Recently a group of online game providers Level-up Games organized a 2 day event (November 3-4 2007) for Paradise Philippines Online Gamer Community, Level – Up Live 2007. And it was set to create a record to be the biggest online gaming event in the country.

Level – UP Live 2007 : Logged and Loaded at the World Trade Center Philippines is such a huge success. The crowd was unexpected, the booths were blockbuster, the games and the goodies are making the crowd crazy and alive. And what’s the best in this event is that you can have all the fun for just 50 pesos as a registration fee.

So what are you waiting for you can still join the fun just go to the World Trade Center Philippines… See you there.

Manila by October blends rain and sun. One minute Manila is bright then overcast in the next. Either way, Manila is the place to be in October. Just as rain and sun make rainbows appear, Manila is bound to shine this time of the year as attractive season’s specials at G Hotel Manila brings the city in style to Manila visitors.

Until November 30 Manila visitors get a chance to be in Manila with flair by availing the season’s specials of the G Hotel Manila by the Waterfront. Cut-rate accommodation packages of a G Hotel room start at P3,500 a night, inclusive of a buffet breakfast at the Café Noir, use of the hotel swimming pool, and discounts on laundry and business center services.

The prime Manila hotel of the Waterfront group in the Philippines, the G Hotel Manila is a major boutique hotel in the country. The Waterfront hotel in Manila is located at the city center, on Roxas Boulevard, and virtually in the vicinity of where everyone wants to be in around Manila and other nearby cities. With its chic cafes, spa-scented rooms, and personalized hotel services, the G Hotel Manila by the Waterfront combines substance and elegance of a boutique hotel to stylish effects. For a detailed look on the G Hotel visit their website http://www.ghotelmanilabywaterfront.com/.

What better time to plan ahead for the homecoming but today, before September ends! Good thing a lot of our budget Philippine hotels are on a roll in giving out special rates here and there. ‘Maagang pamasko’ for the overseas Filipino and his/her family, indeed.

One top choice for the OFW going here on Christmas is the line of Kabayan Hotels. They have branches in Manila such as the Kabayan Hotel Pasay, Kabayan Hotel Caloocan, and Kabayan Hotel Cubao. The rooms offer incredible space for your luggage and Balikabayan boxes. The room ambiance is carefully set to bring you the warmth and comfort of genuine Filipino hospitality.

Kabayan Hotels proudly offers a range of exceptional service like 24-hour airport transfer / “Meet and Greet”, safety deposit boxes, efficient round-the-clock security (with closed circuit cameras in common areas), coffee Shop with room service, secure luggage room, laundry services, guarded parking, 24-hour hotel car rental, and on-call massage services. The hotel’s official website offers the best rates online.

If you’re more on the old-classic Filipino home comfort, the best choice will always be the renowned Legend line of hotels. Go for the Legend Villas Hotel in Mandaluyong. The hotel really invested in genuine Filipino wood products to adorn the receiving areas, dining, windows, and stairs. You can actually hear traditional Filipino music such as the Kundiman and Cariñosa as you enter the premises. It will bring back memories of your summer vacation in the province, or your good ol’ lola (grandmother) who used to listen to Kundiman. Food is exceptionally Filipino in taste. The hunger for our home grown meals will be quenched after years of eating foreign food in another country. The Legend Villas Dining will simply provide for that.

There are definitely more glorious things to look forward to as the Balikbayan travels back to Pinas. With all the energy to exhaust in the celebrations and traditions required by the Christmas season, there are places where you will be truly accommodated even after September ends.

Now going to the mall becomes extra special because of SM Mall of Asia at Roxas Blvd., Pasay City. Owned by SM Prime Holdings and managed by a Filipino Chinese, Henry Sy. It is tagged as the largest shopping mall in Paradise Philippines and as the 4th largest in Asia. SM Mall of Asia was divided into four buildings interconnected by walkways – the Main Mall, the Entertainment Mall, and the North and South Carpark Buildings.

What I love with this place apart from its size and structure is that you will find almost everything here. From our favorite SM Department store and SM Hypermarket to individual shops and boutiques, restaurants, cinemas and other fun activities and facilities like arcades, Ice rink, benches and free shuttle ride around the mall and the 1st branch of Taste Asia one of the SM Food Court that offers Paluto(cook freshly bought items). Other attractions to watch out for when visiting SM Mall of Asia are the live performances like the SM Mall Marching Band and their breathtaking fireworks display every Saturday and Sundays and Holidays.

So don’t be left behind, visit Paradise Philippines and SM Mall of Asia.

The park is open Mondays – Fridays (4:00pm -onwards) and Saturdays – Sundays/Holidays (1:00pm – onwards). You can almost find everything at Star City from tiangge, food, rides and games.

Here are some of their rides and attractions you will find at Star City:

Zyklon Loop

A roller coaster that travels at the speed of 60 kph and features a 60 degree drop, banking turns of over 720 degrees. This is the country’s first imported 360-degree loop coaster.

A ride that will definitely turn your stomach upside down…

Grand Carousel

The first double decked carousel in the country. Our own version of European carousel just likes on those Korean novella scenes

Kiddie Bump Car

Enjoying the ride behind the wheels.Let your kids experience the fun and excitement of driving without the hassle of the city’s heavy traffic. (hmmm my baby brother loves this…)

Little Mermaid Boat Ride

Captivate yourself with the fascinating set design artfully made for your touring experience inside this lagoon-like pathway.

Wacky Dragon

Too small for Blizzard but to big for Wacky Worm? Then try Wacky Dragon, one of the roller coasters for the whole family.

Having fun while in the city of Paradise Philippines is easy… just visit Star City and have fun like a child.