Wednesday, December 7, 2011

DID YOU KNOW THAT ? MOST Expensive In The Philippines

1. Electricity
It is the most expensive the the whole of Asia as reported by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco).


2. Amanpulo Island Resort, Palawan
An island resort that is secluded, being private, and offers a variety of sea, sand and tropical island-retreat–pleasures, in exclusive comfort and in traditionally styled accommodation. Amanpulo or, "peaceful island", honors its island host, respecting the natural elements with a profoundly "South Seas" interpretation. The 40 Beach, Hillside and Treetop Casitas are modelled on authentic bahay kubo dwellings, each with its own golf cart for island exploration making it an expensive island resort in the country.

3. University of Asia and the Pacific
A private, not-for-profit institution of higher learning and very expensive as such. It traces its beginnings to the Center for Research and Communication (CRC), which was established 42 years ago as a private think-tank that conducted economic and social research and offered graduate courses in economics. It gradually expanded its educational activities to other fields.

4. Mercedes-McLaren SLR
Its the, officially sold, most expensive car in the Philippines costing nearly 40M Philippines Pesos.

5. Hillsborough House and Lot
It is located in Alabang, Muntinlupa City, costing 21M Philippine Pesos.

6. Alamid Coffee
A kind of Civet coffee made from coffee beans eaten and passed through the digestive tract of Sugar Palm Civet, or alamid in the local language forages in the mountains and forest of Philippine Archipelago. It is the most expensive not only in the Philippines but in the world.

7. Ludong
A species of mullet considered to be the countrys most expensive fish. Scientific name Cestraeus plicatilis, it is known locally as banak and endemic to Cagayan River, the streams of Cagayan Valley and the river systems of Ilocos Sur and Abra.

8. The Pavilion
An expensive open face motorcycle helmet using "retro" inspiration but maintains a modern, harmonious design which is both conventional and sensual.

9. Raffles Residences Condo
Located in Makati Avenue, it is most expensive condo on a per sqm basis. A 1 bedroom unit at 82 sqm will cost you around 17,000,000.00 pesos.

10. Visa Extension
The visa extension process in Manila may be very fast and efficient, but it can be costly. For now, the Philippines holds the record for the most expensive visa extension in Southeast Asia!

11. Marble installation
Generally speaking, though marble can be less expensive than the other construction materials, the cost of installation, however, makes it appear to be the most expensive.

12. Prime Grade Beef
The highest grade and the most expensive Philippines Beef. In general, the most tender and flavorful beef falls under this category. Most beef from this grade end up at hotels and fancy Philippines restaurants.

13. Doctor of Medicine
It is one of the longest and most expensive courses that a student can enroll for in the Philippines. There are approximately 30 schools offering medical courses in the Philippines. Medical studies are regulated and governed by the Commission of Higher education and the Board of Medicine.

14. Wagyu Burger
This most expensive burger is served in Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa, Cebu City, one of Cebus four star hotels.

15. Seafarers PRC ID
Accordingly, this PRC ID costs P1,000, which is by far the most expensive ID in the Philippines, or perhaps even in the world. The worst part is, this expensive ID takes a long time to be issued.

16. Makati Shangri-La Hotel
It is a luxury hotel that provides business and leisure travellers with a serene haven at the central financial and commercial district of Manila making it the most expensive hotel in the country.

17. Cement
Despite industry claims of low capacity utilization rate, the Philippines has the second highest price of cement in Asia, which costs $4.56 per 40 kilogram bag even if industry capacity utilization rate has been less than 60 percent as of 2010

18. Forbes Park
A private subdivision and gated community in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It is also well-known for housing some of the countrys wealthiest families and prominent expatriates, including the ambassador of the United States and the ambassador of Kuwait and so it is considered the most expensive village in the country.

19. Tanging Pamilya
This film, which banners former president Joseph Estrada, Ai-ai Delas Alas and a host of young stars led by Toni Gonzaga and Sam Milby, may be the most expensive local movie.

20. Garmin 301XT
It was at 35,000Php or 700USD. The most expensive Garmin watch ever. Its twice the US retail price.