Photo credit: efrenefren The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (IATA: MNL) has earned the notoriety of being one of the worst world airports based on online lists and polls. As part of their modernization plan, however, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) has partnered up with Globe Telecom in coming up with free wi-fi internet access Read More
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Barbara’s: Food, Culture, and an Effort to Resurrect Intramuros
I’ve always believed there’s still much to see and experience in Intramuros, and this is the precise reason why I highlighted it in my LRT Manila Tour. But you see, even among Filipinos, Intramuros is losing its charm, due perhaps to its gradually degenerating state. One night, however, we were brought to Barbara’s, where there Read More
Ba Noi’s: The Fresh Flavors of Vietnam Right in Makati
When we were invited to Ba Noi’s, I shared to the food bloggers present that the last authentic (not fusion) Vietnamese meal I had was in 2009 at a random chaolongan near Puerto Princesa Airport in Palawan. Fast forward to 2012, I was surprised that a side street in Makati’s Legaspi Village had a place Read More
Flavors of the Islands: Deconstructing the Kinalas of Naga
Say Bicolano food and almost always, Bicol express, laing, pinangat, and coconut milk come to mind. I got flabbergasted when I found out through blog hopping that I’ve missed out on this popular Naga fare called kinalas. I henceforth made it a mission to taste it from where they say it’s best eaten—at Cely’s Eatery Read More
The Lost Boy Joins the Globe Tattoo Resistance
The resistance begins now. Globe Tattoo encourages Filipinos to revolt against uniformity, fight against mediocrity, and break free from limitations. With their fresh devices and stronger bandwidth, Globe Tattoo knows that the key to stepping forward is speed. This 2012, Globe Tattoo is innovating with three new exciting broadband sticks for prepaid. First off, there’s Read More