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Got Gasul?

February 5th, 2009 · 2 Comments

We have been out of LPG for more than a week.  Last week, it seemed like the whole city ran out of LPG.  We looked around and called every single possible place we could find Petron Gasul but no luck at all.  They said they all ran out of stock.  Could it be really true [...]

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Tags: Discoveries · News · Philippine Facts

Metro Manila Taxi guide

January 17th, 2009 · 5 Comments

We are quite fortunate to live in central location in Metro Manila. We have public transportation within reach which includes MRT, tricycle, jeep, buses and taxi. We find the cost of taking taxi not so bad considering all the convenience it gives. Driving our own private vehicle does not seem like a practical option now [...]

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Village Subdivisions South of Metro Manila

September 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

We visited several housing developments in the South of Metro Manila, between Paranaque and Tagaytay. I had two goals: first, is to visit the house and neighborhood where I grew up and second, is to look around for places where we want to live. Related PostsReal Estate Brokerage, Developing Software and Buying Land Back in [...]

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Tags: Discoveries · Getting Settled · Travel

MRT Ayala to North Avenue

September 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Going to Quezon City from Makati my aunt strongly recommended that we use the MRT or the Metro from Ayala to Trinoma (North Ave).

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Tags: Discoveries · Philippine Facts · Travel

My changing point of view

August 28th, 2008 · No Comments

My husband likes it here! Even more than me. I feel confused still with how things work. Have you heard of reverse culture shock? I had my sort of “romantic” memories of Philippines of the past and some of the bad part as always has been forgotten and now I am seeing the real Philippines. [...]

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Tags: Discoveries · Personal · Rants · Relocation · Travel