Update Menu: Brunch + Gogh at The Pantry, Dusit Thani Manila

It has been a while - like 2 years a while - since I've last posted an update but I am happy to inform that all is well.

Bullet Point Updates:

• I am still in Singapore
• I can still drink a bottle of wine by myself in one sitting
• I now have a vlog (woah)
• I moved to a new place, for the 4th time and I vlogged about it here.

That's pretty much it, really.

Anyway, went to Manila a couple of weeks back during the Vesak Day long weekend in Singapore. It was also the week of my younger sister's birthday so we celebrated her name day in advance with a Sunday Brunch. Went for Brunch + Gogh at The Pantry, Dusit Thani Manila which wasn't a bad choice, really, given it has free-flow alcohol. The buffet menu has been updated from last year though so some popular items are no longer included. Here's what to expect from the spread:

The Pantry’s Brunch + Gogh buffet is priced at PHP2,800 nett per person inclusive of unlimited drinks and painting session for kids aged under 12. Available Sundays from 11:30am to 2:30pm. For reservations call Restaurant Reservations at 238-8888 loc 8430, 8838

Countdown

So I've been talking about Myanmar in my previous posts but it turns out, I won't be going anyway for various reasons.

Ditched my Burma flight tickets and bought a roundtrip ticket to Manila because it seems more...right. Everything's great here in Singapore but my heart will always be in the Philippines. It's been 2 years since I last stayed in Manila for more than 3 days so I'm not really sure how my upcoming homecoming schedule would be. Less hectic perhaps, but definitely a lot of drunken nights.

True and everlasting didn't last long

We're the lonesome, we're the lonesome, yeah

October Midnight Express to MNL

Returned to Manila over the weekend because OFW. *squeee*

Had family lunch at Yabu which I think is overrated (had better ones at Tokyo). Went to UAAP UST vs DLSU Game 2 aftewards in which my school lost, of course.

Adored Jeric Teng from up here

The game's outcome demanded for more meat so we drove to good old Banawe and had Tasty Dumplings' famous porkchop rice.

So much win for Php115

Post-dinner was the obligatory 9-hour whiskey session which ended at 5am.

1 of 2.5 bottles

Manila trip wouldn't be complete without these ladies!

I'll be home for Christmas but before that would be Myanmar (provided I'll be granted a visa) and DWP13 Jakarta-KL with the usual suspects.

Directory of Taxi Companies in Metro Manila

For everyone's reference, here's a directory of  taxi companies in Manila, Philippines. I usually call up R&E or MGE whenever I need a cab pick-up but it helps to have other options especially during peak hours.

Avis Taxi - 8795263
Basic Taxi - 6437777
Crownstar Taxi - 7473064
EMP Taxi - 2935930
MGE Taxi - 3648260
Nine Star Taxi - 3301654
Nissan Taxi - 5512439
R&E Taxi - 3621890

Leave a comment if you know of other cab companies! :)

Katy Perry 2012 Manila Concert

So Katy Perry will have another concert in Manila! Her Teenage Dream Tour will be held on January 22, 2012 at SM Mall of Asia.

Ticket prices are as follows:

VIP - Php 15,000
Diamond (Reserved Seats) - Php 10,000
Titanium - Php 6,550
Gold - Php 4,550
Silver (Standing) - Php 2,050
Bronze (Standing) - Php 850

You can buy your tickets starting November 8, 2011. Thanks to Charlemagne Lim for the tip! :)

K, who's watching?

Deftones Live in Manila Ticket Prices

Deftones' website just announced that they will also visit Manila for a concert!

The event is scheduled on February 12, 2011 (yep, the day after Taylor Swift Concert. meh) and tickets will go on sale beginning December 1. I'll post the ticket prices once they are up!

Adam Lambert Live In Manila

Bluedream Entertainment Inc. and World Wide Womb present Adam Lambert Live in Manila!

This one-night solo concert will happen on October 10, 2010 (10.10.10) at SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

Ticket prices are yet to be announced. However, you may already reserve VVIP seats by calling 7500790 to 91. Look for Justine or Vince. I'll update this post once the ticket prices are already released!

Tiger Airways to begin Manila route on October

In addition to its DMIA Clark terminal, Tiger Airways will begin its Singapore-Manila route at NAIA Pasay beginning October 31, 2010.

Saw the note on their official Facebook page:

"Tiger Airways has been awarded rights to serve Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from Singapore. This is in addition to Tiger’s current 9 weekly flights to Clark’s Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA)."

To celebrate this feat, Tiger Airways is having a seat sale today until August 25, 2010. Promo fares start at S$55 plus taxes for travel between October 31, 2010 to July 31, 2010.

Book and buy now at http://www.tigerairways.com/.

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Taylor Swift Live in Manila

UPDATE:

Mark your calendars: February 19, 2011 will be the final final (yep haha) schedule of Taylor Swift's Manila Concert. Got this info from Taylor's Pinoy fans at www.taylorswift.ph. :)

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UPDATE: The Taylor Swift Manila Concert will be on October 22, 2010! Just saw the posters at 7-Eleven outlets! :)

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So Taylor Swift will hold a Manila Concert on October 2010. Just read Chris Cahilig's status update that he'll be handling the PR and marketing of the said event.

No official announcement yet for the venue, schedule, and ticket prices. Will post it once they are up!

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Coheed and Cambria Live in Manila!

Pulp Live Productions will bring Coheed and Cambria to Manila on July 30, 2010! Catch them at the A-Venue Hall, Makati Ave., Makati City. Front acts will be Franco and Fire Fall Down.

Ticket Prices:
2,500 Php -VIP Front - includes Open Bar
1,500 Php - General Admission

Gates open at 06:00PM. Tickets may be purchased ad TicketNet or TicketWorld outlets nationwide. Visit http://www.pulpmagazine.com/ for more details.

Subscribe to this blog for updates about this concert.

Russian Film Festival 2010 Screening Schedule

To commemorate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Russian Federation and the Republic of the Philippines on June 2, 2011, a festival of Russian films will be presented at the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) on March 16-20, 2010 and Onstage, Ayala Center, Cebu City on March 26-27, 2010. A photo exhibit will also be mounted for the duration of the festival to commemorate Soviet Union's victory in World War II.

The event is a presentation of Mosfilm Studios, Russia’s biggest filmmaker, in cooperation with the Embassy of the Russian Federation, Film Development Council of the Philippines, the CCP and the Philippines-Russia Friendship Society.   Five classical and contemporary films produced by Mosfilm will be screened: Ward No. 6, Vanished Empire, The Star, Mirror, Agony.

Russian Film Festival 2010 Screening Schedule - Cultural Center of the Philippines (FREE ADMISSION)

March 16 (Tue) 07:30PM, CCP Little Theatre - Ward No.6

March 17 (Wed) 04:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - Vanished Empire

March 17 (Wed) 07:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - The Star

March 18 (Thu) 04:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - The Mirror

March 18 (Thu) 07:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - Agony

March 19 (Fri) 07:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - Vanished Empire

March 19 (Fri) 04:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - Ward No.6

March 20 (Sat) 04:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - Agony

March 20 (Sat) 07:00PM, CCP Tanghalang Manuel Conde (Dream Theatre) - The Mirror

All screenings are free on a first-come, first served basis. Kindly note that the CCP Dream Theatre has a limited seating capacity of 100 only. could only accommodate 100 pax. For more information, kindly call the CCP Media Arts division at 832-1125 local 1704 and 1705.

Paramore Live in Manila concert photos

For those who care, here are some photos I took at Paramore's Manila concert. Since DSLRs were not allowed in the venue, I used a Canon Powershot G11 to take shots. Thanks again to Little Asia Restaurant (Morato/Greenhills/McKinley Hills) for the passes.

 from Little Asia Restaurant <3

P.S.
To plz credit this site if you will use a photo? Thank jooooo :) Complete high-res set will also be uploaded on Flickr.

UPDATE: Cebu Pacific Seat Sale List for 2010

March
China, Taipei, and Mindanao Seat Sale


Manila to Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cotabato, Davao, Dipolog, General Santos, Ozamiz or Zamboanga or Pagadian for Php888

Manila to Taipei for Php 888

Manila to Guangzhou for Php 988

Manila to Shanghai for Php 1,888

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UPDATE: Cebu Pacific Seat Sale List for 2010

February
Pagadian Seat Sale!

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Danissa tries Uncle Cheffy's Panizza

I DECLARE THIS MY COOLEST POST EVER BECAUSE THE TITLE RHYMES.

meh.

So what's a Panizza?

It's a very thin pizza (go figure!) that you roll up with Arugula leaves and Alfalfa sprouts. It's like Yellow Cab's Dear Darla Pizza minus the hard crust and YC's signature oiliness. Hihi.

 thin-crust panizza

Last week, we went to Uncle Cheffy at Eastwood mall to try it out. The sign said "Brick-Oven Panizza" which reminded me of Chi's brick oven kitchen at BF Homes, PQ.

I like how the crust is thin and crisp yet it doesn't crack or break when you roll it. Note that it doesn't have much cheese and toppings so make sure to add arugula, alfalfa, and salsa. Just imagine you're eating pizza and salad at the same time. LOL. Putting the vegetables and rolling up the crust before taking a bite makes eating a panizza fun and experiential.

Timbaland, Jojo, Justin Timberlake Live in Manila!

TIMBALAND is coming LIVE to Manila for a concert on March 27, 2010 and it will be held at SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Special guests include JOJO and JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE! So, yeah, you should watch this. FTW!!!!



Ticket Prices are as follows:

VVIP (Dance Pit): Php 8,000
Platinum: Php 4,500
Gold: Php 3,000
Silver: Php 1,500
Bronze: Php 300

The Timbaland Shock Value II Manila Tour is made possible by Smart Buddy. For inquiries and ticket reservations, call Ticketworld at 891-9999.

iBlog6 Registration is now Open!

 

Registration for iBlog6: The 6th Philippine Blogging Summit, scheduled on April 16 to 17, 2010, is now open!

The 2-day event will be held at Malcolm Theater, UP College of Law, UP Diliman, from 8 am to 5 pm. Registration is FREE. April 16 is targeted for businesses and entrepreneurs wanting to understand how to tap blogs as a medium to promote their products and services. Meanwhile, April 17 is meant to everyone interested about blogging.

Event schedule are as follows:

Day 1 (April 16, 2010)

9:00 – 9:20 Opening Ceremonies (National Anthem, Welcome)
9:20 – 9:40 Blogging for Business (Janette Toral)
9:50 – 10:20 Tapping Bloggers to Generate Buzz (Carlo Ople and Jayvee Fernandez)
10:35 to 10:50 BREAK
10:50 – 11:20 Advertising in Blogs (Abe Olandres and Carlos Palma)
11:35 – 11:50 SPONSOR talk
12:00 – 1:15 LUNCH / NETWORKING
1:15 – 1:35 SEO & Blogging to Promote Your Business (Francis Gary Viray)
1:50 – 2:10 Measuring Blog Buzz (Regnard Raquedan)
2:25 – 2:45 Legal Concerns in Blogging for Business (JJ Disini)
3:00 – 3:20 BREAK
3:20 – 3:40 Blogger and Advertiser: What is the Win-Win Relationship? (Diana Paterno)
3:50 – 4:10 Online Attraction Marketing (Manuel Viloria)
4:20 RAFFLE and GROUP PICTURE

Day 2 (April 17, 2010)

8:45 Opening Ceremonies (National Anthem & Welcome)
9:00 – 9:20 Blogging 101 (Hannah Villasis)
9:30 – 10:00 Video Blogging 101 (Vince Golangco)
10:15 – 10:35 Photo Blogging 101 (Juned Sonido)
10:50 – 11:05 BREAK
11:05 – 11:40 Political, Online Commentary, Social Media, & Election Blogging 2010 (Marck Ronald Rimorin and Noemi Dado)
12:00 – 1:15 LUNCH & NETWORKING
1:15 – 1:35 (SPONSOR TALK)
1:50 – 2:10 Launching Successful Blog Contests (Jinoe Gavan)
2:25 – 2:45 Blog Policies (UP-ISP)
3:00 – 3:15 BREAK
3:15 – 3:35 Impact of Blogging to the Community (Joseph Gonzales)
3:50 – 4:10 SEO: A Must for Making Money Online
4:30 RAFFLE, iBlog Video Contest Winner Announcement, & GROUP PHOTO


Visit and bookmark www.iblogph.org for updates on this event. For interested sponsors, please click here

John Mayer Live in Manila?

Update:

John Mayer is set to perform live in Manila on May 16, 2010. Concert will be held at SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.

John Mayer Live in Manila Ticket Prices:

EARLY BIRD RATES (buy tickets from March 20 to April 15, 2010)

VIP Php10,560.00 (reserved seating)
GOLD Php6,758.40 (reserved seating)
SILVER Php4,224.00 (reserved seating)
BRONZE Php1689.60 (free seating)

Regular Rates (April 16 onwards)

VIP Php12,672.00 (reserved seating)
GOLD Php8,448.00 (reserved seating)
SILVER Php5,280.00 (reserved seating)
BRONZE Php2112.00 (free seating)
GENERAL ADDMISSION Php633.60 (standing)

John Mayer Live in Manila Concert Grounds Floor Plan

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For reservations or inquiries, call TicketWorld at 8919999. You may also buy tickets online at www.ticketworld.com.ph with your Mastercard, Visa, and JCB credit cards.

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So I posted a survey at FB: John Mayer in Manila or Justin Bieber in Manila?

click to see votes!

Mayer won, hands down. *lol at my friends' comments*

But would this mean he'll have a concert here in Manila? Wonder how much the tickets will cost...hehehe.

Guess I'll have to ask someone about this! Will post updates should this be confirmed! :D

Get discounted Paramore Live in Manila Tickets from Globe Tattoo

This Valentine’s weekend, Globe Tattoo rocks your universe with an exclusive ten percent discount on cash purchases of tickets to the Paramore concert on March 9. Subscribers may purchase discounted tickets from 11am to 7pm this February 12 to 14 at the Globe Stores at Trinoma, Shangri-La, Greenbelt, Robinson’s Manila and Alabang Town Center to avail of this rockin’ offer.

Terms and conditions:
*Postpaid subscribers must present their working Globe SIM in order to avail of the promo.
*Prepaid subscribers must present their working Globe SIM with at least one peso (P1.00) balance in order to avail of the promo.
*There will be a purchase maximum of two (2) VIP and/or Gold tickets and four (4) Silver and/or bronze tickets per transaction per Globe subscriber to allow the purchasing public to have access to these offers.

 Paramore Live in Manila, March 9, 2010

UPDATE: Cebu Pacific Seat Sale List for 2010

February
International Seat Sale
Manila to Kota Kinabalu for Php999
Manila to Jakarta or Taipei for Php999
Clark to Macau for Php999
Manila to Ho Chi Minh or Macau for Php1499
Manila to Kuala Lumpur for Php1999

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