Santas in a row, originally uploaded by annalyn. The thought of Christmas engulfs people with giddy anticipation, and most specially in the Philippines. We don't have a Thanksgiving holiday to speak of but we certainly make a big deal out of Christmas - an opportune time for gift-giving, family reunions and spreading cheer all around. Here's how to make this busy and frantic season merry and bright: 1. Draw up sensible lists. The list should not only include the people you want to give gifts to but also your holiday budget and what items comprise your ... Continue Reading...
Pico de Loro Cove, sans a mountain to climb
Pico de Loro is quite popular among my mountain-climbing friends. I don't have any narratives to share. During a recent visit , I only saw the beach and the vantage point of a couple of mountains from the viewdeck. Going here certainly took a long time. Pico de Loro lies at the edge of the coastal town of Nasugbu, Batangas which is peppered with lots of ritzy resorts, among them Punta Fuego, Tali and now Hamilo Coast of the SM group, of which Pico de Loro Cove is a part of. We counted almost three hours to reach the destination and the sea was serene. Smelling the ... Continue Reading...
Electric jeepneys start plying in Makati… for free!
e-jeepney. So much about driving tips. If you're curious about what the hoopla about electric jeepneys is all about, Bel-Air Village in Makati is the place to be. To test its viability as a viable mode of transportation for the general public, a couple of e-jeeps are already transporting passengers to neighboring Rockwell Center... and it's all for free! The electric jeepneys will pick up passengers hourly for two months as part of its commercial and technical testing phase. The operation was launched yesterday by the Makati City Government, the ... Continue Reading...
Driving tips in Manila, a la Jelly Belly
Pls. click to enlarge International gourmet candy maker Jelly Belly has launched a "don't drink when you drive" campaign in line with its launch in the Philippines (store of choice: the Candy Corner.) Methinks it's very timely considering the rash in road accidents lately. We're not only talking here of the unfortunate accident met by a former senator's family but also the most unlikely story of a car plowing through a funeral procession. Tsk, tsk. Nakikiramay na nga sa patay, napatay pa! ( They were mourning the dead and they died themselves!) Only in ... Continue Reading...
Glorietta revisited: where is all the violence coming from?
As a former staffmember of the House of Representatives, I condole with the families of those who were killed in the Batasan Pambansa blast :( It all seems now like an insidious plot: first the Glorietta explosion, then the murder of Comelec's top lawyer, now a bomb blast in the country's legislative chamber. Don't know what to make of this except that the last two incidents targeted Muslim officials. We can never say for sure. At least the rich and powerful can hire extra bodyguards or reinforce the bullet-proofing of their cars, whatev. How about ordinary ... Continue Reading...
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