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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
March 17, 2016
Multi-awarded nail salon Mich & Myl is now more accessible to those who are living or working in Legazpi Village, Makati! Earlier this March, it opened another branch at Prince Plaza located along Legazpi and Dela Rosa streets, just across Greenbelt 5. Offering the same treatments, such as gel art, and using top-of-the-line nail polishes from Japan, Mich & Myl continues to be the best in what they do! Details: Address: Prince Plaza 2, Unit G-3B, Dela Rosa corner Legazpi Street, Legazpi Village, 1200 Makati, Philippines Tel No: 02-815-9454 Store Hours: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm (Monday to Sunday) Facebook: facebook.com/MakatiNailSpa/
March 16, 2016
Mother Teresa, a Roman Catholic nun who worked in the Indian city of Calcutta, will be declared as saint on September 4th, as announced by Pope Francis on Tuesday (March 15). MOTHER TERESA. Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta is to be declared saint on September 4. (Photo courtesy of thestationofthecross.com) Known for her charitable works, Mother Teresa lived a life for the poor. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, which is a Roman Catholic religious congregation that is active in over a hundred countries, having 4,500 sisters worldwide. Also, Mother Teresa received numerous awards, such as the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. In 2003, six years after her […]
March 16, 2016
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 […]
March 16, 2016