Metro Manila

Safety in Victory Liner Buses

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It all started when the conductor asked me if I was comfortably seated on a step near the door. I was sitting there because I offered my seat to a passenger who rode the bus on the way during my trip to Baguio for the Pilipinas Akyathlon. “Dibali sir, pagdating natin sa susunod na bayan may bababa, makaka-upo na kayo.” The truth is, I liked that seat more than my original seat because it gave me a different perspective of the road on night buses and it gave way for me to know the driver and the conductor.

“9PM na pala. TLC na.” Kuya Bryan, the conductor, then checked the passengers, “May nanonood pa, tapusin muna natin ang palabas bago natin buksan ang radyo.” and went back to his position near the door. I asked what TLC means, “True Love Conversations” a radio show on Love Radio that was hosted by Papa Jack. Apparently, Papa Jack was a hit for

UP Diliman Food Trip: Beach House Canteen

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After running 10kms in Race for Life 2010, I had to rush to UP Diliman for my 4.4km diagnostic run for my application in Lakay Kalikasan Mountaineers. “Tara, Beach House tayo.” one of my co-applicants said after our diagnostic run. With 14.4km “mileage” and no breakfast my answer was an automatic YES!

Whenever I wanted to try something other than my usual cafeteria food back in

Not Your Usual Manila Bay Sunset

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It was late in the afternoon of January 26, 2009. The usual cool breeze of January blowing through the Seaside Boulevard near Mall of Asia. It was the usual scene on the seaside, family gathering, couples dating, students roaming and boats passing by on the waters.

I was not here to see the usual beauty of Manila Bay sunset nor did I take a half-day leave from work just to see it. I’m here for something unusual, something that does not happen everyday, something that no man has

Quezon City Food Trip: FNC Nathaniel’s Bakeshop

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Nathaniel’s was originally our first choice before we got to Tomato Kick. Unfortunately, we arrived around 9:30PM and the store was closed. Luckily there was a holiday the Tuesday after our Tomato Kick food trip and my cousins decided to try it again, this time during lunch.

We never expected for the store to be spacious. The last time we arrived was during nighttime and we all thought that it had a  seating capacity of 20 dine-in customers. Our assumptions were wrong, the restaurant even has a second floor. Plus, you don’t get to be annoyed at someone who is seated next to you since the seats are well spaced apart.

According to the manager of Nathaniel’s, the branch in Timog Ave. was operating since 2 years ago. They temporarily closed and re-opened last August on the same building on a much bigger space, plus they get to be in front of the building which gives them better exposure.

The main branch of Nathaniel’s is at Pampanga and it’s actually a decade since its opening. Hearing that the restaurant originated from Pampanga, I had high expectations. People from Pampanga are known to be good cooks and Nathaniel’s did not stain my view of Kapampangan dishes, well almost.

Since Kring and her father arrived earlier than we did (actually we were late), they ordered ahead of us. Kring ordered Roast Beef (P150), a combination of soy sauce, beef with mashed potato on top plus rice and vegetables. And it was a good combo.

Roast Beef, Rating: 8/10

Kring’s father ordered Fried Chicken (P110) and it took ages to cook and

Quezon City Food Trip: Tomato Kick

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After some debate and trial-and-error, my cousins decided that we try Tomato Kick in Maginhawa St., UP Village.

Frankly, I was not interested in eating there. Tha last time I tried their dish was during my nephew’s birthday party which Tomato Kick catered. Their food was good, but not that good. But since it was getting late, hunger was slowly felt and with no clear direction to go, I agreed to try Tomato Kick.

While on our way to UP Village, Koo assured us that their food was much better when dining in. Interesting. A complete opposite of one of my Antipolo Food Trips.

We got seats quickly upon arriving. There was only a single group in the room. Little did we know that that small group has the power to amplify their voices to sound like 20 groups! No wonder they were the only group inside the room. Instead of just sitting there and