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Wondering how to give your favorite luxury bag a second life? These restoration spots in the Philippines might just be your best-kept secret.

If you're looking to restore your designer bags to their former glory in the Philippines, especially around Metro Manila, Mom Violy can recommend E Restore Leatherworks for affordable price. Mom Violy went to visit E Restore on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, with Carmina. Getting a Louis Vuitton bag repaired—especially the shoulder strap—can be tricky and pricey, so finding a reliable place like E Restore Leatherwork in Greenhill's is a win. They’re known for handling luxury items with care, and it’s great to hear Mom Violy had a positive experience. One-week turnaround for a luxury bag repair—especially with color-matching the shoulder strap—is quite efficient. And ₱4,000 for restoring a Louis Vuitton piece sounds like a fair deal, considering how meticulous that kind of work can be. Mom Violy said she can bring all her Louis Vuitton and still be original. Mom Violy also purchased some cream to take care of her bags purchasing at  E Restore Leatherworks . Price may varies depe...
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Learning Basic Tagalog

When you reach the Philippines in the airport people would greet you saying," Mabuhay" to the foreigners as they have enter the Philippines. That means welcome in English. They will ask you, "Kamusta". They are asking, how are you? This is what you need to learn once you enter they don't use restroom. In the Philippines they call it C. R which stands for Comfort Room. Other people call it W.C which stands for Wash Room. Take note some public restrooms don't provide toilet paper and soap. You will need to bring your own when you feel you are in emergency crisis. There are paid Comfort Rooms that give you a little amount of tissue to use. You will be charge PHP 20.00 ($0.39) When you are a female the lines are usually long during peak hours when it is time to eat their meals. If, you are a senior citizen Comfort Rooms are usually free in most places depending on your location. You may have to inquire first before you enter. There is also separat...
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Day Trip to Balanga, Bataan in the Philippines

In any breakfast there are people eating dried fish from variety of selections. Every time I am in town in Balanga, Bataan. I would stop by Balanga Public Market Bargain. I have a regular seller where in Tagalog they call it, "suki". Someone that sells something is what we call it and we always buy them in order to get a good discount or deal. I have been going to this person for a very long time. I visit them twice a year. The name of the supplier is Boots. Contact: Boots: 09999984868 Len: 09994832299 I was able to take a picture with my suki when I was there so I would remember how they look like. This is Ma Caramela who is selling it. Smoke Tinapa Bangus (Milk Fish) Dried Tuyo not salty Smoke Tinapa They also have dried pusit (squid), dried daing (boneless bangus milk fish) and many more. Some people ask me why I would travel two hours just to buy dried fish first of all the dried fish are really fresh and it is inexpensive. Not on...
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Filipino Marinated Daing ng Bangus Recipe

Most grocery store in the Philippines carry boneless daing (boneless milk fish) that are pre-marinated. Some time it can be too sour in our stomach when they use too much vinegar. Our cook has her own recipe and was able to catch her marinating a new batch for our home. Filipino Marinated Daing Recipe : Ingredient : 2 kilo Boneless Daing (Bangus) Fresh Fish (Boneless Milk Fish) wash and clean fish with water  Every kilo half cup of White Vinegar Every kilo 2 Tbs Minced Garlic Every kilo 1 Tsp Salt Every kilo  2 Tsp Black Pepper Step 1 : Place all ingredients in a or palangana (washing bowl) or casserole Seasoning of the marinated Boneless Daing (Milk Fish) Step 2 : Fish has been cleaned and place in colander Step 3 : Each boneless takes five minutes. Step 4 : Place on a plate once marinated Step 5 : Place in Tupperware and kept sealed with lid. Leave in the freezer until you want to fry. There is no expiration date whe...
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