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The “Unknown” Clark Cemetery and Death March Marker
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, To See on February 7, 2010
“One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it.” Read the rest of this entry »
Cebu Dancing Inmates: Michael Jackson’s “They Don’t Really Care About Us”
Ahhh . . . Cebu. When you say Cebu what comes to your mind? Sinulog? Lechon Cebu? Otap? Sutokil? Lapu-lapu and Magellan’s Cross? The Edge Coaster? Badian Island? Mactan Island? The nice beaches? We could spend the whole day sharing what we remember most about Cebu. But you probably don’t realize that the world-famous Dancing Inmates are ALL found in Cebu. Read the rest of this entry »
The Jolly, Red Bee known as Jollibee
He dances. He jumps, giggles and give high fives. He goes around the entire area with the same level of high energy. He hugs everyone and that smile never leaves his face. He’s round and always jolly. He’s a bee but he’s red. And he doesn’t fly. Read the rest of this entry »
New Year Mist at Agas-Agas Bridge
The rain, I thought, would ruin my chance of finally witnessing the whispered beauty of a bridge down in Southern Leyte. The province of Southern Leyte, a one-hour flight from Metro Manila, is the lower half of the Leyte Island. (And if you think that the other half is called Northern Leyte, which is but logical considering that the lower half is Southern Leyte, you’re wrong. The northern province is simply called Leyte, which is unique, I believe.) The province is a vital link between Luzon and Mindanao, part of the national road network in an archipelagic country composed of more than 7,100 islands. It’s also accessible by ship from many points, including direct trips from Metro Manila or Metro Cebu. Read the rest of this entry »
What’s your Ghost Story?
Posted by Fred in Things To Do, To See on November 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. Read the rest of this entry »
Mt. Samat Trip: Journey to Dambana ng Kagitingan in Bataan
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, Things To Do, To See on October 25, 2009
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 wake up to extend your rest hours. Read the rest of this entry »
Manny Pacquiao by any Name (FirePower: Pacquiao vs Cotto)
He is known by many names. So many names, in fact, that it seems his opponents are trying to give him an identity crisis, perhaps in the hope of somewhat dispersing the fury and raw power in, as well as the deadly accuracy of, his fists. Let’s take a look at the many names of Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquaio. Read the rest of this entry »
The Golden Sand Dunes of La Paz, Ilocos Norte
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, To See on October 16, 2009
A desert in a foreign country. This is the weird feeling while standing in the middle of the towering sand dunes. It seems some post-civilization inhabitants would grab our gear and leave us to die. Or a young lady with a mole on her face (if you have someone in mind, no, not that lady) would suddenly emerge and shout: “Walang himala!” This is not the work of my imagination. I’ve seen it before. Read the rest of this entry »
Clear Waters of Panglao Island, Bohol
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, To See on October 15, 2009
It’s easy to say a place is a paradise. It’s easier to say a place is overrated. Between these two characterization lies the waters of Panglao Island. Don’t get me wrong, though, it’s totally incorrect to say that’s equivalent to being ordinary. For the waters of Panglao is far from being ordinary. Read the rest of this entry »
World Heritage Sites of the Philippines
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, To See on October 14, 2009
The Philippines has a number of World Heritage Sites, classified as cultural and natural, declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). There are other sites submitted for inclusion, but we shall feature them here once they make it to the list of World Heritage Sites. In the meantime, here are the existing five (5) sites on the list: Read the rest of this entry »
Chocolate Hills of Bohol
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, To See on October 12, 2009
There’s always something that one associates with a more famous place. Take Bohol, for instance. What immediately comes to mind when you’re asked to name something that reminds you of Bohol? Tarsier. Blood compact. Loboc River or Loboc children’s choir, perhaps. I bet you’d remember, on top of the list, the Chocolate Hills. These delicious-looking hills are the most famous tourist attractions of Bohol. I’d even go where no one dared to go, and say that you haven’t been to Bohol unless you’ve seen the Chocolate Hills. Read the rest of this entry »
Man-made Forest in Bohol
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, To See on October 12, 2009
Poems are made by fools like me, but only God can make a tree. This is the last line of a Joyce Kilmer poem. Here in Bohol, people not only make a tree, they grow an entire man-made forest. Located at the border of the Bilar and Loboc towns in Bohol, the man-made forest is a 2-kilometer stretch of purposely-planted mahogany trees, in the middle of which the road leading to the Chocolate Hills cuts through. Read the rest of this entry »
Blood Compact Monument in Bohol
Posted by Fred in Places to Go, To See on October 11, 2009
Surprises come from the most unexpected time and place. Minutes after we’ve crossed the bridge from Panglao Island to the main island of Bohol, the driver of the tour van stopped in a gasoline station. This is not the surprise, if you’re interested to ask, as the driver was simply loading the van with gas in preparation for the whole-day tour of Bohol. Read the rest of this entry »
Diving at the Loboc River, Bohol
A tour in Bohol is not complete without a river cruise up along Loboc River, a clean and scenic river winding through a number of towns in Bohol. The cruise, of course, includes lunch. It also includes catching a glimpse of children diving in the sparkling waters of Loboc River. Read the rest of this entry »
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