Tagged With: Manila
First-time in the PyroMusical Competition
I have watched several fireworks display before — be it during the New Year celebrations, festivals, or the weekend mall attractions. Yet, the 2012 Philippine International PyroMusical Competition seemed to have gotten the best of me. It’s the 3rd time that the Philippines is doing this competition, bringing in the fireworks makers from countries around … Continue reading
More fun pic: Corregidor
Corregidor is one of the citadels of the Philippines during World War II. Now, it’s not just an island but a bastion of historical treasures.
Villa on Top of the (Resorts) World
The Resorts World is that beautiful complex across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 that has a mall, theater, hotels, and casino. I must say that it is the emerging entertainment center of the capital that offers world-class performances and standard of service. I’ve watched a movie in their theater, shopped in its mall, … Continue reading
The MRT Itinerary around Metro Manila
A first-time tourist in Manila may enjoy going around the city by the traditional jeepney. But smog and traffic can probably make you think twice before loading the jeep. Getting around Manila with all its traffic jams, especially on rush hours, can sometimes become a bane. So why not try taking the route of its … Continue reading
Unique, varied observance of Holy Week in the Philippines
Below is a News Release of the Philippine Department of Tourism. Lent in the Philippines is usually observed through weekly fastings and abstinence, penitence as well as the traditional passion plays or senakulo, panata, via crucis, visita iglesia and the pabasa in most barangays or villages in every town and city. At its culmination, there are … Continue reading
First-time to walk in darkness
Nothing can compare to my walk in pitch black darkness. Going back to Corregidor five months after visiting the island may not hold any novelty to it. But I guess this historical landmark never failed to amaze me. Our trip was something different. I was with several travel bloggers hosted by Sun Cruises, represented by … Continue reading
The Philippine Travel Mart 2010
I always visit the Philippine Travel Expo which is held every February. It’s a long wait for that month so when I learned of the Philippine Travel Mart, which occurred last weekend, I immediately grabbed the opportunity to visit the event. Organized by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), it was all about the various … Continue reading
World Cup 2010 Fever: Is the Philippines Ready to Catch It?
I was living in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2002, when the Japan/Korea World Cup fever swept Asia. It was the buzz wherever I went. Streets were usually deserted when a game was going on. Everywhere I went, I was seeing products and pictures with the FIFA World Cup logo or paraphernalia. When I was in Bangkok … Continue reading
First-time I captured the sun setting
I spent the afternoon yesterday as a treat to a visiting cousin. She and her parents will be going home to Bacolod tomorrow so I decided to take her to the biggest mall in the Philippines, the SM Mall of Asia. After we enjoyed ice skating and watched a movie, we decided to hang out … Continue reading
Review: “No More Divisions”
He’s a French guy in the Philippines. He participated in one of our organization’s volunteer activities. I can’t resist sharing the video he made. He shot most of the scenes in Manila Bay and the University of the Philippines Diliman campus. From Julien’s Youtube description: “No More Divisions” is a song I wrote on my … Continue reading
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