Fusion of Boracay in demand for Madridleños!

Fusion of Boracay in demand for Madridleños!

We are just strolling the area of Tetuan to look for “tambo” as we know the place is a well-known Filipino locality in the city of Madrid until we stopped then saw the name- Boracay Resto Bar Madrid. Curios of what inside, the place is packed of Spanish clientele eating desayuno with Filipino food on the side…Spanish are eating Filipino food now, how great strategy it is! (Simplemente estamos desplazándonos por el área de Tetuán para buscar “tambo” ya que sabemos que el lugar es una localidad filipina muy conocida en la ciudad de Madrid hasta que paramos y luego vimos el nombre – ¡Boracay Resto Bar Madrid! Curiosidades de lo que adentro, el lugar está lleno de clientela española comiendo desayuno con comida filipina a un lado… Los españoles están comiendo comida filipina ahora, ¡qué gran estrategia!) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Until the owner approached us with a smile, his name is Chris with his lovely wife. They were cordial with their customers as we observed them but not snobbish (with the same good attitude and reception of S&D Restaurante and Filipino Comida of Mang Jimmy) so we started chatting with them. At first, we thought they are Ilocano

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In Pictures: Storm Filomena Hits Madrid

In Pictures: Storm Filomena Hits Madrid

Filomena brought the heaviest storm in Madrid from January 7 to 9, 2021. As a consequence, Madrid witnessed the outstanding blizzard in the history. El Retiro Park María Eva Duarte de Perón Park Wizink Center, Calle Goya Plaza Colon Gran Via Calle Doctor Esquerdo Plaza de Toros Plaza Cibeles Paseo de Castellana Puerta del Sol https://youtu.be/9sh3xgDuHvo

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Madrid capital and other nine municipalities will close today at 10 pm

Madrid capital and other nine municipalities will close today at 10 pm

The Community of Madrid will execute the order mentioned in BOE Number 260 issued by the central government despite having presented this Friday an administrative contentious appeal in the National Court for considering the decision "unfair" and "arbitrary" and that will cause "chaos" among its citizens. The restrictions will affect Madrid capital, Alcalá de Henares, Alcobendas, Alcorcón, Fuenlabrada, Getafe, Leganés, Torrejón de Ardoz, Móstoles and Parla and will imply the restriction of entrances and exits from these municipalities. There will also be reductions in capacity hours in commerce and hospitality sectors. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In view of the session held last September 30, 2020, the Plenary of the Interterritorial Council of the National Health System agrees: First. That they must be declared as coordinated actions in public health for respond to the situation of special risk due to uncontrolled transmission of infections by COVID-19, in accordance with the provisions of article 65 of Law 16/2003, of 28 May, on cohesion and quality of the National Health System, the following: 1. Purpose and scope of application. 1.1 The declaration o

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Don’t you know that Filipino Frontliners are among the participants in the last clinical test for the development of COVID-19 Vaccine?

Don’t you know that Filipino Frontliners are among the participants in the last clinical test for the development of COVID-19 Vaccine?

Filipino Healthcare Professionals are among the participants for the Phase 3 Clinical Trials, these frontliners volunteered themselves for the success of the vaccine against COVID-19 for welfare of mankind. These tests covered 6,000 volunteers composed of different nationalities that commenced on 16th of July 2020 in United Arab Emirates. The volunteers are informed that test will be a Phase III Clinical Trial Of COVID-19 Inactivated Vaccine. The dosage is clearly stated in the procedures for those who will get the 1st dose of of COVID-19 Inactivated Vaccine (Vero Cell). Most participants are healthy individuals and 18 years old and above. Below are the clear-cut guidelines being followed during the Phase 3 Clinical Trials: Informed Consent. Medical History, Physical Examination and Consultation (including Swab Test). Sample Collection: 12.5ml of venous blood for antibodies testing. Immunization (Vaccine or Placebo— 2:1 ratio)— IM route, lateral deltoid muscle of the upper arm. Schedule: Day 0, 21/28. A booster dose might be vaccinated later if needed. 30-minute Observation. Sample collection after vaccination. Follow-up phone calls and visits will be conducted for

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Paano magluto sa Oven ng Honey Baked Pork Chops?

Paano magluto sa Oven ng Honey Baked Pork Chops?

Simple lang po ang pagluluto ng Honey Baked Pork Chops sa oven, sa 30 minutes na paghahanda ng sangkap ay may oras pa kayo na gawin ang iba pang trabaho na gusto ninyo lalo ngayong quarantine. Ito po ang mga sangkap ng Honey Baked Pork Chops: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pork Chops (kahit 6 na piraso) Toyo at suka (tansyahin ang lasa sa paghalo pwede ding dagdagan ng balsamic vinegar) Honey (1/2 cup) at ketchup para pampapula Gulay: carrots, patatas (kung may red apple ay pwede din) at bell pepper Dahon ng laurel (4 na dahon) Star Anise (4 to 5 piraso) at pamintang durog Aluminum foil para pansarado ng tray (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Proseso ng paghahanda at pagluluto: Hugasan ang pork chops bago i-marinate Ihanda ang marinated solution na pinaghalong toyo, suka at balsamic vinegar kung mayron, lagyan ng dalawang baso na tubig na may asin o salt. Tansyahin ang lasa ng marinated solution bago lagyan ng ½ cup honey at ketchup Isama na sa marinated solution ang dahon ng laurel, star anise at paminta Ibabad ang pork chops sa marinated solution habang hinuhugasan ang gulay at ginagayat Ang gayat na ca

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Madrid, New Normal

Madrid, New Normal

The state of alarm in the entire country of Spain has ended today June 21, 2020. Each autonomous region has now its own freedom to implement its regulations. In Madrid, a new normality has been established in two phases. The first phase will take effect from June 21 to July 5 and the second phase, from July 6, although still there are some restrictions. The establishments in closed spaces is now limited to 60% capacity and it will increase to 75% on July 6. While the establishments with open areas, mainly terraces, the occupation will be 80% and 100% on July 6. The use of a face mask is mandatory if the minimum social distance of 1.5 meters is impossible to maintain.  These regulation is also applicable in tourist accommodation, commercial and retail establishments, shopping centers, parks, libraries, archives, monuments, museums, cinemas, theaters, auditoriums, covered sports facilities, betting and gaming establishments, academies, driving schools and unregulated training, fairs, congresses and events, amusement parks, zoos, aquariums and in bullrings. These capacity limits are not applicable in retail section businesses. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Pl

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How to Convert Tourist Visa to Student Visa While in Spain

How to Convert Tourist Visa to Student Visa While in Spain

I would like to share the information that if you want to come here in Spain on a tourist visa, you can apply for student visa within 30 days upon arrival as an option to legalize your status. It is the government’s new imposed law or since 2019. The following are the requirements and in which you can get the approval in 2weeks or within a month from the day of its submission: health insurance certificate medical certificate translated NBI/police clearance bank statement/certificate with 10,000€ (as show money) visa letter from the university (requires enrollment fee) valid passport (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); In my case, it was already after 5 months upon my arrival here when we consulted a lawyer and have asked for advice how I can change or legalize my status. She said one of the options is to apply for a student visa and wait 7 to 8 months to get the result. I did take the risk despite the tedious months of waiting and voila, I’ve got the approval now even with the pandemia! It feels great to know that this method is possible and my stay in Spain has no more restrictions. I am sharing this information in the hope that it will be helpfu

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Madrid and Barcelona to enter phase 2 on Monday

Madrid and Barcelona to enter phase 2 on Monday

Starting on Monday June 8, 2020, the below regions will enter Phase 2 while the remaining regions of Spain and its islands will already be in Phase 3. Phase 3 is the most advanced stage of the lockdown de-escalation of Spanish Government. Autonomous Community of Castilla y León, the provinces of Ávila, Burgos, León, Palencia, Salamanca, Segovia, Soria, Valladolid and Zamora Autonomous Community of Castilla-La Mancha, the provinces of Albacete, Ciudad Real and Toledo. Autonomous Community of Catalonia, the health regions of Girona, Central Catalonia, Lleida and Barcelona. Valencian Community, the provinces of Castellón / Castelló, Valencia / València, and Alicante / Alacant. The Autonomous City of Ceuta. Community of Madrid, the province of Madrid. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Some rules in Phase 2 Opening of shopping centers, common areas are still closed, and capacity is limited to 40% only. Bars and restaurant premises with a limitation of between 30% and 50% of the capacity. Table service only and always with distance between tables. Non-university educational centers may resume face-to-face classes. Cinemas, theaters and conce

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Ayuda ng gobyerno, pangrebond ba?

Ayuda ng gobyerno, pangrebond ba?

Ang kwento po natin ay mula sa babaeng nagparebond ng buhok at nagkokonsensya sa paggamit ng ayuda, kaya magtweet na using the “#cuentameAYUDA”. Ang episode po natin ay personal na salaysay ng isang babae na nakokonsensya sa ngayon, na pinamagatang “Ayuda ng gobyerno, pangrebond ba?” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dear Jon and Jeri, Itago ninyo na lang po ako sa pangalang Inday, hindi ko po lubos maisip bakit sa dinami-dami ng mga tao noon ay nasentro pa sa akin ang usapin. Ang gusto ko lang po sanang magrelax kaya naisipan kong magpahangin sa labas at iparebond ang aking buhok. Nawala po sa isip ko na may curfew na pala, hindi ko po alam na hahantung sa ganito na sisikat ang buhok ko. Alam ko pong mali ang aking inasal dahil hindi normal ang sitwasyon ng ating bansa dahil sa pandemya pero ako ay humihingi ng second chance dahil talagang akoy nakalimot, pasensya po at naging tanga ako pati ang ayuda sa pagkain ay nagamit ko sa pagrebond ng buhok ko…pasensya na po. Ito po ay hango sa tunay na buhay na maaaring makarelate tayo o magbigay ng aral sa buhay! Ang susunod ay ibat-ibang mukha ng mga Abusado sa Ayuda mula sa ulat ng GMA News, panoorin po natin at i

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Ina infected ng COVID-19, may paalala!

Ina infected ng COVID-19, may paalala!

Ang kwentong ito ay mula sa babaeng dinapuan ng COVID-19 dito sa Barcelona, Espanya at mga kwento na aming naransan mula dito sa Madrid sa panahon ng lockdown. Mag-tweet na using the “#CuentameCOVID19”. Ito ay episode na “Isang Ina infected ng COVID-19, may paalala?” (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Dear Jon and Jeri, Ang kwentong ito ay hango sa isang OFW dito sa Barcelona, Spain na nai-feature ni Lyn Tumbaga-Diez sa EBC Barcelona para maging ejemplo ng ating mga kababayan na walang ideya o kamalayan sa sakit na COVID-19. Isang OFW at ina na nakabase dito sa Barcelona na si Arianne Canopio, isa siya sa mga libu-libong nagkaroon ng infection ng COVID-19 noong 13 Marso 2020 sa Hospital del Mar na nakasurvive! 1. Ano ang iyong pakiramdam matapos madischarge sa hospital mula sa pagkakasakit ng COVID-19? Two (2) days na po after ng madischarge sa hospital. Hindi pa po ako fully nakakahinga ng malalim kay hindi pa po 100%. Pero sa tingin ko po pinalabas nila ako dahil po nakita naman nila na ok na yung paghinga ko kahit papaano at saka puno rin po sa hospital sa ngayon. 2. Ano ang mga sintomas na iyong naramdaman? Iyong 1st symptom ko po ay lumabas noong last w

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