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Archive for July, 2006

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Cebu Pacific now flies to Legazpi!

Wednesday, July 26th, 2006

Cebu Pacific will open daily flights to Legaspi City, starting August 17, for a special introductory fare of only P99 one-way, the airline said in a press release.
Popularity: 9% [?]

Popularity: 9% [?]

A Bit of Philippine History

Monday, July 24th, 2006

The images at the beginning of this video are great, and will awaken your travel muse. The rest… just for entertainment purposes only, folks!

Note that the facts are not 100% accurate. But you’ll have to agree it deserves points for creativity!
Popularity: 12% [?]

Popularity: 12% [?]

The Oblation at UP Diliman

Sunday, July 23rd, 2006

The Oblation sculpture at the entrance of the University of the Philippines Diliman campus must be the most famous sculpture in the Philippines, next to the Rizal statue in Luneta. Everytime UP is featured in any medium (TV, movies, print, etc.) you can bet that an image of the Oblation is included. If [...]

Popularity: 7% [?]

Mt. Mayon Poised to Erupt?

Friday, July 21st, 2006

Mayon Volcano, the country’s most active volcano, and known worldwide for its perfect cone, has been emitting lava the last week and may erupt soon. Its most destructive eruption occured in 1814, burying a whole town and killing 1,200 people. That church belltower we now often see in photos of Mt. Mayon is the only [...]

Popularity: 12% [?]

Waterfront Hotel at Cebu

Thursday, July 13th, 2006

Aside from Shangri La Mactan, Marriot Hotel, and Plantation Bay, Waterfront Hotel at Cebu is amongst the premier hotels there. In my recent Cebu trip, I had the opportunity to stay there for 4 days and 3 nights. And if you are going to stay there because of work, you will have the chance to [...]

Popularity: 8% [?]

STK at No Problem Restaurant

Tuesday, July 11th, 2006

No Problem Restaurant is a Dampa-like style of a restaurant where you market first the food in their own mini market where you’ll find Lapu-Lapu (a fish named after a certain Filipino hero of Cebu), crabs, seaweeds and the likes, then ask them to cook it for you and then eat it.
Popularity: 6% [?]

Popularity: 6% [?]

Health and Wellness at The Farm at San Benito, Batangas

Monday, July 10th, 2006

I was looking for a place to get away. Where we could relax and leave all our worries behind? I chanced upon it by accident via their website. And The Farm at San Benito turned out to be a great find! So much more than what I was expecting!

Related Link: Health Insurance Quotes [...]

Popularity: 24% [?]

Panglao Island Nature Resort

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006

Panglao Island Nature Resort in Bohol is a perfect getaway place to escape the hustle and bustle of the urban jungle. It is located in Dauis, one of the two municipalities that politically divides the island of Bohol.
There are two things that make this resort special among the many resorts located in the island [...]

Popularity: 30% [?]

Paradise Island Park and Beach Resort

Saturday, July 1st, 2006

Definitely the most popular beach resort among the locals of Davao. Located in Samal island off the coast of Davao it owe’s its huge visitor base to it’s accessibility, friendly staff, affordable price, pristine waters and powdery white sand.
Popularity: 24% [?]

Popularity: 24% [?]