this year

It’s almost Easter time! Do you want to spend a great Easter Sunday this 2016? Here are some recommended places you should go that will hold an Easter celebration that’s perfect for families and kids! Aside from the traditional egg hunts, these family-friendly locations will help you make Easter a fun and memorable day for your kids.   Photo via She Knows   Fun Ranch Where: Alabang Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Fee: P550 per child inclusive of Unlimited Play; P275 per adult For Reservations and more information: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1578198872471089/ Where: Ortigas Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Fee: P550 per child inclusive of Ride All You Can; P275 […]
Ukokkei Japan now has Tan Tan Mien ramen!
March 22, 2016

Ukokkei Japan now has Tan Tan Mien ramen!

For those who can’t get enough of Ukokkei Japan’s ramen goodness, here’s another surprise for you! Their newest ramen offering, the Tan Tan Mien Ramen, is now available and made delectable just for you!   TAN TAN MIEN RAMEN. For only P260, you can get a bowl of this ramen goodness at Ukokkei Japan!   This flavorful Tan Tan Mien ramen became the most popular dish in the restaurant that’s well-loved by the customers among other ramen variants. With its thin and firm noodles, you’ll surely love the texture of the dish which will make you want more. Adding to that, the spices and ingredients put into the bowl of […]
LIST: Holy Week 2016 Mall Hours
March 18, 2016

LIST: Holy Week 2016 Mall Hours

This Holy Week, major malls and establishments in Metro Manila are also observing the Lenten season. Please be guided of the following mall hours of the malls in Metro Manila. TriNoma Ayala Mall in Quezon City   SM Supermalls   Powerplant Mall in Rockwell, Makati   Alabang Town Center Source: Ayala Land Website   Greenhills Promenade, Theater Mall, and Shoppesville Plus in San Juan City Source: Music Museum Robinsons Malls Source: Robinsons Malls Facebook
McKinley Food Truck Festival
March 16, 2016

McKinley Food Truck Festival

  If you’re looking for great selection of food and also served hot and fresh, then head over to McKinley West every Thursday to Sunday from 5:00 pm. Different food trucks that serve all kinds of treats are parked there, ready to fill your tummies. Catch trucks like Malcom’s Burger, Hungry Chef, Chef Broosy, and with Mio Gelati, the first gelato food truck in the country. Drop by, chill, eat, drink a little, and enjoy the night away for they are open till 12 midnight! Details: What: McKinley Food Truck Festival Where: Lawton Avenue When: Thursday to Sunday, 5:00 pm to 12:00 mn For more information, you may contact Megaworld […]
Metrobank Stock Tutorial
March 16, 2016

Metrobank Stock Tutorial

Do you want to learn about Stocks? As early as today, be sure that you know about the basics of stock and investment that will help you in the future. This 2016, free seminars are given by FirstMetroSec, a Metrobank Group, regarding the basics of Stock Market Investing.     It will hold seminars regarding introductions about Fundamental Analysis and Technical Analysis. The tutorial is open to the public and is free of charge. Observe proper dress code (Smart casual) and wearing of jersey tops, shorts or slippers, is discouraged. For reservations, call 859-0600 or email customerservice@firstmetrosec.com.ph These are the schedules for the seminars: BASICS OF STOCK MARKET INVESTING 10:00am […]
Free Ride for Women at MRT and LRT 2 on March 8!
March 08, 2016

Free Ride for Women at MRT and LRT 2 on March 8!

Yes, you read that right! Women get to ride for FREE on March 8, in all LRT Line 2 and MRT stations!   FREE RIDES FOR WOMEN! Women get to ride in all LRT Line 2 and MRT Stations for FREE!   As part of the International Women’s Day celebration, the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) gives women who will ride in any of the stations of LRT Line 2 and MRT free rides on March 8. Women can board the train for free from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 5 pm to 7 p.m. Earlier, the National Museum also gave women free admission for the month […]
Solar, lunar eclipses to be visible this March
March 07, 2016

Solar, lunar eclipses to be visible this March

Calling all Astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts! A solar and lunar eclipse will be visible this month. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAG-ASA) has announced that there will be a total solar eclipse to occur on March 9, 2016 in the Philippines. However, it will be observed as a partial solar eclipse. Moreover, those who are in Mindanao will have a good view of the eclipse with a obscuration of up to 80%, while Luzon will have 30% to 60&%, and Visayas from 60% to 70%.     If, however, you miss the solar eclipse, do not fret for a penumbral eclipse of the moon will happen on […]
Henry Sy donates P400m UP campus in BGC
March 03, 2016

Henry Sy donates P400m UP campus in BGC

The country’s premier state university, University of the Philippines (UP), gets its 17th campus through Henry Sy Sr. with a nine-storey building in the progressive business district of Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.   UP-BGC HENRY SY. HALL. A P400m-building was donated by Henry Sy to UP located at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig. (Photo by Misael Bacani UPSIO, grabbed from up.edu.ph)   The building, which costs P400m, was donated by Henry Sy Sr., the well-known and undisputed richest man in the Philippines behind the successful SM Investments Corporation. This building was given to the Philippine’s premier institution of higher learning, as received by UP President Alfredo Pascual […]
Free McMuffins on March 14: It’s National Breakfast Day!
March 02, 2016

Free McMuffins on March 14: It’s National Breakfast Day!

We’ve always been told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Well, get ready for your best breakfast ever as McDonald’s Philippines celebrates the 4th National Breakfast Day on March 14!   NATIONAL BREAKFAST DAY AT McDONALD’S!   How does one celebrate National Breakfast Day? Why, with a free McMuffin from McDonald’s! Over 400 McDonald’s breakfast restaurants nationwide will participate in this year’s event, making it the biggest celebration since 2012. From 6 a.m. to 7 a.m., participating branches of McDonald’s will be giving away free McMuffins via dine-in, take-out, and drive-thru. Coupons will be issued for customers who line up from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. […]
Luxury redefined: Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila opens its doors today
March 01, 2016

Luxury redefined: Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila opens its doors today

Expats and Filipinos alike can now enjoy a slice of luxury at Bonifacio Global City as Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila opens its doors to the public today, March 1.   LUXURY AT ITS FINEST. Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila redefines luxury. (Photo courtesy of Shangri-la at the Fort, Manila)   Today’s soft opening was attended by several of Shangri-La’s top brass led by Executive Vice President (EVP) Wolfgang Kreuger for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts.   SHANGRI-LA’S TOP BRASS. From left: Wolfang Kreuger, Alain Rogers (Area Manager/General Manager of Makati Shangri-La), Atty. Federico Noel (Director, Shang Properties, Inc.), Christopher Tiu (EVP for Projects), Wilfred Woo, John Rice, Alex Willats (Hotel […]
ANA celebrates 5th year of operations in Manila
February 29, 2016

ANA celebrates 5th year of operations in Manila

February 2011 saw the first time All Nippon Airways (ANA) land on Philippine shores. They made their mark with top notch in-flight service as well as a penchant for being one of the most consistent airlines. Today marks their fifth year in servicing flights between Tokyo (via Narita Airport) and Manila.     According to Yuki Yamamoto, Sales Executive for ANA, “We have seen a 150% increase in passengers compared to last year.” He also said they have seen the number of passengers rise since they began their operations at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). “Most of the passengers that fly with ANA are those who connect with a US-bound […]
#GrabJeep, to start operations today
February 19, 2016

#GrabJeep, to start operations today

  In a Facebook post last February 17, Grab’s official Facebook page posted a photo of a jeepney painted with Grab logo that signals a new mode of transportation to be offered by Grab in Manila. On February 19, in another post, Grab officially announced that #GrabJeep will start its operations today that will have routes from Magallanes – Ayala – Buendia – Guadalupe – Boni – Shaw – Megamall – Ortigas – Santolan – Araneta – SM North Edsa. The photo of the jeepney posted is not the ordinary kind of jeepney you see along Manila roads, as it looks like a modernized and high-technology version of the transportation. […]
Ramen Kagetsu opens new branch in BGC
February 19, 2016

Ramen Kagetsu opens new branch in BGC

Heads up, ramen lovers! Your favorite Japan noodle shop chain Ramen Kagetsu Arashi brings you another branch located at Bonifacio Global City on February 19, 2016 for your daily Japanese cuisine fix!     Famous for their delectable ramen, Ramen Kagetsu opens another branch in BGC for convenience to its customers in Taguig. Ramen Kagetsu’s tasty and filling Japanese delicacies will definitely attract new customers to come back and dine again at their soon to be opened restaurant. For a mid-priced but quality ramen, the restaurant’s 120 noodle varieties will surely make every ramen lover satisfied. Aside from their famous dish, Ramen Kagetsu Arashi offers set meals for on-a-budget customers. […]
H&M’s Valentine’s Gift
February 12, 2016

H&M’s Valentine’s Gift

Looking for an excuse to go on a date with your significant other, office/school crush, or even your best buddy on Valentines? H&M gives you a perfect excuse to go shopping with its latest Valentines offer: 15% off your total purchase if you show them this Facebook post AND bring a friend!   A PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE VALENTINES… at least for shopaholics.   Whether it’s looking for the perfect Valentines outfit or a simple trip to update your wardrobe, you can get 15% off your total purchase. Yes, off your total. Not on any items like other sales, but off your total purchase. All you have to do is […]
Rerouting of EDSA Traffic to happen on People Power anniversary
February 24, 2016

Rerouting of EDSA Traffic to happen on People Power anniversary

Wherever you’re planning on spending Feb. 25, please avoid EDSA if you can, as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced that it will reroute traffic along EDSA for the 30th People Power Revolution Anniversary. According to MMDA Chairman Emerson Carlos, rerouting traffic along EDSA is still necessary even if Feb. 25 has been declared as a non-working holiday. There will be an Experiential museum in Camp Aguinaldo that will showcase events that led to the People Power Revolution, the MMDA chairman said. There will be 1700 personnel deployed around the immediate vicinity of the People Power Monument. Initial plans reveal that the stretch of EDSA along Ortigas Ave. […]
Emoji Magic: Krispy Kreme x Emojis
February 04, 2016

Emoji Magic: Krispy Kreme x Emojis

Emojis may be one of the digital age’s best forms of expression, but it’s usually limited to online posts, private messages, and, more recently, Snapchat videos. It may find its way into the real world, but it’s mainly through designs on t-shirts… until now. EMOJIS ON DOUGHNUTS? Yes, please! From the hot light stores that showcase the creation of their melt-in-your-mouth Original Glazed doughnuts comes a new way to create magical moments and send meaningful messages: Krispy Kreme Doughnut Emojis! Apart from emojis on your doughnuts, Krispy Kreme is also set to open an Emoji Park where you can relax, play games, and enjoy Krispy Kreme Doughnut Emojis with people […]
Popular Movie Premieres in February
February 03, 2016

Popular Movie Premieres in February

Here’s a selection of movies from different genres that is hitting the Philippine silver screen this February! 1. The Revenant Opens in theaters February 3 This western film is written by Iñárritu and Mark L. Smith. It focuses on trappers that hunt for pelts in the wilderness of Louisiana. The story revolves on the most experienced hunter, Hugh Glass, and his knowledge for the area and the natives of the land. 2. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Opens in theaters February 5 Pride and Prejudice fans are going to love this. This is your usual Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet love story but with the most unlikely twist. Seth Grahame […]
New park in BGC makes Burgos Circle more accessible
February 02, 2016

New park in BGC makes Burgos Circle more accessible

Good news to all office workers in Bonifacio Global City! Dining hot spot Burgos Circle is now more accessible from the Bonifacio High Street (BHS) mall through the Mind Museum and the newly opened BHS Park. NOW OPEN. The One Bonifacio High Street Park is just across the retail center, BHS. Because of the construction of Shangri-la at the Fort, Manila, the much anticipated 5-star hotel in Taguig, a park has been built that stretches from 5th Avenue to 3rd Avenue, which is across the Mind Museum. Here’s the new route: from the park, take the pathway leading to the museum. Once you get to the museum, take the pathway […]