Divisoria
by Jane Dacumos on September 26, 2012Who among us doesn’t know the famous Divisoria in Tondo? Have you ever tried to experience it? Located at the heart of Manila, Divisoria is a market district that has been the favorite shopping destination for many Filipinos, especially during Christmas and holidays. Here are my recollections trip during my recent visit to Divisoria as I rediscover one of the most famous places in the Philippines. I am reminded how my mother goes to Divisoria to buy me a pearl necklace every Christmas.
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Malate at its Best
by Jane Dacumos on September 26, 2012Hailed as the center of night life in the Philippines, Malate is one of the old districts in Manila that has been known for its wild night life and party scene. The place has a lot of recreational facilities and amenities that will satisfy the needs of nearby residents as well as tourists and guests. Malate is continuously transforming itself as the center of recreation and entertainment of Manila with more restaurants, boutiques, bars, discos and novelty stores opening for business. The block bounded by the streets; Maria Orosa, Julio Nakpil, Adriatico and Remedios have become synonymous to "street parties," al fresco dining, street dancing and concerts.
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Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Manila
by Jane Dacumos on September 26, 2012Founded in 1620, Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Letran College, or simply Letran, is a private Roman Catholic institution of learning located in Intramuros, Manila. It has the distinction of being the oldest college in the Philippines and the oldest secondary institution in Asia.
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Architectural and Historical Attraction of Bahay Nakpil-Bautista
by Jane Dacumos on September 8, 2012Aside from Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, a prominent Roman Catholic Church in Quiapo, Bahay Nakpil-Bautista is another must-see site in Quiapo. This architectural and historical attraction is an early twentieth-century house that has been made into a museum.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
by Jane Dacumos on September 6, 2012The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the LDS Church or the Mormon Church, is one of the largest and well-known Christian denominations. It originated from the Latter-day Saint movement which is a group of churches and followers who follow the teachings of Jesus Christ restored through Joseph Smith Jr. Their main church is stationed in Salt Lake, Utah.
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