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by Angel Bonifacio on July 23, 2012 Is the beach too far from your home? Do you feel the vastness of the ocean daunting? Are you scared of the sudden drop of the seafloor? Are you afraid to let your kids play on the beach because they might go too far from the shore? And do you just hate the stinging saltwater and the sea creatures that crawl and bite your feet? Well, if you want to cool off this summer but don’t want to go to the beach, then Splash Island is the perfect choice for you. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on July 23, 2012 Do you think “Cloud 9” is now becoming more of a “Crowd 9”? Undeniably, the “Cloud 9” surfing spot is getting more and more popular and although it is a positive thing, it also has some drawbacks. A lot of surfers are now crowding the site, thus spoiling an individual’s optimum experience of riding the waves. That’s why local surfers compiled a list of secluded surfing spots with quality waves as well. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 23, 2012 Bataan is getting popular nowadays because of its shares of natural attractions that draw the attention of many visitors throughout the country. The province is dubbed as the “Cradle of Heroes” for its unbeatable contributions that once marked the Philippine history. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on July 23, 2012 PACEM stands for “Peace and Care for Earth Ministry.” PACEM Eco-Park, located along Sumulong Highway, was established in 1994 by Assumption College, Antipolo, to educate people about the critical and significant role that our environment plays in our today’s struggling world. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 23, 2012 Dinalupihan Nature Center is a forest reservation ideal for picnics and camping activities. The cool water of the pool offers a fun place for visitors bent on having a dip. For the more adventurous, they can go jungle trekking. To savor the best out of this place, visitor may stay at the specially designated camping grounds or rent one of the shanties for overnight stay. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 23, 2012 TriNoma (Triangle North of Manila) is a large shopping mall in Quezon City, Philippines, owned by property development firm Ayala Land Inc. Opened in 2007, the mall is located on the side of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, near the North Avenue MRT Station in Quezon City. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 23, 2012 Balanga Catholic Church Belfry, a ministration of Balanga, Bataan which formerly belonged to Abucay, became an independent missionary center in 1739. Rev. Benito Rivas, O.P., strengthened this church by fortifying its wall. Rev. Juan Antonio Vicente, O.P, on the other hand, roofed it with galvanized iron and decorated the interior. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 23, 2012 Bataan rings a chord in the heart of every Filipino. It is a symbol of democracy and freedom – a memorial to the gallant Filipino-American defenders of Bataan who fought decisive battles that delayed the timetable of the well-equipped and better-trained Japanese Imperial forces, and changed the course of history in the Pacific. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 23, 2012 SM City North EDSA is the largest shopping mall in the Philippines and third in the world in terms of leasable area (482,878 square meters). It is operated by SM Prime Holdings, a local holding company in the Philippines, the biggest retail and mall operator in Southeast Asia. Located at the intersection of North Avenue and Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Quezon City, SM City North EDSA opened on November 25, 1985. The original concept offered a variety of tenants and flagship stores. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 23, 2012 Bataan community organization in Morong named Bantay Pawikan, Inc. started the first community-based conservation program of Marine Turtles with the help of UNDP-GEF-SGP-PRRM and the Provincial Government in 1999. Soon other communities and groups in neighboring towns replicated the conservation work and is going on up to present. » Read More
