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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...

Filipino Chicken Tinola Recipe


This is a favorite dish I love my mom to cook for me when I was young and now being cooked through Manang V once a week as we have our daily Filipino dishes cooked at our home.

Chicken Tinola Recipe:
Ingredients:
  • 1 - Whole chicken (slice per parts) or 1 pack of choice of chicken parts
  • 1 - Small piece fresh ginger (peel and slice matchbox size)
  • 1 - chicken broth cubes or 1- can chicken stock
  • 4 Tbs - Patis (fish sauce)
  • 1 - Vegetable choice of green papaya or chayote (peel and sliced)
  • 1 - Cup Spinach leaves or malunggay leaves
  • 2 cloves - Garlic (chopped)
  • 1/2 onion (chopped)
  • Small amount cooking oil
  • Medium Pot
Step 1:
  • Add small amount cooking oil in hot pot add onions, garlic, ginger and patis mix together
  • Add sliced chicken
  • Add water and chicken stock 
  • Add papaya or chayote
  • Cook for 25 minutes
  • Add spinach or malunggay 
  • Cook another 5 minutes and it is fully cooked.
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