January 28, 2015

Andres Bonifacio Shrine

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I have always been into history when travelling. I wish to visit the places which I only encountered in books and the internet. I am not always into convenient travelling like taxi, bus or tourist shuttles. But, I am more into care-free roaming spree. On my first time alone in Manila, I find...

Never Again!

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We always talk about the People Power. There are succeeding subjects for students from grades 1-6 and year 1-4. All talking about the scores of Filipinos marching towards the Palace. Armed with nothing but rosaries and statues of Jesus, Mary and the Saints. Giving flowers and praying in front of hundreds...

January 26, 2015

Intramuros: The Walled City

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After 4 days of stay in Manila for the 2015 Papal Visit I made my way to the center of historic Philippines - Intramuros. This walled city became the center of the archipelago for 333 years of Spanish colonization. It became the headquarters for the Government and Church authorities. This 64-hectare...

January 25, 2015

Papal Hangover

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 Last January 15, 2015 the leader of the worldwide 1.2 billion Catholics arrived in the Philippines via Villamore Airbase. He has the mission of bringing the message of Christ of Mercy and Compassion to the 80 million Filipino Catholics. Arriving in the said airbase he was greeted by scores of...

January 23, 2015

The Place Where a Hero Spent Last Days

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After a long and tiring yet grace-filled papal visit on Jan 15-19, 2015 I decided to go on a foot travel to the famous walled city of "Intramuros." Without any traveler's kit at hand, any map, gprs, travel guides, etc. with only the anecdote from Pope Francis when we met him at the Papal Encounter with...

January 22, 2015

Padre Pio Shrine

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As we rode a taxi going back to our host family for 2015 Papal Visit I chanced to see a large billboard bearing a picture of a praying Padre Pio and my reaction was: 'Oh my gosh!!!' Upon seeing the sign I promised to myself that I will never let any chance to hinder me from going. The shrine of Padre...

January 12, 2015

Tantangan Potters

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With a bit of sweat and coupled with hardwork, the potters of Tantangan make money literally from earth. Using clay they transform it into something wonderful and useful. These earthenwares are made available along the highway going to Tacurong from Marbel. Earthenware such as pots, jars, bricks...

Sagbayan Peak Water Park

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Imagine one day in a place where every character in your childhood years come life sized. Yes, I am talking about Diseneyland! Then imagine you cannot go there because you lack in financial matters. That's a disaster! But, imagine again you get a tour to Cebu and Bohol. You can now reclaim that dream...