Year: 2009

Tagaytay, the Garden Restaurant Capital of the Philippines

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Tagaytay

Top 5 Food Trip Destinations in and around Manila (1 of 5)by Anton Diaz, Founder, www.OurAwesomePlanet.comPublished in San Miguel Great Food Club Newsletter (November-December 2009). (Please register in MyGreatFood.com if you want to become a member of San Miguel’s Great Food Club) Food has always been a big part of our culture, especially when traveling from one place … Continue reading Tagaytay, the Garden Restaurant Capital of the Philippines

Upper East Power Lunch

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants

One of the coolest restaurants in Salcedo Village is a restaurant training lab of AHA Philippines, inspired by Upper East New York Restaurants. The food is not something to rave about, the ambiance is heimish chic, but the people are down-to-earth friendly.

World Pyro Olympics ‘09 postponed

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Events, Manila Life

The Executive Committee of the World Pyro Olympics (WPO) ’09 announces the postponement of the WPO originally set on November 28, December 5, 12 and 19, at the Bonifacio Global City to a later date early next year. The incessant rains and flooding during the past months have rendered the firing area almost unfit for … Continue reading World Pyro Olympics ‘09 postponed

World Pyro Olympics Photoblog Contest (China versus Germany)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Events, Manila Life

NOVEMBER 24, 2009 UPDATE: THIS CONTEST IS OFFICIALLY POSTPONED SINCE WPO WILL BE POSTPONED TO JANUARY! World Pyro Olympics Photo Blog Contest (China vs. Germany)(Contest Duration: 12.00am November 23, Monday to 11.59pm November 27, Thursday) Join OAP’s World Pyro Olympics Photoblog Contest! Your photo blog entry should be about last Saturday’s Germany vs. China event. Get … Continue reading World Pyro Olympics Photoblog Contest (China versus Germany)

Why Filipino Christmas is the Best in the World

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Our Family Posts

I’m a firm believer that the Filipino Christmas is the best in the world because of the Family Reunions and the Awesome Food during this season. To start the Christmas Advent Season, please share your Filipino Christmas photo that describes why Christmas in the Philippines is the best in the world!

The Night China Won Over Germany

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Events, Manila Life

There was perfect weather throughout the day until evening came, when the World Pyro Olympics was about to start. Nevertheless, rain or shine, the Greatest Show on Earth had to go on. The first firing by Germany was pushed back to 8pm and China immediately followed at 8.30pm. Although China was the better pyro-musical performance … Continue reading The Night China Won Over Germany