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• February 9, 2011, Reneboy julagting (Don2x) writes: yes... i believe first empresion could affect the last conclusion ,, what we see could what we believe...in other way it could be dis courage you to get interest this kind of establishment in the first stage..eventhough its nothing behind what was the outside view of this place..
• February 9, 2011, Joan writes: what happen to this window is thy use water from the top of the window sliding down, specially at night thy switch on the water with some light effects and sometime the water use to liks outside and it dosent look nice,coz I use to pass this place before when I was still working in this side of Fort.And the management should take some action about this problem.coz this restaurant is like 2 years old,,,too early to get bankrupt :) hope you understand my broken english :)
• February 9, 2011, Jan writes: Hi Joan, That explains the dirty looking window. But it is still not a good sight during the day.....
• February 12, 2011, joop writes: HiJan. We observed that here in the Philippines you can hardly find a decent and clean toilet in a restaurant or bar, even in the good ones , the only ones that are showing that it is possible to have a good and clean restroom are the restaurants like Mc Donalds, Jollibee, KFC, Chow King. We hate it may be once it will change.

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• August 2, 2011, COVEN writes: tingin ko dapat ipagbawal lahat ng motorcycles sa highway. they are irresponsible drivers who does not consider the safety of others when they are driving. pagewang gewang sa daan. walang pakielam kung may kotse sa kaliwa o sa kanan. kotse pa umiiwas sa kanila! kapag may nabangga naman haharurutan ka ng motor!! pang subdivision lang ganitong mode of transportation. minsan pa may makikita kang motor na may angkas na dalawang bata at misis tapos overtake ng overtake! pagwang gewang ang driving! kawawa mga kotse. reckless drivers ang mga nagmomotor!!
• August 2, 2011, Jan writes: Although I do not understand much Filipino, I agree that motor cyclists are behaving badly when driving.

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• September 6, 2010, reneboy l. julagting writes: hello ..just new and by passers at your site.. but its nice .. all true about the philippines .. the place most called a paradise... thank you and there's a site like this which i can view real philipines... best regards to all...
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• June 20, 2010, Bathroom Store writes: Hi, This is indeed a very informative post indeed, helpful both for locals and for expats and of course I would need it as I am soon traveling down to Manila next month or in the mid of August. Regards, Andrea
• July 9, 2010, Kuko Ako writes: What an excellent and useful site (http://www.metromaniladirections.com/). I'm so glad someone came up with the idea of providing directions and building a web site. I'm originally from the Manila, but still find this extremely useful.
• July 9, 2010, Jan writes: Hi Kuko, Thanks for visiting my website. When I came across this website I thought it might be usefull to many, that's why I posted it on my site.
• July 18, 2010, Metro Manila Directions writes: Hi Jan, Once again, thanks for sharing our websites to your readers. We have just created a Metro Manila Map page. It's an interactive map that shows all the places that we have already indexed around Metro Manila and gives a better picture of all the possible places one can visit in Metro Manila. You might want to visit: http://www.metromaniladirections.com/p/metro-manila-map.html Thanks, Metro Manila Directions
• July 21, 2010, Jan writes: Hi, Thanks for the update. It will be usefull to lots of readers.
• August 12, 2010, elbarako writes: Get a garmin from these guys... http://www.perspective-gis.com/garmin-compatible-philippine-maps Tried it and it works..
• August 13, 2010, Jan writes: elbarako, Thanks for visiting my website and leaving this comment. A GPS might be a good idea, but are those maps updated regularely? Streets are changing all the time, U-turns are closed and new ones are made almost daily. How can garmin fix this problem?
• August 25, 2010, Mike Mc Carthy writes: Hi Jan, great site and info. I am Irish and contemplating moving to Philippines probably for 6 month periods for now. I will be moving in "Somewhere" with my Filipina girlfriend and her 2 kids. I have been checkinh all the locations in South Manila, Quezon, Makati, Alabang, Bacoor etc. Like you say prices for houses vary a lot depending on size, location, security level. I am getting more and more apprehensive about the move, because of all the kidnappings, hijackings, assaults against Foreigners. Some of the latest were as a resault of criminals being tipped off by Airport police, about foreigners returning to manila. Is it as bad as the World media would make out, or is it simply about taking normal and basic precautions when moving about a big city. I have never been in Phil though we have vacationed for the last 3 years in Koh Samui Thailand, last year for over 1 month Thanks
• August 25, 2010, Jan writes: Hi Mike, Thanks for visiting my website and leave a comment. Visiting the Philippines is the same as visting any other large country or city. Everybody has to take the necesssary precautions for his own safety. Always be alert on 'helpfull' people. The are not always as helpfull as they want to look like. When you come to the Philippines, I wouyld advise you to book a hotel in advance and have you picked up from the airport by the hotel. Almost every hotel gives this service, and it is cheaper and safer than a taxi. Send me private mail with more questions if you have some.

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• May 18, 2010, marie writes: wow! interesting. I've read a lot about dapitan and kanlaon st. in some home mags. but never had the chance to visit. your article made made me want to go there asap. nice!
• May 19, 2010, Jan writes: Hi Marie, Thanks for visiting my website. I hope you enjoy Dapitan as much as we do!
• May 22, 2010, Tom writes: Hey next time we're in Manila you can take us over there. :) They used to have a lot of places like that but it is harder to find them now.
• May 22, 2010, Jan writes: Tom, Just let me know when you are in Manila and I will show you this and other places (I still have to wrire about them).
• November 26, 2010, crystaldrop writes: thanks for a wonderful visit to your site.
• September 22, 2011, joyce writes: this is great, i will go here!
• September 22, 2011, Jan writes: Hi Joyce, You are lucky because this time of the year there's lots of nice Christmas decor and very affordable!

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