Truth be told, I had no intention of getting myself registered as a freelancing “professional.” (if writers are considered as “professionals” which the BIR says they are) It’s not that I do not wish to cheat on taxes despite my apprehensions and frustrations with the way things are run in the government today. Rather, my non-intent is borne out of practical reasons. One of them being I am currently a full-time employee, so I’m already paying taxes through the withholding tax deducted from my payslip. The other one is the fact that my writing gig is a part-time thing at this point, (something I stress much often) not to mention…
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Manila International Auto Show 2015
It’s that time of the year once again as car enthusiasts in the city are going to the World Trade Center Manila for the Manila International Auto Show, (MIAS) which is now on its 10th anniversary. As to be expected from this event, MIAS 2015 showcases the latest in the local automotive scene: the trends, technologies, not to mention some of the newest models of vehicles fresh off the assembly line being unveiled by some of the leading automobile companies in the country.
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Opening Day Hits: The Most Successful Store Openings in the City
Recently, US fastfood chain In-N-Out made a little tease on its presence in the country as for one day, they set up an In-N-Out “joint” inside one of the restaurants in Greenbelt 1 at Makati’s Ayala Center complex. Judging from the reception it has gotten with that one-day opening, it seems a given that if and when In-N-Out finally makes its presence here a formality, its first day would be a very successful one. This brings to mind some of the establishments here who made quite impact on the first day of their operations in the country. Today, we look back at some of those opening day success stories of…
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Rediscovering Baguio at Azalea Hotels and Residences
As I wrote here previously, my last Baguio was a memorable one thanks to the hospitality provided by Azalea Reaidences. If you want to know what that feels like, check out this post that the good folks at Azalea Residences would like to share to you all. Back in the day summer would not be complete without taking a trip to Baguio for a few days. One can see families and friends enjoy a boat ride at Burnham Park, taking photos at the Botanical Garden, buying souvenirs and brooms at the city market, munching bread or biscuits with the famous ube and strawberry jam, seeing the beautiful view at Mines View Park,…