#LoveLocal: 10 Filipino Drip Coffee Brands to Level up your Morning Brew

Anne B Lifestyle, Business, Food, Trending
Filipino drip coffee

Demand for Filipino drip coffee is on the rise because they are perfect for those who want their coffee strong, simple, and local. These little bags of joy are conveniently designed to give you freshly brewed coffee without the need for a coffee machine or elaborate equipment. Using the pour over coffee technique, brewing is as simple as tearing the sachet, pouring hot water, and letting the coffee drip.

Local drip coffee bags come in different variants from the staple Kapeng Barako to flavored blends such as caramel, hazelnut, butterscotch, and many more. The local coffee market is thriving and a number of shops have added drip coffee bags – or single serve pour over coffee, on their product offerings.

Social media and e-commerce have made it accessible to purchase and support local coffee producers. Here’s a list of where to can get good quality local drip coffee bags.

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5 Best Malls to Visit in Cebu

Anne B Cebu

Cebu is one of the dream destinations of many vacationers and even people who are looking to relocate to a warmer and more relaxed environment. The allure of Cebu is in the balance between beautiful natural wonders and modern high-technology infrastructure. 

Anyone who has ever been to Cebu knows about the magnificent beaches, lakes, waterfalls and other natural beauty of the islands. What makes it even better is how all of these are interspersed within a bustling and vibrant city that has all the technology and conveniences that comes with city life. For instance, Cebu has its fair share of huge shopping malls that sell everything you will ever need, while also providing you with much needed entertainment for you and your family on those times that you get tired of too much sun and beach activities. 

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#LoveLocal: 5 Filipino leather bag brands to add to cart now!

Anne B Fashion & Beauty, Lifestyle
Filipino leather bag
100% Pinoy Genuine Leather Bags

Filipino leather bag brands strive to deliver world-class quality products that every Pinoy can be proud of. Each piece lovingly created by Filipino artisans is made with excellent craftsmanship, passion, and hope for the industry.

Here are five Filipino leather bag brands that stand out the most because a good bag should be well-made, practical, and does not have to be designer. 

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Manila

James Gonzales Travel, Manila
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Also known as the Pearl of the Orient, the capital city of the Philippines has a rich and complex reputation. This is where everything happens— Manila is the seat of the Philippines’ history, economics, politics, and culture. It’s the perfect marriage of old and new, tradition and modernity, and East meets West.

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Where to Stay in Manila

James Gonzales Travel, Manila

If you’re planning a visit to the Philippines, then it’s not too far fetched to say that Manila is the center of everything. The City of Manila and the surrounding Metro Manila area have been the political, cultural, and economic center of the country for centuries. This is where everything happens, and if you want to be close to the action then you need to know where to stay in Manila.

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Things to Do in Manila

James Gonzales Travel, Manila

Bustling city streets, balmy tropical weather, and a booming metropolis filled with history, culture, food, shopping, and much more. Manila is a city that brings the past and future together, and visiting it is an experience unlike any other. Whether you’re in the area for a quick visit, or planning on staying for several days or longer, you’re going to need a list of things to do in Manila. This list has got you covered.

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10 Wealth Building Tips for Women

Anne B Finance
10 Wealth Building Tips for Women

With today’s ever-growing demands and necessities, women can easily blow their budget with never-ending household needs, family’s daily consumption, children’s education funds, and personal expenses. 

Whether you’re a career woman or a stay-at-home mom, personal finance experts share a couple of targeted advice for women to help you overcome financial obstacles, save up for that grand family vacation, or grow your business. Aside from managing your funds and boosting your retirement savings, here are other creative wealth building tips that women like you can follow to improve your financial health.

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How to Get to Manila

James Gonzales Travel, Manila

There’s one place in the Philippines that’s recognized as the Pearl of the Orient, and it’s none other than the country’s capital, Manila. Manila is the cultural, financial, political, and historical hub of the Philippines. In an archipelagic country with over 7,000 islands, it plays an outsize role in the past, present, and future of the Philippines. If you’ve ever wanted to visit, here’s a guide on how to get to Manila to start off your trip.

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Gundam Hathaway imagines a futuristic Davao, Philippines

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Gundam Hathaway imagines a futuristic Davao, Philippines

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway, now streaming on Netflix, is a three-part animated film adaptation of the Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash novel series. Set in Universal Century – the most developed timeline in the Gundam Universe, Hathaway opens the story in space slowly descending to Earth and eventually landing onto a futuristic Davao City, Philippines.

A good portion of the story – about 45 minutes long, unfolds in Davao. Filipino cultural references are beautifully depicted with a special cameo of the most famous Pinoy mascot – Jollibee. Gundam Hathaway provides a glimpse of an alternate, modern Davao where Mobile suits and Earth Federation Officers patrol the streets lined with electric cars and mobile suits. Key highlights are  listed below.

Davao City, Philippines in Gundam Universal Century timeline. Netflix screengrab
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3 Fun Activities for Kids During the Pandemic

Anne B Lifestyle
3 Fun Activities for Kids During the Pandemic

Children are natural explorers. You cannot lock them in a room and expect them to behave like tamed, mindful adults who can patiently wait until something eventful happens. Whether you like it or not, our little ones will always look for fun activities for kids whatever the time of the day is.

During normal circumstances (a.k.a pre-Covid life), keeping kids occupied and entertained at home is already a challenge. Thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic, the creativity and patience of parents have been strongly tested when children were forced to stay at home at all times. There is never a perfect time to say that parenting is hard.

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