This was the first time I dined in a Catholic-themed restaurant. Thanks to Kapatiran Sandugo, Fundacion Santiago, Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional, Instituto Cervantes, and Consulado de España en Manila for sponsoring our heritage tour in September 2012. This was part of the Proyekto Ventura de los Reyes. I was with my fellow Millennium Development …
I found the best. I found my favorite place. Tokyo Bubble Tea. Bubble Tea restaurant is a Philippine homegrown concept started in 2007. It offers top-quality, fresh, healthy and all natural Tea drinks served with fun soft-chewy bubbles, Tokyo style. In addition, it serves good, healthy and freshly-cooked Japanese foods. Bubble Tea is a great …
When I accompanied my mom during the reunion with her high school batchmates, I got the chance to visit Marikina, the place where I was born. We visited the biggest outlet center, the Marikina Riverbanks Center, and I got the chance to see and touch the world’s biggest shoes housed in Marikina Shoe Gallery. I …
Heading north? From Badoc to Pagudpud, allow yourself to be infatuated by the rich cultural heritage and natural wonders of the province of Ilocos Norte. BADOC Badoc town houses the Sanctuary of the Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the La Virgen Milagrosa. It was sent floating in the sea by missionaries operating in secret …
Ilocos Sur is a place where traditional world and new world meet. Planning a trip of your own? Check out this trip from Tagudin to Sinait, from heritage cities with cobblestone streets to old style towns with rich history. TAGUDIN This town has a rich history and played a major role in the Battle of …
This was written by CBAA Biznews writers Ma. Luisa Relon, R-Jay Rapadas and Rea Mae Quitevis in 2011. With the publication’s permission, VoicePoints is publishing this business feature in full. At 24, her passion for baking and determination to go into business led her to a fortune she’d never imagined. The former Ms. CBAA is …
Why did you start the business and what motivated you? We are not well off. I am just an ordinary bank employee before starting up Kusina de Kenyong. The main reason why I put up the business is to have an additional source of income for me to help my family. My salary alone is …
It was actually a spontaneous out-of-town trip (for me) because it’s my parents who insisted me to go with my brother instead of my highschool buddies. It was supposed to be our reunion but my mom had last-minute-change-of-mind because she found out something… I’m not really friends with the people I’ll be with (like, I …
Every escapade is an opportunity to explore God’s creation. Welcome to my 2nd K-TA: Pico de Loro! Two months into my work, our Department decided to go on a much-needed R&R (rest and rehabilitation). I was one of those tasked to look for a possible place and my frugality hindered me from considering this place …
Welcome to my new blog segment – the Kuripot Travel Adventures! Being a travel enthusiast, it has long been my dream to be able to write about my travel adventures and misadventures. Why kuripot? Kuripot is a Filipino term which means frugal. It’s not wrong to be thrifty. It is a sign that you are …