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Spectrum Leasing: Bridging Expats to Quality Apartments
September 21, 2022

Spectrum Leasing: Bridging Expats to Quality Apartments

  Looking for a spacious unit with a spectacular view? Spectrum Leasing has you covered. Expats looking to reside at the heart of Bonifacio Global City need not look further than this luxurious three-bedroom corner unit at the West Tower of One Serendra.     This one-of-a-kind unit was designed to provide an atmosphere of openness and fluidity through its 270sqm bi-level floor plan; an impressive feature for any unit at this premiere location. A corner unit with a unique layout, the view of the apartment encompasses both the modernity of the city lights of BGC and the calming, harmonious greenery of One Serendra.     Spacious Kitchen with Breakfast […]
UBE Express: NAIA’s premium 24-hour bus service
September 21, 2022

UBE Express: NAIA’s premium 24-hour bus service

Gone are the days wherein you have to experience a hassle commute to and from the airport because with UBE Express, you are guaranteed a safe and convenient 24-hour transport to your destination.   UBE EXPRESS. Your premium bus service for airport transfers.   Launched last February 2016, the premium Airport Bus Service called UBE Express (Air 21) operates 42 buses ferrying passengers to and from NAIA. This is a project of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB).   UBE TEAM. What makes this transport convenient would be the attendants on board.   UBE Express from Terminals 1,2, and 3 […]
Escape Hunt: the ultimate live escape game
September 21, 2022

Escape Hunt: the ultimate live escape game

Originally started in Bangkok in 2013, Escape Hunt is now operating in Manila, which lets every game-loving people enjoy this one of a kind entertainment where you can experience being a detective, out for an amazing adventure to solve mystery!     This is how the game operates. You get to be in a team, and you play against the clock while solving the challenge so that you can get to escape. It lasts around 90 minutes, so you’ll really enjoy that whole time in their mini theme park, all with roles to perform, with your friends or colleagues as your teammates! What makes it exciting is this: they change […]
Eggersmann and La Cornue: The best in kitchen fixtures now available at BGC
September 21, 2022

Eggersmann and La Cornue: The best in kitchen fixtures now available at BGC

High-class kitchens set-ups used to be a dream that only existed if you had the money to have one delivered to the country… that is, until you set foot at Eggersmann and La Cornue’s showroom in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). Eggersmann and La Cornue breathe life into customized kitchen fixtures that you usually see in kitchens across Europe’s best restaurants and hotels since 1908. This year, they’ve opened a showroom located at the second floor of W Highstreet Bldg. to cater to the needs of the metro.   TOP BRASS FROM BOTH Eggersmann and La Cornue were present at the event, along with their partners from Bosch and KFF. From […]
Fresh produce courtesy of Diamond Star
September 21, 2022

Fresh produce courtesy of Diamond Star

Diamond Star Agro Products, Inc. is known as an exporter of quality mangoes to Japan and other Asian countries. They always give the best because they know how to produce the best. Applying this knowledge, they now aim to expand to providing fresh produce to Filipinos the way they do in Japan.   FRESHEST PRODUCE IN MAKATI. It’s like getting your greens direct from farmers when you get your produce from Diamond Star.   Diamond Star recently expanded to delivering fresh produce straight from the farms of Benguet. Using cold chain logistics, they transport fresh produce from their partner farm in Benguet all the way to their warehouse in Metro […]
Expats Guide: Job Interview in the Philippines
September 21, 2022

Expats Guide: Job Interview in the Philippines

The Philippines is one of the best places to work in, especially for the expats. A lot of people have said that it’s because of the conducive working environment, low-cost living, and the adaptability factor is better here as well, compared to working in other countries. However, it’s not always easy to get a job here, particularly in Manila as you will also have to compete with other job seekers for the same position. To help you out, Primer lists some of the things you should know when it comes to a job interview in the Philippines.     1. Know where to find a job. Usually, sites such as […]
Spectrum Leasing
September 21, 2022

Spectrum Leasing

Expats often find it hard to find spaces in Makati. Quality apartments are either too expensive, not furnished, or are not ideally situated, especially for those with a fast-paced lifestyle. Spectrum Leasing solves these problems with units ready for lease, all while being within reach of the Makati Central Business District.   QUALITY APARTMENTS FOR EXPATS.   Spectrum Leasing gives expats the best options for quality apartments. You have the option of going for a studio unit, a one-bedroom unit, a two-bedroom unit, or a three-bedroom unit.   For singles. A 36-square-meter studio unit located at the Icon Plaza, Bonifacio Global City (BGC).   Studio units are perfect for singles […]
TARA, the Anti-Theft App
September 21, 2022

TARA, the Anti-Theft App

You know it’s one of the worst days of your life when your hard-earned smartphone gets stolen from you. It’s like you’ve lost a lot of things, and also: your privacy. Meanwhile, did you know that there’s an app which can help you protect your phone privacy from the prying eyes of thieves? Here comes TARA, the anti theft app.   Photo via hardwarezone.com.ph   Theft Apprehension and Asset Recovery Application or TARA was developed by IT expert Jun Lozada, which is a pre-embedded app at the chipset of MyPhone gadgets such as Agua, ICEBERG, Agua Vortex, Agua Rain 3G, and A888 duo. This app is free of charge and […]
List of Farmer’s Markets
September 21, 2022

List of Farmer’s Markets

  Farmer’s markets are a thing of beauty. They’re the source of the freshest ingredients while giving customers a chance to know the people behind the freshness. It’s also a great place to visit for unique finds, as well as good food and a great community. If you want to get the best ingredients and the most unique finds, a farmer’s market is definitely the place to go. If you want your share, here are some of the best farmer’s markets in the metro: EAT, SHOP AND MINGLE at the Legazpi Sunday Market. Photo courtesy of Legazpi Sunday Market Fan Page Legazpi Sunday Market is arguably one of the most […]
Wunder: Carpooling App
September 21, 2022

Wunder: Carpooling App

(Updated on June 25, 2019) Wunder has announced that they will be stopping operations in Metro Manila on June 28, 2019. They are giving their users until June 28 to use or withdraw their remaining Wunder Wallet balance. However, the app itself and support channels will be available only until July 12. In 2017, the Land Transportation Franchising & Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered Wunder to cease operations as the carpool service was considered colorum by the board. Maraming salamat, Pilipinas. — Wunder Carpool PH (@WunderCarpoolPH) June 24, 2019 Also read: Carpooling in Manila: Apps, Benefits and Disadvantages, Explained Wondering what you can do to share blessings? Download the Wunder App. When you […]
Expat’s Guide to Owning a Business in the Philippines
September 21, 2022

Expat’s Guide to Owning a Business in the Philippines

Doing business in the Philippines is seen by many as enticing. There are a lot of opportunities for business that most locals cannot take advantage of, mostly due to financial limitations. As an expat, you will feel the urge to take advantage of these opportunities before they go to waste. Investing in a business is a good idea, but there are certain things that will hold you back, especially if you want to do it within the country. This is the general rule according to Republic Act 70421, known as the Foreign Investments Act of 1991: “There are no restrictions on extent of foreign ownership of export enterprises. In domestic […]
AksyonVAW: a mobile app for women against online abuse
September 21, 2022

AksyonVAW: a mobile app for women against online abuse

Harassed online? Don’t know what to do? Here’s an app to help you. In a world where cyber bullies and trolls dominate social media, it’s comforting to know that there’s someone we can count on in times when we are attacked and harassed online. So to help women out of this dilemma, a non-government organization called The Foundation for Media Alternatives (FMA) launched an app called AksyonVAW (Violence Against Women) as a helpful tool in empowering women against cyber abuse.   AksyonVAW. An app that targets to help girls and women regarding cyber abuse.   AksyonVAW is an android-based app that aims to educate users to know their rights and […]
HeyKuya
September 21, 2022

HeyKuya

  You think superheroes aren’t real? Think twice.     We always need somebody to lean on, especially in times when stressful situations are too much to handle. We need someone to help us with just one text away, and it would be really cool to know someone you can count on in times of distress. Fret no more, as HeyKuya, a text-based personal concierge service, is here to save the day! Built by Machine Ventures, HeyKuya was put up to help people in Metro Manila save time and increase productivity. It’s like the Magic service in the U.S. where you can just text a number and get it done […]
Pet Groomers in Makati
September 20, 2022

Pet Groomers in Makati

Here are some pet groomers in Makati where you can let them have the pamper time that they deserve!
Biyaheroes
September 20, 2022

Biyaheroes

Because we all need heroes in our everyday life.     It’s safe to say that the daily commuters of the Philippines are becoming modern-day heroes because of their bravery to go through the chaotic traffic in Manila. Here and there, you’ll hear people complain about traffic which has long been a perennial problem for road users, especially those who use public transport. But what if we tell you that there’s something that can help you through with public transportation? Biyaheroes, an internet-based booking application lets you secure bus seats online which makes people’s travel more convenient. With this help, you don’t have to waste time in long lines of […]
Uptown Mall
September 20, 2022

Uptown Mall

Now, shopping and dining is made even more exciting with this newly-built mall to suit your upscale needs. This mall is said to be the home of luxurious needs, which will “redefine the lifestyle, retail, leisure, and entertainment complex of Fort Bonifacio.” With its strategic location, this five-level mall will be the place where sophisticated stores of luxury brands and foreign labels which will have its first branches in the Philippines. Aside from shopping outlets, Uptown Mall will also have its own food hall with 11 new food concepts that offers international cuisine great for those both locals and expats who would like to try new dishes aside from the […]
Rockwell Power Plant Mall
September 28, 2022

Rockwell Power Plant Mall

Opening on December 2000, Power Plant Mall, located in Makati has housed brands and shops like Salvatore Ferragamo, Hackett London, Michael Kors, DKNY, Kenneth Cole, Rolex and a whole lot more. The 4 level mall’s history dates back to 1950 where it was before the Rockwell Thermal Plant that was hit with a fire in the 1970s, after the countless protests that rose against the plant’s re-opening the owners converted it to a commercial district and eventually a mall that they named after the thermal company’s first president James Chapman Rockwell. The mall’s interior is comprised of both modern and classic architecture as the main mall gives a classic look […]
EchoStore
September 20, 2022

EchoStore

ECHOstore Sustainable Lifestyle is the first concept store of its kind in the Philippines.   Echo store is a social store that offers organic products that are created by marginalized community groups from all over the Philippines. The store sells handmade products, kids items, body basics like coconut milk, coco sugar (made from the sap of cut flower buds of the coconut palm), coffee beans, cocoa powder, honey and many more.   Natural soaps and shampoos are also available which are good for those who have a sensitive skin. Also visit the ECHO Café for a taste of fresh ingredients that are either organically grown or are sourced from all […]
List: Bus Terminals in Metro Manila
September 20, 2022

List: Bus Terminals in Metro Manila

  Jeeps may be heralded as the quintessential public transport, but buses are still a staple in the Philippines. With over 7,000 buses plying the same routes, it becomes confusing even for the government to keep track. Couple that number with each bus company having their own terminal and creating a list becomes futile. Saying a bus will take you from Manila to any point in Luzon, Visayas, or Mindanao (yes, it is possible to get from Manila to Visayas or Mindanao by bus) will entirely depend on where you’re at in Manila. To make it easier, here’s a list of places where you should be for trips you want […]
Pros and Cons of Living in the City: Makati
September 20, 2022

Pros and Cons of Living in the City: Makati

Makati City is known as the Central Business District (CBD) of Metro Manila. Almost every business in the country has their headquarters in Makati regardless of your line of business. The city is bustling: people always on the go, cars and buses dominate the streets… it’s like being in New York City or Tokyo._   THE CBD. There are few cities in Metro Manila (much less the Philippines) that can rival Makati. (Photo credit: Biboy Martinez via Flickr)   As the most accessible business hub of the country, it’s the go-to place for most expats. Yes, the largest government offices are mostly in Manila and Quezon City, but businesses still choose to put […]