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Picture it: Manila, December 2002. After checking out of the Manila Hotel, a newlywed couple gets lost on a self-driven road trip down south, envisioning an unforgettable stay at Villa Escudero and ending up spending their second night together in a godforsaken pool resort somewhere in Laguna (or is it Cavite)? After that horrific day, the newlywed couple heads back to Manila to start the rest of their lives together with a stay at the Manila Diamond Hotel. It’s a great start: four years later, the couple is still going strong, and the Diamond Hotel is going even stronger.
For us, the Diamond Hotel is arguably one of the best hotels in Manila, and with good reason. We had heard good things about the Diamond Hotel, and after viewing the photographs and writeup on the Diamond Hotel’s official website, we knew we wanted to stay there eventually. Little did we know the terrible trip after our wedding would bring us to the Diamond Hotel earlier than we anticipated. Much to our pleasure, the Diamond Hotel did not disappoint, and instead delivered delightfully.
The superior guest room we were given was spacious, clean, elegant, and afforded a wonderful view of the world-famous Manila Bay. A lovely fruit basket and complimentary bottles of mineral water greeted us upon check-in, and we truly enjoyed the comfortable - extremely comfortable 
- bed. Lighting was comfortable, air-conditioning was more than pleasant, robes and slippers were provided, and carpeting and beddings was spotless.
The bathroom facilities were no less impressive. Set in marble and immaculately clean to a fault, the Diamond Hotel’s guest rooms delighted us immensely, and has since set the standard by which we judge hotels in Manila. We were given the opportunity to use the exercise room, the swimming pool, and the jacuzzi, but only my wife took advantage of that; I stayed indoors and enjoyed my “me time” with the Diamond Hotel’s stellar cable service providing me quality CNN time.
A separate mention for the Diamond Hotel’s pool. While it wasn’t large by most five-star hotels’ standards, it was landscaped so prettily that my wife could not resist a dip in it. With landscaped waterfalls and plants all around, it was a lovely place. To rephrase Pacha, “when the sun hits the water just right, the entire pool area sings.”
We also had the opportunity to dine at the Diamond Hotel’s fine-dining facility, Le Bellevue. I had a steak well done, and my wife a lovely fish dish the name of which I forget at this moment.
The breakfast buffet is among the best we’ve enjoyed in Manila. Good selection of healthy foods - oatmeals, rice porridges, cereals, and breads - to go with the food that is good for the soul (corned beef, all types of sausages, eggs, and other meats). I even had the opportunity to speak with the omelette chef (!), who regaled me with amusing stories about how she ended up a chef, while she made me a killer cheese and tomato omelette.
The only flaw, if any, in the Diamond Hotel’s set-up is a relatively open parking area. While obviously patrolled by hotel staff and the occasional meter maid/man, its open parking does not lend itself to perfect security. Parking inside the hotel - its basement, I believe -is available, but that particular day we checked in, we parked outside, and I wasn’t sure we would wake up the next morning to our car still being there (thankfully, it was, and we would advise all travelers checking into the Diamond Hotel to insist on parking inside the hotel).
Service, accommodations, food… there was virtually nothing the Diamond Hotel could not provide that did not satisfy or thrill, and we would not think twice about staying there. Truly a jewel in Manila.
Original review on TripAdvisor.com
After spending a positively memorable wedding anniversary at the Discovery Suites in Pasig City, Philippines, I opted to select another Discovery property for the wedding anniversary the year after that, and I selected - as a surprise for my wife - Discovery Country Suites in Tagaytay.
For those unfamiliar with Tagaytay, this city is an absolutely lovely place to be. It is famous for its pleasing cold weather (cold, of c
ourse, in Philippine terms, is more than comfortable for international visitors more used to the biting cold of the West), its natural resources and parks, and a spectacular view of the active Taal Volcano.
After reviewing the photographs and room write-ups on their official website, I contacted the property directly and selected the Ceylon Room. One of only seven rooms at this extremely private property (it is more like a comfortable, large lodge than a hotel per se, and with only seven rooms, it is a great place to avoid the riffraff that come with larger properties), the Ceylon Room is located on the hotel’s garden level, and has a private entrance. It is the room closest to an outdoor jacuzzi and dining area.
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Ceylon room was comfortable and cozy in its yellow and orange tones. A king-sized bed with smooth beddings, a divan (did I say that right?) beside the bed, a large T&B, and a TV with DVD player added to the many things we could do at the Country Suites. I really can’t describe the Ceylon Room better than cozy; it was a private getaway, after all, and we felt like we were the only two people in the world. It was a lovely room.
There were little culinary niceties that added to our enjoyment. For instance, in the afternoon, we were served ‘afternoon tea,’ which was a selection of cheeses to go with two glasses of wine. In the evening, after a dip in the jacuzzi that positively steamed in the crisp Tagaytay air, we were given warm milk and Christmas-themed cookies for a nightcap. The room came with an American breakfast, if I remember correctly, that was delightful and filling.
The services and perks that we got at the Discovery Country Suites are ver
y similar to the Discovery Suites in Manila. At the Discovery Suites in Manila, we were upsized for free when they learned it was our anniversary; here, the staff transferred the WIFI box - or whatever you call it - to our room because we wanted the free Internet access they offered but couldn’t tap into because the Ceylon is precisely that - private and separate from the rest of the hotel). Almost all the staff at the Country Suites knew our names, and we had the option of borrowing DVDs, VCDs, books, or board games from their (admittedly sparse) library for use either in our room or a large communal area.
As a reminder of our more-than-pleasant stay, we opted to purchase ceramic wall decor from their wonderfully quaint gift shop right beside the welcoming desk.
What we liked most about the Discovery Suites in Manila, we received in spades at the Discovery Country Suites. If you’re looking for a private getaway in the Philippines in a place with great weather and a host of things to do without leaving the hotel, the Deens wholeheartedly recommend Discovery Country Suites.
With the advent of GannsDeen.com, my new personal website, I now have two websites that basically contain the same content.
Not one to waste my blogging time, I’ve decided to reformat this blog into a personal Philippine travel blog. If you’d like to stay linked to this blog, please change title links to The Ganns Guide.
The Philippine Blog Award list of finalists is posted on their official website. Neither of my two blogs made it to the finals, but that’s all good and okay.
I don’t know what the process is like, but vote anyway for Wifely Steps in the Home and Living category! Woohoo! Go Toni!
Meanwhile, since I don’t apparently have to care anymore about substantial hits from the PBA, I can officially promote my new domain, GannsDeen.com. I will still maintain this one, though, but it will be more targeted towards personals, while GannsDeen.com will be the ‘career’ website. Tadah.
My favorite radio station, Jam 88.3, has two new shows that you have got to listen to!
The first show is titled Nightlife: The Rick and Patti Show! Hosted by DJs Rick Rude and Patti, it’s a regular morning show… but at night! The show airs 9PM - 12MN, and it’s a talk show that listeners can call in to share their opinions on the topics of the evening. Phone line is 6318803. All you call center people and the rest of us who listen to the radio at night, this is pretty much for us!
I don’t have complete information on the second show yet, but I’ve heard INCREDIBLE things about it. It’ll air on Sundays, no time slot yet, and it’ll air positive, uplifting songs (including some praise songs, or so I’ve heard). More info to come, so please stand by. And tune in to Nightlife!
Hello, everyone! With the help of a dear friend, I’m moving to GannsDeen.com. I am still in the process of cleaning it up and fixing the look to allow for flexibility (and AdSense!).
I don’t plan to move completely until after the Philippine Blog Awards, but when I do, please support me and change all your Ganns links, if you’ve ever linked me up, to www.GannsDeen.com.
Thank you and God superbless! See you on the other side on April 1, 2007!
Have you ever had a ‘Things to Do Before I Die’ list? The kind that includes some crazy items, some dumb items, and some time-tested items that, years down the line, you can’t believe you included in the list?
I have one of those, and so does Cathy, my wife. Both of us have never been the types to deny ourselves the opportunity to do something we wanted to do, whether together or individually. I, in particular, live with a certain philosophy that I don’t want to be 70 and live with the what-if’s and ‘what-could’ve-beens.’ Regret is an ugly thing (and so am I in anything yellow).
This philosophy governed a lot of my life decisions. I was not necessarily impulsive, but when I really wanted something, more often than not, I found myself unable to concentrate or function optimally until I got it.
Now one thing I’ve always wanted was to have some kind of stud on my body. Read the rest of this entry »
Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Jennifer Hudson has claimed her first #1 hit on a Billboard chart. Her version of And I Am Telling You (I’m Not Going) tops the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart in its seventh week.
According to Billboard columnist Fred Bronson, Hudson claims the 112th #1 hit for the Idol franchise, but is the first to top this particular chart. Prior to Hudson’s #1 achievement, the highest an Idol contestant could muster was #5, with Kelly Clarkson’s Walk Away in May 2006.
Also, Hudson trumps Jennifer Holliday, the original Effie White, at least on the Club Play chart. Holliday’s version - actually a version by Rosabel featuring her vocals - peaked at #6 in 2001.
Yet another feather in Hudson’s sequined cap. Congrats, Jennifer!
For this week’s Thursday Thirteen (Fridays in Manila), I write down 13 reasons why American Idol finalist Sanjaya Malakar survived to make the next round of American Idol.
13. Sanjdance dances a heckuva lot better than Sundance.
12. Sanjaya kept the lyrics to “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” in his hair – and as a result, didn’t forget the lyrics, unlike Brandon, Stephanie, and Haley.
11. We’re keeping him around so he can go on tour and sing Gwen Stefani songs.
10. He speaks to the little child in all of us… or he is the little child we want to speak to.
9. Somewhere out there, the spirit of Scott Savol is chanting a litany of encouragement.
8. There is magic in that Malakar hair.
7. Howard Stern is supporting him. Heavens!
6. Bollywood is gearing up for major promotional pushes.
5. VoteForTheWorst.com is sending out novenas and rosary crusades.
4. Sanjaya Malakar appeals to teenybopper girls, who think they can take him home to Momma.
3. Corbin Bleu’s hair needs some competition.
2. Michael Jackson sees himself in Sanjaya, and is bankrolling the young singer’s vote brigade.
And the number one reason why Sanjaya Malakar is still in the running:
1. Diana Ross saw herself in Sanjaya, and is bankrolling the young singer’s vote brigade!
Note: I do not dislike Sanjaya, nor do I think he deserves all the vitriol on the Internet that he’s getting. He wasn’t the worst performer last night. I just think it’s interesting that this kid continues to keep hanging on… oh, wait, that’s Blake Lewis’ line.
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According to this link, Starbucks Philippines was originally scheduled to participate in the international coffee cafe chain’s annual Coffee Break, giving away tall lattes from 10AM to 12NN.
“All company-operated and licensed Starbucks stores in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China will be giving away free Tall (12-ounce) cups of coffee to anyone who drops by. Starbucks Coffee Masters clad in black aprons will be present during each of the coffee breaks to kick off the company’s spring brewing sale and to answer any questions you might have about the coffee or coffee brewing. Last year, many stores used the coffee break period to sample some of their pastries out to customers waiting in line, as well.”
Well,I just called Starbucks Greenbelt, and apparently, Starbucks Philippines isn’t joining.
“Applicable only to US market,” the gentleman told me.
Well, that’s just peachy. I guess today I’ll just have to bounce my rapidly shrinkin’ butt over to Seattle’s in protest. Then I’ll swing back again tomorrow. Decaf rocks my socks.
I dream, I dream. Hahahaha. But a Gold’s gym membership could help me get there, yes?
Here’s hoping. Tomorrow, I’m booking myself a year’s membership with my pal Dennis!
In one year’s time, hopefully, I would have lost at least 50 lbs. Here goes nothing! Wish me luck!
Fresh on the heels of my personal favorites for Idol’s best performances is my Top 10 least favorite American Idol (semifinals or finals) performances, inspired by this article. While everyone is entitled to her/his opinion, especially on this blog, I respectfully ask that, if you disagree, please do so in a relatively civilized way, especially since my reasons for selecting the 10 songs below are more based on performance, not a dislike for the singer. And, oh, I hadn’t seen every episode of Seasons 1 and 2, which explains the lack of performers for those two seasons. I heard Ryan Starr was atrocious. Read the rest of this entry »
After reading MSN’s Top 10 American Idol performances of all time, Cathy and I got to talking about our Top 10 favorite American Idol performances.
She’s making her list, and I’ve made mine. See how different my choices are from MSN’s.
Oh, and feel free to post some of your favorite AI moments directly in the Comments, or leave a link to your blog where you posted it. 
ONE. Comelec disqualifies gay political party. Jove Francisco, Jher, and Manuel Quezon III all weigh in on the issue.
Ganns thinks:
1) The Comelec must be blind to deny the influence of LGBT Filipinos on the nation, especially, with the sheer number of gay persons in media, government, and the rest of the sectors of society, so their grounds for disqualification are terribly inadequate. Abalos’ comments, in particular, are grossly offensive.
2) Precisely because LGBT Filipinos are influential in many sectors of society, one may ask, and a good number are, in fact, well-treated, if not revered, by society, can LGBT Filipinos be considered a marginalized group that requires party-list representation and a significant overhaul of the laws regarding certain civil liberties to which LGBT Filipinos are currently not entitled? If the logic behind granting them a party-list slot is because they are marginalized, i.e., discriminated against or at a disadvantage against the majority, shouldn’t most other sub-sectors be granted party-list opportunities?
Admittedly, gays are mistreated, but then again, all people are, in one way or the other, marginalized. Sexual orientation is just one facet of a person’s total identity, after all. For instance, there are no political parties representing me as a fat person (and believe me, we ARE marginalized, with everything from clothes to airline seats). I am just as discriminated against and laughed at as an obese Filipino as the rich gay musician next to me. Women and the differently abled and the urban poor and drug addicts have their party list representatives; why shouldn’t LBGT Filipinos and fat Filipinos?
TWO. Antonella Barba is lucky, says former Idol contestant. Frenchie Davis, a plus-sized Afro-American singer from American Idol’s second season, is hinting at racial discrimination in the case of the kid-gloved handling of season six contestant Antonella Barba, whose racy pictures online have not merited her a disqualification. Davis was disqualified after photos of her posing topless for an Internet site were discovered.
Ganns thinks: While Barba’s photographs are not risque as Davis’, the principle behind them is sound, and Barba should be disqualified. If an Idol contestant is found to have violated the policies of the Idol franchise, s/he should be disqualified. Period. Think Corey Clark, the Brittenaum (sp) twins, Frenchie Davis. When you let one slip through - like Bo Bice’s Smoking Gun expose, for instance - that could be a problem. Scott Savol and Sundance Head were up front and open about their run-ins with the law, and if the Idol franchise lets ‘em through, great. But if you pull one past Idol management, meh, boot you out. Barba’s not that great a singer anyway. Give her slot to Leslie Hunt so she can scat horrifyingly again. LOL
THREE. Academy Award-winner Jennifer Hudson has been given a day of her own!
Ganns thinks: Cathy and I just watched Dreamgirls and were blown away. Sure, many folks didn’t like it. But we did. Cathy cried several times, and I was riveted - a heckuva lot more than at, say, Phantom of the Opera, Rent, or Chicago, three other musicals-gone-silver-screen.
Hudson was luminous and popped off that stage. Beyonce was beautiful and sang - SANG! - her butt off just as greatly. A movie I’d watch again and again.
Wow, I just realized all three issues have something to do with fat. Man, I’m hungry.
What do you think of the inclusion of Teresita “Tessie” Aquino-Oreta and Vicente “Tito” Sotto in the administration’s senatorial ticket?Oreta and Sotto were among the infamous group of 11 senators who, during the impeachment trial of former Philippine President Joseph Estrada, voted to keep sealed the envelope that would have proven whether Estrada was in fact Jose Velarde (together with fellow ‘No’ voters senators Miriam Santiago and Johnny Enrile, and former senators Robert Jaworski, Kit Tatad, Blas Ople (+), Nikki Coseteng, Gringo Honasan, John Osmeña, and Ramon Revilla Sr).
Philippine politics being as it is, politicians almost always swing from party to party, so the situation we’re in now is interesting: a Pinoy voter now may actually vote based on a candidate’s qualifications and past history, given that the ‘party’ system is obviously useless, other than to decide who gets to spend taxpayers’ money in getting themselves elected.
What options are offered us? The administration ticket, titled ‘Team Unity’ is fielding candidates from all major political parties, including two former senators who voted to keep Jose Velarde a secret (Oreta & Sotto, from the Nationalist People’s Coalition) alongside Joker Arroyo (Kampi), Ralph Recto (Lakas-Christian-Muslim Democrats), Ed Angara (Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino), Michael Defensor (Liberal Party), and Bukidnon Rep. Miguel Zubiri, Surigao del Sur Rep. Prospero Pichay, Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis “Chavit” Singson and Zambales Gov. Vic Magsaysay (Lakas).
On the other hand, the fragmented opposition. ‘Yes’ voter Loren Legarda (GMA’s former running-mate) the widow of one of the ‘Yes’ voters (Sonia Roco, Raul’s wife), and the son of one of the ‘Yes’ voters (Alan Peter, son of Rene), running alongside ‘No’ voters Nikki Coseteng and John Osmeña, managed by a ‘Yes’ voter (Serge Osmeña), who, last I heard, was estranged from John. Who would’ve guessed an opposition ticket would see Senator Ping Lacson alongside Aquino scion Noynoy Aquino III, and rebellion leader Antonio Trillanes IV!
Then there are the independents, including Kiko Pangilinan, Richard Gomez and Kapatiran.
What do you think about the swapping-partner mentality of this political circus? I reserve the right to delete comments that may be, in my opinion, flammatory and/or libelous.
I rediscovered my old blog with Cathy, when I read the story of how I proposed. It wasn’t that romantic, nor was it that creative, but hey, it was still Cathy’s and mine. It’s interesting how, almost six years later, how I feel about my wife hasn’t changed at all. I still love her as much - actually, more! - and I am so grateful that I have her in my life.
I’ve never hesitated to tell her that she literally saved me from myself. It was she who brought me back to Christ, it was she who stood by me through all my troubles, and it is she whose God-given love and beauty continues to give me strength in difficult times.
I love you, baby. Thanks for saying “yes,” despite the horrific poem.
The Philippine representatives to the Miss Universe, Miss World, and Miss International beauty pageants were selected the other night, and Cathy and I are absolutely thrilled that our personal bet, brilliant law student Anna Theresa ‘Tere’ Licaros bagged the Bb. Pilipinas - Universe plum.
Licaros struck us as our best bet for Miss Universe since Miriam Quiambao. She’s smart (summa cum laude in Broadcast Comm from UP Diliman!), she’s witty, and she has an exotic appeal that I think will play a big role when she competes for the Miss Universe crown this year. Apparently, Tere Licaros is a big overachiever, and we see no reason why Licaros can’t bring it on at the Miss Universe pageant! Come on, when was the last time we had a Miss Universe who was studying law? Give it up now, Mr. Trump, we present to you a true Filipina with beauty and brains.
Meanwhile, Bb. Pilipinas - World is Maggie Wilson, who, if made up and trained properly, could be the next Sharmaine Gutierrez. Bb. Pilipinas - International is equally exotic-looking Nadine Lee Cien Shami. Very Filipina-looking Liezel Verses was the first runner-up, while Chinese-hued Abigail Cruz was the second runner-up. (Bit surprised Ferniz Utatulum and Nicole Schmitz, and Tabitha Mendoza didn’t place, but whatever.)
We think we’ve got another good chance this year. Sana!
Last night, American Idol finalist Melinda Doolittle blew the roof off My Funny Valentine, infusing it with a power, charm, and style all her own, and delivering a flawless vocal performance that easily ranks in my personal Top 10 Idol performances of all time. Simon put it quite succinctly: “That was incredible.” (The look you see is the look of utter surprise – followed by joy – on Melinda’s ever humble face.)
I seriously doubt Melinda is putting on some kind of act here. I believe the humility and almost self-effacing demeanor we see every week is sincere, and it, like Simon says, is refreshing. In a competition that exposes us to singers who think they’re the best thing since sliced bread, Melinda is that singer who doesn’t pack much in the looks department but makes up for it with sheer vocal brilliance.
Melinda and Lakisha Jones – whose Midnight Train to Georgia was also a spectacle for the senses, both audio and visual, since her outfit made her look like a giant pomegranate – are the ladies to beat for sheer talent. In my idea of a perfect world, Melinda and Lakisha would duke it out in the finals, with only Stephanie Edwards, Chris Robinson, or possibly even Phil Stacy, serving to ruin that perfect final. Sundance Head, Sanjaya Malakar, Chris Sligh, Brandon Rogers, and Sabrina Sloan have personality and a decent vocal, but that’s pretty much about it. Rounding out my Top 12 predictions are Gina Glocksen and Antonella Barba (the former because she’s a passable belter and America loves a belter, and the latter because she’s infamous).
If this competition weren’t also about packaging and looks, I would say either Melinda Doolittle or Lakisha Jones deserves to be American Idol. They are that dream: talent trumps looks and packaging; success can come if you have style, talent, and substance.
I’m looking forward to hearing Melinda’s next performance.
Wanna kick your weight loss program into high gear, like I do?
Gold’s Gym and Ringside Boxing Club is sponsoring the Family Summer Knockout, a fun fitness program developed by trainers from both Gold’s and Ringside consisting of weights, cycling, spinning, running, boxing, and recreational games. The unbelievable value: P6,000 a pair. That’s P3,000 a person. P1,500 a month. CRAZY.
All I need to do is find a boxing buddy and I’m good to go! The package includes a fitness check-up and analysis, develop a training regimen in three parts (strengthening; endurance and resistance; skills and coordination); monthly fitness and weight-loss check-ups, and a boxing workshop with my workout partner. Plus a fitness program developed by the Gold’s and Ringside trainers.
The best part: after the program is over, I can end it there. No membership fees. All I have to do is sign up for one of two preset date ranges: March 1 – April 30, 2007 (or) April 1 – May 31, 2007). Venue is Gold’s Gym Alabang.
You can contact Jose Veguillas at (0917) 844-4611 or e-mail him for further information.
I am seriously contemplating this, and computing right now to see if I can afford it. Do I really want to put a price on my health, after all? It’d be awesome to be in shape for Cathy once she gives birth. Who wants to be my boxing buddy? 
Update: Can’t do it. Gold’s Gym Alabang lang daw ang venue. Hay.
All the brouhaha over the Jesus ossuaries reminded me of the exchange between Phoebe and Ross in Friends, where Phoebe debunked evolution. In a world where truth can be twisted to appear relative, this conversation is a humorous reminder that logic, faith, and belief aren’t bed buddies.
Phoebe: Uh-oh. It’s Scary Scientist Man.
Ross: What? Ok, Phoebe, this is it. In this briefcase, I carry actual scientific facts. A briefcase of facts, if you will. Some of these fossils are over 200 million years old.
Phoebe: Ok, look, before you even start, I’m not denying evolution, ok, I’m just saying that it’s one of the possibilities.
Ross: What? It’s the only possibility, Phoebe.
Phoebe: Ok, Ross, could you just open your mind like this much, ok? Wasn’t there a time when the brightest minds in the world believed that the world was flat? And, up until like what, 50 years ago, you all thought the atom was the smallest thing, until you split it open, and this like, whole mess of crap came out. Now, are you telling me that you are so unbelievably arrogant that you can’t admit that there’s a teeny tiny possibility that you could be wrong about this?
Ross: (hesitant) There might be, a teeny, tiny, possibility.
Phoebe: I can’t believe you caved.
Ross: What?
Phoebe: You just abandoned your whole belief system! I mean, before, I didn’t agree with you, but at least I respected you. How, how, how are you going to go into work tomorrow? How, how are you going to face the other science guys? How, how are you going to face yourself? Oh! That was fun. So who’s hungry?
Hahahaha.
Note: At this point, I share my thoughts on the issues surrounding James Cameron documentary, The Lost Tomb of Jesus. If you decide to read further, please note that the content contains a declaration of faith in Jesus Christ, and if this type of content offends you, please feel free to transfer to another site. Comments are disabled because I do not wish to get into any logical, philosophical, or religious debate. Just as Phoebe requested Ross be open-minded about the possibility evolution may not be right, I request your open-mindedness about the possibility Christianity may be right. (I believe it is.) Read the rest of this entry »
