Designed by the local Jeepney manufacturer, Francisco Motors, the bullet-proof popemobile was used by the third longest-serving pontiff, John Paul II (Karol Jósef Wojtyla), during his second and last trip in the Philippines for the occasion of the 10th World Youth Day in 1995. The Philippines is the first Asian country to host the historic... Continue Reading →
After General Emilio Aguinaldo's demise in 1964, Aguinaldo mansion, aka the House of History, was declared a national shrine (freedom shrine) by means of RA 4039 by President Diosdado Macapagal on 18 June 1964.
The declaration of independence transpired nineteen days after General Emilio Aguinaldo established a Dictatorial Government, which existed from 24 May 1898 to 22 June 1898.
The famous man-made Lion's head arguably carved out of limestone in 1970s by a Cordilleran carver, Reynaldo Lopez Nanyak.
PRUride PH is the country's largest annual cycling festival in the Philippines. It aims to engage the growing cycling community in the Philippines; raise awareness on cycling as a sustainable, alternative mode of transport; and promote health and wellness. The bikathon has been around since 2016.
By virtue of RA 8491, otherwise known as the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, yearly, we observe Flag days from May 28 to June 12. This is in commemoration of the victory of General Emilio Famy Aguinaldo and his gallant men against the Spaniards and the unfurling of the first Philippine flag at... Continue Reading →
This is a popular and highly regarded place for reflection in the Province of Bukidnon. Located on a hill in the village of San Jose in the capital city of Bukidnon, Monastery of Transfiguration is home to the Benedictine monks. Inaugurated in 1983, the pyramid-like monastery was designed by National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin... Continue Reading →
I have been a patron of this fast-food restaurant since 2011. It was referred to me by a colleague. Before, this restaurant was just a makeshift eatery that specifically sells shawarma. Now, Tri-Mo Shawarma has diversified and metamorphosed into a restaurant. Its store was relocated adjacent to its former location—which is now a car garage... Continue Reading →
The cathedral of Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto is a famous landmark in the province wherein thousands of devotees from all walks of life, regardless where they come from, flock here by foot or "alay lakad" every Lenten season to pay homage to Jesus Christ and to visit some attractions here like the 14 Stations of the cross, the statue of Jesus Christ in the cave, the miracle spring, among others.
A closer look inside the intriguing, mysterious, famous and picturesque belfry in Daraga, Albay
all words by Mike Franchetti
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