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On the table:  
Tuna Carbonara @ PhP130
Baked Mussles @ PhP 150
Sole Fillet @ PhP 160
Dark Molten Lava @ PhP 90
Burger Steak Rice @ PhP 160
Soda: PhP 30 per glass
Dining let down: 
1. Our first choices were not available :( 
2. The baked mussels were palatable but not “wow” or “ummm” or “sigh”.
3. The waiting period for the food took more than 15 mins.
4. I don’t understand why the Sole fillet (fish)topped with bagoong is served with alamang rice.
4. The most enjoyable food was the Dark Molten Lava which unfortunately is still not a WOW but would do considering the first dishes we ate.
5. The Burgersteak… I like Jollibee’s better no kidding. At least the mashed potato tasted like mashed potato.
However, thumbs up for the ambiance and interior design of Mogwai.I would do no justice if I try to describe it but truly the interior was an interesting combination of unique items. The second floor by the way serves […]

From pj

 
On the table:  
Tuna Carbonara @ PhP130
Baked Mussles @ PhP 150
Sole Fillet @ PhP 160
Dark Molten Lava @ PhP 90
Burger Steak Rice @ PhP 160
Soda: PhP 30 per glass
Dining let down: 
1. Our first choices were not available :( 
2. The baked mussels were palatable but not “wow”.
3. The waiting period for the food took more than 15 mins.
4. I don’t understand why the Sole fillet (fish)topped with bagoong is served with alamang rice.
4. The most enjoyable food was the Dark Molten Lava which unfortunately is still not a WOW but would do considering the first dishes we ate.
5. The Burgersteak… I like Jollibee’s better no kidding. At least the mashed potato tasted like mashed potato.
However, thumbs up for the ambiance and interior design of Mogwai.I would do no justice if I try to describe it but truly the interior was an interesting combination of unique items. The second floor by the way serves as the cinema though […]

From pj

 
The rise of the malls certainly declined the family days at the park. When I was a kid I remember my parents bringing us  to parks on Saturdays or Sundays. Gone are those days with the rise of these malls. Everywhere, adjacent, across MALLS are just everywhere.
               
On those days I don’t get to surf, it would be nice to find a place to just relax– quiet and most of all away from over crowded ( considering there are already numerous malls!)  malls.

I graduated years ago from UP but I find it rewarding to go back once in a awhile especially on a Sunday where the oval is closed for joggers, bikers skaters and whoever, who wants to unwind. The setting becomes a perfect place to contemplate while you do your thing; a sanctuary for those bugged by everday mayhem of the city most especially by an 8-5 job.
There is a certain soltitude in walking at the park […]

From pj

I know, I know, this is my third consecutive post regarding Playboy Philippines. It wasn’t really a choice. News just keeps on coming in, and I’m sure no one’s complaining.
In my previous post, I mentioned that Playboy should follow the route of C! and Manifesto, and have the title distributed by Mega Publishing. Apparently, C! publishing is bringing in Playboy! What this bodes for Manifesto, no one knows for sure, but there is a definite overlap in terms of target market.
On to the juicier stuff. Do you want to know who the first cover of Playboy Philippines will be?
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From ALvs

Destination: The Coffee Shop Restaurant
Where: Subic, Zambales ( note its not whithin the parameters of the freeport)
What they serve: Big Tacos either in soft shell or hard shell as the house’s specialty
Cost: PhP 70
Taste: REALLLY something to look forward to

The Coffee House Restaurant really does serve big, no, humunguos tacos at a very cheap price. Seems too good to be true but all your doubts shall be resolved once you get a glimpse of this Mexican tweaked to Filipino taste taco. An order can be shared by 2 already.
It’s not just the shell, its big such that even the beef, veggies and cheese are “big” in serving making your first time an overwhelming dining experience. You’ll quit munching on the stuff not because its “nakakaumay” rather its because you’re full after gorging on half of it. 
Other dishes too are served at the restaurant– the kare-kare is not bad.

From pj

Cover Price: P170-P200
Initial Circulation: 40,000 copies
Target Market: 18-30, Majority will still be C Market Readers
Why P170-200 bucks? Because they’re trying to position themselves as a magazine for the A market (sure, sure). For the curious ones, FHM is at P125 and Maxim is at P140, while Manifesto and Rogue are at P170 (if I’m not mistaken)
Initial circulation would then be at 40k (a million if they get Anne Curtis), for the simple reason that no magazine in the Philippines can make it to 80,000 in a whim.
The business model? Here is my take.
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From ALvs

Pa-Nay Church is a fifteen-minute drive from the city proper of Capiz.Capiz is the first settlement, specifically Pa-Nay, in the island by the Spaniards led by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi around 1560s. The church itself is panache of what is left of the Spanish colonial rule.
 
The catch: Climb the 63 steps to the largest bell in Asia, which weights 1034 tons, made out of 70 sacks of copper coins. The church bell has been around along with eight other bells since December 21, 1878. 

The bells still function, rang everyday during mass sending its message as far as eight kilometers. Beside the church is a convent, which used to be a Museum displaying old-aged religious statues made from ivory of the Spanish period. Too bad, the convent was looted a few years back closing the semi-museum convent to the public.

From pj

Get that tan, at the same time rave about riding the waves to your friends. 

Summer’s up in two months. What do you have in mind? As a surf addict, of course, i’d recommend SURFING.
Where: Zambales and La Union might be the last place you want to surf this summer. No waves at this time of year for those 2 spots. IF you want to have fun under the sun and bask in the glory of surfing, and IF you are willing enough to travel south AND pass through the “bituka ng manok”, get set and find your road to Daet, Bicol.
Road less travelled
By land:  A choice of taking the bus, driving your way to Bicol, or taking a plane
There are many bus liners offering trips to Daet. I believe the most popular one is Superliners. Mind however, taking the bus means traveling for 8-10 hours compared to bringing your own car. You can definitely reduce the travel time. Here’s […]

From pj

I’ve been waiting to post some information about this (until I got some insider info), and I guess now is the perfect time.
I just don’t understand why they would start with a Blogspot blog to “formally” announce it. How “class A” of them. Anyway, the blog can be found here, but let me dissect their statements one by one and give my take on things.
Our very first issue will come out this April. Targeting a select group of readers belonging to the A market with 80,000 circulation. PLAYBOY readers are highly discerning Men and Women who are at least 25 years old with high disposable income, are well-traveled and highly-educated, who values their lifestyles. They are also goal oriented and wants to be updated with the latest trends in the market.

If you’ve been in the advertising industry long enough, you will know for a fact that 80,000 […]

From ALvs

You heard it right! I’m back now from the blogosphere. After much clamor from the crowd (feeling sikat), I don’t have a choice but to provide you (my dear readers) regular post on practically everything under the sun, the moon and the stars. Lets include the meteorites, supernovas and milky way. *Corny*
A student of mine called me early this evening thanking me for a great mentorship I did for her when I was a teacher. She actually remembers me even up to now. That was 4 years ago. I immediately checked my old profile (that was hacked by someone who should not live in this world anymore. I believe in karma btw) and stumble upon inspiring messages they posted.
I dont know but for some reason, emo became my word of the night. Here’s why:
 

aCeeE
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ei sir gabz!! miz ko n po kau!! ehehe!
aun […]

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