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Archive for January, 2006

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Dinagyang Festival

Tuesday, January 31st, 2006

Dinagyang is a festival of thanksgiving in honor of the Santo Nino. This is usually held every fourth Sunday of January in Iloilo City.
People wake up very early in the morning, paint themselves in black, wear very colorful costumes and headress, and dance to the hypnotizing beat of the drums.
Tribes circle the entire city proper [...]

Kinilaw

Friday, January 27th, 2006

When dining in Davao, one musn’t pass up the opportunity to try one of the city’s specialities. Kinilaw na Bariles/Malasugue: is raw cubed Tuna sauced with vinegar and a dash of salt. Alongside the tuna cubes are sliced onions, radishes and cucumbers to add to the flavor. For those who don’t eat fish, [...]

Wowowee Host Appointed Tourism Envoy

Thursday, January 26th, 2006

Following up Abe’s  post about Wowowee emerging as one of the top attractions for balikbayans and OFWs, the show’s host Willie Revillame was recently appointed as celebrity ambassador for tourism. 
Department of Tourism Secretary  Joseph Ace Durano said that Wowowee has been helping the government in reaching the tourism  market. Revillame’s task would be to help in [...]

La Luz Beach Resort

Wednesday, January 25th, 2006

On the edge of Laiya in San Juan Batangas is the much raved about La Luz Beach Resort. After two and a half hour drive from the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), you simply would not miss the resort after turning into Rosario Batangas.

Booking at La Luz can be tricky since the rooms are [...]

Balikbayan’s Trails in the Philippines

Monday, January 23rd, 2006

I am probably the only author in this blog that is based overseas. So for the most part, my Pinoy travel is confined to what you would probably call “armchair travelling” or “cyber-travelling”. Actually, this is one of my favorite pasttimes: surfing the web for travel ideas I can use for my next visit back [...]

Samaral Seafood Restaurant

Monday, January 16th, 2006

In my heydays the past I used to be able to find the hottest night spots. But then motherhood sort of made an “honest” no time for fun woman out of me. These days I can only direct you to the best places in my locality (Los Baños, Laguna) where you can find good pinoy [...]

Cebu Pacific’s Great Seat Sale

Monday, January 16th, 2006

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Cebu Pacific Airlines is running a Great Seat Sales from January 12 to January 17, 2006 with huge discounts to airfares for Cebu, Bacolod, Iloilo, Puerto Princesa, Tacloban, Kalibo, Davao, Zamboanga, Dumaguete, Tagbilaran, and Cagayan de [...]

Kirsten & Corinne Beach Wear

Saturday, January 14th, 2006

Boracay beach wear has hit Davao! Well, SM Davao that is. On limited display right now are the Kirsten & Corinne Footwear. This shop specializes in Beach Sandals and Mesh bags for frolicking in the beach.

2006 ASEAN Tourism Forum

Thursday, January 12th, 2006

Starting this Friday, Davao City plays host to the 2006 ASEAN Tourism Forum from Jan 13~21, 2005.
In anticipation of this event, funds have been allocated by the local government in order to help in the preparations and further beautification of the City. This will be good for the city even after the ATF has [...]

Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague

Thursday, January 12th, 2006

One of the most famous tourist spots in Davao City is the Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague. Situated on top of Matina Hill is this quaint and serene place of worship.