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  • A Quick Visit at UST Museum

    A Quick Visit at UST Museum

    As a grad student at UST, one of the must-do experiences is to visit the UST Museum. It’s right inside the Main Building, and during one of my WCE document processing errands, I finally got the chance to drop by The museum isn’t big compared to others I’ve visited, but it holds a surprisingly wide…

  • Hotel Review: Kingsford Hotel in Pasay

    Hotel Review: Kingsford Hotel in Pasay

    My father turned 60 and asked for a relaxing staycation in Metro Manila. We wanted something easy and close to home, so Kingsford Hotel in Pasay felt like a good choice. We were a group of five adults and one child, so booking rooms took extra planning. We booked through Booking.com and arranged three rooms…

  • Silversmithing in the Philippines at Studio 925, Makati

    Silversmithing in the Philippines at Studio 925, Makati

    A few years ago, I started a small handmade jewelry business called Embracelet. I worked with acrylic and glass beads at first, then slowly shifted to gemstones like jade, angelite, and sunstone. It was a good run and honestly, I’d say it was successful. But at some point, I paused to focus on other things.…

  • Things to do in Liwliwa Zambales

    Things to do in Liwliwa Zambales

    If there’s one beach in Northern Luzon that I always keep coming back to, it’s Liwliwa Zambales. It doesn’t have powdery white sand. It doesn’t have luxury accommodations either. But there’s something about the beach community here that feels warm and welcoming, like you’re part of something. If you’re planning a trip, here are a few…

  • Stay Salty Beach House in Liwliwa Zambales Review

    Stay Salty Beach House in Liwliwa Zambales Review

    Last February, we found ourselves driving back to Zambales. This time with family in tow. Dee offered to drive from Metro Manila, so we were really looking forward to this weekend. We were seven adults and two kids. If you’ve tried booking a place in Zambales last minute, you’ll know how fast everything gets filled…