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Entries from February 2010

Singapore IT Show 2010

February 27th, 2010 · No Comments

It’s here again.  When:  March 11-14, 2010 Where: Suntec Convention Centre Levels 1-4, 6 Time: 12 – 9 PM Daily You can check out IT show supplements prior to going there here:

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Tags: Shopping · Visit Singapore

Tapa King now in Singapore!

February 26th, 2010 · 4 Comments

One of my favorite food haunts in now in Singapore! You can now get your tapa fix from Tapa King here in Singapore.  The new Tapa King is located at Lau Pa Sat Stall 92, 18 Raffles Quay Singapore and will open on March 1, 2010. Yey, tapa!  Nom nom nom …

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Tags: Food

Singapore 2010 Budget Plan may affect employment opportunities for Filipinos planning to work in Singapore

February 26th, 2010 · 2 Comments

For Pinoys planning to work in Singapore who may not be aware, companies in Singapore pay a levy for every foreign worker (ie  non-citizen, non-PR) that they employ. Levy is defined in the dictionary as a fee that is imposed – like a tax.  But in the past, despite the levy, it still comes out [...]

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Tags: Employment

My problem with a strengthening peso

February 24th, 2010 · 2 Comments

2009 hit a record high of US$17.3 billion in OFW remittances despite the great global recession.  I can’t even imagine how much that is in Philippine pesos. So with the inflow of US dollar into the country, the exchange rate is strengthening in favor of the Peso.  That’s good news if you’re online shopping in [...]

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Tags: Bits from Back Home

Beijing 101 Trial Experience and my thoughts on agressive marketing

February 11th, 2010 · 13 Comments

Lately, (well more like for a couple of years now) I’ve been concerned about my excessive hair shedding.   People always tell me it’s normal to shed lots of hair but anyone who lives with me will attest that I shed too much hair.  I knew it was serious when hubby suggested I go see a [...]

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Tags: Beauty and Fashion

Get behind the scenes with Omar the White Tiger at Singapore Zoo

February 10th, 2010 · 1 Comment

A little over a year ago, the White Tigers of the Singapore Zoo were put in a not so good spotlight even though it wasn’t their fault. This year of the Tiger, get your chance to get up close and personal with one.  Get behind the scenes with 10-year old Omar the White Tiger at [...]

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Tags: Think Green · Visit Singapore

Book your cab through an iPhone app

February 6th, 2010 · 4 Comments

One thing I like about Singapore is the convenience of almost anything including calling a cab. There are 2 companies that are on my contact list to call whenever I need a cab especially when I can’t afford to wait during peak hours.  These are SMRT 6555888 and Comfort Delgro 65521111.  Comfort Delgro have newer [...]

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Tags: Living in Singapore · Transportation

Mo Twister interviews Quezon City counselor hopeful Ara Mina

February 6th, 2010 · 3 Comments

Vote wisely! Parang awa nyo naaaa

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Tags: Bits from Back Home