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Archive for February, 2007

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Aliwan Fiesta 2007

Monday, February 26th, 2007

Get ready as the country’s biggest, and most colorful festivals will once again converge in Manila for the annual Aliwan Fiesta 2007!

L-R: Meguyaya Festival of Maguindanao; Cebu City Sinulog; Placer Masbate’s Himag-Ulaw Festival; GenSan’s Kalilangan Festival

Miag-ao Church

Sunday, February 25th, 2007

Located 40 kilometers away from the city Iloilo is the chuch of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in the town of Miag-ao. The church of Miag-ao is one of the four Baroque Churches in the Philippiens that has been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Baguio Flower Festival Blooms Anew

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

Update: Baguio Flower Festival Photos 2009 – ka edong
After a series of “challenging” years, Baguio is once again celebrating a “normal” Panagbenga (Flower Festival). Among the previous years’ difficulties were the meningo scare, strong rains during Flower Fest parades and (worst!) having two Flower Festival organizers — trust the politicians to make the worst out [...]

Paraw Regatta: Sailing On for 35 years

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Sailing the Ilonggo seas for more than thirty years, the Paraw Regatta has been the manifestation of the Ilonggos long history with the sea. “Paraw” is a Hiligaynon term that refers to the sail boat that has a triangular sail used for traveling and fishing.
The Paraw Regatta, perhaps the oldest sailing event in Southeast Asia, [...]

Iloilo paints the town RED!

Tuesday, February 20th, 2007

Last February 17, the Ilonggos painted the city of Iloilo red! Iloilo City has recently held its annual Lunar New Year Celebrations along the city’s Chinatown Triangle.

Pasig River Ferry, Metro Manila

Friday, February 16th, 2007

The Pasig River Ferry was launched by President Macapagal-Arroyo on Wednesday 14, 2007. Five of the ten terminals are already build and are connected by twin-hulled catamarans 24.5 meters long by 7 meters wide. Each vessel has a capacity of 152 passengers and runs at an average speed of 10 knots.

Balay Negrense

Thursday, February 15th, 2007

This mansion belong to Victor F. Gaston, the son of Yves Leopold Germain Gaston. The Gaston clan hailed from Republique de France and are considered as the pioneers of the Negrense Sugar Industry.

Chinese New Year, Binondo, Metro Manila

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

Because the Chinese calendar is based on the lunar year, the date of the Chinese New Year changes each year. This year it falls on February 18, 2007.

Dangwa Flower Market, Sampaloc, Metro Manila.

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

Dangwa is a fresh flower market in Sampaloc. It is located in the Dos Castillas Street and spread its wings in the side streets ( Lacson Ave, Maria Clara Str., Dimasalang Rd.).

Lovapalooza, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City

Saturday, February 10th, 2007

On February 10, 2007 the Philippines will try to win back the world record of « the most number of couples kissing simultaneously ».