Gilik-Free Tilapia in Paete's Wawa Park
02 April 2010
Black Saturday, a the day after prices of seafood skyrocket when Tutubi woke up early and hied off to Wawa Park on the lakeshore of Paete, Laguna to see for himself the effect of El Niño phenomenon on the once submerged park by typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng
He was surprised to see the once large bay where he used to swim in his childhood days is now almost dry with grass and weeds growing instead of floating bamboo and parked boats.
The effects of El Niño is highly visible on the almost dried up portion of Laguna de Bay. This area used to be a huge bay where boats park
The people are back and so are the businessmen like this taho vendor
From the park is also the landing area or port of all bancas unloading their catch from fish cages usually tilapia, shrimps and ayungin.
a tanned fisherman unloads his catch of tilapia from his banca
From the fisherman, Tutubi was offered large tilapia (pla-pla) each weighting more than a kilo each for mere P60/kilo that he immediately seized. He had the two large fishes tied instead of cleaned on the site to keep them alive for a longer time
two large pla-pla with total weight of 2.3 kilograms for a cheap price of P120 only
the two pla-pla still alive on the kitchen sink
inihaw na tilapia (grilled tilapia)
Note that at P60/kilo, is already cheaper than those bought at the public market but the bigger than the usual size of the tilapia can easily fetch a much higher price at the palengke.
On gilik, called liya in Paete, it is the muddy taste of fishes caught/raised in Laguna de Bay caused by certain algae present on certain seasons. Once the algae are ingested by the fishes like tilapia and bangus (milkfish), the fishes themselves will get the smell and taste of gilik. When buying fish, try to smell them particularly the gills for such obnoxious soiled/muddy smell before buying. Some unscrupulous fish vendors will try to hide the smell of gilik by removing the gills early to avoid detection but the trained nose can catch the scent and thus avoid being sold fish with gilik "flavor."
If you're looking for places to buy fresh seafood, try to buy them where the fishermen unload their catch for the freshest, cheapest seafood you can get.
Read more after the jump!
He was surprised to see the once large bay where he used to swim in his childhood days is now almost dry with grass and weeds growing instead of floating bamboo and parked boats.
The effects of El Niño is highly visible on the almost dried up portion of Laguna de Bay. This area used to be a huge bay where boats park
The people are back and so are the businessmen like this taho vendorFrom the park is also the landing area or port of all bancas unloading their catch from fish cages usually tilapia, shrimps and ayungin.
a tanned fisherman unloads his catch of tilapia from his bancaFrom the fisherman, Tutubi was offered large tilapia (pla-pla) each weighting more than a kilo each for mere P60/kilo that he immediately seized. He had the two large fishes tied instead of cleaned on the site to keep them alive for a longer time
two large pla-pla with total weight of 2.3 kilograms for a cheap price of P120 only
the two pla-pla still alive on the kitchen sink
inihaw na tilapia (grilled tilapia)Note that at P60/kilo, is already cheaper than those bought at the public market but the bigger than the usual size of the tilapia can easily fetch a much higher price at the palengke.
On gilik, called liya in Paete, it is the muddy taste of fishes caught/raised in Laguna de Bay caused by certain algae present on certain seasons. Once the algae are ingested by the fishes like tilapia and bangus (milkfish), the fishes themselves will get the smell and taste of gilik. When buying fish, try to smell them particularly the gills for such obnoxious soiled/muddy smell before buying. Some unscrupulous fish vendors will try to hide the smell of gilik by removing the gills early to avoid detection but the trained nose can catch the scent and thus avoid being sold fish with gilik "flavor."
If you're looking for places to buy fresh seafood, try to buy them where the fishermen unload their catch for the freshest, cheapest seafood you can get.
Labels: Laguna, Paete, Southern Tagalog
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First Mass Controversy: Magellan's Mazaua, Limasawa or Butuan?
31 March 2010
It's the 489th anniversary of the historic first mass in the Philippines where Ferdinand Magellan (Fernao de Magalhaes, Fernando Magallanes), a Portuguese in the service of the Spanish crown, celebrated the Catholic rite on Easter Sunday of 1521.
The day, March 31, 1521, was on an island recorded by Magellan's chronicler as Mazaua but the issue on Mazaua's exact location is still hot debated by several groups that even the National Historical Institutes stand on the issue is not accepted.
The official NHI stand points to Limasawa Island off the coast of Leyte, an island without a harbor making it impossible to be the lost harbor of Magellan according to others. Another claim is that Mazaua is in Butuan, but Butuan is not an island (unless geomorphologists can really prove the island of Mazaua is now part of Butuan where the balangay boats were excavated). The third claim is the area of Pinamanculan-Bancasi.
The issue can only be settled unless archeologists can dig up artifacts attesting to the claims or any person who witnessed the event resurrects on Easter Sunday.
The latter seems improbable and the former needs lots of money and time. For now the controversy and debate will go on the issue: “Where is the site of the first mass?"
Annually, a Tridentine Mass is held at Bood Promontory in Pinamanculan, Butuan to commemorate the first mass while there's also a commemoration in Magallanes, Limasawa island, Southern Leyte (that still some quarters claim happened in Barangay Triana, not Magallanes)
Are you still not confused? :P
489 years and counting, that's how long the search for Magellan's lost harbor has been going on.
The First Mass in the Philippines on Limasawa Island, Leyte depiction at the neo-classical Leyte Provincial Capitol. Another bas relief features the MacArthur landing in Palo near the end of World War II
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Other significant events of March 1521:
March 28, 1521, Ferdinand Magellan's three ship Armada de Molucca anchored on Mazaua
The first blood compact in the islands, to be known later as The Philippines, happened between Ferdinand Magellan and Raia Siaiu. (This is contrary to the misinformed claims of some Boholanos that the Sandugo, the blood compact between Legazpi and Sikatuna in the island of Bohol was the first treaty of "friendship." The said Sandugo was also not honored by the Spaniards when they later enslaved the Filipinos so why celebrate the historically-inaccurate Sandugo Festival?)
Magellan then took ownership of the island group and named it Islas de San Lazaro for it was the feast day of San. Lazaro. The name shall only be changed to Islas de Filipinas, by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos more than two decades later.
Read more after the jump!
The day, March 31, 1521, was on an island recorded by Magellan's chronicler as Mazaua but the issue on Mazaua's exact location is still hot debated by several groups that even the National Historical Institutes stand on the issue is not accepted.
The official NHI stand points to Limasawa Island off the coast of Leyte, an island without a harbor making it impossible to be the lost harbor of Magellan according to others. Another claim is that Mazaua is in Butuan, but Butuan is not an island (unless geomorphologists can really prove the island of Mazaua is now part of Butuan where the balangay boats were excavated). The third claim is the area of Pinamanculan-Bancasi.
The issue can only be settled unless archeologists can dig up artifacts attesting to the claims or any person who witnessed the event resurrects on Easter Sunday.
The latter seems improbable and the former needs lots of money and time. For now the controversy and debate will go on the issue: “Where is the site of the first mass?"
Annually, a Tridentine Mass is held at Bood Promontory in Pinamanculan, Butuan to commemorate the first mass while there's also a commemoration in Magallanes, Limasawa island, Southern Leyte (that still some quarters claim happened in Barangay Triana, not Magallanes)
Are you still not confused? :P
489 years and counting, that's how long the search for Magellan's lost harbor has been going on.
The First Mass in the Philippines on Limasawa Island, Leyte depiction at the neo-classical Leyte Provincial Capitol. Another bas relief features the MacArthur landing in Palo near the end of World War II---
Other significant events of March 1521:
March 28, 1521, Ferdinand Magellan's three ship Armada de Molucca anchored on Mazaua
The first blood compact in the islands, to be known later as The Philippines, happened between Ferdinand Magellan and Raia Siaiu. (This is contrary to the misinformed claims of some Boholanos that the Sandugo, the blood compact between Legazpi and Sikatuna in the island of Bohol was the first treaty of "friendship." The said Sandugo was also not honored by the Spaniards when they later enslaved the Filipinos so why celebrate the historically-inaccurate Sandugo Festival?)
Magellan then took ownership of the island group and named it Islas de San Lazaro for it was the feast day of San. Lazaro. The name shall only be changed to Islas de Filipinas, by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos more than two decades later.
Labels: History
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MMDA Number Coding Suspended During Holy Week
28 March 2010
A bit of surprise news from MMDA where they will implement the suspension of number coding scheme, formally called Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program (UVVRP) starting Tuesday (March 30, 2010) until Friday (April 2, 2010). The MMDA usually suspends "color coding" on Holy Thursday and Good Friday only.
MMDA number coding bans a vehicle with certain last digit to travel on certain days from 7am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm. There's a number coding window of 10am to 3pm where those banned from the roads can safely travel without fear of a traffic violation ticket (TVR).
In Pasig City, number coding is from 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm. Travel window of 10am 'til 4pm.
Note that in Makati, number coding remains in effect on March 30 and March 31 (Holy Tuesday and Holy Wednesday) due to its being the independent "Republic of Makati," and suspended on Holy Thursday (April 1, 2010) and Good Friday (April 2, 2010).
Besides Metro Manila, Baguio City has similar number coding scheme implemented in Baguio CBD.
Read more after the jump!
MMDA number coding bans a vehicle with certain last digit to travel on certain days from 7am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm. There's a number coding window of 10am to 3pm where those banned from the roads can safely travel without fear of a traffic violation ticket (TVR).
In Pasig City, number coding is from 7am to 10am and 4pm to 7pm. Travel window of 10am 'til 4pm.
Note that in Makati, number coding remains in effect on March 30 and March 31 (Holy Tuesday and Holy Wednesday) due to its being the independent "Republic of Makati," and suspended on Holy Thursday (April 1, 2010) and Good Friday (April 2, 2010).
Besides Metro Manila, Baguio City has similar number coding scheme implemented in Baguio CBD.
Labels: Advisories
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Walter Mart Mall Hours Holy Week 2010
Probably the only chain of shopping malls open on Holy Thursday, Walter Mart's mall schedule for Holy Week 2010 as posted on Walter Mart North EDSA (Tutubi's favorite mall)
Walter Mart Holy Week 2010 Mall Hours:
Holy Tuesday March 31, 2010 9am to 9pm
Holy Wednesday April 1, 2010 9am to 9pm
Holy Thursday April 1, 2010 9am to 5pm
Good Friday April 2, 2010 CLOSED
Black Saturday April 4, 2010 10am to 10pm
Easter Sunday April 5, 2010 9am to 9pm
List of Walter Mart Community Malls (formerly Shopping Centers)
Walter Mart North EDSA (EDSA, Munoz)
Walter Mart Gapan, Nueva Ecija
Walter Mart Pasong Tamo, Makati
Walter Mart E. Rodriguez, Quezon City
Walter Mart Calamba, Laguna
Walter Mart Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Walter Mart Plaridel, Bulacan
Walter Mart Santa Maria, Bulacan
Walter Mart Dasmarinas, cavite
Walter Mart General Trias, Cavite
Walter Mart Tanauan, Batangas (soon to open)
Note: parking fees at Walter Mart is P20 for the first two hours and P10 for every succeeding hour. You get free parking for three hours (hassle free for there's lots of parking slots available) for a minimum purchase of P500 at Walter Mart supermarkets (which is why it's Tutubi's favorite mall :)
On Good Friday, you don't have much choice, you can however visit Manila Ocean Park which is open during the entire Holy Week.
Related Posts:
Ayala Malls Holy Week Schedule
SM Holy Week Mall Hours
Read more after the jump!
Walter Mart Holy Week 2010 Mall Hours:
Holy Tuesday March 31, 2010 9am to 9pm
Holy Wednesday April 1, 2010 9am to 9pm
Holy Thursday April 1, 2010 9am to 5pm
Good Friday April 2, 2010 CLOSED
Black Saturday April 4, 2010 10am to 10pm
Easter Sunday April 5, 2010 9am to 9pm
List of Walter Mart Community Malls (formerly Shopping Centers)
Walter Mart North EDSA (EDSA, Munoz)
Walter Mart Gapan, Nueva Ecija
Walter Mart Pasong Tamo, Makati
Walter Mart E. Rodriguez, Quezon City
Walter Mart Calamba, Laguna
Walter Mart Sta. Rosa, Laguna
Walter Mart Plaridel, Bulacan
Walter Mart Santa Maria, Bulacan
Walter Mart Dasmarinas, cavite
Walter Mart General Trias, Cavite
Walter Mart Tanauan, Batangas (soon to open)
Note: parking fees at Walter Mart is P20 for the first two hours and P10 for every succeeding hour. You get free parking for three hours (hassle free for there's lots of parking slots available) for a minimum purchase of P500 at Walter Mart supermarkets (which is why it's Tutubi's favorite mall :)
On Good Friday, you don't have much choice, you can however visit Manila Ocean Park which is open during the entire Holy Week.
Related Posts:
Ayala Malls Holy Week Schedule
SM Holy Week Mall Hours
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Palm Grove Hot Springs Resort, Asin, Tuba Benguet
24 March 2010
For people who'll be flocking to Baguio City during the Holy Week (when even SM Baguio is open during the time), here's updated information and pictures of one of the hot spring resorts in Asin, Tuba, Benguet for your information.
Tutubi went to Asin, in an unplanned trip thus unarmed with information on details except his usual adventurous heart to explore places beyond the usual tourist spots, he was able to do ocular inspection of Palm Grove Spring and Mountain Resort where he was able to take photos of the swimming pools of the resort facility.
There are two primary Asin hot spring resorts: Palm Grove Spring and Mountain Resort and River View. The former is more modern in look while the latter is more of the nature type in accommodations and general resort appearance.
Palm Grove Hot Springs and Mountain Resort Photos of swimming pools (Olympus 1050SW camera):
one of Palm Grove Resort's swimming pool closed for cleaning
the main swimming pool of Palm Grove Resort
Palm Grove Resort Entrance Fee: P100/head
They have cottage rentals for daytrips and overnight accommodations available. please call Palm Grove Resort's contact numbers for the current room rates, function hall rentals for events (parties, weddings et al), promos, massage, spa, jacuzzi prices and costs and other inquiries. As of posting time, no official website still.
Palm Grove Hot Springs and Mountain Resort
Address: Asin, Nangalisan, Tuba, Benguet
Telephone Number: (to be updated once Tutubi finds the brochure)
No reviews of Palm Grove resort for Tutubi merely visited the place in a very limited time, he took very few pictures and went ahead to look for a place to eat (it's around 12nn when arrived there). No information on restaurant menu prices.
Other Asin Hot Spring Resorts in the area include Riverview Waterpark (not River View Resort) which is the first one you'll see on the road. There are about two other Asin Hot Spring Resorts but not as noticeable as the mentioned two.
Riverview Waterpark
Asin Hot Spring
Nangalisan, Tuba, Benguet
Contact Number: 09189388071
Email address: info@riverview-waterpark.com
How to get to Hot Spring Resorts in Asin, Tuba, Benguet:
Commuting to Asin hotsprings is easy though it's about an hour from Baguio City proper. To get there by public transport, look for jeepneys going to Asin Hotsprings near Baguio Public Market (upper palengke) (Note: jeepneys with signboard Asin Road do not go there, probably near Km. 6 only. Kilometer zero marker in Baguio is near Burnham Park, and there's a reference for the original Kilometer Zero marker from Rizal Park in Manila for reference). The jeepney will make the return trip to Baguio Plaza near public hotspring swimming pool. Jeepney Fare: P22.00
Driving directions to Asin Hot Spring Resorts, Tuba, Benguet:
For those with their own cars and vehicles, you just need to find Asin Road all the way to the your target hotspring resorts in Asin (tip: you may follow Asin Road jeeps until you see the resort billboards). You will pass by Bencab Museum, at least two steel bridges, kilometers of zigzag roads and two tunnels (that locals call "tatlong araw at dalawang gabi" pertaining to the three days and 2 nights when entering and leaving the access tunnels to the town of Tuba. Travel time is less than an hour and about 16 kilometers from Baguio Plaza.
If you have your own GPS, you may contact Tutubi for the GPX tracklogs and waypoints of his trip, one of his first foray into GPS mapping with his shiny new Garmin Nuvi 1300 :P
Read more after the jump!
Tutubi went to Asin, in an unplanned trip thus unarmed with information on details except his usual adventurous heart to explore places beyond the usual tourist spots, he was able to do ocular inspection of Palm Grove Spring and Mountain Resort where he was able to take photos of the swimming pools of the resort facility.
There are two primary Asin hot spring resorts: Palm Grove Spring and Mountain Resort and River View. The former is more modern in look while the latter is more of the nature type in accommodations and general resort appearance.
Palm Grove Hot Springs and Mountain Resort Photos of swimming pools (Olympus 1050SW camera):
one of Palm Grove Resort's swimming pool closed for cleaning
the main swimming pool of Palm Grove ResortPalm Grove Resort Entrance Fee: P100/head
They have cottage rentals for daytrips and overnight accommodations available. please call Palm Grove Resort's contact numbers for the current room rates, function hall rentals for events (parties, weddings et al), promos, massage, spa, jacuzzi prices and costs and other inquiries. As of posting time, no official website still.
Palm Grove Hot Springs and Mountain Resort
Address: Asin, Nangalisan, Tuba, Benguet
Telephone Number: (to be updated once Tutubi finds the brochure)
No reviews of Palm Grove resort for Tutubi merely visited the place in a very limited time, he took very few pictures and went ahead to look for a place to eat (it's around 12nn when arrived there). No information on restaurant menu prices.
Other Asin Hot Spring Resorts in the area include Riverview Waterpark (not River View Resort) which is the first one you'll see on the road. There are about two other Asin Hot Spring Resorts but not as noticeable as the mentioned two.
Riverview Waterpark
Asin Hot Spring
Nangalisan, Tuba, Benguet
Contact Number: 09189388071
Email address: info@riverview-waterpark.com
How to get to Hot Spring Resorts in Asin, Tuba, Benguet:
Commuting to Asin hotsprings is easy though it's about an hour from Baguio City proper. To get there by public transport, look for jeepneys going to Asin Hotsprings near Baguio Public Market (upper palengke) (Note: jeepneys with signboard Asin Road do not go there, probably near Km. 6 only. Kilometer zero marker in Baguio is near Burnham Park, and there's a reference for the original Kilometer Zero marker from Rizal Park in Manila for reference). The jeepney will make the return trip to Baguio Plaza near public hotspring swimming pool. Jeepney Fare: P22.00
Driving directions to Asin Hot Spring Resorts, Tuba, Benguet:
For those with their own cars and vehicles, you just need to find Asin Road all the way to the your target hotspring resorts in Asin (tip: you may follow Asin Road jeeps until you see the resort billboards). You will pass by Bencab Museum, at least two steel bridges, kilometers of zigzag roads and two tunnels (that locals call "tatlong araw at dalawang gabi" pertaining to the three days and 2 nights when entering and leaving the access tunnels to the town of Tuba. Travel time is less than an hour and about 16 kilometers from Baguio Plaza.
If you have your own GPS, you may contact Tutubi for the GPX tracklogs and waypoints of his trip, one of his first foray into GPS mapping with his shiny new Garmin Nuvi 1300 :P
Labels: Benguet, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region, Resorts
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The Truth About Boracay's "Green Tide": Seaweed, Moss or Algae?
21 March 2010
A friend of Tutubi, currently on vacation in Boracay to avoid the "SRO crowd" of Boracay during Holy Week, texted him to ask why Boracay's White Beach is littered with green "seaweeds" in the morning.
Tutubi replied, unknown to many, the true science behind Boracay's "green tide" phenomenon highly visible during the hot summer months of March, April and May and absent during the rainy season.
the green algae on the beach of Boracay early morning
Locals when asked about the green algae will usually answer the phenomenon is due to absence of waves during summer but the truth into it is the presence of nutrients in the water that's feeding those green algae. Not that Boracay's water is dirty but those nutrients sustaining green algae should be kept in check to limit their growth.
Numerous scientific studies specifically point to high levels of ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, and phosphate, usually found near factories but traced from inadequately treated sewage, waste water or leaked from septic tanks or sanitation systems. There was also a time several years ago when fecal coliform bacteria (e. coli) in Boracay hugged the headlines but the level is now well below dangerous threshold (so don't worry and just enjoy the beach).
That's the sad truth about Boracay's green algae as explained by science.
By the way, those stuff is actually algae, not green seaweed nor green moss.
Related Posts on Boracay:
Map of Boracay
Boracay Church Mass Schedule
Boracay RoRo
Cheap Boracay Package
you may also click THIS link to read more unbiased information on Boracay.
Boracay green moss, Boracay green seaweed, green algae
Read more after the jump!
Tutubi replied, unknown to many, the true science behind Boracay's "green tide" phenomenon highly visible during the hot summer months of March, April and May and absent during the rainy season.
the green algae on the beach of Boracay early morningLocals when asked about the green algae will usually answer the phenomenon is due to absence of waves during summer but the truth into it is the presence of nutrients in the water that's feeding those green algae. Not that Boracay's water is dirty but those nutrients sustaining green algae should be kept in check to limit their growth.
Numerous scientific studies specifically point to high levels of ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, and phosphate, usually found near factories but traced from inadequately treated sewage, waste water or leaked from septic tanks or sanitation systems. There was also a time several years ago when fecal coliform bacteria (e. coli) in Boracay hugged the headlines but the level is now well below dangerous threshold (so don't worry and just enjoy the beach).
That's the sad truth about Boracay's green algae as explained by science.
By the way, those stuff is actually algae, not green seaweed nor green moss.
Related Posts on Boracay:
Map of Boracay
Boracay Church Mass Schedule
Boracay RoRo
Cheap Boracay Package
you may also click THIS link to read more unbiased information on Boracay.
Boracay green moss, Boracay green seaweed, green algae
Labels: Aklan, Boracay, Western Visayas
posted by backpacking philippines @ 9:04 PM,
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Recommended Boracay Holy Week Events/Activities?
Traditionally Holy Week is spent in the provinces to participate in various Holy Week events and activities like Visita Iglesia but recent trends always now point to a beach vacation and the first place that comes to mind is Boracay (some people go to Puerto Galera or any other beach near Metro Manila).
A pilgrimage to the Grotto or Willy's rock:Boracay's famous landmark at Station 1 should form part of Boracay Holy Week activities for a Catholic on vacation
Ideally, Holy Week in Boracay should be like this for Catholics but Boracay is actually teeming with "millions" of people spending the long vacation there including showbiz stars and celebrities.
Tutubi doesn't like the crowds and prefers off-the-beaten-track destinations. He doesn't see himself going back to Boracay in the near future out of his own pocket.
Related Posts on Boracay:
Map of Boracay
Boracay Church Mass Schedule
Boracay RoRo
Cheap Boracay Package Promo
you may also click THIS link to read more unbiased information on Boracay.
Read more after the jump!
A pilgrimage to the Grotto or Willy's rock:Boracay's famous landmark at Station 1 should form part of Boracay Holy Week activities for a Catholic on vacationIdeally, Holy Week in Boracay should be like this for Catholics but Boracay is actually teeming with "millions" of people spending the long vacation there including showbiz stars and celebrities.
Tutubi doesn't like the crowds and prefers off-the-beaten-track destinations. He doesn't see himself going back to Boracay in the near future out of his own pocket.
Related Posts on Boracay:
Map of Boracay
Boracay Church Mass Schedule
Boracay RoRo
Cheap Boracay Package Promo
you may also click THIS link to read more unbiased information on Boracay.
Labels: Aklan, Boracay, Western Visayas
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FREE Philippine Postal Heritage Walking Tour by Filipinas Stamp Collectors Club
18 March 2010
For lovers of architecture, philatelists, stamp collector wannabes and a peek at the unknown Postal Museum near the neoclassical Post Office Building in Manila, here's a free walking tour of the area together with some Intramuros trivia using old stamps as guide.
Note: This is a truly free walking tour that also come with free snacks every third Sunday of the month organized by the Filipinas Stamp Collectors Club. Tutubi joined this tour last February 21 and will soon be featured on this blog.
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FREE Philippine Postal Heritage Walking Tour, Manila
March 21, 2010
The country's most dynamic Philatelic Club – Filipinas Stamp Collectors' Club in cooperation with Philpost and Intramuros invites everyone to an afternoon of walking around the historic district Manila and be enchanted to learn to secrets behind the stories!
Tour areas included:
Aduana or Intendencia- This building with a multi- faceted stories once functioned as Custom house during the Spanish period and were mails including goods like artifacts were brought –in from the new world. The building also served as office to the Philippine mint, treasury, and Central Bank, Bank of the Philippine Islands and Commission on Elections.
Plaza Mexico – The plaza with President Adolfo Mateo of Mexico life-sized statute the main focal point commemorated the 400 centenary of Manila –Acapulco galleon trade marker. Before the present pier was constructed this particular place where galleons and ships from the new world and the rest of the world dock their goods.
Puerta Isabel 2 Gate and Monument - the gate was the last gate to be opened for public uses in 1862 and was named after Queen Isabel 2 of Spain. The statute in front of the gate was originally located in the nearby Plaza Arroceros build from 1852 to 1854 (present day Liwasang Bonifacio).
The statute would be again find a place in front of the Malate Church in 1896 then a powerful storm in 1970 topped the statute. The bonze statute was later re-located in 1975 to commemorate the visit of then price Juan Carlos now King of Spain.
Queen Isabel 2 bust was depicted on Philippine and Asia's first stamp issued on February 1, 1854.
Manila Main Post Office building and compound – the historic building is part of the buildings and bridges designed by Juan de Guzman Arellano a Filipino architect which also designed the nearby Metropolitan theater and Jones Bridge.
See the magnificently built columns, iron works, old postal address boxes still being used and maintained by the Philpost.
Current exhibit of Dr. Hermogenes Lorenzo are on display at the lobby of the main post office.
Postal Museum and Library – located within the post office compound, the Security Division is presently occupying the building.
Old typewriters, mailboxes, stamps, philatelic books are housed on the 3rd floor of the building.
Pre-registration is required to join the free tour until March 20, 2010 Saturday
Contact Information: L_rence_2003@yahoo.com / (0919-3901671)
Mrs. Josefina T. Cura – Landline 735-5001 Monday to Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5p.m.
First come, First Reservation policy.
Filipinas Stamp Collectors' club upon final confirmation will host a brief lecture and snacks to the tour group.
The participants may bring their cameras.
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If you're not available this coming Sunday, just inquire about this tour every month. Tutubi planned to join this walking tour months ago but only materialized last month due to his erratic schedule.
Read more after the jump!
Note: This is a truly free walking tour that also come with free snacks every third Sunday of the month organized by the Filipinas Stamp Collectors Club. Tutubi joined this tour last February 21 and will soon be featured on this blog.
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FREE Philippine Postal Heritage Walking Tour, Manila
March 21, 2010
The country's most dynamic Philatelic Club – Filipinas Stamp Collectors' Club in cooperation with Philpost and Intramuros invites everyone to an afternoon of walking around the historic district Manila and be enchanted to learn to secrets behind the stories!
Tour areas included:
Aduana or Intendencia- This building with a multi- faceted stories once functioned as Custom house during the Spanish period and were mails including goods like artifacts were brought –in from the new world. The building also served as office to the Philippine mint, treasury, and Central Bank, Bank of the Philippine Islands and Commission on Elections.
Plaza Mexico – The plaza with President Adolfo Mateo of Mexico life-sized statute the main focal point commemorated the 400 centenary of Manila –Acapulco galleon trade marker. Before the present pier was constructed this particular place where galleons and ships from the new world and the rest of the world dock their goods.
Puerta Isabel 2 Gate and Monument - the gate was the last gate to be opened for public uses in 1862 and was named after Queen Isabel 2 of Spain. The statute in front of the gate was originally located in the nearby Plaza Arroceros build from 1852 to 1854 (present day Liwasang Bonifacio).
The statute would be again find a place in front of the Malate Church in 1896 then a powerful storm in 1970 topped the statute. The bonze statute was later re-located in 1975 to commemorate the visit of then price Juan Carlos now King of Spain.
Queen Isabel 2 bust was depicted on Philippine and Asia's first stamp issued on February 1, 1854.
Manila Main Post Office building and compound – the historic building is part of the buildings and bridges designed by Juan de Guzman Arellano a Filipino architect which also designed the nearby Metropolitan theater and Jones Bridge.
See the magnificently built columns, iron works, old postal address boxes still being used and maintained by the Philpost.
Current exhibit of Dr. Hermogenes Lorenzo are on display at the lobby of the main post office.
Postal Museum and Library – located within the post office compound, the Security Division is presently occupying the building.
Old typewriters, mailboxes, stamps, philatelic books are housed on the 3rd floor of the building.
Pre-registration is required to join the free tour until March 20, 2010 Saturday
Contact Information: L_rence_2003@yahoo.com / (0919-3901671)
Mrs. Josefina T. Cura – Landline 735-5001 Monday to Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5p.m.
First come, First Reservation policy.
Filipinas Stamp Collectors' club upon final confirmation will host a brief lecture and snacks to the tour group.
The participants may bring their cameras.
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If you're not available this coming Sunday, just inquire about this tour every month. Tutubi planned to join this walking tour months ago but only materialized last month due to his erratic schedule.
Labels: Walking Tours
posted by backpacking philippines @ 11:46 PM,
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Negros Navigation Ferry to Boracay Promo
Boracay Holy Week promos are hard to come by since it's peak season when cheap Boracay accommodations become a thing of the past and cheap flights to Boracay are virtually non-existent.
But here comes another promo of Negros Navigation for people with time on their hands and less money to burn and thus can take the ferry to Boracay:
Manila to Boracay (direct trip)
Selling period: Match 19 - 21, 2010
Travel Period: March 28 to May 11, 2010
Promo Ferry Fare:
Manila to Caticlan: P877.00
Bacolod to Caticlan: P477.00
Note: Holy week 2010 is from March 28 (Palm Sunday) to April 4, 2010 (Easter Sunday).
This type of promo is for those people with less moolah but lots of time and probably those with tons of excess baggage.
For ticket reservations and bookings, try to call Negros Navigation contact number +63.2.554.8777 or visit them online at their official website.
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as always, this ain't a paid post, just another public service announcement for people looking for cheap Bacolod to Boracay Ferry or affordable Manila to Boracay Ferry for Holy Week 2010 or the rest of the hot summer beach escapade.
Read more after the jump!
But here comes another promo of Negros Navigation for people with time on their hands and less money to burn and thus can take the ferry to Boracay:
Manila to Boracay (direct trip)
Selling period: Match 19 - 21, 2010
Travel Period: March 28 to May 11, 2010
Promo Ferry Fare:
Manila to Caticlan: P877.00
Bacolod to Caticlan: P477.00
Note: Holy week 2010 is from March 28 (Palm Sunday) to April 4, 2010 (Easter Sunday).
This type of promo is for those people with less moolah but lots of time and probably those with tons of excess baggage.
For ticket reservations and bookings, try to call Negros Navigation contact number +63.2.554.8777 or visit them online at their official website.
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as always, this ain't a paid post, just another public service announcement for people looking for cheap Bacolod to Boracay Ferry or affordable Manila to Boracay Ferry for Holy Week 2010 or the rest of the hot summer beach escapade.
Labels: Promo Fares
posted by backpacking philippines @ 11:04 PM,
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LRT MRT Holy Week Train Schedules
17 March 2010
For people, either by choice or by "force" staying in Metro Manila, herewith is the operating schedules of Manila's LRT and MRT for the benefit of the commuting public.
Basically, the MRT, LRT and LRT2 will cease operating on Holy Thursday up to Easter Sunday for maintenance (as there's also na expected drop in passenger volume) and will resume normal operations on April 5, 2010. This is consistent with their released annual announcements of the previous years.
MRT, LRT and LRT 2 Schedules for Holy Week 2010:
March 29, 2010 Monday NORMAL SCHEDULE 5am to 11pm
March 30, 2010 Tuesday NORMAL SCHEDULE 5am to 11pm
March 31, 2010 Wednesday NORMAL SCHEDULE 5am to 11pm
April 1, 2010 Maundy Thursday CLOSED
April 2, 2010 Good Friday CLOSED
April 3, 2010 Black Saturday CLOSED
April 4, 2010 Easter Sunday CLOSED
April 5, 2010 Start of Normal operations
Normal schedules of MRT trains: Mondays to Sundays is from 5am to 11pm while the usual operating hours of LRT and LRT 2 is from 5am to 11pm on weekdays and 5am to 930pm on weekends.
Note that first trip for the MRT is Southbound (North Avenue to Taft Avenue) at 5am. The same train will embark on the return trip about 3o minutes later.
The last trip for MRT Southbound leaves North Avenue station about 10pm and the same train will leave Taft Avenue about 1030pm (this is so because the MRT train depot is near North Avenue station beside Trinoma)
MRT tickets costs only P15 for the entire length from North Avenue station up to Taft Avenue while LRT fare starts at P10.
LRT will soon be operating from North Avenue (in front of SM City North EDSA and linked with MRT North Avenue Station and Trinoma) with the addition of 3 more stations, the others being Munoz (EDSA, Roosevelt Avenue, Congressional Avenue) and EDSA, Balintawak. The rail line operates up to Baclaran in Paranaque City.
Related Holy Week posts:
Ayala Malls Holy Week Schedules
SM Holy Week Schedule
Read more after the jump!
Basically, the MRT, LRT and LRT2 will cease operating on Holy Thursday up to Easter Sunday for maintenance (as there's also na expected drop in passenger volume) and will resume normal operations on April 5, 2010. This is consistent with their released annual announcements of the previous years.
MRT, LRT and LRT 2 Schedules for Holy Week 2010:
March 29, 2010 Monday NORMAL SCHEDULE 5am to 11pm
March 30, 2010 Tuesday NORMAL SCHEDULE 5am to 11pm
March 31, 2010 Wednesday NORMAL SCHEDULE 5am to 11pm
April 1, 2010 Maundy Thursday CLOSED
April 2, 2010 Good Friday CLOSED
April 3, 2010 Black Saturday CLOSED
April 4, 2010 Easter Sunday CLOSED
April 5, 2010 Start of Normal operations
Normal schedules of MRT trains: Mondays to Sundays is from 5am to 11pm while the usual operating hours of LRT and LRT 2 is from 5am to 11pm on weekdays and 5am to 930pm on weekends.
Note that first trip for the MRT is Southbound (North Avenue to Taft Avenue) at 5am. The same train will embark on the return trip about 3o minutes later.
The last trip for MRT Southbound leaves North Avenue station about 10pm and the same train will leave Taft Avenue about 1030pm (this is so because the MRT train depot is near North Avenue station beside Trinoma)
MRT tickets costs only P15 for the entire length from North Avenue station up to Taft Avenue while LRT fare starts at P10.
LRT will soon be operating from North Avenue (in front of SM City North EDSA and linked with MRT North Avenue Station and Trinoma) with the addition of 3 more stations, the others being Munoz (EDSA, Roosevelt Avenue, Congressional Avenue) and EDSA, Balintawak. The rail line operates up to Baclaran in Paranaque City.
Related Holy Week posts:
Ayala Malls Holy Week Schedules
SM Holy Week Schedule
Labels: Holy Week
posted by backpacking philippines @ 10:21 PM,
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Boracay ATV Rental Rates (Dune Buggies and Bug Cars too)
14 March 2010
Most people going to Boracay always just stay on White Beach and go island-hopping, and unable to see and experience the various thrills and adventures also present on Boracay e.g. the kitesurfing, kiteboarding and windsurfing on Bulabog Beach, trek to Mt. Luho, the highest peak of Boracay Island and a late afternoon visit to the Bat Cave (when the bats come out of the cave by the thousands).
Herewith is updated information on Boracay ATV retal rates provided by a friend of Tutubi who recently went to Boracay.
The best way to get to Mt. Luho is on-board an ATV-- all terrain vehicles -- that can be rented from various ATV rental shots in barangay Yapak (a tricycle ride away from White Beach)
All Terrain vehicles (ATV) parked near Mount Luho Viewpoint. Most of the off-roaders were Koreans and other foreigners
The ATVs are automatic so it only has brakes and accelerators and designed for safe use on rought roads (as long as you drive properly and wear proper safety equipment and features). Usual route is to go up to Mt. Luho and Butterfly Garden of Fairways and Bluewater Golf and Country Club
ATV Rental Companies in Boracay:
G1 ATV (near Eco Village) in Hagdan: P500/hour
Best One Rentals: the largest ATV rental company on Boracay Island, near
Diniwid Beach
Most of the shops can be found near the gate of Fairways and Bluewater. Dune Buggies and ATV rental rates in Boracay range from P300/hour to P1000/hour depends on size of the vehicle.
Do you need a drivers license to drive an ATV in Boracay? Legally, yes, for it's similar to a motorcycle where you're required to have the drivers license inclusion 1. But as always, the law is not enforced strictly.
You may call ATV rental company's telephone number for the latest rates, price discounts and reservations...but if you're on a limited budget and want to explore Boracay's off-the-beaten-track attractions, you can also rent out motorcycles or charter tricycles (per hour rate starts at P100 depends on your haggling skills) for cheap DIY Boracay adventure tours.
Related Posts on Boracay Island:
Umagang Kay Ganda in Boracay
Diniwid Beach
Cheap Boracay Package
ATM in Boracay
Disappointing Stay at Boracay Courtyard
Renting ATVs and dune buggies, bug cars, bike rental, motorbike rental
Read more after the jump!
Herewith is updated information on Boracay ATV retal rates provided by a friend of Tutubi who recently went to Boracay.
The best way to get to Mt. Luho is on-board an ATV-- all terrain vehicles -- that can be rented from various ATV rental shots in barangay Yapak (a tricycle ride away from White Beach)
All Terrain vehicles (ATV) parked near Mount Luho Viewpoint. Most of the off-roaders were Koreans and other foreignersThe ATVs are automatic so it only has brakes and accelerators and designed for safe use on rought roads (as long as you drive properly and wear proper safety equipment and features). Usual route is to go up to Mt. Luho and Butterfly Garden of Fairways and Bluewater Golf and Country Club
ATV Rental Companies in Boracay:
G1 ATV (near Eco Village) in Hagdan: P500/hour
Best One Rentals: the largest ATV rental company on Boracay Island, near
Diniwid Beach
Most of the shops can be found near the gate of Fairways and Bluewater. Dune Buggies and ATV rental rates in Boracay range from P300/hour to P1000/hour depends on size of the vehicle.
Do you need a drivers license to drive an ATV in Boracay? Legally, yes, for it's similar to a motorcycle where you're required to have the drivers license inclusion 1. But as always, the law is not enforced strictly.
You may call ATV rental company's telephone number for the latest rates, price discounts and reservations...but if you're on a limited budget and want to explore Boracay's off-the-beaten-track attractions, you can also rent out motorcycles or charter tricycles (per hour rate starts at P100 depends on your haggling skills) for cheap DIY Boracay adventure tours.
Related Posts on Boracay Island:
Umagang Kay Ganda in Boracay
Diniwid Beach
Cheap Boracay Package
ATM in Boracay
Disappointing Stay at Boracay Courtyard
Renting ATVs and dune buggies, bug cars, bike rental, motorbike rental
Labels: Aklan, Boracay, Western Visayas
posted by backpacking philippines @ 10:47 PM,
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Ayala Malls Holyweek Schedule: Glorietta to Marquee Mall
12 March 2010
Tutubi knows most people will leave Metro Manila during Holy Week, but for those who won't be escaping the summer sun of the metropolis to the beach or Visita Iglesia outside Mega Manila here's the mall operating hours of Ayala Malls for Holy Week 2010 supplied by a friend of Tutubi working at one of the malls.
Herewith is the schedules of Ayala Malls Holy Week 2010:
March 29, 2010 Monday NORMAL SCHEDULE 10am to 9pm
March 30, 2010 Tuesday NORMAL SCHEDULE 10am to 9pm
March 31, 2010 Wednesday NORMAL SCHEDULE 10am to 9pm
April 1, 2010 Maundy Thursday CLOSED
April 2, 2010 Good Friday CLOSED
April 3, 2010 Black Saturday OPEN (10am to 10pm) (others up to 9pm only)
April 4, 2010 Easter Sunday OPEN (10am to 10pm) (others up to 9pm only)
Normal schedules of malls: Mondays to Thursdays is from 10am to 9pm and 10am to 10pm on Fridays to Sundays.
Ayala Malls:
Trinoma, Glorietta, Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Marquee Mall (Angeles City, Pampanga) and Ayala Center (Cebu).
Bonifacio High Street will be closed on Holy Thursday and Good Friday except for some restaurants around the mall. there are also station of the cross at the Fort.
No information yet for Market! Market in Bonifacio Global City, Araneta Center (Gateway Mall, Ali Mall), Greenhills Shopping Center, Tiendesitas, Eastwood City Mall, Sta. Lucia, Victory Mall, Starmall, Metropolis et al
Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place Malate and Forum Robinsons (Pioneer) are all closed except Robinsons Tagaytay (similar to SM baguio) which is open and on regular mall hours.
Walter Mart community malls, as observed by Tutubi last year, were open even during Holy Thursday and Good Friday but no information if theaters/cinemas were open for movie screenings.
Related Posts:
SM malls Holy Week 2010 Schedule
MRT, LRT Holy Week 2010
Read more after the jump!
Herewith is the schedules of Ayala Malls Holy Week 2010:
March 29, 2010 Monday NORMAL SCHEDULE 10am to 9pm
March 30, 2010 Tuesday NORMAL SCHEDULE 10am to 9pm
March 31, 2010 Wednesday NORMAL SCHEDULE 10am to 9pm
April 1, 2010 Maundy Thursday CLOSED
April 2, 2010 Good Friday CLOSED
April 3, 2010 Black Saturday OPEN (10am to 10pm) (others up to 9pm only)
April 4, 2010 Easter Sunday OPEN (10am to 10pm) (others up to 9pm only)
Normal schedules of malls: Mondays to Thursdays is from 10am to 9pm and 10am to 10pm on Fridays to Sundays.
Ayala Malls:
Trinoma, Glorietta, Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Marquee Mall (Angeles City, Pampanga) and Ayala Center (Cebu).
Bonifacio High Street will be closed on Holy Thursday and Good Friday except for some restaurants around the mall. there are also station of the cross at the Fort.
No information yet for Market! Market in Bonifacio Global City, Araneta Center (Gateway Mall, Ali Mall), Greenhills Shopping Center, Tiendesitas, Eastwood City Mall, Sta. Lucia, Victory Mall, Starmall, Metropolis et al
Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Place Malate and Forum Robinsons (Pioneer) are all closed except Robinsons Tagaytay (similar to SM baguio) which is open and on regular mall hours.
Walter Mart community malls, as observed by Tutubi last year, were open even during Holy Thursday and Good Friday but no information if theaters/cinemas were open for movie screenings.
Related Posts:
SM malls Holy Week 2010 Schedule
MRT, LRT Holy Week 2010
posted by backpacking philippines @ 10:53 PM,
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Camping, Climbing, Trekking Mt. Pulag Banned Indefinitely
10 March 2010
Tutubi, for some time now, has been eyeing a trek to Mt. Pulag, the Philippines' second highest peak and the home numerous unique species and lots of still undocumented flora and fauna
Although he's hearing news about the beauty of the pristine place up high in the clouds, there are also various reports of environmental destruction particularly the still pervasive kaingin method of slash and burn that destroy the unique habitat and ecosystem of the place.
A recent Inquirer.net news article is both a disappointment and welcome news for Tutubi that a closure of several trails of Mt. Pulag will allow the forest to heal and prevent forest fires.
Tutubi supports such initiatives, much like the closure of Mt Banahaw to trekkers, to allow the forest to heal and protect the mountain from further destruction and also irresponsible tourists and trekkers who leave their trash on the mountain trail (even campers and climbers from some "educated" mountaineering groups do this)
For all you aspiring trekkers and mountain climbers, please be reminded of the old saying: "Take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but footprints"
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Mt. Pulag National Park, with an elevation of 2,992 meters above sea level, has various trails via Kabayan. Benguet. This off-limits policy will affect the livelihood of tour guides, sherpas, and summer Mt. Pulag tour operators will lose business while this is in effect but the greater good will result in this initiative.
Read more after the jump!
Although he's hearing news about the beauty of the pristine place up high in the clouds, there are also various reports of environmental destruction particularly the still pervasive kaingin method of slash and burn that destroy the unique habitat and ecosystem of the place.
A recent Inquirer.net news article is both a disappointment and welcome news for Tutubi that a closure of several trails of Mt. Pulag will allow the forest to heal and prevent forest fires.
Tutubi supports such initiatives, much like the closure of Mt Banahaw to trekkers, to allow the forest to heal and protect the mountain from further destruction and also irresponsible tourists and trekkers who leave their trash on the mountain trail (even campers and climbers from some "educated" mountaineering groups do this)
For all you aspiring trekkers and mountain climbers, please be reminded of the old saying: "Take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but footprints"
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Mt. Pulag National Park, with an elevation of 2,992 meters above sea level, has various trails via Kabayan. Benguet. This off-limits policy will affect the livelihood of tour guides, sherpas, and summer Mt. Pulag tour operators will lose business while this is in effect but the greater good will result in this initiative.
Labels: Advocacies
posted by backpacking philippines @ 8:37 PM,
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Sabin Resort Hotel, Ormoc, Leyte
09 March 2010
If you ask an Ormocanon on where's the best place to stay in Ormoc, the usual answer would be Sabin Resort Hotel, a beachfront facility a few minutes drive (or jeepney ride) away from Ormoc City proper.
Tutubi was able to visit the place recently and offers a few pictures of the place as well as his observations and impressions of Sabin Resort Hotel but no full-blown review on food, staff and service as he did not actually stay there.
Photos of Sabin Resort Hotel:
Sabin Resort Hotel's swimming pool, really nice, well-lit at night and surrounds the main building where overnight accommodations at the resort lie.
One of the "living rooms" with native furniture in use
Sabin Resort Hotel is a beach front resort, nice sunset but the beach is actually rocky, so don't get your hopes up for a nice beach resort in Ormoc
Review of Sabin Resort Hotel:
Note: Tutubi only inspected the place and didn't actually stay there (he stayed at OCCCI Hostel in the middle of Ormoc). All he can say is that the swimming pool looks really nice, snakes around the resort facility but the beach, being a beach front resort, is far from being good, no white sand beaches in this part of the world called Ormoc Bay, probably why Sabin is a resort but not a beach resort.
Room Rates: With 60 rooms available, a Superior room start at P1600.00/room while on the upper end is the Presidential Suite at P3800/room. Extra bed at P400/person.
Sabin Resort Hotel
Telephone Numbers: +63.53.255.3801; +63.53.255.3802; +63.53.255.3803
Official Website: http://www.sabinresort.com
Please call Sabin Resort Hotel contact numbers for updated room rates, ballroom for events (weddings, baptisms, conferences) or visit their official website.
For related posts on Ormoc City, you may click the Ormoc Category/Label below.
Read more after the jump!
Tutubi was able to visit the place recently and offers a few pictures of the place as well as his observations and impressions of Sabin Resort Hotel but no full-blown review on food, staff and service as he did not actually stay there.
Photos of Sabin Resort Hotel:
Sabin Resort Hotel's swimming pool, really nice, well-lit at night and surrounds the main building where overnight accommodations at the resort lie.
One of the "living rooms" with native furniture in use
Sabin Resort Hotel is a beach front resort, nice sunset but the beach is actually rocky, so don't get your hopes up for a nice beach resort in OrmocReview of Sabin Resort Hotel:
Note: Tutubi only inspected the place and didn't actually stay there (he stayed at OCCCI Hostel in the middle of Ormoc). All he can say is that the swimming pool looks really nice, snakes around the resort facility but the beach, being a beach front resort, is far from being good, no white sand beaches in this part of the world called Ormoc Bay, probably why Sabin is a resort but not a beach resort.
Room Rates: With 60 rooms available, a Superior room start at P1600.00/room while on the upper end is the Presidential Suite at P3800/room. Extra bed at P400/person.
Sabin Resort Hotel
Telephone Numbers: +63.53.255.3801; +63.53.255.3802; +63.53.255.3803
Official Website: http://www.sabinresort.com
Please call Sabin Resort Hotel contact numbers for updated room rates, ballroom for events (weddings, baptisms, conferences) or visit their official website.
For related posts on Ormoc City, you may click the Ormoc Category/Label below.
Labels: Eastern Visayas, Hotels and Resorts, Leyte, Ormoc, Resorts
posted by backpacking philippines @ 9:02 PM,
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Baguio Cathedral: Mass Schedule, Then and Now Photos
"I visit Baguio cathedral every time I'm in Baguio" claimed by Tutubi's officemate that's why even if it's getting late and "millions" of people crowding the narrow snake roads of Baguio City, they hied off to the hill where The Our Lady of Atonement, the formal name of Baguio Cathedral, stands.
Pictures of Baguio Cathedral, now and then:
Picture of Baguio Cathedral at Night taken using a lamp post to steady the shot (Tutubi is too lazy to drag a tripod in most of his travels)
Our Lady of Atonement, Baguio Cathedral photo (circa 2004) when it was the still "single." You'll readily notice modifications to the church structure. It's not possible to take an uncluttered photo of the church now, thanks to lamp posts and other eyesore structures at the place
Baguio Cathedral Mass Schedules:
Sunday: hourly morning masses start from 5am to 12nn; afternoon masses at 3pm to 7pm. All masses in English except 5am and 9am masses in Ilocano and 10am mass in Tagalog.
Weekdays:
6am, 6:30am, 7am, 12:15pm, 5:15pm (daily novena at 4:30pm)
Saturdays:
6am, 6:30am, 7am, 12:15pm, and anticipated masses at 5pm and 6pm
Expect Baguio Cathedral to be full of people during the Panagbenga Festival as well as summer pilgrims during Holy Week.
Read more after the jump!
Pictures of Baguio Cathedral, now and then:
Picture of Baguio Cathedral at Night taken using a lamp post to steady the shot (Tutubi is too lazy to drag a tripod in most of his travels)
Our Lady of Atonement, Baguio Cathedral photo (circa 2004) when it was the still "single." You'll readily notice modifications to the church structure. It's not possible to take an uncluttered photo of the church now, thanks to lamp posts and other eyesore structures at the placeBaguio Cathedral Mass Schedules:
Sunday: hourly morning masses start from 5am to 12nn; afternoon masses at 3pm to 7pm. All masses in English except 5am and 9am masses in Ilocano and 10am mass in Tagalog.
Weekdays:
6am, 6:30am, 7am, 12:15pm, 5:15pm (daily novena at 4:30pm)
Saturdays:
6am, 6:30am, 7am, 12:15pm, and anticipated masses at 5pm and 6pm
Expect Baguio Cathedral to be full of people during the Panagbenga Festival as well as summer pilgrims during Holy Week.
Labels: Baguio City, Churches, Cordillera, Cordillera Administrative Region
posted by backpacking philippines @ 7:21 PM,
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