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Chuck Lidell in MOA today
Blogs are reporting that MMA fighter Chuck Liddell will be here today, September 21, 2008 for a quick visit. According to news reports, there are no concrete details yet on what he’ll be doing in MOA but fans will surely be coming in hoards so come early and reserve your place. Read more...
Published 2 weeks ago

29th Manila International Book Fair
Mark your calendars! From the 12th to 16th of September, 300 exhibitors from all over the Philippines and all over the world will converge at the SMX Convention Center for the 29th Manila International Book Fair (MIBF). With the theme “Words without Borders,” the MIBF celebrates the power of... Read more...
Published 2 months ago

Introducing The Hub
If Metblogs is a city, hub.metblogs is the playground. We kept hearing from people that one of their favorite parts of Metblogs was meeting and interacting with readers and writers from other parts of the world, as well as getting requests for more ways that readers could be involved besides just... Read more...
Published 2 months ago

NAIA 3 open for business
NAIA 3 finally had its first departure yesterday with a Cebu Pacific flight to Caticlan. Almost 5 years has passed since construction was finished on the new terminal. Currently, only domestic flights from Cebu Pacific Air, Philippine Airlines Express and Air Philippines will be utilizing the... Read more...
Published 3 months ago

Manila among cheapest parking rates in Asia
According to a recent Business World article, Manila has the 3rd cheapest parking rates across Asia Pacific at under $4 a day (about P182). New Delhi has the cheapest at $1.87 and Jakarta goes for about $1.89 with Sydney having the most expensive rates reaching $54 a day. Mall operators also... Read more...
Published 3 months ago

PAGASA misses forecast; Ship sinks with 700 people
PAGASA missed its forecast of typhoon Frank which passed Metro Manila an hour ago, despite earlier predictions that it will not hit Luzon. This in turn delayed the suspension of all sea travel hence the sinking of a Sulpicio Lines ship with 700 people on board. While we understand that this... Read more...
Published 4 months ago

Free MRT rides on Independence day
Good news for everyone this June 12. Metro Rail Transit (MRT) will be offering free rides from 7AM to 9AM and 5PM to 7PM. Get the scoop on: Inquirer - MRT giving free rides on Independence Day Read more...
Published 4 months ago

Rustan’s Annual Summer Sale
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Published 5 months ago

French Spring Manila until June
It’s time once again for French Spring in Manila and this feast for the senses brings you the best movies, concerts, exhibits, fairs and more from France. We will be following the event all through May and June so watch out for postings. Read more...
Published 5 months ago

Daughtry live in Manila!
Chris Daughtry of American Idol fame will be playing live in Manila! Tickets for the July 29 concert are now available at Eastwood Information Center and all Ticketnet outlets. Ticket prices range from P650 to P5775. Read more...
Published 5 months ago