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Rainy Days Are Back
it’s been raining like hell here in Makati City since 12nn. typhoon? or LPA only?
we have to keep this alive
to all writers, can we keep this metblog alive? sorry for being away. keep in touch.
May You Rest in Peace, Cory Aquino
The Philippines once had a peaceful revolution called People Power, led by Cory Aquino. She was the wife of the late Sen. Benigno Aquino, one of our country’s heroes. After the People Power revolution, she became president and the rest was history. I was in grade school when she was president so I have [...]
The Great Philippine Book Blockade of 2009
There has been a lot of clamoring for justice recently when social networks spread this article by Robin Hemley, where he posted that local customs tax importation of books, when apparently there shouldn’t be as this is a violation of the Florence Agreement the country signed. As a regular person, I didn’t actually know that [...]
Rustan’s Annual Summer Sale
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PSID goes green
The Philippine School of Interior Design (PSID) Advanced Class of 2008 mounts its graduation exhibit dubbed “E.A.R.T.H (Environmental Applications, Research, and Trends in Habitat) Designs, PSID goes Green” for the month of October, at the Athena Building, Eastwood City, Libis, Quezon City. Mounted in cooperation with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Eastwood [...]
PAGASA misses forecast; Ship sinks with 700 people
PAGASA missed its forecast of typhoon Frank which passed Metro Manila an hour ago, despite earlier predictions that it will not hit Luzon. This in turn delayed the suspension of all sea travel hence the sinking of a Sulpicio Lines ship with 700 people on board. While we understand that this oversight was caused by the [...]
French Spring Manila until June
It’s time once again for French Spring in Manila and this feast for the senses brings you the best movies, concerts, exhibits, fairs and more from France. We will be following the event all through May and June so watch out for postings.
Chuck Lidell in MOA today
Blogs are reporting that MMA fighter Chuck Liddell will be here today, September 21, 2008 for a quick visit. According to news reports, there are no concrete details yet on what he’ll be doing in MOA but fans will surely be coming in hoards so come early and reserve your place.
29th Manila International Book Fair
Mark your calendars! From the 12th to 16th of September, 300 exhibitors from all over the Philippines and all over the world will converge at the SMX Convention Center for the 29th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF). With the theme “Words without Borders,” the MIBF celebrates the power of literature to cross the boundaries of time, [...]
NAIA 3 open for business
NAIA 3 finally had its first departure yesterday with a Cebu Pacific flight to Caticlan. Almost 5 years has passed since construction was finished on the new terminal. Currently, only domestic flights from Cebu Pacific Air, Philippine Airlines Express and Air Philippines will be utilizing the facility. Other PAL flights will still be at Terminal [...]
Manila among cheapest parking rates in Asia
According to a recent Business World article, Manila has the 3rd cheapest parking rates across Asia Pacific at under $4 a day (about P182). New Delhi has the cheapest at $1.87 and Jakarta goes for about $1.89 with Sydney having the most expensive rates reaching $54 a day. Mall operators also cited that they do [...]
PAGASA misses forecast; Sink ships with 700 people
PAGASA missed it’s forecast of typhoon Frank which passed Metro Manila an hour ago, despite earlier predictions that it will not hit Luzon. This in turn delayed the suspension of all sea travel hence the sinking of aSulpicio Lines ship with 700 people on board. While we understand that this oversight was caused by the agency’s [...]
Free MRT rides on Independence day
Good news for everyone this June 12. Metro Rail Transit (MRT) will be offering free rides from 7AM to 9AM and 5PM to 7PM. Get the scoop on: Inquirer - MRT giving free rides on Independence Day
French Spring Manila until June!
It’s time once again for French Spring in Manila and this feast for the senses brings you the best movies, concerts, exhibits, fairs and more from France. We will be following the event all through May and June so watch out for postings.
Daughtry live in Manila!
Chris Daughtry of American Idol fame will be playing live in Manila! Tickets for the July 29 concert are now available at Eastwood Information Center and all Ticketnet outlets. Ticket prices range from P650 to P5775.
Earth Day Jam tonight!
The annual Earth Day Jam will start at 7PM tonight at Tomas Morato in Quezon City. The street will be closed to traffic and two stages will be set up - Fire-Air and Earth-Water - so that audience can enjoy music from over 20 bands p...
Starbucks goes green, takes P40 off for tumbler users
Starbucks stores all over the Metro will be taking off P40.00 from the price of your hot or cold drink if you bring along your tumbler today. This is in part of their commitment for World Earth Day because by bringing in your tumble...
