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Divine Mercy Shrine

Divine Mercy Shrine

  At three o’clock in the afternoon, every Catholic in the world pauses for a silent prayer for the divine mercy. It is at this moment of agony that Christ said to be immersed in His mercy that flowed wide to every weary soul. In the diary of Sister...

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Resort

Pueblo por la Playa

Pueblo por la Playa

Resorts abound in the Philippines as there are many beaches. But not all have that vibrant feel for a wonderful holiday getaway. Probably still out of travelers’ hideaway radar, the Municipality of Pagbilao in Quezon Province boasts of an exquisite resort called Pueblo por la Playa. It is an...

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Mountain Destination

Travel Guide | Sagada

Travel Guide | Sagada

Hidden in the mountains of the Cordillera in the Philippines is a haven called Sagada. Despite its remote distance from the city, local and international tourists flock to this place because of its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural history, living traditions and a refreshing sub-tropical climate. Sagada rests on a...

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Christmas Attraction

Christmas in the Metro

Christmas in the Metro

Whatever it is that you’re going through and wherever you may be, it’s Christmas all over the world! To bring more colors into this season, the Ayala Triangle Gardens stages a whimsical light and sound show running until December 30, every 30 minutes from 6PM-9PM.        ...

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Island Town

Quiet Weekend in Boac

Quiet Weekend in Boac

  At about 8 in the evening, the streets of Boac in Marinduque are already peaceful. The busy capital town by daytime transforms back into its usual stillness by night. From the hotel’s veranda, my cigarette smoke illuminates against the dark background, joining the faint strumming of the guitar...

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Mountain Resort

Bangkong Kahoy : Retreat Redefined

Bangkong Kahoy : Retreat Redefined

                  Bangkong Kahoy Nature Retreat and Field Study Center is one of the places that best captures the essence of the words Retreat, Experience and Surrender. It is hidden on a small valley in between the famous Mt. Banahaw and San...

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Natural Wonders

Banaue Rice Terraces : Cultural Landscape

Banaue Rice Terraces : Cultural Landscape

Imagine, daybreak, hundreds of years ago, tattoed Ifugao women gracefully balancing jars of water on their heads as they follow the narrow rice paddies, singing the Salidumay. Imagine, sunset, hundreds of years ago, Ifugao lovers chasing in the ricefields as they mimick the flights of the crows to the...

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Great Cafe

Catalino’s Cafe : Romancing Coffee

Catalino’s Cafe : Romancing Coffee

Coffee is coffee anywhere in the world, be it the boldest from Sumatra, the finest roast from the Italian countryside or that 3-in-1 sachet mix in your pocket, it is still coffee. Yes, the beans and the roasting matter however, those do not only define good coffee but the...

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Island Hopping

The Hundred Islands : More Fun by the Hundred

The Hundred Islands : More Fun by the Hundred

Idyllic. Accessible. Fun. Affordable. These are probably the best words to describe the gems that lie on the vast Lingayen Gulf, The Hundred Islands in Alaminos, Pangasinan. There’s no denying that the Philippines is blessed with pristine beaches. Even the farthest ones have become so popular that whatever season...

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Island Bliss

Aguirangan Island: Perfect Indulgence

Aguirangan Island: Perfect Indulgence

        For weekend warriors, surviving a long weekend holiday without an outdoor activity is nearly impossible. It’s a compulsive itching for a new destination to explore, be it a new island experience or gorging on the latest buffet treats in town. I almost didn’t survive that...

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Monastery

The Silence of Monasterio de Tarlac

The Silence of Monasterio de Tarlac

                      We all live in a world that spins so fast. Technology accelerates on a break-neck speed. It automates everything and makes us all thrive in a seemingly virtual world. Humans are racing with time in an unimaginable speed...

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Beach Camping

Anawangin Cove | Camping by the Beach

Anawangin Cove | Camping by the Beach

Anawangin Cove is not a secret hideaway. Many have already basked on this paradise despite its seclusion in the fringes of Zambales. It is of one Central Luzon’s best attractions and has already earned for itself so many admirations.     Anawangin Cove highlights beach camping. It is blissfully...

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Island Bliss

Escape to Atulayan Island

Escape to Atulayan Island

  Yes, Camarines Sur boasts of so many things. There is the all-time favorite wakeboarding in Camsur Water Sports Complex, the famous Penafrancia Festival and the hot local cuisine. All these have earned this province distinct tourism accolades over the years. But Camsur is also a haven for extra-ordinary...

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Waterfalls

Tinago Falls: Hidden But Not a Kept Secret

Tinago Falls: Hidden But Not a Kept Secret

  I awoke to a hazy image of faces surrounding me with almost blinding sunlight streaking from the canopy of marang trees. Worried as they looked like but they their poker faces couldn’t hide that they were chuckling inside. Then I realized (and yes they jokingly confirmed) that I...

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Bicol Favorite

Gastronomic Spin: Small Talk Cafe

Gastronomic Spin: Small Talk Cafe

The Filipino palate is sophisticated. We always search for that “beyond the usual” kick in the flavor. We always want to savor everything down to the last bone, down to the last gravy. Inevitably, as time evolves, our good old favorite Filipino dishes have also joined the bandwagon of...

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Religious Festival

Penafrancia Festival | Viva La Virgen!

Penafrancia Festival | Viva La Virgen!

My experience of the Penafrancia Festival still amazes me. It was a moving encounter with the miraculous patroness of Bicol, the Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia. Truly, it sent chills as the overwhelming sea of devotees shouting “Viva La Virgen” paraded her around the city. It was an inexplicable feeling...

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Cultural Attraction

Kagay-an Festival

Kagay-an Festival

              Every August 26-28, Cagayan de Oro celebrates the feast of St. Augustine, the city’s patron saint in a colorful extravaganza called Kagay-an Festival. It showcases Kagay-anons’ bests in art and culture, food, beauty and trade.              ...

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Island Hopping

Nothingness in Camarines Norte

Nothingness in Camarines Norte

  Frankly, there is nothing much to do in Camarines Norte. There are no posh malls, no glitzy bars and no hot street parties. Whenever you’re in this province, there’s only one best thing to indulge into and that is to enjoy the beach! Across the mainland is Mercedes...

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