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This Week in Metro Manila (January 22 to 28, 2018)
Passport on Wheels, a Bitcoin conference, and other news for this week!
By: Denisse Shawntel Tan | January 22, 2018
This week, Filipinos can now set their passport appointments more easily and conveniently as the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has launched its “Passport on Wheels” program. Meanwhile, commuters from Quezon City and Caloocan might experience heavy traffic in the area due to the installation of rail tracks for the Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) station.
Expected Traffic in Quezon City and Caloocan
The rail tracks along Quirino Highway in Caloocan City will also be installed this January. (Image: Straphanger Manila)
Some parts of Quezon City and Caloocan City will continue to endure heavier traffic due to the installation of rail tracks and other construction of the Metro Railway Transport (MRT)-Line 7.
As of January 15, the Quezon City Local Government advised motorists that two lanes at the center of North Avenue will be occupied for the rail track installation towards the Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC) station. There will be five remaining lanes that will be passable for motorists—two going to Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) and three heading to QMC.
Because of the ongoing construction work on the westbound and eastbound sides of the Batasan stations, heavy traffic will persist along Commonwealth Avenue. Work on stations such as Manggahan, Doña Carmen, Regalado, and University Avenue will start on the first quarter. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes to avoid traffic delays and inconveniences.
“Passport on Wheels” by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
The Department of Foreign Affairs also established new improvements on passport appointments. (Image: Ma Nancy Macalma Egnal)
It will be a bit easier to get passport appointments due to the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) “Passport on Wheels” (POW) program, which can process over 500 applicants daily. The program formally began its operation in Las Pinas City, but the DFA will deploy four POW trucks around Metro Manila and specific areas daily.
The schedule varies per area. Applicants are advised to check the schedule and announcement from their respective local government units.
Weather
The nights will be cold this week.
This week’s weather will be a combination of sunny, cloudy, and rainy. It will be sunny from Monday to Thursday, with potential thunderstorms in some areas. Meanwhile, the weekend will be quite rainy starting with little rain showers on Friday.
The highest day temperature will be 32° C, while the lowest day temperature will be 30° C. For night temperature, the lowest will be 21° C while the highest will be 25°C.
Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Philippines 2018
The conference will bring some of the experts, founders, and CEOs that are in the field of cryptocurrency. (Image: Edgecoin0x Facebook Page)
Cryptocurrency, a virtual currency that secures transactions, is gaining momentum among entrepreneurs and even normal citizens. The topic of cryptocurrency and bitcoins is not often tackled in the Philippines, and the Blockchain and Bitcoin Conference will be the first of its kind in the country. It will be held on January 25 at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Conference Hall - Marquee Tent, Mandaluyong City.
The entrance fee is PhP15,000 for full conference access and PhP4,500 for the student conference pass.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Manila is located at BSP Complex, Roxas Blvd, Malate, Manila, Metro Manila. (Image: Metmuseum Manila Facebook Page)
The Metropolitan Museum of Manila houses some of the finest and culturally-relevant works of art made by talented artists. Built in 1976 as a venue for international art exhibitions, the place now stands as one of the major museums in the country. The museum originally aimed to expand the exposure of Filipino people to foreign visual arts to enhance cultural diplomacy but has since changed its vision into elevating the Filipinos’ artistic and cultural heritage.
One of the permanent exhibits in the museum is the collection of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) which features classic gold and pottery collection. Entrance fee is PhP100 for all levels of private schools, children above three years old, students, adults, & foreign guests. Senior citizens and persons with disabilities will only have to pay PhP80.
Guided tours for not more than 50 persons costs PhP500 while group tours with a minimum of 50 persons cost PhP90. The museum is open from Monday to Saturday from 10:00 AM to 5:00PM. It is closed on Sundays and holidays. The Gold and Pottery Exhibits are open until 4:30 PM from Monday to Friday and are closed on Saturdays.
Dining adventure: Kare-Kare
The Kare-Kare’s known for its brownish sauce. (Image: Johaira Isa)
Kare-Kare (savory peanut sauce and oxtail stew) is not only a popular fiesta food but also one of the most popular local cuisines that Filipinos crave for. Its main ingredients include oxtails, unsalted peanut butter, diced red onions, minced garlic, annatto seeds, oil, freshly ground black pepper, bagoong (fermented shrimp paste), sliced eggplants, string beans, and baby bok choy. Since this dish is popular, several Filipino-themed restaurants serve kare-kare on their menu.
Pasalubong: Pastillas de Leche
Pastillas can come in different shapes and colors. (Image: Sweets Page Facebook)
Despite its humble packaging, the pastillas de leche (soft milk candies) is quite a tasty treat. This delicacy contains just a few ingredients, mainly milk and sugar. It is popular among Filipinos, especially kids, which makes it easy to find anywhere. Pastillas de leche is available in major and popular bakeshops. Prices vary on the bakeshop.
About Denisse Shawntel Tan
Denisse Tan is currently a work in progress: she’s an aspiring writer, artist, and fashion designer! She’s trying to figure out how to manage her time in achieving all of her goals while also taking in life as humanly possible. Aside from art, she’s a big fan of the color pink, disco music, Bratz dolls, and Genshin Impact. By age 35, she plans to travel to New York City 🗽.
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