Comments on: A “Minor, Minor” Pear Rant…

By: henroguy

henroguy — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 07:59:06 +0000

I just came upon this site while comparing prices of Philippine produce with those in Vietnam where I currently live (I have lived in most of Southeast Asia)

I think nothing beats the discounted items at HI-TOP Quezon Ave. I would go there all the way from my house in LAS PINAS to stock up on IMPORTED sale items (which still have a few months before expiration). The prices of their chocolates are a little lower than other bigger chains. I tried the Hi Top in Araneta but it had less sale items.

Off topic, but I noticed those who had expensive education or have lived overseas often act self-righteous and belittle their fellow Filipinos. It’s like their egos got bloated and they smother it onto other people without taking into account the whole situation.

As for the Venus Raj case, I think it was not a matter of idiocity nor bad enlgish, but a matter of dishonesty and/or false pride. Everyone makes mistakes and it’s human nature not to admit it. If she gave an honest answer, she would’ve been really worthy of being Miss Uni

By: kit

kit — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 03:02:25 +0000

true marketman! what an eye opener…

By: kikas_head

kikas_head — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 05:35:19 +0000

A bit late, but we just returned from a weekend in Singapore and were STUNNED at the prices on imported grocery items there as compared to here. The prices were so much cheaper in Singapore (despite their reputation for high prices). What makes imported items so much more expensive here? We filled up on stone fruit and cheese while we were there, as well as bringing back 10 kilos of cherries for pasalubong (yes, I know it is weird to bring people Canadian cherries from Singapore).

Shopwise has had some of the highest prices for me and I usually find the best at Unimart which is by far the best grocery in the metro for me; not just for prices but selection. Rustan’s we reserve for items that they specifically always carry (arugula, our favorite brand of patis, tillamook cheese, etc) and occasionally for meat. Same with S&R, we shop there namely for milk (despite the price increasing from Php179.95 to the current price of Php209.95 in six months time). We still buy 95% of our produce and meat at palenkes for freshness as much as price.

By: Grayzo

Grayzo — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:37:06 +0000

Just weighing in on the supermarket price disparities… Like chinky, I’m also from the south and would patronize S&R, South Supermarket, Makati Supermarket, Save More, and Shopwise (depending on what was convenient.) A few years ago when I was at Shopwise, I saw our favorite Purefoods Honeycured Bacon at P530/kg (normally P470 when I shop.) I figured, wow, this is getting expensive now, so I bought only 1 kg (instead of my usual 2-3 per week… yes, we all love bacon at home.) Imagine my surprise the following week, I went to South Supermarket, and saw it still at P470/kg. In my shock, I went to all the other groceries as well, true enough, still ranging from P470-P484. And lastly to make sure I didn’t mis-read, I went back to Shopwise, and saw it was really P530. A P14 price difference I can stomach… a P60 difference is highway robbery. I still buy a lot of bacon, but have since removed Shopwise from my grocery rotation.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:45:58 +0000

I knew it was you I saw at S&R! :)

I used to do our groceries at Rustan’s in Rockwell because convenient for us (proximity) but I got turned off when they changed the supermarket layout 3 or 4 yrs ago(?). I have since switched to Landmark.

By: Risa

Risa — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:26:51 +0000

Marketman, if you can provide the standard info on what brand, size and type of commodity you would like surveyed per grocery, then I think we are all set, haha.

I have a good feeling about my neighborhood grocery Pioneer Centre that it will come up top 3 in the Mandaluyong Pasig area.

By: quiapo

quiapo — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:55:55 +0000

Here in Newcastle Australia, some of the local radio and tv stations announce the cheapest prices of gasoline for that day. Listeners ring in when they see a cheaper price from previously, with the location of the petrol station. This is useful towards the end of the week when tanks cars tend to be filled, particularly since payday is on thursdays. People here are paid weekly or fortnightly on Thursday afternoons.

There is also a local good food guide in the local paper, with prices for common food products such as prawns, fruit and vegetables expected for the week and where to buy these.

By: neena

neena — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:25:49 +0000

Couldn’t the weak aspect of Ms. Raj- that is– her nervousness and her lack of perfect English- been checked earlier by the Binibining Pilipinas Inc headed by Ms. Araneta? Of course they could have! But, when everything else is said and done, the final moment of Q& A always brings the best and worst out of everyone. In Ms Philippines case, not only does she had to face the world on stage, but, to be suddenly asked about her personal life was, at that very moment – (maybe?) a little too much. She understood the question well, and I’m sure, there were ‘MAJOR’ problems in the past. But, in this particular situation, she chose not to share some not-too-pleasant part of her life because; she’s nervous (time stress)… AND, if she had mention a particular obstacle she’d had to go through (birth documents, ect.) … she would have offended many people, especially the BPInc. whom she had shown respect and appreciation in spite of everything.

By: joyce

joyce — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 04:01:14 +0000

i agree that our future ms. universe candidates should be able to get the services of an interpreter. if other countries are allowed that, we should be allowed too. im sure many filipinos will even volunteer their services for free!

By: HD

HD — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 02:48:28 +0000

Nung ininterview si Venus kahapon, sabi nya, hindi naman nya napansin na naulit nya yung major. At nung tinanong siya kung ano sana ang dapat niyang sagot, sabi naman niya hindi naman niya babaguhin ang sense ng sagot niya. Ang ibig nyang sabihin ay, in her book, walang mga major(major) problems, mga pagsubok lang na binibigay ni God as part of his perfect plan. And she gives credit to the help and support of her family.

Kung ako tatanungin noon…

My biggest mistake MAY be not answering this question. As much as I want the crown for me and my country, I don’t think it is right to divulge such personal information on international television. Thank you.

Tungkol naman doon sa ABC news clip na branding her as “Ms. Perfect” she did not say that she did not make any mistake, she even stressed on the word major. :)

Well, malamang kung on the spot din wala din ako masasagot hehe.