Open Letter to Gen. Honrado from The NAIAguy (@naiaguy)
June 28, 2013
Gen. Jose Angel Honrado (Ret)
General Manager
Manila International Airport Authority
Pasay City, Philippines
Dearest fellow aviator,
Hope this letter finds you well. It seems that you missed to reply on two email messages I sent to you regarding:
http://www.naiaguy.info/2013/01/22/dear-gen-honrado-issues-with-planespotters-again/
http://www.naiaguy.info/2012/11/13/an-open-letter-to-the-miaa-general-manager-planespotting/
I tend to believe that you had overlooked to send me your responses on those messages of mine (hoping that they were not misplaced nor intentionally discarded by your loyal assistants).
It has came to my attention that some MIAA personnel (particularly your IID and AGM-SES/APD people) again are “harassing” members of the Philippine Planespotters Group (PPSG), who often times watch planes land and fly out of Manila via the NAIA at the end of Runway 06/24 (outside of the airport’s perimeter fence; along the Multinational Avenue — a public domain).
Members of the PPSG are hobbyists, who are armed with just digital cameras (from the simple cellphone camera, to the point-and-shoot ones, and to a certain extent — dSLR’s for some). Did I mentioned that this group’s membership include our fellow aviators, aeronatutical engineers, private pilots, and even students from all over the country? There are even some local tourists who take time and exerts a little bit of effort going to that spot along Multinational Avenue just to take a shot or two of their favorite airlines before flying back to their hometowns.
I do not see the point of your security personnel shooing PPSG members away from the fence (which is already outside of the airport; along the public road called Multinational Avenue) to the extent of “inviting” them for questioning (by means of sending out a government vehicle to fetch them from the Multinational Avenue to the IID Office at the Basement of the NAIA Terminal 1) to the Intelligence and Investigation Department office of the airport for questioning.
In your response letter to me dated June 08, 2012 and if I may quote:
“There is no existing airport security regulation which prohibits plane spotters from taking pictures of airplanes from outside the NAIA perimeter fence. These plane spotters are not considered threats to airport security for as long as they keep their activities outside the restricted airside area.”
Will appreciate if you can enlighten and explain to your IID personnel what you meant of PPSG or planespotters, in general being NOT CONSIDERED as THREATS to airport security, since they are outside of the airside restricted area. Better, if you can define what is inside ando/or outside of the airside restricted area.
You see, PPSG members are here to help us promote a safer Philippine aviation industry. Not to mention that they are also contributing to the promotion of local tourism — with some of the photos taken by PPSG members being used by the local and foreign media. Also, in the event of an accident (knock on wood), who knows … maybe one of the PPSG members were able to capture something that may be of great value during such incident investigation?
Appreciate to receive your response the soonest.
PS: Let me remind you of RA9485 (Section 8B: All requests submitted shall be acted upon by the assigned officer or employee during the period stated in the Citizen’s Charter which shall not be longer than five (05) working days …”
Original Article
Friday, June 28, 2013
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Top 10 Oldest Restaurants in Manila
Alexander T. Magno | Published: Jun 16, 2013 - 8:00am
Original Article
Some of the fondest memories of Pinoys are set in restaurants, where they celebrate key events in their lives.
Baptisms, birthdays, graduations, or even just weekend family get-togethers--these are celebrated at the family's favorite restaurant. In fact, certain restaurants have become so revered that they have survived and served at least three generations of Filipinos. Some of them have changed their names, some have revamped their interiors, but their flavors have pretty much stayed the same. For this list, we picked the ones that were at least 50 years old and are still solely owned or managed by the descendants of those who established it.
SPOT.ph lists 10 restaurants that have so much history behind them.
10. SAVORY (1950)
201 Escolta Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila with various branches
Tel. no. 243-0336
Open from 9 a.m. to 12 midnight daily
In her article, "Classic chicken reinvented," Marge C. Enriquez, Lifestyle writer of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, discusses Savory's history: "It was established by Tony Ting, an emigré from Fujian, and his brothers, Mariano, José, and Vicente, who was the cook. Before the war, they opened Tops Café in Binondo which later became Savory in post-Liberation. The main attraction was the star anise-scented, mildly garlicky chicken, based on a Chinese recipe. They came in three sizes: spring, medium and regular at the price range of P4 to P6."
Today, the descendants of the Ting brothers continue to run Savory, which now has various branches all over Metro Manila. The original Savory's first branch, which is located at the foot of Jones Bridge, is still around. And yes, people still pronounce the name as "Sah-boh-ree." The Savory Chicken (P170 for half and P320 for whole) is still its bestseller.
9. LITTLE QUIAPO (1949)
90 Malakas St. Brgy. Piñahan, Quezon City
Tel. no. 922-4131
Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
In the old days, when somebody got a craving for ice cream he would think of the old Selecta restaurant on Dewey Boulevard. But for halo-halo, Little Quiapo on España Avenue, the place now occupied by a Shakey's branch, topped the list of places to visit.
Up to now, people rave about the Special Halo-Halo (P110) here, served in a tall parfait glass with long-handled spoons, not in a bowl as some newer places do. And more likely than not, customers couldn't resist ordering the other popular item here--the Pancit Palabok (P83).
Having built a reputation as a cool soda fountain, where courting couples dated, Little Quiapo has expanded its menu to include Filipino and Chinese dishes. The Quezon City branch has moved from Matino Street, near the Sulo Hotel, to a new location a few blocks away on Malakas Street, behind the SSS Building in Barangay Piñahan. There's another branch in Parañaque City.
8. MAX'S (1945)
Roxas Boulevard, Baclaran, Parañaque, Manila with various branches
Tel. no. 832-1991
Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Yes, there was a guy named Max, surnamed Gimenez, a teacher educated in Stanford University, who started the "The House That Fried Chicken Built."
It was probably all a matter of good-timing: It was 1945, with Manila newly liberated from the Japanese and much of it in ruins. As a break from mopping up duties, a lot of American GIs were around looking for a place to have a drink and some real home-cooked meal.
Max befriended some GIs who regularly visited him for drinks at his home in Quezon City, where he set up the first branch in Scout Tuazon Street. (The said Max's branch is currently under renovation.) Soon enough they insisted on paying for the drinks. Meantime, Max's niece, Ruby, would whip up some food from the kitchen--mainly steaks and chicken. The chicken was so good that it became famous through word-of-mouth.
It was Ruby who opened Max's on Roxas Boulevard, Baclaran in Parañaque City. The menu has expanded through the years, but Max's Fried Chicken (P161.70 to P476.30) has always been the restaurant's centerpiece.
7. ONGPIN MANOSA RESTAURANT CO. (1940)
926 Ongpin Street, Binondo, Manila
Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Saturday, closes earlier on Sundays
This Chinatown institution's most popular offering is not the usual siopao, mami, lumpia, pancit, or chicken dish. Their specialty is the Maki (P100 for a large bowl)--not the Japanese sushi dish--but a weird-looking gooey brown soup with chunks of tender pork topped with a sprinkling of onion leeks. (It's deliberately bland so that you can season the dish to your taste.)Their meatball-sized Siomai (P80 for four pieces) is also quite a treat.
If Chinatown seems too crowded for you, there's a branch on Banawe Street in Quezon City called the Mañosa Noodles, Seafoods, and Chops.
Alexander T. Magno | Published: Jun 16, 2013 - 8:00am
Original Article
Some of the fondest memories of Pinoys are set in restaurants, where they celebrate key events in their lives.
Baptisms, birthdays, graduations, or even just weekend family get-togethers--these are celebrated at the family's favorite restaurant. In fact, certain restaurants have become so revered that they have survived and served at least three generations of Filipinos. Some of them have changed their names, some have revamped their interiors, but their flavors have pretty much stayed the same. For this list, we picked the ones that were at least 50 years old and are still solely owned or managed by the descendants of those who established it.
SPOT.ph lists 10 restaurants that have so much history behind them.
10. SAVORY (1950)
201 Escolta Street, Sta. Cruz, Manila with various branches
Tel. no. 243-0336
Open from 9 a.m. to 12 midnight daily
In her article, "Classic chicken reinvented," Marge C. Enriquez, Lifestyle writer of the Philippine Daily Inquirer, discusses Savory's history: "It was established by Tony Ting, an emigré from Fujian, and his brothers, Mariano, José, and Vicente, who was the cook. Before the war, they opened Tops Café in Binondo which later became Savory in post-Liberation. The main attraction was the star anise-scented, mildly garlicky chicken, based on a Chinese recipe. They came in three sizes: spring, medium and regular at the price range of P4 to P6."
Today, the descendants of the Ting brothers continue to run Savory, which now has various branches all over Metro Manila. The original Savory's first branch, which is located at the foot of Jones Bridge, is still around. And yes, people still pronounce the name as "Sah-boh-ree." The Savory Chicken (P170 for half and P320 for whole) is still its bestseller.
9. LITTLE QUIAPO (1949)
90 Malakas St. Brgy. Piñahan, Quezon City
Tel. no. 922-4131
Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
In the old days, when somebody got a craving for ice cream he would think of the old Selecta restaurant on Dewey Boulevard. But for halo-halo, Little Quiapo on España Avenue, the place now occupied by a Shakey's branch, topped the list of places to visit.
Up to now, people rave about the Special Halo-Halo (P110) here, served in a tall parfait glass with long-handled spoons, not in a bowl as some newer places do. And more likely than not, customers couldn't resist ordering the other popular item here--the Pancit Palabok (P83).
Having built a reputation as a cool soda fountain, where courting couples dated, Little Quiapo has expanded its menu to include Filipino and Chinese dishes. The Quezon City branch has moved from Matino Street, near the Sulo Hotel, to a new location a few blocks away on Malakas Street, behind the SSS Building in Barangay Piñahan. There's another branch in Parañaque City.
8. MAX'S (1945)
Roxas Boulevard, Baclaran, Parañaque, Manila with various branches
Tel. no. 832-1991
Open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Yes, there was a guy named Max, surnamed Gimenez, a teacher educated in Stanford University, who started the "The House That Fried Chicken Built."
It was probably all a matter of good-timing: It was 1945, with Manila newly liberated from the Japanese and much of it in ruins. As a break from mopping up duties, a lot of American GIs were around looking for a place to have a drink and some real home-cooked meal.
Max befriended some GIs who regularly visited him for drinks at his home in Quezon City, where he set up the first branch in Scout Tuazon Street. (The said Max's branch is currently under renovation.) Soon enough they insisted on paying for the drinks. Meantime, Max's niece, Ruby, would whip up some food from the kitchen--mainly steaks and chicken. The chicken was so good that it became famous through word-of-mouth.
It was Ruby who opened Max's on Roxas Boulevard, Baclaran in Parañaque City. The menu has expanded through the years, but Max's Fried Chicken (P161.70 to P476.30) has always been the restaurant's centerpiece.
7. ONGPIN MANOSA RESTAURANT CO. (1940)
926 Ongpin Street, Binondo, Manila
Open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Saturday, closes earlier on Sundays
This Chinatown institution's most popular offering is not the usual siopao, mami, lumpia, pancit, or chicken dish. Their specialty is the Maki (P100 for a large bowl)--not the Japanese sushi dish--but a weird-looking gooey brown soup with chunks of tender pork topped with a sprinkling of onion leeks. (It's deliberately bland so that you can season the dish to your taste.)Their meatball-sized Siomai (P80 for four pieces) is also quite a treat.
If Chinatown seems too crowded for you, there's a branch on Banawe Street in Quezon City called the Mañosa Noodles, Seafoods, and Chops.
FINALLY!! Make-over for tired NAIA Terminal 1
Internationally renowned Filipino designers have agreed to give the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 a much-needed makeover for free, Malacanang said on Wednesday.
"The Cobonpue Group will be allowed to do the interiors of NAIA 1 building with Architect (Andy) Locsin handling the architectural services, and Architect Locsin will be architect of record," Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Abaya said in a statement read over state-run Radyo ng Bayan on Wednesday.
These designers are Kenneth Cobonpue, Royal Pineda, and Budji Layug.
"For the greeters’ area, it will still be Architect Locsin doing the conceptual design and the architect of record. The Cobonpue Group will help out in the interiors," Abaya added.
Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the Cobonpue Group has offered their services pro bono.
The Cobonpue group initially offered their design plan for the airport in 2011.
The government has set aside P2.8 billion for the rehabilitation of NAIA Terminal 1.
Article by Interaksyon
Designs by Mr. Cobonpue
"The Cobonpue Group will be allowed to do the interiors of NAIA 1 building with Architect (Andy) Locsin handling the architectural services, and Architect Locsin will be architect of record," Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) Secretary Joseph Abaya said in a statement read over state-run Radyo ng Bayan on Wednesday.
These designers are Kenneth Cobonpue, Royal Pineda, and Budji Layug.
"For the greeters’ area, it will still be Architect Locsin doing the conceptual design and the architect of record. The Cobonpue Group will help out in the interiors," Abaya added.
Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the Cobonpue Group has offered their services pro bono.
The Cobonpue group initially offered their design plan for the airport in 2011.
The government has set aside P2.8 billion for the rehabilitation of NAIA Terminal 1.
Article by Interaksyon
Friday, June 21, 2013
Birthday Lunch at Yabu, House of Katsu
It's my Birthday!! I woke up around 9 am and feeling great about myself! I realized how blessed I am and how I am loved by many people. I went to the dentist (my cousin is a dentist) to have my teeth cleaned and do some sot of fixing.
After the dentist, I went straight to SM Megamall to eat lunch at YABU. It's my second time at yabu and their food never fails to satisfy one's craving!
Seafood Set (P545): Salmon, Black Tiger Prawn, Oyster, and Crab. Everything is such a bliss! everything is so yummy! Cabbage was a delight! Rice was white as snow! I ended up asking for 4 service of rice and 3 service of cabbage. =)
Yummy!!
Choco Lava. (P155) So chocolate-y and so yummy! sweet ending! :)
Aftermath.
2/F Atrium, SM Megamall
Mandaluyong City
631-1192
After Yabu, I went to church to attend Mass and I felt the love of all the people around me, my friends, family, colleague, and especially God. I realized how lucky and blessed I am.
As I grew older I become wiser, responsible, and priorities are changing. It's such a nice day to celebrate alone (not to emote) to realize things, and to know yourself better. Of course, a small dinner gathering after with my family!
Happy 23rd Birthday to me!! :)
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Lunch at Beijing Day 3
After the tour at the great wall our group headed for lunch (I fell asleep during the trip because I was so tired from climbing the steep steps of the wall). I was very impressed with our lunch that day because there were a lot of appetizing dishes that was served.
Appetizers (Nuts, Sausage, bean sprouts, noodles, and vegetable)
Dumplings. It was disappointing and unappetizing, I was expecting it would be memorable and very tasty.
Fried Rice. It was okay not really memorable =)
Vegetable. I didn't taste this.
I don't recall if this is beef or pork but it was definitely yummy! It was a little sweet and little salty.
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Lunch at Beijing Day 2
After the tour at the Forbidden City, we headed for lunch and unfortunately the food was not good. Chinese food is basically oily compare to other cuisine. After the lunch I was still hungry.
Sauteed bokchoi. Oily and tasteless.
This was the only dish that has taste. Beaded Fish with a hint of salty flavor.
I don't know what is this but I know this are carrots. I didn't eat this since I'm not a fan of carrots especially if it sauteed like this.
Rich Chinese businessman bullies PAL cabin crew, denied entry to PH
By Ben R. Rosario
Published: June 1, 2013
This rich Chinese businessman picked the wrong Filipino to bully.
Forty seven year old tourist Biqing Liu found this out when he was denied entry to the Philippines and sent back on a first available flight to Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China at 11:30 am on Saturday.
Biqing was accosted by three airport policemen at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport II immediately upon his arrival on Friday from Shanghai on board Philippine Airlines flight PR 337.
Philippine immigration authorities said Biqing was the subject of a complaint by PAL cabin crew members led by Josef Randall Tolentino who accused the Chinese tourist of rudeness and for trying to bully him before their takeoff at Pudong.
Tolentino recounted that while an stewardess was preparing hot face towels for passengers, Biqing “barged” into the galley and grabbed one hot towel by “reaching over the shoulders” of the crew.
He said Biqing then looked at him then whisked the hot towel towards his face thereby splattering the excess hot water “all over my face.”
Seeing what happened, flight purser Catherine Guinto politely asked Biqing against misbehaving inside the cabin but the Chinese national “maintained his rude and arrogant demeanor” that he even shouted at the Chinese interpreter and Shanghai airport ground staff members to apologize to the crew.
At this juncture, the crew decided to ask airport authorities to off load Biqing but their request was rejected.
Tolentino said he decided to file a formal complaint against Biqing upon their arrival at the NAIA 2.
“Upon reading the purser's report and hearing out my complaint, PAL and Immigration officers immediately processed the passenger for deportation on the first available flight back to PUdong,” he recounted in his Facebook post of the encounter with Biqing.
“Let this small act and incident show the people of China that they cannot mistreat Filipinos and get away with it!,” declared Tolentino, who turned out to be the son of retired Chief Supt. Ameto Tolentino, former regional commander of PNP Region II and Rowena Ponce Enrile, sister of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile.
“I’m proud of my roots but I am prouder to be a Filipino,” he told Manila Bulletin.
Manila Bulletin Article
Published: June 1, 2013
This rich Chinese businessman picked the wrong Filipino to bully.
Forty seven year old tourist Biqing Liu found this out when he was denied entry to the Philippines and sent back on a first available flight to Pudong International Airport in Shanghai, China at 11:30 am on Saturday.
Biqing was accosted by three airport policemen at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport II immediately upon his arrival on Friday from Shanghai on board Philippine Airlines flight PR 337.
Philippine immigration authorities said Biqing was the subject of a complaint by PAL cabin crew members led by Josef Randall Tolentino who accused the Chinese tourist of rudeness and for trying to bully him before their takeoff at Pudong.
Tolentino recounted that while an stewardess was preparing hot face towels for passengers, Biqing “barged” into the galley and grabbed one hot towel by “reaching over the shoulders” of the crew.
He said Biqing then looked at him then whisked the hot towel towards his face thereby splattering the excess hot water “all over my face.”
Seeing what happened, flight purser Catherine Guinto politely asked Biqing against misbehaving inside the cabin but the Chinese national “maintained his rude and arrogant demeanor” that he even shouted at the Chinese interpreter and Shanghai airport ground staff members to apologize to the crew.
At this juncture, the crew decided to ask airport authorities to off load Biqing but their request was rejected.
Tolentino said he decided to file a formal complaint against Biqing upon their arrival at the NAIA 2.
“Upon reading the purser's report and hearing out my complaint, PAL and Immigration officers immediately processed the passenger for deportation on the first available flight back to PUdong,” he recounted in his Facebook post of the encounter with Biqing.
“Let this small act and incident show the people of China that they cannot mistreat Filipinos and get away with it!,” declared Tolentino, who turned out to be the son of retired Chief Supt. Ameto Tolentino, former regional commander of PNP Region II and Rowena Ponce Enrile, sister of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile.
“I’m proud of my roots but I am prouder to be a Filipino,” he told Manila Bulletin.
Manila Bulletin Article
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