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November 20, 2015

GrabBike May Soon Serve the Public

A faster option to outsmart the heavy traffic in Metro Manila is currently being tested and reviewed and may soon provide people with an alternative means of transportation other than the four-wheeled vehicles. The taxi booking service app GrabTaxi is now beta testing a motorbike taxi service called GrabBike in Makati and Bonifacio Global City. Here’s a fast rundown of the details about the proposed service: – Base fare: P40. With an additional P10 per kilometers for the first 2 to 7 kilometers, and an additional of P5 per kilometer after 8 kilometers. – Fare will not exceed P50 if the trip is within Makati City only. -GrabBike riders are […]

December 28, 2015

UCC Special Holiday Coffee: 15 Pesos to Celebrate 15 Years

  15 pesos UCC iced coffee!? YES! UCC is celebrating 15 years of good fortune and is sharing this feat with its patrons through its special Holiday Iced coffee available in all UCC concept stores. Redeem it for only 15 pesos everyday! Promo is good for dine-in transactions only and is redeemable for every purchase of any food item. For more info, visit their Facebook.

December 28, 2015

Shangri-la’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu Offers Amazing Family Holidays

Cebu, Philippines, September 25, 2015 – Families have plenty to look forward to at Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort & Spa, Cebu, a destination of its own with a variety of dining offers, recreational facilities and jam-packed activities. Sitting over 13 hectares of lush greenery and fronting the scenic Mactan Channel, the resort is an idyllic paradise where everyone is set to experience an amazing holiday. At the heart of this tropical paradise is a 350-meter beach cove, where families may enjoy a range of sea sports and water-based activities, including paddle boarding, jet skiing, kayaking, banana boating and parasailing. They can also join snorkeling safaris or go diving in the Shangri-La […]

December 28, 2015

TLC Festival Philippines

The successful event recently held in Singapore is now coming to Manila! TLC, the leading international travel and lifestyle channel is bringing the TLC vibe to a hive this November with a fun-filled outdoor festival at the Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City on November 21, Saturday starting at 11am. Get to see some of your favourite TLC hosts: the bubbly Janet Hsieh from FUN TAIWAN, THE FABULOUS BAKER BROTHERS Tom and Henry Herbert, and restaurateur and top food blogger Erwan Heussaff – TLC’s latest personality and brand ambassador for Southeast Asia. This outdoor, rain or shine event is gonna be a field day for foodies and lifestyle enthusiasts. Gather […]

December 29, 2015

Hotel Jen Manila Officially Welcomes the Holiday Season

(From L-R) General Manager, Mr. Ed Kollmer; Dir. of Sales and Marketing, Ms. Meegee Yap; Dir. of Operations, Ms. Frencie Duadua; Financial Controller, Ms. Cris del Rosario; F&B Manager, Ms. Marie Lanorio; and Dir. of Human Resources, Mr. Don Bazar.  Hotel Jen Manila’s Executive Committee posed in front of the hotel’s Christmas tree after the lighting ceremony that took place last November 12, 2015. The whole team is inviting everybody to visit Hotel Jen Manila and try the hotel’s exciting holiday promotions and packages. For more info about Hotel Jen, click here or visit their website https://www.hoteljen.com/manila 

December 29, 2015

Spain Confers Heritage Award to Intramuros

Manila’s historic district and walled city within the city Intramuros is recently conferred the Premio Patrimonio de la Humanidad (Heritage Award) by Spain. Philippine Tourism Secretary Ramon R. Jimenez Jr., as Chairman of the Intramuros Administration, received the award from Jose Juis Rivas Hernandez, Mayor of Avila, Spain, who is also the concurrent president of the Group of World Heritage Cities in Spain. The award recognizes the successful conservation, restoration, and redevelopment programs of the Philippine Department of Tourism in Intramuros. Intramuros was the seat of government during a period in the Spanish colonization of the country and was declared a historic monument in 1951. It has undergone rehabilitation since […]

December 28, 2015

Noel Bazaar 2015

Have your Christmas shopping list ready because the ultimate holiday shopping expo Noel Bazaar is back on November 26-30 (11am to 9pm) at the World Trade Center and on December 18-20, 2015 at the SMX Convention Center. It will feature a wide range of concessionaire– from fashion and beauty items, home decors, food, novelties, Christmas trimmings and other unique affordable gift items for the upcoming holiday season and beyond. There will also be an exciting line-up for their loyal shoppers as Noel Bazaar will feature special events, demos, games, raffles and variety shows featuring local celebrities. This event will be for the benefit of the GMA Kapuso Foundation, Bantayog ng mga […]

December 28, 2015

Eastwood City Wide Sale

It’s time to wind up your early Christmas shopping as the Eastwood City Wide Sale is now on. Enjoy huge discounts up to 50% at the Eastwood City Mall from November 6 to 15, 2015. Grab great finds for less and make your Christmas shopping fun and easy on the pocket. For more details, visit http://megaworldlifestylemalls.com/ or call 709-0888 / 709-9888.

December 28, 2015

The Great British Shopping Raffle is Back!

Attention Shopaholics! How about a VIP shopping spree to London this season? The British Embassy Manila is bringing back the Great British Shopping Raffle featuring 34 British brands. Buy British this holiday season and get the chance to win amazing prizes and VIP tickets. For a minimum spend of P3,000 across all participating brands, you get to have one raffle entry.  Grand prize is a VIP Shopping Trip to London, including 2 roundtrip tickets from Etihad Airways, 4 nights hotel accommodation, 2 LUXE tickets to London Fashion Weekend, 2 BritRail passes from Baron Travel  and VIP football match tickets. Also up for grabs are a 40,000 shopping spree at Marks and Spencer, a 25,000 […]

November 10, 2015

The Philippines Earns 8TH ASEAN Heritage Park

The Philippines has gained its eighth ASEAN Heritage Park (AHP) after environment ministers from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations unanimously approved the nomination of Mt. Timpoong-Hibok-Hibok Natural Monument (MTHHNM) during their recent meeting in Hanoi, Vietnam. “As MTHHNM steps into the pantheon of Southeast Asia’s natural treasures, we wish to generate greater appreciation for the environmental uniqueness of this natural park in the island province of Camiguin,” said Environment Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje. The inclusion of MTHHNM in the list of AHPs was made during the 13th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on the Environment, which was attended by environment ministers and their representatives. AHPs are protected areas recognized for […]

November 09, 2015

Makati Dazzles This Christmas with the Festival of Lights and Light Installations

Experience the dazzling Makati Christmas as the annual Festival of Lights begins in Ayala Triangle Gardens on November 9 running until January 4, 2016 along with the church-themed light installations adorning the city’s major thoroughfares. A tribute to the Philippines’ rich history and cultural heritage The streets of the premier city are getting all decked-out and dazzling this holiday season with magnificent light installations replicating centuries-old Philippine Churches from various regions adorning the city’s major thoroughfares.   Each church being a historical and cultural landmark, pays tribute to and brings to life the rich traditions and heritage of the Philippines right to the center of the business district. Be awed and […]

December 28, 2015

Chelsea Extends Pizza Promo

Wouldn’t it be nice to bring home two 12-inch pizzas today for just P695?! Head to Chelsea Grand Cafe at Serendra BGC as it extends its promo indefinitely and irresistibly! Pick two of your favourites from their pizza menu and bring home their flavours for some delightful pizza time with family and friends. Chelsea Grand Cafe serves gourmet comfort food made with the freshest ingredients and is managed by the Raintree Restaurants. Promo is exclusively for take-outs. For inquiries, call (02) 909 7012 or visit http://www.raintreerestaurants.com/ This post is related to: Comfy Gourmet Fare at Chelsea Grand Cafe

November 24, 2015

Sprout Opens in Greenbelt 3

November 5, 2015 Makati City – Freshness on the go reaches the Legazpi side of Makati as Sprout opens a branch today at Greenbelt 3! Visit their newly opened branch at the 3/F of Greenbelt 3 (near Friday’s). Opening at 10am today, they are giving free Energy Shots to their first 20 customers. Bring your friends and grab some healthy grub now! ‪Sprout is your quick to-go self service house that serves the freshest fare in Manila from salads, sandwiches, wraps, and bowls to juices, energy shots, pots + pods, desserts, and snacks. This post is related to: Sprout

December 28, 2015

Toy Kingdom Toy Warehouse Sale Year 9

Mark your calendar as Toy Kingdom brings back the Toy Warehouse Sale on November 6 to 8 at the Megatrade Hall 1, 2 & 3 of SM Megamall. The excitement is mounting as the weekend gets nearer because Toy Kingdom will be giving up to 70% off on branded toys, games, gadgets and more during the event.   Don’t miss this chance to get the best toy deals and the perfect gift for your kids. Event will be from 10am to 10pm. Admission is free. As the annual sale event is expected to draw crowds, it is advised not to bring kids or babies. Cash, credit cards, SM gift card, SM […]

November 03, 2015

Westside City to Rise Near Manila Bay

Real estate giant’s 20th township by the bay to be highlighted by PH’s 2nd Resorts World complex, international hotel brands, luxury mall, residential condominiums and PH’s first grand opera house Megaworld, the country’s leading developer of integrated urban townships, and Travellers International Hotel Group, Inc., the developer and operator of Resorts World in the Philippines, are allocating P65-billion to develop a 31-hectare leisure and entertainment township at the booming Entertainment City in Paranaque City. To be called Westside City, the township will house the second Resorts World property in the Philippines, scheduled for completion by last quarter of 2020. The township will also be home to Megaworld’s upscale residential condominiums, a […]

November 04, 2015

Experience ‘Metzgete’ at Chesa Bianca

Metzgete, an old Swiss tradition that literally means ‘butchery’ implies serving of all kinds of pork dish preparations. And on Friday, November 6, you will get to experience this old Swiss tradition as Chesa Bianca brings you a wide variety of special sausages, meat and other pork dishes for only Php 1,550 net per person. The festive buffet starts at 7pm and presents sumptuous Kalt, Heiss and Dessert selections. Chesa Bianca is the place for European home-style food prepared by its very own Swiss chef. For inquiries and reservations, you may email dining_at_yakal@werdenberg.com or call 892-7524 or 815-1359. Related post: Chesa Bianca

June 25, 2022

Frequent Carpaccio and Get a Free Pizza!

UPDATE as of February 2019, Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano has announced their closure: It is with sincere regret and reluctance to notify you that Carpaccio Ristorante Italiano will be closing permanently its doors on the evening of February 16, 2019, after 24 wonderful years of being one of the leading Italian restaurants in Manila. Nevertheless and on a positive note, we are happy to inform everyone that we will continue to serve the most popular Italian dishes in our two restaurants in the same building – Chesa Bianca & I’m Angus Steakhouse. In the case of functions, we will be more than happy to attend requirements on the Carpaccio premises. — Care […]

November 03, 2015

Road and Traffic Advisory for APEC 2015

As host of this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings, the Philippines will be welcoming leaders and delegates from all over the world for the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM), which will be held in Manila from November 18 to 19. These dates have earlier been announced as special non-working days. To further minimize inconvenience to the public, the government has released information on traffic and rerouting schemes to be implemented in Metro Manila from November 16 to 20, during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week. Please be advised accordingly. Source: Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines

November 12, 2015

There’s No Dropping in Shopping with Kango Express!

It was a happy hour experience for online writers and bloggers around with the Kango Express Launch last Oct. 28 at the Society Lounge in Atrium, Makati Avenue.   HAPPY HOUR. Society Lounge is the perfect venue to launch the innovation that is Kango Express. With the theme “Happify your shop and ship experience with Kango Express”, anyone who is fond of browsing online stores and clicking purchases away will definitely enjoy the services of Kango! BUBBLY. Emcee Bea Benedicto of Kontrabando fame enlivened the evening. IMPROMPTU. Stand-up comedian Mike Unson from the famous Comedy Cartel entertaining the crowd. HOPPY. Taking a picture with Kango Express mascot Robin. With partnerships […]

December 29, 2015

A Deliciously Strange Day with Monsters and Doughnuts

When you think of Halloween, sugary treats are a prevalent image. Over the years, the darkness of the holiday has been largely overshadowed by costumes and sugary treats—much to the joy of sweets lovers worldwide. Krispy Kreme, the world’s reliable source for melt-in-your-mouth doughnuts, has fully embraced this sugary dessert-obsessed take on this wacky and wicked season. As they’ve already done for several years, Krispy Kreme will be releasing seasonally themed doughnuts. This October they’re releasing Mad for Monsters, which features eight mouthwatering doughnut variants! A smash hit among customers last year, Krispy Kreme is bringing back 2014’s four Halloween flavors plus four entirely new ones! But because it is […]