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This is the biggest multi-sensory interactive art installation in the Philippines to date!



This December, be mystified with lights, sound and art installation as the Tales of Illumina opens its doors in Quezon City.


About Tales of Illumina

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Scheduled live performance during our tour inside

Tales of Illumina is a 45,000 square feet themed park that offers original stories inspired in our very own chambers of Philippine mythology where you can expect the following:

  • Up to 36 attractions
  • 9 multi-sensory wonderland
  • Stunning live performance
  • More instagrammable spots inside


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MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE

Earlier today, me and the team KTMNL (Kain Tayo MNL) had a great and mesmerizing experience at this newly opened attraction inside Ever Gotesco in Commonwealth. 

We got to see different of lights and art installation inside the two cinemas-turned-into-a-theme-park.

Entering Tales of Illumina

Upon entrance we were greeted by the staff and confirmed our reservation for the media preview. Another staff assisted us until we got into the first part of the tour. We were briefed in a bit before they opened the doors... then, boom! A magical vibe welcomed us as we walked into the first installation.


It was dark yet you will be guided with the pathways they've made for spontaneous experience. First room was already IG-worthy and we still have 30 more others to discover on.



Each room and attraction will also give you goosebumps with their surround sounds in the background.

The next space was like you were brought to fairy land. The following space awaits some of the known supernatural creatures in the Philippines, such as "Manananggal".


You'll even hear their voices and get to know more about them as they put a short information for each featured folklore.


Shortly, we reached one of my favorite rooms - witch craft! Plus, they serve free drinks here. Yup, you can even choose from 4 different flavors. We tried their recommended ones, peach mango and lemon.


There, we got to stay a little longer and took the free refreshments. The room is filled with witch craft materials that gives you a feel of Harry Potter.





Then we went up to the second level and found out that they also featured our childhood book, the "Ibong Adarna" written by José de la Cruz, one of the great Tagalog writers during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.


Along with the Adarna Installations, there are other IG-worthy attractions and rooms on the upper level. This part of the Tales of Illumina was inspired of colorful and dreamy ambiance.


After more than an hour of walking and taking photos we finally made it to the second part of the tour where we entered to the another cinema. Here you'll see their merch area on the lobby. 


The second tour started with icy and snowy room followed by Dandelion-like, man-size installations.


There are interconnected rooms where you can take photos of and a wide space where a big stage is awaiting for the free dance show.


There, we got to witness a live performance of another Filipino folklore.


To complete our experience today, we explored the rest of the area that showcases the story of "Florante and Laura" by the famous Tagalog poet Francisco Balagtas. He wrote the epic during his imprisonment.

Just like the first part, this tour includes more vibrant rooms and activities inside.



Overall, the tour was filled with eye-catching sites and instagrammble spots that are perfect for your next feed or profile photo. Kids will surely enjoy the activities inside as we also witnessed on some of the children we saw inside the tour.


If you are a family, a couple or a group looking for something new in Metro Manila, Tales of Illumina is one of the top choices to have fun at.

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ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN MANILA 

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TALES OF ILLUMINA ROOMS & ATTRACTIONS


  • I See Magic
  • Netherland
  • Naked Forest
  • Foresta
  • The Gaunt
  • Cavern of the Untold
  • Land of Zephyr
  • Chamber of Dreams
  • Kaleidoscope
  • Mystic Bird
  • Cloud Dancers
  • Moon Magic
  • La Luna
  • Colors of Emoticons
  • Glow it
  • Jellyfish Alley
  • Foliage
  • Wall of Eternal Wishes
  • Path of Honnalee
  • Icy Forest
  • Magic Lamps
  • Pluie de Fleur
  • Enchanting Fortress
  • Hiraya
  • Fantasia
  • Pendulous Pods
  • Whimsical Path
  • Albania
  • Rocking Bows
  • House of Dreamers
  • Veil of Glory
  • Queens Hall
  • Spectrum
  • Pearls of Joy
  • Magic Goo

SPECIAL OPENING RATES


Only good until December 10, 2021

  • Online Rate: 799 instead of 1,399
  • Walk-in Rate: 899 instead of 1,499
  • Children below 1 year old are free of charge (1 kid per 1 paying adult) 


HOW TO GET PASSES / TICKETS





PASSES INCLUSION


  • A 2-hour magical journey across the 36 wonders of Illumina

  • The Illumina Show – acrobatics, dance & music



HOW TO GET TO TALES OF ILLUMINA

Tales of Illumina is located at the old cinemas inside Ever Gotesco near Commonwealth Ave.

Parking Area at Ever Gotesco Commonwealth

There are PUBs and PUJs bound to Ever from EDSA and other parts of Quezon City. You just have to drop at the corner of the mall and enter and look for Tales of Illumina. 

If you are bringing your own vehicle, it is best to search "Ever Gotesco Commonwealth" on Waze for directions.

There are plenty of parking spaces inside.


Tales of Illumina

Adress: Level 3, Ever Gotesco, Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City (beside Tom's World) 
Operating Hours: 11AM-8PM
Instagram: @talesofillumina


OTHER ATTRACTIONS AND THEME PARKS IN THE PHILIPPINES

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without IMFWJ's notice. Should you know the updated information, please let us know by leaving a message in the comment box below.

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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced the start this December 2021 of the detailed engineering design (D.E.D.) for the proposed Laguna Lakeshore Road Network Project (LLRN).


This after DPWH Acting Secretary Roger "Oging" Mercado with Undersecretary for Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) Operations Emil K. Sadain; UPMO Roads Management Cluster 2 Project Director Sharif Madsmo H. Hasim; and Department Chief Accountant Mary Antoinette Z. Puno signed on November 22, 2021 the Consultant’s Services Contract for the D.E.D. of LLRN Project - Phase 1, a new road network at the western side of the Laguna Lake connecting Lower Bicutan, Taguig City and Calamba City, Laguna with a main alignment of 37.60 kilometers.

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This early, the millions of Filipinos are excited to witness and see how this new road project will change lives, said Secretary Mercado.

The parties to the contract agreement to conduct the D.E.D. are  Dr. Jovito Santos of Lead Consultant CTI Engineering International (CTII) Co., Ltd.; Junichiro Minobe of Chodai Co., Ltd.; Takashi Sato of Oriental Consultants Global Co., Ltd.; and Tenkoh Yoshida of Nippon Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd with CTII President & CEO Takahiro Mishina and DPWH UPMO Overall Project Manager for Asian Development Bank (ADB) Projects Soledad R. Florencio as witnesses.

These companies are first ranked joint venture firm in the procurement on August 25, 2021 of Consultancy Services for the D.E.D.


The ceremonial signing of Consultancy Contract was also attended by Country Director for the Philippines Mr. Kelly Bird and Southeast Asia Project Officer Mr. Shuji Kimura of ADB; LLRN Team Leader Project Manager Zenaida B. Mauhay; Project Manager Sol Abasa; and other officer of Associate Firms Angel Lazaro and Associates International, DCCD Engineering Corporation, TCGI Engineers, and KRC Environmental Services.


According to Undersecretary Sadain - President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s designated Chief Implementer of Build Build Build (BBB) Program, the start of LLRN D.E.D. is another significant development in one (1) of the Department’s flagship infrastructure projects.

The LLRN Project will strengthen road transport efficiency towards Metro Manila and neighboring regions and will provide added opportunities to stakeholders -  more jobs will be created; traffic will be decongested; movement of goods and services will be a lot easier; and so much more benefits, said Undersecretary Sadain.



Under the contract agreement amounting ₱135.485 Million, the D.E.D. will be carried out for 15 months between December 2021 to February 2023. 


The D.E.D. will be funded by an additional financing of the ADB’s Infrastructure Preparation and Innovation Facility (IPIF) under loan number 3886-PHI.


Upon strong representation of DPWH-UPMO, LLRN Project was approved by the NEDA ICC - Technical Board on March 17, 2021, and by the NEDA ICC - Cabinet Committee on September 27, 2021. The project was approved by the NEDA Board through an Ad Referendum on October 18, 2021.
The Laguna Lakeshore Road Network Project - Phase I with a main alignment of 37.60 kilometer includes eight (😎 interchanges in Sucat, Alabang, Tunasan, San Pedro/Binan, Santa Rosa, Cabuyao, and Calamba.

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This two-lane primary road consists of 11.80 km viaduct from Lower Bicutan to Muntinlupa, and 25.80 km combination of onshore viaduct and embankment from Muntinlupa to Calamba.


The project will also consider the planned developments introduced by various local government units along its proposed alignment.

It will feature an additional one (1) lane in each direction from Sucat, Muntinlupa to Sta. Rosa, Laguna; a cycling track and promenade from Tunasan, Muntinlupa to San Pedro, Laguna.

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The largest IKEA in the world is finally opening in the Philippines!



In a press release Friday, the Swedish furniture maker said its first branch in the country — located at the Mall of Asia Complex — will open its doors on Nov. 25. It is tagged as the biggest IKEA store in the world.

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"It has been a challenging couple of years, but we are proud that even through a pandemic, we are now ready to build a better everyday life with the many people in the Philippines," said Georg Platzer, IKEA Pasay City's store manager.


IKEA Philippines was supposed to open its first physical store in 2020, but it was pushed back to this year due to construction delays and the COVID-19 pandemic.


WHAT TO SEE INSIDE IKEA PHILIPPINES?

The IKEA store will feature a showroom and market hall with a total of 8,000 products. Visitors can stop by IKEA's restaurant, which can accommodate up to 850 people — subject to strict COVID-19 protocols.

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There will also be a marketplace where customers can find various Swedish food products, including vegetarian and vegan products like meatballs, hot dogs, and ice cream.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, the store will only allow a limited number of visitors per day via a slot booking system, IKEA said.

To schedule a visit, customers must visit ikea.ph and follow these steps: 1. Book a date and time slot; 2. Choose number of visitors (up to 3); and 3. Get a digital token. IKEA Family members will be getting early access to book shopping slots.

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IKEA Philippines launched its e-commerce site earlier this month. The site is now operating 24/7 and accessible to more customers buying items for home storage and work space, Platzer said.


HOW TO JOIN IKEA PHILIPPINES

To register, visit https://family.ikea.com.ph via mobile, desktop, or laptop. 

IKEA Family is free to join with no membership fees!


HOW TO GET TO IKEA PHILIPPINES

IKEA is located inside the SM Mall of Asia Complex which is accessible via EDSA or Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. You can also take a short walk going to IKEA from SM Mall of Asia.

For those who plan to commute via public transportation, there are buses from EDSA you can take going to SM Mall of Asia. If you are coming from Cavite, you can take any vehicle going to PITX.


IKEA Philippines

Address: Mall of Asia Complex, J.W. Diokno Blvd, Pasay, 1300 Metro Manila
Facebook: IKEA
Instagram: @ikeaphilippines
Twitter: @IKEAPHP


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About IKEA


  • What does IKEA stand for?
    IKEA is named after the initials of founder Ingvar Kamprad, Elmtaryd, the farm on which he grew up, and Agunnaryd, the nearby village.

  • Who owns IKEA?
    Inter IKEA Holding B.V. is a holding company registered in the Netherlands, ultimately owned by Interogo Foundation. It owns the company Inter IKEA Systems and thereby controls the intellectual property of IKEA. It is also in charge of design, manufacturing and supply of IKEA products.

  • Is IKEA PH online open?
    Ahead of its Pasay store opening in Q4 this year, IKEA officially opens its online store to Filipino consumers. The online store will now operate 24/7. “After several weeks of learning from our test-run, we are glad that we are now accessible to more Filipinos,” said Georg Platzer, Store Manager of IKEA Pasay City.

  • Who owns IKEA in Manila?
    Executives of mall developer SM Prime Holdings, Ikea's landlord. Among the throngs of shoppers who lined up before the doors opened was Angela Constantino, a 32-year-old IT professional who is to get married in January

  • Where is the biggest IKEA in the world?
    Swedish furniture and homewares brand Ikea opened its largest store in the world in the Philippines, on November 24, 2021. The new 730,000 square foot facility in the city of Pasay is part of the company's global push to expand in Asia.

  • Is IKEA considered cheap?
    Shoppers love IKEA because of how affordable its furniture is. Many IKEA products cost about half the price of competitors. Part of why IKEA's prices are so low is that it packs everything flat to save on storage and transportation costs.

  • Who is IKEA CEO of Philippines?
    The Philippines have “been the right spot on our map for the longest time”, Head of IKEA Philippines Georg Platzer said last week as the Swedish furniture giant officially opened its first store in the country, Straits Times writes.


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Looking to renew your driver's license soon? You can visit this place in Clark Freeport, Angeles City, Pampanga for your driver's license renewal.



Your driver's license is expiring and you are thinking where to renew it. Good news because you can now renew your driver's license at SM City Clark!


In this guide, I will share important details for your Driver’s License Renewal at SM City Clark.

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Here's my list of useful items for you and your vehicle:

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Things to remember before going to LTO renewal center

  • Research carefully and understand everything about driver license in the Philippines.
  • Don’t forget to renew your license card before its expiration date. You will have to pay a fine up to Php 250 for a late renewal.
  • Book LTO online appointment on the system. Remember to print out the proof of reservation.
  • Prepare your medical certificate in advance.
  • Complete the application form before heading up to LTO branches
  • Bring alongside your expired license card
  • Arrive at the LTO branch at least 30 minutes earlier.
  • Be careful and stay away from the broker.




LTO DLRO - SM City Clark

Here are the following services you can avail at LTO DLRO - SM City Clark:
  • Driver's License Renewal
  • Vehicle Registration Renewal

See my complete list of LTO Driver's License Renewal Requirements before visiting the LTO DLRO.

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How Much Does Driver's License Renewal Cost?


Student permit renewal: ₱250–₱400

Driver's license renewal: ₱685–₱1,000




How to get to LTO DLRO - SM City Clark

If you are looking to visit the LTO DLRO - SM City Clark to renew your driver's license, here are transportation commute options available for you:


Via Public Commuting

To be updated...


Via Private Vehicle

For those who are bringing own vehicle, you can follow directions from Google Maps or Waze. Pay parking is available at the mall.


ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN MANILA 

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LTO DLRO – SM City Clark Address and Schedule

Location: GF, Service Lane, Barangay Malabanias, Manuel A. Roxas Hwy, Clark Freeport, Angeles City, Pampanga
Office Hours: 10AM to 6PM, Monday to Friday only




ACTIVITIES AND TOURS IN MANILA


About Land Transportation Office (LTO)

The Land Transportation Office or LTO is an agency of the Philippine government under the Department of Transportation and is responsible for all land transportation in the Philippines.

Functions of the Land Transportation Office include the inspection and registration of motor vehicles, issuance of license and permits, enforcement of land transportation rules and regulations, adjudication of traffic cases, and the collection of revenues for the government of the Philippines.



IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without IMFWJ's notice. Should you know the updated information, please message us on Facebook.


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Looking to renew your driver's license soon? You can visit this place in City Of San Fernando, Pampanga for your driver's license renewal.



Your driver's license is expiring and you are thinking where to renew it. Good news because you can now renew your driver's license at SM City Telabastagan!


In this guide, I will share important details for your Driver’s License Renewal at SM City Telabastagan.

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HELPFUL ITEMS YOU CAN USE FOR DRIVING!

Here's my list of useful items for you and your vehicle:

Shopee is my go-to app for things I needed like the ones above. If you'd like discounts and vouchers, you may get the best offers here:

Things to remember before going to LTO renewal center

  • Research carefully and understand everything about driver license in the Philippines.
  • Don’t forget to renew your license card before its expiration date. You will have to pay a fine up to Php 250 for a late renewal.
  • Book LTO online appointment on the system. Remember to print out the proof of reservation.
  • Prepare your medical certificate in advance.
  • Complete the application form before heading up to LTO branches
  • Bring alongside your expired license card
  • Arrive at the LTO branch at least 30 minutes earlier.
  • Be careful and stay away from the broker.




LTO DLRO - SM City Telabastagan

Here are the following services you can avail at LTO DLRO - SM City Telabastagan:
  • Driver's License Renewal
  • Vehicle Registration Renewal

See my complete list of LTO Driver's License Renewal Requirements before visiting the LTO DLRO.

Cheapest Flights and Airline Tickets Online Booking

How Much Does Driver's License Renewal Cost?


Student permit renewal: ₱250–₱400

Driver's license renewal: ₱685–₱1,000




How to get to LTO DLRO - SM City Telabastagan

If you are looking to visit the LTO DLRO - SM City Telabastagan to renew your driver's license, here are transportation commute options available for you:


Via Public Commuting

To be updated...


Via Private Vehicle

For those who are bringing own vehicle, you can follow directions from Google Maps or Waze. Pay parking is available at the mall.


ATTRACTIONS TO SEE IN MANILA 

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LTO DLRO – SM City Telabastagan Address and Schedule

Location: 2nd Level Mac Arthur Highway, Brgy. Telabastagan, City Of San Fernando, Pampanga 2000 Philippines
Office Hours: 10AM to 5PM, Monday to Friday only




ACTIVITIES AND TOURS IN MANILA


About Land Transportation Office (LTO)

The Land Transportation Office or LTO is an agency of the Philippine government under the Department of Transportation and is responsible for all land transportation in the Philippines.

Functions of the Land Transportation Office include the inspection and registration of motor vehicles, issuance of license and permits, enforcement of land transportation rules and regulations, adjudication of traffic cases, and the collection of revenues for the government of the Philippines.



IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without IMFWJ's notice. Should you know the updated information, please message us on Facebook.


LTO SM City Telabastagan DLRO Schedule for Driver's License Renewal in Pampanga

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday approved the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) to lift the mandatory use of face shields in areas under Alert Level 1 to 3.

“Ang decision ko is okay, tanggalin nyo na yung [face] shields. Pwede na ninyong (My decision is okay, you can remove face shields. You can), you dispense with the shields but not the (face) mask,” Duterte said in his prerecorded “Talk to the People”.

Duterte said face mask would remain part of the day-to-day safety measure “kasi matagal pa itong virus na nasa hangin lang (because the virus which is airborne will be here for a long time).”
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He urged the public to make sure that the Covid-19 positivity rate in the country will continue to go down by following the health and safety protocols.

“You have to obey what the government will tell you to do because it’s for the good of the country and for you. Sumunod lang kayo (Just obey),” he said.

On Monday, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea issued a memorandum detailing the voluntary use of face shields in places with a relatively low Covid-19 alert level.

According to the memorandum, the use of face shields in community settings shall remain mandatory in areas under Alert Level 5 and granular lockdowns.

For places under Alert Level 4, local government units and private establishments are given the discretion to maintain or remove the wearing of face shields policy.

People residing in places under alert levels 3, 2, and 1 can voluntarily use the face shields as their added protection.
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"The above protocols are without prejudice to the continuing mandatory use of face shields in medical and quarantine facility settings, and the required use thereof by healthcare workers in healthcare settings," the order read.

The IATF-EID on Dec. 14, 2020 issued Resolution 88, requiring all persons to wear full-coverage face shields on top of face masks in all public places to control the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19).

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In June this year, Duterte ordered the public to wear face shields only in hospitals but immediately decided to keep the IATF-EID’s original policy following the presence of the more infectious Delta Covid-19 variant.

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Face shield no longer required at Alert Levels 1, 2, 3 areas

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