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View ArticleAno p0h ang jejemon?
My sister D, senior regional vice president of a financial services company, just arrived from Sydney and is asking me, "What the hell is a jejemon? My kids keep trying to explain it to me and I don't...
View ArticleUpdate
Before we left for Singapore, Jeroen and I visited June at Cardinal Santos Hospital. I had to get him out of Pasig General because it has no facilities and has the grumpiest hospital staff in the...
View ArticleSalamat sa Google
I'm so glad Google is here because when I make references Ana can't understand I can just tell her to Google it.Ana fell in love with this plant at Inagiku. "I declare his name Bob," she said."Bakit...
View ArticleBlack Market
Finally got tired of going to the mall so I dragged Ana to Little India in search of an independent store called Black Market, co-owned by Filipino designer Quincy Teofisto.Last month I bumped into...
View ArticleKampong chicken rice
My dad says Powsing chicken rice is so last year and insisted I try Kampong Chicken at Upper Thomson.Kampong chicken comes from Malaysia. They are free-range chickens that are allowed to roam instead...
View ArticleGoing home
So my sister and I discovered that 2:20 pm is the best time to fly out of Singapore because there are absolutely no queues at the GST counters, check-in, and immigration. The airport is practically...
View ArticleFunny
Before we opened the first Pepper Lunch at Rockwell on May 16, 2008, there was already Sizzling Pepper Steak at Trinoma and Star Carrots Pepper Steak at Robinson's Metro East.In the beginning it was...
View ArticleGoing solar
I've been searching for solar-powered lights for our courtyard and roof deck but haven't found any in Manila. Luckily, Ana and I walked into these at Ikea on Alexandra Road, Singapore.The Solig...
View ArticleStuff we love
I braved the fire sale of Rustan's Shang on its second day. Not so much people, but the smell was so bad I covered my face with tissue and walked as fast as I could.Not everything was on sale though. I...
View ArticleBakit kasi walang Ikea dito
I purposely avoided entering luxury stores this last trip because you know I have this patient back home. Every time I'd see a bag I would think, "That's June's treatment."I visited him yesterday....
View ArticleNakakatakot
If this is true, we are so screwed as a nation.Read: Automated polls were allegedly rigged, 'whistleblower' claimsBy PAULINE NIKKA A. CORSINO, GMANews.TVWho's telling the truth?
View ArticleNew from Googoo & Gaga
This coming weekend, Googoo & Gaga offers new designs and reprints on tees for kids to adults and onesies for babies. Find them at the Super Sale Bazaar at The Grove by Rockwell.The Grove by...
View ArticleThe new Barbara
Remember Barbara, the hairy lady spotted at the MRT, malls, schools and even a concert?Last March, Veet challenged you to stalk Barbara with a camera, post them on this site and win cool...
View ArticleNeed shoes?
Pedro Woman announces new arrivals for Spring/Summer 2010.Find them at Pedro stores at Mall of Asia and TriNoma, or check out the men's like at Bonifacio High Street.http://www.pedroshoes.com/
View ArticleJollibee in Glee!
Remember Jollibee's flash mob at Mall of Asia last August 2009?This time Jollibee appears on the background of Glee's flash mob scene featuring the '80s hit, You Can Dance If You Want To by Men Without...
View ArticleBack to school promo at the A.Shop
Are you thinking of a new Mac?If you're a student, you can get a complete starter kit bundle* for every purchase of MacBook or MacBook Pro from now until June 30, 2010 at the A.Shop.*Starter kit...
View ArticleLearn iPhoto the fun way
For two days only, Apple Premium Reseller, The A. Shop offers Summer Camp for Kids ages 7-12 years old.Learn how to use iPhoto the fun way, get exciting giveaways and gift certificates.Take advantage...
View ArticleFlip promo for chuva readers
If you've been thinking about getting a Flip Mino HD 60 minutes, now's the time.Regularly priced at PHP 9,995, you can have one for PHP 7,995 when you mention "chuvaness."Call Cherryl at 735-1211 or...
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