Public Swimming Pools In Metro Manila

Access to public pools in Metro Manila or the Philippines can be hard. Below is a list of non-irregular shaped pools open to the public.


Makati Aqua Sports Arena (MASA):
50 Meters with 8 lanes and a kiddie pool
Price: Makati Residents - P50. Non-Makati Residents - P150

Decent water quality. Clean shower with stalls but no locker. Closed on Mondays

J.P. Rizal Extension, West Rembo, Makati City 

*across University of Makati





Amoranto Sports Complex

50 Meters with 8 lanes
Price: P50

Water quality issues at times. Shower stalls does not have doors. Closed on Mondays

Don Alejandro Roces Avenue, Barangay Paligsahan, Quezon City



Marikina Sports Park

50 Meters 9 lanes
Price: P40 daytime rate, P60 nighttime rate

8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Decent water quality

Sumulong Highway, Barangay Sto. Nino, Marikina City *beside the City Hall



Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
50 meters x 25 meters (Main pool)
Vito Cruz, Manila (Near De La Salle University)

Selectively open to the public go at your own risk. Closed on Mondays




ACE Water Spa (Quezon City)
Lap pool: 20 meters
Price: P300 Lap pool only (Mon to Fri) 6 am to 12nn
Full access P600 for 4 hours (includes heated pools and etc)

Proper changing rooms, locker, showers and etc. Clean pools with lifeguard

399 Del Monte Avenue, San Francisco Del Monte, Quezon City


ACE Water Spa (Pasig)
Lap pool: 25 meters
Price: P300 Lap pool only (Mon to Fri) 6 am to 12nn
Full access P600 for 4 hours (includes heated pools and etc)

Proper changing rooms, locker, showers and etc. Clean pools with lifeguard

United St. corner Brixton St., Barangay Kapitolyo, Pasig City



PhilSports Complex (ULTRA)
50 meters x 25 meters
Price: P60

8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Mondays
Shower does not have stalls. Lifeguard present. Track oval across.

Capt. Henry Javier St. corner St. Martin St., Pasig City

Philippine nationwide holidays for 2015

Regular Holidays

January 1 - New Year's Day
April 2 - Maundy Thursday
April 3 - Good Friday

April 9 - Araw ng Kagitingan

May 1 - Labor Day

June 12 - Independence Day

August 31 - National Heroes Day

November 30 - Bonifacio Day

December 25 - Christmas Day

December 30 - Rizal Day

Special (Non-Working) Days

February 19 - Chinese New Year

April 4 - Black Saturday

August 21 - Ninoy Aquino Day

November 1 - All Saints' Day

Additional special non-working days:

January 2

December 24

Last day of the year

December 31

Special Holiday (for all schools)

February 25 - EDSA Revolution Anniversary

SOURCE: Malacañang

New guidelines for using portable electronic devices while inside an aircraft in the Philippines

Finally some people understand that mobile phone, wifi and bluetooth runs on different frequencies and won't interfere with the aircrafts instruments.

Do note that it is still the discretion of the carrier, pilot or crew if you are allowed to use electronic devices while inside an aircraft. Better follow their instruction unless you want to get escorted off by marshals or airport security off the plane. Most don't mind unless you are obnoxious or just loud ;)

Infographic from Rappler.com

More info regarding the memo here: PIA Link

Dog Food. Literally

News of the execution of the North Korean leader's uncle came was not much of a surprise since the new Dear Leader would consolidate his power and flex some muscle at one point. If you missed the execution article here's the Link to check it out.

But recent news indicate that it was not a "normal" execution by the usual firing squad.

His uncle was apparently stripped naked along with 5 of his closest aides and thrown in a cage. Then they starved 120 dogs for 3 days and let loose at the prisoners until the "dog food" were completely eaten up. 

Check out the link below for the dog food article.

But thats not all. This guy must have some major beef on his uncle. Since his it seems that the other aides who were made to dog food were still executed by firing squad though they used anti-aircraft guns.

Link for the execution by anti-aircraft guns.

I thought these things only happen in movies but then I guess I'm wrong. The execution does remind me of that Hannibal movie where they were feeding people to boars. Some people may have exaggerated some of the info though I wont be surprised if the executions will be included in some movie and will be seeing it on the big screen soon.

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Beer

Everybody loves beer right? Anybody tried Bear beer? 

Stumbled upon this beer by chance. Have not really seen it being marketed like other "beers". So far it has a good rating over at beer advocate. 

It does say "Extra Strong" at 12%... Strong like a bear?

Hope I can find one in a bottle or from a tap. If not I'll just try the canned one available locally.

Test

Testing this thing called blogging.

Why do people blog? Some people can just write about anything and share them to the world. Might be ok to check this out...