Friday, September 18, 2015

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

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This replica/reconstruction of Hotel de Oriente is just one of several magnificent houses and structures inside Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Bagac, Bataan. Thank you to the Tourism Officer of Bagac, Migs, for accompanying us to this wonderful resort.

Dambana ng Kagitingan

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We’ve visited the Dambana ng Kagitingan in Pilar, Bataan a day before the National Heroes Day 2015. It’s between Balanga and Bagac, Bataan. I believe every Filipino should visit this wonderful shrine.

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Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Wawa Dam (Montalban Dam)

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Wawa Dam is located in Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal. It’s also called Montalban Dam.

It used to provide water to residents of Manila in the early 1900s.

Monday, June 8, 2015

Sunday, June 7, 2015

Saturday, June 6, 2015

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Smile

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Picture taken at the Sumakah (Suman, Mangga, Kasoy, Hamaka) Festival 2015 in Antipolo City.

Monday, May 18, 2015

Majorette

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She’s one of the several majorettes at the Sumakah Festival 2015 in Antipolo City. Sumakah is all about suman, kasoy, mangga, street dancing, bands, floats and drum and lyre.

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Sumakah Festival 2015–Gold

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Picture taken at the recent Sumakah Festival (Suman, Mangga, Kasoy, Hamaka) 2015 in Antipolo City. Hamaka is the Tagalog word for hammock. I have no idea how it ended up being popular in Antipolo City.

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Sumbrero

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Nope. This photo was not taken at the Rodeo Festival of Masbate. This picture was taken at the Sumakah Festival in Antipolo City. Sumakah is short for Suman, Mangga, Kasoy and Hamaka (hammock).

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Sumakah Festival 2015

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Sumakah Festival 2015 is celebrated in Antipolo City. It’s short for Suman, Mangga, Kasoy and Balimbing (I have no idea why it’s “h”). It’s my first time to attend it last May 9, 2015.

Friday, April 24, 2015

St. John Cathedral, Dagupan City

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Old façade of St John Cathedral in Dagupan City. Taken during the Gilon Gilon ed Baley 2015.

Yellow

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One of the 19 contingents to the Dagupan Bangus Festival 2015. Taken last April 17, 2015 during the Gilon Gilon ed Baley in Dagupan City.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

Spectators

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Taken during the Gilon Gilon ed Baley in Dagupan City last April 17, 2015. There was a huge number of spectators on the opening day of the Bangus Festival 2015

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Opening Day of Bangus Festival 2015

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Picture taken during the Gilon Gilon ed Baley 2015 – the opening day of the month-long celebration of Bangus Festival 2015 in Dagupan City, Pangasinan.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Dagupan Bangus Festival 2015

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Kids performing during the Gilon Gilon ed Baley – the opening day of the weeklong Bangus Festival 2015. Taken last April 17, 2015.

Monday, April 20, 2015

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Gilon Gilon ed Baley 2015

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Gilon Gilon ed Baley is the start of the Dagupan Bangus Festival 2015. This was taken last April 17, 2015. I hope someone could translate what Gilon Gilon ed Baley means.

Saturday, April 4, 2015

The Dead Body of Christ

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The Dead Body of Christ is being attended by His followers, including Joseph of Arimathea and the Virgin Mary (at the back). Picture taken during Good Friday 2015 in Pasig City.

The Pieta of Pasig City

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This version of The Pieta was taken during Good Friday 2015 in Pasig City.

Friday, April 3, 2015

Good Friday Procession

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Good Friday procession at Pasig City, near the City Hall. #GoodFriday2015 #HolyWeek2015

Saturday, March 28, 2015

First Flight

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It was my first time to ride a hot air balloon (even for just a few feet above ground) at the Lubao International Balloon Festival 2015. Tomorrow, March 26, 2015 is the last day of this wonderful event.

The Gate of #LubaoIBF2015

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The gate of the Lubao International Balloon Festival may be simple but the sights of the participating international balloons, is amazing. Tomorrow, March 29, 2015 is the last day of the #LubaoIBF2015.

Flamethrower

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Detail of the flamethrower of a hot air balloon. Photo taken at the 2nd Lubao International Balloon Festival in Lubao, Pampanga. Tomorrow is the last day of #LubaoIBF2015

Friday, March 27, 2015

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Wild Flowers

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I have no idea what’s the exact scientific names of these flowers but these are very abundant in Baguio City. Picture taken during the Panagbenga 2015 festival.

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Key Chains

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This picture was taken at Baguio City, near the famous Lion landmark. These key chains are very popular and are a symbol of Baguio City.

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Friday, March 13, 2015

Asi Taulava At Panagbenga 2015

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Basketball player Asi Taulava was at Panagbenga 2015 along with other NLEX Road Warriors players.

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Cute Dog

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Picture taken at Baguio City during the most recent Panagbenga 2015 celebration.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Ogie Alcasid at Panagbenga 2015 Grand Parade

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Comedian, singer and product endorser (for M Lhuiller Pawnshop) Ogie Alcasid is one of the celebrities who joined the Panagbenga 2015 Grand Parade at Session Road, Baguio City.

Richard Moico at Panagbenga Grand Parade 2015

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Richard Moico is one of the celebrities present during Panagbenga 2015. He is an endorser of Psalmstre New Placenta For Men, along with June Macasaet (in dark barong in the background).

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Pancit Canton

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This delicious Pancit Canton (also spelled as Pansit Canton) is from King Chef, located at the 2nd floor of Lucky Chinatown in Binondo, Manila.

Balloons

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Picture taken at the 19th Hot Air Balloon in Clark, Pampanga. See you guys next year for the 20th Hot Air Balloon Festival.

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Mt. Arayat and the Balloon Festival

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Mt Arayat is in the background. This is my first time to attend the Hot Air Balloon Festival of Clark, Pampanga. Hope to see you guys next year for the 20th Hot Air Balloon Festival.

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Balloon Festival 2015

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Finally, I was able to attend the famous Balloon Festival in Clark, Pampanga. It was my first time to attend and I’ll definitely attend next year’s 20th Balloon Festival 2016.

Friday, January 16, 2015

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Just Another Boat

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Just another boat. This picture was taken near Maryland Beach Resort, Nasugbu, Batangas.

Monday, January 12, 2015