Resort World Manila

Resort World Manila is an integrated and entertainment complex feauturing three hotels including a 6-star all suite Maxim's Hotel, an iconic shopping mall, four high-end cinemas and a multi-purpose performing arts theater. We did drive there yesterday to watch the musical, The Sound of Music which accorded good reviews from theatergoers. I would say that the video direction, the grandiose set design and lighting astounded us not to mention the superb singing voice of the performers. We also did some shopping and browse around the nearby Mariott Hotel.

Bonding with Friends

For the past days, we're spending a lot of time with our neighbor friends here. Its really nice to have good friends around doing activities together. Our subdivision is a very good choice for semi-retired people like us. We don't stop trying new restaurants, salon, spa and attending events here and there, so what else can we ask for.

Kung Hei Fat Choi to Everyone!!!!

Today is Chinese New Year and heralds the Lunar New Year of the Water Dragon, a once in every 60 years occurrence. The dragon is perceived as a mystical and auspicious creature in Chinese cultures and this year is expected to bring prosperity and transformational change. For the first time, the Philippines celebrate the Chinese New Year as a non-working holiday throughout the country. It is one of the most revered and festive events celebrated not only in China but also in the Philippines by both Chinese- Filipinos and ordinary Filipinos as well.


Aside from business, Chinese influence is also pervasive in other aspects of our lives. We celebrated the chinese new year at Festival Mall and Alabang Town Center where i bought Tikoy, a chinese ricecake also believed to bring good luck. Other Pinoys join in Chinese New Year celebrations by partaking of Chinese food, checking Chinese horoscope and consulting feng shui experts before engaging in any activities this year.

Raymond's Birthday

Raymond, a very good neighbor/friends of ours celebrated his birthday which also coincide with the chinese new year. It was held at the newly opened business hub which they co-owned. It was indeed a fun-filled night and we welcome the year of the water dragon with small fireworks.

Discovering Tacloban City

I would admit that i am really a stranger in my own country. I've been to most parts of the globe and in the Philippines only the tourist spot area like Boracay, Bohol, Subic, Cebu and Palawan. Thats why this year we decided to travel around and first on our list is Tacloban City in Leyte. It is the premier city in Eastern Visayas which boasts of historical destinations that served as backdrops in the struggle to regain our independence. Speaking of Tacloban, first thing that comes to our mind are the statue of General McArthur when they first landed in this area, the first mass and the San Juanico Bridge. Join me as i show you our Tacloban City adventure.