Number coding lifted
Some of the roads in Manila are not that congested due to the holidays.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that number coding would be suspended in cities and municipalities in Metro Manila including Las Piñas and Makati on January 1. The implementation also took effect last December 25 and 26 for the holidays.
In other news, those who are planning to have night out should watch their alcohol intake as the MMDA and the Philippine National Police (PNP) will apprehend drunk drivers who will be caught starting this January 2018.
Pancit Malabon
Pancit Malabon can also include oysters and mussels. (Image: Malaboni – Pancit Malabon Official Facebook Page)
A dish that one can enjoy during the holiday is pancit Malabon, a Filipino favorite merienda (snack) staple that originated in Malabon. The difference between the usual pancit (noodles) and pancit Malabon is that the latter is filled with seafood as its city of origin, Malabon, thrives on fishing. The dish includes shrimps, eggs, thick noodles, parsley, tinapa (smoked fish) flakes, and chicharon (pork rinds).
Paco Park
The park can also be a venue for weddings. (Image: Manila Bay Views Apartments Facebook Page)
One thing to do this new year is to revisit local history. Paco Park and Cemetery is a simple and tranquil park located within Paco Manila. Along with its beauty, the park is also filled with rich history. During the Spanish colonial period, the park served as a cemetery for the affluent and aristocratic members of the society. Later on, the cemetery was declared as a National Historical Shrine as the remains of Dr. Jose Rizal and three Filipino martyr priests were buried here.
The entrance fee for the park is at PhP10 per head and it is open from Tuesdays to Sundays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Those commuting from Manila only needs to take a jeep bound for Taft Avenue to get there. Drop off at Escoda Street and walk to reach Paco Park.
Yema Cake
A slice of yema cake can satisfy a sweets craving. (Image: Gabriel’s Delicacies Facebook Page)
Yema cake combines two sweets: yema (candy made of egg yolks, condensed milk, and butter) and cake. It is often composed of yema icing, grated cheese, and soft chiffon cake. This pastry hails from Quezon but there are various bakeshops in Manila that sell yema cakes for pasalubong (take-home gifts) to loved ones at home.
Disney On Ice Everyone's Story
Disney On Ice Everyone’s Story started last December 25. (Image: SM Supermalls)
For one last hurrah with the whole family before school and work resumes,
Disney On Ice’s Everyone’s Story will be on show from January 1 to 3 at the
SM Mall of Asia Arena. More than 50 Disney characters will appear on the rink, including Disney’s mascot Mickey Mouse, Disney Princesses such as Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, Ariel, Elsa, and Anna.
Tickets are available through SM Tickets online.