Cebu Pacific Piso Sale

Cebu Pacific brings back its famous Piso Fare Sale this June 10-11, 2010! Book a flight to any domestic destinations for Php1* only! Travel period January 1 to Mar 31, 2011.

Note that fares DOES NOT include airport tax of Php200. Php9 is for go lite, Php90 for 15kg check-in baggage. Here's a sample booking:

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Pivo Restobar Home Depot

I had my first taste of alcohol at the age of 4. My mother, who was then having drinks with her friends inside our house, made me sip from her glass of beer in lieu of milk.

It's what mothers do.

Thanks ma, I love you.

WHEN. WHERE. MINE.

Beer. The Liquid Bread. Most people hate it because of its bitter taste. Fortunately, my friends and I are huge fans of this drink. A couple or so bottles paired with greasy munchies are things we look forward to after a long day at work. We're dudes with boobz, yo. For beer lovers like us, Pivo Restobar is HEAVEN. The place prides itself with 120+ premium beer brands from countries such as Belgium, Germany, Mexico, USA, England, France, and Spain, among others. Hard-core San Miguel fans need not worry as the place still offer local brews. But it won't hurt to try some foreign ones from time to time, right?

Nestled along the busy area of Home Depot Complex along Julia Vargas Pasig, Pivo is frequented by yuppies either celebrating a birthday/engagement/etc or chilling down after office hours. Entering the venue, you'll see al fresco dining tables which could seat 25 people and an elevated VIP area that could accommodate 20 guests. At night, the place is lit by a soft yellow light from several makeshift lamp posts in the room corners. A lone LCD television, placed at the center wall of the bar area, is almost always tuned in a cable sports channel. Crossover music and upbeat lounge plays in the background, allowing guests to engage in conversations over a cold bottle of beer.

I want those lamps in my room

I want this poster in my room

I want these in my room, also.

I like that beer menu of Pivo includes the country of origin and alcohol contents. I find it very informative and helpful for the customers, especially those who are very particular about their drinks. If you have questions about the menu, you could simply ask your server and he will provide you the information you need. Best-sellers include Hoegaarden, Grolsch, Chimay, Flying Dog, Rogue, and Ballast Point.

 L-R: Flying Dog in Heat Wheat Beer (Php175), Leffe Blonde (Php145), Chimay Blue (Php195)

L-R: Strongbow Cider (Php180), Maredsous Blonde (Php178), Pink Killer (Php145)

If you're used to having beers at P35-50 a bottle, a Php140 bottle could seem a tad overpriced. This is why I shy away from Pivo's pale ales as some of them would only taste similar to San Miguel Pale Pilsen / Premium. It's better to put my money on strong dark ales that will definitely give a kick! Case in point: Chimay Blue and Maredsous Blonde.

How to Get your Blog Approved in Payu2blog

After seeing a number of people in my plurk timeline discussing about the opps and payouts that Payu2blog regularly sends their bloggers, I decided to give it a try. It's been several months since I first applied for blogger membership at Payu2blog. I think my first submission was December last year but I didn't get in. It turns out that Payu2blog has the following requirements for blog approval

• A wordpress customized blog. Meaning, a wordpress with a .com domain. You can't submit a http://www.yournamehere.wordpress.com/. It should be http://www.yourname.com/. I think they prefer wordpress over Blogger, LiveJournal, etc. because users cannot edit the html settings and input ad codes
• Your blog should be at least 3 months old, with a minimum of 30 posts
• Your blog must be in English
• Your blog must not have any other form of advertisements, i.e. Nuffnang, Adsense, Entrecard, Infolinks, etc.

With this, I created a .com site and after several months, submitted the url to Payu's site. I was surprised one day when I received an email from someone named MARGIE, saying that my blog has been approved! Yey! She asked me to send my contact details and paypal account email. I was supposed to wait for 5 days for them to send me my user login and password but none came. I thought my blog has been rejected in the final review so I decided to let it go. A month later, I suddenly thought of resending my details to Margie and remind her of my pending user account. She then replied immediately and apologized for the delay. After having my account running and active for a day, I already got a couple of opps and several more the next day! I was so thrilled because the assignments were rather easy and doesn't demand lengthy submission! Freeform assignments are usually priced at $5, but I heard there are occassional $12 or $50 opps. I also find it really nice that there's no minimum amount needed in order to receive payment/cashout.

A couple of weeks later, I finally received my late payout! Indeed, Payu2blog is real! I consider it a great site to earn money online. Thanks Sheriff! :)

Eastwood 3D Cinema is Now Open

Entertainment complex Eastwood City takes cinematic experience to another notch as it opens its first ever Digital 3D Cinema.

During the recent media launch, Eastwood City key persons welcomed everyone in the unveiling of the new theatre in a special advanced screening of "Shrek: Forever After." Representatives from Solar Entertainment group and United International Pictures were also present to congratulate Megaworld Corporation's latest feat. Local celebrities with the likes of Kris Aquino, Baby James, and Gab Valenciano graced the event as well.

Using the Christie Solaria CP2230 Digital Cinema Projector--the brightest digital cinema projector in the Christie Solaria series--Eastwood’s new Digital 3D Cinema allows viewers see a clearer image from every seat in the house. This state-of-the-art technology cinema has a seating capacity of 215, with tickets selling at Php350.00 per, drink and popcorn included.

Eastwood 3D Cinema launch: May 19, 2010

Bloggers enjoyed the advanced screening of Shrek with their families. Thanks, Eastwood!

The Eastwood 3D Digital Cinema is located at the Golden Cinema 5, 4th Level Eastwood Mall. For inquiries, contact the concierge at 7099888.

FREE Rooms from Air Asia Go on May 26, 2010!

AirAsia Go, formerly known as Go Holiday, will give away FREE rooms, tours, and transfers in a one-day online promo! Be sure to visit the their website on May 26, 2010 as they give away over 3,000 free hotel accommodations, travel tours, and land transfers in selected destinations. Travel period is from June 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. Rooms are limited and are subject to other terms and conditions.

To grab this exciting offer, log on to http://www.airasiago.com/.

Award-wining British Beer Recently Launched in Manila

Fuller’s Beer, maker of United Kingdoms’s top selling & award winning premium ales, gives the local bar culture a spin as it introduces two of its signature brews--London Pride and ESB.

The multi-awarded British ales are known for its caramel and butterscotch notes that end in a zesty, citrus tingle on the tongue

"We have positioned these beers at affordable prices so that we can all enjoy 200-year old multi-awarded beers everyday,” says Topshelf Brew Corporation head Neil Bernardo, who acquired the exclusive distributorship for Fuller’s Beer in the country.

With its home base at The Reserve Liquor Lounge & Sushi Bar in Ortigas, Pasig, expats and beer-loving Filipinos will now be able to enjoy these famous ales straight from the British pubs.

Fuller's Beer Product Launch at The Reserve Liquor Lounge last May 21, 2010

(via Azrael Coladilla)

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.

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SEAT SALE ALERT: Air Asia Zero Fare for 2011 flights!

Air Asia is giving away free seats to Malaysia, China, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and many more! Book your 2011 vacation now!

Sale Period: May 18 to 23 2010
Travel Period: January 3 to May 8 2011


All you have to pay are travel taxes, airport fees and covenience fee (applicable for payments via credit card or charge card). However, zero fares are not available in all flights and selected public holidays. For more information, visit http://www.airasia.com/

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My First Bangkok Food Trip

I love Bangkok, Thailand despite its close resemblance to Philippines' humid weather. I love the culture, the shopping centers, the cheap beers, and most of all, I love the FOOD. I could eat Thai food forever. Nom nom.

Say hello to the evil Pad Thai

We arrived BKK at midnight and checked-in at around 1am in Green House, Khaosan. After unpacking our stuff, I invited my friend Sheila to go out for a late dinner. Ian, Lai, and Roi were too tired to go out so they already slept. WHATTALOSE.

Walking along the streets, we saw a Pad Thai stall and decided to try it out. Upon placing our order for one Chicken Pad Thai (BT60), a weird conversation started:

Vendor: Mild or Spicy?
Sheila and I  (in gleeful unison): SPICY!
Vendor: Are you sure, spicy?
Sheila and I: Yes!

Chuckling, the vendor proceeded in making our order. I was surprised by how easy she cooked the noodles! In less than 5 minutes, we were served our first ever authentic Thai street food.

Lady, we should've listened to you

We excitedly dug in our Pad Thai (we ate it at the stall) then immediately realized the vendor's point. It was very delicious but gaddemit, IT WAS REALLY REALLY REALLY SPICY. It literally brought us to tears. Lol. The lady vendor laughed at us (in a nice way) as we eat her painfully delicious Pad Thai.

Sheila, meet the evil Pad Thai

Afraid that our tongues will burn out, we  went to the nearby 7-Eleven to get drinks. I felt like a kid in a candy store because I found items that not sold in our local convenience stores. They are priced cheap too!

Sausages of different lengths, colors, and girth

Lots of frozen munchies

Yakult, Yogurt, and Flavored Milk Drinks

In the morning, we visited Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and the Grand Palace. These temples are close to each other so you could either walk or ride a tuk-tuk. We chose the former because we want to experience the streets of Bangkok. Just like in the Philippines, it's also filled with vendors selling hats, statues, toys, cds (pirated ones, yes!), and other trinkets. Of course, there were an abundance of food.

Fried Sausages and Dumplings sold at BT10-20 each stick

Join Eastwood City's 2010 Summer Workshops

No exciting out of town/country planned this May? Then you might as well join Eastwood City's exciting line-up of 2010 summer workshops happening at Eastwood City Walk 2!

Groove to the summer heat with the Urban Dance 101 by Brewing Point Dance Studio. This 2-hour dance workshops, to be held every Friday of May, will cover the basics of Locking, Krump, Popping and Break Dance. If you like to make your own beat, you might be interested with the Basic DJing Lessons with DJ Xfactor and learn about Matching Beats, Mixing Basics, & Basic Scratching

Got an eye for art? Join Mr.Eric Calderon as he shares the fundamentals of Basic Photography every Saturdays of May, 2 to 5pm. Got an eye for beauty? The School of Fashion and the Arts (SOFA), on the other hand, will hold a 2-day Fashion Workshop on "Fashion Trends & Fashion Computer Aided Design" and "Basic make-up & Fashion Illustration"

Registration is now open at the Eastwood Mall Concierge and City Walk Information Center. A joining fee of ONE HUNDRED PESOS (Php100.00) must be paid per workshop session. For more inquiries, please call the Eastwood Mall Concierge at 709-9888 or visit www.eastwoodcity.com. For the up-to date announcements, join Eastwood City in Facebook, Twitter, or Multiply.