Having experienced living in BF for a couple of years, what I really love about this village is…read morethat it has a little bit of everything from outside its own bubble that it leaves you with very little excuse to venture out into the world (except for, you know, going to work/school). Even if it's a bit of arts and culture you're craving, BF's got you covered, too. Artists Haven Gallery and Cafe is along Aguirre Avenue, the subdivisions' main road known also as a foodie destination in itself. From the outside it does seem really small, like what might be just another gallery.. perhaps a room and some paintings. Little did I know that it's truly like a "haven" for artists--spacious and beautifully designed interiors, a well-curated collection of paintings and sculptures, and they have a cafe too! It's a place that anyone would really be inspired to create in, or if you'd simply want to forget that you're in BF for a while, this is the place to go to "rejuvenate" your soul... or something. They also offer art workshops for kids and adults, too! If you're not much into the arts, don't walk away, they have a charming cafe for you. The dishes are named after painters! Though for vegetarians/vegans, there are only a few veggie options: just soups and salads, for which you'd have to still request to remove ingredients X, Y and Z from, just ask). I tried one of their best sellers, Crispy Suman con Tsokolate (you can request for dairy to be omitted), which is a good choice for a light merienda. I was able to chat with the owner of a place, and news is that they're coming up with regular events that involve live music and wine!

The St Joseph Parish Church, more colloquially known as the Las Piñas Bamboo Organ Church, would be…read morejust another heritage church in a country teeming with heritage churches, if it wasn't for one key feature: The Bamboo Organ. The Bamboo Organ, as the name suggests, is an organ with most of the pipes made of bamboo. Built during the late 1800s, and repaired, restored, and maintained through the years, the organ is really something else to behold and to listen to. While the church and the museum is open daily, the best time to check out the Bamboo Organ would be around February, during the annual Bamboo Organ Festival, where renowned musicians from all over the country and the world fly in to take part in a truly special event. The Las Piñas Bamboo Organ Church anchors Las Piñas historical corridor, a small stretch of road filled with turn-of-the-century houses, buildings, and a plaza. It's nice to check it out after seeing the Bamboo Organ.

I have lived in Las Piñas all my life and have several reasons why I'm proud to say that I'm from…read moreLas Piñas. One of them is St. Joseph Church, more commonly known as Bamboo Organ Church. I remember having it discussed in school because of it's history and I'd always be proud to say that I've seen it and have heard the bamboo organ play. It's a relatively old church, with the façade looking like other churches built in the era when the Spanish colonized the Philippines. The floor is of clay tiles, has brown wooden pews, and is relatively dark inside. That is until the lights on the chandeliers and the lights at the altar are turned on. It's just such a beautiful altar! Pair that with the surreal, ethereal music coming from the bamboo organ and you are taken to a dreamlike, heavenly state.

A trip down childhood memory lane is the perfect offering of Yexel Toy Museum. For the yuppies and…read morethose young-at-heart. Located inside a subdivision, the museum is quite confusing to find, but don't hesitate to ask a tricyle driver (yes, whenever I am in a small street and needs directions, I always ask a tricycle driver. They never failed me!) and they gave the directions already. Parking is not readily available so, be corteous enough to fellow motorists to park your car properly. Also, ask the house owner if you could park in front of their house. Proper decorum is a must, dear friends. Upon entering the house turned into a toy museum, you'd be envied on how the owner of the toy museum actually took care of their toys. Of course not everything in the toy museum was really the toys they played, but you would feel that sense of "I should have cared for my toys" guilt feel. Roaming around the building, you'd be amazed by the sheer number of toys the museum houses. The best part for me was seeing Optimus Prime and the overall drama of the place is that you feel you are in hanger of Optimus Prime. Yexel Toy Museum is still undergoing expansion but if you cant wait to see Baymax, Ranma 1/2, Batman, and other cartoon characters, then head to this place. It surely will make your weekend or weekday trip memorable.

Better known as the brother of late internet sensation, Jam Sebastian (God bless his soul), yet…read moreanother internet sensation turned toy savant, Yexel, has opened this toy haven for you geeks and geeks-to-be. What to see? Well everything that your geeky heart would desire?! From the various heroes and villains of the Marvel and DC universe, to Star Wars, to Middle Earth up to even the contemporary classics such as Game of Thrones, you'd surely get the goosebumps here, the geeky kind that is. One word of advice? Keep your kids and your geeky significant others on a short, tight leash. Need I to explain further?

I used to take piano lessons here! That was several years ago, when the school still occupied most…read moreof the building. And my sister's been going to ballet here even before the building had been renovated and the dimly lit ground floor waiting area had a cake shop. Good times. Now, even though Academy One only has one large dance studio left upstairs, a couple of instrument lesson rooms at the back, and a small waiting area in front, they still provide top notch education. They offer jazz, classical and modern ballet, piano, voice, and guitar lessons. It's affiliated with the Australian Conservatory of Ballet and the London-based Royal Academy of Dance so for sure the ballet classes are excellent. (Only complaint is the schedule can be erratic at times - sometimes ending surprisingly early, other times extending for half an hour.) They have an annual recital in CCP at the end of the summer program to showcase the growing talent not just in the dance students, but also those who learn various instruments. I think it's a good way to get kids used to the performance side of performing arts.

Comfortable seating. Plenty of space between screen and seating area so even those in front are…read morepositioned well. Seats recline and are soft but firm. Very clean. Employees are friendly. Only downside is that it gets cold in the theater.

I have nothing but praise for this place. It's located at this new mall, Commercenter Alabang so…read moreobviously, everything is still very new and very clean. The reclining chairs still smelled of fresh plastic. The comfort rooms are clean too. The movie house reminded me a lot of the ones we'd go to when I was still living abroad with my husband. Everything about it feels first-world; if only more cinemas in the country are like this. It's smaller compared to the more popular theaters in the area, but I like it that way. I somehow feel like I'm in a private screening, and I can hear the audience's reactions when something funny is happening on screen. But what really won me over was the presence of Taters as their food concessionaire. They don't have an extensive menu compared to the one at Alabang Town Center, but they've got the popcorn and the nachos so it's all good. State of the art theaters, no long queues in buying ticket and snacks, it's official; Commercenter Cinemas is my favorite movie house in the south.

If they had Dave's Funhouse back then, I would have been a happier kid. This place in SM Southmall…read morewhere parents can leave their kids to play is pretty cool. They have slides and ball pits, and different areas and costumes where children can dress up and play pretend. There's a mini salon, a mini wet market, a fire station and even a small nursery for those who want to pretend as mommies. For the big kids, they have computer and Wii area. For moms worrying about security, Dave's have a strict policy where they scan your fingerprint several times and the kids can only leave the premises when you (or whoever registered and dropped them off) pick them up. My nieces (ages 5 and up) have the best time when we drop them off there. Two hours inside and they still don't want to leave. I believe they allow kids as young as two to play there. I think my little girl is ready for that place, it's me who's not. Maybe I'll bring her one of these days... But I'll go too. I've always wanted to enter their play area anyway.

I love everything about this bar! Great experience. Definitely making 19eastbar a favorite hang out…read morefor me!!!

First of all let me say.... It's a great place to see the well know groups and singers up close…read more Not a bad seat in the house and you will enjoy the entertainment. That gets 5-stars. The reason for the 3 stars was everything else. This includes the food and the service. It felt to me like ordering food was a bit of a nuisance. First they did not have all of the item menus and the food I did order ( beef dish ) tasted like fish. I only ate the rice and the rest of the food sat on the table and enjoyed the band as well. The wait staff also seemed like they didn't want to be there. Also I noticed that there was no female wait staff, at least not on Tuesday. Not saying they should or shouldn't.... I just find it a little weird. So the restaurant gets a 1.5. Overall. I would go there again with a full stomach. Bands like freestyle and south border are worth it.