Category Archives: OC On-the-Go

My travels to other places or just short trips outside the home

Is Paper Really More Eco-Friendly?

More and more cities in the Philippines are banning the use of plastic.  In Pasig, I’ve experienced getting paper bags from Watsons in Hypermart and KFC.  The question is though, is it really more eco-friendly?  Yes, plastic bags are terrible because of all the toxic chemicals it requires for manufacturing and at the same time, all the non-biodregadable garbage it … Continue reading

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OC Holiday Tip #2

From an ABC 20/20 report a few years ago, the 2 most feared parts of a public mall bathroom are the toilet seats and the door handles.  Because people fear touching these so much, they’re actually the cleanest in the bathroom.  The report revealed a test on the restroom in ABC News showing only 1,000 bacteria per square inch on the … Continue reading

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OC Holiday Tip #1

Holiday shopping is upon us!  (Well, it actually started when the malls started playing Christmas songs in September!)  So I am listing down my OC holiday shopping tips and posting them intermittently between now and Christmas.  Feel free to share your own tips with me and I’ll feature them here.   ©OCMominManila

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My Slight Detour With Samantha Sotto

I’ve written about my internationally-published author friend Samantha Sotto a few times on this blog.  It’s not because I’ve run out of material to write about (seriously!) but I can’t help be amazed and proud of her (and of myself that I know her)!  So to brag even further, I just want to tell you (all 12 of my readers, … Continue reading

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