In the Philippines we have friends who are running late when you've scheduled an appointment with them. Most of our friends don't have access of a private driver and they chose to commute by jeepney, bus or cab. Carmina is meeting up with her Top Fan Becky at Ali Mall while she is late. Carmina decided to explore inside Ali Mall by taking her own pictures and writing down for her upcoming article on her phone. Carmina finally met with Becky at the chess board where we go straight to our venue. Subscribe & Follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Carmina hasn't seen Becky for two years and decided to catch up. Carmina had schedule to see Becky after she had received her Philippine Passport in Ali Mall. We met each other and walked to Gateway Mall to have our lunch at Burger King at the 3rd floor in the food court. We had talked for hours catching up while we're eating our lunch. Carmina and Becky decided to take some pictures together at Gateway Mall. Carmina liked the background where there were some origami birds on the ceiling being resembles that we want to fly and explore outside. Becky had informed Carmina there were strangers looking at us the whole time we're taking our selfie pictures. It didn't stop Carmina to take pictures with Becky in public. Carmina pretended to take a selfie in front of the person who was eyeing on us. 🤣  Carmina saw another spot to seat down where it was celebrating summer. Our afternoon ended with stories for years we haven't seen each other even though we don't see in ...

  After talking for hours with Becky and walking from Gateway Mall to Ali Mall we got thirsty. Becky wanted to drink her coffee yet we had a difficult time finding it. Carmina suggested Becky to try the Mc Freeze from Mc Donald's since we needed something cold to drink from the humid weather. The choices were Grape, Royal and Fuji Apple for PHP 35.00 ($0.67). Becky decided to try the Fuji Apple she liked it just said it was sweet. Carmina's favorite is Royal the orange soda. Mc Freeze is only available walk in purchase at  Mc Donald's Philippines . NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Mc Freeze Royal and Fuji Apple from Mc Donald's Philippines. Subscribe & Follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Carmina is giving Becky two hundred pesos to eat at Burger King Philippines. Out of two hundred pesos Carmina is giving Becky Burger King coupons to use. If someone hand you two hundred pesos, what would you purchase to complete your meal. There is variety way to get your money's worth. Becky had picked this one too bad when we went to the counter at Gateway Mall they had no fries it was currently out of stock. Becky saved 39.00 more out from her 152.00 worth of food. Carmina was giving her a budget of PHP 200.00 however when we added the 109.00 to order we reached 222.00 for two persons. Carmina had received the Burger King Coupons given when she ordered online through Grab with items we've purchased in the past from Burger King Philippines. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Three business days before picking up your Philippine Passport Carmina had emailed whether her passport was ready to be picked up on April 7, 2022 at the DFA Ali Mall. Carmina had received an email on April 7. 2022 letting her know her passport is ready giving instructions what to do. Bring the payment slip Bring your old Philippine Passport Bring a Black Ballpen Bring sanitizer Carmina went to Ali Mall ten minutes it would be open to line up to enter inside having to check your temperature and open your bag for the security guard. Releasing of Philippine Passport is unorganized there is no door with number three indicated in Ali Mall on the 3rd Floor. There are so many people lined up on both right and left side not knowing which one you need to go too. In reality releasing is sharing a door for those who are doing their postal id where you will get confused which door you need to line up. Carmina just approached strangers lined up if they are for release of Philippine Passport. Some ...

  Down the road when you use to travel and have relatives asking you to bring back Eng Bin Tin Hopia for them. Just before you plan to travel Carmina prefer to make sure the stall still exist when the time comes you won't be putting stress. Mom Violy asked how much it would cost for one dozen assorted hopia. The salesperson said it depends on the flavor and price since some cost PHP 58.00 ($1.12) per packages. The assorted hopia comes in a box where it is free of charge. If you plan to get the price of PHP 58.00 ($1.12) per packages can be around PHP 700.00 ($14.00). Eng Bin Tin Hopia and Tikoy is a popular Chinese Deli where other people also feel the same way. Eng Bin Tin is located on the ground floor in the center inside  Robinsons Magnolia  where the food court. NOT SPONSORED. Check out  Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  and click on the subscribe button for more videos. Thank you for the support.

Mom Violy was feeling she needed a boost to put energy where she had lined up to the Taho Station in front of the  Robinsons Grocery Store  located ground floor. Mom Violy was too hungry she wanted to seat down at the table. Carmina pushed the grocery cart to Mom Violy's table for her to pay the bill. Mom Violy had the Regular Hot Taho for PHP 35.00 ($0.67). Carmina had the Special with Nata de Coco to try something different for a change. Carmina was eating her Special Taho for PHP 40.00 ($0.78). Taho Station doesn't accept Senior Cards to get a discount. Carmina asked Mom Violy how she can eat her taho so fast while it is super hot. Mom Violy already ate half of her taho. Mom Violy had informed Carmina mine is not hot. I guess being too hungry you really don't notice it. When in doubt you decide upon doing your groceries at Robinsons Magnolia and want a boost of energy try some hot taho best to enjoy it while seating down. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for...

The story goes Mom Violy has been meaning to get her treatments on her face. However, Mom Violy wasn't sure who she should go to have her Botox on her face. Being unable to get the proper treatment on your face for two years you begin to notice changes on your face once we begin to age there are wrinkles. Mom Violy had called her niece Dr. Marie and she had recommended her friend Dr. Olive that was within her area. Mom Violy had schedule herself with Dr. Olive through her assistant. Mom Violy had informed Carmina to check where Dr. Olive Skin Medica  was located to make sure she won't get lost getting there. Carmina wasn't worried because we can use Google Maps to reach the location even if the roads are being under construction. Upon our arrival Carmina had filled up a form for Mom Violy while she was lying down on a bed having anesthesia on her face from the assistance. Mom Violy said she had never experience having anesthesia cream on her face from other offices where sh...

Mom Violy no longer needed two carriers for her mobile phone. Mom Violy wanted to do disconnection on her Sun Cellular that has merged with Smart Cellular. Before upon entering Smart Branch in Ali Mall the security guard will ask you to fill up a form on the tablet giving the following information. Full Name Address Mobile Number for the Account Information on Covid You'll be asked to seat down and wait until they call up your name to be attended with one of the sales representative. Watch and see how many minutes we had to wait until Mom Violy's name was called up. Mom Violy will be disconnecting her contract and was able to do it in person by handing a identification card and a copy of your statement. The sales representative will look it up in their system and will inform you how much it will be for example Mom Violy had four months remaining and she had to also pay for the handset she had purchased from her current plan. The sales representative will fill up a disconnection...

It has been two years since Mom Violy was able to enter and dine inside Cafe Adriatico located near Gateway Mall in Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines. Mom Violy was able to talk to Gerard our server how has the restaurant been doing during the pandemic. We learn everyone has suffered from the pandemic and they are still trying to break even with their sales. Everyone who has a business is all going through a rough time. The best part we can go back to dine in at Cafe Adriatico to eat Mom Violy's favorite served with mushrooms, gravy, mixed vegetables and white rice. Carmina was able to try something new the Norwegian Salmon served with mixed vegetables by picking either rice or mashed potato. Carmina had requested for the mashed potato for her meal. Carmina asked Gerard if they deliver food. Gerard said yes, they have Food Panda  where you can place your order to be delivered to your location. Food Panda Mom Violy's Fillet Mignon is PHP 735.00 ($14.13) and Norwegian Salmon is PHP...