Tagged With: Batangas
Taal Town: birthplace of the maker of the first Philippine flag
Tomorrow, June 12, is the Independence Day of the Philippines. Over a century ago, the Philippine flag was first raised on this day. That flag finds its roots in Taal town in Batangas. The historic town of Taal, which is a three-hour drive from Manila, is a favorite destination of culture lovers and schools for … Continue reading
First-time in Taal’s Crater
I had never been in a volcano crater before. And the first crater I had visited was the smallest volcano in the world, located within a lake. Two years back, my friends and I embarked on an adventure to this famous volcano. We made a side trip to Tagaytay City for lunch before we went … Continue reading
First-time in Marlou Beach Resort, Nasugbu
I love summer and, at the same time, I abhor it. Summer in the Philippines, which often falls from March to May, calls for extreme heat. The sun is always out to find you, even when you are in shaded areas. Often, electric fans and air-conditioners are not enough to fight off the prickly feeling … Continue reading
First-time in Kainan sa Dalampasigan
It was dark when we arrived in Nasugbu, Batangas. There were no traffic at the expressway or at the tourist destination Tagaytay, where we passed by. Famished after the long drive, we went directly to look for a place to eat. Fast food was out of the question. Since no one from us were from … Continue reading
First-time in Central Azucarera Don Pedro, Nasugbu
This was the third weekend that I was getting out of the capital, Manila. This time we were to hold a workshop in the province of Batangas. We traveled before sundown of Friday to get to our venue, the Central Azucarera Don Pedro (CADP). The guest house was readied for us, including the rooms which … Continue reading
First-time in Triple G beach resort, Laiya
When the temperature rise in Manila people head off to the beach, whether it’s far-flung Boracay or a few-hour drive to Subic or Batangas. The beauty of being in a tropical country, we have the sun all year round, with weather ranging from slightly cool to warm to warmer to warmest. And the good thing … Continue reading
First-time in Bonito Island, Philippines
The weather in this part of the globe is once again changing. The slight chill in the air has ebbed away and Philippine summer seems to be entering earlier than expected. It’s not really a sudden shift because in our tropical country, weather conditions could be rainy, normal (dry and warm), and warmer. Most of … Continue reading
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