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One Pinoy’s journey to adapting to life in the Lion City and make it a home away from home…

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Entries from May 2009

The Great Singapore Sale 2009

May 27th, 2009 · 3 Comments

The Great Singapore Sale is just around the corner with discounts of up to 70% off.  (That’s according to their official site.  Which ones are at 70% off exactly, beats me.) The sale starts May 29, 2009 and will run until July 26 2009.   It’s time to go bargain hunting once again.   I’d [...]

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Tags: Shopping · Visit Singapore

Katrina Halili and Hayden Koh scandal

May 22nd, 2009 · 2 Comments

I’m usually oblivious to these kinds of news but since coming home to Manila, Katrina Halili and Hayden Koh has been all over the TV and the newspapers.   All I can say is I pity Katrina Halili.  She must feel so violated for having been filmed without her consent.  I bet Hayden’s mom is [...]

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Tags: Bits from Back Home

Philippines reports first case of Swine Flu

May 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

I guess it was bound to happen sooner or later that swine flu hits the Philippines.  I just hope that the Department of Health is prepared enough to tackle the virus and keep it from spreading and that people at risk of contracting the virus are responsible enough to quarantine themselves until they are 100% [...]

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Tags: Bits from Back Home · News

Singapore MRT gets more user friendly

May 13th, 2009 · No Comments

I just noticed a few days ago that the trains on the green East-West line (or was it the Red line?) now have LED indicators to help people especially tourists figure out where they are, and where the train is headed – much like trains in Hong Kong.  I think this is a very useful [...]

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Tags: Transportation

A Review of Photofrenz.com

May 6th, 2009 · No Comments

I was introduced to Photofrenz.com through one of those regular IT fairs at Suntec last year when we bought a wireless router from Linksys. It came with free credits if you sign up for Photofrenz. I used my credits to create a Travel book for our recent trip to Italy. Here’s what I think about [...]

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Tags: Photography · Review

Watch Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton

May 3rd, 2009 · No Comments

For those who missed it, here’s a clip of the Pacquaio vs Hatton match today May 2, 2009. Round 1 Round 2 Sphere: Related Content

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Tags: Entertainment · Proud to be Pinoy!

Pacquiao KO’s Hatton In 2nd Round

May 3rd, 2009 · 2 Comments

In yet another exciting match vs Hatton, Manny has proved to be the best pound for pound boxer today making Pinoys all over the world happy and proud. The match was just how I like it – short and sweet. It was a quick happy ending and as always Manny made it look too easy. [...]

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Tags: Bits from Back Home · Proud to be Pinoy!