Growing up, I would always pass by this Church as a “panata” (English: ritual) with my family. I didn’t really enjoy how crowded it got and the “miraculous” essence of it only passed up as a hype to me. I guess it is only now as an adult in search […]
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In 4 Grandeur Shots: World’s Famous El Nido’s Big Lagoon Is Simply Spectacular
Found in the far east coast of Miniloc Island is one of El Nido’s most celebrated wonders. Chances are you haven’t been to Palawan, but you have, in one way or another, had a quick sneak peek on the Big Lagoon’s striking features— humongous limestone pieces perfectly lined beside blazing blue […]
Kayumkuman Island: Paradise, Found Here In Basilan
Kayumkuman Island is a truly beautiful piece of paradise located in Masulo, Basilan. It is a remote island, requiring over half an hour boat ride from the town pier. There are very few houses in the island, but is often uninhabited, as most of the people are either fishing or not in the area. […]
Meet “Dagoy” the Dinagyang Warrior
Who is Dagoy? Dagoy is the friendly Aeta kid-mascot of Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival who stands 6’9”. Yes, you read that right. He’s a mascot who has since evolved from being a mere icon. He’s a product of the imagination and desire of the people who are working vigorously to make […]
My Hometown: Iloilo City
For the first entry on travel, what else would be the best place to highlight but the wonderful city of Iloilo. Being my hometown and living most of my life there, I’d say it is one place that has gone along with the times yet retaining it’s old provincial feel. […]
The Charie Chronicles: Tacloban’s Tikog Crafts
“Tikog” is a special reed grass which grows in swampy areas along rice fields and has solid, jointless, and usually triangular stems. Here are some of the tikog bag designs: “Woven Tikog bags (banig bags). TIKOG is a kind of grass that looks like rice longer in length, 300 pesos […]
Basey Banig Weavers Build A Name For Filipino Expo
Why Guimaras Prohibits Import of Mangoes to the Island Province
Mangoes are the most celebrated fruit in the Philippines! When we say mangoes, first thing that comes to mind is to ask where it came from and, when you hear the magic word “Guimaras” you’ll know that you’re in for a treat of the sweetest fruit in the Philippines. Guimaras is an […]
Top 5 CDO Pasalubongs
1.) Vjandep Pastel – “VJ”-Virgilio Jose, “AND” “EP”-Eleanor Popera or VjANDEP is best known for its filled buns called “pastels”. Hailed as the “Pride of Camiguin”, its famous product is now one of the most sought after goodies and pasalubong treats. 2.) SLERS Chicharon – is Cagayan de Oro’s Favorite snack item. Made from […]
Iloilo’s San Joaquin Parish: A Symbol of the Victory of Good Over Evil
The church of San Joaquin is a Roman Catholic parish that was built during the Spanish era in the late 1800’s. It is the main church of the municipality located in Poblacion, San Joaquin, 5024 Iloilo. READ: Possibly One of Asia’s Most Beautiful Cemeteries: The Camposanto de San Joaquin The San […]
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