Manila Yacht Club
by Jhaypee Guia on August 9, 2012The Manila Yacht Club (MYC) is a member-only yacht club based in Manila, Philippines, and located in Manila Bay. The club is one of the oldest yacht clubs in Asia.The club is located in one of the major yachting hubs of Southeast Asia, the Philippines, consisting of over 7,100 Islands. The club organizes numerous competitions internationally and regionally. It also co-organizes events. Its members frequently join major international as well as Philippine yacht racing events. This list includes the China Sea Race, begun by the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club in 1962. The other Asian regattas that MYC sailors join include the King's Cup of Thailand and Rajah Muda of Singapore.
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A Promenade Around Malate Church
by Jane Dacumos on August 9, 2012Malate Church is a Baroque-style church which faces a small park just beyond Manila Bay dedicated to Nuestra Senora de Remedios ("Our Lady of Remedies"), the patroness of childbirth. The patron saint is a revered statue of the Virgin Mary in her role as Our Lady of Remedies. It was brought from Spain in 1624 and till this day stands at the altar.
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Roxas Boulevard
by Jhaypee Guia on August 9, 2012Roxas Boulevard, formerly known as Dewey Boulevard, is a boulevard in Metro Manila in the Philippines. The boulevard, which runs along the shores of Manila Bay, is well known for its spectacular sunsets and stretch of coconut trees. The divided roadway has become a trademark of Philippine tourism, famed for its yacht club, hotels, restaurants, commercial buildings and parks.
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San Beda Chapel
by Jhaypee Guia on August 9, 2012The San Beda Chapel is formally known as the Abbey of Our Lady of Monserrat located inside the San Beda College in Mendiola, Manila was built in 1925. Its titular patron is the Sto. Niño de Praga.
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Once Upon a Time in Manila Zoo
by Jane Dacumos on August 9, 2012With a fairly good balance of educational and entertainment attractions, Manila Zoo does its best to appeal to everyone. Located along Adriatico St., Manila, the zoo also has canteens, souvenir shops, boat rentals at the lagoon, and several playgrounds that cater to children and tourists.
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