While traveling around the world, the family visited the Philippines and decided to combine a double birthday dinner with James. In our chat group, we discussed which restaurants we’d like to dine at, and Mom Violy has been eager to try the all-you-can-eat lobster her best friend recommended at Solaire. Carmina took charge of making the reservation through Solaire's Resort website and asked the family which seating time they preferred, choosing between two options with different time frames. Carmina registered it under Mom Violy's name and phone number. She received an email for our confirmation, and a week beforehand, a reminder was sent to Mom Violy's mobile to confirm if we were going ahead or not. Carmina replied to the SMS since Mom Violy wasn’t sure how to do it. We were told to arrive fifteen minutes before our scheduled entry time, which was 5:30 p.m. on February 12, 2026. When we arrived, we were informed we couldn’t enter the dining area until exactly 5:30 p.m...
Now, that you have decided to visit the Philippines for vacation or any other purpose. I will give you an advise what pasalubong (gifts) to give back home and what to buy for your family returning back abroad. If, you have relatives who are having a difficult time raising a family or financially. The best gift to give is not just money, but hand me downs. Filipino people love clothes from designer brands, leather goods and shoes. They love anything knowing it came from another country. You can always give your old phones that is no longer under your phone contract. Don't just throw it away. Filipino people can use it here as long you can put the Sim card. As long it doesn't come from the carrier Verizon. It will be useful. They can just unlock the phone and use the Sim card from the Philippines. If, your old phone are damage and has been soak in water. No problem it can be repaired for a lesser price from your country. Filipino also lo...