Zamboanga City, zamboanga del Sur
Zamboanga City was founded in the late 12th or early 13th century as a settlement by the Subanen people. Zamboanga peninsula was also the homelands of the ancestors of the Yakan, the Balanguingui, and other closely related Sama-Bajau peoples. The area was inhabited...
SEA OF DEVOTEES
Viva Señor Nazareno! The annual traslacion we celebrate every 9th of January, the largest religious gathering attended by millions of devotees. Truly a unique filipino tradition, feels great to be part of it.
Sultan Kudarat the Mindanao’s Most Powerful Ruler
In the year 1580 a child was born. That child known as Sultan Mohammad Dipatuan Kudarat. Sultan Mohammad Dipatuan Kudarat became the greatest Muslim leader ruled over his Sultanate of Maguindanao in a span of 52 years (1619-1671). He is also most powerful Sultan of...
KM 00 Death March Monument (Bagac, Bataan)
The Zero Kilometer (KM) Death March monument stands in Bagac, Bataan is second starting point of the cruel death march. The first starting point is located in Mariveles, Bataan. April 10, 1942 is the start of the Death March at Bagac, Bataan. Roughly, 76000...
Gaston Park- a historical place in Cagayan de Oro
During my stay at Cagayan de Oro city, I went to one of their many attractions, the historical Gaston Park; named after their former mayor Segundo Gaston. This park is located near St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral and City Museum. With green and refreshing...
Pilipinas | Worth the Fight
It has been 121 years since we enjoyed our independence. This day serves as a reminder not to take the freedom that we enjoy for granted. Coming from the Batangueño and Rizaleño roots, it is with much pride and honor to stand and remember our heroes, who spent...
Intramuros | A city within the walls
In remembrance of our Independence Day, let us look on one of the witnesses on how the Philippines struggle over time from different foreign invaders who once desired to conquer and own our country. Intramuros, a city within the walls. Built and located between the...
Callao Cave
This is a church. And this is a cave. It's a church in a cave! Few years back, I went home with friends and one of our itinerary is to go to Callao Cave . Callao Cave is one of the limestone caves located in the municipality of Peñablanca Cagayan. It took us 187...
The Aduana (Customs House) in Intramuros Manila
The Aduana (Customs House) Design by Tomas Cortes and built from 1823 to 1829. Damaged in the 1863 earthquakes. Demolished in 1872. Building left the Intendencia and the tresury after customs moyed to Port Area Damaged by Japanese Bombs in 1941 and american...
The Marching Band Capital of the Philippines
The Bacoor Town Fiesta held in May, is arguably the most festive place in the Philippines time of the year. Bacoor is known as the Marching Band Capital of the Philippines, and the highlight of the festivities is when bands from all over march down the main street...