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March 30, 2016
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AKB48, a famous Japanese girl group of 48 members from Achihabara, Tokyo, will soon have a sister group in Manila called MNL48, as announced in their concert last Friday (March 26). AKB48. The “A.K.B”. stands for “Akihabara,” which is the place where the group was formed, and “48” is the number of members. Known for their unique concept, AKB48 performs everyday in a theatre in Achihabara and has a sub-group that enables them to have simultaneous performances in other events. Occasionally, they have “handshake events,” which is like a meet and greet for their fans. Being known as a social phenomenon, they announced the birth of their sister […]
March 29, 2016
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April 13, 2016
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, […]
March 23, 2016
March 23, 2016
Find the Best ‘Good Friday’ Meal at these Manila Eateries PETA Offers Tips for Finding Meat-Free Fare for the Holiday Manila — As Easter approaches, PETA has compiled 10 picks for Manila restaurants that dish up delicious meat-free meals on Good Friday (and year round). Serving everything from local Pinoy eats to Chinese, Indian, Mexican, and Thai cuisine, these restaurants spare cows, pigs, chickens, and fish immense suffering by offering vegetarian options. “While many Christians skip the pork, beef, and chicken on Good Friday, PETA Asia wants everyone to remember that fish feel pain and fear and deserve our consideration, too,” says PETA Asia Vice President Jason Baker. “Good Friday […]
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March 17, 2016
82ND HAPPIEST. Philippines ranks 82nd in the recent happiest nation survey. Photo grabbed from heartshaper.asia Are you happy living in the Philippines? You should be, because the Philippines was listed 82nd in the world’s happiest nations, according to a recent global survey released March 16 (Wednesday). The report, released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and the Earth Institute at Columbia University, used factors such as per capita gross domestic product and healthy years of life expectancy to quantify happiness levels. Also, it used “having someone to count on in times of trouble” and freedom from corruption. The top 10 are Switzerland, Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Canada, the […]
March 17, 2016
