Bourne Legacy Trailer!

Here you go, car chase along EDSA. #morefuninthephilippines You will see jeepneys, pedicabs, EDSA traffic!

Jeepney Music

If you have been away from the Philippines for some time, hearing jeepneys will be a delight. But what if you hear it with a beat? Such as this cool mix from GRNMNGO (Green Mango)?

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How to Get To Tutuban Commercial Center?

The Pinoy Shopping Experience. And indeed, this place does not disappoint. Tutuban Center provides a bargain haven in the shopping world known as Divisoria. The Night Market is a must-visit for those who want to avoid the hustle and bustle during the day but still get a good steal out of RTW shirts, gift items, delicacies, and everything "under the sun".

Formerly a PNR central station, this big area was converted to an air-conditioned mall in the early 90's and since then has housed bargain and wholesale stores. Robinson's Department Store and Supermarket can be found here as well as the Prime Block Mall. The original malls are Tutuban Mall, Centermall 1 and Centermall 2.

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Travel Tips (Part 2) - Googly Gooey Style!

And now here's Part 2 of the travel tips brought to you by MetroManilaDirections.com and illustrated by our awesome and talented friends from GooglyGooeys.com. Check out Part 1 in case you missed it or if you want a refresher:)

So again, remember:
6. Only bring what you need!
7. Budget your trip
8. Get some rest before you travel
9. If it's a foreign territory, bring a map with you
10.Enjoy! Leave your worries behind and focus on your travel

Once again, thanks so much Ponggo and Tipsy for this wonderful collab! :) Hoping for more amazing illustrations from you guys! And everyone, remember, it's more fun in the Philippines, but you make it more more fun if you follow our Travel Tips:)

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Travel Tips (Part 1) - Googly Gooey Style!

It is indeed more fun in the Philippines and there is no better way to support that than traveling around the country. Start here in Metro Manila, where there are a lot of hidden gems! But before that, here are some tips to make your traveling fun and hassle-free, illustrated by the awesome couple Ponggo and Tipsy at Googlygooeys.com!

So remember:
1. Plan out your trip, make a list of things to do.
2. Organize Carpools
3. Charge thy gadgets
4. Remember the key numbers in case of emergency
5. Make sure you're ready for the weather.

Oh by the way, speaking of hidden gems, well, our friends at Googly Gooeys recently bagged the Hidden Gem award in the recent Nuffnang Asia Pacific Blog Awards. Make sure that you check out their awesome illustrations at GooglyGooeys.com. Follow them on twitter and like their Fan page to get more updates!

Here is Part 2!

Commemorative One-Peso Coins - Have You Seen One Already?

Have you seen the new one-peso coin? According to the Bangko Central ng Pilipinas (BSP), this one-piso legal tender coin commemorates the 150th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal. Ironically, this was launched on Rizal's death month (December last year).

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New DOT Tourism Slogan and Logo: It's More Fun in the Philippines

The Department of Tourism, spearheaded by Secretary Ramon "Mon" Jimenez, has just launched today the new campaign line to boost the tourism industry in the country. As a great start for 2012, the campaign aims to get tens of millions of tourists by 2016. Developed by BBDO Guerrero, the slogan is It's More Fun In The Philippines.

The campaign aims to answer the question "Why Philippines?" or "Bakit Pilipinas"?

Secretary Jimenez has been sending hints the past few days through his twitter account @MonJQuotes:

The new tourism line is grounded on basic, truthful communication between two persons


The new tourism line is a campaign for people who haven't seen the #Philippines.


The new tourism line allows the Filipinos to take the line and own it to themselves

The new tourism line is not a manufactured line; it's drawn from the way Filipinos have touched the lives of tourists.

And we totally agree! And yes, one of the things they want to showcase is: COMMUTING. MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES

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Ate Vangie Strikes Again: Giving Directions Pinoy Style

Yes, the Pinay version of Siri, Ate Vangie, strikes again and this time she shows us how a Pinoy virtual assistant would provide directions. All we can say is that Ate Vangie hit the right spot!
Filipinos provide directions in a "photographic" (or anything sensory) manner, meaning, we find it easier to provide directions based on what we usually see, hear, or feel. Here in Metro Manila Directions, we try our best to provide directions in a way that is methodical but sometimes it's better to just say: "turn right when you see the house with the red gate", "ride the tricycle that you see in front of the police station", or "enter the first parlor when you get off from the jeepney". Sometimes we find ourselves answering "it takes 10 minutes" rather than "it's five kilometers away" when we're asked how far a place is. This is because Filipinos are more sensitive to habits learned and would rather refer to that than give formal directions.