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machomikemd Says: Santana Groove is a new shopping and dining destination in the paranaque area for middle income families and the burgeoning call center industry employees and is anchored by a big shopwise supercenter and several dining and bars in it's vicinity.
cyndymc Says: Commonly known as Baclaran Church, the Redemptorist Church is the National Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. It is said to be the most attended church in Asia, with seating capacity of 3,000 and standing room space for 9,000 more devotees. Every Wednesday, 10,000 -...
Pito and Mita: Where family and friends feel at HOME
nixca316 Says: "It is with utmost regret that we inform you all that Pito & Mita Restaurant is closing its doors effective Monday, January 16, 2012. Thank you very much for your patronage and support over the last year and a half. It has been our pleasure to serve you the way we know...
Toho Restaurant Antigua since 1888: Affordable AUTHENTIC Chinese Food
nixca316 Says: Natalie, one of the owners of the restaurant (I don't know her Chinese name) really knows her stuff...she knows how to bake and is familiar with the traditions of her family...sometimes, she's a bit shy, but she tries her best to make everyone feel welcome in their...
South Dynasty: Yummy Chinese Delights
nixca316 Says: The food is great and inexpensive.This used to be a restaurant where simplicity is bliss. They are temporarily just offering services for food orders, delivery, and catering.I assure you, they would not disappoint your impeccable or discriminating taste.:)Cheers! Pata...
Papa John's BF Homes: Pizza, Pasta, Desserts and more
nixca316 Says: Papa John's is one of the best Pizza delivery services in the US of A and ever since it hit the Philippines it has been the talk of the town. They have branches in Megamall(3rd Fl Bldg A), Robinson's Galleria (Veranda), Taft Avenue (University Mall), Greenhills (Annapolis...
Big Plate (Two and Half Decades): Warm, cozy atmosphere
nixca316 Says: It's always been a comfort to have somewhere to go that is very near, but not too near.Big Plate is that type of place.It is sorta kinda close to home, but far enough to have a semblance of privacy.The place is welcoming and clean.The service crew seem like very efficient...
Contis: Famous Bakeshop cum Cafe
machomikemd Says: This now famous bakeshop cum Cafe Started out here in the BF Homes Subdivision area of Paranaque city in 1997 at the Commercial Center of the Subdivision and through word of mouth of their excellent cakes and pastries plus the good food, they became popular and at present...
Starfleet: Ob An Nuat (Soap Massage)
machomikemd Says: like what i've said in my bangkok pages, thai massage is wholesome, turkish bath or what the thais call "ob an nuat" made bangkok infamous! Now this is exported into the Philippines in the Health Club Called Starfleet. (caveat: they still thought that what their offering is...
machomikemd Says: If you like to eat pizza or pasta to the accompaniment of noise, commotion, and lots of people parading past, this is the place for you. Grappa's is decorated like a trattoria, but with big glass windows.Grappa's Brittany Bay is the latest addition to the Grappa's franchise...
nixca316 Says: If you have a strong back and if you can stand the smoke emissions, go ahead and ride this dandy vehicle. This tiny vehicle is usually the only public utility vehicle accepted in subdivisions. The minimum REGULAR fare (meaning, you'll share it with four other people) is...
Parañaque Fresh Foods Market: Fresh Fish & Seafoods
cyndymc Says: At the Paranaque Fresh Foods Market, fish and seafood are always fresh. You can either buy your household's stock and have your purchase cleaned (gutted & descaled) by the vendor before bringing them home; or, you can bring your purchase to nearby restaurants and have them...
Fiesta Shopping Mall: Duty Free Shopping
cyndymc Says: The Fiesta Shopping Mall is the center for duty-free shopping in the Philippines. Whenever my husband or eldest daughter arrive from a business trip, we pass by the Fiesta Shopping Mall, which is only a few minutes drive from the airport. There are a lot of promos/freebies...
cyndymc Says: "Bulungan" is a local word referring to "whispering talk". La Huerta is a Barangay in Paranaque where the "Bulungan" occurs. During the early mornings and the afternoons, the fishermen's fresh catch are brought to port. Market retailers coming from the south of Manila...
Not Everyone Who Helps Really Help!
cyndymc Says: Because there are so many people in Baclaran during Novena Day (Wednesdays), I sometimes find it difficult to breathe. One time when I heard mass with my mother, I fainted. People rushed to help my mother attend to me. Some were kind enough to fan my face, some offered...
cyndymc Says: Churchgoers in Baclaran are not 100% devotees of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Some have other hidden agenda, to take advantage of devotees who pray with their eyes closed, or leave their bags unattended.My sister-in-law experienced catching an old woman's hand probing into...
cyndymc Says: The merchants at the Baclaran Dry Goods Market are used to selling wholesale to people who resell the merchandise, but they also sell to retail shoppers . When you go there to buy anything, you would assume the price of the item is the one posted on the price tag, only to...
cyndymc Says: IF YOU PLAN TO SHOP ALONE at the Baclaran flea market, read this:Some vendors put big price tags on their merchandise, be it t-shirts, socks, flipflops, hankies, underwear, or fruits & vegetables. When you've finally decided to buy and hand in your money to the vendor, you...
machomikemd Says: Caveat: you should be a departing pasenger for international travel to go there. the fee is 400 pesos( $ 9.30) and you can have unlimited free internet, a small buffett of finger foods and lots of comfortable chairs and lounges and even sleep!. you can even read newspapers...
Global Roaming Privileges at Smart Communications
machomikemd Says: Global roaming rates are very expensive and since GSM (global system for Mobile Communications) phones are more popular than CDMA (Code Divisivion Multiple Acess), there are more countries with roaming areas for GSM and the latest hybrid of 3G (WCDMA-Wireless Code Division...
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My hometown - Paranaque ( formerly known as Palanyag) was said to be founded in 1572. The town was very close to the sea that is why they had the chance to trade with the Chinese, Indonesians, Indians and Malayans....
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Q: I am a US citizen residing in the Philippines. Upon arrival I can shop duty free for 2 days. What about bringing my wife who is a...
A: You can shop within 48 hours upon arrival and can bring along your wife and her mother. For more info, you can visit their website: www.dfp.gov.ph
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Parañaque is one of the 14 cities of Metro Manila 1. City Of Mandaluyong 2. City Of Manila 3. City Of Marikina 4. City Of Pasig 5. Kalookan City 6. Las Pinas City 7. Makati City 8. Malabon City...
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Paranaque ( formerly known as Palanyag) was said to be founded in 1572. The town was very close to the sea that is why they had the chance to trade with the Chinese, Indonesians, Indians and Malayans....
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Paranaque is about 8 kms from the City of Manila, and is one of the cities in Greater Manila Area, bounded on the north by Pasay City, on the northeast by Taguig, on the southwest by Las Pinas and on...
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A Progressive City South of Manila
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