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Let this be a thing to do, transportation, warning & a tourist trap tip rolled into one kind of tip...
It's fun to ride the kalesa (kah-leh-sah) & see the Manila sites, but before doing so, make sure the driver is telling you the truth. He told us that the fee was 250/hour & we had a 1 hr 1/2 trip, so more or less, the trip was PhP325.
I had my autistic savant brother, RJ w/ me because I didn't want to travel alone @ night after our VT meet & since we arrived Manila at around 4:30PM, we had ample time. I told the driver that "I'd pretend I'm a tourist, but please, don't charge us (his name is Jonjon) sky high because I only have enough". I made sure to tell him that even if I were dressed like a rich person I wasn't equipped. He said, "Of course, ma'am...don't worry"
I was thinking he was just going to give us a ride around the Malate area, but I was wrong, he brought us to Intramuros and Chinatown. I don't regret that, but I thought to myself, What's 325 for moments of pleasure & my brother seems to be having fun...
When we returned to Malate, the 325 became PhP1,000. I don't understand his logic...he said it became per person...so even if it were per person it's only PhP500, right? Then he reasoned it was a special trip...up to Chinatown...I already told him that I'm not really a tourist & he knew darn well that I even know the places...I said 500...then he begged for more..
Honestly, I was going to give him 500, thinking that the tip was already included, but man! The trap was he wouldn't let us down until we gave a good deal or maybe let the trained horse go on if we wouldn't pay his price...It only went down to PhP700!
People like that won't be able to sleep at night...wait a minute, I'm an insomniac. Let me rephrase that, people like that would never sleep like a baby. They will have restless sleep and will ALWAYS be disturbed by their consciences whether they get rich or not!
At any rate, now that you know, you can STAND FIRM that if it's only 250 per hour, it's only 250 per hour!
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We we were treated as VIPs during dad's promotion. The picture here shows former President Corazon Aquino (I just came from the beach so I had an extra tan)
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According to history books:
It was originally built as a private, 18th-century country house and purchased by the government in 1825, this opulent palace is the current seat of the Philippine government and features a palace museum open to the public.
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As a tourist without friends who are members of this exclusive club, you can still "view" the Yacht Club from the outside, but let me give you a glimpse of how it looks from the inside.
The food is great and the service is superb, but I cannot put this on the resto review because it's for members of only (maybe I'll still do one later) Address: 2351 ROXAS BOULEVARD, MANILA, PHILIPPINES P.O. BOXDirections: It's near the Philippine Navy General Headquarters and the Cultural Center of the PhilippinesWebsite: http://www.manilayachtclub.org/
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A Great Place to Gamble! (Yes I'm a Gambler!)
PAGCOR-PAVILION BINGO SCHEDULE:
a. 5:00 to 9:00 pm (M T W Th)
b. 2:00 to 6:00 pm (Sat & Sun)
SLOT MACHINE REGULAR PROMOTIONS:
a. Lucky Pick Promotion (Main)
12nn-4pm (Tuesdays & Sundays)
b. Payday Raffle Promo (Main)
6pm-12mn (15th & 30th)
c. Mucho Papremyo Raffle Promo (Ronquillo)
12mn (Thursdays & Sundays)
d. First Five at Four Early Bird Promo (Mabini)
4pm (Daily)
e. Raffle Mania (Mabini)
8pm-12mn every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the Month
f. Winner on Wheels (WOW) Car Raffle Promo
g. Jackpot To Joyride SM Promo
TABLE GAME REGULAR PROMOTION:
a. Araw-Araw Instant Papremyo (Main), 6pm-10pm (Daily)
b. Winner on Wheels (WOW) Car Raffle Promo
NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT
Mondays Sabor Latino (10pm-2am)
Tuesdays IAXE Band (9pm-2am)
Wednesdays Beat (9pm-2am)
Thursdays MixMatch Band (9pm-2am)
Fridays Joey Mulatto Band (9pm-2am)
Saturdays Moranos w/ Ledge Dancers (9pm-2am)
Sundays Silk (9pm-2am)
PAGCOR Club-Ronquillo
Mondays Tom Cat (9pm-1am)
Tuesdays Two Notes (9pm-1am)
Wednesdays Palito & D'Gang (9pm-1am)
Thursdays Henry Madrid (9pm-1am)
Fridays Black & White (9pm-1am)
Saturdays Quarter Notes (9pm-1am)
Sundays Elvis (9pm-1am) Address: Manila Pavilion Hotel, United Nations Ave, ManilaPhone: (632) 523-8691 to 97Directions: 2nd Floor Manila Pavilion Hotel, United Nations Avenue cor. Ma. Orosa Street, Manila 1000 PhilippinesWebsite: www.pagcor.ph/pavilion/pavilion.php
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 A Babe with her Baby by D._Pepper
Check out the Babes of the Philippines travelogue for yourself, and see the difference. I'm proud to know these ladies. Leave a Comment Address: Offices, malls, cafes, etc. NOT barsDirections: Choose a nice, comfortable spot to enjoy a cup of coffee and the view. :o)
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Golf is a very popular sport in the Philippines. Most cities have them and even in the heart of busy Manila, there are several courses to choose from. What makes golfing in the Philippines special, though, is the fact that it wouldn't be uncommon to find umbrella girls (to carry umbrellas for you so you don't suffer from heatstroke), ball boys (to fetch your ball if it goes out of bounds), beer boys (make sure that the beer in the coolers are always ice cold), and of course your caddy, who will carry your golf bag for you. Leave a Comment
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Manila has a few other historical catholic churches, outside Intramuros:
1. Basilica Minore of the Black Nazarene, Quiapo, Manila
More popularly known as Quiapo Church, this minor basilica is actually named St. John The Baptist Church. Widely visited for its said-to-be miraculous statue of the Black Nazarene, thousands of faithful gather every 9th of January to parade and celebrate its feast day - a must see!
2. Basilica Minore of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, Binondo, Manila
This church is a site to behold, considering its old baroque architecture being surrounded by modern structures. Founded in 1596, it was destroyed during WWII and restored in 1972.
3. Basilica De San Sebastian, Plaza del Carmen, Quiapo, Manila
This all-steel church, first in the Philippines and in Asia and second in the world, was designed by Gustave Eiffel (designer of Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, etc.) in 1883 and was prefabricated in Belgium. Completely knocked-down for shipping to the Philippines in 6 ships, it weighed close to 50,000 tons. Its stained-glass windows were done in France.
4. Remedios Church, M. H. del Pilar St., Malate, Manila
Another beautiful baroque-era church, the Our Lady of Remedies Church was built in late 16th century by Augustinians. A 1624-statue of the Virgin Mary, unscathed after the bombings of WWII, is kept inside and revealed only during its feast day on every third Sunday of November.
5. Holy Spirit Parish, Sta. Cruz, Manila
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A must-see when in Metro Manila on Christmas season.
Policarpio St in Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila is where the most-lighted houses (numbering about 4) in the country come Xmas season. The about 150m street is closed to vehicular traffic on weekends beginning late November till early January every year to give way to the big crowd flocking the place to get a glimpse of these enchanting houses as if the electricity bill doesnt matter.
Visitors would have to park their vehicles in the adjacent streets and walk down through Policarpio St. to experience the event named "Pasko-Pasko sa Policarpio". Keep those cameras clicking for that cool combination of starry lights. Address: Policarpio St. Mandaluyong City.
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 by bike_packer
A must-see for children 10years and below. Address: Roxas Blvd. ManilaDirections: Beside the US Embassy and within the vicinity of Luneta Park.
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 UST Main Building by nimato
Founded in 1611, UST antedates Harvard University (America's oldest) by 25 years and is reputed to be the oldest existing university in Asia. UST is also the largest catholic university in the world, in terms of student population (Est: 30,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduates).
Since its foundation, academic life was interrupted only twice: 1898 to 1899, during the Philippine revolution against Spain; and 1942 to 1945, during the Japanese occupation of Manila, when the university was converted by the invaders into a concentration camp.
Among its long list of notable alumnus are four Philippine presidents - Manuel Quezon, Sergio Osmena, Jose Laurel and Diosdado Macapagal; heroes - Dr. Jose Rizal (national hero), Emilio Jacinto, Apolinario Mabini and Antonio Luna; ten saints, including the first Filipino saint - St. Lorenzo Ruiz; fourteen national artists including Leandro Locsin, Ernani Cuenco and Alejandro Roces; business people Tony Tan Caktiong, Washington Sycip, Alfredo Velayo, etc.
In recognition of the university's achievements, a number of important dignitaries have officially visited, among them, during the last three decades: His Holiness Pope Paul VI on November 28, 1970; His Royal Highness King Juan Carlos I of Spain in 1974 and 1995; Mother Teresa of Calcutta in January 1977 and again in November 1984; Pope John Paul II on February 18, 1981 and January 13, 1995.
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