It is exciting to be in Manila. We are now in the center of the next generation of Mobile 2.0 services from the biggest telcos. This week, Smart launches Sandbox, while Globe launches Pixlink. It is interesting to see the difference in mobile strategies in the attempt to elevate the user mobile experience from SMS-Centric to Social Multimedia-Centric. We will have to wait and see who will win the Mobile 2.0 Wars. 🙂 Read More: Mobile 2.0 Wars: Sandbox vs. Pixlink
Month: February 2009
Jeepney Sunset Tours
The best time to watch the Manila Bay sunset is usually during the first week of March. In this period, the cool winds bid farewell to Manila as we welcome the start of summer. As the sun sets in Manila Bay, you’ll notice that the sun is fully round and, often, it paints the sky with a reddish or orange hue.
Pamana, Tagaytay – a Family Legacy of Filipino Cuisine
Pamana is a showcase of the best Filipino dishes that Happy Ongpauco, the owner, inherited from her family and foodie friends. It is the next generation reincarnation of Barrio Fiesta.
Happy Cream Puff — finally in Makati!
Happy Cream Puff is now finally in Makati!
Whistlestop is Back! Open 24/7 since 1977
After closing shop in 2005, Whistlestop is back to reclaim its 24 by 7 Comfort Food dominance and proclaim its culinary heritage since 1977.
Eat Well! Delicious Kitchen
Eat Well! Delicious Kitchen by Law Kwok Keung (former Shangri-La chef) is the Best Chinese Restaurant in the Fort for me.
“You cannot be a Filipino unless you become Pampanga first.”
Congratulations to Claude Tayag, Ivan Man Dy and Market Manila for showcasing the Filipino cuisine to the World. Anthony Bourdain credited the slow-roasted lechon in Cebu as “The Best Pig Ever” (kudos to MarketManila!). This puts the Philippines’ pork dish in the #1 slot in Bourdain’s Hierarchy of Pork.
AIM Internet Marketing Course
The AIM Internet Marketing Course for Business Executives is now OPEN. I’m excited to be part of it and I’ll be teaching only certain topics which includes:
– Generating Traffic: Internet Advertising & Search Engine Marketing
– Creating the Mindset: Manage Your Company’s Brand and Reputation Online
– Blogging & Blog Marketing: Conversations that can lead to Conversions
Aidan’s First Photo Shoot
We love Aidan’s first photoshoot. Raymond Marcelo of Shotwell Studios did a great job with Aidan’s class picture. How I wish I can get the high – res files. My favorite photo is the one where he was seated with his legs up. What’s your favorite?
Top 9 Ideas on How to Spend Valentine’s Weekend 2009
Here are Top 9 Ideas on How to Celebrate Valentine’s Weekend 2009