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Friday, February 16th, 2007
The Pasig River Ferry was launched by President Macapagal-Arroyo on Wednesday 14, 2007. Five of the ten terminals are already build and are connected by twin-hulled catamarans 24.5 meters long by 7 meters wide. Each vessel has a capacity of 152 passengers and runs at an average speed of 10 knots.
Popularity: 19% [?]
Popularity: 19% [?]
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Tuesday, February 13th, 2007
Because the Chinese calendar is based on the lunar year, the date of the Chinese New Year changes each year. This year it falls on February 18, 2007.
Popularity: 31% [?]
Popularity: 31% [?]
Posted in Metro Manila, Road Trip, Travel Destinations | 7 Comments »
Tuesday, February 13th, 2007
Dangwa is a fresh flower market in Sampaloc. It is located in the Dos Castillas Street and spread its wings in the side streets ( Lacson Ave, Maria Clara Str., Dimasalang Rd.).
Popularity: 14% [?]
Popularity: 14% [?]
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Saturday, February 10th, 2007
On February 10, 2007 the Philippines will try to win back the world record of « the most number of couples kissing simultaneously ».
Popularity: 16% [?]
Popularity: 16% [?]
Posted in Metro Manila, Road Trip, Travel Destinations | 6 Comments »
Monday, January 22nd, 2007
This is a wonderful Buddhist church/temple located in a quiet street of Tondo. It is well worth a visit if you are in the neighbourhood. The church is artfully decorated. On wooden pillars you can admire more than hundred little statues of Gods from different religions. The caretaker is very friendly and you are free [...]
Popularity: 8% [?]
Posted in Metro Manila, Road Trip, Travel Destinations | 11 Comments »
Saturday, January 6th, 2007
On Monday January 8, 2007 at around 5.30 pm the statue of the Black Nazarene will be taken to the Quirino Grandstand where it will be exposed to the public for an overnight vigil. Fireworks will mark the arrival of the statue in Rizal Park. This will be followed by a candlelight ceremony led [...]
Popularity: 2% [?]
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Saturday, December 2nd, 2006
The Black Nazarene is a life-sized statue of Christ that a priest bought in Mexico, carved by an Aztec carpenter. The statue was brought to Manila in 1606. The statue was blackened by a shipboard fire, on the journey from Acapulco to Manila, and has since been called the Black Nazarene.
Popularity: 10% [?]
Popularity: 10% [?]
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Monday, November 20th, 2006
Finally, after planning for a couple of times, I was finally able to visit Avilon Zoo in Rodriguez (formerly Montalban), Rizal. Avilon Zoo is a perfect educational place for children as well as their parents to learn and appreciate the beauty of nature’s flora and fauna.
Avilon Zoo is almost a 7.5 hectare property man-made [...]
Popularity: 14% [?]
Posted in Metro Manila, Road Trip | 7 Comments »
Saturday, November 18th, 2006
The annual procession of images of The Virgin Mary is held every 1st Sunday of December in Intramuros.
Popularity: 7% [?]
Popularity: 7% [?]
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Saturday, October 14th, 2006
San Nicolas, West of Binondo, is a district that survived the war intact. In and around Madrid and Lavezares Streets you can find some run down but marvellous 19th century old houses with pearl windows and elaborate carvings. Those houses are truly authentic and magnificent.
Popularity: 7% [?]
Popularity: 7% [?]
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