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Archive for May, 2007

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Canyon Ranch at Carmona Cavite

Thursday, May 31st, 2007

Before I begin, no, the Canyon Ranch is not a tourist destination. Yet, a lot of OFWs and foreigners with Filipina wives are trooping to these hills just north of Tagaytay. The Canyon Ranch is one of the newer posh village subdivisions down south in Carmona, Cavite. The area is elevated, sprawling in the hills [...]

Popularity: 16% [?]

Wakeboarding in Bicolandia

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

Who would ever thought that a world-calss wakeboarding facility exists in Bicolandia?
Wakeboarding, as definined in wikipedia, as a surface water sport which involves riding the wake of a speed boat on a single board. It was developed from a combination of water skiing, snow boarding and surfing techniques. Some people believe that wakeboarding is a [...]

Popularity: 26% [?]

The Road Less Traveled: Passing by Maguindanao

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007

Two years ago, I couldn’t believe that I crossed for what they say, one of the most treacherous highways in the country. Only a few years ago, during the Estrada Administration, the only thing that you see here are bombshells, mortars, evacuating people and guns, guns and more guns. Crossfire was everywhere, and media [...]

Popularity: 13% [?]

Oh My Gulay! Art Gallery and Vegetarian Resto in Baguio

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

“Most people think the attraction is the food. Actually, it’s an art gallery that happens to serve vegetarian food. ” This is how gallery-owner Kidlat Tahimik explained to me what Oh My Gulay is all about.

Oh My Gulay is one attraction in Baguio that had eluded my attention for around 5 years now. I [...]

Popularity: 22% [?]

Calle Real de Iloilo (Downtown Iloilo City Heritage Zone)

Saturday, May 19th, 2007

 
Time stood still amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown traffic of modernity. Decades old establishments still stand against the test of time, reflecting the glorious days of commerce and trade of what was then, the Queen City of the South.

From its humble beginnings as a fishing community along the swampy riverside, Iloilo grew up [...]

Popularity: 12% [?]

Air Philippines Piso Airfares and a Holiday Codigo

Thursday, May 17th, 2007

Time to book flights.

And to help choose flight dates, here’s a codigo of holidays for the rest of 2007, got it from the email grapevine …
Here is a complete list of the 2007 Phil Regular Holidays and Non-Working Days…
June 11 (Monday) In lieu of June 12, Independence Day (regular holiday - Procl No. [...]

Popularity: 6% [?]

3rd Extreme Caving at the Langun-Gobingob Caves

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

3rd Extreme Caving
May 25 - 27, 2007 (Friday to Sunday)
3 days cave exploration / 2 nights inside the caves
Langun-Gobingob Caves
Calbiga, Samar
Join the 3RD EXTREME CAVING organized by the Trexplore Adventure Club featuring the country’s biggest cave, the Langun – Gobingob in Calbiga, Samar to be held on May 25-27, 2007 (Friday to Sunday). The goal [...]

Popularity: 9% [?]

Costa Marina, Samal Island Garden

Monday, May 14th, 2007

Just off the east coast of Davao is a quaint beach resort called Costa Marina located at Caliclic, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal. For about 15 minutes of boat ride at less than Php10 per head, you’re off to the beach with a great view of the city.

Popularity: 22% [?]

Popularity: 22% [?]

The Historic Town of Pila, Laguna

Monday, May 7th, 2007

The town of Pila is a typical Philippine town during the Spanish occupation. This is what our towns and cities look like before modernization stepped in. A large plaza surrounded by stone houses also known as the bahay na bato.
The houses around the Pila town plaza has been perfectly restored and kept [...]

Popularity: 20% [?]

Halea Island Retreat and Nature Park: Monreal, Masbate

Friday, May 4th, 2007

Oh my God, if one commenter (thanks Lia!) didn’t mention this place in my previous butanding encounter post, I wouldn’t have found out about this place: Halea Island Retreat and Nature Park.
HALEA ISLAND RETREAT AND NATURE PARK
San Miguel Island, Monreal, Masbate
Philippines
Contact: Carlo de Leon
Telephone: +632 725 7628
Mobile: +63917 844 7023
Email: carlo.deleon@mac.com
Guys, this is definitely worth [...]

Popularity: 31% [?]