Dropped by Manila Zoo, a tiny zoo about 15 minutes’ drive from Makati CBD last Saturday. Entrance fee is a lot cheaper than Singapore Zoological Gardens (40 pesos, or about S$1.30), but understandably so, as the scale and facilities are also less impressive. In fact, some of the animals looked like they were pretty uncomfortable… Read More »
Went to SM Malls of Asia to watch the World Pyro Olympics this evening. Actually wanted to have dinner at the “mall” but didn’t realise it was still under construction. Had to queue for food at Jollibee on wheels from 6.30pm to 8pm. Frustrating wait. Fortunately, the first fireworks display (by the team from People’s… Read More »
Is this Paris?[… ahem, ahem]Yes, I think it is Paris.[… ahem, ahem]But I’m not sure…[… ahem, ahem]Yes, it must be Paris. In case you’re wondering what the hell is going on, this isn’t a write-up on some stupid game show for people with irrepressible throat itch. Rather, it’s a little reflection of my trip to… Read More »
If there’s one nation that can predict Armageddon with certainty, it must be the Taiwanese. Switch on the television during a normal weekday, and you’ll be able to catch a stock “guru” confidently putting his reputation on the table for his guaranteed profit-making stock pick. Flip over to a talk show, and you’ll see Mr… Read More »
Undoubtedly, the Vietnamese have a killer instinct. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have survived so many wars (the First Indochina War against Japanese, Chinese and mostly French colonialists, and the Second Indochina War – the American part of the Vietnam War, or simply “American War” to the Vietnamese) within such a short span of time (1945-1975). True,… Read More »