Manila Life: October 2010

Sunday, October 31, 2010

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Saturday, October 30, 2010

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More RCBC promos - Salsa Jeans trade-in weekend sale

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I was driving around Roxas Blvd. then I saw this...

They should include an on board laptop as well.

Hope that sticker does not attract ehem... holdapers!!!

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Friday, October 29, 2010

Citibank's Installment Fiesta

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Traffic Rerouting in Quezon City for November 1, 2010

Quezon City announces All Saints’ Day traffic rerouting

By Abigail Kwok
INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City police will be implementing a traffic rerouting scheme in seven major cemeteries in the city on November 1, All Saints’ Day.

Motorists are advised of the following traffic rerouting scheme effective 4 a.m. on November 1:

At the Manila North Cemetery:

-Trucks and buses coming from the Balintawak area towards Manila, thru A. Bonifacio, shall turn left to Sgt. Rivera St., turn right to D. Tuazon St., and then again turn right to Calamba St., going to Manila area.

-Trucks and buses going from Manila to Balintawak shall take Maria Clara St., turn left on Banawe Street, left on Sgt. Rivera Street, then right on A. Bonifacio Road.

-Private vehicles, PUJ’s and taxi cabs coming from Balintawak area towards Manila shall enter Mayon Street, (which will be one way from Del Monte Avenue to Sct. Alcantara Street), turn right on Retiro Street, left on Dr. Alejos Street, right on Don Manuel Agregado Street towards Blumentritt.

-Private vehicles, PUJs and taxis going from Manila to Balintawak shall go straight down Retiro Street, (which is one-way from Blumentritt Extension to Mariveles Street), take CDC (formerly Tacio) St., left on Angelo St., then right to Sgt. Alcaraz, left on Speaker Perez and on left Del Monte Avenue on to A. Bonifacio Road and Balintawak.

-Private vehicles, PUJs and taxis, coming from San Francisco Del Monte on Del Monte Avenue, shall turn left on Mayon Street, and follow the route from Balintawak.

-Motorists will be allowed to park along the streets of Ipo, Gen. Tinio, Bulusan, Abao, and Labo while parking is prohibited along the stretch of A. Bonifacio Avenue from C-3 to Calavite Street.

Traffic Re-routing in the Metro on Nov 1, 2010

November 1, All Saint's day is a day off our busy schedules to visit our departed loved ones. May it be the temple where we left the urns, the memorial parks where we built their estates, or our homes where we are one in reminiscing and praying for the souls of our dearly departed. May you have peace of mind and pray to God for guidance and strength, and let us all be safe.

Here are some re-routes for cities that have cemeteries so that you may follow the flow and hope for lesser traffic.

The Amazing Race Asia hits Manila

On the 5th leg of The Amazing Race Asia season 4, teams travel to my home country, The Philippines. Going to Legazpi, visiting famous tourist sites such as the Mayon Volcano, which boasts of its near perfect cone, the Cagsawa Ruins, the city’s best view deck Lignon Hill and pit stopping on one of the most beautiful resorts in the Philippines - Misibis Bay Resort on Cagraray Island.

We were very lucky to have been chosen to witness the latest episode of The Amazing Race Asia on AXN, with our very own Philippine Team, the Richards and Lani. Had a celebration blast at National Sports Grill in Greenbelt, Makati. This leg of the race really heated things up and catapulted Team Philippines' the Richards to the top spot of this leg. Lani and Jess catch up big time as well.

It was a night or great food, great people, a lot of booze and whole night of fun and excitement

And what more can take your breath away than Lani,
she is an angel. Very sweet and really nice.
Can I apply for the fan club now?

Thanks to the Richards, Ms. Lani and AXN Asia for making the event such a wonderful party for us. We would also like to extend our appreciation and thanks to the City of Legazpi and Misibis Bay Resort for extending their welcoming hands to The Amazing Race Asia contestants, and for hosting the party us bloggers, we can't thank them enough. It just goes to show how beautiful the Philippines is with the sights and sounds of the City of Legazpi and the fabulous and world-class Misibis Bay Resort, definitely one of the most beautiful nature spots to explore in the world.

Be sure to catch The Amazing Race Asia Season 4 exclusively on AXN every Thursday at 10PM (HK time). And root for team Philippines!

In line with this event why don't you join in for a day of fun

Meet and Greet the Richards with Jess and Lani

Click on the pic to Register and you might win some big prizes

from AXN and The Amazing Race Asia

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Thursday, October 28, 2010

My SSI Super Sale loot

Just in case you were out there somewhere and have not heard of the SSI (Store Specialists Inc.) Super Sale, Powered by Citibank happened last Oct. 21-24, 2010 at the PICC Forum tent. Here are some of the pictures I have taken of my loot... not that I was able to go, but my wife was there 3 days in a row!! So, she was quite a handful picking for me. And was it a steal.

Springfield sweater from P 2,850 - bought it at only P 970.

Zara Man Jacket with knitted back and sleeves from a whopping
P 5,750 - bought it at P 745

Zara leather boots of my sister from P3,650 - bought at only P 495

There was quite a lot to shop around, but since it was a big sale, everybody was lining up and everybody wanted to buy something. So it was getting quite crowded as well. My wife got a Paul and Joe lipstick from the original price of P 1,600, bought it for P 750. Overall it was a wonderful way to start spending for Christmas presents as well. And my jacket will be used for my trip to Taiwan by the end of the year.

Now if you want to see how and what was going on those days I suggest you take a look at Animetric's World pictures and blog entry, and to showcase her loot as well. Since all this happened last week, I suggest you keep a look out for the next SSI Sale, who knows it might just be a few months ahead.

Asia's Billion Dollar Brand Sale

I would say this is a long shot... but just in case you are in Macau from Nov. 5 - 7, 2010. You know where you should go for Asia's Billion Dollar Brand Sale.

Huge Savings! Up to 90% off everything!
Over 170 Designer Brands on Sale!!

Asia’s Billion Dollar Brand Sale is back! The Venetian^® Macao-Resort-Hotel, in cooperation with The Grand Canal Shoppes and The Shoppes at the Four Seasons, are hosting one of the biggest luxury brand sales ever seen in Asia with over 170 designer brands selling luxury items at up to 90% off!

Now in its second year, Asia’s Billion Dollar Brand Sale opens at The Venetian Macao’s CotaiExpo Hall D from November 5 to November 7, 12pm to 8pm. Last year over 93,000 visitors made their way to Macau to buy luxury brands at discounts never seen before.

Event Information
Friday to Sunday November 5 to 7, 2010
12:00pm to 08:00pm CotaiExpo™ Hall D

Free admission.
Free shuttle bus from ferry terminals and border gate
Free parking at CotaiExpo Hall E

Lenovo Philippine's Halloween opening Sale

More deals

Let your long weekend start with the hottest sale at FOREVER 21!

Get 10% off on ALL regular priced items when you present your SM Advantage, SM prestige or BDO Rewards Card upon payment!

The FOREVER 21 Sale, October 29 to November 1, 2nd Floor, SM Megamall!

Unleash your inner fashionista!

Gelatone's Halloween treat

Our Halloween Treat for all you guys is a brand new flavor! Swing by and try MANDARINO or Tangerine-flavored gelato! Plus, we'll be giving away prizes and treats to all kids who dine in! See you all @ Gelatone! ;)

Surplus a bounty at HMR Philippines

Need to find Surplus equipments and furnitures in Manila? Admittedly all things and materials are getting more costly nowadays, so even though we would still want to buy stuff that are brand new, price is and will always be a factor. Most of the time, we end up buying low quality goods because we don't have the funds to buy the better quality ones.

One thing for sure, Imported items in Manila are definitely gaining attention in the local market. Yes I admit I have been to not one but two or more shops, looking for imported surplus electronic items and yes computer stuff as well. We are now at a stage where companies need to grow bigger and expand more to better serve their customers, but what does this tantamount to? Money to spend on additional office equipment, additional computers and printers as well. Brand new ones are always the best option, but when the price factor comes into play, we need to have options. We need to find refurbished computers in Manila to solve our computer needs.

And where do find it all in one place? In HMR Philippines. HMR Philippines is a retailer of quality, branded, imported surplus products from Australia and the US. Their product lines include the following:

· Computers

· Computer Peripherals

· Appliances (coffee makers, toasters, food saver sealers, deep fryers [Home Maker brand])

· Audio/Video (LCD TVs, CRT TVs, DVD Players, Portable DVD Players)

· Furniture (Office & Household; Sealy mattresses & bed frames)

· Power Tools (Granger and Ryobi brands)

· Industrial (Shelving, Pallet Racking)

· Kitchen Equipment (Stainless Tables, Ice-Makers, Industrial Chillers etc.)

· Cameras

· Clothing (Branded pants and shirts for women, men and children from the US)

· Office Equipment (Pre-owned quality partition panels)

· Sporting Goods (Tennis rackets, Gold Club sets brands include Calaway for 50% lower then market price)

· Christmas Decor

· Gift Ideas (Toys, cutlery, quality china ware)

· And Others

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Paramdam - a rocking Halloween night

Catch PARAMDAM a rocking Halloween night at the

Eastwood Central Plaza on October 30, 2010.

With performances by Letter Day Story, Eevee, Kiss Jane, Popseeds, Dream Carousel and Soundskool finalists. Event starts at 8PM.

Philippine Airline's Payday Special

Domestic Pay Day Special Sale PAL's Pay Day treat to our passengers going to domestic destinations!

Selling Period: 28 and 29 October 2010.
Travelling Period: 04 November to 15 December 2010 and/or 10 January to 15 March 2011

Book and buy through www.philippineairlines.com using MasterCard or VISA credit card or BancNet ATM card. Or, purchase tickets at any PAL ticket office or DTP travel agents.

To / From Manila    Fare Family              Base Fare           All-in
                                                                                      one-way fare

Bacolod/
Cebu/
Dumaguete/
Iloilo/
Kalibo/
Laoag/                                                        703                     788
Legaspi/
Puerto
Princesa/
Tacloban/
Tagbilaran/
Roxas                    Fiesta Deal
                              PFT/OFT
Butuan/
Cagayan
de Oro/
Cotabato/                                               1,507                    1,688
Davao/
Dipolog/
General Santos/
Ozamiz/
Zamboanga

Limited seats only!

Note: ALL-IN One-way fares on Economy Class are INCLUSIVE of V.A.T. but EXCLUSIVE of Aviation Security Fee (ASF).

AXE Men: A Cut Above the Rest

Looking good isn’t only defined by the way you dress up and carry yourself. When a man smells good, he leaves women intrigued; scent can stimulate a sensory experience to stir their interest and tickle their imagination; in turn, their response to him can boost his esteem and confidence.

Inspired by the sensual and intoxicating fragrances that women like on a man, AXE has continued to shape men’s fashion and lifestyle attitudes by coming up with a constant stream of new ideas to keep guys a step ahead in the mating game. AXE arms men with irresistible fragrances to go with good looks and a stylish appeal. Proving that indeed “first impressions last,” a good scent on a well-dressed man can be his essential fashion ace-in-the-hole.

Nothing could be more stimulating than being at your best, just like the good-looking men who will be headlining the AXE Show in the upcoming Philippine Fashion Week Spring and Summer 2011.

The week-long event, which will run from October 26 to 31will mark AXE’s debut in the Philippine Fashion Week. It also marks the first time that a renowned fragrance brand has participated in the prestigious event.

The AXE collection will showcase the brand’s 2011 summer and spring men’s wear collection featuring the masterpieces of 10 designers: Anthony Nocom, Bang Pineda, Frederick Policarpio, Jesson Capuchino, M Barretto, Nico Agustin, Odelon Simpao, Ramon Favila, Ricky Abad, Simon Ariel Vasquez, and Ulysses King.

Here are some shots of last night's Philippine Fashion Week Spring Summer 2011.

Marc Nelson hosted the evening's events.

See how fragrance and fashion unite in the AXE Show during the Philippine Fashion Week Spring and Summer 2011.

Thanks to AXE and GMCI for the invitation.

SM City San Pablo's Halloween Celebration

October 29-Halloween Pet Costume Contest (4pm)
October 30-Jollibee Halloween Party
October 31-Witch and Wizard Costume Contest, Trick or Treat