The Light Rail Manila Corporation has announced the opening of the Paranaque LRT Stations. The new stations in Paranaque are as follows: Redemptorist, MIA, Asia World (PITX), Ninoy Aquino, and Dr. Santos (formerly Sucat). This will cut down travel time from Paranaque to Quezon City.
Here's the opening and closing schedule:
Check out the new stations from this news clip:
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| The new Duty Free Philippines Fiesta Shopping Center. The old location is now Gold City condos. |
We spotted just before we left Dona Soledad last Sunday that Wangfu was open already. It's one of the restos we've been waiting to open at SM Bicutan. It's the second full restaurant that opened on Building C (first one was Old Town). We immediately planned to visit and try it out.
Wang Fu Chinese Bistro has a number of branches across the metro. They offer a fushion of Chinese, Malay and Singaporean dishes. What struck me the first time we went was the interior of the resto. It reminded me so much of the food street at Changi Airport. It felt like we were transported to Singapore (especially with the ceiling fans!).
The menu provided a huge variety to choose from. You can either go for ala carte meals that can be shared, bento meals, or rice meals. The menu reminded me a lot about the offerings at Singapore's Food Republic and a bit of Kim Gary*. Beverage options were also much like what they offer in Singapore and Malaysia.
We were hungry when we went, so we each ordered a bento meals. I had the sweet & sour pork with lychee. I know I used to have it a lot in Singapore, but can't remember where I used to order it (maybe Kim Gary?). Jay had the black pepper beef which is one of the dishes he frequently ate while we lived in Singapore. Miggy got the salted egg chicken and he said he felt nostalgic after eating it.
I wanted to try their HK milk tea, but the staff said it was phased out already (boo!). We all ended up having Nanyang white coffee (hot and cold). It was good. I'm just really sad they didn't have milk tea anymore. It would have matched the food perfectly.
We went on a weekday and it was way past lunch. We immediately found seats, but the resto was busy even at odd hours. The staff were very nice and efficient, so we'll definitely visit again soon.
*Kim Gary - a resto in Vivo City in Singapore we used to frequent. It unfortunately closed during the pandemic.
**After some research I found out the owner of Wang Fu is Richard Yap. Of course, I'm happy to support a fellow La Sallian :)
The Paranaque City Veterinary Services Office has announced the schedule for free micro-chipping for dogs and cats of Paranaque residents. You will need to show proof of residency to avail of the service.
September 27 - Robinson’s Townville, BF
September 28 - Ayala Malls, Manila Bay
September 30 - “Yours in Public Service” Caravan in San Isidro (venue to be announced)
October 2 - “Yours in Public Service” Caravan in Sampaloc Site, BF
October 4 - Pet Blessing and Microchipping at Goodwill 2
October 6 - Pet Blessing and Microchipping at Merville Park
Oct 12/13 (date to be finalized) - Paw-ctober Pets-tival of Barangay BF
The Veterinary Services Office will also announce the list of partner microchip private vet clinic stations.
For more information, please follow or call the Paranaque City Veterinary Services Office:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/paranaqueveterinaryservicesoffice
Email: paranaque.vso@gmail.com
Landline: 02-88130813
We heard from a friend that "Old Town" is now open at SM Bicutan. Old Town (White Coffee) was one of the cafes we frequented in Singapore and Malaysia. We usually went to the branch in Kallang Mall (just beside the stadium). In Malaysia, I would usually hang out at the KLIA branch while waiting for my flight. I usually also got a box or two of their coffee and milk tea. Eventually though it was available in groceries, getting the beverage at the store was still much better.
Anyway, we visited the branch at SM Bicutan. The crew said it was just their 4th day of soft opening. It was quite obvious since service took a long time and the shop still smelled very new (a.k.a. construction fumes). We were excited though and ordered some breakfast food. We certainly missed the peanut butter on steamed buns and the soft boiled egg. They serve light soy sauce though, but you can request for dark soy sauce which they will indulge.
I'm happy they have an extensive menu for this branch. Here's a glimpse of their menu:
They said they will soon be available on Grab/FoodPanda. We hope they'll also eventually sell their beverage packets (good for rainy days when you can't go out!).
SM City Bicutan or SMB as we Paranaquenos fondly call it opened the doors of it's new building on the last weekend of July. We found out about it from friends, so we immediately planned a visit to find out what's new.
The new building now has 4 levels. The lower ground level is dedicated for service shops. The upper ground level will have restaurants, coffee shops, a place for your pets, a sports shop etc. The second level is where the Cyberzone is located together with the cinema and a couple of snack shops. Level 3 will eventually have a couple more restaurants and a sky garden.
Here's a list of shops what are already open and will be opening soon:
If you're planning to visit, you can park in the new building (building C) or park in building B. The area is easily accessible through level 2 of either building A or B. We'll write more about our experience in the coming days :)
The Paranaque City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) announced the new garbage pick-up schedule on their FB page today, August 2, 2024. Below is the schedule posted by the office:
For inquiries, please contact CENRO through the following:
Telephone: 8826-6147
Email: cenro@paranaquecity.gov.ph
Facebook: CENRO Parañaque
Source: CENRO FB
Wendy’s, the international fast-food chain known for its tasty hamburgers and sandwiches, frosty desserts, and refreshing iced teas, is opening its newest branch in Dona Soledad, Paranaque City. This marks another exciting milestone for the brand as it continues to expand its presence and cater to the growing demand for quality fast food in the Philippines.
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| finishing touches currently being made in preparation for its grand opening |
The new Wendy's Dona Soledad branch will be the fourth to open in Paranaque City. In addition to its current stores in Phoenix, Sucat, PITX, and Phoenix Airport Road, Wendy's Dona Soledad is conveniently located along Dona Soledad Ave., near the intersection of France St. in Better Living, Paranaque City. Up to eight full-size vehicles can park in front of the store, with the possibility of a motorcycle parking as well. We hope to see the full range of Wendy's iconic menu items all day and night, as the store plans to be open 24/7.
According to the Wendy's Philippines website, there are 70 Wendy's stores scattered around the Philippines, with 48 of them within Metro Manila. For Paranaquenos, this is actually a "welcome back" greeting for Wendy's along Dona Soledad, as there used to be a Wendy's branch at SM Bicutan several years ago. The addition of this new Wendy's fast-food store in Paranaque City will provide local residents with more variety and options for in-person dining, takeout, and delivery.
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| signs along Dona Soledad promoting Wendy's |
As early as June 2023, the first sign of Wendy's coming soon in this location was put up here. And now that the store is opening very soon, we look forward to Wendy's becoming a beloved part of the neighborhood.
About Wendy’s
Wendy’s was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Today, Wendy’s Company is one of the world’s largest restaurant companies, with thousands of restaurants worldwide.
Visit other Wendy's branches here:
Wendy's - Phoenix Sucat
2345 Dr. Arcadio Santos Avenue, San Antonio, Paranaque City, Parañaque, 1707
Wendy's - PITX
Level 1 Level 1 143-145 Paranaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX), Parañaque, 1701
Wendy's - Phoenix Airport Road
Kabihasnan Ninoy Aquino Ave, Parañaque, 1709
