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Buon Giorno Tagaytay

2011-12-25T21:25:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Yummy Buon Giorno Italian Resto. In the picture - tune salad and their pepperonata panini. Ambiance is superb overlooking the Taal River. Windy nights are a perfect add on for your dining experience. Overall, the food is great for the price that's just right!

Shangrila Boracay Cielo Buffet

2011-12-10T20:20:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Shangrila Boracay's Saturday Seafood Buffet for 1800 pesos... You get a beach front dinner with fabulous performances.

Chorizo de Boracay Wagyu

2011-12-10T08:35:00.000+08:00

Spotted! This 500 peso dish will surely tickle your taste buds. Ala masterchef. Hahahaha

Astoria Buffet Boracay

2011-12-09T22:03:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Scrumptious buffet at the Astoria Boracay for only 520 pesos net. You get the buffet (by the way, it's way fab!) and all you can drink iced tea.

Frutti Froyo Milk Teas

2011-12-06T21:46:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Frutti Froyo just joined the bandwagon on the fad that is milk tea. Anyway, in the pic is an imitation of Happy Lemon's Rock Salt and Cheese. it's actually yummy! Price is 85 pesos for small and 95 for big.

Donday Korean Restaurant

2011-12-03T20:55:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Donday Restaurant located at Malingap street in UP Village, Quezon City. Buffet for just 300 pesos. Worth every pesos. You will surely go back.

Tully's Coffee The Fort

2011-12-02T15:49:00.000+08:00

Spotted! International coffee brand has recently set up shop in The Fort in Taguig - their first in the Philippines.

Sandwich Guy Grilled Tender Chicken

2011-12-01T12:37:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Grilled Tender Chicken for 110. Low calorie. Yay!

Cafe 1771 El Pueblo

2011-11-30T21:33:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Decadent cakes at Cafe 1771 El Pueblo, Ortigas Center. A bit pricey though.

Racks Ribs and Chicken Platter

2011-11-30T19:02:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Ribs and Chix Platter. Fats. Why are we eating this?

Moshi Moshi Katipunan

2011-11-29T20:58:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Moshi Moshi is located at the Regis Center at Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City. Well, honestly, it's your typical Japanese resto. Well, their prices are reasonable, and the taste is just OK. Nothing spectacular. In the pic - Kani salad for 100 bucks.

Saint's Alp Teahouse Katipunan

2011-11-29T20:49:00.000+08:00

Spotted! New places are always great! So with the newly opened building - Regis in Katipunan avenue, you will see Saint's Alp. It's actually a milk tea place. But as you can see, they also have snacks. In the pic - large chicken breast for 110 and coconut milk tea for 100 bucks.

TGI Friday's Jack Daniels Chicken

2011-11-28T21:06:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Friday's Jack Daniels Chicken. That's all.

Bon Chon Chapchae Korean Noodles

2011-11-26T16:47:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Bon Chon's Chapcae Korean Noodles only costs 75 pesos. Adding a drink will just be 28 pesos. For the price of a little over a hundred bucks, you get the fill your tummy. Good stuff.

Bizu Patisserie

2011-11-25T21:04:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Waldorf Salad at Bizu :)

Kitchen's Best Bonifacio Global City

2011-11-25T13:48:00.000+08:00

Spotted! This is one of their best sellers. Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna. Yummy for 285 pesos.

Sugarhouse TripleX Cake

2011-11-23T14:05:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Sugarhouse TripleX cake slice! Yummm! For 120 pesos per slice, you get the chocolate mouse with cream cheese... Mouth watering...

Manila Traffic Live Blackberry App

2011-11-21T21:35:00.001+08:00

OMG. Why didn't I know this app for the Blackberry? So while we are waiting for the official MMDA app, we can download this! It has real time updates based on MMDA feed. Yay!

TuneIn Radio for Blackberry

2011-11-21T00:10:00.001+08:00

For all blackberry users, you just have to download this app. It's an online radio app which uses wifi or your data plan (take note that it does not use the blackberry access point, so better check with your provider if your plan subscription includes it). Best of all... It's free!

Bonifacio Global City Garbage Cans

2011-11-17T14:49:00.000+08:00

Spotted! These new BGC garbage cans are so artistic. Though it's really smelly :)

Starbucks Planner 2012

2011-11-15T11:45:00.000+08:00

Spotted! My new Oak Starbucks Planner for the year 2012. Whew! Four more designs to go.

Zinger Double Down

2011-11-14T15:18:00.000+08:00

Spotted! The new Zinger Double Down from KFC! Fatty goodness from KFC. Yummmyyy.

Starbucks Planner 2012

2011-11-03T10:29:00.000+08:00

Spotted! The 2012 Starbucks Planner promo sticker. Here we go again. This is the 8th year since we go gaga over Starbuck's planners (though we never really use it haha). They even have a new Christmas drink - Cranberry White Mocha. What different about this year, one has the option not to buy the Christmas drink - all you have to do is to buy 23 core drinks instead of 17 (9 xmas 8 core drink). By

Cibo Rockwell

2011-10-31T16:46:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Comfort food at Cibo Rockwell. Who doesn't love Italian food and Italian boys.

Happy Lemon

2011-10-31T16:41:00.000+08:00

Spotted! There's really a milk tea craze in the metro no doubt. If you are tired of the usual pearl or wintermelon milk tea, you def try Happy Lemon. They have this popular Rock Salt and Cheese drink that will surely tickle your palette. If you want your usual milk tea fix, you can get the Oreo flavored. But brace yourself... Happy Lemon's line is long... So you better be patient.

Champs Burger

2011-10-25T20:50:00.000+08:00

Spotted! A new burger joint (yet again!). This is located in Maginhawa street in Sikatuna, Quezon City. I ordered this 135 fish burger. It's called Boracay Regatta. Prices of the burgers range from 75 pesos to 240 pesos. They also have rice meals for the carbo lovers and chicken wings of course! Ambience wise, pretty good considering it's a Village place.Sent via BlackBerry

The Bund Shanghai

2011-10-24T02:14:00.000+08:00

Spotted! The Bund Shanghai! It's so Europe! I definitely recommend Shanghai because of this site. Sent via BlackBerry

Gucci for Travel

2011-10-24T02:02:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Hello truevali fans! Can I just say we missed blogging. But now we are back! What have we been up to? Well, the usual - travels and lots of shopping. Cheers! Till our next jetsetting. Sent via BlackBerry

Downtown Shanghai

2011-10-24T01:59:00.000+08:00

Spotted! A view from the Bund, Shanghai, China. I am really a cosmopolitan person. Whenever I travel, I am at awe with skyscrapers. Cheers to Shanghai! Sent via BlackBerry

Proof of shopaholics!

2011-04-09T01:04:00.001+08:00

Spotted! All the charge slips from our China trip revealed. Thanks to my trusty Gold Visa (please issue me my Platinum!), 6 digit shopping sprees are always possible. Credit is <3 Sent via BlackBerry

Somethin' somethin.

2011-04-09T00:50:00.000+08:00

A week after the Beijing-Shanghai shopping spree and I still have a hangover. For alcohol hangovers, you pop a few pills. For shopping? You definitely have to drop by your favorite store and walk out with something. I feel better now. :) Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

Day 2 Beijing: What's for Dinner?

2011-04-09T00:25:00.000+08:00

After an exhausting day, we scoured the streets of Beijing for some late night craving. We of course decided to go for some authentic Chinese restaurant. We stumbled upon this joint that's still open at 10pm. Some tip for non-mandarin-speaking travelers, when ordering Chinese food scrutinize the menu photos and order what you know or what you feel you can eat. You should also perfect the art of

Shopping at Raffles City

2011-04-08T23:54:00.000+08:00

From Tian'anmen Square, M and I took the cab as L, Patti and F took the subway to Raffles City as a game to see who will arrive there first. Obviously the trio won, as it is very difficult to get a cab along Chang'an Avenue. When we arrived Raffles City, we noticed a lot of cute skater boys. We failed to get a recon photo though, since its very un-lady like. Char! There is also this very

Day 2 Beijing: Tian'anmen Square

2011-04-08T23:13:00.001+08:00

After safely arriving from our Great Wall - Ming's Tomb and Sacred Way tour, we went back to our hotel for a quick nappie before we head out for the night walk in the city. The Egg and Tian'anmen Square are next in our list for must see places in Beijing. We got at Tian'anmen Square via the subway, which costs only 2 Yuan, and the station is just right across the square - very

Day 2 Beijing: Sacred Way

2011-04-04T19:38:00.000+08:00

The Sacred Way is an optional part of the tour. After seeing the Great Wall of China and Ming's Tomb, the majority of the group decided to see the Sacred Way since its on the way back to Beijing. We are glad we decided to still see this site for its so serene and gorgeous. The Sacred Way is actually the path where the burial procession for the Emperor starts. Its statue and

Day 2 Beijing: What's for Lunch?

2011-04-04T18:53:00.000+08:00

Of course, Chinese! Lunch comes inclusive with the Great Wall of China tour package, and this was the menu served. Mind you, the Chinese flavour we crave for in the mainstream Chinese restaurants in the Philippines does not taste the same when you are in the mainland. Now, it is our second day in China and its the first time we really liked the food. The taste was neutral, and it was

Day 2 Beijing: Ming's Tomb

2011-04-04T17:24:00.000+08:00

After the Great Wall of China experience and the fab lunch, the tour bus went ahead to go see Ming's Tomb. This tour is already included in the Great Wall package. It's really interesting how the ancient Chinese almost has the same view of the afterlife as that of the ancient Egyptians. The Chinese has built these impressive temples for their dead emperors - a complete replica of actual palaces

How to Safely Climb Down the Great Wall of China Steps

2011-04-04T14:32:00.000+08:00

Sideways, of course! Pak! Take it from Miss Venezuela! Pak! LOL! Seriously, the Wall's steps are so steep. Be Careful! You know you love it!

Great Wall of China Goods

2011-04-04T14:06:00.001+08:00

Spotted! Some goodies for you when you get tired during you Great Wall Hike. Believe me you'll get TIRED. So don't worry about forgetting to buy water, cause there will be items that you can buy. Well of course, expect a steep price. Water will cost 10 RMB which is usually 2RMB only. Did I mention about the Snickers bar you can buy? Sent via BlackBerry

Tobogganing from the Great Wall of China

2011-04-04T13:45:00.000+08:00

What is the best way to descend from the Great Wall of China? Tobogganing, of course! You just ride it like a sled. You will control a shift-stick-like handle which you press down to go faster and pull up to stop or brake. Its definitely one of those must do when you visit the Great Wall. Tip: if you like to go faster, wait for 5-10mins or so before you toboggan down the track. The Toboggan ride

Day 2 Beijing: Great Wall of China at Mutianyu

2011-04-01T10:51:00.001+08:00

From Beijing city center, it will take you 1 and a half hour to reach the Mutianyu segment of the Great Wall of China. Upon arriving, you shall notice that its a very commercial tourist destination with restaurants - Subway even has a branch. We took the tour for 320 Yuan per person, which already includes lunch and entrance fee for Ming's Tomb on the way back to the city. Now, climbing up the

Van Problems En Route to Great Wall

2011-04-01T10:51:00.000+08:00

Its as if this trip wasn't memorable enough, our van had problems en route to Great Wall of China - Mutianyu segment. Good thing our tour guide is very efficient as she called up her friends in the area to take us to the Great Wall. After 10mins, we have arrived our destination. Excited! Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

Day 1 Beijing: Olympic Village

2011-04-01T10:40:00.002+08:00

China has arrived and has shown the world that they can do the impossible - this they have proven upon building the Olympic Village for the 2008 Olympics. Fascinating modern architecture! The paved parks and well-manicured landscape alone will bring you in awe. Spectacular to say the least!We suggest to the Beki travellers to take the cab to the Olympic Village. Other than it's another way to do

Day 1 Beijing: Forbidden City

2011-03-31T08:40:00.001+08:00

One must never miss seeing the Forbidden City when travelling in Beijing. It brings you to the grandeur of the past Chinese dynasties as you take a peep into their lives. Entrance Fee is 40 Yuan per person. Maps and Brochures can be availed at the entrances. We suggest your group avail of one of the Automatic Tour Guide for 40 Yuan (note: there is a 100 Yuan deposit), as it shall explain to you

KFC in Beijing China

2011-03-30T16:48:00.000+08:00

KFC in China is quite similar to the one we have in Manila. Like Vietnam who serves soup, the China variant serves cod fish burgers and spicy roasted chicken burgers. They also have the must-try Peach Egg Tarts which is yummier than the Saigon variant without the peach garnish. Yum chow chow! Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

Hoarding Fashion Literature

2011-03-30T16:31:00.000+08:00

Spotted! M seen hoarding fashion literature along the streets of Beijing. Vogue, Officiale, Harper's Bazaar and GQ among others are 20 yuan or less. Such as steal for P140 levels or below. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

Caramelized Fruits in Beijing

2011-03-30T16:28:00.001+08:00

To die for caramelized fruits in Beijing. The street vendors peddling the delish treats almost everywhere citizens and tourists abound. Must try is the caramelized strawberries. Uber Yum at 5 yuan or less. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

Day 1 Beijing: Railway Station

2011-03-30T16:16:00.000+08:00

Bought tickets to Shanghai for Day 3 to 4 of our China trip. Cost is 327 yuan per person. Note that you may buy train tickets to Shanghai or any other province in China at your hotel, but since they usually buy it in bulk through a third-party travel agency then its more expensive and you will have limited choices. Our hotel offered a hard sleeper train that will reach Shanghai in 24 hours, such

Day 1 Beijing: Hostel Levels

2011-03-30T08:52:00.000+08:00

Love our quaint hostel in the city. So shabby chic! The location is walking distance to Tiananmen Square, the interior reminds you of home, the friendly staff speaks English very well, and most importantly, the whole facility smells and feels clean and fresh. ...the best part is - our neighbor backpackers are German college hunks. Excitingly Lovely! Check out Peking Yard Hostel. Sent from my

We are in China!

2011-03-30T07:06:00.001+08:00

Ni hao Beijing! Tsin Chan Tiu! We are finally in China. Its so freaking cold when we exited the airport to get taxis. I'm so glad I wore 3 layers of clothing. Burr!!! Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

China Visa Requirements

2011-03-29T10:04:00.004+08:00

Ni Hao Beijing! Non Ho Shanghai!AS you know, we are going to China! Within hours we will already be in Beijing, as it's the first leg of our China visit. Needless to say we are uber excited. Travelling with friends and making new experiences with your besties still is our cup of tea.AS a start of this China series of blogs, we give you information on China Visa Requirements. To be honest, the

Gravy Fix Katipunan

2011-03-20T15:42:00.001+08:00

Spotted! A new place to eat in Katipunan. This student oriented place boasts a a cheap menu at 100 - 200 per item. Their specialty is their Southern Fried Chicken which costs 105 pesos, which you can add 15 pesos for their lemonade. The chicken tastes sooo good! It's actually fillet so you don't have to worry about those bones. But what's so fab about this place (and the reason why the name) are

Sakae Sushi SM North Annex

2011-03-20T15:34:00.000+08:00

Spotted! This is Sakae Sushi in SM North Annex. The sushi buffet is 399 including bottomless hot or cold tea and one bowl of miso soup. Well the sushi is not as good, but the conveyor belt concept is great! Make sure to watch out for the expensive ones on the belt which comes out rarely. I will rate the taste of the sushi 6 out of 10. The miso soup 8 out of 10. And the tea 10 out of 10 since I am

Cheetos Jalapeno

2011-03-16T12:17:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Best junkfood ever!!!Sent via BlackBerry

Big Daddy's Burger @ Home Depot

2011-03-10T14:33:00.000+08:00

Last weekend, L and I visited the local O Bar at Home Depot for some Mojitos and Tanduay Ice. Needless to say, it was a successful night of hunting for the most handsome and borta of preys. Gratuitous night of wanton frenzy, I must say. But that's another story... Before all those worldly experiences, we tried out the only burger joint open in the area - Big Daddy's. We ordered the Big Daddy

SuperBowl of China 50% off Dimsum Platter

2011-03-07T07:46:00.000+08:00

Spotted! I was trying to look for a snack place in Trinoma and I saw this... 50% off their dimsum platter for just 130 pesos in the afternoons. Yummm!!!! Simple joys.Sent via BlackBerry

I want the new iPad 2 and Jonathan Ive

2011-03-04T18:45:00.001+08:00

It's no question - we are all impressed and we must all buy the iPad 2. No doubt! The kick-ass device of our time.I will buy that black leather and camel colored cover for the iPad 2, and maybe that green polyester cover which costs $39. Just imagine, it hinges with the device using only magnets and it even cleans the surface of the device. Kudos Apple!I hope Apple have simultaneously launched

Serye Cafe Filipino

2011-03-03T00:34:00.003+08:00

I thought this restaurant was surely dead. But the Reyes clan of the Now-Franchising Aristocrat Restaurant and the Mama Sita brand of sauces and powder mix is as resilient as ever. They resurrected the look of Serye Cafe Filipino and made it once again a gustatory delight. As you know, their BBQ's are the dish to order here, so we partook...Chicken Barbecue with Java Rice which was perfectly

Truevali Hunk du Jour: Jay Santucci

2011-03-03T00:01:00.002+08:00

I wish I was a photographer, taking on a gorgeous subject like Jay Santucci. The male model from Montgomery was raised in a horse farm, of which he worked as a trainer for race horses. Surely, being around horses will never intimidate Mr. Santucci as he is as daks as a horse. Shameless! Drool time below...You know you love it!

Missing Saigon at PhoHoa

2011-03-02T22:06:00.005+08:00

When the finglisuperstars were at HCMC, formerly known as Miss Saigon, we cannot help but wonder why the population are so damn thin and fit. Is it because they all ride those motorbikes and scooters under the intense heat of ate sundra? Or are they just genetically gifted to be averaging size "0" all their lives? Then we came to realize that their diet is dominated by vegetables and soups galore

Parmigiano Pizzeria Ristorante @ Newport Mall

2011-03-02T21:27:00.004+08:00

If you're tired of your usual Italianni's lunch, one must try Parmigiano. A drive away from the Makati and Bonifacio Global City CBD's, Parmigiano Pizzeria Ristorante is located at Newport Mall in Resorts World Manila. It's beside Marvin Agustin's Johnny Chow. So we ordered...Foccacia, as you know, is always free.Ceasar Salad or Insalata di Cesare is a staple foodie. Note though that one must

Formula1 Hunk Candy

2011-03-02T21:03:00.004+08:00

Good thing I watch the news every night for I would never have known of the Filipino-Swiss hotness that is Marlon Stockinger. While I was doing my paperwork, I glanced upon the TV Patrol feature about this Formula 1 kid, lo and behold, the kid was a hottie. Defocused on my work, I am now bent on scouring the interwebs for some Shirtlessness of the Pinoy Race Car Driver Hunk. Sadly, there is none,

Loacker Quadratinis

2011-03-02T19:10:00.000+08:00

I love Loacker Quadratinis! I love the Napolitaner variety the most. You know, this is just what I eat all day to keep my body slim and perfectly smexy. Char! I just ate Baby Back Ribs earlier. LoL! Truevali recommends you try chumming on Quadratinis too! You will love it! Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

ABD: Assuming Beki Disorder

2011-02-25T14:14:00.005+08:00

Afflicting 87.36% of the homosexual population, ABD or the Assuming Beki Disorder is a psychological disorder of the gays which manifests as delusional fantasy of romantic love towards an individual of whom feels only fraternal or platonic love. The afflicted homosexual suffering from ABD often misconstrue friendly gestures as acts of romantic engagements, which most often leads to delusions of a

Gerald Anderson: way hotter than Machete

2011-02-24T07:00:00.000+08:00

Kapamilya star Gerald Anderson has grown from a cutie boy-next-door to a handsome, ripped Amboy. He could be local showbiz's best looking matinee idol, even better-looking than the equally muscled Aljur/Machete or the overrated, pa-macho-but-everyone-knows-youre-gay-except-KC Piolo Pascual. The attached photos are promos for his new film with Sarah G. However, I'm more excited to see him as

Truevali Hunk du Jour: Chuck Ryan Strogish

2011-02-24T00:04:00.000+08:00

Mr Strogish here is certainly one of the hottest, if not the best looking guy, we found in modelmayhem.com. This 26 year old hottie is a Pittsburgh based model who loves to play football, wrestling, basketball and golf. Chuck is also a Master certified personal trainer and according to him, he is a super hero waiting save us! He certainly looks the part. Oh how I wish our resident trainer in the

Lechon Cubano and Nanay's Pochero by Abe Restaurant

2011-02-23T07:32:00.000+08:00

One thing you will always expect from the LJC Group - great tasting food and excellent service. Truevali just loves their restaurant chains. Last night's dinner at Abe is Lechon Cubano, which is an all time favorite. Surely Che Gueverra fighting with Fidel over the dish's crispy skin is naturally expected. I have also ordered Nanay's Pochero - those bits of Christmas ham is one stroke of

Hung Tang Hunk Candy

2011-02-23T00:02:00.002+08:00

Bumebenjamin Hung Tang = Dakshmi Notary Mittal = Daquiri Osena-Peniz. Did I say Penis? Yes! For as the bekimon world abuzz - Benjamin Tang is so gifted that the Photoshop professionals hired by Ben Chan have all turned gay cause they cannot seem to take their eyes off that humongous bulgeria upon them. Softening that monstrosity of a bulge would have been a monumental task, I must say. Super

Simon Dexter: OMG he is burning hot

2011-02-22T08:34:00.000+08:00

Lo and behold this morning, I remembered to re-Google one of my most favorite internet models (ehem) Simon Dexter. If these pictures did not make your temperature rise, please see a fertility doctor! Find MORE (when I say more, I mean ALL of him) via http://www.simondexter.com, via www.twitter.com/simondexter or simply Google him (don't forget to turn off SafeSearch girls and fags). We want to

Titillating Tuesdays: Cesar Curti

2011-02-21T23:50:00.007+08:00

I don't know about you beckies, but I always anticipate the moment I will get to watch this guy on those Cobra Energy Drink commercials. Cesar Curti is just so friggin' hot. I don't know if I'm just envious of his perfect body or whatever but I just want to see him shirtless all day - even while at work, he is after all my wallpaper on my Blackberry. Now that I think of it - if ogling at his

The Quickdelivery Experience: Taters

2011-02-21T05:01:00.002+08:00

We attracted Quickdelivery! Now here's a review on our 4th QuickDelivery Service Experience. The restaurant of choice, cinema date favorite - Taters.Spotted! Yet another Quickdeliver.ph experience! This time it's not your usual sit-in resto, but your movie house favorite, Taters! Quickdelivery.ph has really made it possible for you to order your favorite meals from your favorite restaurants. The

The Quickdelivery Experience: Agave

2011-02-18T06:49:00.004+08:00

We attracted Quickdelivery! Now here's a review on our 3rd QuickDelivery Service Experience. The restaurant of choice, el restaurante mexicano - Agave.The Food by AgaveSpotted! Another Quickdelivery food trip extravagaza! This time it's one of your Mexican favorites, AGAVE. If you are the burrito, chimichanga, quesadilla, and fajita type, then this resto will be good (not to mention their

NigaHiga Hunk Candy

2011-02-18T00:55:00.004+08:00

Ryan Higa a.k.a. NigaHiga is my new youtube celebrity crushie. He is funny, smart and has that infectious smile. He is so cute and borta...Flex...Grrr...He can be gay too...Hopefully, he can be gay with his equally hot friends... Shameless!Watch his youtube videos, its helluva laugh!You know you love it!

Neil Etheridge is Sinfully Young!

2011-02-17T23:21:00.002+08:00

Look at this humongous and delicious guy! Azkals' Neil Etheridge is just 21 years old but look at how big, yummy and drool-worthy he is. Anyone of you who'd like to be abused by him? I do!Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

Glee Cast in Underwear

2011-02-17T21:37:00.003+08:00

Episode "Comeback" is the thirteenth episode of the second season of the American musical television series Glee, and lo and behold, first time we saw the cast shirtless and in their underwear in one pan of the camera. Nice one Ryan Murphy! We love you for another titillating Gleeks episode. LOL at Sue for that Dominatrix undies!Mike Chang (Harry Shum, Jr.) and Sam Evans (Chord Overstreet) are so

Just Bulgeria: Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum

2011-02-17T21:15:00.004+08:00

Lady Antebelum won Record of the year at the 53rd Grammy's along with 4 more trophies from the prestigious awards show. Their song - "Need You Now" is amazeballs...Now, speaking of "-balls", I just noticed that Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum is packing some major balls of bulgeria by wearing that tight skinny jeans at their Grammy's performance. As much as I have wanted more culture and less

Bistro Italian Sausage Ravioli in Romesco Sauce

2011-02-17T20:59:00.000+08:00

Bistro Ravioli is one restaurant located at the SM Mall of Asia that's certainly hard to miss. Besides its chic clean ambiance, the food here is understatedly amazing and another thing - its inexpensive. First time I dined here I ordered La Pizza Margherita and their Molto Meatball Spaghetti, but this time I ordered their Italian Sausage Ravioli in Romesco Sauce for PHP 190. The ravioli was

Ya Kun Kaya Toast at Escriva Drive

2011-02-17T20:43:00.000+08:00

It has been 6 months since I've last visited Singapore and I miss one of my favorite Asian cities. So instead of some Wee Nam Kee's Hainanese Chicken Rice at Ayala Triangle Gardens, I choose to celebrate my moda nostalgia Singapura at Ya Kun Kaya Toast Café along Escriva Drive in Ortigas, the Philippine branch of Singapore's famed coffee chain. I ordered their lovely menu set of French Toast with

Happy Prada Valentines to moi!

2011-02-15T11:48:00.000+08:00

Can you believe it? My boyfriend gave me a Prada for Valentines! Lovely! Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

1st Colonial Grill

2011-02-13T17:53:00.000+08:00

We heard a buzz for this restaurant so we tried it when we were at Naga. We ordered Paella Valenciana which was awesome, the mix was perfect and the sea food is fresh. Aside from the popular Sili Ice cream, you must order their Paella when you dine at 1st Colonial Grill. We also ordered the spicy chicken, which was not really spicy and their own take on pork sisig, which was so-so. Truevali

2nd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition 2011 South Korea and Spain

2011-02-13T16:17:00.005+08:00

Better than Valentine's Day treat it was - The 2nd Philippine International Pyromusical Competition Day 1 with South Korea and Spain. We have watched this event last year (See Platinum Fireworks and Jubilee Fireworks Ltd. representing United Kingdom, who won last year's competition), but in our opinion, this year is an improvement. We liked the fact that before the start of the country's entry, a

The Pantry Teacher's Village

2011-02-11T21:56:00.000+08:00

Spotted! The Maginhawa and Malingap streets in Teacher's Village are really crawling now with lots of restos that can tickle your tastebuds. The Pantry is located in Malingap cor Mahiyain street. Their speciality...Filipino. Well, the taste is ok. I can give my fish and chips and carbonara a 7. The price is ok at 138 pesos and 128 respectively. I'm also attaching a map for your reference.Sent via

My Study Area

2011-02-11T21:53:00.001+08:00

Spotted! As you know I'm an MBA student. I hate studying.Sent via BlackBerry from Globe

Rocco loves his shirtlessness

2011-02-10T23:19:00.002+08:00

Yes, he's not the best looking young star around. Yes, he's not tall. Yes, he's from sucky GMA7. But, let's give it to Rocco Nacino (@boyroccorocco on Twitter) for always being shirtless-ready. We looooveee his I-can-do-gay aura! Don't you?Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

Taking All of Kwon Sang Woo in Pain

2011-02-10T23:18:00.005+08:00

I am still so hooked with Kwon Sang Woo! He is just the hottest chekwabam for me out there. I'm sorry Rain! Donchatheenk?! Now I found out that his hotness will star with Jeong Ryeo-won in director Kwak Gyeong-taek's movie adaptation of "Pain". Can't wait to see it in the torrents! Now the title of the post - "Taking All of Kwon Sang Woo in Pain", has all pun intended. Like!Shameless!

Bicolandia is Bigg's Diner

2011-02-10T21:58:00.001+08:00

No one and I mean seriously no one must miss Bigg's Diner when you visit Bicol land. We went to Legazpi last year and was surprised that the faux TGIFridays looking restaurant a.k.a. Bigg's Diner, has rivaled the taste of the Baby Back Ribs of the former. I tell you the meat effortlessly falls off the bone, the barbeque taste is superb and that Cajun Chicken is as delish. I dunno, is it because

Halo-Halo Special by Dayrit's

2011-02-10T21:47:00.001+08:00

I love bebeth's restaurant! On hot days like earlier, I usually order Halo-Halo Special or Apple pie ala mode at Dayrit's when I pass by Bonifacio Global City. Lovely! Dayrit's is located at the commercial strip in front of Sapphire Residences and just beside Pancake House at the Crescent Park West area of BGC. Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

Who did it best?

2011-02-10T20:29:00.001+08:00

You choose.. Carl Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless handheld

KFC Cheesy Bacon Twister

2011-02-10T19:54:00.000+08:00

Spotted! The new KFC Cheesy Bacon Twister! Who does not love KFC right? After Double Down, here comes a new product that will titillate your taste buds. The yummy part is really the cheese which melts in your mouth! For 80 pesos, it's my cheap thrill for the day! Kudos KFC! Till your next chicken product! PAK PAK! Sent via BlackBerry from Globe

Chic Hits the Fan

2011-02-09T10:57:00.003+08:00

AS I am waiting on my 2PM appointment, I was reviewing some comments at Truevali. I noticed that on our 2009 BryanBoy feature, Ms Kitty Go posted a curious comment - about how the gay alien boy BBoy = Poser+fraudulent credit cards+non-preferred travel agents. Interesting read actually. But my post today is not about BBoy, but about the novelist and Fashion and Lifestyle Guru Ms Kitty Go. I found

Pochero and Crispy Pata by Chikaan Sa Cebu

2011-02-09T09:41:00.000+08:00

Chikaan sa Cebu is a staple restaurant in the Queen City of the South. Last time I was in Cebu, we tried the SM Northwing branch instead of our favorite branch at Salinas Drive in Lahug. We ordered Pochero, which I felt was carelessly served with that big bone exposed, it looked like a massacre. Nonetheless, the soup was superb. We also ordered Crispy Pata, the Golden Cowrie version was more

Grilled Chicken in Pomegranate Sauce By Maitre Chocolatier Boutique Café

2011-02-09T09:12:00.001+08:00

As you know, I love Maitre Chocolatier - their concept, the ambiance and their food. Last time I was there, I ordered Grilled Chicken in Pomegranate Sauce. This I usually order since it has practically no carbs. The chicken is grilled to perfection as the sweet pomegranate sauce adds tarty, fruity freshness to the flavor of the chicken. The vegetables are always steamed just right, not too soft

Azkals Shirtless all Over the Media

2011-02-09T00:59:00.003+08:00

Well, not really shirtless. We are just hoping they will be shirtless when prime time news feature the Azkals again and again on the networks. Curious though that they became so popular in so little time, perhaps an X-Deal of some kind. The coach of Azkals, Micheal Weiss, also made a great move by hiring mostly hot sportsmen. The girls and gays are going crazy, I tell ya! I wonder how can I get

Happy? Birthday PNOY

2011-02-08T23:57:00.004+08:00

Truevali may be a bit biased on our statements on PNOY, since we do not like his know-it-all smirk and his apparent lack of perfect coiffure, fashion sense and political will. But can we just greet him Happy Birthday this time? Oh well, Happy Birthday Mr. President! Kisses XOXO!Now for Mr. President's new year, we wish that he will find in himself the will to decide on what's best for the country

Top 5 Pages of Truevali 2011

2011-02-08T23:02:00.003+08:00

Hoorah! Truevali is reaching record page views at 85,443 per month. That's super great and a testament that we should continue on blogging. Now as of this posting, we have found out that the above are the top pages of Truevali. So let's do some reminiscing and visit these old favorites, shall weeiiy?!1. JUST BULGARIA: COCO MARTIN BULGEShameless! Yet this is something to help us get through the

My future boyfriend

2011-02-07T23:28:00.001+08:00

My future boyfriend above was chosen by FERL. Its a game we play in our BlackBerry messenger group as conceived by Patti. Everyday we submit random mugs of guys we think the "queen for the day" will hook up with. I am the queen for today. And I chose this guy. I imagine him owning a car accesories business in Banaue Quezon City, driving a Strada, plays guitar, loves rock music and loves the beach

Chinito Hunk Candy

2011-02-04T00:33:00.005+08:00

His name is Nico Umali Ibaviosa. I am now infatuated with a guy named Nico. Had I known that another gorgeous Nico with a hotter body exist, then I would have issued the PHP 500K check for this Nico instead. Chardiva Pempengco!The actor, who was once launched by Star Magic, is now at MVP's TV5. He stars in Lipgloss and as Chito in BFGF. I do not watch much TV, but Patti made us head over heels

Starbucks VIA

2011-02-03T22:59:00.000+08:00

Spotted! Ahoy caffeine addicts! If you are from the Philippines, you know that VIA has been launched very recently. But the flavors are just your usual italian roast and other boring flavors. In other countries, VIA has flavors like vanilla, caramel, cinnamon spice, and mocha. Why is the Philippines always last to have the good stuff?Sent via BlackBerry from Globe

Kung Hei Fat Choi Hunks!

2011-02-03T09:55:00.002+08:00

Ni Hao Ma? Happy Chinese New Year everyone! Be sure you are wearing the most auspicious red attire today to attract wealth in your lives. Charge those charms and crystals to continously direct health, money, success and love to your every endeavors. Truevali wishes you Kung Hei Fat Choi! May your new Chinese year be as fruitful as ever... Now if we can only wake up beside these borta, rich,

Makansutra @ Manila Ocean Park

2011-02-02T20:59:00.000+08:00

You would think this is just another food court which looks like the Food Republic chain in Singapore, but its actually a restaurant, of which its ambiance and decor is inspired with the Hawker culture of South East Asia. Makansutra Asian Food Village is located at the lifestyle mall in the Manila Ocean Park complex, the menu is diverse as there are selections from the Philippines, Malaysia,