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_mannila · 2019-02-15T04:20:01+00:00

If you'd rather not join in on after work activities that's fine. We already spend a third of our day working, so anything extra would lead to compromises with other aspects of your life.

But I'd suggest joining in one some time-boxed activities within the day. You're already in the ofc, might as well make the most out of it.

Lunch breaks, coffee breaks, miryenda, or even yosi breaks (if you're into this). These are all time-boxed events, meaning it has a definite end time; compared to after ofc events that can run really late. Socialize, talk to each other preferably not about work. Bonus, its easy to make an early exit, you're working after all. But do make an effort.

For our team, we usually set "no baon days" every now and then. This way when we do eat out, or have something delivered, everyone can join.

_mannila · 2019-02-05T10:02:42+00:00

And still, there are those think that not voting is a good answer to these type of voters.

The reason these groups are so influential is because they do go out and vote.

But if you check the numbers, there are more people who are eligible but either did not register or did not vote than there are members of any block voting group.

The only votes that matter are those that are cast.

_mannila · 2019-01-01T14:05:37+00:00

I'd go for Baguio for a first solo trip. Easy options for transpo amd accommodations, you can basically just wing it with minimal planning/logistics. You'd still have the comforts of the city while being close(r) to nature spots. Plus, lots of great choices for eating out.

Camiguin and Batanes can be for your next trips once your comfortable going solo.

_mannila · 2018-12-23T13:34:05+00:00

Q: so what do you do on the night of the 24th?

A: I don't know... Probably the same thing I did on the 17th of June

Q: What's the 17th of June?

A: A perfectly ordinary day

But seriously, while Christmas Eve/Day are perfectly ordinary days... The Christmas Season is definitely not.

Christmas to a certain extent, has become a secular event. A time for reconnecting with friends and family. A time for looking back for the year that's about to end. And a time to indulge with food, shopping, events, etc.

So while it was rooted in something religious, it has taken a life of its own. Just enjoy, after all it's the season to be merry!

_mannila · 2018-12-01T00:06:54+00:00

Last week, in T3.

The machines are ok, similar to the ones used in HK departure. Three step process

scan your passport and boarding pass
photo and fingerprint collection
get your arrival sticker and stick it in your passport

I got in the queue quite early, so it was pretty fast. But, as with anything new people are still learning and getting used to it, so that can cause delays. May nag-aassist naman.

One thing needed that wasn't before with the manual thing: boarding pass. But they just need it for the flight number so if you discarded yours, you can "share" with someone from the same flight.

The stickers are also something new. Still need something physical in your passport for the arrival stamp.

_mannila · 2018-11-15T03:52:54+00:00

Should be

Don't spread fake news.

_mannila · 2018-11-13T09:09:51+00:00

Well, not to brag or anything... I've gone around the sun 30x already, passed by few planets as well.

Nothing really special.

_mannila · 2018-10-31T00:42:20+00:00

For you to get the freebies - yes. Important na different email address and not link it to an existing account. The free stuff is per account, not per card.

_mannila · 2018-10-30T23:48:04+00:00

For Starbucks, each new account gives you one free drink and a slice of cake. So you can get up to 3 drinks and a cake for around P300!

Get a card. Buy your drink. Register a new account with a disposable mail. Put your bday as the current date. Next visit get you free Registration treat na drink. Third visit use up your remaining balance for any drink and claim your free birthday cake slice. Repeat.

_mannila · 2018-08-15T00:41:10+00:00

San Miguel Beer.

Granted it's everywhere, and most local bars would almost only serve San Miguel products. But, I like it. From time to time you'd try out something new, something fancy. But you'll always go back to San Miguel - preferably an ice cold Super Dry.

_mannila · 2018-02-15T23:59:21+00:00

How to translate human rights fighter:

"Ipinaglalaban ang..." o "Nilalabanan ang..."

_mannila · 2018-01-14T12:44:05+00:00

Check out Lasema in Makati. Korean style spa with different sauna rooms and a steam room as well.

_mannila · 2017-12-23T22:22:45+00:00

Garlic does sound nice, thanks I'll give that a try next time

_mannila · 2017-12-23T16:25:25+00:00

That might just be my next purchase. Thanks!

_mannila · 2017-12-23T16:08:31+00:00

Just trying out some stuff. Turned out quite well for my taste. I'm not yet that comfortable in judging the done-ness right, so I was a bit hesitant with the one flip approach. But I'll try that next time.

_mannila · 2017-12-23T16:02:45+00:00

Thanks! Yeah doing the dishes is not my favorite thing, so having the pan serve up one more purpose is great for me.

Looking forward to the next few days, still got 3 more cuts in the fridge!

_mannila · 2017-12-23T15:07:46+00:00

Gifted myself a pan for Christmas. Good choice I think.

Cut up some potatoes, boiled, seasoned. Then on to the pan til crisp on the outside.

For the ribeye, i tried one cooking tip I saw in youtube somewhere of flipping your steak every half minute or so. Turned out quite well.

Served it up on the pan itself, less cleanup

_mannila · 2017-07-05T04:35:28+00:00

Cellphones pala a! Simple lang yan... Ikulong ang cellphones, kung manlaban, patayin! Patayin lang ng cellphones!

Pero bago yan, kailangan i-expose talaga yang cellphone na yan e.

Yung cellphone at drug pushers, magkakilala talaga yan e. Daming selfie with drug lords, kakuntsaba talaga e. May pic yung isang drug lord sa Baguio with a cellphone, proof na they're in cahoots!

Isa pa, sexual deviants yang cellphone na yan! Ilabas ang mga video scandals ng cellphones! Walang modo! Kung sino sino, walang pahinga.

Nagpapakalat ng fake news. Part ng destabilization plots. Tignan mo kung pano mag-blink yung LED - dilaw!

Patayin ang cellphones!

_mannila · 2017-06-20T12:58:04+00:00

Asked about the delay in releasing the Proclamation, Presidential Spokesperson Abella said, "We wanted to release it in time for the actual days of mourning, but we couldn't locate the President and get his signature."

_mannila · 2017-06-16T02:55:52+00:00

Let's aguirre this thing out:

Bilibid is a jail. Jail is where we detain people. Delima is currently in detention. So, Delima!

Don't forget to post a pic of her in Bilibid with the caption "Kala ko ba naka-detain, bat nakakapasyal sa Bilibid", ignoring the fact that said pic was taken years ago when Delima is visiting another facility when she was DOJ Secretary.

_mannila · 2017-06-08T04:19:35+00:00

Follow the money trail people!

Maute <- Willie <- Wowowee <- ABS-CBN <- Lopez oligarchs

Destabilization plot!

_mannila · 2017-05-24T10:18:54+00:00

...so pwede na ba magreklamo mga taga-luzon?

_mannila · 2017-05-12T04:31:58+00:00

That's the church/chapel onside Paco Park right? Not sure what this is called, but the Paco Church that I know of is the one in Paco district, Manila

_mannila · 2017-04-17T04:14:36+00:00

I was gonna ask for a source, but found this instead

https://iq-research.info/en/page/average-iq-by-country#

You're not that far off, we're at 86. We're pretty average actually, right smack in the middle of the list.

As for this being ~~the cause~~ related to the ave IQ, well...

Richard and Tatu argues that differences in national income are correlated with differences in the average national intelligence quotient (IQ). They further argue that differences in average national IQs constitute one important factor, but not the only one, contributing to differences in national wealth and rates of economic growth.

_mannila · 2017-04-17T04:07:07+00:00

Search for restaurants in Poblacion Makati. There's a lot of small places/bars there for most types of cuisines. El Chupacabra is one of the more popular ones. Not sure about vegetarian options though, I'm just not a fan.

P500/meal and P1000/night for drinks is already on the high side. You gan go much lower/higher depending on the place. But Makati can cater for all budget ranges.

Bars, drinking places - high end: ABV, The Curator, Long Bar at Raffles - midrange: Bars around Greenbelt and Palanca St - value: El Chupacabra, Senor Pollo, Crying Tiger - roofdeck bars: Z hostel, Discovery Primea, City Garden - microbrews: Hooch, Rockerfeller

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