Manila Commuter on Jul 31 2008 | Filed under: Taxis
The Search for Atchara A craving for atchara (pickled papaya) led to the grocery in Robinsons Metro East on Marcos Highway on 30 July 2008, since I couldn’t find my preferred brand in Rustan’s Gateway and Ali Malls. I was successful in finding the desired atchara, but I had a great time picking out other [...]
Manila Commuter on Jul 30 2008 | Filed under: LRT
Going Home at Rush Hour When I looked at my watch, I inwardly groaned. It was 5.33pm on 29 July 2008, and the thought of slugging it out during rush hour was not appealing. After a quick goodbye and thank you to Cinderella Director Bobby Garcia for the preview tickets, my friend, Noodles Chua, and [...]
Manila Commuter on Jul 29 2008 | Filed under: Around the World
What will you do if a girl wearing a coat boards the MRT or LRT, then suddenly strips it off to reveal a bra and thong? Not satisfied with the scanty attire, she’ll also start dancing. And not just any dancing either. It’s the strip pole kind, as in, she’ll grab the pole and [...]
Manila Commuter on Jul 28 2008 | Filed under: Around Metro Manila