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VRP Medical Center: Welcoming The New Year In A New Light

Monday, January 25




With the fiery new year comes new changes, VRP Medical Center embarks on a major renovation plan for its people ­­ stakeholders, doctors, and patients alike. Since its renovations earlier last year, VRP focuses on a more customer­ oriented approach. A family­-based corporation never distracted from its vision: “A Hospital That Cares,” VRP opens its hearts to developing and improving quality service, technological advancement, and a warm, calming environment. 




Doors open to a fresh Central Registration Area, a well-­crafted mural to greet the children and families, and a spacious waiting area for visitors and friends. From a 148 square meter room, the Emergency Room will be extending to 224 square meters to accommodate patients and those waiting in line. VRP sets into motion an additional 48 rooms to shelter its current 178 bed capacity. 




Focusing on comfort, modernity, and care, VRP continually strives to improve their wide array of facilities in order to better serve the people. The hospital launched their new Nuclear Medicine Department last October 2015 under the guide and eye of Dr. Jeanelle Margareth Tang, an immigrant from Canada who decides to come home to the Philippines and finish a training course, with hopes to set up a practice in Nuclear Medicine. In partnership with Mandaluyong Medical Services Inc. (MNMSI), VRP already has a solid support right from the start ­­ from its supplier, Intermedical SE, to its doctors, partners and stockholders. The rise of the Nuclear Medical Department brings forth new services for its patients such as thyroid function tests, general nuclear imaging, bone scans, reflux studies, GFR and radionuclide therapy. It also boasts a new set of high­ quality equipment like the Multicam 1000, a camera that provides hi­-resolution and better imaging under medical procedures, and the Berthold Multicrystal LB2111 Gamma Counter. 


Dramatic change is everywhere, both inside and out. With an idea of a holistic healing, the roof deck will be converted into an intimate chapel for those in search of spiritual guidance. Additional offices, departments, and a Physician Center is also in the works. The facade will also undergo a major contemporary aesthetic change which could reflect beauty and care of VRP. 




With its fresh, newly minted facility and developed professional care, patients could only expect more from the newly improved VRP Medical Center. As a family and as a community, VRP welcomes the year right.


VRP Medical Center
163 EDSA, 
Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila
(02) 464.9999


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Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen Kind Of Sunday

Tuesday, May 26




irrashaimase!!!

This is the usual greeting you receive whenever you enter a Japanese restaurant. When hubby and I entered Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen located at the 5th level of Shangri-la Plaza East Wing the staff cheerfully greeted us in chorus. 




This is our first time to dine at Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen so I asked her (geesh, no name plate! I wasn't able to get her name) for the bestseller. She suggested that I order Ajitama Tonkotsu.



Ajitama Tonkotsu, PhP380
Topped with a special half-boiled egg 
that is fully marinated with a special blended soy sauce base.

Tonkotsu ramen, a very popular regional style of ramen, is a speciality of its origin Kyushu region in Japan. It is characterized by thin, straight noodles in rich creamy pork broth, which is the result of boiling pork bones with several seasonings for many hours to ensure the rich pork extract and hearty flavour. http://www.ikkoryu.ph/



Spicy Tobanjan Tonkotsu, PhP380
Ramen with spicy Tobanjan paste

Hubby ordered the Spicy Tobanjan Tonkotsu. This bowl is really spicy and somehow I like this over the Ajitama Tonkotsu which is a bit salty for my taste.




You'll be asked for your noodle preference -- soft, normal and hard. The normal noodle is somewhat chewy to the bite. I might try the soft noodle next time. Prepare to spend PhP1,000 for the meal.


Ikkoryu Fukuoka Ramen
Level 5, Shangri-la Plaza East Wing
Shaw Boulevard corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City
(02) 477.8333

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Tex-Mex: A Disappointment

Friday, May 22



Mex Pollo (PhP199)


I had lunch with my friend at SM Megamall last Wednesday. I suggested that we dine at the SM Fashion Hall Food Court and eat at Tex-Mex. I had nachos there three weeks ago and it was so good I thought everything else on the menu are as yummy.

The picture I took of the Mex Pollo gathered likes on my facebook. I wish the food taste as good as it look. The chicken was dry. Like it has been reheated. And so bland. I had to ask for a hot sauce just to add flavor. 



Tex-Mex Nacho Grande (PhP159)

If ever I'll eat here again, I'll just go for the Tex-Mex Nacho Grande. Generous serving with lots of toppings.


Tex Mex
Food Hall, Fifth Floor, Mega Fashion Hall, 
SM Megamall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City

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