Journey to Zambales, the Land of Attractions
by Jhaypee Guia on August 1, 2012Zambales is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba. Zambales is served by the Subic Bay International Airport, which is located in Cubi Point in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. The Freeport Zone is host to many tourist attractions which include casinos, beach resorts, parks, beachside huts and cottages and historical sites. The Scarborough Shoal is internationally recognized as a part of Zambales Province.
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Explore the Wonders of Tarlac
by Jhaypee Guia on August 1, 2012Tarlac is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in Luzon Island. Its capital is Tarlac City. It is a province that is rich both in historical treasures as well as natural wonders, which is why Tarlac has become a destination for the curious and adventurous from all over the Philippines.
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Revisiting the History of Plaridel
by Jane Dacumos on July 24, 2012As 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.
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Head to the Prosperous City of Pampanga!
by Jane Dacumos on July 24, 2012Nestled 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.
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Places of Worship in Pampanga
by Jane Dacumos on July 24, 2012The 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.
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