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Watsons and Civil Service Commission Fun Run

Watsons partnered with Civil Service Commission for R.A.C.E. to SERVE Fun Run

by Rodel Flordeliz
August 28, 2019
1 minute read

Watsons, Asia’s leading health, wellness and beauty retailer joins the Civil Service Commission National Capital Region (CSC NCR) in the R.A.C.E. to SERVE Fun Run happening on September 1, at the Quirino Grandstand, Manila.

With the theme “Civil Service at 119: Upholding Integrity and a High Trust Society,” the fun run aims to raise funds for the benefit of Pondong Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLBi) Program which honors public servants who sacrificed their lives in the service of the Filipinos. It will also serve as the kick-off activity to CSC’s 119th anniversary this September.

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(Review) Dormitos, The First Capsule Dormitory in the Philippines

by Rodel Flordeliz
May 24, 2019
8 minutes read

Redefining the dormitory concept in the Philippines comes Dormitos, the first Japanese-style capsule hostel in the Philippines. It’s first branch is centrally located at the metro’s busiest/transit Center – Cubao. Dormitos offers guest accessibility, security and privacy at a very reasonable price.

I’ve been eyeing to try this hostel since it opened, most especially after my personal trip in Japan, where capsule hostel originated. Luck have probably brought me on this day where I was able to try it finally. And being near to places like Smart Araneta Center and Cubao X made me even more excited to stay here for a night knowing that I could have other things to do around the area on my free time.

Continue reading and will tell you my personal review about the place.

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Museums you can Visit within Manila via LRT-1 commute (ikotMNL on International Museum Day)

by Rodel Flordeliz
May 17, 2019
2 minutes read

You might not know it but there are actually a handful of Museums you could find within Metro Manila. In fact just by taking a jeepney ride along Rizal Avenue or LRT-1, you could already be able to do a Museum day trip just in time for the International Museum Day coming May 18. Whether you like looking at art masterpieces or learning about science, history, and anything else under the sun, the Philippines main city got a museum you’ll love, all reachable by getting on the LRT-1.

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Day Tour: Siargao Island Hopping Tour – Guyam Island, Naked Island, and Daku Island

by Rodel Flordeliz
March 20, 2019
3 minutes read

A whole day is definitely recommended if you plan to do a Siargao Island Hopping tour in the Philippines. Aside from enjoying surfing, food, beach and scenery around the main tourist hub, General Luna, doing the Siargao Island Hopping tour will complete your trip to fully immerse your self in the place.

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How to go to Commission on Filipinos Overseas – Manila

by Rodel Flordeliz
March 11, 2019
2 minutes read

The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is a government agency under the office of the President that you could possibly encounter if ever you would be planning to be immigrant to another country. CFO’s major responsibility includes the upholding the interests, rights and welfare of overseas Filipinos and strengthening their ties with the Philippines. The agency is also committed to effectively and efficiently deliver gender-responsive policies, programs and services for the well-being and empowerment of the community of Filipinos overseas.