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The Historical Cagsawa Ruins of Daraga, Albay

The Historical Cagsawa Ruins of Daraga, Albay

by Rjay Reyes on July 7, 2014
Situated in Albay, Cagsawa Ruins is a historical landmark that serves as the centerpiece of the Cagsawa Ruins Park where tourists can enjoy the scenic view of Mayon Volcano. The ruins also stood as an image of Bicol region’s magnificent landscape for almost two centuries. It symbolizes Bicol’s rich history together with the strength and flexibility of the people towards calamities and ravages of Mother Nature.
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Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival 2014: A Colorful Festival of Festivals

Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival 2014: A Colorful Festival of Festivals

by Rjay Reyes on July 1, 2014
The Leyte province through the provincial government of Leyte and Pintados Foundation Inc. has once again held its annual Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival to showcase Leyte and Samar’s early tattooed inhabitants called Pintados. The festival also exhibits the rich culture and heritage of the provinces. Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival was first celebrated on June 29, 1987.
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Tacloban held Sangyaw Festival Pasasalamat 2014 successfully

Tacloban held Sangyaw Festival Pasasalamat 2014 successfully

by Rjay Reyes on July 1, 2014
Tacloban moves on with Sangyaw Festival after being devastated by Typhoon “Haiyan” (locally known as Yolanda) seven months ago. Sangyaw is a very old Waray word which means “to herald news”. The festival began in 1974 and was spearheaded by then First Lady Imelda Marcos but later discontinued by the next administration.
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The Beautifully Designed Queen of Peace Church of Bacolod

The Beautifully Designed Queen of Peace Church of Bacolod

by Rjay Reyes on June 27, 2014
Located in the City of Smiles is a church that is dedicated to the Our Lady of Peace or Queen of Peace, a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Roman Catholic Church. The Our lady is best represented in art holding a dove and an olive branch which symbolize peace. She is the patroness of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary religious order, founded by Peter Coudrin in Paris during the French Revolution.
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The Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church of Luna, La Union

The Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church of Luna, La Union

by Rjay Reyes on June 25, 2014
Luna is a town situated in La Union province, it is known for its beautiful beaches and other tourist destination that includes the ruins of an old Spanish tower named as Baluarte. The town also serves as a pilgrimage site as it homes the Miraculous Shrine of Our Lady of Namacpacan in the St. Catherine of Alexandria Church.
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St. Ferdinand Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando City

St. Ferdinand Metropolitan Cathedral of San Fernando City

by Rjay Reyes on June 21, 2014
San Fernando City is the provincial capital of Pampanga and the regional centre of Central Luzon. It is popularly known as the “Christmas Capital of the Philippines” and holds a yearly Giant Lantern Festival every December. The city’s majority religion is Roman Catholicism, that is why it is under the jurisdiction of Roman Catholic Archiocese of San Fernando and headed by the Most Reverend Paciano Aniceto, D.D.
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 Iglesia de San Luis de Tolosa de Baler: The Siege of Baler

Iglesia de San Luis de Tolosa de Baler: The Siege of Baler

by Rjay Reyes on June 6, 2014
The Iglesia de San Luis de Tolosa de Baler/San Luis Obispo de Tolosa is otherwise known as the Baler Catholic Church and it’s a church that has a great history. The historic church was constructed in 1611 from stones and bricks. The structure is dedicated to San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and is famous for the Siege of Baler that happened during the revolution of 1898 to 1899 followed by the defeat of the Spanish occupation forces.
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Panagbenga Festival 2014: The Color and Excitement Continues

Panagbenga Festival 2014: The Color and Excitement Continues

by Christian Mack on March 8, 2014
On its 19 year and incarnation, the Panagbenga Festival of Baguio, known as the Summer Capital of the Philippines, continues its legacy this 2014 of bringing color and excitement to the city. Millions come to the City to take part of the revelry each year drawn by great program, floats, activities, parades and attractions.
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Summer in the Philippines

Summer in the Philippines

by Xtian Mack on February 14, 2014
While it's still considered spring in some countries around the world, summer is already creeping in over the Philippines. Indeed, one particularly discovers that the Philippines is a tropical country during this warmest of seasons.
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Padre Jose Burgos National Museum

Padre Jose Burgos National Museum

by Jane Dacumos on February 1, 2014
Because of his significant contributions toward the struggle for Philippine independence, the people of Vigan commemorate the noble deeds of Padre Jose Burgos and keep his memories alive with the establishment of the Padre Jose Burgos National Museum.
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