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Manila's Premier Night Food Market Makes Its Way to Cagayan De Oro

A Press Release Mercato Centrale , the popular food and lifestyle market from Metro Manila, will be bringing its food-tripping experience to Ayala Mall’s Centrio, Cagayan de Oro with MERCATO DE ORO starting December 7 (Saturday)! Mercato de Oro will feature a night food and entertainment market every Friday and Saturday (4pm-3am) and a morning gourmet food and ‘fresh and organic’ market every Saturday (7am-2pm). MERCATO DE ORO is managed by the Mercato Centrale group, which has successfully organized food markets in key Ayala Malls locations around Metro Manila which include MidnightMercato in Bonifacio Global City (The Fort), Taguig, Mezza Norte in Trinoma Mall, Quezon City and Cucina Andare (the first food truck market in the Philippines) in Glorietta Mall, Makati. We are excited to bring the successful formula that has made the Mercato Centrale group of markets such a hit among Metro Manila foodies: A variety of great-tasting, innovative and affordable food choices, a selection o

Money Conversations with Lil Girl

10.14.2013 8:15 am Conversation with my youngest daughter during breakfast... Youngest: Ma, pila na ang $10? (How much is $10?) Me: 400 pesos langga. (400 pesos, honey.) Youngest: four-zero-zero? Me: Yes. Youngest: Ngee, kamahal. (Nyay, so pricey.) After a few seconds... Youngest: Ma, may pa ang snow sa America kay kwarta. (Mom, it's a good thing if the snow in America is money.) Me: Ha? Ngano man? (Huh? Why is that?) Youngest: Basta. (Nothing.) Me: (Hilig jud ni cyag kwarta oi. Hahaha!) After a few minutes of silence, I asked her... Me: Nicky, unsa imong gusto pagdako nimo? (Nicky, what do you want in the future?) Youngest: Moadto ug America. (To go to America.) By the way, my youngest is still 5 years old but then I reckon she have a like for money as she can buy food that she wants to eat and things that she want to wear.

Paying 'It' Forward

This is one of my fave videos about Paying It Forward. Watch it and you'll see why. :) The first time I watched this video, it brought me to tears. My heart was moved. I then remembered the movie, Pay It Forward. Another fave of mine. And now, I am showing this video to my youngest daughter. In the middle part of the video, she then said, "Ma, gi pasa-pasa nila ang tabang (Mom, they passed on help to others)." I got teary-eyed. She's only 5 years old but then she got the message across. I have been volunteering on groups whenever I have spare time (I'm a single mom of two). I am not rich and all I can offer is my services for free. I always love to be a volunteer (whenever I can) and it gives me that different kind of happiness inside. Other people may not understand but someday they will. I just hope and pray that my daughters will also find time to help or rendering their services to others. Help comes in many forms.We may not easily decipher it but it's a g

Footnotes - An Inspiration to Every Feet

Footnotes provide references or citations that you found in articles.  Wait!  This isn’t the Footnotes that I’ll talk to you about. So, I’ll start again. Footnotes , an inspirational socks by Mark Bautista shares his journey to everyone through the words of inspiration that will guide everyone on their own struggles and travel through life . The quotes embedded in the socks will remind you to always put your best foot forward in each step that you will take. Each box has 7 socks with different notes and color. It is available on ankle and knee socks type. When you purchase 7 pairs of footnotes socks at Php 1499, you can get their limited edition box which can be used to organize your socks from Monday till Sunday. In addition to this, a Php 10.00 in every purchase will be contributed to the M.A.C Foundation. You can visit their site online at www.footnotes.ph , like their Facebook page and follow their Instagram . "FOOTNOTES" is not your ordinary pair of socks. It is inspira

Gifts and Treats by Emotera Goddess

A blogger and friend, Emotera Goddess, celebrated her one year old blog recently and she is giving her readers gifts and treats.  Among the prizes are: One year Domain and Hosting           For newbie bloggers out there, this one is perfect for you! Boyong's Special Bagoong           A local and sumptuous delicacy, a perfect match with 'mangga'. Boyong's Special Bagoong have pork bits so it can be a dish, as well. Emotera will be giving out five (5) bottles of 350 grams. This bagoong can also taste good when cooked like bagoong rice, ensalada and among others. This is definitely a must-try. Eat-All-You-Can at Chino's Deli           Who wouldn't like an eat-all-you-can from Cagayan de Oro's Homemade Meat Deli ? Chino's Deli served an all-day breakfast with fresh salad on the side. They have smoked chorizo, skinless longganisa, pork tocino, and beef tapa. Their newest product is the beef bacon (an alternative to bacon), so those who don't eat bacon (p