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Got the first hand news that Mt. Bulusan in Bulusan, Sorsogon is again spewing ash since this morning. Even the town of Gubat is already affected with volcanic ash including businesses and the people of course.
Volcanic ash is first and foremost irritating to the eyes and air passages, not to mention destructive to crops, plants [...]
Bacolod City will never be called the City of Smiles without any reason at all. Once again, this charming city in the province of Negros Occidental has celebrated the country’s most colorful fiesta: The Masskara Festival. Thousands of people flocked to the streets and the judging areas to witness streetdancers clad in smiling masks colorful [...]
Last year, i briefly wrote about St. Raphael’s feast day falling on the 24th of October…that is today.
Yes, inspite of milenyo’s aftermath and still out of electric power, for the past nine nights, the residents (the devout catholics at least!) of Brgy. Payawin, Gubat, Sorsogon (my birthplace) has been religiously attending the novena and procession [...]
On my over-the-weekend trip to Legazpi City in Albay for a talk, we were able to visit a few historical spots and one of them was the sunken Church of Cagsaua.
Although the weather wasn’t really cooperating with us, I was able to take several pictures of the place. A steel plaque was affixed by [...]
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.
Antipolo Church is the home of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, a dark brown image of the blessed Virgin Mary whose history dates back during the spanish era. It is a common practice among folks from Metro Manila and neighboring provinces to bring newly bougth cars to Antipolo to have these cars blessed [...]
Get the chance to seethe best festivals of Western Visayas all in one event! You don’t need to go to Intramuros, Manila to witness this event at the Wow Philippines. This time the event will be held right in the regional capital of Western Visayas, Iloilo City.
Babaylan Festival of Bago City Negros Occidental
Mention the name Palanan, and even province mates of this remote town finds this municipality a mystery, mainly because of its inaccessibility and many natural wonders, said Governor Ma. Gracia Cielo Padaca, who described the 397 – year old town as “one of Isabela’s best kept secrets.” Though some outsiders tag Palanan (population less than [...]
