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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Becky Highly Recommends Headway Vera Salon in Timog Branch to Carmina


Carmina had a date with Becky for lunch not able to communicate with each other for a long time. Since we have spoken to one another every day you begin to miss each other as friends.

Becky had noticed my hair being long asking if I had any plans to have it cut. I said yes, the person Becka who use to cut my hair is too far away from me. Becka had moved to a new employer that is Taytay which I didn't want to travel too far just to get a haircut.

Becky had mentioned she saw a parlor near the area of Timog in Quezon City. Becky said the reason she likes Headway Vera Salon because when the people come out the ladies have beautiful hair.

Becky asked Carmina if she was serious to get a haircut today. I said yes as long there is not a long line when you enter. If there is, I'll just ask for their contact number.

Lucky me on a raining afternoon Carmina was able to get a haircut from Rolly who had first asked what type of haircut I wanted. I explained I wanted my back to be the same length yet keeping it into a bob haircut.

Rolly said he will start off shampoo and adding conditioner to my hair. Of course, wearing our face mask at all times when having everything done.

Carmina asked Rolly if I can take a picture together letting him know I am Carmina that I have a personal blog.

Rolly has been working at Headway Vera Salon for ten years and has been working for them ever since. He knows quite well how to style and cut your hair. I have seen him be able to take a lot of customers and be able to do two having their highlights and cutting my hair as well.


Becky uses to have Headway Vera Salon cut her hair year 2018 when she was working at the call center. She was just walking around looking for a place to go. Now it was passed on to Carmina to go to her next coming visit to do other stuff to her hair.

My haircuts with shampoo, conditioner and blower for PHP 300.00 ($5.26) not including tip to Rolly.

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