Oooooh, Tiendesitas!

Tiendesitas is Pasig City's shopping and family entertainment destination owned by Ortigas & Company. Tiendesitas caters to foreign and domestic shoppers looking for the best Philippine products. It showcases the best that the Philippines can offer - native food, fashion wear and accessories, furniture, antiques, handicrafts, personal care and novelty items, pets, plants, and other locally made products. More than 450 traders, mostly entrepreneurs from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao are offering specialty merchandise. 

At night, shoppers can be treated to acoustic and live band performances. There is also an area dedicated to special shows, exhibits, and unique Filipino presentations. Kids and adults can also enjoy riding the kalesa, which goes around Tiendesitas.

Location: Ortigas Avenue cor.
E. Rodriguez Ave. (C-5)
Metro Manila, Philippines 

Reference: http://www.tiendesitas.com.ph

Ahavia Lounge Spa

“Ahavia” in Latin meaning desired moment or cherished moment. In Hebrew, meaning to love to or to care. Here at Ahavia we treat all our clients with complete care and outmost attention and nurturing. Due to our passion and love for wellness and health we guarantee to provide excellent services with great value for your money, which you could afford everyday. 

 

 

 

The advantage of going to our spa is aside from normal wellness treatments like massage therapies, body spa and therapeutic treatments we have meditative healing for the mind, body and soul. Our uniqueness brings new found innovation which crosses over from the spa and wellness industry, the entertainment ventures and the food businesses in essence would capture a larger and more profound market.

 

Location: 579 Mariano Marcos St. Corner Allenby Barangay Maytunas San Juan, Metro Manila

 

Reference: http://www.jobstreet.com.ph/jobs/2012/1/default/80/3100242.htm?fr=R

Lazer Extreme!

LazerXtreme's state-of-the-art laser tag system has several game formats specifically designed to provide a variety of spectacular challenges for its different groups of players. These interactive game formats range from the solo- and/or team-play formats for the leisure player to the more advanced game formats (playing by elimination, for instance) for the serious gamer.

A certain level of skill, collaboration, and coordination is required in team games, as players employ defensive and offensive strategies in protecting their bases and co-players as well as in tagging as many opponents as possible.

Location: 4th floor, in the Activity Center wing of Market! Market! Mall,
Fort Bonifacio, Manila

Reference: http://www.lazerxtreme.com.ph

City Kart Racing

 Located in the Heart of Makati, City Kart Racing is a unique venue for race themed corporate events and brithday parties. We have a long list of satisfied clients and an even bigger racing ocmmunity making use of our European-standard arrive-and-drive city-based karting facility.

Safety is our top priority. But this doesn't mean we go slow at all. We employ the right mix of karting hardware and world-class track management to provide our customers with an exhilirating and unique racing experience. 

1. A starting point for a professional career in racing, beginners can attend karting clinics with invaluable instructions coming from a professional racer.

2. An arrive-and-drive facility, enthusiasts do not need to invest on expensive equipment race suits, helmets, karts); all of these are provided for.

3. A unique venue for events (corporate events, special occasions/celebrations) where the objective is to have a memorable, exhilarating and distinctive experience. 

Location: City Kart Racing Makati 7th Level
Car Park Square 1 Ayala Center Makati City 

Monday to Thursday: 3pm - 10pm
Friday to Saturday: 10am - 12mn
Sunday & Holidays: 10am - 10pm  

Reference: http://www.citykartracing.com/

A Taste Of LA Cafe

Situated within the vicinity of the country’s top media networks, it probably feels like the TMZ office when you dine here. The café has been around forever, and they serve traditional American-Italian cuisine. The restaurant is dimly-lit. You can grab a table by the corner and stake out celebrity diners while enjoying steaks, burgers, and pizza.

Located: 171 A. Roces Ave. cor. Tomas Morato, Quezon City
Tel. 374-2461
Open Mondays to Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Reference: http://www.spot.ph/print_article.php?id=46937&post_name=top-10-places-to-spot-stars

Salcedo Community Market

Spend your Saturday with us. Whether you are looking for fresh seasonal produce, ordering food for the family or spending time with people you love, there is always something new to discover at the Market.

An early arrival guarantees the best selection as the open-air market offers an abundance of local and international flavors. The enticing fragrance and colorful surroundings flatter the senses.

Tasty food and a strong community feel truly makes a great weekend start. See you this Saturday! 

Located at Jaime C. Velasquez Park, between Leviste and Tordesillas streets in Salcedo Village, Makati City
Open Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Reference: salcedocommunitymarket.com/

Noriter

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Taft Avenue is a small coffee shop that is a refreshing break from the usual ones you find in Manila. Cafe Noriter is located in the second floor of a building complex. Going up the stairs one would not expect to find the quirky colorful cafe that is the area's best kept secret, however, going inside Cafe Noriter one is given a treat both for the sight and the taste buds. Cafe Noriter exemplifies a coffee shop of character and aesthetic appeal. The funky walls with easy lighting is matched with bursts of colorful decorations here and there such as the hand decorated white cups that are displayed on racks as well as hung from the ceiling .

While the customer can opt for one of the many comfortable tables, a wooden platform with railing has been installed surrounded by curtains of pink and purple. On these platforms are tiny tables and numerous pillows that is such a picture of coziness that you would want to stay for hours on end. Aside from the comfortable surroundings, the menu can certainly make anyone keep coming back. Having a  variety of fraps, coffees and smoothies, they also serve a delectable array of pastries. One of the most mouthwatering of which is the chocolate paradise cake. One bite is enough to make all your problems go away. A selection of sandwiches and breads are also available in the brunch menu.

Reference: http://artistako.com/hot-spots/27-bar/35-cafe-noriter

Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center

The Ninoy Aquino Park and Wildlife Nature Center is located in Quezon City. Part of metro Manila it is well known and most taxi drivers know the way. Like everywhere in Manila it is reachable by a progression of Jeepneys but this is time consuming.

The Park was first established in 1954 and originally covered a much wider area. Today it is just under 65 hectares. Not all of this space is devoted to animals but is a decorative and relaxing Park.

The entrance fee of 8 Pesos or so seems pretty pointless as it cannot be enough to pay the wages pf the person selling the tickets let alone the other staff within the park.The Ninoy Aquino Park and Wildlife Nature Center serves as a rescue center for endemic and exotic wild animals. Regardless of the title given, this collection is a zoo.

Reference: http://peterdickinson.hubpages.com/hub/Ninoy-Aquino-Park-and-Wildlife-Nature-Center-in-Manila-in-the-Philippines

Manila Girl ♡

My name is Samantha D. Diaz. :)

I am a freshman at De La Salle University, taking up Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. This blog is made for academic purposes, but more importantly, to inform other people about the awesome places to check out within Metro Manila. 

Being in metro manila for almost 17 years now, I've been going to the same locations over and over. Often times I get the feeling of wanting to go to some place new. I know I can't be the only one. ;) 

Hanging out at the same places with your family or friends can get boring. This blog aims to introduce you to the awesome spots in Manila where you and your loved ones would surely love to chill out! 

ENJOY ♡