The Rape of the Manila Metropolitan Theater

After today's grind, I happened to pass by this beautiful structure called the Manila Metropolitan Theater. Since high school, I have always wished that this structure will come back to life again and open its doors to those who are seeking the arts. Until this day, that dream is still alive.

The theater was designed by Juan Arellano during the 1930s. Architect Arellano is also the man behind the Legislative Building and the Manila Central Post Office. This is how the theater looks like now.

Umiyak ang umaga

Anong sinulat ni Enteng at Joey diyan

Sa pintong salamin

Di ko na mabasa

Pagkat merong nagbura

Ewan ko at ewan natin

Sinong nagpakana?

At bakit ba tumilapon ang Spoliarium

Diyan sa paligid mo?

-Spoliarium, Eraserheads

Best Tasting Spanish Bread

Spanish Bread is very popular in the Philippines. Despite its name, it is believed that the Spaniards did not actually hand down this yummy bread to the Filipinos.

My favorite Spanish Bread can be bought at PhP 5 each in an old bakery in Pureza St., Sta. Mesa, Manila. A few years ago, Julie's Bakeshop built one of their stalls in front this old bakeshop. Guess which one still stands until this day?

It's the old Spanish Bread bakery.

Angel's Burger

Angel's Burger is a popular burger stand in the Philippines. They popularized the Buy 1, Take 1 promo of burgers and they are open 24 hours. I was very surprised to see some of their stands in places as far as Talisay, Batangas and Tagaytay. I think Angel's Burger is all over the Philippines by now.

I like Angel's Burger a lot. During late night works, it is my companion being near my place in Sta. Mesa. Aside from satisfying my stomach hunger, it's a huge marketing case in my head. How can a humble burger stand be as big as this now?

The Magnolia Residences x Real Living Magazine

Last October 2014, a group of interior designers worked on the few units of The Magnolia Residences. Below are the photos of their works.

This project by Robinsons Land is located in New Manila, Quezon City. For two consecutive years, 2013 and 2014, The Magnolia Residences was awarded as Best Mixed-Use Development Project in the Philippines by the Asia Pacific Property Awards Development. 

The Magnolia Residences is still at pre-selling phase! For sample computations and viewing of sample units, please contact Mark Delgado at +63-998-367-0545 or at markjosephdelgado@ymail.com.