Pubs, Holidays & Shangri-la

August 29-30, 2011 was declared a holiday by the Philippine government to give respect to the Muslim tradition's Eid'l Ftr, which in their religion and culture marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.  I've always been amazed by the religion and culture for their dedication is as solid as a rock, maybe much more.  So with the declared holiday, my gir…