Tag Archives: Philippines

Thank you to all Vietnam frontliners!

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Saigonese

For the fourth consecutive day, Vietnam has no new Covid-19 case.  Fingers crossed that we’ve seen the end of Covid-19 in Vietnam. Vietnam has done a wonderful job in keeping the spread of the virus at a minimum. Amazing job! … Continue reading →

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[Covid-19] What is Vietnam doing differently compared to the Philippines?

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Saigonese

A friend from the Philippines sent me this update on Covid-19 Cases in the ASEAN region. And at this time, Vietnam has a total of 268 cases with 198 recovered. She was asking what is Vietnam doing differently compared to … Continue reading →

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Marawi Refugees Need Your Help

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Saigonese

Last week was not a good week for my home country, the Philippines. Rebels hostaged the town of Marawi, a town in Lanao del Norte, Mindanao (south of Philippines) and honestly, I don’t understand the news anymore. But what I know … Continue reading →

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Museo Orlina

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Saigonese

While we were going around Tagaytay City, I spotted a sign to Museo Orlina which was just a few meters away from the entrance of the subdivision where we were staying. Needless to say, I convinced our group into going. 😛 … Continue reading →

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Tripping in Tagaytay

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Saigonese

One of my favorite places near Manila is Tagaytay — especially before it became the weekend place for everybody. With it being an hour away (yes! If there’s no traffic) from the city, it’s the nearest place to unwind and … Continue reading →

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Philippine Consular Mission this December 2016

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Saigonese

I know I have been remiss about writing about the Consular Mission of the Philippine Embassy here in Ho Chi Minh City. To be updated on the events by our embassy, sign up by sending them an email at: hanoi.pe@dfa.gov.ph hanoipe1977@gmail.com … Continue reading →

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Philippine Consular Mission on March 2015

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Saigonese

The first consular mission this year 2015 is on March 14-15, 2015 (Saturday and Sunday). The time is from 9 am to 12 NN and 1:30 to 5PM. As in previous years, the venue will be at the Philippine Consulate … Continue reading →

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PH Trip: Crisostomo

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Saigonese

While in the Philippines, I didn’t know how much I’ve missed real Filipino cuisine than when we started looking for restaurants to dine in. We’ve missed out on a lot and our food bucket list is long. So on a … Continue reading →

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PH Food Trip: Kettle

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Saigonese

I honestly don’t know how you can watch your weight in the Philippines when the food is so good! In Manila, aside from going to historical and cultural sites, I’m pretty sure you will drop by the malls. They’re hard … Continue reading →

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PH Trip: Bawai’s Vietnamese Kitchen, Tagaytay

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Saigonese

On our 6th day in the Philippines, yes, we decided to have dinner at a Vietnamese restaurant, Bawai’s 😀 And it was ideal too because it was practically in the same area where we were staying in Tagaytay. We actually … Continue reading →

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