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August 5, 2012 No Responses

Caloocan City Information

Caloocan City is one of the cities in National Capital Region, and is categorized as a first class and Highly Urbanized City according to the Department of Finance. It became a city in February 16, 1962 through a poll according...

June 4, 2012 No Responses

7-Eleven Franchise Office Address

I have no vast information about 7-Eleven’s business status, but almost every of Metro Manila’s street, you could find at least one 7-Eleven outlet. I still have to see an outlet gone out of business, so this franchise must be...

November 7, 2008 No Responses

Metro Manila Telephone Information

Some practical information that might of help to you. It has always been to me. The area code for Manila is 02. Don’t include the 0 if you are calling from outside the Philippines. The Philippine area code is 63....

October 8, 2008 one Response

Be Careful along Roxas Boulevard

I’ve heard of not so good stories along Roxas Boulevard in Pasay City. Robbers frequent the area, even vehicle owners are not safe. Even if the drivers are inside their vehicles in the middle of the traffic in the street,...

August 13, 2008 one Response

Manuel L. Quezon in 1935

Manuel L. Quezon was inaugurated president on November, 1935. Considered to be the first Filipino President of the Philippine Commonwealth under the United States. He was famous for his remarks: “I prefer a country run like hell by Filipinos to...

July 10, 2008 No Responses

Manila History Tidbits part 2

1834 – Manila port opened by the Spanish colonial government for trading. 1896 – Rizal was executed at Bagumbayan Field of what is now popularly called Luneta Park. Revolution ensued because of it. 1897 – The Katipunan was replaced by...

June 19, 2008 2 Responses

Manila History Tidbits

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...

June 16, 2008 7 Responses

Manila City Hall

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...

March 22, 2008 3 Responses

Condo Living in Metro Manila

Honestly, i like living in a condominium somewhere in Metro Manila. Presently, i could not tell which is specifically the best place for me. A condo situated in a street which has less traffic is really good. I personally prefer...

March 18, 2008 No Responses

Be Careful When Bringing Big Cash Around Metro Manila

I read a news on Inquirer about a businesswoman who got “robbed” by Metro Manila policemen. Read it more below. 4 cops accused of taking P345,000 from businesswoman By Marlon Ramos Philippine Daily Inquirer First Posted 02:41:00 03/18/2008 MANILA, ...

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