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Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Makati City

Makati is a major city in the Philippines. It is located in the center of the capital region Metro Manila and has 529,039 inhabitants (census 1 May 2010). Makati is considered the economic and financial center of the Philippines.
Makati City
Besides the two Philippine stock exchanges Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and Philippine Dealing Exchange (PDEX) here are also many banks, such as the Metrobank located and other companies. The embassies of Germany, Austria and Switzerland are located in Makati.

Monday, September 14, 2009

Artina Suites Hotel

This hotel is situated in the district of Makati Central Business District. Artina Suites Hotel is located near attractions include Ayala Center, Baywalk, Makati Museum and Alliance Francaise. Power Plant Mall Shopping Center and World Trade Center Manila are also within walking distance.
Begin and end your day thanks to the breakfast and dinner the restaurant offers this 3-star hotel in Makati.  Use the Internet high speed Wi-Fi or cable to keep in touch with family and friends. You'll also find laundry service, elevator parking and airport shuttle (round trip).

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Tagaytay-Taal Volcano

Taal is a volcano located in the active west coast of the island of Luzon in the Philippines . Located in Talisay and San Nicolas in Batangas. It is an island in Lake Taal, which is situated within a caldera formed by an earlier very large eruption. It is approximately 50 kilometers from the capital, Manila.
The volcano has erupted 33 times since 1572 , causing loss of life in the populated areas surrounding the lake ( 1911 - 1300 dead, 1965 - 200 dead). The recent period's most active volcano occurred between 1965 and 1977.