Museo Pambata: Where Learning and Fun Collide

         from Museo Pambata Website

Are you looking for something fun  to do with your kids this weekend? How about something educational as well? Then I suggest you go visit Museo Pambata.

  Jeep standee & helicopter in the Playground

           in the OLD MANILA rooom

It was my first time visiting Museo Pambata and honestly, I was surprised. hehe  And Yes, despite the fact that I already googled and read blogs about it, I was still amazed at the interactive displays and info graphics inside the museum. Another plus is that the entrance fee is only P150/pax. Lucky you if your from Manila, just present a valid ID with your address and enjoy free passes during Tuesday. 50% discount on other days.

KALIKASAN ROOM: under the sea and insects

Museo Pambata is divided into 8 theme rooms but we only saw 6 : Kalikasan, Old Manila, Career Options,I love my Planet Earth, My Body Works and Pamilihang Bayan. We were not able to see the Global Village and Karapatan Hall because of an event during our visit.

                                    MY BODY WORKS

Aaron likes the Body Works and Pamilihang Bayan the most. We spent most of our time here. He really enjoyed going through the small stores and the fire truck with matching costumes.

Pamilihang Bayan, Career option and I Love My Planet

We were lucky enough that there was no big group tour scheduled during our visit. Aaron was able to play with all the available displays. We decided to leave when a bigger group of students came. We spent a few more minutes outside in the playground where the main attraction is the helicopter.  We spent almost 2 hours inside the museum and another 15 minutes outside in the playground.

Herbal Garden and i love my Planet

   Definitely, an interesting museum not just for kids but for adults as well.

  Rate: 10/10

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Information below if from Museo Pambata. Be sure to check their website here before you actually visit the place. Sometimes, some area are closed due to renovation.

Hours and Admission:

Tuesday to Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (September to February) 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (March to August), closed for lunch break at 12:00 NN to 1:00 PM. Sunday 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM The museum is closed on Mondays and select holidays.

Admission Fees General Admission – Php 150Manila residents – Free on Tuesdays (please bring valid ID) and 50% off on other days (not applicable for group tours) Museum workers and teachers with valid ID – Free

DIRECTION:

The Museo Pambata is at the former Elks Club Building on Roxas Boulevard corner South Drive, Manila.

How to get to Museo Pambata:
From EDSA, turn right on Roxas Boulevard then take a U-turn on T.M. Kalaw Street. From Quiapo, take Quezon Bridge going to Padre Burgos Street then turn left on Roxas Boulevard. Or you may take the LRT or a jeepney (A. Mabini route), get off on United Nations Avenue, and walk to Roxas Boulevard. Museo Pambata is right beside the U.S. Embassy.

Aaron Goes to Manila Zoo

Last Wednesday,after Aaron’s UN presentation in the morning, I had to go to work to facilitate some equipment pick up so I decided to bring Aaron with me and show him Manila Zoo.

Our site is only a few blocks away from Manila Zoo which is accessible via jeepney or pedicab. We took the latter and paid P30 for the trip.

After paying the entrance fee of P100 for me and P60 for Aaron, we immediately started our tour. Upon a few steps from the entrance you could immediately see Maali the Elephant on your right followed by the reptiles area. Just in front of the reptiles area, you can find the turtles and crocodiles.

Viewing the crocodiles can be quite tiring because you have to carry your child since the fence is a bit high and the cage is on the same ground level unlike in Avilon Zoo where your location is a bit higher. Hmmm, what else? Honestly, seeing Avilon Zoo first, it really saddened me to see the animals here. The cages are small and the animals look tired and thin.

Despite the overall zoo condition, Manila Zoo is  still a nice place to bring your family to bond. The place may not be that big but what I like about it is that there are other activities to do inside such as paddle boat riding, horse back riding (P50/2 rounds), petting zoo and 2 small playground area for your kids.

Overall, we enjoyed our quick visit at the zoo.

GO! Kizip Korean Restaurant: My First Korean Restaurant Experience

Who would have thought that I will be loving Korean dishes so much that I’m always craving for it nowadays?

Metom Pepz

Thanks to GO Kizip! My first Korean Restaurant experience turned out really good and totally vanquished my negative perception about their food. The culprit? Kimchi.. hehehe Whenever we think about Korean food, kimchi would be the first thing that will come to our minds. And let’s face it, not everyone would like the taste and smell of it for the first time. And that my friends was the reason why I kept my distance from going into Korean Restaurants.

from Go Kizip FB page

photo from Go Kizip FB page

Only until this year that I stepped my foot inside a Korean Resto. Thanks so much to my cousins who left me with no choice. So off we go to Go Kizip Malate. By the way, don’t trust google map’s navigation, it will bring you to Quirino Ave. Yes, we got lost.hehehe And to think that it is only a few blocks from where I work.tsk tsk tsk

lettuce and perilla leaves

photo from Go Kizip FB page

spam kimchi fried rice

Go Kizip Malate looks small from the outside but is quite large when you go inside. It smells clean too. My brother ordered Samgyeopsal (pork belly meat) P300/order. Kimchi Stew with Rice (Kimchi Jji Gae) P300, and Spam Kimchi Fried Rice P350. Good thing they have spam since Aaron was with us.

Another thing that I like about Go Kizip is that they serve a variety of banchan (side dish). I don’t even know what each of them are called but I love love their side dishes . Well, I haven’t tried a lot of korean restaurant, so far until this day Go Kizip ( Malate) still has my vote. We also tried their Timog branch but we still prefer the Malate branch because of more side dish options and free coffee! ;-D

Go Kizip!

1176 Adriatico St, Malate,Manila

02 3546659, +63 9162417777

For updates: you may check Go Kizip Facebook page  here  .

Please see below image for menu sample. All image from zomato.com

a proposal @ the Skydeck Bayleaf Intramuros

Last Feb 25, a week after the night of the brainstorming,we finally executed my cousin’s proposal to his 10-year-girlfriend @ the Skydeck, Bayleaf,Intramuros.

We closed the elevated part of the roof deck. The area can accommodate around 15-25 guest. I’m thankful that the Sir Randy was able to reserve the area without even me doing a down payment. We know that hotels has a lot of restrictions when it comes to decor. So closing an area is great since you can do whatever you want as long as it won’t affect the other diners.

We ordered their  house signatures: 6 crispy kare-kare (P440), 7 Pork Bagnet  Binagoongan (P400), 5 the Bayleaf Express (laing) P320,2 Pepperoni Pizza (P420), 2 Four Cheese Pizza (P470), 2 Fruit and vegetable salad (P270), 1 Roquefort and Jamon Salad (P450), which was served buffet style. I ordered quesong puti fondue (P365) and a fried chicken for Aaron. forgot the price but I think it’s around PP230-270.

Of all our orders, I like the roquefort and jamon salad and the crispy kare-kare. (minus point for the unpleasantly chewy tough meat). We sooooo love the taste of its sauce. Sauce pa lang, ulam na! 🙂

Since it’s on top of the building, there were a lot restrictions, we ended using the usual props such as video presentation and petals and candle light. Our evening started to be very windy so we didn’t push through with the lcd screen. Good thing there was a black wall part to project the video. Around 7:30pm, the weather was favoring us, so we were able to rearrange the petals in a heart shape.

Just after the proposal, Pat, Aaron and I went home since Aaron is already complaining of being tired.

Well recommended place. The overlooking view of Manila and Intramuros is good to see.Try to get there around 5-5:30pm so that you could catch the sunset.

RATE: 9/10 (it would have been perfect if the meat was tender. haha)

Visit: Feb 25, 2014

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see you soon Malate!