SMDS Events

2 Comments » // May 16th, 2009

Here are some of Sta. Maria della Strada events this month:

May 15-23: Novena Masses at 6pm, SMDS
May 23 :  Confirmation, SMDS
May 23 :  Fun Walk, Loyola Grand Vilas
May 23 :  start of Sta. Maria della Strada Singing Idol
May 24 :  PALARO contest for BEC Kawan children
May 24 :  Fiesta Mass and procession
May 30 :  Rummage Sale, SMDS

Find out more details at:
http://www.dellastradaparish.com/announcement-050909-smds-new-website-sacrament-of-confirmation-andrummage-sale-by-the-solo-parents/
or
http://www.dellastradaparish.com/list-of-smds-fiesta-activities/

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Sta. Maria della Strada Website

Comment now » // May 16th, 2009

Wow, SMDS has a new website.  They just announced it this month!

Take a look:

http://dellastradaparish.com

Banks at Katipunan

3 Comments » // March 30th, 2009

Here is a listing of all the banks along Katipunan Avenue, near the Miriam-Ateneo campuses:

• BPI – one near Shoppersville supermarket and another branch in FBR building (where Yellow Cab is)
• Metrobank - beside Villman and Mercury
• Union Bank – beside Rustan’s supermarket
• PNB – beside Rustan’s supermarket
• BDO – beside Rustan’s supermarket
• Citibank - beside Rustan’s supermarket (corner of Katipunan Ave. and B. Gonzales St.)
• Robinsons Bank – G/F Burgundy Place Condominium
• Security Bank – near Yellow Cab and KFC (Xanland Place)
• PS Bank – near Cello’s donuts and beside Sweet Inspirations
• Landbank - G/F Prince David Condominium
• HSBC - in between National Bookstore and Red Ribbon, near Ateneo overpass

More banks on the other side of the Katipunan-Aurora flyover.  Will post in another article.  Feel free to add any banks or atm locations you know of.

Earth Hour, Mar. 28, Sat

Comment now » // March 26th, 2009

Join the Earth Hour!

Turn off your lights for one hour from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Saturday, March 29, 2009.

Loyola Heights Neighborhood are encouraged to participate as klima Climate Change Center of the Manila Observatory helps spread the Earth Hour campaign by sending out letters to the area.

See more info at: http://www.klima.ph/news/hour2.htm

Katipunan Avenue No More?

1 Comment » // March 16th, 2009

Katipunan Avenue is now CP Garcia Avenue?

I can’t believe it.  At first, I took it with a grain of salt as my cousin who studies at Ateneo delivered the news to me.  I thought it must be some mistake but then I saw the street signs myself.  The recently installed blue street labels were replaced by “MMDA-pink” labels that said “C.P. Garcia” on street posts located on all corners along Katipunan Avenue.  Just when I was being proud of the blue street signs (installed like last 1-2 yrs?), they change it.  I’m not sure when they changed the signs but several relatives of mine noticed it in early January of this year.

Why the heck did they do that?!?  It’s been Katipunan forever… it’s been years that that road is known as Katipunan.  Are we victims again of yet another useless, confusing street-name change??? I found a link on this issue: http://vaes9.codedgraphic.com/posts/silly_mmda

So what happens now..  KatipunanQC.com will be CPGarciaQC.com?  Yuck.

Katipunan Trees Are Gone

4 Comments » // February 24th, 2009

Katipunan Avenue changes its looks yet again as the MMDA takes out the huge trees on the islands along this busy street.  The trees were previously located in the “street islands” in front of the Ateneo/McDonald’s area up to the ones in front of Yellow Cab at the FBR building.  I think the trees on the island that stretches from the Miriam College/Metrobank area up to the Shoppersville area are also gone as well.

Goodbye trees and goodbye islands (and goodbye parking space?).  I bet balikbayans or returning visitors or alumnae will get more confused the next time they visit Katipunan.  All that is left are patches of rubble that used to make up the islands, some traffic signs and plastic orange barricade on the island perimiter.  I wonder what the MMDA will do next.

*photo taken from:  http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Katipunan_Avenue

Newly Renovated McDonald’s

Comment now » // December 22nd, 2008

McDonald’s Katipunan was closed again today after being seen open (or with customers) yesterday.

I am guessing they are opening soon after starting renovations several weeks ago.  I thought they wouldn’t finish this month but I have a feeling they’ll open soon since I don’t see any renovation workers anymore.

They have a Mc Cafe now along with the new facade and new interiors.  What do you think of the new McDonald’s now?

OLP: Simbang Gabi

Comment now » // December 15th, 2008

Our Lady of Pentecost
Simbang Gabi Schedule:

starting Dec. 15: 8:30pm
starting Dec. 16: 4:30am

Merry Christmas!

Church of the Gesu: Simbang Gabi

Comment now » // December 15th, 2008

Simbang gabi starts on Dec. 15,  8:30 p.m.

OLPP Bazaar Nov. 29

Comment now » // November 26th, 2008

When: Nov. 29, Saturday
What: OLPP Bazaar & Rummage Sale
Where: Sala Chapel & Patio