The first title of this post is “Libingan ng mga Bayani”. The first impression I had when I first entered this place is, “The Libingan ng mga Bayani looks impressive“. The white headstones are unsullied and perfectly aligned. The grass is green and well-manicured. The place is clean. The atmosphere is solemn. This is the ...
Places to Go, To SeeIn travel blogs, which mirrors life, people prefer something more grand. They say bigger is better. But this is not necessarily true. Sometimes things that come in tiny packages are better . . . and tastier. Take Bibingkinitan for instance.
FoodCharice Pempengco. You’ve probably heard of her by now. And her powerful voice. She’s another Filipina, taking the same path as Lea Salonga, who is making waves abroad, particularly in Hollywood. Oprah, yes, THE Oprah Winfrey, called her “the most talented girl in the world.
Tips & Reminders, To SeeMany times we want to visit a particular place. It could be a spot or resort that we’ve passed along the way or saw in a magazine or TV. Many times we have a number of excuses not to go. It could be a tight budget or a hectic schedule. Sometimes, however, the universe pushes ...
Places to Go, To See, Where to StayWe all know that the Philippines sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire. We have volcanoes for neighbors in our communities. The beautiful Mayon Volcano in Albay, with its world-famous perfect cone. Mt. Pinatubo,which exploded in 1991, the world’s largest explosion in living memory that caused global temperature to dip half a degree (celcius).
Places to Go, To See, Where to StayDracula, the dreaded blood-sucking predator of Transylvania, has the strength and powers that no ordinary mortal could overcome. But I’m no ordinary mortal (when hungry) and this is not Transylvania. This . . . is . . . Sparta, er, Cafe Breton. With my silver weapons — a fork and a knife — the Dracula ...
FoodViolent encounters happen anywhere in the world. We see hostage-taking in other countries including the United States. The difference, it is argued, is how the police authorities respond to the situation. There is a chorus of criticisms lambasting the authorities for the bungled hostage negotiations with, and the succeeding assault against, former Senior Inspector Rolando ...
Tips & RemindersWe know Tagaytay as a place of great view, cool weather, laid-back lifestyle, and, of course, great food. There are so many choices here, so many, in fact, that choosing which restaurant or food place becomes confusing (and frustrating). The usual default mode, as with us, is to choose food which is tried and tested ...
FoodMany places have a delicacy not found in other places. You buy it as pasalubong from a specific place and it seems to lose its soul, or the distinct taste, when sold in other places. It adds to the uniqueness to the place. Take the binagol, for instance, found in Samar and Leyte.
FoodLunchtime. The unmerciful sun was up inflicting intense heat on everyone. Somewhere down a congested road in the Metro, a damsel in distress is slowly growing weak from hunger. She is surrounded by zombie-like creatures who are equally, if not more, hungry. Hope was slowly wearing thin.
FoodWe usually associate something, or someone for that matter, with a trait, condition or an opinion. For instance, when you hear Boracay, you think of white sand beach and great fun under the sun. When you hear Cory Aquino, you think People Power and yellow power.
Places to GoToday, one year ago, we lost one of the most loved, if not the most loved, Filipinos. Fondly referred to as the Saint of Democracy, former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino finally joined her creator on August 1, 2009.
Places to Go, Things To Do, To See(Full text of President Aquino’s State of the Nation Address [SONA], his first during his term, delivered on 26 July 2010 before the Congress of the Philippines, Batasan Pambansa Complex, Quezon City. English translation is here. Comments and messages below.)
Tips & RemindersOnce a year, something you’ll observe when you visit the Philippines, the country’s President appear before a joint session of Congress. As you may know, and as we’ve discussed before, the Philippine government is divided into three branches for checks-and-balance.
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