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Asia » Philippines » Luzon » Metro Manila » Makati City December 1st 2007

well...I've been here 2 weeks now and still loving it! Last week was definately interesting. We were threatened my a super typhoon (it missed Metro Manila but hit the northern provinces pretty hard) had a 5.0 earthquake and a rogue senator held a siege at the five star Manila Peninsula hotel in an effort to overthrow President Arroyo. This is the third time this particular senator has tried a coup, and all have been unsuccessful. This latest attempt was over in about 7 hours without any casualties! I must say the PNP (Philippine National Police) and the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines) did an amazing job of locking down the Makati City area where the hotel is and trying to prevent any casualties. Security has been beefed up considerably and there are now armed guards ... read more

Asia » Philippines » Luzon » Metro Manila November 25th 2007

Obviously, the American thanksgiving holiday isn't celebrated in most countries. Here in the Philippines, they know the holiday, but it's not a holiday for them. That being the case I decided to celebrate my Thanksgiving by having real Filipino cuisine...a plate of Sizzling Sisig, some Pancit Canton, Olimpiads, and deep fried pig's ears washed down with Red Horse....YUM! I consider myself an adventureous eater, and am willing to try almost anything once. If you really want to know what I've been eating look up the recepies online....the first thing you'll notice is that Filipinos use ALL of the animal in their meals...nothing is wasted....NOTHING....hehehehe I will continue to update with other intersting foods I've tried. ... read more




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