This Week in Manila (April 10 to 16, 2016)

Philippine Summer Food Fiesta is happening this week and more!

By: Florence Jose | April 10, 2016

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WEATHER FORECAST

Summer is already here in the city. The whole metro will be experiencing high temperatures, ranging from lowest at 26C and highest at 36C, with the heat index forecasted to climb up to 38C. Chances of shower rains are extremely low.

TRAFFIC

Since political campaigns are being conducted here and there, more traffic congestions are expected, added to the usual hustle during the rush hours.

EVENT CROWD DRAWER: Philippine Summer Food Fiesta

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Philippine Summer Food Fiesta, a national summer food and beverage convention will be held on April 15 to 17. An overflowing amount of foods of all kinds, cuisines, and delicacies can be seen and purchased from food exhibitors gracing the event. Entrance is free.

The event will be held at The Philippine Trade Training Center, Buendia cor. Roxas Blvd.

RESTAURANT PROMOS

Send-A-Shakey’s Raffle Promo

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Shakey’s Philippines is currently having a promo for Filipinos residing outside the Philippines and wanting to send some pizza to their loved ones back home.

Every online order made abroad from March 14 to June 30 with at least PhP2,000 worth of delivery entitles the customer to a valid raffle entry.

Three raffle draw dates are set wherein different prizes can be won including roundtrip business class tickets and other consolation prizes.

All Shakey’s branches in the Philippines are participating in this promo. More details on how to win can be found in their website.

Papa John’s Big Time Feast Meal for 2 & 3

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Papa John’s is holding a pizza blow out until the last day of April. Discounts on pizza, pasta, and drink bundles good for two to three persons are available. Some bundles also include ice cream for dessert!

All Papa John’s branches in the Philippines are participating in this promo.

Diamond Hotel: Dining Treats for the Graduate

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As a tribute to a graduate’s hard work and success, Diamond Hotel’s restaurants—Corniche and Yurakuen is giving special buffet rates to graduates in groups of five. Prices start at Php 1,480++ per person.

More information about this graduation blow out is found in their website at http://www.diamondhotel.com/.

NEWLY OPENED RESTAURANT: Ichiba Japanese Market

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A new place attracting crowds in Resorts World Manila is the newly opened Ichiba Japanese Market. It utilized Japanese ‘streets’ theme for its interiors and offers goers a Japanese street tour-like experience.

Getting inspiration from four of the biggest markets in Japan (Tsukiji, KurumonIchiba, Kyushu, and Hokkaido), Ichiba offers 10 stations of Japanese treats—from gyozas to matchas. Aside from the food stalls, there are also shops for Japanese products and other goodies.

Ichiba Japanese Market is open from 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM daily at the 2nd Floor of the Newport Mall.

RESTAURANT WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS: Pan Pacific Hotel

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A panoramic view of the city while indulging in unlimited food can be had at Pan Pacific Hotel’s Pacific Lounge which is located at the hotel’s 21st floor.

Lunch and dinner buffets can be availed from Mondays to Fridays, priced at PhP900 and PhP1,200 respectively. The Pan Pacific Hotel is located at M. Adriatico cor. Gen. Malvar St. Malate, Manila.

About Florence Jose

Florence is a Journalism graduate from the University of the Philippines-Diliman.She is a passionate writer about anything under the sun, especially travel, food, and shopping. Contact her at joseflorencemay@gmail.com.

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