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by Jane Dacumos on July 25, 2012 Referred to as the Little Baguio of the South, Pasonanca Eco-Park is one the country's most premier tourist spot. Opened in June 2004, the park was developed in 1912 under Pershing's administration with only one swimming pool. Two pools were added under Climaco's term. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 24, 2012 As with the other towns in Bulacan, Plaridel has its prominent place in Philippine History. It is the site of the Battle of Quingua during the Philippine-American War as part of the defense of the First Philippine Republic against the Northern Campaign of the American Army. A marker now stands at the site of the battle in Barangay Agnaya in memory of the historical battle happened in the site. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 24, 2012 Nestled in the very heart of the central plains of Luzon, Pampanga derived its name from the Kapampangan language “pampang,” which means “riverbanks” or people living along riverbanks, for it was an ancient empire that once stood along the shore of Zambales in the north and extending as far as Mt. Arayat, the Rio Grande De Pampanga or the great Pampanga River. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 24, 2012 The Kapampangans have been said to be a deeply devout and religious people, and this image is probably best reflected by the sheer number of magnificent churches scattered across the entire province. These churches are the hallmarks of Pampanga's long and rich history, with most of these structures dating back to the Spanish era. Withstanding the test of time, these churches display their splendor to both the devout or to the curious alike as part of Pampanga's unique heritage. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 24, 2012 Our Lady of Divine Grace Parish Church was said to have been established in the year 1768, but a more realistic date would be around the early 1830s. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 24, 2012 Central Luzon State University, or CLSU, is a state university located in a 658-hectare campus in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. The University is the lead agency of the Muñoz Science Community and the seat of the Regional Research and Development Center in Central Luzon. To date, CLSU is one of the premiere institutions for agriculture in the Philippines and in Southeast Asia, known for its researches in aquaculture, ruminants, crops, orchard, and water management researches. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 24, 2012 Betis Catholic Church in Guagua, Pampanga is one of the churches in the country declared by National Museum as a National Treasure. The church was built in the early 1700s and repaired continually throughout the 1800s. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 24, 2012 If Pasay City has its own Nayong Pilipino where one can visit an enticing country with 7,107 islands in just one day, well the province of Pampanga has also its unique theme park showcasing the Filipino culture – Nayong Pilipino sa Clark. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 24, 2012 Taong Putik is an annual celebration in the province of Nueva Ecija. It is originated from a unique practice of the devotees of Saint John the Baptist in Bibiclat, Aliaga, Nueva Ecija. Their bodies are completely coated with mud and adorned with vines, banana leaves or dried coconut leaves to hide their identity and as an act of humility and penance. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 24, 2012 Science City of Muñoz is a city in Central Luzon, Philippines, situated 147 kilometers (91 mi) north of the capital Manila. Due to its rich topography and tropical climate, it is now home to agricultural research and technology centers, committed to the production of information and technological breakthroughs to promote rural development, productivity and food security. » Read More
