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Archive for December, 2005

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“Butanding” and Ecotourism

Thursday, December 8th, 2005

I am from Gubat, Sorsogon. I have heard of a place called Donsol but have never been there and thus knows nothing about what’s in there. Until in 1998, I saw a documentary on local TV about the whale sharks of Donsol, Sorsogon.
Donsol used to be an impoverished fishing village. Now its ecotourism industry has [...]

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The San Sebastian Bells

Tuesday, December 6th, 2005

The bells of San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City were brought down from the bell tower and was moved at the right side of the churchyard in 1976, the 100th year anniversary of the Cathedral.
These bells would alert the people of an oncoming storm or enemy during the war time era.

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Burnay: Ilocos’ pot of gold

Tuesday, December 6th, 2005

We found ourselves in a lot with so many clay pots of all shapes and sizes. Some were deep brown, some were the color of rust. Some looked melted and collapsed, some looked trendy with cut-out designs. Broken pieces of burnay line the pathway to a hut.

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Palmera Garden Beach Resort in Iba, Zambales

Monday, December 5th, 2005

Having spent most of my adult life in Southern Tagalog, over the years, I’ve grown tired of the beach and pool resorts in Laguna, Cavite and Batangas. I already know Los Baños and Calamba resorts almost like the back of my hand. Add to that the hordes of tourists that ply the South Expressway each [...]

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