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manilascope MAY 2018 .com 10TH SECRETARIES AND ADMINSTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT MOTHER’S DAY DATE IDEAS DOWNLOAD YOUR MAGAZINE FOR LIVE IN STA. ROSA LAGUNA MAY 31, 7:30 PM DO NOT FREE REMOVE 10 PERFECT LABOR DAY FROM VACATIONS THIS 2018 PREMISES Poblacion, Makati : Trending Now partners 2 manilascope.com | MAY 2018 Inside Manila CONTENTs MAY 2018 Top 10 Perfect Labor Day Vacations this 2018 6 Healthy Food in Manila, Anyone? 11 Editor’s Picks 13 Events Calendar 15 Hobbies That Help Spark Your Inner Creativity 17 Mother’s Day Ideas 22 Hot Spots 25 Trendy Poblacion! 28 4 manilascope.com | MAY 2018 Editor’s About Us Note MAY 2018 Ahoy! At last, after a couple of months of hibernating, we are PUBLISHER by Enlightened Entertainment finally bringing back this monthly issue of the Manilascope under the license of Wittygekko Inc. Magazine! For the past few days, we had a lot of things in our plate that we must finish and prioritize. Thus, we had to set this magazine aside for the time being. Now that we have EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Carol Thor organized our group and we can better provide everyone with fresh content of the latest happenings in the Metro, it is time CONSULTANT Antony Thor for a rebound! CONTRIBUTORS For everyone’s reference, Manilascope is a platform for all events and happenings across Metro Manila. You can find all Erin Joan Yang content in our website (www.manilascope.com). Go ahead Faye Martinez and take a look of upcoming events and, who knows, you Czarina Pinlac might discover an occasion that will happen near you! In Martin Santos addition, we have a newsletter, a mobile app that you can download for free (available in both Android and iOS), a blog section in which you are reading right now, and a monthly PHOTOGRAPH/VIDEO Janjan Capili magazine that summarizes most major happenings of the current month! DESIGN Vinna Vinz Now, without further ado, let us present to you what’s in store for this issue. On the cover, we have the classic duo Air Supply, who will brace the center stage on the 31st of May LEGAL COUNSEL Atty. Gladys Vilchez at Sta. Rosa Sports Coliseum. This event will be presented by (Hechanova Bulgay and Vilchez Law Office) Ovation Productions. manilascope We also have a couple of articles that you can read. If you MAY 2018 .com are looking for places or spots to go to during Labor Day, 10TH SECRETARIES AND ADMINSTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS SUMMIT we recommend Poblacion, Manila. You will get to know its MOTHER’S DAY DATE IDEAS brief history and find out how it rose to be one of Manila’s top harbor for hanging out with friends, for drinking, and for just relaxing. Indeed, we are getting things back in shape and we have so much in store for you. Once again, we would like to thank our event organizers for the continuous trust in our group. Without them, we will not be able to provide you guys with fresh content within arm’s reach! Also, we welcome the new bloggers/contributors who are now part of the Manilascope family. And to all the old members and contributors, we are truly grateful for the support and the consistency in helping DOWNLOAD YOUR MAGAZINE FOR LIVE IN STA. ROSA LAGUNA MAY 31, 7:30 PM DO NOT us grow our network and in connecting all events and FREE REMOVE 10 PERFECT LABOR DAY FROM happenings in our site. Like the saying goes, Let us Own the VACATIONS THIS 2018 PREMISES City! Poblacion, Makati : Trending Now Manilascope Magazine is printed on a monthly basis and distributed around town in key establishments such as coffee shops, hotels, bars, lounges, embassies, etc.. We also have a Manilascope e-magazine app for the digital version. Therefore, please help leave the printed issues on the premises where you find them and you Carol Thor can download your own copy free. Editor-in-Chief For Manilascope For e-magazine [email protected] main app (red): download (blue): CONNECT WITH US: manilascope.com | MAY 2018 5 10 PERFECT LABOR DAY VACATIONS THIS 2018 By: Martin Rey Edrick C. Santos Summer is about to end, but that should not discourage you to have a great getaway vacation. It’s time to reward yourself with some fun and relaxation during the Labor Day long weekend! Here are 10 places where you can spend the long weekend. BAGUIO The summer capital of the Philippines is a perennial favourite tourist destination because of its cool climate and majestic view of the pine tree-filled mountain ranges. Although Baguio is a small city, there are lots of activities that you can enjoy during your stay. Stroll around Burnham Park and do a boating or biking experience with your families and friends. If you love art and culture, you can visit BenCab Museum or Tam-Awan Village. For nature sight-seeing, the best place to go is Mines View Park, where you can also have a photo op with colourful horses and the famous Saint Bernard dogs. Also, your Baguio experience won’t be Photo by: Martin Rey Edrick C. Santos complete without trying their strawberries. TAGAYTAY If you find Baguio too far, but you still want to spend your vacation in a cool setting, Tagaytay is the best place for you. Just about 2 to 3 hours drive away from Manila, you can enjoy the cool breeze and nice overlooking view of the Taal Lake. In addition, there are many good restaurants around the city of Tagaytay that you can explore. For local food, never miss out bulalo and tawilis, which is a local fish exclusively found in Taal Lake. If you are traveling with kids, Skyranch is a great place to spend the day and have fun. Photo by: Martin Rey Edrick C. Santos ANTIPOLO The first thing that comes to your mind when you hear Antipolo is a pilgrimage to the famous church called Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Shrine. Aside from this, Antipolo has become a foodie’s hub, thanks to its variety of restaurants and cafes. Pinto Art Museum is also a famous tourist destination in Antipolo because of its unique artworks displayed such as paintings, sculptures, and other media. It’s also a good place to enjoy an overlooking view of the Metro Manila city lights. You can also explore the Mystical Cave, where you can find many interesting Photo by: Martin Rey Edrick C. Santos rock formations. MANILA In case you don’t want to travel out of the city, Manila itself offers lots of activities that you can enjoy on the long weekend. Revisit Philippine history and culture by going to the National Museum or exploring explore the historical Intramuros. Nearby is Binondo, where you can taste authentic and really affordable Chinese food. If you’re looking for something more modernised in art and culture, Bonifacio Global City is a great place for that. BGC is full of fancy restaurants, malls and cultural art parks in which you can enjoy taking photos. For staycations, there are many hotels in the Ortigas area and Makati Business District to stay in. In addition, the sunset of Manila Bay is too beautiful to miss, so better include it in Taken from: https://philihappy.com/ your itinerary. intramuros-manila-walled-city/ 6 manilascope.com | MAY 2018 NASUGBU Located just beside Tagaytay City, Nasugbu is famous for its white sand beach coves and beautiful mountains. Splash your way through the waves and relax with a refreshing summer drink. If you are into hiking, conquer the Nasugbu mountains such as Mt. Talamitam, Mt. Batulao, and Mt. Pico de Loro. Calaruega Church, also known as the Transfiguration Church, is one of the most popular churches in Nasugbu. It is surrounded with colourful flowers and a beautiful landscape view Photo by: Martin Rey Edrick C. Santos that is great for taking photos. Don’t miss out their bulalo as well. BOHOL The island of Bohol is known as the home of the Chocolate Hills and is located in the Visayas region. Consisting of amazing shores and white sand beaches, it is one of the favorite summer destinations for tourists. Aside from its beautiful beaches, there are many attractions to go to in Bohol, such as the Chocolate Hills, man-made forests, caves, old churches, and nature parks. You can also see the smallest monkey in the world called the tarsier, which can be found only in Bohol. Near Bohol is the island of Panglao, where you can also see beautiful white sand beaches. Taken from: www.wikipedia.com CEBU Another island that you can go to in the Visayas region is Cebu. This might be one of the best destinations for the Labor Day weekend because it has a lot to offer for tourists. A tour of Cebu City can give you a glimpse and understanding of its rich history and culture. Outside the city, there are several islands such as Sumilon Island and Badian Island that can be great escapes from the bustling city life. Thrilling activities like swimming with the whale sharks, which is in Oslob, and Photo by: Martin Rey Edrick C. Santos canyoneering in Badian, will complete your adventure in Cebu. Just the magnificent sightLEGAZPI of Mayon volcano would already CITYentice travelers to visit Legazpi City. Activities such as ATV and rafting in Sumlang Lake will give you a perfect viewing experience of the world-famous volcano. Other picturesque attractions near Legazpi include Cagsawa Ruins, Lignon Hill and Nature Park, Albay Wildlife and Nature Park, and Daraga Church.