Today, 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.
They say that the spirits of the dead return to where they lived during Halloween (All Hallows’ Eve). It is said that witches and demons become active during this time, which is the last day of October. The evening before All Saints’ Day. That’s now.
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It was a slow Saturday. The Friday before that was capped with a client dinner-meeting that extended until late at night. Add the trip home and it was already past midnight when we slept. The problem with having a regular waking hour is waking up on that particular hour; even if you don’t want to ...
Want to travel for free? A brilliant thought that would benefit everyone came to mind while I was taking a dump a while ago. Ok, it may not be brilliant and it may not benefit everyone, but it could send the most number of people — as long as P500,000 would be enough — to ...
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There are a number of reasons why parents bring their children to fun places. Places like Active Fun. One is the genuine desire to allow their children to have fun. Another is to have an excuse to go shopping, with the kids safely tucked in Active Fun. Still another is for a bargaining tool — ...
The concept of a controlled danger, an artifice giving all the sensory perception of a real danger yet totally controlled to a certain extent, makes us enjoy roller coasters and other contraptions that seem to get more insane as we age. At the hanging bridge in Bohol, there is no such control.
Things To DoWe’ve already said that we’re taking a small bite at a time of Panglao Island, on real time as we go around the place (map/directions of Panglao Island and Bohol). This time let’s talk about one of the crucial ingredients of Panglao’s allure — its beach.
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I’m terrified with heights. There, I confess. Even the sight of someone clinging to the face of a tall mountain, those cliffhangers, would make my palms sweat. But they say courage is not the absence of fear, but the strength to overcome that fear (naks!).
I’ve been to Subic many times, but still haven’t visited the Grande Island Resort (and I still get lost in Subic roads. Maybe there’s a downside in always looking at all the traffic signs, especially the “stop” signs. if you haven’t heard, traffic laws are strictly enforced in Subic).
This is Part 5/8 of the discussion on Republic Act No. 9593, also known as The Tourism Act of 2009. The TIEZA shall designate TEZs, upon the recommendation of any LGU or private entity, or through joint ventures between the public and the private sectors. Such designation shall be subject to the provisions of this ...
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Another long weekend. The past long weekend, that is, Independence Day. There’s some sense in this holiday policy of the government. Perfect excuse to go out of town; somewhere relaxing but not too far — like Tagaytay City.
The Picnic Grove. There’s a number of Filipino movies that feature this. It’s a good place in Tagaytay City to have, what else, a picnic. Picture this: a full view of Taal volcano or Taal lake, picnic huts or gazebos hugging the slope of the hill, cold breeze massaging your cheeks, the aroma of home-made ...
What is a zoo? Could we consider Calauit Island Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary (Palawan) a zoo? Is the best zoo in the Philippines? My choice? That’s pretty obvious from the title of this post. But I’m not talking about Ark Avilon Zoo, located beside Tiendesitas, Ortigas. I’m talking about it’s sister zoo, the bigger ...
Summer is that time of year to enjoy the outdoors. Some prefer the beach, like Boracay, Pagudpud or Anilao. Some prefer mountain climbing, like in Mt. Pulag. Others, especially those with kids, prefer to cool down in water theme parks like Splash Island. Those who are near Bagong Barrio, Pandi, Bulacan, have a new destination ...
