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By: Denisse Shawntel Tan | February 05, 2018
(Image: Sudhir Chauhan)
February is also known as the National Arts Month in the Philippines. To celebrate this, one could pay a visit to several local museums such as the National Museum. However, those coming from Shaw Boulevard might consider using alternative routes due to the ongoing construction on Sevilla Bridge. Also happening this week is the travel expo at the SM Mall of Asia.
Construction of Sevilla Bridge
Sevilla Bridge connects Manila and Mandaluyong.
Repair operations and construction work in Sevilla Bridge in Mandaluyong City have already started on the last week of January. As such, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) suggested alternative routes to commuters who frequently pass through the bridge.
According to the MMDA’s traffic management plan, the affected areas will be both the west and eastbound parts of Shaw Boulevard. An alternative route for motorists heading west along Shaw Boulevard is to make a right turn to F. Blumentritt Street. After arriving at Bluementritt Street, turn left to F. Manalo Street, then right to Old Sta. Mesa. From there, turn left to Araneta Avenue and right to Aurora Boulevard.
Another alternative route is to take the right turn to F. Blumentritt Street, then left to F. Manalo Street. Then, head left to Old Santa Mesa, right to V. Mapa, and exit left to Aurora Boulevard.
Meanwhile, those who are heading east from Shaw can take the Magsaysay Boulevard right to Valenzuela Street, then take a right to Cordillera, turn left to Lubiran to Boni Avenue until they reach the Maysilo roundabout and pass through FB Martinez Street, and turn right to Shaw Boulevard.
Another way to get eastbound is through Magsaysay Boulevard right to V. Mapa, then turn right to Old Sta. Mesa, head left to Reposo Street, another left towards Valenzuela then to V. Mapa, right to Bagumbayan Street, left to Lubiran and Kalentong, then right towards Shaw Boulevard.
If coming from New Panaderos Extension, turn right to Shaw Boulevard.
25th Travel Tour Expo 2018
This 2018 marks the silver anniversary of the Travel Tour Expo. (Image: TravelTour Expo 2018 "The Silver Anniversary" Facebook Page)
The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) will have its 25th Travel Tour Expo on February 9 to 11, 2018 at the SMX Convention Center. The event will gather travelers who are looking for new destinations this year.
The fair will have around 900 booths featuring airlines, resorts and hotels, travel agencies, tour operators, tourism agencies, insurance companies, cruise liners, theme parks, and other travel-related brands. The entrance fee is PhP70 for general admission and PhP50 for senior citizens per day.
Travel Adventure: National Museum of Fine Arts
The National Museum of Fine Arts was built in 1926. (Image: National Museum of the Philippines Facebook Page)
The month of February is not just for Valentine’s Day; it is also the National Arts Month, as designated under Proclamation 683 in 1991. To celebrate and appreciate local artists, visitors can go to the National Museum of Fine Arts. It features a wide and interesting array of artworks, such as Juan Luna’s Spoliarium. Several famous Filipino artists have their works on display and preserved at the museum.
Entrance to the museum is free all year round for both local and foreign visitors. The National Museum is located along Padre Burgos Avenue at the eastern side of the Rizal Park and is open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM from Tuesdays to Sundays.
Dining Adventure: Adobo
Adobo is also a cooking process in which meat is marinated in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and black pepper. (Image: Day Cabuhat)
Adobo (vinegar-braised pork or chicken) is a classic and quintessential Filipino dish. Its ingredients include either pork or chicken for the meat, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, dried bay leaves, and peppercorn. Those who are longing to get a taste of adobo can easily find it in numerous local restaurants and eateries.
Pasalubong: Halayang Ube
Ube halaya can also be placed on top of halo-halo, a Filipino dessert of mixed fruit topped with shaved ice and milk. (Image: Cy Quinto)
Ube halaya (purple yam dessert) is a famous local dessert made of purple yams, sweet macapuno (coconut) strings, and coconut milk. It can be bought in trays at local marketplaces or from sellers. Those who are blessed with cooking skills can also whip up this dessert at home as it is made from basic ingredients.
Weather Forecast
The sun will be accompanied with several clouds.
A pleasant sunny weather will occur from Monday to Wednesday. However, those who will go out on the weekends should bring umbrellas, raincoats, or other protective rain gear as the weekends might be rainy with light showers occurring on the afternoons. The highest day temperature is 32 °C while the lowest is 30 °C. For night time, the highest temperature will be 23 °C while the lowest will be 22 °C.
About Denisse Shawntel Tan
Denisse Tan is currently a work in progress: she’s an aspiring writer, artist, and fashion designer! She’s trying to figure out how to manage her time in achieving all of her goals while also taking in life as humanly possible. Aside from art, she’s a big fan of the color pink, disco music, Bratz dolls, and Genshin Impact. By age 35, she plans to travel to New York City 🗽.
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