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Binondo
food wok
A story in a
cup of coffee
Vol. 5 No. 5
Contents
October-November 2010
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JUAN’S Feature
Rediscover the Philippines
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Oktoberfest
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Special Feature
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Special Feature
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Binondo FoodWok
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Equipped
Gadgets Must-haves
Coffee
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Travel Tips
In the Philippines, it is always advised to bring
clothes for hot weather. Bring light clothes. It’s always safe to have those handy white shirts around.
Like in any foreign country, be careful of pickpockets. Always bring that handy insect-repellant. When
shopping, always haggle. Mingle with the locals.
They always give the best tips. Be adventurous!
Pack light. Bring only essentials like sunscreen,
medicine, at least two swimsuits, extra plastic bags,
a pair of slippers, one formal clothing (just in case),
toiletries, camera and extra money. Plan your outfits
prior to leaving to avoid packing too much or too
little. Write down all you intend to do to be more
organized.
Keep your cash hidden in different places just in
case you lose something. Make sure you leave
some room in your luggage for souvenirs or other
purchases.
Research about the place before traveling. It's best
to be informed about weather conditions, local
customs, hangouts, etc.
USEFUL DIALECTS
ENGLISH
Good Day
Good Morning
Good Afternoon
Good Evening
How are you?
Thank you
Yes
No
How much?
Goodbye
Please
Im sorry
What is your name?
Take Care
When
Who
What
expensive
TAGALOG
Magandang Araw
Magandang Umaga
Magandang Hapon
Magandang Gabi
Kamusta ka?
Salamat
Oo
Hindi
Magkano?
Paalam
Pakiusap
Patawad
Anong Pangalan mo?
Ingat
Kelan?
Sino?
Ano?
Mahal
BICOL
Dios na Marhay na aldaw
Dios Marhay na aga
Dios Marhay na hapon
Dios Marhay na banggi
Kamusta po kamo?
Dios mabalos
Opo/Oho
Dae/Wara po
Gurano?
Paaram
Tabi
Patawarun mo ako
Anong pangaran mo?
Mag-ingat
Noarin
Siisay
ano?
napakamahal iyan
ILOCANO
Naimbag nga aldawmo
Naimbag a bigat
Naimbag a malem
Naimbag a rabii
Kumustak?
Agyamanak
Wen
Saan
Manu?
Agpakadaakon
Pangngaasi
Pakawan
Ania ti naganmo?
Ag aluad ka
Kaano
Asino
Ania
Nagnginan
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Publisher Teddy V. Cruz III
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Editorial Consultant Cori Gillego
Creative Director Mike Mesina
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Account Manager Joyce De Leon
Contributors
Writers B Canapi, Eileen Campos
Photographers B Canapi, Jude Cabal,Teddy Cruz III
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Picture on the cover: Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa beachfront
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Island Pride
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The Big Binondo
Food Wok:
A taste of culture, history and of course, food
Text by Eileen Campos Photos by Jude Cabal
It was a Saturday morning and we marched inside the Binondo Church for the start of
this unique tour. I’ve heard about it but honestly just the premise was enough to make me
daydream of authentic Chinese food presented with a hefty serving of culture, history and
even more Chinese food. Basically, you take three and a half (or so) hours during a Saturday
and spend it walking through the streets of Binondo. Sounds fair enough? What if I told you
at the end of the tour, every square centimeter of your gut would be satisfyingly filled with
authentic and fusion Chinese cuisine. Yes, now I know I’ve got your attention.
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Comfort
Zone
Special Feature
Our man, Mr. Ivan Man Dy, led us through the streets.
We start off in the Church for a history lesson. No food
yet. We started to walk towards our first destination.
Gentlemen, start your engines!
We begin with a visit to a quiet café, and the first dish
of the day was a light broth and some rice. The story
and the significance of the Café and of the owners
resonate with each sip of the broth and each spoonful
of peanut-laden rice. Don’t be fooled by the prospect of
second servings – as tempting as it sounds, refuse. You
will not be deprived of the gastronomical fulfillment
you are aiming for, trust me.
We transfer to another spot, which is my personal
favorite, where we gorge down on more food. This
time, it’s a hole-in-the-wall stall that I would’ve passed
by every single time even if I lived there. You’d have to
take a do-over look at the window display. And then,
like one of those slow-motion dramatic sequences, you
know you have found Shangri-la. There were these two
ladies working on their tables and you can see them
rolling out some dough and stuffing it with what I later
found out is a recipe for Northern-China variation of
dim sum. Yes, siomai at its best! Freshly made, freshly
cooked with the freshest ingredients possible – this
is quality. Everyone in attendance during that tour
probably ate half their weight in dim sum, I know I did.
We toddled along and I sensed a burden forming in my
step. It was a sudden stop when we ended up gathered
in front of another small stall (standing room only) and
got hold of steaming hut buns – Fried siopao. It was a
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new sensation to have that soft bun, succulent filling
and crispy crust from the frying. You want more? From
the same stall we also took a whiff of freshly made
bicho-bicho. None of that stuff that’s practically bread.
We are talking a flash-fried strip of dough that was
tossed with a little bit of sugar. It was light, airy and
oh so good. I look around and sight some quitters –
putting the buns into their bags! But the battle isn’t
over. No, not by a long shot.
Walking inside into our first taste of air conditioning
was a welcome treat but the hopia we gorged at
this tiny grocery store was the highlight of another
standing-stopover. I know I have eaten this dozens of
times before but somehow I just had to re-experience it
all over again. And just when I thought I could not have
eaten anymore, we walked to our final destination of
the tour. A charming little lumpia house tucked away
from the busy streets. Long story short, carnivores were
new converts to vegetables. And as I swallowed the last
bite and washed it all down with a cold glass of water
I knew I would not be able to eat any more until dawn
the next day. “Satisfying,” is an understatement.
In between the stops and in between the bites, I
unearthed what the history, culture and community of
Binondo is. Enlightening is the word I use. No longer
shall I look to Binondo as merely the place to go buy
Chinese medicine or the freshest fruits for your New
Year dining room display. Every step I took brought me
into an understanding and appreciation of this city and
of this country. All of that while I was eating my way
through Binondo.
The Big Binondo Food Wok
Big Binondo Food Wok
by Old Manila walks
(02) 711-3823 / 0917-329-1622
http://www.oldmanilawalks.com
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Equipped
GADGETS
Must-haves
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
The first android phone powered handset capable of showing
3D Maps on video. One place for all your media: movies,
pictures, music. Great for capturing images and video.
Experience Xperia X10.
www.sonyericsson.com
Samsung PL90 digital camera with
built-in USB connector
The new camera’s plug and play capabilities, allows you
to connect it to computer without the need of additional
wires and to share its content with friends quickly and easily
with included Auto-install intelli-studio software, as well to
charge the battery.
All New Macbook Air
Capabilities of a full size Macbook minus the weight.
Available in two variants 11 inch and 13 inch.
Another reason to upgrade to a Mac.
http://www.apple.com
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Equipped
HTC Touch Pro 2
A Mobile Phone that has multiple
applications. It uses TouchFLO 3D interface.
It is designed to make navigating easier.
It provides important information for
high-level user interface. Easy access to
messaging, emails, photos, music and
weather.
www.htc.com
Samsung NX10 DSLR
The Samsung NX10 incorporated a fast
and decisive autofocus (AF), 14.6 MP
APS-C size CMOS sensor and unique,
large 3.0” AMOLED screen, allowing
users to easily view their images even
in bright sunlight. Users can also record in HD movie to create a full story.
Canon Vixia HF M31
The HF M31 is a new mid-range HD
camcorder from Canon. A revamp
of the HF20 with new tweaks and
updates—including a new touchscreen
interface and a slick menu redesign.
All New iPod Touch
Bring your music with you. It is capable of HD Video recording.
It’s the perfect travel buddy.
http://www.apple.com
Nokia N8
The Nokia N8 with finger touch input
and UI control with 113.5 x 59 x 12.9
mm and 135 g weight in addition
to its 3.5" display with 16:9 nHD
(640 x 360 pixels) OLED resolution.
The new mobile phone promises a
HSDPA Cat9, maximum speed up to
10.2 Mbps, HSUPA Cat5 2.0 Mbps
network speed and complies to
WLAN IEEE802.11 b/g/n not to mention its 12 Megapixel camera with
Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash and a
large sensor.
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JUAN for the Road
Checklist:
1. Be sure to have your
vehicle check before
the trip.
2. Check Tire condition
of vehicle.
3. Check spare tire
4. Windshield wipers
5. First aid Kit
6. Draw up an itinerary
for the trip.
7. Tool kit
8. Bottled water
9. Snacks
10. Road Map of
Destination or GPS
11. Celphone Car Charger
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Driving Tips
for the Rainy
Season:
• First and foremost: slow down! It
takes longer to stop or adjust in wet
weather.
• Stay toward the middle lanes - water
tends to pool in the outside lanes.
• Don't follow large trucks or buses
too closely. The spray created by their
large tires reduces your vision. Take
care when passing them as well; if you
must pass, do so quickly and safely.
• Be more alert when driving in wet
or slippery conditions. Watch out for
brake lights in front of you.
• Avoid using your brakes; if possible,
take your foot off the accelerator to
slow down.
12. Your trusty Ipod or
MP3
• Turn your headlights on even in a
light rain, overcast conditions. Not
only do they help you see the road,
but they'll help other drivers see you.
13. Digital Camera
• Before it starts to rain, replace old or
brittle wipers.
14. Don’t forget your
luggage.
• Avoid off-road driving: it's hard to
judge the actual depth of puddles
and you can easily become stuck, even
in an SUV.
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• Never drive beyond the limits of
visibility. At night rainy roads become
especially treacherous. The glare of
oncoming lights, amplified by the
rain on your windscreen, can cause
temporary loss of visibility while
substantially increasing driver fatigue.
In rainy conditions pedestrians,
livestock, and wildlife are extremely
hard to spot and even harder to
avoid.
• Never drive through moving water
if you can't see the ground through it;
your car could be swept off the road.
• When driving through a puddle of
uncertain depth, go slow. If it's deeper
than the bottom of your doors, turn
around and find another route. Deep
water can cause serious damage to a
modern car's electrical system.
• Avoid splashing pedestrians.
• If possible, stay off the road
during heavy thunderstorms. Large
flashes of lightning can temporarily
blind and disorient drivers, and
the accompanying high winds and
heavy rain can create deadly driving
conditions.
JUAN's Feature
The Philippines is composed
of 7,107 beautiful islands
with distinct characteristics
that will surely quench your
thirst for adventure, history
and heritage. We invite you to
explore, experience and enjoy.
BORACAY
Boracay is an island located approximately 315 km (200 miles) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip
of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region. It’s known for its powdery white sands, azure waters, all night
parties and of course Willy’s Rock. Where to stay : We recommend Two Seasons Boracay.
Bulabog Beach, Boracay Island
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JUAN's Feature
CAMSUR
Located in the middle of the Bicol Peninsula, at the southeastern part of Luzon, is Camarines Sur – a must see
Destination. Surrounded by the provinces of Camarines Norte and Quezon on the northwest, the province of
Albay on the southeast, Lagonoy Gulf on the east and Ragay Gulf on the west, CamSur is blessed with varying
landscapes and sceneries that are sure to enthrall you. With its long stretches of coastline, including white
sand beaches, coral reefs, limestone forests, mountain ranges, natural caves, waterfalls and natural springs,
CamSur is the perfect getaway for the curious and adventurous traveler. While you’re there check out: Caramoan & CWC.
Camsur Watersports Complex
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JUAN's Feature
CEBU
It is located to the east of Negros, to the west of Leyte and Bohol islands. Cebu is a long narrow island stretching 225 kilometers from north to south, surrounded by 167 neighbouring, smaller islands, which include Mactan, Bantayan, Malapascua, Olango and the Camotes Islands. Cebu has narrow coastlines, limestone plateaus
and coastal plains. Mactan-Cebu International Airport, located in Mactan island, is the second busiest airport
in the Philippines. While in Cebu check out : Bantayan Island, Camotes Islands, Malapascua
Shangri-La's Mactan Resort and Spa beachfront
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JUAN's Feature
CORON
Coron is surrounded by Islands with large rock formations. Its located north of Palawan. It has many sides to it
that it resembles other beautiful destinations but with its own mark, that will sure be engraved in your mind
forever. Must see attractions is Coron: Mt. Tapyas, Malcapuya Island, Maquinit Hot Springs, Kayangan Lake,
Twin Lagoons.
Picture taken from the View Cliff of Kayangan Lake Coron
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A story in a cup of coffee
I found myself at Le Bistro
Vert at 7 in the morning. The
pleasant sunlight enveloped
me as I read the day’s paper
while sipping a freshly
brewed cup of Barako.
Ordinarily, this would be a
great way to start any day,
but on this day that morning
cup of coffee served as a
prelude of what was to come.
A story in a
cup of coffee
Text and Photos by B Canapi
I was invited by Chit Juan (of the Philippine Coffee Board
and Echostore fame) to take part in a Coffee Farm Tour
she prepared for the press. On her invitation, I brought a
camera crew to cover the day’s events for Astig TV. Now,
I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Chit before, and anybody
can tell you, she is one energetic and fired up lady when it
comes to her advocacies. Today was no different.
As we made our way to Cavite, Chit gave us a quick Coffee
Industry 101. While that topic alone is rich enough for an
article of its own, I can summarize it in one sentence: There
are not enough coffee farms to supply this country with its
demand for coffee, but the PCB is doing its best to educate
farmers and peddle Philippine Coffee so that one day, the
industry will catch up. A daunting task, to be sure, but one
that Chit and the rest of the PCB is tackling head on.
Our first stop was Chit’s very own EchoFarms. While not
directly connected to her Coffee Advocacy, the concept
of sustainable farming is something she is likewise trying
to preach and practice. As members of the press helped
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Special Feature
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A story in a cup of coffee
themselves to some
fresh vegetables
(The arugula and
romaine lettuce
were to die for),
Chit explained
that the concept of
sustainable farms
is something that
the PCB is slowly
adapting to their
sponsored coffee
farms as well.
After that brief
stop, we traveled
on to the Cavite
State University,
the home of coffee
research in the country. Over some bibingka and more
barako, Mr. Alejandro Mojica gave us an in-depth look
of the state of coffee in this country. If Chit gave us an
appetizer early on, Mr. Mojica’s talk was the main course.
Afterwards, we were invited to go to the Cavite State
University’s coffee farm and look around for ourselves. At
this point, I’m asking myself, if coffee is such a highdemand commodity, why aren’t people rushing to plant
coffee trees and get in on the action?
“It’s not that simple,” Chit relates. “The fact is, coffee trees
take time to yield crops, between 3 to 5 years. Farmers
think that the wait is not worth it, that’s why most of them
stay awayfrom coffee and instead plant vegetables.”
“That’s what we’re up against,” Chit continues. “That is
why the Philippine Coffee Board is going out of its way to
educate farmers on the importance and value of the coffee
crop, buy their yields at a premium to encourage them, and
drum up support for the coffee industry in general.”
From Cavite State U, we then visited a coffee mill owned by
Nicolas Matti, co-chairman of the Philippine Coffee Board.
After that, we dropped by Gourmet’s to watch how these
beans are prepared for mass consumption.
As my crew taped story after story during the entire trip, I
spent the whole time thinking how to get in on all of this.
It’s obvious that we’re crazy over coffee. Why else would
coffee shops pop up all over the place? Why else would
instant coffee sell well into the millions? And yet, we’re
given a picture of an industry that, without the proper
measures in place, would die out just like that. All the press
people and the bloggers that attended would write and post
about this plight, and Astig TV would go on to air their
PCB episodes on the Green channel. I guess that’s a good
start, but there’s so much more to do.
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Press Release
Manila freeze
Columbia Heats Up Manila Through
A One-of-A-Kind Exclusive Launch for
Its New Omni-Heat Technology
On the auspicious date of October
10, 2010 (10-10-10) at exactly 10AM,
select members from the Country’s
leading online, television and print
outlets were invited to the exclusive
launch of Columbia’s newest OmniHeat Technology.
Shrouded in secrecy from what laid
ahead, guests were transported from
Recreational Outdoor eXchange
(R.O.X.) located at High Street,
Global City to the undisclosed Glacier
Refrigerated Services Corporation in
Taguig, Metro Manila. It was not until
everyone arrived that the attendees
were informed that they would be
participating in a series of challenges
inside the negative ten-degree ice
freezer to experience first hand
the effectiveness of the Omni-Heat
technology.
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The exclusive launch of Columbia’s
newest Omni-Heat Technology was
a first of its kind in the Philippines
and enjoyed by everyone given how
unique and interactive the event was.
Columbia Sportswear Omni Heat
Technology's body heat moisture
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management system, thermal
reflective, insulating and electric
technology will keep outdoor
enthusiasts warm and comfortable
in cold and crisps condition. Indeed,
Omni Heat technology is perfect for
every adventurer.
Advertorial
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Calendar Of Events | October 2010
October 15
SMB Oktoberfest
Party
MO2 Golden Fields,
Bacolod
October 15
SMB Oktoberfest
Party
Subic Bay Freeport
Zone
October 16
SMB Oktoberfest
Party
East Asia Royale
Hotel, Gen San
October 16-17
SMB Oktoberfest
9-Ball Open
Metro Billiards,
Bacolod City
October 21-22
SMB Oktoberfest
9-Ball Open
Paeng's, Eastwood
October 22
SMB Oktoberfest
Party
SM City Baguio
October 22
SMB Oktoberfest
Party
Embarcadero, Legaspi
October 22
October 27-29
SMB Oktoberfest SAMBUOKAN FESTIVAL
Mati, Davao Oriental
Party
Boulevard Cluster,
Activities include agro-trade fair and
civic military parade in Mati, capital
Dumaguete
town of Davao Oriental.
October 29-30
ASWANG FESTIVAL
Roxas City
It intends to eclipse the aswang
October 30
SMB Oktoberfest
Party
Limketkai CDO
impression with the world-class quality
of Capiz’ seafood products and warm
captivating hospitality of the Capicenos.
A festival organized by Dugo Capiznon,
Inc.
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October 30
SMB Oktoberfest
Party
Metrowalk
Calendar Of Events | November 2010
November 1
BANAAG FESTIVAL
Anilao, Iloilo
A dance-drama competition using light
and all its forms as a medium . This
November 4
November 3-5
SMB Oktoberfest SAN CARLOS CITY FIESTA
San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
9-Ball Open
A three-day religious festivity honoring
FINALS
the patron saint, San Carlos Borromeo,
SM Skydome
“dance of lights” is the first of its kind in
featuring Pintaflores Festival, fluvial parade,
the region.
processions, sports exhibitions, body
painting contest and concerts.
November 5
November 5
November 9-15
Negros Occidental
EL CINCO DE NOVIEMBRE /
KANSILAY FESTIVAL
A historical festival that commemorates the
Bago City, Negros Occidental
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
victory of the Negrenses’ bloodless revolt
This patriotic event is celebrated with an
It’s a week-long cultural fiesta.See the
against the Spaniards in 1898.
annual cultural festival.
T''Boli culture in its colorful best through
NEGROS DAY
HELOBONG FESTIVAL
(T’BOLI)
the natives'' traditional songs, dances
and crafts.
November 9-15
November 11
Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Dumalag, Capiz
KAHILWAYAN FESTIVAL/CRY
OF STA. BARBARA
Is a joyful celebration of the people
A cultural and fiesta celebration.
Sta. Barbara, Iloilo
SANDUROT FESTIVAL
TAW-ANAY GUGMA
November 17
of Dumaguete, their innate hospitality,
It is a cultural festival in a dance-drama
friendliness, and their propensity to live
form which is a reenactment of sort of
harmoniously with people of different
the struggle for freedom by our very own
race, religion, and cultural beliefs.
local folks led by the heroic Gen. Martin
G. Delgado.
November 17-19
LA UNION SURFING
INVITATIONAL/SURFING
FESTIVAL
November 18
BAGUIO ARTS FESTIVAL
November 18-25
Baguio City
P’YAGSAWITAN FESTIVAL
(ECO-TOURISM)
An exhibit of the different artworks and
Maragusan, Compostela Valley
Urbiztondo, San Juan, La Union
art pieces of the various Cordillera artists
It takes its name from the term 'Sarakiki'
It’s a festival, where surfers from around
in different art media.
which describes the frenzied movements
the Philippines are invited to compete and
of a rooster as it tries to court a hen.
have fun .
Participants perform the rhythmic dance
which is thought to bring a good harvest.
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Press Release
Robinsons Land Corporation Sets
the Road Map for gohotels.ph
Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC)’s gohotels.ph pilot site
in Cybergate Plaza along EDSA has effectively responded to
the needs of discerning, value-seeking travelers, a market that
gohotels.ph is developing and trying to capture. The excitement
of the travel industry over the new “value hotel” concept has
prompted RLC to seek more locations for gohotels.ph in the
coming years.
“Due to high demand for excellent accommodations, gohotels.
ph is now welcoming offers from parties who are interested
to franchise or sell their land," says Liz D. Gregorio, general
manager for gohotels.ph. “We are looking forward to meeting
people with the entrepreneurial drive to boost our tourism
industry.”
Ms. Gregorio says that they have already received inquiries
about the gohotels.ph franchising opportunity, an interest driven
particularly by the brand’s differentiated market positioning and
its promise to deliver the best quality accommodations in its
class. “Consistency and maintenance of hospitality standards will
be the topmost priority for each of our properties,” she adds.
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EMBASSIES
Australia
Level 23 Tower 2 RCBC Plaza
Ayala Avenue, Makati City
(63-2) 757-8100
Austria
4th Floor Prince Building,
112 Roda St. Legaspi Village,
Makati City
(63-2) 817-9191;
(63-2) 817-4992
Bangladesh
2nd flr. Ayala Wing BPI Bldg.,
106 Paseo de Roxas cor.
Perea St., Legaspi Village,
Makati City
(63-2) 817-5010;
(63-2) 817-5001
Cambodia
Unit 7-A 7th Flr. Country Space
Bldg. Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue,
Makati City
(63-2) 818-9981
Canada
Level 6-8, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza
6819 Ayala Avenue,
Makati City
(63-2) 867-0001;
(63-2) 867-0002
Chile
17th Flr. Liberty Center Building
104 H.V. de la Costa corner
Leviste St., Salcedo Village,
Makati City
(63-2) 810-3149;
(63-2) 810-3687
China
4896 Pasay Road,
Dasmarinas Village,
Makati City
(63-2) 844-3148
Colombia
18th Flr. Aurora Tower,
Araneta Center,
Quezon City
(63-2) 911-3101
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Cuba
Penthouse, Cacho Gonzales
Bldg.101 Aguirre corner
Trasierra Streets,
Legaspi Village, Makati City
(63-2) 817-1192
Israel
23rd Flr., Trafalgar Plaza,
105 H.V. Dela Costa St.,
Salcedo Village, Makati City
(63-2) 892-5329 to 32
(63-2) 894-0441 to 43
Czech Republic
30th Flr. Rufino Pacific Tower,
Ayala Avenue, Makati City
(63-2) 811-1155
Italy
6th Flr., ZETA Building,
191 Salcedo Street,
Legaspi Village, Makati City
(63-2) 892-4531 to 34
19091012200 (Visa)
Egypt
2229 Paraiso Cor. Banyan St.
Dasmarinas Village,
Makati City
(63-2) 843-9220;
(63-2) 843-9232
Japan
2627 Roxas Boulevard,
Pasay City
(63-2) 551-5710
Finland
21st Floor BPI Center,
Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue,
Makati City
(63-2) 891-5011 to 17
Korea
10th Flr. Pacific Star Bldg,
Sen. Gil Puyat corner
Makati Avenue, Makati City
(63-2) 8116139-44
France
16th Flr. Pacific Star Building,
Sen Gil Puyat corner
Makati Avenue, Makati City
(63-2) 8576900;
811-1001 to 04
Kuwait
1230 Acacia Road,
Dasmarinas Village, Makati City
(63-2) 887-6880 to 84
Germany
25/F Tower 2, RCBC Plaza
6819 Ayala Avenue,
Makati City
(63-2) 702-3000;
(63-2) 702-3015
India
2190 Paraiso St.,
Dasmarinas Village, Makati City
(63-2) 843-0101;
(63-2) 843-0102
Indonesia
185 Salcedo Street
Legaspi Village, Makati City
(63-2) 892-5061 to 68
(63-2) 818-4441
Iran
37 McKinley Road,
Forbes Park, Makati City
(63-2) 888-4757 to 59
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Libya
1644 Dasmarinas Village,
Makati City
(63-2) 817-7331 to 32
Malaysia
10th - 11th Floor The World
Center Bldg. No. 330,
Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue,
Makati City
(63-2) 864-0761 to 68
Mexico
2157 Paraiso Street,
Dasmarinas Village,
Makati City 1222
(63-2) 812-2211/12/13
(63-2) 812-2225 (Consular)
Netherlands
26th Flr., Equitable PCI Bank
Tower, 8751 Paseo de Roxas,
Makati City
Tel. (632) 786-6666
Fax (632) 786-6600
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New Zealand
23rd Floor BPI Center,
Sen. Gil Puyat Ave,
Makati City
(63-2) 891-5358 to 67
South Africa
29th Flr. Yuchengco Tower,
RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Ave.,
Makati City
(63-2) 889-9383 (Trunk Line)
Nigeria
2211 Paraiso St., Makati City
(63-2) 843-9866;
(63-2) 843-9868
Spain
5th Floor ACT Tower,
135 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue,
1227 Makati City
(chancery) 818-5526;
759-2971
(Embassy) 818-3561;
818-3581;
(Consulate) 7592970
Norway
21st Flr., Petron Mega Plaza
Bldg., 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave.,
Makati City
(63-2) 886-3245 to 49
Pakistan
6th Flr., Alexander House,
132 Amorsolo Street,
Legaspi Village, Makati City
(63-2) 817-2772;
(63-2) 817-2776
Portugal
17th Flr., Unit D Trafalgar Plaza,
105 H.V. Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City
(63-2) 848-3789 to 90
Qatar
2056 Lumbang St. corner
1398 Caballero Street,
Dasmarinas Village,
Makati City
(63-2) 887-4944 to 45
Russian Federation
1245 Acacia Road,
Dasmarinas Village,
Makati City
(63-2) 810-9614;
(63-2) 893-0190
Saudi Arabia
389 Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue,
Makati City
(63-2) 890-9735
Singapore
No. 505, Rizal Drive,
Bonifacio Global City,
Taguig City
(63-2) 856-9922;
(63-2) 856-9932
Sri Lanka
2260 Avocado Avenue,
Dasmarinas Village, Makati City
(63-2) 887-5222;
(63-2) 887-5223
Sweden
16th Flr. Equitable PCI Bank
Tower 2 Makati Avenue cor.
H.V. dela Costa St., Makati City
(63-2) 811-7900
Switzerland
24th Flr. Equitable Bank Tower
8751 Paseo de Roxas,
Makati City
757-9000;
757-9001 (Visa)
Thailand
Royal Thai Embassy Bldg.,
107 Rada St., Legaspi Village,
Makati City
815-4219 to 20;
816-0696 to 97;
810-3833;
817-4262 (Consular)
Turkey
2268 Paraiso Street,
Dasmarinas Village,
Makati City
(63-2) 843-9705;
(63-2) 843-9707
United Arab Emirates
2nd Flr., Renaissance Bldg.,
215 Salcedo St.,
Legaspi Village, Makati City
United Kingdom
120 Upper McKinley Road,
McKinley Hill, Taguig City
(63-2) 858-2200
United States of America
Chancery Building,
1201 Roxas Boulevard,
Manila
Tel: 528-6300
Fax: 522-4361
Venezuela
Unit 17 A, Multinational
Bancorporation Center, 6805
Ayala Avenue, Makati City
(632) 845-2841;
845-2842
Vietnam
670 Pablo Ocampo St.,
Malate, Manila
521-6843;
525-2837;
524-0364
European Union
30/F Tower II, RCBC Plaza
6819 Senator Gil Puyat corner
Ayala Ave., 1200 Makati City
859-5100
DOT OFFICES
DOT – NCR
Rm. 207 DOT Building,
TM Kalaw St., Ermita, Manila
Tel. (02) 524-2345;
525-6114; 524-6566;
523-8411
DOT- REGION VII
G/F LDM Building,
Lapu- Lapu City, Cebu
Tel. (032) 254-2811;
254-6077
DOT- BORACAY FIELD OFFICE
Balabag, Boracay Malay,
Aklan
Tel. (036) 288-3689
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AIRLINES
BUS LINES
PAL Express
R1 Hangar ATC, Gate 1
Andrews Ave., Nichols,
Pasay City
Tel (63-2) 855 9000
Fax (63-2) 851-7922
BLTB
EDSA, Malibay, Pasay City
Tel (63-2) 833-5508
Makati Shangri-La Hotel
Manila
Ayala Corner Makati Avenue,
Makati City
(63-2) 813- 8888;
(63-2) 813- 5499
Phase II Bus Terminal
Ali Mall Araneta Center,
Cubao, Quezon City
Tel (63-2) 913-1526
Mandarin Oriental Manila
Makati Avenue, Makati City
(63-2) 750-8888;
(63-2) 819- 9659
Philippine Rabbit
1240 EDSA, Balintawak
Tel (63-2) 364-3477
Manila Diamond Hotel
Roxas Boulevard corner
Dr. J. Quintos Street,
Manlia
(63-2) 528- 3000;
(63-2) 305- 3000
Zest Air
Domestic Road corner
Andrews Avenue, Pasay City
Tel (02) 855-3333
Fax (63-2) 851-1804 to 05
Cebu Pacific Air
16/F Robinson’s Equitable
Tower, ADB Avenue corner
Poveda St. Ortigas Center,
Pasig City
Tel (63-2) 636-4938
Fax (63-2) 637-9165
Philippine Airlines
G/F Philippine Airlines Center,
Legaspi Street, Legaspi Village,
Makati City
Tel (63-2) 855-8888
Fax (63-2) 853-7725
SEAIR
1020 2/F Dona Concepcion
Bldg. Arnaiz Avenue,
Makati City
Tel (63-2) 884-1521
Fax (63-2) 844-3813
SHIPPING COMPANIES
RENT - A- CAR
Avis
2/F Guevent Commercial
Center Libertad Street,
Mandaluyong City
(63-2) 533-0861;
(63-2) 714-4060 to 61
Fax (63-2) 533-0785
Budget
Nayong Pilipino Compound,
Pasay City
Tel (63-2) 888-6513
Fax (63-2) 851-0931
Nissan
UPRC Building 3,
2289 Pasong Tamo Extension,
Makati City
Tel (63-2) 816-1808
HOTELS
Negros Navigation
Company Pier 2,
North Harbor, Tondo, Manila
Tel (63-2) 245-5588
Fax (63-2) 247-7427
WG&A Superferry
12/Floor Times Plaza Tower
corner United Nations and
Taft Avenue, Ermita,
Manila
Tel (63-2) 528-7100
Fax (63-2) 528-7107
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Discovery Suites
25 ADB Avenue, Ortigas
Center, Pasig City
Tel (63-2) 635-2222
Fax (63-2) 683-8333
Hyatt Regency Manila
2702 Roxas Boulevard,
Pasay City
(63-2) 833- 1234;
(63-2) 833- 5913
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Manila Hotel
One Rizal Park,
1099 Manila
(632) 527- 0011;
(632) 527- 0022/24
The Peninsula Manila
Ayala corner Makati Ave.,
Makati City
(63-2) 810- 3456;
(63-2) 815- 4825
Hotel Veniz
#1 Abanao St., Baguio City
(632) 4460700 to 03;
(632) 4460704
09175060701
Inn Rocio
#68 Kisad Road,
Baguio City
(632) 4424028
(632) 4426535
Microtel Inn & Suites
2/F Phinma Bldg., 166
Salcedo St, Legaspi Village
Makati City
(632) 6193333;
(632) 6193344
09275164129
Baguio Country Club
Country Club Road
(632) 6192050 to 64;
(632) 4427674
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