Baker’s Hill Puerto Princesa, Palawan

 

Baker’s Hill is one of the tourist attraction in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.  Baker’s Hill is literally on top of a hill where a number of bakers work together to offer deliciously baked goodies for tourists and visitors.

Baker’s Hill Location Map
Mitra Road, Barangay Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines.

 
Tourists and visitors say that Baker’s Hill Hopia is a must try. In fact, it’s one of the bakery’s best seller. Small box of Hopia costs only 40 Php.

 Since I’m not a fan of Hopia, I opted to taste their Spanish bread instead. It was delicious!!

Apart from the freshly baked breads and snacks, you can also stroll around the area for free. This privately owned parked is open to the public.  Thanks to the extremely generous owners.

 
 
Huge modern houses welcome visitors of Baker’s Hill.
 
Statues of Marilyn Monroe

 
 
Baker’s Kitchen – Restaurant in the heart of Baker’s Hill
 
 
Baker’s Hill Restaurant menu
 
Beautiful floating local flower petals are everywhere. 

  
 A mini playground for kids
 
Baker’s Hill garden is a perfect place to simply sit and relax.
 

 
There are also several birds in the garden including Myna, Peahens and Peacocks. Well, the latter is my favorite! 

My Take on Baker’s Hill
Reviews say that Baker’s Hill is a theme park.  I just don’t get its theme.  There’s a bakery, then beautiful huge and modern houses, not so Filipino statues, a Filipino restaurant, a relaxing garden with a number of lovely birds. 
 
Anyway, Baker’s Hill is still a perfect place to eat, relax and take pictures.  The area is very clean and well maintained. Well, at the end of the day, there’s no place like Baker’s Hill in the Philippines – bakery with delicious breads plus a park with beautiful garden! What more can you ask for?
 
 

 

4 Fingers Crispy Chicken at SM City North EDSA & SM Mall of Asia

4 Fingers Crispy Chicken offers Korean-style fried chicken is located at the ground floor of SM City North EDSA and at the at the Entertainment Mall Ground Floor of SM Mall of Asia.  Founded by 4 friends, this one of a kid fast food is originally from Singapore and is currently serving crispy chicken in Southeast Asia.

 
 
Aside from the tasteful ‘soy garlic’ and ‘hot & spicy’ crispy chicken flavors, the New York subway inspired interior makes 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken interesting.

(Photo from 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken’s Facebook page)

 (Photo from 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken’s Facebook page)
 
 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken Menu & Price
   A budget 150 Php to 300 Php is good for one meal
 
 
4 Fingers Crispy Chicken Meal (6pcs. Wings/Drummettes Soy Garlic/Hot/Mix)- 229.00 Php
Includes a small soda or iced tea and fries/rice            
 
Chicken Drumsticks Meal (3pcs. Soy Garlic/Hot/Mix, includes)  – 229.00  Php
Includes a small soda/iced tea and fries/rice            
 
1 Pc. Drumstick Rice Box Meal (Soy Garlic/Hot/Mix) – 99.00 Php

Includes a small soda/iced tea

2 Pc. Drumstick Rice Box Meal (Soy Garlic/Hot/Mix) – Php – 149 Php
Includes a small soda/iced tea

Katsu Chicken Sandwich Meal   – 199.00 Php
Includes a small soda/iced tea and fries            
 
Chicken Burger Meal (Soy Garlic/Hot)- 199.00 Php                 
Includes a small soda/iced tea and fries            
 
Chicken Chop Meal (Soy Garlic/Hot)- 209.00 Php                
Includes a small soda/iced tea and fries            
 
Seafood Rice Box Meal (Soy Garlic/Hot)- 229.00 Php                
 Includes a small soda/iced tea            
 
Chicken Rice Box Meal (Soy Garlic/Hot/Mix) – 139.00 Php                
Includes a small soda/iced tea            
 
Calamari and Shrimp Meal (Soy Garlic/Hot) – 229.00 Php                
 Includes a small soda/iced tea and fries            
 
Crispy Calamari Meal (Soy Garlic/Hot)- 229.00 Php               
includes a small soda/iced tea and fries
 
Battered Shrimp Meal (Soy Garlic/Hot)- 229.00 Php                 
 Includes a small soda/iced tea and fries
 
Chicken Wrap Meal – 229.00 Php                  
Includes a small soda/iced tea and fries
 
 

2 orders of 2 Pc. Drumstick Rice Box Meal (Soy Garlic/Hot/Mix) at Php 149 Php each and Skinny Fries at 65.00.  Meals are served on a stainless lunch boxes.

 
I must say that the chicken is really crispy outside and juicy inside! I was blown away by the Soy Garlic flavor but never tried the ‘hot & spicy’ due to  my taste buds intolerance of spicy foods.  The skinny fries didn’t impress me, it was like a regular fries you can buy in supermarkets.  Overall, the ambiance, menu and the price is worth it.  I would definitely return to 4 Fingers Chicken to try their other meals.

 


 
For a complete list of menu, visit Munchpunch.

Like 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken’s Facebook page or visit 4 Fingers Crispy Chicken website.
 
 
 
 


LRT Philippines Holy Week Schedule 2013

In observance of the Holy Week and to give way to the LRT annual scheduled maintenance, there will be no LRT operations on the following dates:

March 28, 2013 (Maundy Thursday)
March 29, 2013 (Good Friday)
March 30, 2013 (Black Saturday)
March 31,
2013 (Easter Sunday)

LRT Operations will resume on April 1, 2013 (Monday).  For more info, visit Light Rail Transit Authority website.

 

Ayala Malls Holy Week Schedule 2013

In observance of the Holy Week 2013, below is the schedule of all Ayala Malls.

March 28, 2013 (Maundy Thursday) – Mall Closed
March 29, 2013 (Good Friday) – Mall Closed
March 30, 2013 (Black Saturday) – Regular hours
March 31, 2013 (Easter Sunday) – Regular hours

Ayala malls are as follows:
Alabang Town Center,
Glorietta,
Greenbelt,
Market! Market!,
Trinoma,
Abreeza,
Ayala Center Cebu,
Centrio etc.

 

SM Malls Holy Week Schedule 2013

Below is the complete schedule of SM Supermalls for Holy Week 2013.

SM Malls March 28, 2013 schedule- Maundy Thursday

All SM Malls are closed except for the following:
SM City Baguio – 10 AM to 10 PM
Select areas in SM mall of Asia – SM by the Bay and Veranda tenants only
SM Market Mall Dasma – Wet & Dey market and Bagsakan only (both 24 Hours)
Mezza Savemore – 9 AM to 9 PM

SM Malls March 29, 2013  schedule- Good Friday

All SM Malls are closed except for the following:
SM City Baguio – 10 AM to 10 PM
Select areas in SM mall of Asia – SM by the Bay and Veranda tenants only
SM Market Mall Dasma – Wet & Dey market and Bagsakan only (both 24 Hours)


SM Malls March 30, 2013 schedule – Block Saturday

Regular operating hours


SM Malls March 31, 2013 schedule – Easter Sunday

Regular operating hours

 

Bilao at Palayok Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Aside from the breathtaking Underground River, white sand beaches, exciting zip line adventures and friendly locals, Palawan vacation would not be complete without dining in the city’s restaurants.

Bilao at Palayok Seafoods & Native Restaurant is located along Rizal Avenue and just about 5 minutes away from Puerto Princesa Airport.  This Filipino restaurant is one of Puerto Princesa’s finest restaurants. 

Bilao at Palayok Puerto Prinsesa City
 
 
A huge “Palayok” or Earthen Pot outside the restaurant. We visited Bilao at Palayok for our first dinner at Puerto Prinsesa.  Since I’m only using my smart phone for photographs, pictures are dull due to lowlight conditions.
 
Huge Palayok outside the restaurant
 
 
Bilao at Palayok’s interior is very native and “Filipino”.  I was impressed and amazed by the overall design and feel of the restaurant. Tables, chairs and even flooring are made up of wood mostly bamboos.  Too bad that we were the last guests that night and lights were dimmed on other areas of the restaurant. 
Short bridge heading to the main dining area of Bilao at Palayok.
 
 
 
At the heart of the restaurant are wooden crafts.  Bilao at Palayok looks like a mini Filipino art gallery to me.  I highly recommend visiting this restaurant during daytime to appreciate the ethnicity and beauty of the area.
 
 
We ordered “Bulalo” – kneecap, a famous dish in the Philippines. 
 
 
 
Boodle feast at Bilao at Palayok.  We were all shocked by the generous serving of this group meal for five persons.  Food presentation is perfect!
 
  
This group meal we ordered consists of Sisig, boneless Bangus, Inihaw na Pusit, Inihaw na baboy, fried danggit, Adobo, Hipon, Laing  etc.  I should say that their rice is the most tasfeful and delicious rice I’ve ever tasted!
 
My friend wanted to bring home this water pitcher covered with a woven rattan.hahaha
 
 
Bilao at Palayok Puerto Prinsesa Menu

Aside from the menu below, the restaurant also offers sizzling, fish, pork and vegetable dishes ranging from 170 Pesos to 450 Pesos.  Desserts are also available starting at 70 Pesos.

 

Puerto Princesa’s Bilao at Palayok is a must try to those who will visit the city.  The resto’s interior, ambiance and feel looks expensive but for the delightful and delicious food, Bilao at Palayok dining experience is actually affordable!

 

 

[Updated] Where to Stay in Puerto Princesa: Lola Itang

Lola Itang Pension House Palawan

Lola Itang Pension & Restaurant is located in Roxas St. corner Rizal Avenue, Puerto Princesa, Palawan.  This affordable accommodation is 15 minutes away from Puerto Princesa Airport and is walking distance to baywalk, plaza quartel, The Cathedral and other commercial areas.  It is also very accessible to  the city’s numerous tourist attractions.If you have booked prior to your vacation, Lola Itang will provide a free transfer from Puerto Princesa Airport to the pension/hotel.

 January 3, 2016 – Updated the post title, room and rates.
Lola Itang Pension House in Puerto Princesa
Aside from being an affordable pension house/hotel, Lola Itang also has a restaurant which is open daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM except on Sundays.  The restaurant is less fancy but very clean and decent.
Lola Itang Entrance
Lola Itang restaurant in puerto prinsesa
The pension house area is very quiet and pleasantly comfortable and cozy.  Unlike typical hotels or pension houses, Lola Itang’s unique atmosphere which I should say very “Filipiniana” makes it a must stay hotel in Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan.
Native wall decors at lola itang
Lola Itang Pension House Hallway
Refreshing and relaxing athmosphere at lola itang pension house
Lola Itang Hotel
Although the rooms we stayed in are a bit modern and deviate from the “Filipiniana” feel of the hotel, we were very satisfied for the cleanliness of the room and its toilet & bath.
Room at Lola Itang
Clean toilet and bath at Lola Itang
All rooms are air conditioned and has Cable TV.  Room service is also available. We even had our room cleaned while we were out touring the city.

Lola Itang Palawan Room Rates

Single Room (1 matrimonial bed): 950 Php per night for 1 person or 1,100 Php per night for 2 persons  toilet does not include hot shower
Twin Room (2 single beds): 1,200 Php per night for 2 persons – toilet does not include hot shower
Executive Room (1 matrimonial bed and 1 single bed): 1,350 per night for 2 persons
Solo Villa (1 matrimonial bed): 1,500 Php per night  for 2 persons – room includes refrigerator
Suite Room (1 matrimonial bed and 1 single bed): 1,500 per night for 2 persons

For inquiries, you may contact Lola Itang’s Pension house at this number, +63916-233-3652 or e-mail them at [email protected]

Lola Itang’s staff  are very friendly and accommodating.  During our 5 day stay at the pension, we experienced superb customer service – from the security guard, room cleaners, restaurant servers to front desk officers.  Less fancy rooms but are reasonable for the price, very secured and homey. A must stay for budget travelers.

 

Aerosmith Live in Manila 2013

PULP Live World Productions, recently posted on its Youtube channel a promotional video of Aerosmith concert at SM Mall of Asia Arena on May 8, 2013.

This legendary and multi-awarded band will rock Manila, Philippines for the first time! Filipino fans are surely excited about this once in a lifetime rock event in the country.

Ticket Prices are yet to be released by SM Tickets.

On a personal note, my favorite Aerosmith songs are Living on the Edge, Sweet Child of Mine, Janie’s Got a Gun, Pink, Dude Looks Like a Lady and Amazing.

Nick Vujicic Live in Manila 2013

Imagine being born without arms. No arms to wrap around a friend; no hands to hold the ones you love; no fingers to experience touch; no way to lift or carry things. How much more difficult would life be if you were living without arms and hands? Or what about legs? Imagine if instead of no arms, you had no legs. No ability to dance, walk, run, or even stand. Now put both of those scenarios together… no arms and no legs. What would you do? How would that affect your everyday life?
– Nick Vujicic, www.lifewithoutlimbs.org




Nick Vujicic, a well renowned Australian motivational speaker is coming to Manila for two exciting, heartwarming and inspirational conferences.  Nick was born without arms and legs has traveled worldwide to spread hope, courage and enlightenment through his life story.

Nick will be at CCF Tiendesitas on May 18 at 4 PM for the “Unstoppable Faith” conference.  His second conference “Unstoppable Dream” is on May 20 at 4 PM at Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Nick Vijicic “Unstoppable Faith” Ticket Price
500 Pesos

Nick Vijicic “Unstoppable Dream” Ticket Prices
VIP – 1,000 Pesos
Patron & Lower Box – 750 Pesos
Uper A – 500 Pesos
Uper Box B & General Ad – 250 Pesos

Being physically challenged myself, I was moved  the moment I first saw Nick’s video in Youtube.

You may purchase your tickets at http://www.beccamusic.com/ or http://www.ticketnet.com.ph.