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Archive for February, 2006

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Penong’s Davao

Monday, February 27th, 2006

The undisputed King of the Grill in Davao City. What makes it different from other grills is it’s reputation for dishing out bottomless rice. Packaged meals of pork and chicken barbeque can be had at an affordable price (Php 50~55 range). Drinks are also within a reasonable price range.

City/Province Name Game

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

Do you know where the name of your city or province came from? Try to guess the names of the cities and provinces below. NO CHEATING!!  Answer will be posted soon.
1. A city named after daba-daba, a native term for mythical figures
2. A city named after BIGIW, an Igorot term for a moss
3. [...]

Things To Do In Cebu

Friday, February 17th, 2006

I’m not sure whether “Cebu is THE Philippines’ leading tourist destination”, but the article from Go Asia: Asia for Visitors list of things to do in Cebu does sum up the best must-see’s in the island quite well.
The historical Colon Street take centerstage, of course. And the buzzing and fast-evolving Cebu shopping scene was f [...]

Eden Nature Park

Wednesday, February 15th, 2006

Definitely a must see place in Davao City. At more than 1500 ft above sea level this is Davao City’s own version of Baguio and Tagaytay. Because it has a breath taking view of the city, is enveloped by beautiful pine trees and has a cool breezy climate (I’d suggest bringing a jacket if you [...]

PALakbayan Iloilo

Saturday, February 11th, 2006

I will be visiting my folks back in Iloilo next week so while scouring the websites of several domestic airlines for a cheap airplane ticket, I got frustrated with the way they handled online booking and went back to the traditional way of ticket reservation.
I ended up taking a PAL flight as they got better [...]

13th Travel Tour Expo

Wednesday, February 8th, 2006

This maybe kinda late,  but for the benefit of those who are still not aware. The 13th Travel Tour Expo is happening on Feb 10-12, 2006 at SM Megamall Megatrade Halls. Organized by the Philippine Travel Agencies Association and the Department of Tourism, the three day will showcase various travel and travel related booths plus [...]

Sure Catch Fishing in Campo Agua

Monday, February 6th, 2006

For those of you who want to enjoy fishing in Davao City without the hassle of getting on a boat, waking up early to catch the fish on their feeding cycle, or having to cast one’s reel on the side of a bridge, then Campo Agua might just be the place for you.

It’s a 30 [...]

Baguio’s Panagbenga (Flower Festival): Schedule

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006

Panagbenga 2006
Celebrating the Best of Baguio
Kasama ka na!
Kasali ka pa …. Tara na!

Here’s what’s in store for this year’s flower festival in Baguio City:

Feb 25, 8am, Session Road
Flower Power Parade
Grand Parade: Streetdancing and Drum & Lyre Competition

Feb 26, 8am, Session Road
Flowers on the Go
Floral Float Parade and Marching [...]