Philippine Daily Inquirer: Where to go, What to give on Fathers’ Day

June 12, 2009

By Ruby de Vera

MANILA, Philippines – He never complains about changing the light bulbs, opening tightly closed jars, paying the tuition, and listening to your rants. He offers you his breakfast, scares your boyfriends, gives you a ride to the mall, and is the proudest person whenever you do something good. Turn the tables and show special love to all the fathers you know.

Give him a happy tummy by plying him with comfort food at Bigby’s Restaurant at The Atrium in Megamall. Rack A Bye Baby Back Ribs is one of the best in the metro, and will surely gain a two thumbs up from Dad. Try Granny Fried Chicken Steak for a different kind of fried chicken steak, and the Belly Buster platter for the whole family. Finish everything off with Strawberry Shortcake for dessert.

If Dad wants a more laid-back environment, treat him at PenPen Restaurant for the best lutong-bahay in town. Try the Crispy Liempo, Sirloin Tapa with Quezong Puti, and Smoked Bangus Pasta. They’re located at 105C Sct. Castor St. cor. T. Morato, or call 3324021

Get Dad moving. Motivate him to take a more active lifestyle by giving him new Onitsuka Tiger shoes for ultimate comfort and fashion too. Designs are based on the same principles used in airplane and automobile tires, ensuring maximum performance in running. Onitsuka Tiger is located at Greenbelt 5, Makati.

Pair these with Sigg water bottles to rehydrate during workouts. Sigg bottles are recognized worldwide for Swiss quality and craftsmanship and are tremendously durable and virtually unbreakable. The design of the bottle is one of the reasons that in 1993 Sigg was incorporated into the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. To order, visit Heima Store at Cubao X, or log on to http://www.heimastore.com.

Give Dad sunshine everyday with the Sun Jar. Solar cells inside the jar powers the rechargeable battery and low energy LED lamps. Place the Sun Jar in direct sunlight to recharge. The frosted glass of the jar diffuses the LED lamps and you can switch the colors from amber to blue. The Sun Jar is available at Heima Store.

If Dad is into reading, then by golly give him something to read. Powerbooks Top Picks for Father’s Day: The Geeks’ Guide to World Domination: Be Afraid, Beautiful People by Garth Sundem presents useful and fun entries on science, pop-culture, paper airplanes and pure geekish nostalgia; and Robin Rosenberg’s The Psychology of Superheroes: An Unauthorized Exploration presents two dozen psychologists and their essays exploring the minds of pop culture’s most intriguing and daring superheroes.

If books are not for him, try magazines. This month’s issue of Men’s Health gives 25 ways to defeat the next great health threat. If he’s more into cars, Top Gear is on a Euro trip this June with all the best cars from the continent.

Give him a break from all the everyday worries and gift him with an overnight stay at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza. The room comes with a gift shirt and cap for Dad, 50 percent off on LeSpa massage and a free session at the SoFit with a professional fitness instructor. For reservations you may call 5515555.

Throw out his disposables and surprise him with the Rolls Royce of razors, the Philips Arcitec, with triple-track shaving head for the smoothest shave he can get. For more information, call Tocoms Philippines at 5278288.

Growing up he bugged us to brush our teeth and practice good oral hygiene. Well it’s his turn now. Especially for fathers, the Affinity Premium Dental Clinics offers 15 percent off on Gold membership. No need for Dad to be worried, the ambience will surely relax him and make him forget he’s there for his pearly whites, and not for a massage. The Asian Fusion-inspired design will make Dad feel he’s on vacation. Call 7030907 for appointments.

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