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The Manila Major 2016.<\/p>\n
We got the inner ring tickets for Saturday, so yup, that’s how near we were to the stage and screen. \u00a0We went in a little late, as we had to go exchange Bruno’s Uniqlo jacket as he felt it’s too flimsy and he wanted a slightly thicker one. \u00a0Hence we weren’t able to snag good seats in the arena, but you know what, I have no complaints. \u00a0The hype from the crowd was incredible, the production was awesome, heck even the food sold in the arena was super tasty (I just love their hotdog sandwiches!). Bottled water is also super cheap, considering you can’t bring outside food and drinks. \u00a0The food booths could easily jack up their prices since spectators have no other food and beverage choices, but nope all the prices are still very very cheap. \u00a0You certainly won’t get this kind of prices in Singapore.<\/p>\n
Let’s see. \u00a0At the venue, a hotdog sandwich cost only PHP110 (~$3.20). \u00a0If you order a combo (hotdog with large drink), it’s only PHP155 (~S$4.50). Bottled water cost PHP25 (~S$0.70). \u00a0Heck, that’s even cheaper than some of the mineral water brands here in Singapore supermarkets. And you don’t get cold, pre-packaged food. \u00a0You get hot, made-on-the-spot food. \u00a0It’s just so amazing that you can get such tasty food at such cheap price. \u00a0And best part? \u00a0Queues are always relentlessly long, but no one<\/em> ever tried to cut the queue. No one at all. \u00a0The queue can snake forever, but everyone will be queuing up orderly. \u00a0I was so impressed!<\/p>\n In a way, I wished we were there earlier for a few more days of the Manila Major leading up to the finals and grand finals. \u00a0It was really awesome to sit in the arena and watch the games being played right in front of you. \u00a0But on the other hand, I was glad to go home because the heat and scorching sun was almost unbearable. \u00a0If you think Singapore weather is bad, Manila’s weather is 10x worse.<\/p>\n But that’s that, and I’m glad I had the chance to experience professional dota teams playing right in front of me. \u00a0I’m sad that Team Liquid lost to OG in the grand final, but I’m still glad to have experience the hype, the passion and the cheers from everyone in the arena for the last two days. \u00a0Beautipul doto<\/a>, indeed. \u00a0XD (Sorry, can’t resist.)<\/p>\n That said, I’ll update my travel blog in a while, with more pictures of everything. That said, it’s still considerably less photos than my other trips. \u00a0Not sure why… maybe because I don’t like to keep waving my phone around in Manila. \u00a0Hurhur.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" So after a few days in the ultra hot and humit Manila, we’re back! So first impression of Manila:- 1) The airport is chaotic. \u00a0Especially at the arrival\/pick up area. \u00a0It’s so horribly chaotic that I’m super glad I’ve booked a private airport transfer in advance. \u00a0Yes, it’s a lot more expensive than calling uber…<\/span><\/p>\n