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December 28, 2015

AFC’s Jonathan Phang Goes on a Gourmet Getaway

– One of the things popular British chef Jonathan Phang is famed for is his gastronomic journeys aboard some of the world’s poshest trains. These trains provide their customers with the old-world glamour of times gone by coupled with five-star dining. This time, Jonathan along with two lucky Cignal and SkyCable subscribers, embarked on a three-day train ride aboard the opulent Eastern and Oriental Express. The journey took them through countries Singapore, Malaysia, and the city of Bangkok. The highlights of the trip would be their market tour in the royal city of Kuala Kangsar and the exclusive dinner that featured dishes prepared by Jonathan himself and the train’s executive […]

December 28, 2015

Le Jardin Promo: 10% OFF Brunch Menu Until Sept 30

In celebration of their first anniversary, Le Jardin Manila is giving 10% discount on their new All-Day Brunch Menu to Philippine Primer readers! To be entitled of the promo, start a discussion on the comment section of the All Day Brunch at Le Jardin blog post and/or our Facebook post, and do not forget to include your full name. Upon payment, show a screenshot of your comment and present a valid ID. – – Terms and Conditions: • 10% off on your total bill. Dine-in only • Promo only applies to Le Jardin’s brunch menu served from 7:30AM to 3:00PM on Sundays, from 7:30AM until 5:00PM on Tuesdays to Saturdays, and […]

December 28, 2015

Japanese Hit Series Amachan Arrives On TV5

After a successful stint in Myanmar and Indonesia, the hit Japanese series Amachan is about to make waves in Philippine television after the successful contract signing between Japan International Broadcasting (NHK) and TV5 on August 17, 2015 at the Manila Palace Pool Club. – JIBT CEO and President Yoshihiko Shimizu (front left) and TV5 CEO Noel Lorenza (front right) signs and seals the partnership that will air Amachan in TV5 held on August 17, 2015 at the Manila Pool Palace Club, Taguig. – Set in the Tohuku region of Japan, which suffered from the devastating tsunami disaster in 2011, Amachan is a slice of life type of drama with a […]

February 19, 2019

Five Japanese Desserts and their Filipino Counterparts

They say that the fastest way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. The statement could not be any truer to any Filipino you meet whose fondness for food knows no bound. The Japanese have their own sweet tooth to compensate for the love for sugar, a similarity between the two cultures. The Dango and the Carioca – Dango (Photo from takai-foods.co.jp) and Carioca (Photo from angsarap.net) – These multi-colored dumplings have become an iconic festival treat made from rice flour, and is related to mochi. There is usually three to four dango skewered in a stick. One of the selected sweet street foods, the carioca, resembles the local […]

August 08, 2015

Maynilad: Water Service Interruption in Manila, Cavite this August

Subscribers of Maynilad Water Services Inc. in some areas in Manila and Cavite will experience a rotating water supply interruption due to the realignment of the company’s seven-foot-tall water pipeline along Juan Luna corner Hermoso Sts. in Tondo, Manila. This is to give way to the flood control project of Department of Public Ways and Highways to fix the drainage system along Blumentritt Street. The water interruption will start this August 10 (Monday) at 1:00 pm until August 13 (Thursday) at 10:00 pm and August 17 (Monday) at 1:00 pm until August 18 at 3:00 pm. To see the full list of affected villages and the interruption schedule from Maynilad, […]

December 28, 2015

All-Day Brunch at Le Jardin

The garden-themed restaurant—Le Jardin, located at a penthouse in Bonifacio Global City inscribes a new category in their menu—an All-Day Brunch served as early as 7:30 am. Imagine starting your day sitting down in Le Jardin at 8 in the morning while those eyes are still half asleep, then suddenly—an aromatic scent invades your senses by surprise, your eyes starts to widen, and a smile emerges from those sleepy cheeks as the brunch is placed on your table—it’s literally a good morning! The brunch experience at Le Jardin is new and refreshing. I urge you to join me as I describe you my Le Jardin brunch experience which might inspire […]

December 28, 2015

Vikings Luxury Buffet Offers World Street Food This August

When we say “street food,” the first thing that comes to our minds is the ready-to-eat food sold along the streets. Although these kinds of food may not be the “cleanest” of them all, some people still dig them because they are cheap and delectable. Some countries are even proud of their street foods because not only are they delicious, but also one-of-a-kind. – – So if you like eating and trying out street foods, then you’re going to enjoy what Vikings Luxury Buffet is offering now. For the whole month of August, the country’s biggest and most enticing eat-all-you can restaurant is featuring the “World Street Food” which showcases all-time […]

August 01, 2015

Polecats Manila Presents: Stellar on Reel

– Polecats Manila, the premiere aerial arts school in the Philippines, showcased their students’ talents in a recital entitled “Stellar on Reel” at the AFP Theater, Camp Aguinaldo last July 25, Saturday. – Defying gravity with aerial silk! – On its fifth year, Stellar, the main title of the annual showcase of student athletes enrolled in Polecats Manila, adapted a movie theme this year where films like Big Hero 6, The Hunger Games, Mission: Impossible, and Charlie’s Angels were interpreted onstage. Students performed several numbers using their aerial expertise on pole, aerial silk, striptease and aerial hoop. – A testament on how flexible students of Polecats Manila are. – Showcasing […]

December 28, 2015

Rosanjin Unveils New Menu

ROSANJIN goes back to their roots and reinvents their menu as they give homage to the old and beautiful art of traditional Japanese cooking. One of their newest specialty is TOBANYAKI, a traditional method of Japanese cooking that uses ceramic plate. The use of ceramic plate allows heat to be transmitted easily, and continues to emit heat even after the heat source has been removed. ROSANJIN innovates the old traditional method with a modern touch through their several selections, such as Australian Rib Steak (P380), Buri Teiyaki (P450), and Chicken Cheeseyaki (P280). – Australian Rib Steak (P380). This meat literally gets cooked in minutes and comes out as tender and […]

July 30, 2015

MRT Bus Route Hits the Road

The early commute using the MRT-3 can be daunting forcing the commuters to seek alternative means of transportation. Government officials of LTFRB took action with their MRT Bus Route scheme, which operates during the morning rush from 6 am to 9 am. The trial run started a few days ago where participating buses were parked and lined up at pick-up sites North Avenue and Quezon Avenue. Passengers can ride in one of the participating buses whose fare rates are the same with MRT-3. A good news for passengers is that buses will only fill up to its respective seating capacity, no more standing up. The buses will then travel nonstop […]

July 29, 2015

#MMShakeDrill: 5 Things to Keep in Mind

A metro-wide earthquake preparedness drill will be held tomorrow, July 30, 2015. Everyone is encouraged to join the activity and be familiar with the various scenarios that may occur during and after an earthquake.  – Join the Metro Manila Shake Drill! Photo from the MMDA website  – Be informed and take part in the activity with the following things in mind: 1 — The Metro Manila Shake Drill will be conducted from 10:30AM to 11:30AM. An audio broadcast to be played on radios and televisions will signal the start of the shake drill. Private organizations may also download the sound clip here for use in their offices. On the road, […]

December 28, 2015

Foodie Alert: A Delicious Adventure at MAFBEX

The country’s leading events and exhibitions organizer, Worldbex Services International, brings you to another exciting and delicious adventure through the food world. Experience a whole new meaning of adventure as Worldbex presents the 9th Manila Food and Beverages Expo or simply MAFBEX 2015. – – MAFBEX is a 5-day event that focuses on promoting local and home-grown food and beverage products varying from your favorite chips to signature delicacies of different regions in the country. – Department of Agriculture booths showcasing the delicacies from the different regions in the country. – FREE TASTE FOR EVERYONE. Exhibitors giving out dry and wet samples for the visitors. – Over 500 booths from […]

July 23, 2015

Inspiring Life Changers Recognized

Pharmaton names “Oras na Para sa Alpabasa” as winner of PHP1Million grant for Life Changers’ Challenge The lives of three social entrepreneurs and the children they were able to reach through their program were changed irrevocably last Tuesday when Pharmaton and its distinguished panel of judges named “Oras na Para sa Alpabasa” as the winner of the Life Changers’ Challenge: Success in Numbers program. Named as the ultimate life changers, teachers Tisha Gonzales-Cruz, Noelle Pabiton and Sholeh Villoria were awarded with one million pesos (PHP1,000,000) as prize grant that will allow the trio to reach out to more Filipino kids badly in need of support in learning to read. Alpabasa […]

December 28, 2015

Visit the Ayala Museum for FREE on July 25th!

– Well you heard it right, admission to Ayala Museum is FREE on the 25th of July, but hold your horses for a moment because we’ll walk you through on the exciting things that will transpire on that day. Reason being for the free admission is because of the campaign Inspire Every Day! that was launched last July 19, 2014 which garnered a warm reception, hence why not do it again? And so we have Inspire Everyday 2015! But as the saying goes, there’s no such thing as a free lunch, and so there’s one condition for guests which is also the central theme of the campaign “Be kind.” Kindness […]

July 21, 2015

3 Truths about Freelance Writing in the Philippines

At the recently-concluded Jumpstart Your Freelance Writing Career workshop by Writer’s Block Philippines (WBP), aspiring writers who want to make a living out of their craft were treated to a productive session of insights, stories, and realities about freelance writing in the Philippines. – 1. There are opportunities for freelance writers. “The possibilities are endless, really,” assures Nikka Sarthou-Lainez of WBP. Budding writers can submit their works to traditional and digital media publications, as well as look for corporate writing jobs. Evan Tan of Freelancer.com also revealed that writers of feature content, creative materials, and reports are in demand in their website. Sarthou-Lainez also shared tips on how to get published, […]

December 28, 2015

Get Shopping at these Mid-Year Sales! Part 2

If there’s one thing we ladies can’t get enough of, it’s shopping: the sound of credit cards swiping, the sight of your new clothes carefully wrapped in paper, paper bags with boxes of shoes in it – all these equate to a wonderful feeling of bliss. So you’ve probably seen our article on mid-year sales. Well guess what: we’re bringing you five more sales to give you the best bang for your buck. – Rudy Project – Rudy Project is one of the go-to stores for the sporty and the health conscious. If you love the outdoors and going on adventures, then you’ll love their annual sale happening on July […]

July 15, 2015

Holiday on November 18-19 in NCR

Malacañang has declared November 18 & 19 which fall on Wednesday and Thursday as non-working holidays in Metro Manila to give way for the APEC Summit (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ Summit). The Philippines will host the 2015 APEC summit and expects the attendanceof leaders of the 21 member-economies of APEC—including Chinese President Xi Jinping—US President Barack Obama—Russian President Vladimir Putin—and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, are attending the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM). – Photo from Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines Facebook – Article by RJ Firmeza  

December 28, 2015

Max’s Chicken All You Can is Back!

Max is celebrating its 70th year of serving the most iconic chicken that has been accompanied by a great service that Filipinos have enjoyed for many decades. – – As a way of showing gratitude for the love and support, Max is celebrating with a bash with its Chicken-All-You-Can every Friday starting on July 17 from 6 pm to 10 pm for only P229! – – Take note of the mechanics before you dig in: * Max’s Quarter Chicken will be served with 1 glass of any Pepsi product. * Valid for dine in only from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Not available for takeout, delivery, bulk order and functions. […]

July 14, 2015

Korean Speech Contest Held in PH for the 4th Year

Since the early 2000s, Hallyu or Korean cultural wave has become a noteworthy force shaping the Filipino lifestyle. Locals have become accustomed to following top-rating Koreanovelas, supporting K-Pop celebrities, and even emulating the latest Korean fashion. Seoul emerged as a city to check off bucket lists, and Hangul became a hot language to learn. Maria Concepcion Chua, a student from the University of the Philippines Diliman, had a deeper appreciation of the Korean culture after visiting the country and learning the language. “Besides Hallyu, [Korea] has its amazing culture, scenic places, and wonderful people. It is because of these [things] that I acquired a lot of lessons and realizations. Thanks […]

December 28, 2015

FITE Fashion Show: Weaving Cultures on the Runway

Following its successful introduction to the Philippines held recently, the International Festival of Extraordinary Textiles (FITE) brought its wonderful designs to the catwalk of the SM Aura Atrium last July 8, 2015. – A glamorous shimmering dress – An all-out fashion event full of glamour, thrill and elegance, the fashion show held showcased contemporary collections of world-renowned fashion designers. The runway presentation showed the different cultures of various countries and featured diversity as a way of sharing creativity, innovation, and expertise among local and foreign designers. – An elegant black maxi dress with floral patterns – The event is one of France’s biggest and most prestigious international festivals committed to […]