Club Manila East
by Xtian Mack on March 23, 2013Those living in Manila particularly feel the summer heat and always desire escape to cooler pastures. However, the long drive and travel to beaches and resorts can prove to be a burden. Club Manila East at Km. 24 Manila East Road Taytay, Rizal offers a summer getaway closer to the city, promising a wonderful time out from the sun and from busy city life.
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Ciudad Christhia Resort 9 Waves
by Xtian Mack on March 15, 2013Although the many gorgeous beaches that the Philippines has in abundance are the first places which come to mind when the heat of summer begins to make its presence felt, there are amazing resorts that are just waiting to be discovered just some distance away from Manila. One resort of particular note is Ciudad Christhia Resort 9 Waves, a wondrous place where anyone can rest, relax and play to their heart's content.
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Explore the Valley of Tanay
by Jhaypee Guia on August 8, 2012Tanay is a first class municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. It is located 57 kilometers (35 mi) east of Manila. The majority of the population consists of Tagalogs who live near Laguna de Bay, though there is also a significant percentage of mountain dwelling people living in the northern portions of the municipality. The town's major trades consist of fishing, agriculture and regional commerce. Tanay is also believed to be the birthplace of the Sambal language.
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The Tale of Puente del Diablo
by Jhaypee Guia on August 8, 2012Some call it Punta del Diablo. Yet, since Punta is "point or up" in Spanish and the legend tells of a "bridge", the proper terms seem to be the Spanish Puente. Puente del Diablo in Binangonan, Rizal, is actually a peninsular hill about 20 meters high extending out some 100 meters into the waters of Laguna de Bay. During summer when it has no vegetation growing from its many crags and cracks, its huge, somewhat rectangular rocks give it the appearance of a ruined massive stone bridge.
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Sta. Ursula Parish Church
by Jhaypee Guia on August 8, 2012This two-century old church had been structurally preserved and restored to its historical significance. It was originally a chapel built in the late 15th century by the Franciscan missionaries to gain access to the native settlements around Laguna Lake. By the 17th century, it was expanded into a big church to shelter its growing parishioners. Construction was completed in 1800 through the help of a barangay decree which compelled all delinquent male taxpayers to voluntarily work in the church’s construction.
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