1) Villalon Mansio The Villalon Mansion, also referred as the “House on the Hill,” is one of the known haunted houses in Cebu. It once served as the residence of a rich Cebuano clan, and the mansion used to attract plenty of visitors. Now, it is off-limits to outsiders. […]
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Bulingan Falls
Bulingan Falls is truly a natural wonder given as a gift to the island of Basilan. Hidden in the dense forest of Lamitan City, the falls feature clear waters cascading through a wall of natural rock formation. For more photos and videos, please visit our feature article Bulingan Falls of Lamitan, […]
Chapel of Cartwheels
The Chapel of Cartwheels is surely Manapla’s pride. Built during the hacienda days of the 60’s, the Chapel of Cartwheels in Hacienda Rosalia in the town of Manapla continues to attract tourists in the province of Negros Occidental. The small church is made from farm implements such as cartwheels, plows, […]
When in Antique: Seek Out Seco Island
The island has a 1.5-kilometer stretch of fine white sand beach with turquoise waters. It’s the perfect getaway island for those who want to escape the city. It’s a place where you can commune with the sea, and feel like one of the mermaids in “Dyesebel” resting in an island […]
For The Rainy Season, A Slow Cooked Bacolod Soup For The Soul
While rainy days call for a hot mug of coffee or a steaming cup of tea, in Bacolod, locals favor the city’s famous beef soup called Cansi, an intense yet hearty beef soup flavored with Batwan, a citrus fruit endemic to Western Visayas that adds a distinctively sour punch to the dish. [related: Serving Bacolod’s Comfort […]
Falling in Love on Top of Mt. Puting Bato: Overlooking 5 Mindanao Provinces & City
It’s easy to fall in love when you’re on top of the world, looking down and seeing the beauty of Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley, Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental, and Davao City in one sweeping view. Having been invited countless times to scale Mt. Puting Bato in Samal and telling me […]
The Virgin Mountaintop Waterfalls No Travel Magazine Has Published — Until Now
The green in the fields of Tabun-acan in the town of Pilar, Capiz is mostly sugarcane; there are few ricefields, and even fewer trees except in the mountains where nobody is allowed to cut them. Tabun-acan is most accessible through the town of Lutod-lutod (now renamed as President Roxas, which […]
Classic & Pinoy: Your Cassava Cake Recipe
Cassava Cake is made of freshly grated cassava, eggs, coconut milk, and sugar. It is baked in round tin molds or the regular rectangular cake pan. Ingredients Cassava Cake Mix: 2 lbs grated cassava 1 1/4 oz. condensed milk 1 1/2 oz. evaporated milk 1 1/4 oz. coconut milk 1 1/3 […]
Cebu’s Castle Church: Simala Shrine in Sibonga
Visit the castle-like Simala Church in Sibonga, Cebu not just his Holy Week but all throughout the year. Holy Mass Schedule at Birhen sa Simala: Sunday – 12:00nn & 3:30pm Monday to Friday – 12:00nn Saturday – 10:30am 13th of the month – 10:30am & 3:30pm Aside from […]
Bakas River: Bulacan’s Underrated Tourist Spot
Hit morning talk show Magandang Buhay recently decided to give back to their wonderful hosts by creating special episodes dedicated to Jolina Magdangal-Escueta, Karla Estrada, and Melai Cantiveros-Francisco. The episodes are meant to explore and showcase the hometowns of the three moms, and hopefully, help a few locals along the […]