A closer look inside the intriguing, mysterious, famous and picturesque belfry in Daraga, Albay
CAGSAWA BELFRY UPCLOSE
THE OLD NAYONG PILIPINO
The picture was taken at the old Nayong Pilipino, a cultural theme park, during our field trip in 1987. The Nayong Pilipino theme park, dubbed the first cultural theme park in Southeast Asia, was conceptualized by former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos. Hence, by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 37 issued by Former President Ferdinand Marcos,... Continue Reading →
LAST GLIMPSE OF TANDANG SORA FLYOVER
It's nice to know that I had a last glimpse of Tandang Sora flyover including its intersection and footbridges before its impending closure that is slated today, 2 March 2019, at 11 pm. Atop footbridge overlooking Tandang Sora and Commonwealth intersection This famous landmark located at the crossing of Commonwealth Avenue and Tandang Sora Avenue... Continue Reading →
BITBIT BRIDGE
Bitbit Bridge is among the picturesque bridges in Bulacan. Bikers, adventurers, and picnickers, who like fishing, boating, and rappelling, frequent this spot these days because of its breathtaking and enchanting view, lush landscape, and pristine scenery.
TAMILOK EXPERIENCE IN 2014
Tamilok, commonly known as "woodworm," is a cold, slimy, squirmy, gray-like creature that has become an emerging famous exotic delicacy in some regions in the Philippines. On the contrary, "Tamilok" is technically not a worm but it's a mollusk common to areas surrounded by mangroves or "bakawan." Freshly served TAMILOK in Palawan Some people even... Continue Reading →
PHILIPPINES’ FIRST SUBWAY IS RAPIDLY MATERIALIZING
At last, Philippine will have its first subterranean transport, Metro Manila Subway, that will ease the ordeal of the regular commuters every day. This below-ground transportation system can effectively boost our economy and raise the work efficiency of workers. It will be a game-changer for the economy. This is part of the Duterte Administration's "Build,... Continue Reading →
EDSA TRIVIA
EDSA or EPIFANIO DELOS SANTOS AVENUE is one of the most important and famous transportation corridors that pass through six cities. It is about 23.8kms or equivalent to 1,561 PRO-BASKETBALL COURTS. The 11 km–stretch is in Quezon City while the remaining is divided among the cities of Caloocan, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Makati and Pasay In... Continue Reading →
CHINATOWN
The prominent district in Manila, Binondo, was founded by Spanish Governor Luis Perez Dasmariñas to serve as a permanent settlement for Sangleys or persons of pure Chinese descent during Spanish colonization. Sangleys were also referred to as mestizo de Sangley.Long ago, the Chinese settlement was concentrated in enclaves called Parian—the silk and mercantile district operated... Continue Reading →
Exploration of the World’s Smallest Active Volcano
In February 2016, my globe-trotting sister arrived in the Philippines for the first time after 13 years. Her itinerary was all set before arriving in the Philippines. One of the tourist destinations included in her itinerary was a trip to the world's intriguing smallest active volcano. To get into this majestic volcano, we dropped by... Continue Reading →
OUR LADY OF PIAT, MOTHER OF CAGAYAN
I first visited the highly revered, miraculous and iconic 16th century Marian image in Piat, Cagayan in January 2005. Our Lady of Piat is now a Minor Basilica after it was consecrated almost twenty years ago on 22 June 1999 by Vatican representatives. Formally known as Nuestra Señora de Piat, Our Lady of Piat is... Continue Reading →
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