RUB Ribs and BBQ - Tomas Morato

RUB Ribs and BBQ

After a lunch meeting with our wedding videographer in the Tomas Morato area, he recommended a restaurant nearby. It's one of his favorite places, he said. Without even thinking, we decided to try out his recommendation since it was nearby and it would mean another blogging opportunity for me.

Honda CRV 2012 Manila - Interior and Exterior Photos

2012 Honda CRV - Asian Version

The first batch of Honda CRV came completely from Japan. Like the Honda Civic, the second batch would probably come from Thailand already. Ever since the April 23 launch of the 2012 Honda CRV here in Manila, I was excited to see one on the road. Even on the internet, I've been looking for a local Manila unit photo that is user contributed either on Facebook or Twitter or the blogs (I've only been seeing PR photos and professional photos). Well, since I can't see any, I'll contribute by sharing photos so that others can take a closer look.

Manila is 3rd Worst for Traffic? (Are you sure it's not the worst?)

Behind the friendly smiles and helpful nature of Filipinos that "others" see, the real truth can't be hidden. I recently read an article about Manila and what's behind the silly smile of Filipinos (Read: Behind the silly smile is a sad sad nation)

Quoting from that article,

Filipinos smile because they don’t want the world to know that they’re suffering. If the world does know, Filipinos will only get more questions as to why, and the truth will eventually come out that most of the time, their suffering is the consequence of their own stupidity. Filipinos go out of their way to help foreigners because most of the time, they’re looking to get a sort of monetary reward or some sort of “favor” for their “troubles”. 

How locals treat foreign visitors is not a definitive basis of how rude they are as a people. Watch how they treat each other, and their environment, and you get a much better idea.

Yes, the problem is with the people themselves. Not how Filipinos treat foreigners but how they treat each other. Case in point, as simple as traffic, we can almost top the list. Travel and lifestyle website CNN Go, cited that Manila is the 3rd worst place to drive in the world. Some of the few reasons on why: Traffic congestion, air pollution, garbage collection, flood control and the need for security.

Nescafe Decaf drinker? Win a Trip for 4!

Don't you just love coffee? When I was younger, carbonated drinks was staple in my main meals. Now, I crave for coffee every now and then. Perfect when the weather is cold, I don't mind drinking it when the weather is hot too. It never fails to give me a boost and admittedly, one of my favorites is Nescafe. My dad likes another brand of instant coffee (brand: coffee candy to instant coffee). I find that too sweet for my taste. Nescafe is just right for me, be it the 3 in 1 variant, the original variant or the decaf variant. (of course, I add a bit of cream and sugar to the non-3 in 1 variants).

2012 Honda CRV here in the Philippines

I've got word that Honda is launching the new Honda CRV here in the Philippines on April 26, 2012! This is the third vehicle Honda will release this year. They started with the face-lifted Honda City, the all new Honda Civic and now, the new Honda CRV.

Update:
Launching will be on April 23! Available colors will be white, black, blue and gray.

2012 Honda CR-V Price in Manila
Honda CRV 2012 4X2 2.0LX A/T  [Php 1,425,000.00]
Honda CRV 2012 4X4 2.4EX A/T [Php 1,655,000.00]

Actual photos of the 2012 Honda CRV - http://cheftonio.blogspot.com/2012/05/honda-crv-2012-manila-interior-and.html

First batch of Honda CRV units and pricing

3 Countries I want to visit again soon

It's summer time again and we are literally feeling the heat! Holyweek just passed but that doesn't stop the kids and young at heart to bond together and discover other cultures. I encourage everyone to travel because text book knowledge is different from the actual experience itself. Not only will you enjoy, but you'll also learn and keep memories that will last a lifetime.

I've been to a bunch of Asian countries. There's something about the Asian culture that makes me feel at home whether it be Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan or Korea. But, that doesn't stop me from visiting farther countries. Topping the list, Australia.

Unveiled and Compared: HTC One X HTC One V

HTC will release their latest flagship device tomorrow, April 13, 2012. The HTC One X and HTC One V. Yesterday, it was a privilege to be invited to the pre-launch held at the Jump Experience Center in SM Megamall.