What are the active volcanos in PI? Which of these are open to trekkers

Been up Pinatubo - there are tours you can book in Angeles either through travel places or through the hotels. Good hike - 3 hours up a winding caldera to the summit.

I have been to see Mt Mayon down in Legaspi but havent had the pleasure of going up the hill - apparently its a 3 day hike up there and back. I think local travel places organise it - i havent seen anything about it in the hotels there. Check out Youtube - some trekkers actually videotaped themselves on the volcano rim - great footage!

Mt Bulusan volcano down in Bicol near the town of Irosin is still very much active. I think there is currently a 5k exclusion zone around it because still letting off sulphur etc.

Havent seen Taal - but u can book tours through most of the hotels there in manila or travel agencies. Heard its a volcano within a volcano / island.

Any beaches within 2-3 hours from Manila?

In south, I recommend eagle point in anilao batangas, caylabne in cavite, laiya beach in san juan batangas or In north, camayan beach in subic just beside ocean adventure or grande island in subic also.

Any suggested 1-day tour in Manila? Do we need to book a guide?

Around Manila or around Metro Manila? If it's your first time, having a guide would be a good idea. But if you have a friend who can show you around, that would be better.Must see places in Metro Manila:For bars, and a little shopping, I suggest Eastwood and Araneta Center in Quezon City, or Greenbelt in Makati... if you have someone showing you around, ask them to take you to Timog. MOA is okay, too.Paco Park and Intramuros are great for taking pictures. So is Manila Bay.If you want a real adventure, go to Quiapo, and Binondo. But do not go there without a guide.For a really education tour, you can go to National Museum, Ayala Museum, and you can also visit the University of the Philippines (celebrating it's centennial this year).

Where is a good beach wedding venue in the Philippines?

Visayas <*-*>

☻Panglao beaches
☻Boracay beach
☻Bantayan beach

What kind of business will you invest with 5,000 pesos in the Philippines?

Take your pick: <*-*>
☻Homemade cakes or cookies
☻Siomai, Siopao, Tempura, Squid rolls, fish balls / dimsum stand
☻Sell Softdrinks, Beers, Tuba and Ice
☻ Cell.phone load retailer
☻Chilled drinks stand (Buko/Calamansi/Pineapple/Chocolate/Oran... juice)
☻Local Food stand (Banana cue/ Camote cue/ Hot cakes/ Ginataang mais)
☻Mini Fruit stand (Mangoes, Lanzones, Pineapples, Guavas, Green mangoes with special ginisang bagoong..)
*drools* lol
☻Chicharon (Pork or Chicken cracklings)
☻Barbeque or grilled stand ( Pork, chicken, fish,..etc.)
☻Home service (Manicure/pedicure/ footspa)

Is Cartimar just like Divisoria?

Right now Cartimar is undergoing massive renovation. It may look ugly & uncomfortable right now but watch out, soon it'll be dazzling. It's true, pets are bestsellers there, especially if you wish to buy dogs. But the shoe stores are still there, offering good quality & affordable prices. There's this one shoe store that I've bought 3 shoes already. They're good & they've got great elections. They even brag about their customers not coming back! Why? Because they're VERY satisfied with the shoes they bought years ago! As for me, well, I travel a lot & it's no surprise my shoes wore out after a few years. But that's ok, at least it lasted that long! If you go buy at Greenhills, expect shoddy shoes. They're cheap, 500 pesos, but are worn out in a month. Cartimar's a good place to buy dogs & shoes. They also sell plants, birds, pet food & cages, bikes, pet accessories, & of course, more shoes. I'm told the new buildings being built are for pet stores. These are what you'll find over there. Happy shopping!

What is the best restaurant to eat native dishes?

You can try:

Max's Restaurants

Kamayan

Sentro in Greenbelt

Cabalen in Trinoma

Barrio Fiesta

Happy eating!

Starbucks or kape barako?

In my own opinion, it depends...Example: Starbucks got a lot of flavors but a little bit expensive here in the Philippines. So, I only buy 2 packs per year.Barako, I have it all year round. Anytime I need it, I just put some in the coffee maker. Very affordable. So, If you are living in the Philippines, Barako is the main choice. Oops, to all who read my post: Please try Sagada Coffee from Baguio City. It is also a fine quality Philippine coffee and cheap too! P250 in their 450 gram box.

What is THE JOB to have in the Philippines?

president of the republic.even how much you steal, you still get presidential pardon.

Can anyone recommend nice and not too expensive hotels in Cebu and/or Mactan Island?

3 Star Accommodations
MONTEBELLA VILLA HOTEL $ 42 - $120 Cebu City

SOPHIA SUITES RESIDENCE HOTEL $110 - $170 Cebu City

SDR SERVICED APARTMENTS $ 35 - $65 Mactan

CEBU MIDTOWN HOTEL $ 50 - $210 Cebu City

BELLAVISTA HOTEL $ 51 - $90 Mactan

CEBU CITY MARRIOTT HOTEL $ 106 - $221 Cebu City

WHITESANDS RESORT $ 116 - $ 242 Mactan

MARIBAGO BLUEWATER RESORT $ 150 - $250 Mactan

DAY'S HOTEL $ 60 - $105 5 Mactan

COSTABELLA BEACH RESORT $ 70 - $160 Mactan

2 Star Accommodations
CEBU GRAND HOTEL $ 36 - $90 Cebu City

CEBU BUSINESS HOTEL $ 13 - 35 Cebu City

CASTLE PEAK HOTEL $ 32 - $50 Cebu City

VACATION HOTEL CEBU $ 23 - $38 Cebu City

GOLDEN PEAK HOTEL $ 44 - 75 Cebu City

MANGO PARK HOTEL $ 28 - $40 Cebu City

DIPLOMAT HOTEL $ 24 Cebu City

EDDIE'S HOTEL $ 30 - 38 Cebu City

CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL $ 38 - $50 Cebu City

1 Star Accommodations
CESARIO HOTEL $ 28 - $33 Mactan

PALAZZO PENSIONE $ 17 Cebu City

HOTEL ASIA CEBU $ 37 Cebu City

FUENTE PENSION $ 20 Cebu City

ELICON PENSION HOUSE $ 13 - $20 Cebu City

NS ROYAL PENSIONE $ 17 - 30 Cebu City

GOLDEN VALLEY HOTEL $ 17 - $20 Cebu City

WESTPOINT INN $ 15 - 20 Cebu City

MACTAN PENSION HOUSE $ 18 - $24 Mactan

ELEGANT CIRCLE INN $ 18 - $35 Cebu City

Tambuli Beach Resort $80 - $100 Mactan Island

Hilton Resort & Spa $135 - $385 Mactan Island

How would you say goodbye to someone you don't want to leave?

Softly, I will leave you softly
For my heart would break if you should wake and see me go

So I leave you softly
Long before you miss me
Long before your arms can beg me stay for one more hour
Or one more day

How true is it that Taft Avenue is unsafe?

It's unsafe if you are careless. I mean, it is true that there are a lot of snatchers and crooks there, but if you are cautious enough, you won't become a victim. For instance, try to not walk around Pedro Gil and PGH at night. Don't go to Intramuros alone, and always hold on to your bags *real* tight when on a bus or jeepney. Don't expose your phone and wallet to the world while using them.
Any place is unsafe if the person isn't being careful. Just use some precautionary measures and you won't be harmed. ^_^

If you are forced to make an ultimate sacrifice, what would you give up: marriage or career?

I would more than likely give up the career. My family means a lot to me and I don't believe that any job should have that much control over you to put your marriage at stake. Most jobs will look at both factors if you are a true asset to their organization.

Graft and corruption is already part of our system of governance...?

the systems has been in existence ever since we where still not born... and this is true all over the world and not just in the philippines... how to eradicate this problem??? its not easy as taking a candy from a child... it has to come form the people who cause it... and those are the citizens themselves... if people dont give bribes just to get away from something or to manipulate a deal.. then corruption cud have not existed...

What's the Pinoy known for?

hmm, u used the word pinoy..so must know someone from the philippines. pinoy is the slang for filipino. and filipinos are known for their hospitality! and smile and laughter. even in the midst of calamities, pinoys just smile and laugh! so there...where are u from? why the interest in pinoys?

and in case you are wondering why i know..its because im a filipino..and proud to be one!

How to join the noranians fan club?

You can join the Noranians Bopols Chapter, but you must be able to correctly answer the following:

1. What is her real name?
2. When and where was she born?
3. What is the name of her doll?
4. What is the title of the movie she did with Matet, with a monster in a jar?
5. How many Best Actress Awards has she won in FAMAS?
6. How many Best Actress Awards in STAR Awards for Movies?
7. In the Metro Manila Film festival?
8. In Gawad urian?
9. In the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) Awards?
10. When was she given a Lifetime Achievement Award? By which body?
11. Which movie won for her her very first Best Actress Award?
12. Which one movie won for her the most number of Best Actress Awards?
13. When was she arrested in the USA?
14. For carrying what?
15. How much of it was found in her possession?

If you answer these questions correctly, you are a certified Noranian, worthy of membership in my chapter.

Is there a school here in the Philippines who teaches 3d animations and stuffs?

Yes, there is. The De La Salle - College of St. Benilde. De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB, CSB or simply Benilde), is a private Catholic college and member institution of De La Salle Philippines located in the vicinity of Malate, located along Taft Avenue across the street from De La Salle University-Manila.

The college uses learner-centered instruction and offers innovative degree and non-degree programs designed for the development of professionals in the arts, design, management, service industries, computer applications in business, and special fields in study. The college has also pioneered several degree offerings different from what regular universities and colleges in the Philippines had.

Im actually a student of this college. My course is AB-MMA (Bachelor of Arts- Multimedia Arts). This course offers subjects like 3d animation, 2d animation, photography, basics of drawing and many many more. Some of our professors studied and worked in abroad. Some had worked for big companies like Pixars so they really now what they are teaching. We also have a professor working in ABS-CBN, the no. 1 broadcast station in the Philippines. If you are really interested in studying things like this, i recommend De La Salle - College of St. Benilde. Ow, recently, they opened a new building for School of Design Arts student like me, it was really big and named as the "jewel in the crown of the De La Salle University System schools", it is a 14-storey building.

Can money buy love?

Money can not buy love for love is priceless.

I am sorry to hear about those guys who have bad experience about women wanting money from them. But don't you think its you who choose those women? Its the lover and not the love as the popular song says....You have know how to respect someone, love them unconditionally and accept them with all their flaws. You can have a companion or a partner in bed if you have money but they will all be gone in time.

I have known a lot of people happily married..and I wish I too will have that kind of relationship.

Anyone who knows cheap hotels or inns in Baguio?

Dauz Pension House (Transient House), Valenzuela Loop (just below SM Baguio) right at the heart of the city; walking distance to SM, Baguio Cathedral, Session Road and City Market (074)4443125. P250-P350/head

Baguio Village Inn (going towards La Trinidad; adjacent to Church of the Resurrection)
135 Magsaysay Ave. (074)4423901
P275-P950/head

Here is an updated list of telephone numbers of good hotels and inns. The area code for Baguio City is 074:

Ambassador Hotel - Abanao Street - 442-2746
Atenara House - 40 Navy Road - 446-9808
Baden Powell Inn - Gov. Pack Road - 442-5836
Baguio Country Club - Nanoy Ilusorio Drive - 442-7674
Baguio Palace Hotel - Legarda Road - 442-7734
Baguio Summer Inn - Quezon Hill - 444-3105
Baguio Village Inn - Magsaysay - 442-3091
Belfrant Hotel - Gen. Luna Road - 442-5012
Benguet Pine Tourist Inn - Chanum Street - 442-7325
Benguet Prime Hotel - Calderon Street - 442-7066
Burnham Hotel - Calderon Street - 442-2331
Citylight Hotel - Gen. Luna - 444-7544
Concorde Hotel - Legarda Road - 443-2058
El Cielito Inn - North Drive - 442-8743
Forest Inn - Legarda Road - 443-8436
Hotel Salome - Loakan Road - 442-4784
Hotel Tepayac - Leonard Wood Road - 442-3956
Inn Rocio - Kisad Road - 442-4028
Medrano's Apartelle - 79 Brentwood Village - 446-6778
Mile-Hi Inn - Camp John Hay -
Miles Home Baguio Transients - 88 Gibraltar Road - 444 2354
Mountain Lodge - Leonard Wood Road - 442-4544
Mt. Crest Hotel - Legarda Road - 443-9273
Munsayac Inn - Leonard Wood Road - 442-2451
Norlu Pensione - Bokawkan Road - 442-4662
Prince Plaza Hotel - Legarda Road - 442-5082
Princess Apartel - Ferguzon Road - 442-7261
Rajah Soliman Hotel - Bokawkan Road - 442-7574
Safari Lodge - Leonard Wood Road -442-2491
Sicat Hotel - Marcos Highway - 442-4938
Skyrise Hotel - Dominican Road - 442-8084
Supreme Hotel - Magsaysay Avenue - 443-2011
Tam-Awan Village - 446-2949
Venus Park View - Kisad Road - 442-5597
Vistro Pensione House - Engineers Hill - 442-2235
Woods Inn - Military Cut-ofF 442-4641
Zion Hostel - Palma Street 445-6997

If you are really on a tight budget, I would suggest transient houses.

How much would it cost you to buy happiness?

A Smile, from endangered species like you

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you do not buy happiness even if you the richest man of the world, you cannot buy happiness. (seeing a Panda can give you happiness)