The Filipino

Sending gifts to the Philippines

admin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 22:18:52 +0000

We all have loved ones in the Philippines and it would be really nice to be able to send gifts to the Philippines every once in a while.

The business of padala is huge. Imagine every time you plan to go to the Philippines, you’re sure to be taking with you at least one or two packages from family and friends. For those who don’t travel back to the Philippines frequently enough, there are businesses in the US and overseas that arrange for door-to-door pick up and delivery. Many of these services are done by air or by cargo. This can be very convenient as you can send items to your loved ones whenever your box is filled and ready to go.

If you want to surprise your loved one with a thoughtful gesture such as sending flowers, sending a pizza pie, sending a food basket from a local store in the Philippines, there are many websites dedicated to just that sort of service. You can send flowers to someone in the Philippines, you can send gifts to the Philippines, you can send food to the Philippines anything you can think of, you can send to your loved ones in the Philippines. Many of these services are local (in the Philippines) in the cities such as Metro Manila or Cebu and others deliver to provincial areas.

For those special occasions such as Valentine’s Day, birthdays, Christening, weddings and so on, sending a gift to the Philippines from a local vendor is fast and easy.

Manila Travel

admin — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:53:53 +0000

The city of Manila is the capital of the Philippines and one of the 17 cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila. Manila is one of the central hubs of a thriving metropolitan area home to around 20 million people. As of 2009, Manila ranks as the world’s eleventh largest metropolitan area and the fifth largest urban area by population. Manila is also ranked as one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

The popular districts of Malate and Ermita showcase a wide variety of hotels, restaurants, clubs, bars, cafes, art and antique shops. The nightlife offers everything from cultural shows to discos, casinos, entertainment lounges, and fashionable cafes. Right at the heart of the city lies the Intramuros, and it is the site of forts and dungeons, old churches, colonial houses, and horse-drawn carriages. other historical buildings and landmarks, parks and open spaces, museums, shopping centers, and sports facilities can be found all over the city.

Tourism is a thriving industry in Manila. Being one of the major tourist destinations in the country, the city attracts over 1 million visitors from all over the world annually. Many of Manila’s tourist sites are found in Binondo, Intramuros and Malate. Manila has a booming growth rate which is projected to surpass that of Singapore by the year 2020.

Palawan Travel

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:28:07 +0000

Palawan is an island province of the Philippines. It’s capital is Puerto Princesa City and it’s the largest province in the country in terms of total area jurisdiction. Palawan is composed of a long and narrow Palawan Island, and a number of other smaller islands surrounding the main island.

Palawan’s almost 1,200 miles of irrecgular coastline are dotted with roughly 1,780 islands and islets, rocky coves, and sugar-white sandy beaches. It also harbors a vast stretch of birgin forests that carpet its chain of mountain ranges. Palawan is home to many resorts where you’ll find stretches of white sandy beaches to park yourself for a while.

Cebu Travel

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:18:15 +0000

Cebu City is the oldest city in the Philippines. Cebu’s airport, Mactan International Airport, is the second busiest airport in the Philippines.

Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines, with Cebu City as the main center of commerce, trade, education and industry in the Visayas. Due to its burgeoning furniture-making industry, Cebu has been named as the furniture capital of the Philippines. Cebu is also becoming an IT hub as many companies, either local or international, are establishing their headquarters in Cebu.

Travel to Cebu

admin — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:06:15 +0000

Cebu is known for great scuba diving among coral reefs, beautiful beaches, charming locals and their warm hospitality.

Travelling to Cebu is easy with convenient daily domestic flights from Manila. The international airport in Cebu makes traveling from abroad a breeze. Cebu’s international airport receives direct flights from the US and many major Asian airports.

Although you will find many Asian, American, Australia and European tourists in Cebu, there are many quiet secluded beaches to visit.

What are the Top 10 Malls in the Philippines?

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 20:10:48 +0000

The malls in the Philippines are a large part of every day life. Whether it’s tourists walking the malls shopping for deals with the great exchange rate or the locals just escaping the heat into the sweet cool air of the mall air conditioned walkways. The malls in the Philippines contain a wide variety of entertainment. Some are just your usual walled mall with stores and anchor stores. Whereas the newer bigger ones are becoming a one stop location for everything you need. Some include arcades, ice rinks, kid play areas and some are being built with roller coasters inside. Below is a list of the top ten malls in the Philippines.

The Top Ten Malls in the Philippines:

SM Mall of Asia
Glorietta
Greenbelt
Shangri-La Plaza
Trinoma
SM Megamall
Gateway
Robinsons Galleria
Robinsons Place Manila
SM North

Where can I buy San Miguel Beer?

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:59:25 +0000

San Miguel beer, is the most popular beer in the Philippines and in the top 10 beers of the world. Outside of going any market in the Philippines, you can find it online in a variety of online stores selling alcohol. Finding a case of San Miguel beer is usually pretty tough. In general you can only find it sold in six packs. It is also found usually in the Beers of the World pack sold year round, but featured more around the holidays. If you are lucky enough to live in an area with a Filipino market or even an Asian supermarket you might be able to find it in there depending on their stock.

What is San Miguel Beer?

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:48:02 +0000

San Miguel Beer is a division of San Miguel Corporation, one of the largest food and beverage companies in Southeast Asia. San Miguel manufactures and distributes San Miguel Pale Pilsen, the undisputed leader in the Philippine market and the leading beer in Hong Kong.

Founded in 1890 as a brewery, San Miguel Corporation now makes nine out of every 10 bottles of beer, 87 percent of the soft drinks, 60 percent of the processed meat and 40 percent of the poultry sold in the Philippines. The trade-name San Miguel originates from St. Michael the archangel.

Today, San Miguel Beer–the Company’s flagship product–is one of the largest selling beers and among the top 10 beer brands in the world. While brewing beer is the company’s heritage, San Miguel subsequently branched out into the food and packaging businesses.

What are the Top 10 Beers of the Philippines?

admin — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:38:58 +0000

When you think beer in the Philippines there is really only one brand and then there is the rest. San Miguel is the pride of the Philippines when it comes to beer. Ask any Filipino in the US what they would like to be able to get in the States from back home and San Miguel Beer is sure to be in their top five. There are other beers in the Philippines but San Miguel is out to a big lead.

Here is the Top Ten List of Beers in the Philippines:

San Miguel Beer Pale Pilsen
San Miguel Beer Cerveza Negra
Red Horse Beer
San Miguel Beer Light
Beer na Beer
Gold Eagle Beer
San Miguel Draft Beer
San Miguel Super Dry
San Miguel Premium All-Malt Beer
San Miguel Strong Ice

Marian Rivera Dyesebel

admin — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 19:52:06 +0000

Who is Marian Rivera? Marian Gracia Rivera is the star of a fantasy Philippine drama titled Dyesebel. It’s an adaptation of a novel about a mermaid written by Mars Ravelo. The show premiered in April of 2008 and ended in October of 2008. Marian Rivera’s father is a Spaniard and her mother is Filipina. She speaks both English and Tagalog. Being born in Madrid, Spain on August 12, 1984, she only lived their for two years and learned to speak basic Spanish. Her nickname is Yan-yan and stands at 5′4″ (1.63m).

Her first TV rolw was in 2005 on a show call TAPE Inc. and afternoon drama. Her breakout role came in 2007 when she was cast in the title role in the remake of MariMar. Rivera is slated to star in the following movies of Regal Films: Tarot (August 26, 2009) opposite Dennis Trillo and The Other Man, alongside Carla Abellana.