Shooting Range in Makati, Phils

We went to ARMSCOR Shooting Range branch in Makati

1st Basement Makati Cinema Square, Chino Roces Ave., Makati City
Tel: (632) 811-1264, 811-1551
Fax: (632) 811-1264

How much to shoot?

As far as I remember, these are the prices:
Shooting Range fee......Php200
Gun rent.......................Php400

Bullets...........................Php600 for 50 rounds

Target sheet................Php12 per piece

Annual membership is Php2,000.

That's pretty cheap since you won't have to pay for shooting range fee and gun rent.

Setting up an appointment for (German) visa application

This afternoon, I went to the German Embassy to set up an appointment for my visa application -- you see, it's free if you go personally and it's hella expensive if you use their call center services.

25/F Tower 2, RCBC Plaza
6819 Ayala Ave (cor Sen. Gil Puyat Ave)
Makati City
Metro Manila, Philippines

See address, contact numbers and opening hours on http://www.manila.diplo.de

Unfortunately, the earliest visa application appointment they can give me is later than my reserved flight ticket. So that sucks. The nice Filipino woman on the other side of the seemingly bullet proof window told me that applicants who set an appointment via their call center services are given priority so I'll have a high chance of getting an appointment schedule before the end of the month.

So instead of ranting [more] about that experience, let me just give you tips that would hopefully save you time and money and unnecessary preparations that other people tell you to do:

Secret Recipe - if you can't decide what you want to eat

Formed in the year 1997, Secret Recipe is a unique, casual dining café serving more than 50 types of menu selection and over 40 types of cake creations and baked desserts, not forgetting a flavorful range of ice cream and beverages. Offering consumers its award winning cheesecakes, baked desserts and fusion food with friendly and personalized service, Secret Recipe has become a leader in the global lifestyle café chain industry. It ensures that there is something for everyone at anytime of the day.

- Secret Recipe website

If you can't decide what to eat, then try something new!

Chowking's Orange Chicken - much better than expected

I was excited to try Chowking's Orange Chicken - only because it's new and it's been a while since Chowking's chowfan craze.

I didn't expect it to be GOOOooood. It really is CRISPY and SPICY but not so much on the juicy side... the only downside would be (like in any other Filipino fastfood or Filipinized fastfood joints) is the small serving. But I'm a small person anyway so it's fine.

Caramia dessert in Amici - meh

Gellato's are always good.

But they don't have lemon sorbet so I didn't even bother.

Left cake: chocolate mousse

Upper right corner cake: mango tango

Lower right corner cake: tiramisu

I'm not into sponge cakes and that's what all three had in common.

Over-all rating: 3 out of 5 stars