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My mother is turning 75 this July 26 and I want to give her a surprise birthday gift. I was planning a big family get-together for her to make the day extra special. You see, we almost lost her last December. The celebration I was cooking up would be a celebration of […]

My heart skipped a beat the moment we set foot on the port of Puerto Princesa. It’s like stepping into another world.

PUERTO PRINCESA — Palawan is expected to overtake Boracay in three years as the country’s number one tourist destination with Bohol coming in as close second, a tourism stalwart said.

My trip to Palawan was something unplanned. Though going there was on top of a much bigger plan to visit all the provinces in the Philippines, my personal finances forbid such luxury.

I want to visit all the provinces in the Philippines. You might think I have a rather simple ambition. Why the Philippines when most Pinoys would want to travel the world? Don’t get me wrong, I’d like to travel the world as much as the next Pinoy. The reason is simple, I believe in the saying ‘Huwag maging dayuhan sa sariling bayan’ (Dont’t be a stranger in your own country). Don’t you think you should too? Before packing your bags and leaving this country for good, don’t you think she deserves a second look?

If there’s one place in Negros Occidental that you must visit this summer, it’s Sipalay City. Watch the video and you’ll know why.
Part 1
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Part 2
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I noticed that this blog received several visitors through Bacolod City & Negros Occidental forum at SkyscraperCity.com in connection with my previous post on the Best Place to Live. There were several questions raised on the forum but due to some misfortune I could not comment even though I was able to login. If ever […]

It’s an affirmation of my choice. From among 65 cities that were ranked, Bacolod City topped the list of “Best Places to Live” by MoneySense magazine.

Yes, I may sound very sarcastic at times but I do reflect on Lent. This Good Friday, I’m planning to ask friends to go with me to Balaan Bukid in Jordan, Guimaras for the Way of the Cross. On the peak of Balaan Bukid or “Sacred Mountain” is a chapel (Ave Maria Purisima) and a […]

Saw this video from exploreiloilo and I decided I just have to link it here. This video was a joint project of Mayad Studios and Iloilo Convention and Visitors Bureau (ICVB) and I must say they made an excellent job.
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