The Philippine Travel Blog is an experimental project on group blogging with focus on Travel and Philippine destinations. Our goal is to promote each and every travel destination of the Philippine's 7,107 islands, serve as a guide to tourists and travellers, and educate the reading public about the great wonders and richness of the Philippine archipelago -- all thru the power of blogging.
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% [?]
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% [?]
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% [?]
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% [?]
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% [?]
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% [?]
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% [?]
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% [?]
The annual procession of images of The Virgin Mary is held every 1st Sunday of December in Intramuros.
Popularity: 7% [?]
Popularity: 7% [?]
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% [?]
