I like what the new Department of Tourism acting secretary said when he was interviewed during the State of the Nation telecast by Jessica Soho over at the local channel 27. Soho requested the new acting Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez of DOT to address the Filipinos, I failed to catch the whole message but these lines…
Sperry Top-Sider: An American Original Now in the Philippines
Titus (looking over my shoulder): What’s that?
Me: I got invited to this event, it’s an introduction of a shoe brand in Cebu, Sperry you know it?
Titus: Top sider? That’s a classic baby.
Me: Oh yeah? (I was totally clueless), did you have one before?
Titus: Yes.
Me: So James and Tantan too? (his brothers)
Titus: Nope, it was James then handed down to Tantan then me.
Me: Really?! Wow! How long did you have it?
Titus: Not really sure but it was for a long time. It’s a very durable shoe.
Group Buying Sites: Online Deals and Discount Promos in the Philippines
I am now truly hooked on online deals and promos. Everyday at least twice a day I make it a point to check out new deals, discount coupons and vouchers from group buying sites in the Philippines like Ensogo, Groupon, Metrodeal, CashCashPinoy and more. Why? Simple, they are really good deals and you will really…
Philippines in Pictures – Good Old Tricycle!
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The humble Philippine tricycle at your service.
My cousins, 10 in all,
smiling happily on the way to Forest Camp in Valencia, Negros Oriental
despite being squeezed into one tricycle.
A typical Philippine countryside scene? 🙂
Nahhh, it still lacks a passenger on top lol 
Travel to Apo Island, Negros Oriental: Snorkel and Diving Paradise
My Lola Mancia hails from Valencia, Negros Oriental and my Lolo Yul used to boast of going to Valencia to visit my Lola by riding his bike. Yep all those 150 plus kilometers were often conquered by bike pedals. Anyhow I have so much to share about Valencia, Dumaguete and other places in Negros that…
Travel to Dumaguete City and Apo Island in Negros Oriental
This post is a supplement to my blog post about the snorkel paradise that is Apo Island. I’ve decided to keep this post separate to keep my original post lean. How to go to Dumaguete, Negros Oriental? If you are coming from Manila, you can fly via Cebu Pacific directly to Dumaguete City. If you…
Top Fruits in the Philippines: Tropical, Exotic and Delightful!
The Philippines is blessed not only with great beaches and awesome travel destinations but also with delightful assortment of tropical fruits offerings. This is maybe the reason why during town fiestas and family celebrations, Pinoy homemakers never fail to bring forth their best Filipino food salad recipes to the table using the freshest tropical fruits…