Manilablog.com

I found another Metro Manila map and directory. It covers all the cities in Metro Manila from Caloocan to Valenzuela City.

Convenient feature i found is if you are searching for a specific school, it would give you its address and contact  numbers.

http://www.directorymanila.net/

Some Manila history highlights that might be helpful to you. Will add more in the future.

1571 - Miguel Lopez de Legazpi arrived in Manila, and became the governor general. As a result Catholicism spread like wildfire.

1646 - Spaniards successfully defended the city against the Dutch in Manila Bay.

1762 - The British grabbed Manila from the Spaniards.

1764 - Spaniards successfully drove out the British.

The Manila City Hall is symbolically synonymous to the city of Metro Manila and its adjacent cities.

Architect Antonio Toledo designed this landmark and its construction was finished in the 1930s. The present structure is a restoration after it was partially destroyed during the World War II.

I took this picture during my audition for Survivor Philippines, which i wont do it again. Hahaha.

It’s an unfinished business, so i had to continue my quest of being one of blessed 16 Survivor Philippines aspirants.

I made the first level of screening. But failed the second, which was the VTR or television thing. Candidates should look good on tv.

I was not goodlooking enough to be on tv.

Well, life goes on, a bit disappointed since i started lining up at around 11:00 am, then got interviewed at 7:30pm, got past that one, and had to line up again for another more than an hour for the second screening.

They are looking for good looks that look good on tv. My witty and smart answers were of no use since i’m not telegenic.

11:00 am

The rain fell around 2:00pm

It rained more…(had to cover the man’s face for his protection)

7:30pm. At the first level of screening, the interview part.

My batchmates, i was the only one that passed the first screening.

My number for the second screening. I “almost” made it since the guy beside me was the one chosen, hahaha!

I arrived a bit late in SM North Edsa, the venue of the screening for Survivor Philippines. What awaited me was a sea of aspirants or should i say ambitious Filipinos, that including me, and according to my own very very accurate calculation was about 5,000.

But i went home at 6:30 whether i get interviewed or not since i have to go to work at 9:00 pm. Will go back to audition on Friday the 23rd in SM Manila.

11:50am when i arrived. Inside SM carpark, level 5

Between 1:00 to 2:00pm

Around 5pm

Me in a still excited mode.

Some aspirants i met. Only Chedorie’s (girl) name i got, others please holler me your name here. My apologies.

I forgot or i did not get their names. These people eschewed my exhaustion. Thanks to you. Heheh

Chedorie and Mr. Bubbly guy

I was riding a friend’s car at the back seat. Took some pictures while we made a short stop at Ortigas Business District, one of the leading business centers in Metro Manila.

San Miguel

I don’t know this, if you can tell me this name, you’ll have a link on this site.

St. Francis, unused building.

This controversial poster with Bayani Fernando’s image on it has caused stir among politicians in Metro Manila.

The fourth iBlog Summit will be held on April 26, 2008 at the Malcolm Theater, College of Law, in UP Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila . Register for iBlog4.

Here’s the info from 88db.com for the first blogger party this summer -

What: 88DB.com Bloggers’ Night
When: April 26, 2008 @ 7pm
Who: bloggers of any size, age, status or whatever
How: Just leave a comment Aileen Apolo’s blog or register through any of the coordinators blogs
Why: Booze, Music, Prizes and 88DB.com
Where: Katips Bar in Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City, Metro Manila

Come as your blog* and get a chance to win a brand new Sony PSP.

To confirm attendance, kindly leave your name and blog address as a comment at Aileen Apolo’s blog or visit any of your other favorite blogs. Check the list here.

Coordinators: Migs, AJ, Andrew, JayDJ, Anton, Sexymom, Noemi, Cokskiblue, Janette, Jayvee, Jomar, Jozzua, Jun Asis, Juned, Markku, Regnard, Winston, Gail.

*Dress up like your blog. Wear something that associates you to your blog.

Guess which business district in Metro Manila do these buildings are located?

You will have a link on my site if you guess it first!

I seldom buy or eat at Shangri-la Plaza. Presently, my money is not enough to purchase some stuff there. In God’s time when he increases my income, i will buy all those high priced items on display, hahaha. Although there are still a number of stores and fastfood shops that a middle class Filipino in Metro Manila can afford.

The place is worth a visit!

Here’s a brief information and location of Shangri-la Plaza in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila.

Address of Shangri-la Plaza:
Ephifanio Delos Santos Ave. (EDSA) corner Shaw Boulevard, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City 1550, Metro Manila, PH

Telephone and Fax number:
Telephones: (632) 633-7851
Facsimile: (632) 633-4474

Map of Shangri-la Plaza (from Ortigas.com):

Website of Shangri-la Plaza:
http://www.shangrila-plaza.com/