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Archive for January, 2006

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To Baguio and in style

Tuesday, January 10th, 2006

Who of us doesn’t get a sore butt when we travel more than five hours by bus? Well, if you’re going to Baguio, you now have a choice to get a more comfortable bus ride.
Victory Liner has two luxury buses with 29 comfy and wide seats. There are three wide seats per row, two television [...]

Wowowee among top tourist attractions in RP?

Friday, January 6th, 2006

ABS-CBN’s noontime show Wowowee (hosted by Willie Revillame) is thought to be one of the must-visit attractions among OFWs and balik-bayans.
Wowowee is shown on The Filipino Channel (TFC) worldwide. Filipinos from all over the world who come back to visit their relatives in the Philippines are glued in on the TV show and are excited [...]

Pakapin

Wednesday, January 4th, 2006

When purchasing in Davao you can usually get away with asking for a discount when you ask for it (unless it’s in a Mall or Department store.)
But aside from that, you might be able to get away with something else. Pakapin (extra or excess) is what one can also ask from a store. When you [...]

The BIG three

Wednesday, January 4th, 2006

Be prepared as the BIG three is coming. Three of the country’s biggest festivals will unfold starting next week!

Rizal Shrine

Monday, January 2nd, 2006

Rizal Shrine is the pride of Calamba, Laguna. This is where Dr. Jose P. Rizal grew up. The house is a two-storey building that boasts of a Spanish-vintage architecture where Juan Nakpil was responsible. Their place has a huge lot area. Within the compound of the Rizal Shrine, you will also find the nipa hut [...]