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Olongapo City: Aotriz Apartments

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Last January, we were looking for a place to stay at Subic. A budget-friendly place, good for a family of 6, where we can cook and just stay overnight. We wanted to go around Subic without travelling early. We found one at aotriz apartments. At Aotriz, you can check-in anytime and stay for 24 hours. Located in a residential area outside Subic, it is accessible through jeepneys and very clean. Here are the rental rates (all in Php): Daily*                                           950 Weekly*                                    5,700 Monthly (All-in-package)*       24,000 Monthly (Rental Only)**         15,000 * Includes utilities, housekeeping and WIFI access. ** Excludes utilities and houskeeping. WIFI is free. Extra person charge - 300 A unit has one bedroom (good for 2), a kitchen complete with kitchen/cooking utensils and living room with sofa. We took 2 units and asked for a stove and gallons of potable bottled water. They will provide a stove for

Tips in Planning Family Events while Keeping your Sanity

We are not professional planners but we usually end up planning family celebrations and milestones. From wedding anniversary to family reunions, all are equally special and undeniably tiring. But at the end of the day, these events make us happier. Here are the secrets in planning these wonderful occasions: 1. Know what you want. Ask yourself, your spouse or any member of the family involved in planning the event on the size, type and theme or even motif. Be definite. Do you want an intimate and small affair with the closest family members attending? How small is 'small'? For Filipino weddings, small maybe around 75 to 100 persons. Do you have the same definition of 'small'? Does a simple family reunion mean doing your own grilling at your own backyard or having a catering service at a secluded beach? 2. Set your budget. Be realistic. Research and ask for possible suppliers for a more accurate estimate. Add at least 10% of the total budget for contingency.  Create a