What’s more satisfying for every student than to graduate? For some, it is always as grueling as it can be for 2 years, some for 4 years and some for more than half a decade. I remember when I was in college a few years back, ok well maybe a few more years back than I recall, the best signal that we will be graduating is the Baccalaureate Mass. The University of Santo Tomas UST in Manila, Philippines Baccalaureate Mass is an annual event. In 2015, the graduating students of the Institute of Information and Computing Sciences joined the event for the first time. For 8,801 graduates of 2016, the baccalaureate mass at the University of Santo Tomas says a lot and it is a great mark that it is time to graduate and head on the real world! They have celebrated it with laughter, bitterness, sweetness, colorful inks on their uniforms, cries, goodbyes and awesome fireworks! According to 4icu website, or 4International Colleges and Universities University Web Rankings and Re

Again, after a days hard work, I find myself loiterring at SM Tayuman. I don't know but I think there's something in that mall that make me come back more often than I should ;-) Again, after mall hours, yeah I stayed there until it was closed ;-) I'm craving again for something different than the usual mall food ;-) Along Dimasalang Street near the famous Dangwa, near corner Dos Castillas Street, you'll find Noodle King. If you're in the vicinity, they are located just across Chowking. According to one of their service crew, their noodles and their Pares meal are tremendous. It is highly recommended and those are their best sellers ;-) So without further ado, I decided to try their famous Pares ;-) Just for a quick info, Beef Pares or simply Pares, is a braised beef dish that originated in the Philippines. It is particularly associated with small neighborhood restaurants, called carenderias, which specialize in economical meals for local residents. Very tender beef

After strolling at SM Tayuman, I never wanted to eat inside the mall. The food establishments there are so typical ;-) I wanted to find something different and more satisfying meal than just any food chain has to offer ;-) There's a gut feel that within the vicinity near SM Tayuman, I'll find something amazing ;-) 10 minute walk (it's worth it I'm telling you) you'll find Chades Tapsilog! It is strategically located at Felix Huertas Street and Remigio Street. There were many people enjoying their food when I arrived there, it is past 10 in the evening and I think it is always like that especially during peak hours like primetime in the evening ;-) When I arrived at the place, they are offering the following, though as you can see in their display, some are maybe not available during that time. They serves: Embosilog = Embotido, Sinangag (Fried Rice) and Egg Chicksilog = Fried Chicken, Fried Rice with Egg Lechon with Rice Pares with Rice Adosilog = Adobo, Fried Rice

Have you ever tasted the infamous Beef Pares? For me, arguably, the Original Beef Pares located at Espana near Blumentritt Extension is the best Pares I've tasted by far. Personally speaking, this is how any Pares should taste like. I can have their version of Beef Pares anytime!!! Just for a quick info, Beef Pares or simply Pares, is a braised beef dish that originated in the Philippines. It is particularly associated with small neighborhood restaurants, called carenderias, which specialize in economical meals for local residents. Very tender beef and a sweet seasoned sauce are the distinguishing characteristics of this dish. The name 'Pares' means "pairs" and comes from the usual practice of serving it with garlic fried rice and a light beef broth soup. "Pares" is pronounced "pah-res."  Cuts of beef often recommended for pares include brisket, chuck and shanks. The texture of the finished meat should be tender and slightly sticky, so cuts tha

Have you tried walking around and try to find some place to eat then suddenly, your feet have brought you into an amazing find? You'll never say it's amazing until you taste what Yvan Navy has to offer. Yvan Navy offers a wide range of both burgers and pasta. Located at Honradez Street between San Diego and E. Quintos Streets, Manila, Philippines. What's so amazing about them is, they are offering a rather huge sizes of patty for their burgers. Another thing I am so curious about is, they are cooking it thru Volcanic Rock!!! They got the following for a say reasonable price: Quarter Pounder  Double Quarter Pounder Triple Quarter Pounder Half Pounder Double Half Pounder Triple Half Pounder Burger Steak Rice For their Pasta, they are offering: Baked Lasagna Baked Macaroni Spaghetti Bolognese Alfredo Carbonara They got both Kebab Pita and Kebab Rice. They also offers Nachos, Nachos with Beef, Tacos, Quesadilla and Crinkle-Cut Fries Soon according to their Facebook page, they

Every Filipino I know have gotten to the infamous Luneta Park in Manila. Back in the day, it has been a dream of every child. Though more often than not, it is every mother's nightmare hoping their kids wouldn't be lost in the park. I remember though one time, my sister almost got lost in that same Park, fortunately, my father is so attentive that he is always keeping an eye for all of us. Anyways, let's go back to what we are talking about here. There is more to see in the Luneta Park. It has been rehabilitated lately and the City government is doing a pretty good job making the place a great scenery to look at. Rizal or The Luneta Park (Filipino: Liwasang Rizal), is a historical urban park in the Philippines. Located along Roxas Boulevard, Manila, adjacent to the old walled city of Intramuros, it is one of the largest urban parks in Asia. It has been a favorite leisure spot, and is frequented on Sundays and national holidays. Rizal Park is one of the major tourist attract

I was born and raised here in Manila, Philippines. That was way back the 70's, hey don't count the years yet, I'm not that old. I don't remember much how the city look like during those times. It took me maybe 10 years to remember what its like to be living in that era. Manila is the capital of the country, if you'll come visit here you'll surely like the place. The heat is tremendous yet its manageable. The people are warm and we're always smiling even there's nothing to smile about. If you like what you see in Manila today, imagine how it looked like say 5 decades ago ;-) Have you ever wonder what does Manila looks like during those times? Say the 50's, 60's or the 70's? What do you think about the Pasig river? Is it that dirty back in time? Can you enjoy loitering around the park? Well let's have a look what does Metro Manila looks like way back then. Look at this, this photo was taken somewhere in the bridge wh