Here Comes Noli De Castro…. err Typhoon Kabayan

As of 7:20 AM today, weather reporters are saying that Typhoon Juaning is on it’s way out of the country and that it is expected to leave the Philippines’ area of responsibility between 8AM and 10AM today. But rejoice, let us not. On it’s heels is Typhoon Kabayan! (Here’s a list of 2011 Philippine Storm [...]

Seafood Galore at Magalawa Island’s Restaurant

The best thing about our Magalawa Island Weekend Getaway in Zambales was that we were served fresh seafood in every meal. With all the crabs, shrimp, and fish that I ate, I was on gastronomic high during that weekend. Locally known as “onse onse,” these crabs have shells that are hard to crack. Each also has [...]

Magalawa Island Weekend Getaway: Day 2

Note: Here is the link to the Magalawa Island Weekend Getaway: Day 1 Day two our Magalawa Island Weekend Getaway started early for me. I was the last one to get up from the bed and this means that Desiree was able to take a picture of me peacefully sleeping inside my malong. [...]

Magalawa Island Weekend Getaway: Day 1

For many Filipinos, a trip to beach is ideally made during the summer. I once thought like that. But for the past several years, I craved for quiet beaches. And that’s what I got when me and my friends went to Magalawa Island in Zambales for some rest and relaxation.

Advil Liqui-Force beats Pain Monsters in Market! Market!

Marketing has truly grown leaps and bounds over the years. Practitioners of the field come up with really cool ways to introduce products to the market. Take for example this “flash mob” introduction of the new Advil Liqui-Gel pain reliever. My daughter and I found it highly entertaining. I would have love to have [...]

Completing Jane Austen

I am currently reading Jane Austen’s Mansfield Park. It’s my first time to read this Jane Austen novel but I have read Pride and Prejudice four times and Sense and Sensibility once. Emma, my second favorite, I have read twice. With so much work going on, including doing SEO for a company selling component video [...]

What’s Your Favorite Frozen Yoghurt?

Has anyone noticed that it’s been unbearably hot for the past week? The only thing that kept me from complaining the whole time is the a/c, ice cream, and frozen yoghurt. Speaking of frozen yoghurt, my favorite is Kenny Rogers’. You can buy a small cup of plain froyo for only 35 pesos and [...]

15 Memorable Scenes from Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 2

On July 13, 2011, SM Southmall opened the doors of its IMAX theater for the first time and what better way to introduce audiences to a better film viewing experience than by screening the last installment of the Harry Potter films, Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows. After watching the short presentation about the IMAX [...]

Top 10 Must Watch Fall 2011 TV Show Pilots

Fall’s always been a favorite season of mine because a lot of my favorite TV shows air during the season, including Bones, NCIS, House, Supernatural, Fringe, etc. Similarly, a lot of new TV shows debut during the fall. For fall 2011, broadcast networks are piloting more than 30 new US TV shows. Here’s the top [...]