Category: Manila Life

11 BIGGEST BUSINESS TRENDS in the Philippines 2014! (*Must Read for Every Filipino Entrepreneur)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals, Blogging

( Image credit: peshkova / 123RF Stock Photo ) I’m super excited for 2014 because it’s a pivotal year for the Philippines in terms of technology, life stages, and starting a new cycle of business innovations. When I was giving a talk to entrepreneurs about how I started OAP and related businesses, one person noted … Continue reading 11 BIGGEST BUSINESS TRENDS in the Philippines 2014! (*Must Read for Every Filipino Entrepreneur)

FESTIVAL GUIDE to the 10 Most Awesome Fiestas of the Philippines!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

If there’s one thing you should know about me (besides my fondness for food and travel), it’s that I love fiestas. And after 9 years of blogging, I’ve compiled a list of Top 10 Fiestas that every Filipino should experience to get a deeper appreciation of our own culture and traditions. It wasn’t an easy … Continue reading FESTIVAL GUIDE to the 10 Most Awesome Fiestas of the Philippines!

2014 Awesome Calendar of the Philippines: Plan Your Next Awesome Destination!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

Our Definitive Guide to Philippine Holidays, Philippine Festivals, Philippine Fiestas, Liturgical Events, and Awesome Events! by Our Awesome Planet Image credit: ximagination / 123RF Stock Photo JANUARY 2014 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY | Wednesday (Every 1st of January) | Philippine Regular Holiday. Solemnity of Mary Mother of God  HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION 9 FEAST OF THE BLACK NAZARENE | Thursday | Quiapo, … Continue reading 2014 Awesome Calendar of the Philippines: Plan Your Next Awesome Destination!

TUSCANY at Mckinley Hill: Awesome Secret Foodies Dec. 21 Tour (Photo Essay)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Food Tours

Read First: TUSCANY at Mckinley Hill: An Awesome Secret Foodies Tour (A Photo Essay) Thank you for all the foodie friends who joined the Awesome Secret Foodies tour last December 21! Here’s a photo summary of the tour last Saturday:

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2014: 11 Best New Year’s Eve Parties to Welcome 2014 in Manila!

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

12/30/15 Update: New Year’s Eve Manila 2016: Awesome Guide to a Dazzling New Year!  Looking for the best party to welcome 2014 in Manila? Check out this curated list: Manila’s Awesome Guide to the Best 2014 New Year’s Eve Parties!

NAKED EYES: “(There’s) Always Something There to Remind Me!” #FlashbackFriday

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Festivals

NAKED EYES has finally performed live in Manila, in what feels like the completion of a cycle for the 80’s Generation, who grew up with their music! 🙂   Here is a photo essay of their performance at Solaire…

TUSCANY at Mckinley Hill: An Awesome Secret Foodies Tour (A Photo Essay)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Restaurants, Food Tours

Thank you to all our media and blogging friends for joining the kick-off of our food tour at Tuscany, Mckinley Hill! Special thanks to my Mercato Centrale partner, RJ for hosting the event. 🙂 The food tour is a 20-course degustation, going to 8 restaurants in 3 hours, for P1,000. Here is a photo-essay of … Continue reading TUSCANY at Mckinley Hill: An Awesome Secret Foodies Tour (A Photo Essay)

FROM HEAVEN TO HELL AND BACK: Surviving Supertyphoon Yolanda & the Struggle to Find our Way Home… by Edeline (Edz) J. Payawal

By Anton Diaz
Topics: Awesome Filipinos

I’m republishing my friend Edz’s first-hand survival account of Typhoon Yolanda with her permission.Download the PDF: Our Fight to Survive by Edeline (Edz) J. Payawal,CCG Managing Director My best friend Nika and I are surf addicts. Our obsession began two years ago, after a spontaneous trip to Baler, Aurora. Since that day, we were absolutely hooked. For … Continue reading FROM HEAVEN TO HELL AND BACK: Surviving Supertyphoon Yolanda & the Struggle to Find our Way Home… by Edeline (Edz) J. Payawal

YUAN’s Original Chicken Wings! (UTT Rating: 3.94)

By Anton Diaz
Topics: #Philippines, Events, Food, Ultimate Taste Test

  UTT XI: Rockwell Winner #1: (Main Dish) YUAN’S CHICKEN WINGS 3.94   206 foodies rated 5- Awesome! I would recommend it!   173 foodies rated 4- I love it!   131 foodies rated 3- We had a good time.     42 foodies rated 2- It is OK.       8 foodies rated 1- Thanks, but it could be better. In most features for Ultimate Taste Test, Yuan’s … Continue reading YUAN’s Original Chicken Wings! (UTT Rating: 3.94)