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LATEST ARTICLES ( 27 )

• Climbing Capones Island and Lighthouse - Zambales

  

  I've heard of this magnificent island and lighthouse a lot of times before. But of course, anything of historical value grabs my attention and deep curiosity. Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Breathtaking Sambawan Island, Biliran

  

  I was still in Manila when I learned about Biliran Island and Agta as a resort. My cousin who is a dive master gave me his business card and when I reached home... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Moalboal - Diving and Mythical Paradise of Cebu

  

  Cebu is known as the Queen City of the South in the Philippines. It is the oldest city established during the Spanish colonial period back in the 16th century. Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Island Paradise of Biliran

  

  It was late afternoon when I sailed from Cebu to Ormoc City via "Supercat" with my Aunt and Uncle thus, arriving Biliran early evening. Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Neo-Classical Manila Central Post Office

  

  Gazing at Manila's top architectural wonders, you can't help but take notice of this magnificent edifice in the heart of the capital city. Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Highlands of Tagaytay City

  

  Talk about escape from the summer heat of Manila, Tagaytay comes into mind easily because of its easy access.Tagaytay City, at elevation 2,500 above sea level, ... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Gates of Intramuros - Puerta De Postigo

  

  This is no ordinary gate. In 1896, Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal passed through this gate when he walked from Fort Santiago to his execution site in... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Trekking Taal Volcano, Batangas

  

  The Philippines is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and thus, having several active or dormant volcanoes in the archipelago is quite normal. Taal Volcano is an... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Enigmatic Beauty of Polangui, Albay

  

  It takes 12 hours of bus ride to reach Polangui from Manila. No doubt that this small and quiet town prides itself of scenic landscapes not to mention that it... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Camaya Coast of Mariveles, Bataan

  

  I was still a small kid when I reached Mariveles together with my Mom. I do not remember anything except that I swam the waters of Mariveles, Bataan. Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Leonor Rivera-Kipping's Mansion in Camiling, Tarlac

  

  The last time I visited the Kipping Mansion was in 1991, no digicams, not much of the internet, mobile phones were still struggling for higher pixels thus, to... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• St. Francis of the Assisi Church - Gen. Trias, Cavite

  

  The Church was first built in 1611 by the Franciscan Missionaries. Rebuilt in stone in 1769, repaired and enlarged in 1834 and in 1893. Partially damaged... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Gates of Intramuros - Puerta Del Parian, Manila

  

  Long before the Spaniards colonized the Philippines, the Chinese were already active in business. Social hierarchy in Spanish Philippines set the status of ever... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Serene Laiya of San Juan, Batangas

  

  A very close friend and college classmate sent me a private message on Facebook, and was bugging for me to decide and choose a very nice destination for her... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Gothic San Sebastian Church, Manila

  

  Another dream church of mine to visit, always slipping from my memory and recall, most probably because of its location now that I reside in the south of Manila. Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Neolithic Angono Petroglyphs, Rizal

  

  It's a shame that I myself as a Lecturer of History only visited this site early this year of 2012. I teach Anthropology too as a major subject, I even have a... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Captivating Baler, Aurora

  

  I've heard of Baler a lot of times. I also heard of a period film named after the town, I did not watch it. All I know is that Baler used to be part of the... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Surprising Camarines Norte

  

  It has been 3 years since I last visited Daet, my second home town. This time accompanying my two Aunts from Central London along with some cousins. Daet is... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2012 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Cavite In A Nutshell

  

  As early as the 16th century, Cavite already became a battleground. Known to few, it was attacked by the Dutch in 1647, and was succeeded by the British invasio... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2011 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Matt Monro... That Warm Singer I've Met

  

  That was the year 1982, I was about to dance on a TV show when it was announced that the famous balladeer is in the country and was right there in the studio... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2009 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL