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Carmina says Bebang’s halo-halo is summer in a spoon — but is it the real deal or just pretty colors in a cup?

Since last year, Mom Violy and Carmina had been wanting to try the much-talked-about  Bebang's Halo-Halo , but even when we passed by, the timing was never right. Mom Violy kept saying she’d wait until a branch opened closer to us. Then Becky told Carmina there was one along her commute route to work. The best part was that the Tomas Morato branch in Quezon City had just opened. When we arrived at CTTM Square , we found plenty of restaurants on the second floor. While checking the menu, we let the customers behind us order first. Mom Violy asked them for recommendations, and they suggested the Presidential for first timers. Unlike other places, Bebang’s Halo-Halo doesn’t have size options—everything comes in a standard size, making ordering easier. Seniors and PWDs get a discount per order, and you’re given something that lights up when your halo-halo is ready for pickup. Service was quick, so the wait wasn’t long at all. Each order comes in its own green plastic bag with a table...

Laughter with Mom Violy, Carmina, Ruel, Neria and Marissa

Mom Violy wanted to get a haircut from Ruel from Hairliners Salon in Ali Mall. She was saying if they are not too busy wanted to get a pedicure.  Ruel had introduce Marissa to Mom Violy who can do her pedicure. Neria had approached me saying she has no client. I was able to get my facial done while Mom Violy was busy having her beauty treatments. Mom Violy had introduced me to Marissa saying they wanted to add each other in Facebook. They had no clue how to do it. Both Mom Violy and Marissa handed their phone to me.  Ruel had informed Marissa that I am doing Poppo Live.  Marissa asked for some pointers how to use the Poppo Live application on her phone. I taught her the basics found out she is in an agency.  I don't understand why her agency is not giving her tips how to use Poppo Live.  Ruel had informed me he would also like to join Poppo Live just been so busy from his work. I told everyone to gather and take pictures together since we've haven't seen each ot...

Mom Violy Craving for ICHO Japanese Restaurant

Many of us who still have parents living close to you can relate to this they are getting older there will be moments when they will depend on you. I've noticed my own mother that she will continue to repeat herself for the hours you're with her. No matter if you've heard it many times can sound a broken record. The funny thing when you repeat yourself to them, they get annoyed with you.  Mom Violy had informed me that she would like to eat at  ICHO Japanese Restaurant .  The date I am to pick up Mom Violy after doing some of our morning errands.  I had informed Mom Violy it has been five years last dined inside ICHO Japanese Restaurant. Mom Violy couldn't remember when she last ate at the restaurant. I reminded it was with her friends Mom Lolet and Tita Edna being introduced to one another. It is a good thing some of us have good memories to remind our parents details they cannot recall.  Upon entering the person who approached us asked if we had a reservation....

Mom Violy's Favorite Italian Restaurant at Parmigiano

Mom Violy was telling Carmina she wanted to eat at her new favorite Italian restaurant.  Mom Violy wanted to go early in the morning.  Upon entering  Parmigiano  there was a lot of customers who are already inside eating where there were less employees serving at eleven in the morning. Patience is the key and understanding their situation if you want to dine somewhere a place is new with promotion offer, we need to be considerate waiting for your turn. It was a disappointment most items in the menu wasn't available. Make sure you have a second choice to see if the item is available.  Mom Violy decided to share the 500 grams Rib Eye they had no mashed potato available. Mom Violy had ordered French fries with double order spinach for her sides.  I ordered the Cannelloni Con Ricotta E Salmone Affumicato. Family members had ordered Carbonara and Bolognese.   Even though the meals we wanted to eat wasn't available we understand because the restaurant is new...