Just within the area of the proposed North Triangle Central Business District of Quezon City, is Eton Centris. It is a mixed-use development comprised of offices, transport stations, retail establishments and residential condominiums.

Every Sunday, SIDCOR holds its weekend market just beside the Centris Walk. The market features items and products found from all over the Philippines such as fresh organic vegetables, fish, poultry, meat, gourmet bread, cooked ham, baskets, longanisa, books, ladies clothes, pets and ornamental plants.

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The Burger Project is one of the newest food joints in Maginhawa Street, Quezon City. It does not have a set menu, instead customers are given the liberty to choose what ingredients go into their burgers. Customers are provided by the staff with a form to fill out -the prices are also provided so you will have clue how much your “burger project” will cost. Every burger that a customer makes goes into a database, such that when he comes back he could order the same thing. Aside from burgers, The Burger Project serves onion rings, buffalo wings and fries.

Address: 122 Maginhawa Street, Teacher’s Village, Diliman, Quezon City

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Manila is the best city in Philippines for tourists and is famous all over the world because of its beauty and its nightclubs, bars and restaurants. Here are the top 10 restaurants of Manila.

Lolo Dad’s

Lolo Dad’s is the best restaurant in Manila. It is a favorite not just among locals but within the foodie critics. Their menu includes tapas, steaks, pasta and pizzas.

Inagiku

For the best Japanese food in Manila, head to Inagiku at Makati Shangri-La. Their bestsellers are grilled flatfish, blue fin tuna belly, teppanyaki live lobster and soft hell crab. After a hearty meal, you can have a taste of their home made ice cream with red bean, wasabi and green tea flavors.

Abe

Abe can be found in most of malls in Manila. The restaurant mainly serves Filipino and regional dishes.

22 Prime

22 Prime is THE steakhouse not just in Ortigas, but also in Manila. It offers meals that include a slab of steak, soup and salad every Tuesdays and Fridays. There’s also the wine and cheese buffet every Tuesday.

Santi’s Delicatessen

Known for its imported sausages and cheese, Santi’s is also a good place to hang out in with their selection of wines and cheese from all over the world.

Cav Wine Bar and Bistro

Another great place to hang out, Cav Wine Bar and Bistro is located in Bonifacio High Street. Its wine vendo is popular among the regulars that allows you to sample wines shipped from almost anywhere.

Shang Palace

Shang Palace is Makati Shangri-La’s Chinese restaurant that offers authentic Cantonese dishes. Its interiors are grand, which reminds you of imperial palaces in China.

Paparazzi

Paparazzi is one of the restaurants that grace Edsa-Shangrila hotel. It offers classic pasta dishes for lunch and dinner. The place is cozy and is perfect for gatherings or a casual meal.

Spiral

Spiral’s extensive buffet is a favorite among locals. It has become a staple in Sofitel Manila since it opened few years back.

Cibo

Cibo is the best place to go if you’re craving for fine Italian food that do not go with steep prices as compared to the hotels in the city.

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Manila has been renowned for many years because of its nightlife and clubs. Here are the top 5 nightclubs you must see if you ever get a chance to go to Manila. Manila is the real place of Philippines that exhibits the night beauty of Philippines.

1. Encore Superclub

The grand dame of all nightclubs in Manila, and even the Philippines, Encore Superclub is a reincarnation of the former Embassy. Though its been long since it first opened its doors, it never ceases to attract the hip Makati crowd.

2. Manor

Basically it’s Encore’s mini-me for the North crowd located in Eastwood City Libis.

3. Alchemy

Expect to see a younger crowd in this bar located in Silver City beside Tiendesitas. This bar is a frequent venue for university events with its proximity to UP and Ateneo as it is just along C5.

4. Piedra

Piedra is a favorite among the urbanites here in Manila. People from as far as QC in the north and Las Pinas to the south congregate in this Bonifacio Global City club every night.

5. Republiq

The newest kid on the block, located in the spanking new ResortWorld is Republiq. It is spacious, loud and hip that caters to the downtown Manila crowd.

The Manila Seedling Bank Foundation is a non-governmental organization that was set up in 1977 and whose purpose is the greening of the environment.

Some of the activities that the Manila Seedling Bank is involved in are:

• the production of tree seedlings
• reforestation
• developing wood biomass energy
• developing agro-forestry plantations
• propagating and distributing ornamental plants and fruit trees
• research into all aspects of forestry

They also, as their name suggests, run a seed center that benefits a lot of farmers and gardeners by providing them with affordable seed. For more than thirty years they have been contributing this service to the community.

On a more serious note, organizations like the Manila Seed Bank Foundation are on the front line of the green revolution, they are constantly searching for better, sustainable ways to use and save our forests.

As we all know, deforestation is one of the leading causes of global warming, probably the most serious threat that mankind has ever faced. We must, with the help of dedicated groups such as the Manila Seed Bank, search for answers that will help to save our environment.

The Manila Seed Bank helps both the local community with its seeds and other programs and also contributes greatly to research that will help to save our forests and environment.

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A hotel in the suburbs of Metro Manila that has an Old-English theme complete with thick draperies and suits of armor.

Telephone: 373 2101

Located right smack at the center of Quezon City’s restaurant and bar row. This hotel was just recently acquired by France’s Accor group.

Telephone: 411 0116

The choice for Quezon City’s business travelers.

Telephone: 373 3333

Known among the locals for its good breakfast buffet. Has the amenities for an average business traveler.

Telephone: 924 5051

The Philippine Horticultural Society is currently holding its 33rd annual horticultural show with the theme “A Walk in the Park.” The show runs from January 16 to 25 at the Commonwealth Avenue part of the QC circle. Entrance fee is 20 pesos, there are also booths that sell and display different types of ornamental plants.

Here’s the schedule of daily lectures at the Horticulture 2009 show:

January 17 Saturday 10AM – What’s New in Fruit Trees by Zac Sarian
January 18 Sunday 10AM – Basics of Bonsai Culture by Modesto Manglicmot
January 19 Monday 3PM – Monopodial Orchids by Carlos Lazaro
January 20 Tuesday 3PM – Aquatic Gardening by Nestor Gregorio
January 21 Wednesday 3PM – Making Natural Fertilizers by Teresa Saniano
January 22 Thursday 3PM – Gamma Irradiation by Fernando Aurigue
January 23 Friday – Mr. Patrick Gozun
January 24 Saturday 3PM – Flower Arrangement by Pearl Banaag
January 25 Sunday 3PM – Tray Landscaping by Serapion Metilla