Lakbay Aral: Koronadal, South Cotabato

I, together with my tour partner, handled visitors from the City of Koronadal, South Cotabato. They were about 90 SK Federation members. After a quick tour of the Office of the Mayor and photo-ops with Mayor Jun Jun Binay, the delegation had snacks at one of the conference rooms at the 22nd floor. The Lakbay Aral ended around 5:30 p.m.

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Food Trip: Chowking

Beef Tapa Almuchow (P84.00)

WHAT: Beef Tapa Almuchow

WHEN: May 23, 2010 (Sunday)

WHERE: Chowking, Savanah Market, Makati

I like the taste of their vinegar. Plus, if I want to divert from the usual Jollibee/Mcdo food trip, I go for Chowking... I also like their chairs. =P very feminine in color...

-Mambo Cafe-

Food Trip: Paseo Uno, Mandarin Oriental Manila

The interiors of Paseo Uno

WHAT: Weekend buffet lunch

WHEN: May 22, 2010 (Saturday)

WHERE: Mandarin Oriental Manila, Makati City

2 hours of buffet lunch: Cream of Mushroom Soup, Curry potato salad, Chorizo Iberico, Salami, Maki, Sashimi, Sushi, Sauteed Beef, Oysters, Prawns, Mussels, Dimsum, Beef with Broccoli, Salmon, Steamed Rice, Bagoong Rice, Pudding, Mango Crepe...

What else?.... burpppp.... =)

-Mambo Cafe-

Mambo Cafe at the Makati City Hall Helipad

Ganito kami sa Makati =)

View of Ortigas and Quezon City

View of the City of Manila

The Makati Skyline

This is what you can see when you are at the helipad (helicopter landing pad) of Makati City Hall. By the way, the new Makati City Hall building has 24 floors.

-Mambo Cafe-

Wish Not Granted

This is a view of "Pio Del Pilar High School" from the 21st floor.

I took this picture while taking my lunch at the pantry.

You can see here MANDALUYONG CITY.

The venue was so full.

Unfortunately, I was not able to meet Mayor "Jojo" Binay and Mayor "Jun Jun" Binay because they were not able to attend the luncheon meeting. Well, that's the problem when you're a very busy person. You don't exactly know your schedule especially when people suddenly walks-in to your office to ask for help or the need for a more important meeting arises... 24 hours is not enough to fulfill one's duties as a public servant.

However, I took some souvenir photos during the meeting. What's the use of a fully-charged digicam?

Buenas noches a todos!

-Mambo Cafe-

Meeting the New Mayor

This afternoon, I'm going to meet the incoming mayor of Makati and the new Vice President of the Republic of Philippines in a luncheon meeting of which I will be attending. So excited about it! I fully-charged my digital camera and I even bought a new blouse for the said meeting.

More details later!

-Mambo Cafe-

Did You Know That? JEJOMAR

Hon. Jejomar C. Binay is the current mayor of the City of Makati and the soon-to-be proclaimed Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines. But, did you know that "Jejomar" means "JEsus, JOseph, MARy"?

"Kinuha yan sa Holy Family kaya JEJOMAR yan". - Big Boss

That's my trivia for today...

-Mambo Cafe-

Food Trip: Kitchen

Pork Barrel (P195.00)

WHAT: Pork Barrel (Liempo and Rice)

WHEN: May 20, 2010 (Thursday)

WHERE: Kitchen, Greenbelt 3

Had dinner with my closest friends at around 9:00 p.m. last Thursday. Because I was craving for any meal with rice, I ordered "Pork Barrel" (sounds like I'm in Senate... hahaha!). This food item that I had ordered may not be good for me (especially those who stick on their diets or are obsessed with counting calories) but I can say that I was satisfied by its taste. More please... =P

Next in the wishlist... PASEO UNO =P

-Mambo Cafe-

Lakbay Aral: Aparri, Cagayan

The Aparri delegation inside the Makati City Session Hall

The Choir

Mula APARRI, hanggang JOLO.... Saan ka man ay itutour ko kayo =)

Start of study tours again. This time, to congratulate our Big Boss. Yesterday, together with one of my officemates, I handled 120 visitors (employees) from the Municipality of Aparri, Province of Cagayan. I showed them around the city hall even if it was very hot. They even brought a choir to render songs for our Big Boss. However, he was in a very important meeting and so we just assured the group that whatever they will present will be relayed to our Big Boss. The group sang an inspirational song and an Ilocano medley. After lunch, I showed them around the city and dropped them off in Ayala Center for shopping.

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Food Trip: Starbucks

What: "Grande" Espresso Java Chip Frappuccino

When: May 20, 2010 (Thursday)

Where: Starbucks Coffee, Glorietta 4

I enjoyed their new drink, especially it's sooooooooooo hot these days. Rain, when are you coming back? But the espresso shot was so strong, I felt my heart is already palpitating. I would only recommend this drink if you are trying to finish a book or a thesis proposal. And speaking of thesis proposal, I still do not have a topic... =( Lord, please enlighten me.

- Mambo Cafe -

Food Trip 2009

I love food. It runs in the family. And I also write about food. Food relaxes me. If there is one vice that I could consider, it would definitely be my visits to various restaurants within the Metro. This January, I listed all the restaurants that I've been to for the last five (5) years from 2005- 2009. Of course, most of the restaurants where I dined in are located in the CITY OF MAKATI. Can you count how many are they? =)

Tokyo Tokyo
Breadtalk
The Pancake House
Jollibee
Go Nuts Donuts
Wendy's
Aristocrat
Le Coude Rouge
Ineng's Special BBQ
Dunkin Donuts
Seattle's Best Coffee
Shakey's
KFC
Dad's Saisaki
Sbarro
Razon's
Via Mare
Cold Rock
Bizu Patisseries and Cafe
Kenny Roger's
Max's
Kulinarya Kitchen
Delifrance
Mcdonald's
Oody's
Burger King
Cello's Doughnuts and Dips
Buddy's Pancit Lucban
Chowking
Almon Marina
Super Bowl of China
Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits
Steak Escape
Better Than Ice Cream
Red Ribbon Bakeshop
Chef D' Angelo
Tropical Hut Hamburger
Oliver's Super Sandwiches
Kashmir
Starbucks Coffee
Taco Ilocano
Greenwich
Quickly
Ebun
Yoshinoya
Amber Restaurant
Bicho Bicho Brothers
Waffle Ville
Brother's Burger
Yellow Cab Pizza
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Hen Lin
MYLK: My Little Kitchen
Silvanas
Goldilocks
UCC Coffee Cafe Terrace
Tapa King
Hard Rock Cafe
The Java Man
World Chicken
Ice Vodka Bar
Ping Yang and Hot Pot Dimsum Restaurant
Sugi
Bubba Gump
Italianni's
Korean BBQ Express
The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
California Pizza Kitchen
Cafe Breton
Guilly's Island
Ka Ising's
Di Mark's
Cafe Bola
Sushiya
Recipes
T.G.I. Friday's
Bangus Republic
Aling Tonya's Seafood Palutuan
Banana Leaf Asian Cafe
Cyma
Mr. Rockefeller
Bersi Gyros
Cabalen
Tokyo Cafe
Red Box Karaoke
The Makati Coffee Shop
The Makati Skyline
Nam An Vietnamese Cuisine
Floating Island
Taste Asia
Max Brenner's
Pazzo
Perks Coffee House
Shinjuku
Cibo
Dairy Queen
Paotsin
Zagu
Betty's Popcorn
Burgoo
Crepes and Cream
Rap Beef Beef
Snowstorm
Cupcakes by Sonja
Balducci Ristorante
Mongkok Dimsum and Noodles
Haagen-Dazs
Tower Club
BBQ Boy
Elks Club
Mann Hann
Stars and Stripes Restaurant
Chimara
Heaven's Barbecue
Fuzion Smoothies Cafe
Barrios Fiesta
Clawdaddy Seafood Restaurant
The Big Chill
Big City Hot Dogs and Sausages
Top of the Century
Icebergs
Cafe Del Mar, Boracay
Aria, Boracay
Jony's Fruit Shakes, Boracay
Andok's
Jammer's, Boracay
Bite Club, Boracay
Zuzuni, Boracay
Lemon I Cafe, Boracay
The Sun Village Central, Boracay
Tropezz Restaurant
Thai at Silk
John and Yoko
Cheesecake Etc.
The Old Spaghetti House
Sucree Patisserie and Cafe
Josephine Restaurant, Tagaytay City
Casa Armas
Gloria Jean's Coffee
Subway
The French Baker
Nach-o-Fast
Sumo Sam
Flapjacks
Mrs. Fields
Bun on the Run
Chaikofi Expresso
La Maison
Gelatone Inc.
Dencio's
Cafe Adriatico
Taters
Mang Inasal
The Ice Cream Bar
Pepper Lunch
Solihiya
Flaming Hot
People's Palace
Singkit
Krocodile Grille
M Cafe
Duo
JT's Manukan Grille
Burger Avenue
Grilla
Zuni
Chateau 1771
Bacolod Chicken Inasal
East Asian Cafe
Rufo's Famous Tapa
Cafe Mediterranean
NYFD Premiere
Texas Smoke 'Em
Suzukin Restaurant
Amici
Gyumon Japanese Restaurant
Fely J's Kitchen
Pho24 Vietnamese Noodles
Pho Bac Vietnamese Specialties
The Terrace
Lorenzo's Way
Mexicali
Pasto
Spaghetti Factory
Som's Noodle House
Madison
Brownies Unlimited
McCafe
Kamayan
New Bombay
La Mesa Grill
TJ's Resto Bar
Aveneto Pizzeria Ristorante
North Park
Hotdog on Sticks
Matahari Indonesian Deli
Binalot
Grams Diner
Chili's
Rose Bowl, Baguio City
Ebai's Cafe and Pastry, Baguio City
Marciano's
Kopi Roti
Thai Patio
Royce'
Machiavelli Chocolatier
World Bangers Haute Dog
Circles Event Cafe
Carlo's Pizza
Baja Mexican Cantina
Taco Bell
Mr. Kurosawa
Banapple
Restaurante Pia y Damaso
Capricciosa
Red Mango
Benjarong
Cerealicious
8 Spices
Racks
Le Gourmet
Dulcinea
BBQ Chicken
The Blue Kitchen
Sinangag Express
Kulinarya Experience
Nanbantei of Tokyo
Conti's
Sizzler Grill Cafe
Malacca
Sakae Sushi
Emerald Garden
Lulu Belle
Grappa's
Sango
Tapella
Classic Confections
Classic Savory
Army Navy
Metro by Tokyo Tokyo
Aling Lucing Sisig
Aubergine
Eggstation
Cooku Pig Grill
Gloria Maris

BUENAS NOCHES!

-Mambo Cafe-

Binay vs. Roxas

As stated in this poster, Binay won in 14 out of 17 regions in the country. How did it happen? Well, it's the people who decided.

According to the website of the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) as of May 18, 2010 at 12:50 p.m., Mayor Binay got 13, 491, 946 votes while Sen. Roxas got 12, 679, 635 from 68, 980 precincts counted. That is 90.20% of all precincts nationwide.

In conclusion, Mayor Binay is leading by 812, 311 votes during the mentioned date and time.

Well, it's not final yet. There is still less than 10% precincts to be counted.

New Set of Officials

Last May 11, a new set of officials have been proclaimed for the City of Makati, which included the following: (Source: www.mb.com.ph/articles/256921)

MAYOR: Hon. Jejomar Erwin S. Binay

VICE MAYOR: Hon. Romulo Pena Jr.

REPRESENTATIVE FOR DISTRICT 1: Hon. Monique Yasmin Q. Lagdameo

REPRESENTATIVE FOR DISTRICT 2: Hon. Abigail Binay

COUNCILORS FOR DISTRICT 1

1. Hon. Ferdinand Eusebio

2. Hon. Maria Concepcion Yabut

3. Hon. Tosca Camille Puno-Ramos

4. Hon. Monsour Del Rosario

5. Hon. Arnold Magpantay

6. Hon. Virgilio Hilaro Sr.

7. Hon. Marie Casal-Uy

8. Hon. Romeo Medina

COUNCILORS FOR DISTRICT 2

1. Hon. Vincent Sese

2. Hon. King Yabut

3. Hon. Nelson Pacia

4. Hon. Salvador Pangilinan

5. Hon. Ma. Theresa De Lara

6. Hon. Mary Ruth Tolentino

7. Hon. Leonardo Magpantay

8. Hon. Henry Jacome

New set of officials, new hope and aspirations. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AND WE WILL LOOK FORWARD TO ALL YOUR PROMISES.... seriously...

-Mambo Cafe-

Did You Know That? Barangay Info

Did you know that the City of Makati has 33 barangays under 2 Congressional Districts? Yes, it's true. District 1 has 20 barangays while District 2 has 13 barangays. For details, I have enumerated below all the barangays per district in alphabetical order. (Source: www.makati.gov.ph - Barangay Government)

DISTRICT 1

1. Bangkal

2. Bel-Air

3. Carmona

4. Dasmariñas

5. Forbes Park

6. Kasilawan

7. La Paz

8. Magallanes

9. Olympia

10. Palanan

11. Pio Del Pilar

12. Poblacion

13. San Antonio

14. San Isidro

15. San Lorenzo

16. Singkamas

17. Sta. Cruz

18. Tejeros

19. Urdaneta

20. Valenzuela

District 2

1. Cembo

2. Comembo

3. East Rembo

4. Guadalupe Nuevo

5. Guadalupe Viejo

6. Pembo

7. Pinagkaisahan

8. Pitogo

9. Post Proper North

10. Post Proper South

11. Rizal

12. South Cembo

13. West Rembo

So, from what barangay do you belong to? District 1 or District 2?

A blessed day to all! =)

10 Facts About Me

Since all entries in this blog will somehow be related or be about Makati, I decided to introduce myself in relation to Makati "if ever someone becomes interested in reading this blog". =P

Here it goes:

1. I live in District 1.

2. I studied from pre-school to high school in an exclusive school somewhere in District 2.

3. I usually spend Sunday lunch and the afternoon in Rockwell.

4. I go to Ayala Center an average of 2 times a week.

5. I go to church in Valero Street.

6. I am frequently in Makati City Hall.

7. I've been to 22 out of 33 barangay halls in the City of Makati.

8. My house is near Philippine Daily Inquirer.

9. I've been to Ayala Museum thrice without paying the entrance fee.

10. I've tried walking home from Ayala Center to our house.

BBQ Cravings

Heaven's Barbeque

"Liempo" Soloflight (P87.00)

I was craving for some barbecue (either Ineng's or that of Makati Medical Center's Floating Island Restaurant) the other night so tonight I decided to have dinner with my friend and cousin in HEAVEN'S BARBEQUE in Savanah Market (in front of Shopwise, Makati Branch). To divert from the usual order of their famous Pork BBQ, I ordered "Liempo" Soloflight and Coke Light for tonight. I particularly love the java rice of Heaven's BBQ especially it's BBQ sauce. Good thing there's vinegar to neutralize the taste of the BBQ sauce and the barbecue itself.

Good night to all!

I Heart Makati

The address says it all. Indeed, I heart Makati.... the Business and Financial Capital and the Corporate Center of the Philippines (as written in salutations in business letters that I usually send). This blog is all about Makati, my experiences (both positive and negative) within the city, and other-related topics that highlight the beauty of this great city.

I was born here. I've been living here for 24 years. I studied for 13 years in this city. And now, I've been serving the city for years.

Enjoy this blog and let's share our own experiences of the vibrant City of Makati. =)

Jota Eme