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Archive for February, 2008

15.02.08

Gwapotel: Cheap and clean accommodation

- Manila, Philippines, Travel & Commuting, Videos -

INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Erika Tapalla went to the Port Area in Manila to check out the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority’s Gwapotel inn, the country’s version of Japan’s capsule hotels, a type of cheap accommodation.

So, is Gwapotel any good? Watch the video and judge for yourself.


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12.02.08

Video: A tour of Pasig City’s Tiendesitas

- Philippines, Travel & Commuting, Videos -

INQUIRER.NET multimedia reporter Erika Tapalla checks out the different attractions Tiendesitas has to offer — and ends her tour with a kalesa ride. Video taken by Luigi Gonzalez and Erika Tapalla.


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Plus here’s a video of the pet store that sells exotic animals which Erika visited at Tiendesitas. Video taken by Ayo Supangco.


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04.02.08

Not the usual SM

- Cebu, Lawrence Casiraya, Philippines, Travel & Commuting, Videos -

By Lawrence Casiraya
INQUIRER.net

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CEBU, Philippines–I have never been to an SM mall this spacious. Not even that overly hyped Mall of Asia sitting near (no, on top of) Manila Bay.

While covering a Smart event held at SM Cebu, I got to kill some time in the recently opened North Wing. The picture above was taken from the second floor. Also this one below but from the other side — and on a different day, spot the difference yet?

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02.02.08

iVDO: Tour of Salcedo Community Market

- Makati, Philippines, Travel & Commuting, Videos -

ONE of the organizers of the Salcedo Community Market, Tricia Lichauco, recounts how the market was established and gives INQUIRER.net multimedia reporter Erika Tapalla a tour.


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