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by Jane Dacumos on January 30, 2014 Until today, the Chinese way of life is still seen in the streets of Binondo or the famous Chinatown. It has been the center of Chinese life and culture in the Philippines since pre-colonial times. Formerly known as Binundok or Isla de Binondo, the area marks the earliest trade relations of pre-Hispanic Filipino natives dwelling along the Pasig River and Chinese traders who sailed along the South China Sea. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on January 29, 2014 Iloilo has always prided itself in the rich cultural heritage that helped shape the province from its humble beginnings to the thriving and progressive community it is today, and this same heritage has been carefully and vigorously preserved by Museo Iloilo, the repository of the province's history. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on January 28, 2014 When you read the name of the temple, did you think of Ma Cho as in masculine or manly? I know you did! But, this temple is not a temple of or for guys only. It is actually a typical Taoist Temple in La Union, although typical is an understatement indeed. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on January 28, 2014 Built in 1972, the Cebu Taoist Temple is located in Beverly Hills Subdivision in Cebu City. The temple was built by Cebu's substantial Chinese community. With an elevation of 300 meters above sea level, the temple is a towering, multi-tiered, multi-hued attraction accessible by three separate winding routes. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on January 27, 2014 A visit to Laoag will never be complete without a glance at the Gameng Museo or Museo Ilocos Norte. The museum is well maintained for the benefit of the future generations of the province. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on January 25, 2014 Fort Santiago, located in Intramuros, is a famous tourist destination in the Philippines. It is a historical structure that is part of the city’s famous wall – Intramuros. The attraction of the site is a museum where you can find a replica of Dr. Jose Rizal’s prison cell before he was executed. The rest of Fort Santiago has been set up into a beautiful park. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on January 23, 2014 If Cavinti, Laguna has the Pagsanjan Falls, Majayjay has the Taytay Falls. Others call it the Majayjay Falls or even “Imelda Falls”, because ex-First Lady Imelda Marcos financed the promotion of tourism in this place. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on January 23, 2014 Mt. Batulao is located between the towns of Balayan and Nasugbu in the province of Batangas near Tagaytay. This mountain is very popular to many mountaineers because it is situated near the Metro Manila. It is also a recommended climbing destination, mainly because it's very accessible. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on January 22, 2014 Ancestral houses in the Philippines are homes owned and preserved by the same family for several generations as part of the Filipino family culture. These houses can be a simple house or a mansion. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on January 22, 2014 Tagbibinta Falls is one of the many great and majestic waterfalls located in Barangay Coronobe, Maragusan, Compostella Valley. Thousands of tourists every year gather to visit the falls, which is an ideal place to capture the beauty of nature. » Read More
