Hacienda SuperClub, Angeles City, Pampanga

Hacienda SuperClub

Balibago
Angeles City
Pampanga

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The Haceinda Superclub is located at the Century Complex behind Pagcor Casino in Balibago, just a few minutes away from Fields Avenue. It is open on Wednesday to Saturday at 10.00 pm until 6.00 am, and has an entry fee of 300 Pesos but is FREE for the ladies.

Bunny Ranch, Angeles City, Pampanga

Bunny Ranch Bar

Bunny Ranch

Walking Street
Fields Avenue
Angeles City
Pampanga

Details:

Located in Fields Avenue, Angeles City, The Bunny Ranch features some of the Philippines hottest entertainment.
You can expect a fun ambience with local and mixed drinks and a selection of imported beers.
The club features great music & live dance shows every 30 mins, with some of the Philippines most beautiful girls.

Opening Hours:

Bunny Ranch Bar Opening Hours: 6:00 pm – 3:00 am

Contact:

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Tropix Club, Angeles City, Pampanga

Tropix Club

Real St
Balibago
Angeles City
Pampanga

Contact:

Telephone: 045 625 6185
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Web: [cf]Web[/cf]

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TROPIX CLUB is located in the heart of the entertainment district of Balibago, Angeles City, Philippines. Tropix lines up the most beautiful entertainers for your enjoyment.

Open Daily 2pm till 3am 365 Days A Year!
Happy Hour Daily 2pm till 7pm P55 Local Drinks
TGI Sunday P55 Local Drinks All Day All Night
Tuesday Barfly Fiesta P55 Local Drinks All Day All Night
Body Electric Tape Modeling Show Wednesday & Saturday Shows 6pm, 7:30pm, & 9pm
Thursday Hawaii Night Shows 6pm, 7:30pm, & 9pm
Friday Beatlemania shows 6pm, 7:30pm & 9pm

Opening Hours

Open 2:00 pm to 3:00 am.
Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Skytrax Disco, Angeles City, Pampanga

Skytrax Disco

Sky Trax Angeles CityFields Ave, corner of Constain Street
Balibago
Angeles City 2009
Pampanga
Philippines

Entry Cost:

Entry fee applies to both men and women but allows a free drink on entry.

Monday to Thursday: FREE
Friday to Sunday:  150 pesos per head (Mar 2014)

Opening Hours:

Monday to Thursday:
Friday to Sunday:

Contact:

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Onari Farm Lodging House, Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Onari Farm Lodging House, Balatero, Puerto Galera

Suli Balatero,
Puerto Galera
Oriental Mindoro 5203
Philippines

Contact:

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Booking and Reviews: www.hotelscombined.com

Mindoro, Puerto Galera, Hotels, Onari Farm Lodging House

Details:

Onari Farm lodging house, your second house away from home, was established in 2002.

A. 1 bedroom cottage cost 800 pesos per day. long term is 13,000 pesos per month. including electricity, water. WIFI (internet) and T.V. cable. furnished with washing machine for your convenient stay. (2014)

B. 2 bedrooms home, 1000 pesos per day. long term is 16,000 pesos per month. with same terms of condition. (2014)

C. 3 bedrooms home with 1 Air-con (Master bedroom) 1000 pesos per day and 20,000 pesos a month of same terms of condition. (2014)

Location:

Located at Suli, Balatero Puerto Galera Oriental Mindoro.  5 minutes by transport from Muelle Pier.

Situated on hilly land with an area of almost 2 hectares. there are only 6 houses built providing spacious space and private living, that is far from the maddening crowd. A well maintained green garden keeps an atmosphere of peace and quiet living style.

More Holiday Accommodation in Balatero, Puerto Galera

TMG Townhouses, Angeles City, Pampanga

TMG Townhouses

24-14 Josefa St
Josefa Subd,
Malabanias
Angeles City
Pampanga

Contact:

Tel: 0917 891 4711
Mob:

Booking and Price Checking: Hotels in Angeles City

There is a block of 8 houses along Flora Street, right on the corner with Josefa St., that are available as monthly rentals. Some are furnished.

These houses are three story, with comfortable, secure, but open air, parking space for car and bike.

They are spacious for normal Philippine standards, with a floor area of about 36 sq mt on each level. Just over 100 sqm indoor floor space, in total.

Ground: Living, Dining and Kitchen, with WC Shower room
Next Floor: 2 Bedrooms and WC Shower room.
Top Floor: Open space on the one we were in.

Price at April 2014

P32,000 per month (Exc Water and Electricity) Furnished

Flora-Josefa Houses

 

 

Is Giving Money to Beggars a Crime ?

PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 1563

ESTABLISHING AN INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR THE CONTROL AND ERADICATION OF MENDICANCY, PROVIDING PENALTIES, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

This Decree shall be known as the Mendicancy Law of 1978

Definition of MENDICANCY.
1. : the condition of being a beggar
2. : the practice of begging

http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/presdecs/pd1978/pd_1563_1978.html

Some have interpreted that law in a way that ‘giving’ is also a crime. I haven’t read it in full, as it is written in legal terms, way too complex for a mere man to follow with absolute accuracy.

Other points of giving charity to Beggars

Some of us worry that those beggars are in fact working for organised syndicates, so try giving them food instead of money.

Carry some packs of crackers to give to those hungry beggars. I did something like that once, I gave my lunch to one, and it was thrown on the floor by the “beggar” in disgust. He wanted only money!

One problem with giving money to one beggar, is the immediate throng of kids around also wanting money. They saw you have money, they saw you give money, they know to target you when they see you.

Am I Cynical ? Probably, but I have seen too much, to be other than what I am. I was once naive too.

A recent experience of mine involved about 4 young beggars surrounding me, hands out for money, and suddenly one hand was in my pocket.  Not my hand… one of the young beggars hands…  practicing his pick pocketing skills…  Thankfully he wasn’t that good, yet!

Amasya Guesthouse, Angeles City, Pampanga

Amasya Guesthouse, Angeles City

15 Marcel Bldg,
2355 Santo Entierro st, (corner Jesus St),
Angeles City
Pampanga
Philippines

Contact:

Tel:
Mob: 0916 460 9929

Booking and Price Checking: www.hotelscombined.com

Information:

Amasya Guesthouse, Angeles City, offers comfortable dorm style accommodation. Our clean & affordable budget hostel is conveniently located at the heart of the city, just 2 minutes walk from the historical attractions, great restaurants & a bustling market district.

Map:
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Juanita’s Guesthouse, Angeles City, Pampanga

Juanitas Guesthouse

Teodoro Street (Risa Corner)
Sta. Maria Village 1
Balibago
Angeles City
Pampanga

Contact:

Tel: 045 892 3209
Tel: 045 624 1176
Mob: 0915 391 8365
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Booking and Price Checking: Hotels in Angeles City

Accommodation:

Located strategically within an atmosphere of endless excitement from the heart of one of Pampanga’s greatest cities – Angeles. Spend an afternoon shopping at the nearby commercial complex. Relax or dine at the city’s famous restaurants. Hear the upbeat tones of the late night clubs. Place yourself in the middle of it all, in Angeles City. JUANITA’S GUESTHOUSE boasts of its personalized service, clean rooms and affordable rates. With 32 well-appointed rooms, our hotel can surely make your stay memorable, stylish and comfortable.

Our hotel is a contemporary urban retreat in the heart of downtown Balibago, Angeles City and the most preferred destination for business travelers, groups, and vacationers. Discover a vibrant destination with innovative hospitality and warm personality that inspires you to work, play, relax, and connect in the City of Angels.

Juanitas Cafe

Juanitas cafe, renovated in September 2015, has re-opened and still serves a nice BLT (Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich for 100 pesos, with some chips (French Fries), at 100 pesos. Amongst many other food options, Western and Filipino.

BLT and Fries for 100 pesos

BLT and Fries for 100 pesos

Location:

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Public Holidays in the Philippines 2014

Dates of Holidays in the Philippines for 2014

January

Wednesday, 1 January 2014 – New Year’s Day
Friday, 31 January 2014 – Chinese New Year

February

Tuesday, 25 February 2014 – People Power Day

April

Wednesday, 9 April 2014 – Day of Valor
Thursday, 17 April 2014 – Maundy Thursday
Friday, 18 April 2014 – Good Friday
Saturday, 19 April 2014 – Black Saturday

May

Thursday, 1 May 2014 – Labor Day

June

Thursday, 12 June 2014 – Independence Day

August

Thursday, 21 August 2014 – Ninoy Aquino Day
Monday, 25 August 2014 – National Heroes’ Day

November

Saturday, 1 November 2014 – All Saints Day
Sunday, 30 November 2014 – Bonifacio Day

December

Wednesday, 24 December 2014 – Additional Special Non-working Holiday
Thursday, 25 December 2014 – Christmas Day
Friday, 26 December 2014 – Additional Special Non-working Holiday
Tuesday, 30 December 2014 – Rizal Day
Wednesday, 31 December 2014 – New Year’s Eve

2014 Philippine Holidays

Robinsons Residences, Robinsons Mall, Ermita, Manila

Robinsons Residences

Robinsons Mall
Padre Faura Street
Ermita,
Manila
Metro Manila

Contact:

Tel:
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Web:
Booking and Reviews: www.booking.com and hotelscombined.com

Details

Robinsons Residences is located above the Robinsons Mall in Ermita.

The property is a residential tower block and some units are rented out monthly or even daily by some of the owners.

More Holiday Accommodation in Ermita, Metro Manila

Tower 2 Robinson Residences

LBC and sending money to the Tacloban area – Problems

The Tacloban LBC office currently has no Internet connection, and is unable to process and release money transfers.

However, this does not stop other branches from accepting money transfers to that area.

They after quite happy to refund the money transferred, on being told that the Tacloban area office is unable to fulfill the transaction.

BUT, they just refused to refund the transaction fee.  Even though they are unable to provide the service, they still want to get aid for it !!

 

That is a black mark against LBC.

Everyone else is trying to help those with problems in that disaster area, but LBC are happy to keep making money out of anyone.

 

Is it all of LBC ?  or is it just the Padre Faura branch in Ermita ?

 

Cebuana was our next choice of transfer. They charge the same 220php as LBC, for a 5,000php remittance. And they WERE able to fulfill the service in Tacloban, with the money having been collected safely.

 

But using LBC first, means we paid 440php for this remittance.

LTE 4G Broadband Coverage in the Philippines

LTE (4G) is the faster Broadband option with speeds up to 42 Mbps compared to most services with the 7.2 Mbps maximum. LTE stands for Long Term Evolution

LTE Coverage for Smart can be found at: Smart LTE Coverage locations

LTE Coverage for Globe can be found at: Globe LTE Coverage locations

 

LTE Sims only work in LTE enabled devices

Examples of these devices include:

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) LTE
  • iPhone 5
  • ZTE T82
  • Sony Xperia V
  • Huawei Ascend D1 LTE
  • Huawei Ascend G526 LTE
  • Samsung Galaxy S4
  • Sony Xperia Z
  • Nokia Lumia 920

Smart Supplied Devices include:

  • SMART LTE Pocket WiFi
  • SMART LTE Plug-It

Globe Supplied Devices Include:

 

Globe Speed Comparisons 3G v 4G (LTE)

These are averages taken from http://opensignal.com/networks/philippines/globe-coverage

3G Download Speed 1.9 Mb/s
4G Download Speed 7.6 Mb/s (4 times as fast as 3G)

3G Upload Speed 0.9 Mb/s
4G Upload Speed 8 Mb/s  (8.8 times as fast as 3G)

3G Average Latency 185173 ms
4G Average Latency 204 ms

3G Network Reliability 88%
4G Network Reliability 99%

Smart Speed Comparisons 3G v 4G (LTE) http://opensignal.com/networks/philippines/smart-coverage

3G Download Speed 1.1 Mb/s
4G Download Speed 4.8 Mb/s

3G Upload Speed 0.9 Mb/s
4G Upload Speed 6.3 Mb/s

3G Latency 2738 ms
4G Latency 215 ms

3G Data Reliability 85 %
4G Data Reliability 99 %

Sun Speed averages 3G (http://opensignal.com/networks/philippines/sun-coverage)

3G Download Speed 1 Mb/s
3G Upload Speed 0.6 Mb/s
3G Latency 483 ms
3G Data Reliability 87 %

Puerto Galera Sunrise Photos

A few photos of the sunrise taken from the Tabinay side of Puerto Galera in 2013

2nd September 2013

Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.39am 2 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.39am 2 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.40am 2 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.40am 2 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.41am 2 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.41am 2 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.42am 2 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.42am 2 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.43am 2 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.43am 2 Sept 2013

And on 13th September 2013

Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.17am 13 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.17am 13 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.18am 13 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.18am 13 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.19am 13 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.19am 13 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.20am 13 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 5.20am 13 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 6.34am 13 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 6.34am 13 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 6.35am 13 Sept 2013
Puerto Galera Sunrise 6.35am 13 Sept 2013

Photos taken from Squares Apartments Puerto Galera.

Air Asia Airport Terminals in Philippines

Air Asia Philippines

Air Asia operates from Terminals 3 and 4 at Manila Airport.
– Terminal 3 : Only for flights to / from Seoul (ICN) and Jinjiang (JJN).
– Terminal 4 : All Domestic flights and other International destinations.

An updated list at: 18 May 2015

From: Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Terminal 3)
To:
Hong Kong (HKG)
Incheon (ICN)
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)
Macau (MFM)

From: Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Terminal 4)
To:
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)
Cebu (CEB)
Kalibo (KLO)
Puerto Princesa (PPS)
Tacloban (TAC)
Tagbilaran (TAG)

From: Cebu: Mactan Cebu International Airport
To:
Cagayan De Oro (CGY)
Davao (DVO)
Kota Kinabalu (BKI)

http://www.airasia.com/ph/en/latest-news/airasia-zest-airport-and-terminal-list.page

Destination – Airport  Terminal

Bacolod (BCD) – Bacolod – Silay International Airport
Cagayan De Oro (CGY) –  Laguindingan International Airport
Cebu (CEB) – Mactan-Cebu International Airport
Clark (CRK) – Diosdado Macapagal International Airport
Davao (DVO) – Francisco Bangoy International airport
Iloilo (ILO) – Iloilo International Airport
Kalibo (KLO) – Kalibo International Airport
Manila (MNL) – Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 : Only for flights to / from Seoul (ICN) and Jinjiang (JJN).
Manila (MNL) – Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 4 : All flights other than Seoul (ICN) and Jinjiang (JJN).
Puerto Princesa (PPS) – Puerto Princesa International Airport
Tacloban (TAC) Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
Tagbilaran (TAG) Tagbilaran Airport

http://www.airasia.com/ph/en/at-the-airport/airports-and-terminals.page

Liquids, Aerosols and Gels on Philippines Domestic and International Flights

These are the 2014 Airport Regulations about taking liquids, aerosols and gels on flights into and out of the Philippines.

 

Guidelines on the Carriage of Liquids, Aerosols and GelsTo ensure the safety of your air travel, the following rules are prescribed for taking liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) in your carry-on luggage on board flights coming in and out of the PhilippinesContainers for LAGs in your carry-on baggage must be one hundred (100) milliliters/grams or less. All containers must be placed in a transparent, one-liter plastic bag. Passengers are allowed only one plastic bag each.

Liquids, Aerosols and Gels on Philippine FlightsAny transparent re-sealable bag of one liter capacity or less is allowed. These plastic re-sealable bags can be bought in any supermarket or department store.

Bags sealed with items such as sticky tape, rubber bands or ribbons will not be accepted. These bags must be independently sealed. Re-sealable plastic bags are available at the booths located at the Departure lobby and at the passenger entrance door.

Prescription medicines, baby products and non-prescription medicines that you need for the flight can be carried on board and is not subject to the 100ml restriction, though proof of need may be required.

When you get to the Final Security Screening Checkpoint, you will have to surrender LAGs greater than 100ml/g that you still have with you.

LAGs whose container is larger than 100ml can be placed in your check-in luggage.

All LAGs taken through Final Security Screening Checkpoint must be in a container with a capacity not greater than 100 ml each.

Any LAGs carried in a container larger than 100ml will not be accepted, even if the container is only partially filled.

The container with LAGs must be placed in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag approximately 20cm x 20cm with a maximum capacity not exceeding 1 liter. The container must fit comfortably within the transparent bag, which should be completely closed.

Each passenger is permitted to carry only one such bag which is to be presented separately for screening.

Exceptions will be made for medications, baby milk/foods and special dietary requirements in LAGs form subject to additional checks and verification at the screening point.

Exceptions will also be made for retail liquid items bought at the airport or on board aircraft and packed in sealed transparent Security Tamper-Evident Bags (STEBs) by airport/airline staff.

The receipt shall be clearly displayed in the STEB and the date of purchase shall coincide with the day(s) of travel.

THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU CHECK-IN:

  • Identify all the LAGs you intend to bring with you on your trip.
  • Place all liquid, aerosol and gels that are in containers not larger than 100 ml in a re-sealable plastic bag which can be bought in any supermarket. The total content of this bag should not exceed 1 liter (only one bag of LAGs is allowed per passenger).
  • Leave behind or place in your check-in luggage any LAGs in a container larger than 100ml.

 

THINGS TO DO AT THE FINAL SECURITY CHECK:

  • Present the plastic bag containing LAGs to the security screening staff.
  • Surrender LAGs that do not conform to the 100ml volume container restriction and those that exceeds the limit for each LAGs bag.
  • Present proof of need for medicine, such as prescriptions to the security screening staff.

BELOW ARE EXAMPLES OF ALLOWED AND DISALLOWED LAGS ITEMS:

 

ALLOWED ITEMS

ITEMS OVER 100ML NOT ALLOWED

Empty containers

  • such as flask or mug
Drinks

  • Any drink in cans, bottles, plastic containers etc.
Baby Products

  • empty containers such as empty bottles, beakers or flask
  • baby milk
  • sterilized baby water
  • baby juice
  • baby products in liquid, gel or paste form
  • baby food powder
Liquid Cosmetics & ToiletriesAll cosmetic and toiletries in liquid/gel form, for example:

  • fragrance & perfumes
  • liquid foundations and lip gloss
  • mascara
  • toothpaste
  • all products in pressurized containers e.g. hairspray and shaving foam/gel
  • deodorant
  • contact lens solution
Medicine

  • essential prescribed medication
  • essential non-prescribed medication e.g. cough syrup
  • insulin
  • medical devices
FoodAny liquid-based food products in packets, tubes, plastic or tin containers, for example:

  • jams and syrups
  • sauces
  • paste
  • yoghurts
  • soups (carton or otherwise)
  • stews or curry

Source:  Manila International Airport Authority

 

Robinsons Rewards Card

The Robinsons Rewards Card allows you to earn Points when you shop at Robinsons stores, and use those points for benefits in the future.
Robinsons Rewards Card
This card has a cost of 150php

You can also get a Robinsons VISA Platinum Card, and enjoy up to 10% cash rebate with your card when you charge any amount at all Robinsons Group of Stores.

 

List of Robinsons Stores in the Philippines

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