Starbucks Coffee Branches in the Philippines

October 26th, 2006

Here is a list of Starbuck Branches in the Philippines

SM Baguio
Units 109-110 SM Baguio, Session Rd
Baguio, Baguio City

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Nokia BL-5C battery replacement steps in the Philippines

August 16th, 2007

Nokia batteries model BL-5C manufactured by Matsushita Battery Industrial Co. Ltd. of Japan between December 2005 and November 2006 are now being recalled by Nokia.

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Electric Jeepneys make debut in Makati

July 5th, 2007

The first electric-powered jeepneys (e-Jeepney) rolled off Makati City in an initial test drive.

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The 2006 State of the Nation Address

July 25th, 2006

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

Thank you, Speaker de Venecia. Congratulations, Senate President Manny Villar; Vice-President Noli de Castro; President Ramos; Chief Justice Panganiban; Members of the diplomatic corps; Senators; Congressmen and Congresswomen; Other officials, ladies and gentlemen.

Sa araw na ito, nakatuon ang isip natin sa ating mga kababayan sa Lebanon. Nasa kuko sila ngayon ng malagim na paglala ng digmaan. Kahapon lamang, sinalubong natin ang unang dalawang-daang Pilipinong lumikas doon. Limang-daan pa ang mauuwi natin sa susunod na apat na araw.

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State of the Nation Address (SONA) 2007 – Pres. Arroyo

July 21st, 2007

Press Secretary Ignacio Bunye gave insights on what President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo will discuss on her SONA which she will deliver before a joint session of Congress on July 23.

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iPod Classic and iPod Touch Pricelist (Philippines)

September 20th, 2007

For those who are planning to get their hands on the new iPod Classic or the new iPod Touch, here is a pricelist (price in Philippine Pesos) to give you an idea how much these gadgets cost.

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First Breast Milk bank opens in Makati

August 15th, 2008

Some 200 women donated breast milk to the country’s first community milk bank at the Guadalupe Nueva barangay hall, Makati City Thursday to help babies who could not be breastfed by their mothers.

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Job Fair in Makati, Philippines

November 7th, 2008

Over 60 companies joined the mega job fair organized by the Makati City government yesterday, November 6.

Dubbed “Hanapbuhay Tungo sa Maunlad na Buhay (Jobs towards a Progressive Life),” the mega job fair was held from 8AM to 4PM at the City Hall Quadrangle and was open to both residents and non-residents of Makati City.

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Makati Scandal

August 11th, 2006

Former vice-mayor Roberto Brillante of Makati on Thursday filed administrative charges with the Department of the Interior and Local Government against the Makati City government for allegedly maintaining 600 ghost employees at the city hall.

Named respondents in the case are Mayor Jejomar Binay, Vice-Mayor Ernesto Mercado and 16 city councilors.


Makati New Year’s Eve Countdown 2008

December 21st, 2007

Makati City will be holding a new year’s eve countdown featuring a concert of various artists, fireworks show, games, gadgets as raffle prizes, attendees also have a chance to win 1 Million pesos.

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Makati City Police now on YouTube

August 6th, 2007

The Makati City police headed by Senior Superintendent Gilbert Cruz has uploaded videos on the popular video sharing web site YouTube that show the different modi operandi of criminal elements in the Philippines.

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41st Box Office Entertainment Awards 2010 Winners

June 7th, 2010

Here is the complete list of winners of the 41st Box Office Entertainment Awards 2010 organized by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (GMMSF).

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US visa cost set to rise in 2008

December 17th, 2007

Starting next year (2008), Filipinos will have to shell out more money for US visas. The fee for a US non-immigrant visa will increase from US$100 to US$131 and for a US immigrant visa from US$335 to US$355.

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38th Box-Office Entertainment Awards Winners

March 13th, 2008

Here are the winners of 38th Box Office Entertainment Awards organized by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Inc. The coronation and awards night will be held on the third week of May at the RCBC Plaza in Makati City.

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Greenbelt 5 (Makati City) watch store robbery

October 18th, 2009

Six men armed with high-powered firearms staged a daring heist at the Rolex store on the ground floor of Greenbelt 5 in Makati City before noon Sunday.

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Greenbelt (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) Makati Philippines Christmas and New Year’s Day Schedule (2009)

December 23rd, 2009

Here are the mall operating hours or schedule of Greenbelt (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) Makati Philippines this holiday season (Christmas and New Year) 2009:

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Glorietta mall Makati Philippines Christmas and New Year’s Day Schedule (2009)

December 23rd, 2009

Here are the mall operating hours or schedule of Glorietta mall Makati Philippines this holiday season (Christmas and New Year) 2009:

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40th Box Office Entertainment Awards 2009 Winners

March 19th, 2009

Here is the complete list of winners of the 40th Box Office Entertainment Awards 2009 organized by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation (GMMSF).

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