Tourist my flock Bacolod for the highlights of the Masskara Festival this weekend but aside from that Bacolod has many interestinf places to offer than just the festival. So let me help you discover Bacolod and the neighbouring Cities for there are more to it than just Inasal, Piaya, sugar and smiles. Here’s a list [...]
Ever wonder how Rizal’s house look like? Well, when I went to the Manila Orchidarium in Luneta, I saw the replica of the house of our National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. But unfortunately, I wasn’t able to go inside ‘coz I was in a hurry. Anyways, I’m planning on going there again one of this [...]
Basilica Minore del Immaculada Concepcion is the official name of Manila Cathedral. The cathedral earned this title by virtue of a Papal bull or decree issued by Pope John Paul II in 1981 when the Pope visited the country. Manila Cathedral is located at Cabildo cor. Beaterio, Intramuros, Manila, Philippines 1002. For more info please [...]
MEMORARE – MANILA 1945 This Monument is erected in memory of the more than 100,000 defenseless civilians who were killed during the battle for the Liberation of Manila between February 3 and March 3, 1945. They were mainly victims of heinous acts perpetrated by the Japanese Imperial Forces and the casualties of the heavy atillery [...]
Another place to visit in UST is the Arch of the Centuries in front of the España Street. The Arch of the Centuries has a classic Greek or Roman style design. The details are very good and it has survived and restored many times due to the Waolrd War one when it was bombed and [...]
UST Main Building University of Santo Tomas is the oldest university in the Philippines, not only that, it is also the World’s largest Catholic Univeristy. It was founded in the year 1611 by the 3rd Archbishop of Manila, Msgr. Miguel de Benavides, O.P. with Fr. Domingo de Nieva and Fr. Bernardo de Santa Catalina. The [...]
Bonifacio Shrine, ever heard of it? I know, most of us Filipino know who Andres Bonifacio is, but we don’t know where the heck is Bonifacio Shrine, right? Well, Bonifacio Shrine is located across Manila City Hall. It showcases the life of Andress Bonifacio as a revolutionary leader of the Philippines. He was one of [...]
Yesterday, me and a friend decided to rediscover Manila and to be a tourist for the day so we went there armed with our digital camera, extra battery, extra film for thr SLR, shades, sun block and last but not the least money for the entrance fee. OUr first stop was San Agustin Church. San [...]
At last, after months of planning I actually joined Ivan Man-Dy’s “A FEU Good Men Tour” and see the artistically fabulous Far Eastern University (FEU). We explored all the corners of the campus and it scream ART DECO, from building architecture of geometric patterns, to staircases, doors, doorknobs, gates and windowpanes. Aside from that, this [...]
