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Home Archive for March 2016

Cebu Westown Lagoon in Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines

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The Maxicare Cebu agency kickoff party was scheduled on 17 March 2016 and we had it at the function room of the Cebu Westown Lagoon along F...
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Galleon Trade Marker on Plaza de Mexico in Manila, Philippines

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Inside Intramuros by the Pasig River is a quadricentennial landmark. It commemorates the galleon trade between the Philippines and Mexico...
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Chaikofi Breakfast Café at NAIA 3 in Metro Manila, Philippines

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As we were about to leave Metro Manila, Philippines for Kalibo, Aklan, Western Visayas, Philippines en route to Boracay Island , Malay, Akl...
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Emerald Garden Restaurant: A Classic Restaurant in Manila, Philippines

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In celebration of the grant of our US immigrant visa after a long wait, our dad's cousin Tita Meluna hosted us for dinner at a classic ...
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Arwana Hotel and Restaurant: Beachfront Hotel on Boracay's Station 3

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Me and my brother already had plans to head to the western Visayas island of Boracay right after our US Immigrant Visa interview in Manila....
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Manila Classico: The Aristocrat Restaurant in Manila, Philippines

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There was a restaurant along Roxas Boulevard in the Malate district of Manila that always caught my attention. I first saw it as we travele...
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The Shrimp Shack Restaurant in Manila, Philippines

The Shrimp Shack Restaurant in Manila, Philippines

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On the Saturday before our February 1 interview at the U.S. embassy, we went to Robinsons Galleria on foot at late morning nursing a slight...
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Manila Cathedral: A Beautiful Church in Manila, Philippines

Manila Cathedral: A Beautiful Church in Manila, Philippines

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One of the most beautiful churches I have seen in person is the Manila Cathedral inside the walled city of Intramuros in Manila, the capita...
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Plaza de Roma in Manila, Philippines

Plaza de Roma in Manila, Philippines

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Right in front of the Manila Cathedral is the Plaza de Roma (or Plaza Roma), a Spanish colonial era structure. Around it is the Ayuntamient...
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Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines

Luneta Park in Manila, Philippines

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During our 10-day stay in Manila, we stayed at a hotel not far from Luneta Park. Luneta Park or the Rizal National Park is one of the bigge...
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Quiet Time at Virgin Beach Resort in Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines

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On 12 March 2016, I drove up to the northern part of Cebu province in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines. After several years, I...
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Foodpanda Delivery from Wendy's

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One night when we were holed up in our hotel room in Manila , we decided that we will just order food through Food Panda as me and my brot...
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Bayview Park Hotel: Our Home For 9 Nights in Manila, Philippines

Bayview Park Hotel: Our Home For 9 Nights in Manila, Philippines

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For the nine (9) nights that we stayed in the National Capital Region from 24 January to 2 February 2016, we were billeted at the Bayview P...
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Seas The Day: DIY Tour in Bohol for Summer 2016

Seas The Day: DIY Tour in Bohol for Summer 2016

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Seas The Day Bohol Tour Package is a tour package offered by the Empty Nest Vacation Home in Mansasa District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Phil...
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Ministop Meals Stretches The Budget

Ministop Meals Stretches The Budget

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While in the Philippine capital city of Manila, me and my brother Nathan was trying to save on our budget as we were trying to keep our exp...
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Our Budget Trip to Boracay Island in Aklan, Philippines

Our Budget Trip to Boracay Island in Aklan, Philippines

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Boracay Island is a ridiculously expensive place. But worry not, there is a way to enjoy this Western Visayas island without necessarily br...
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My 2nd Visit To Bohol in 2016

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I just recently visited Bohol with a group of bloggers from the #CBCTravelNation last 28 February to 1 March 2016. 10 days later, I again ...
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Value Meals at Orchid Bar and Restaurant in Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines

Value Meals at Orchid Bar and Restaurant in Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines

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This past weekend, I had some quiet time at Virgin Beach Resort in Daanbantayan, Cebu, Philippines with my buddy Nathaniel. The resort'...
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My First Attempt at Scuba Diving in Malapascua Island, Cebu, Philippines

My First Attempt at Scuba Diving in Malapascua Island, Cebu, Philippines

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In the first weekend of February, I tagged along with Exotic Philippines blogger Gay Aida Dumaguing on a trip to Malapascua Island in the ...
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