Feb 2 2010

Where to find organic “products” in Manila

Posted in Manila Restaurants, tourmanila.info by Manila Freak |

Healthy Options has the most variety of imported packaged food and personal care products. Read the labels carefully because not all the products are organic and some cosmetics still have artificial preservatives. Multiply.com and Etsy.com showcase several local entrepreneurs that produce organic personal care products.

Rustan’s Supermarket has an organic produce section with vegetables priced at 30%-50% more than their non-organic counterparts. Rustan’s also carries Seventh Generation recycled tissue paper, trash bags, and household cleansers.

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Jan 25 2010

Trivia or Facts about the Philippines

Posted in tourmanila.info by Manila Freak |

These interesting trivia about the Philippines will entice you to explore its 7, 107 islands.

Every country has its idiosyncrasies and the Philippines is no exception. In fact, these quirks are what make our people and the culture even interesting. Here, we bring you strange, entertaining, and humorous bits of trivia to make you fall in love with the islands.

For Filipinos, there’s always a reason to celebrate, whether it’s a saint’s feast day or a bountiful harvest. And yet, there’s also room for honoring a fruit with concerts, street dancing, a regatta and even a 4×4 offroad challenge — in this case the sweet pineapple at Pinyasan sa Daet or Pineapple Festival, which takes place every June in Daet, Camarines Norte.

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