Visayas Delicacy: Kilawin Lukot (Donsol Sea Hare Secretions) is Like Green Pancit!
25 February 2013
One of Tutubi's favorite questions he asks his friends in several places is this: "what is your place's specialties, delicacies that's only here and not in Manila?" He popped this question successfully in several instances and sometime got no answers, some were delayed responses. In most places, the people Tutubi spoked with were not aware of the things, places and traditions that they take for granted but may be highly sought after by others.
And even though Bohol is not new to Tutubi, as he's been there for about 4 times already, he again asked the question to a local and here's her reply: "try Lukot," it looks like green pancit or green spaghetti (actually like green angel hair pasta to be correct). then he remembered it featured way back on GMA7's Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.
kilawin lukot from Mira Villa Seafood Restaurant, Tagbilaran
Lukot, has almost the same green color as the guso and lato, both seaweeds, but it's not seaweed, it is actually secretion of the sea hare (known in the Visayas as donsol) but not waste or poop, that form like green noodles that's why it's sometimes called marine spaghetti.
The hunt for lukot brought them, not the nearest beach in Bohol to gather lukot, but to Mira Villa Seafood Restaurant in Tagbilaran City to sample the "exotic" delicacy known as lukot (exotic for Luzon denizens like Tutubi).
lukot looks like green pancit
How does lukot actually taste like? texture? It's not slimy nor even have a distinct smell (maybe partly because the vinegar in the kinilaw drowned the smell) and smooth, soft texture but if you have a bad imagination it may feel like chewing/swallowing a worm. Tutubi can't actually describe it but it's good.
Better taste it yourself and find yourself say: kalami gyud!
And even though Bohol is not new to Tutubi, as he's been there for about 4 times already, he again asked the question to a local and here's her reply: "try Lukot," it looks like green pancit or green spaghetti (actually like green angel hair pasta to be correct). then he remembered it featured way back on GMA7's Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho.
Lukot, has almost the same green color as the guso and lato, both seaweeds, but it's not seaweed, it is actually secretion of the sea hare (known in the Visayas as donsol) but not waste or poop, that form like green noodles that's why it's sometimes called marine spaghetti.
The hunt for lukot brought them, not the nearest beach in Bohol to gather lukot, but to Mira Villa Seafood Restaurant in Tagbilaran City to sample the "exotic" delicacy known as lukot (exotic for Luzon denizens like Tutubi).
How does lukot actually taste like? texture? It's not slimy nor even have a distinct smell (maybe partly because the vinegar in the kinilaw drowned the smell) and smooth, soft texture but if you have a bad imagination it may feel like chewing/swallowing a worm. Tutubi can't actually describe it but it's good.
Better taste it yourself and find yourself say: kalami gyud!
Labels: Delicacies, Seafood
posted by GingGoy @ 9:00 PM,
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How to Get to San Juan City Hall: Map, Commute, Directions
24 February 2013
For information of those people who wants to go to San Juan City hall for mayor's permit, business license, real estate tax (amelyar), drivers license for traffic violation tickets, marriage license and birth certificates for local regisrar
How to get to San Juan City Hall
Map of San Juan City Hall (beside Pinaglabanan Shrine) on OpenStreetMap, Click here
How to commute to San Juan City Hall:
from MRT Ortigas Avenue station, ride G Liner or RRCG bus going to Quiapo and alight in front of San Juan City Hall.
Jeepneys also in front of Robinsons Galleria with signboard San Juan can also take you there (minimum fare)
From Quiapo, you can ride the same G Liner, RRCG aircon bus to get you to San Juan City Hall on Pinaglabanan Avenue
Driving Directions to San Juan City Hall:
these routes may not be the best and fastest but the easiest to follow
follow this route to San Juan City Hall from Quezon City: head to EDSA, turn right to Santolan (ilalim) past Ortigas Avenue,
until you see the city hall on Pinaglabanan
from Makati, head towards EDSA, turn left to Ortigas Avenue via the flyover, past La Salle Greenhills, past Greenhills Shopping Center, turn right to Santolan, past White Cross, La Consolacion Convent, The Arena in San Juan (renamed to FilOil Flying V Arena)
How to get to San Juan City Hall
Map of San Juan City Hall (beside Pinaglabanan Shrine) on OpenStreetMap, Click here
How to commute to San Juan City Hall:
from MRT Ortigas Avenue station, ride G Liner or RRCG bus going to Quiapo and alight in front of San Juan City Hall.
Jeepneys also in front of Robinsons Galleria with signboard San Juan can also take you there (minimum fare)
From Quiapo, you can ride the same G Liner, RRCG aircon bus to get you to San Juan City Hall on Pinaglabanan Avenue
Driving Directions to San Juan City Hall:
these routes may not be the best and fastest but the easiest to follow
follow this route to San Juan City Hall from Quezon City: head to EDSA, turn right to Santolan (ilalim) past Ortigas Avenue,
until you see the city hall on Pinaglabanan
from Makati, head towards EDSA, turn left to Ortigas Avenue via the flyover, past La Salle Greenhills, past Greenhills Shopping Center, turn right to Santolan, past White Cross, La Consolacion Convent, The Arena in San Juan (renamed to FilOil Flying V Arena)
Labels: San Juan
posted by GingGoy @ 8:30 PM,
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Second Monday: May 13, 2013 National Election a Holiday?
23 February 2013
In the list of 2013 holidays in the Philippines, Tutubi listed May 13, 2013 as national election as not a regular holiday but
since it's an election day, it's a special non-working holiday: no work, no classes as you need to get home for you to be able to cast your vote at your election precinct.
The date of election is enshrined in the Constitution to be held every second Monday of May.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) pay rules require salaried employees who did not work as paid 100%
For daily wage earners and workers, it means "No work, no pay." See below if it's a double pay day or overtime pay per DOLE pay rules
Tutubi is still a registered voter in Paete, Laguna, hoping to make his only vote count to effect change in his beloved hometown. Imagine going home early in the morning just to vote and go home late in the afternoon?
during the Philippine election of 2010, Tutubi wasn't able to vote as the PCOS machine of the COMELEC malfunctioned and he can't wait for it to be fixed, he left Paete without casting his vote.
The ignorant voters of Paete elected the present mayor :(
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Pay rules on May 13, 2013 as special non-working holiday:
1. If the day is worked, the employee is entitled to 130 percent of his or her daily rate for the first eight hours, and to an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate on the said day for work performed in excess of eight hours; and
2. If the day falls on an employee’s rest day, but he or she worked, he or she is entitled to 150 percent of his or her daily rate for the first eight hours, and to an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate on the said day for work performed in excess of eight hours.
Additional Information:
SM Mall Hours on May 13, 2013: 12nn to 9pm (SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall)
Ayala Malls Schedule: 10am to 9pm: Trinoma Mall, Abreeza Mal, marquee Mall, landmark, Glorietta, Greenbelt Mall, Ayala center
No information on Walter Mart, Alabang Town Center, Festival Mall, The Podium, Festival Mall, Starmall, Eastwood Mall
since it's an election day, it's a special non-working holiday: no work, no classes as you need to get home for you to be able to cast your vote at your election precinct.
The date of election is enshrined in the Constitution to be held every second Monday of May.
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) pay rules require salaried employees who did not work as paid 100%
For daily wage earners and workers, it means "No work, no pay." See below if it's a double pay day or overtime pay per DOLE pay rules
Tutubi is still a registered voter in Paete, Laguna, hoping to make his only vote count to effect change in his beloved hometown. Imagine going home early in the morning just to vote and go home late in the afternoon?
during the Philippine election of 2010, Tutubi wasn't able to vote as the PCOS machine of the COMELEC malfunctioned and he can't wait for it to be fixed, he left Paete without casting his vote.
The ignorant voters of Paete elected the present mayor :(
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Pay rules on May 13, 2013 as special non-working holiday:
1. If the day is worked, the employee is entitled to 130 percent of his or her daily rate for the first eight hours, and to an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate on the said day for work performed in excess of eight hours; and
2. If the day falls on an employee’s rest day, but he or she worked, he or she is entitled to 150 percent of his or her daily rate for the first eight hours, and to an additional 30 percent of his or her hourly rate on the said day for work performed in excess of eight hours.
Additional Information:
SM Mall Hours on May 13, 2013: 12nn to 9pm (SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall)
Ayala Malls Schedule: 10am to 9pm: Trinoma Mall, Abreeza Mal, marquee Mall, landmark, Glorietta, Greenbelt Mall, Ayala center
No information on Walter Mart, Alabang Town Center, Festival Mall, The Podium, Festival Mall, Starmall, Eastwood Mall
posted by GingGoy @ 11:00 PM,
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History: Sabah, Sultan of Sulu, Malaysia and MNLF/MILF Rebellion in Mindanao
For those of you still scratching your heads on what all the fuss about Sabah (or a student looking for a reaction paper) that's hogging the headlines and why people are dying there, here's the timeline and tidbits of Sabah history, including the infamous Jabidah Massacre of 1968.
History of Sabah should be taught, studied and learned lessons from instead of repeating the folly:
1457: Founding of Sultanate of Sulu, with territories south of Mindanao
1658: the Sultan of Brunei ceded Sabah to the Sultan of Sulu in compensation for the latter's help in settling the Brunei Civil War in the Brunei Sultanate.
1878: the Sultanate of Sulu leased Sabah to a British company in return for payment of 5000 Malayan Dollar per year (to which Malaysia still pays up to now to the heirs of the Sultan of Sulu). The rights over Sabah were later transferred to the British North Borneo Company
1946: British North Borneo Company cedes rights over Sabah to Great Britain, making Sabah a British colony.
1957: The Sultan of Sulu revokes the 1878 contract and claims the territory of North Borneo for the Sultanate of Sulu
1963: Sabah became part of the Federation of Malaysia, formed by the imperialist British, even if the rights to the land belong to the Sultan of Sulu
1967: Then Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos hatched a destabilization plan called Operation Merdeka to take Sabah by force from Malaysia
December 1967: Many Tausug and Sama Muslims from Sulu and Tawi-Tawi were recruited and trained from island of Simunul in Tawi-Tawi, south of Mindanao and the nearest Philippine province to Sabah (North Borneo)
January 3, 1968: the recruits boarded a Philippine Navy vessel for Corregidor Island in Luzon for the "specialized training." The name of the commando unit was Jabidah (named after a beautiful woman in Muslim lore)
March 1963: The recruits discovered their true mission: sow terror in Sabah, including fighting their brother Muslims and possibly their own Tausug and Sama relatives living there
March 18, 1968: the trainees on Corregidor, batches of 12, were mowed down with gunfire on Corregidor's airstrip. Only one trainee survived, Jibin Arula, who was wounded in his left knee, swam for his life on Manila bay and was fished out of the waters off Cavite by fishermen the next morning
March 28, 1968: opposition Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., the father of now President Noynoy Aquino, delivered an exposé privilege speech titled “Jabidah: Special Forces of Evil?” about the recruitment of Muslims to infiltrate North Borneo (Sabah)
1969: Enraged by the Jabidah Massacre incident, Nur Misuari, a political science professor at the University of the Philippines (UP), founded the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), which fought for a separate Moro homeland in Mindanao, supported by Libya's Muammar Gadaffy, who provided arms, and Malaysia, who helped and trained MNLF fighters in the war against the Philippine government
1977: the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) broke away from the MNLF
1996: MNLF signed peace accord with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines in 1996 under Pres. Fidel V. Ramos)
2012: MILF signed a framework agreement towards peace with the Philippine government under Noynoy Aquino
2013: The Royal Army of the Sultanate of Sulu "invaded" Sabah where "sabah massacre" happened to followers of Sultan Jamalul Kiram III and some Malaysian forces
It was reported that Malaysian-trained fighters of the MNLF joined in the 2013 edition of the "Sabah invasion." Ironic, isn't it?
Years from now, a similar incident will surely happen again until the issue is finally resolved...
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Do you believe Malaysia will let go of Sabah? Will the Philippines someday claim Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and Sabah?
Tutubi doesn't think so. Instead, let's hope for a future of United Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia (if not ASEAN) where a borderless country, single currency, single economy, and free to live and roam with Malaysian and Indonesian brothers who we all share the same race, the same blood!
Instead of hating Malaysians, let's dream of if to happen in our lifetime!
If you're looking for student reaction paper or research paper on the Sabah issue, you're looking at the wrong page. Do your homework for a brighter future!
History of Sabah should be taught, studied and learned lessons from instead of repeating the folly:
1457: Founding of Sultanate of Sulu, with territories south of Mindanao
1658: the Sultan of Brunei ceded Sabah to the Sultan of Sulu in compensation for the latter's help in settling the Brunei Civil War in the Brunei Sultanate.
1878: the Sultanate of Sulu leased Sabah to a British company in return for payment of 5000 Malayan Dollar per year (to which Malaysia still pays up to now to the heirs of the Sultan of Sulu). The rights over Sabah were later transferred to the British North Borneo Company
1946: British North Borneo Company cedes rights over Sabah to Great Britain, making Sabah a British colony.
1957: The Sultan of Sulu revokes the 1878 contract and claims the territory of North Borneo for the Sultanate of Sulu
1963: Sabah became part of the Federation of Malaysia, formed by the imperialist British, even if the rights to the land belong to the Sultan of Sulu
1967: Then Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos hatched a destabilization plan called Operation Merdeka to take Sabah by force from Malaysia
December 1967: Many Tausug and Sama Muslims from Sulu and Tawi-Tawi were recruited and trained from island of Simunul in Tawi-Tawi, south of Mindanao and the nearest Philippine province to Sabah (North Borneo)
January 3, 1968: the recruits boarded a Philippine Navy vessel for Corregidor Island in Luzon for the "specialized training." The name of the commando unit was Jabidah (named after a beautiful woman in Muslim lore)
March 1963: The recruits discovered their true mission: sow terror in Sabah, including fighting their brother Muslims and possibly their own Tausug and Sama relatives living there
March 18, 1968: the trainees on Corregidor, batches of 12, were mowed down with gunfire on Corregidor's airstrip. Only one trainee survived, Jibin Arula, who was wounded in his left knee, swam for his life on Manila bay and was fished out of the waters off Cavite by fishermen the next morning
March 28, 1968: opposition Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., the father of now President Noynoy Aquino, delivered an exposé privilege speech titled “Jabidah: Special Forces of Evil?” about the recruitment of Muslims to infiltrate North Borneo (Sabah)
1969: Enraged by the Jabidah Massacre incident, Nur Misuari, a political science professor at the University of the Philippines (UP), founded the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), which fought for a separate Moro homeland in Mindanao, supported by Libya's Muammar Gadaffy, who provided arms, and Malaysia, who helped and trained MNLF fighters in the war against the Philippine government
1977: the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) broke away from the MNLF
1996: MNLF signed peace accord with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines in 1996 under Pres. Fidel V. Ramos)
2012: MILF signed a framework agreement towards peace with the Philippine government under Noynoy Aquino
2013: The Royal Army of the Sultanate of Sulu "invaded" Sabah where "sabah massacre" happened to followers of Sultan Jamalul Kiram III and some Malaysian forces
It was reported that Malaysian-trained fighters of the MNLF joined in the 2013 edition of the "Sabah invasion." Ironic, isn't it?
Years from now, a similar incident will surely happen again until the issue is finally resolved...
-----
Do you believe Malaysia will let go of Sabah? Will the Philippines someday claim Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and Sabah?
Tutubi doesn't think so. Instead, let's hope for a future of United Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia (if not ASEAN) where a borderless country, single currency, single economy, and free to live and roam with Malaysian and Indonesian brothers who we all share the same race, the same blood!
Instead of hating Malaysians, let's dream of if to happen in our lifetime!
If you're looking for student reaction paper or research paper on the Sabah issue, you're looking at the wrong page. Do your homework for a brighter future!
Labels: History
posted by GingGoy @ 9:30 PM,
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Laguna: How to Get to Paete (Commute, Directions, Route))
As asked countless of times on this blog on how to get to Paete (Tutubi's hometown) either to buy wood carvings, get in touch with artists (painters, ice carvers, chefs), climb Tatlong Krus and waterfalls, spend Holy Week or for other reasons.
How to get to Paete, Laguna:
View this Map of Paete, Laguna for a visual presentation of directions when you zoom in.
a view of Paete Church's intricate facade and baroque features
How to Commute to Paete, Laguna:
Buses that can take you there
HM Transport bus, with terminal on EDSA, Cubao near Victory Liner, going to Sta. Cruz/Calamba (fare: P148.50)
Green Star Express with terminal on Taft Avenue near corner Gil Puyat (Buendia) and LRT Gil Puyat station (fare: P140.20)
DLTB with bus terminals on northbound EDSA, Cubao Quezon City or southbound Taft Avenue in Pasay City (corner Buendia just below LRT Gil Puyat Station)
either of these buses will take you to Sta. Cruz, Laguna where you can ride a jeepney with signboards either Paete or Siniloan to take you to Paete.
From Lucena and Lucban, Quezon: there are jeepneys plying the route Lucena to Sta. Cruz that pass by Pagsanjan, Cavinti and Luisina. Jumbo jeeps that go to Lucban, Quezon terminal at Pagsanjan town plaza. In Pagsanjan, transfer to a jeep with Paete or Siniloan signboards
Commuting from Cavite: board the Pagsanjan or Sta. Cruz vans at Pala-pala terminal in Dasmarinas, Cavite (near Robinsons Dasmarinas and SM). Board a jeep to Paete or Siniloan
Driving Directions to Paete, Laguna from Makati:
Follow this route to Paete: from SLEX take Calamba exit then head straight to Calamba. turn right at Calamba junction and follow this road and highway until you reach Pagsanjan (after Los Banos, Bay, Victoria, Pila, Sta Cruz towns) where you turn left then pass by towns of Lumban, Kalayaan then finally Paete
Directions by car from Quezon City, it's faster to take the Rizal route by going to Marcos Highway, turn right at the junction Masinag Wet and Dry Market, on reaching Antipolo intersection turn left going to Baras (straight ahead leads to Antipolo Church while a right turn leads to Hinulugang Taktak) where you'll pass by Teresa, Morong, Baras, Tanay, and Pililla towns of Rizal province before reaching Laguna towns of Mabitac, Siniloan, Pangil, Pakil, then Paete. Follow only the highway in getting there where you'll pass the zigzag road of Manila East Road with great views of the shimmering Laguna de Bay.
How to get to Paete, Laguna:
View this Map of Paete, Laguna for a visual presentation of directions when you zoom in.
a view of Paete Church's intricate facade and baroque featuresHow to Commute to Paete, Laguna:
Buses that can take you there
HM Transport bus, with terminal on EDSA, Cubao near Victory Liner, going to Sta. Cruz/Calamba (fare: P148.50)
Green Star Express with terminal on Taft Avenue near corner Gil Puyat (Buendia) and LRT Gil Puyat station (fare: P140.20)
DLTB with bus terminals on northbound EDSA, Cubao Quezon City or southbound Taft Avenue in Pasay City (corner Buendia just below LRT Gil Puyat Station)
either of these buses will take you to Sta. Cruz, Laguna where you can ride a jeepney with signboards either Paete or Siniloan to take you to Paete.
From Lucena and Lucban, Quezon: there are jeepneys plying the route Lucena to Sta. Cruz that pass by Pagsanjan, Cavinti and Luisina. Jumbo jeeps that go to Lucban, Quezon terminal at Pagsanjan town plaza. In Pagsanjan, transfer to a jeep with Paete or Siniloan signboards
Commuting from Cavite: board the Pagsanjan or Sta. Cruz vans at Pala-pala terminal in Dasmarinas, Cavite (near Robinsons Dasmarinas and SM). Board a jeep to Paete or Siniloan
Driving Directions to Paete, Laguna from Makati:
Follow this route to Paete: from SLEX take Calamba exit then head straight to Calamba. turn right at Calamba junction and follow this road and highway until you reach Pagsanjan (after Los Banos, Bay, Victoria, Pila, Sta Cruz towns) where you turn left then pass by towns of Lumban, Kalayaan then finally Paete
Directions by car from Quezon City, it's faster to take the Rizal route by going to Marcos Highway, turn right at the junction Masinag Wet and Dry Market, on reaching Antipolo intersection turn left going to Baras (straight ahead leads to Antipolo Church while a right turn leads to Hinulugang Taktak) where you'll pass by Teresa, Morong, Baras, Tanay, and Pililla towns of Rizal province before reaching Laguna towns of Mabitac, Siniloan, Pangil, Pakil, then Paete. Follow only the highway in getting there where you'll pass the zigzag road of Manila East Road with great views of the shimmering Laguna de Bay.
Labels: Paete
posted by GingGoy @ 9:30 PM,
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How to Get to Laguna: Bus, Jeepney Routes, Maps, Fares
Laguna is Tutubi's home province, and here's all that he knows about jeepney and bus routes to help you with the question "How to get to Laguna" and getting around Laguna in jeepneys. Note the map of Laguna is updated by Tutubi regularly, together with the cool guys of Open Street Map Philippines so you won't really get lost: just take note of the jeepney signboards.
Should you need driving directions, it's mostly via SLEx or Manila East Road from Pasig, just leave a comment
Future updates will include street route maps
Laguna Tourist Spots/Attractions/Places to See in Laguna:
Sta. Maria: Three Sisters Falls
Mabitac: Mabitac Church, Battle of Mabitac Marker
Famy/Siniloan: numerous waterfalls (Buruwisan, Batya-batya, Sampaloc Falls)
Pangil: Panguil River Eco-park, Hidden Falls, Ambon-ambon Falls
Pakil: Pakil Church, Turumba Springs Swimming Pool, Mt. Ping-as
Paete: Wood carving shops, Tatlong Krus, Paete Church, Talon (Matabunka falls)
Kalayaan: Twin Falls, Longos Church (San Juan Bautista)
Lumban: barong Weavers, Lumban Church
Pagsanjan: Pagsanjan Falls (boatride)
Sta. Cruz: Kesong Puti, Sta. Cruz Church
Magdalena: Magdalena Church
Liliw: tsinelas and shoes, Liliw Church
Nagcarlan: Underground Cemetery, Nagcarlan Church, Bunga Falls
Majayjay: Taytay Falls, Majayjay Church
Luisiana: numerous waterfalls, Luisiana Church
Cavinti: Japanese Garden, Lake Caliraya (shared with Lumban and Kalayaan), Lake Lumot, Magdapio Falls, Laguna Underground River, Bumbungan Eco-Park, Cavinti Church
Calauan: pineapples (pinya), Isdaan
Rizal: Tayak Hill (historic landing point during World War 2)
San Pablo: City of Seven Lakes, San Pablo Cathedral
Pila: old heritage houses, Pila Church
Victoria: kinulob na itik,
Bay: Bay Church, monay
Los Banos: Dampalit falls, UPLB, IRRI, Homma-Yamashita execution site
Calamba: Jose Rizal Shrine, largest Rizal monument,
Cabuyao
Sta. Rosa
Binan: puto Binan
San Pedro:
Siniloan Jeepney Routes: the northernmost transport hub with transport terminal at Siniloan Public Market (click street map here.
Siniloan - Tanay (Rizal): these jeepneys will take you through Manila East Road the Rizal towns of Pililla up to Tanay Public Market where the central terminal is located. (In Tanay, you can take jeepneys or shuttle/vans/fx to EDSA Central, or Starmall on EDSA, Crossing, Mandaluyong City. You can also take RRCG air-conditioned buses here)
Siniloan - Famy: short jeepney route to take you to neighboring Famy town. (note: Raymond Transportation plies the Manila-Real Infanta, Quezon bus route that pass by Famy town (highway near Famy Public Market) in addition to the Lucena - Infanta bus of AH Transport)
Siniloan - Mabitac: short jeepney route to take you to neighboring town of Mabitac (where you can see the old Church of Mabitac on a hilltop (Nuestra Senora de Candelaria) and the Battle of Mabitac marker
Siniloan - Sta. Maria: short jeepney ride to Sta. Maria town
Siniloan - Sta. Cruz: jeepney route that will pass by Pangil town proper, Balian (part of Pangil) Pakil (Pakil Church, municipal hall, Turumba swimming pool), Paete, Kalayaan (where you need to inform driver you're going to Longos loob or Kalayaan town proper (San Juan loob) when most drivers choose highway), Lumban (where the barong shops and barong eavers call home), Pagsanjan (near many Pagsanjan Falls resorts), Pagsawitan (part of Pagsanjan where you can ride HM Transport to EDSA, Cubao; Green Star Express buses to LRT/Taft in Pasay or HM Liner ordinary buses to Alabang, Muntinlupa; or DLTB buses to LRT/Taft or EDSA, Cubao), Laguna Provincial Capitol (on Pedro Guevarra St.) up to Sta. Cruz Public Market where most jeepney terminals are located. (Siniloan - paete jeepney fare: PhP15.00 travel time around 30 minutes)
Pagsanjan Jeepney GTExpress, Shuttle Service/FX Terminal
There is the terminal of jumbo jeepney plying the Pagsanjan - Tayabas - Lucban - Lucena route near the Pagsanjan town plaza, Pagsanjan Church (Our Lady of Guadalupe)
and Pagsanjan Municipal hall (munisipyo)
there's a jeepney terminal plying the Pagsanjan - Calamba route near GSIS Pagsanjan and Pagsanjan Public Market (Jollibee Pagsanjan in an area called Sambat by locals). The jeepney passes by only on the highway of Pagsanjan, Sta. Cruz (another Sambat junction), Sunstar Mall, Labuin, Pila, Calauan (Isdaan), Bay (Kamayan sa Palaisdaan, Victoria (Balite, Masapang), Los Banos (UP Open University, UPLB (college), Calamba (Maahas, Pansol, Halang, Calamba Crossing (SM City Calamba and Calamba Jeepney terminal)
Sta. Cruz Jeepney Routes: transport terminals scattered around Sta. Cruz Public Market (Click here for the map)
Buses to Sta. Cruz from Manila:
HM Transport to EDSA, Cubao;
Green Star Express buses to LRT/Taft in Pasay
HM Liner ordinary buses to Alabang, Muntinlupa
DLTB buses to LRT/Taft or EDSA, Cubao)
Note: DLTB bus serves the Buendia to Sta. Maria, Laguna twice daily at 4pm and 6pm trip schedules to pass by Calamba, Los Banos, Bay, Calauan, Victoria, Pila, Sta. Cruz, Pagsanjan, and the highways of Lumban, Kalayaan, Paete, Pakil, Pangil, Siniloan, Famy, Mabitac, Sta. Maria. Same bus routes leave Sta. Maria town at 4am and 6am daily going to Taft/LRT/Buendia
Sta. Cruz- Liliw: these jeepeneys take you to Pagsawitan, Pansanjan (Sambat (landmarks:Jollibee, Pagsanjan Public Market, GSIS) only not Pagsanjan town proper)), and the towns of Magdalena and Liliw (Gat Tayaw Tsinelas street, Liliw Church and town plaza)
Sta. Cruz - Nagcarlan these jeepeneys take you to Pagsawitan, Pansanjan (Sambat only not Pagsanjan town proper), and the towns of Magdalena and Liliw (Gat Tayaw Tsinelas street, Liliw Church and town plaza) and to Nagcarlan Church and Public Market.
Sta. Cruz - Paete: these jeepneys can take you to Pagsawitan, Pagsanjan, Lumban, Kalayaa, Longos, Paete. They have their terminal in Paete's Plaza Edesan on J.P. Rizal St where many handicrafts and wood crafts and wood carving shops conduct business Sta. Cruz to Paete jeepney fare: PhP30.00 (approximately)
Sta. Cruz - Lumban: these jeepneys will take you to Pagsanjan, and Lumban Town proper and Lumban Church up to their terminal at Lumban Public Market
Sta - Cruz - Pagsanjan: Short jeepney route to Pagsanjan that turn right (when most jeepneys turn left) after Pagsanjan Catholic Church, and town hall, Aling Taleng's halo-halo, and turns left again going to many Pagsanjan Falls Resorts. Fare: Minimum fare (approximate)
Sta. Cruz - Siniloan: from Sta. Cruz Public Market, pass by Sta. Cruz Catholic Church, Sta. Cruz Town Hall, Laguna Provincial Capitol, Laguna Provincial Hospital, Pagsawitan, Pagsanjan, Lumban, Kalayaan (Barangay San Juan and Longos) Paete, Pakil, Balian, Pangil, and Siniloan (Siniloan Church, plaza, town hall and terminal at Siniloan Public Market). jeepney fare: PhP50.00 (approximately)
Sta. Cruz - Victoria: the only jeepney route that will take you to Victoria town proper (where most jeepneys pass by the highway in the area called Balite, where most stores selling Kinulob na Itik, itlog na maalat, balut, penoy at farm prices are located.
Sta. Cruz - Calamba: from Sta. Cruz Public Market, pass by Sta. Cruz Municipal Hall and town plaza, right to the barangay where lots of Kesong Puti factories are present, right to the national highway in Sambat, pass by Sunstar Mall, Pila (Labuin, and town proper), Bay town proper, Victoria
Sta. Cruz - San Pablo: these jeepneys can take you to Pila poblacion, Victoria (highway only in the aread called Balite by locals), Masapang (part of Victoria where the giant duck statues are located (where the Amazing Race 5 contestants visited), the town center of Calauan and finally San Pablo City
Sta. Cruz - Cavinti: here jeepneys will pass by Pagsanjan (Pagsawitan, Sambat), and Cavinti
Sta. Cruz - Luisiana: these jeepneys will pass by Pagsanjan, Cavinti and Luisiana
Sta. Cruz - Majayjay: these jeepneys will pass by Pagsanjan (Pagsawitan and Sambat only), Magdalena, and Majayjay
Sta. Cruz - Lumot: the only jeepneys that pass by Lake Caliraya and Lake Lumot via Pagsanjan, and Lumban (including the so called Magnetic Hill near kilometer 98)
Sta. Cruz - Calumpang: short jeepney ride to Calumpang town with jeepney terminal at the corner of Quezon Avenue and Manila East Road (the area also called Sambat (means Junction in Tagalog)). They can take you to the road near Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) and San Luis Sports Complex (though it's better to just take a tricycle here from Sambat)
Sta. Cruz - Lucena: jumbo jeepneys that pass by Pagsanjan, Cavinti, Luisiana, and the Quezon towns of Tayabas, Lucban and Lucena City
Calamba Jeepney Routes: Map of jeepney terminal is available here. there's also the SM City Calamba jeepney terminal. This is a tricycle ride away from Rizal Shrine
Calamba - Sta. Cruz: follows the same route described in Sta. Cruz - Calamba above but in reverse order
Calamba - Balibago, Sta. Rosa: these jeepneys pass by Cabuyao then has a terminal in Barangay Balibago, Sta. Rosa (where you can ride buses back to Manila or jeepneys to Tagaytay)
Calamba - Tanauan - Lipa (Batangas): these jeepneys pass by barangay Turbina where there are buses going to Quezon, Bicol (Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay and Sorsogon) even Ro-ro buses to Visayas and Mindanao; Sto. Tomas, Tanauan, Malvar, Lipa City
Calamba - UPLB: the jeepney route that can take you to the University of The Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) campus from Calamba jeepney terminal pass by the highway then turn right to the area called college by locals (landmarks: Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Mercury Drug (there's also HealthServ Medical Center nearby). This jeep also can take you to Bagong Kalsada, Camp Eldridge, Orient D'Original Buco Pie and Olivares Plaza from Calamba.
(these lists for San Pedro, San Pablo and Sta. Rosa are not complete as Tutubi only noted what he saw there during his not too many trips there)
San Pedro Jeepney Routes
Pacita - Balibago, Sta. Rosa: from San Pedro to Binan then Sta Rosa
San Pedro - Alabang, Muntinlupa: from San Pedro bayan to Alabang (terminal in front of Starmall Alabang (formerly Metropolis)
Langgam - Alabang Muntinlupa: from Langgam to Alabang (terminal in front of Starmall Alabang (formerly Metropolis)
San Pedro - Calamba: via SLEx Mayapa exit
San Pablo Jeepney Routes: can be best visited from Manila via buses going to Lucena City or even those going to Bicol
San Pablo - Sta. Cruz: these jeepneys follow the same route described in Sta. Cruz - San Pablo in reverse order
San Pablo - Tanauan (Batangas): these jeepneys will take you to Alaminos, then the Batangas town of Sto. Tomas and Tanauan (terminal near Tanauan Public Market)
San Pablo - Candelaria (Quezon): pass through the Quezon towns of Tiaong and Candelaria
San Pablo - Liliw: these jeepneys pass through the jump-off points to five of San Pablo City Seven lakes (lake calibato, Lake Yambo, the pristine Lake Pandin, Bunot Lake and the largest of the seven lakes, Lake Sampaloc), the little known town of Rizal (where there's a barangay Antipolo), the town of Nagcarlan (where the old church of Nagcarlan and nagcarlan Underground Cemetery are located), and finally in Liliw (where the shoes and tsinelas of Gat Tayaw Street, and the old church of Liliw made of red bricks can be found),
Sta. Rosa Jeepney Routes: terminal located in Balibago thus it's called Balibago Transport terminal
Sta. Rosa - Tagaytay: passes by Sta - Rosa Tagaytay Road passing by roads leading to Enchanted Kingdom, Paseo de Sta Rosa, parts of Silang town of cavite, Tagaytay Market (near Rowenas) then turn right on the junction (landmark: Tagaytay Econo Inn), up to Tagaytay Rotonda
NOTE: This is a work actually in progress long saved in Tutubi's Drafts folder. But instead of it not completed, readers and blog visitors can leave comments so as to complete it and weed out errors. an online route map will be added here in the future but not soon :P
you may be looking for:
How to get to Sta. Maria, How to get to Mabitac, How to get to Famy, How to get to Siniloan, How to get to Pangil,
How to get to Pakil, How to get to Paete Laguna How to get to Kalayaan, How to get to Lumban, How to get to Pagsanjan, How to get to Sta. Cruz, How to get to Magdalena, How to get to Liliw, How to get to Nagcarlan, How to get to Majayjay, How to get to Luisiana, How to get to Cavinti, How to get to Calauan, How to get to Rizal, Laguna, How to get to San Pablo City of Seven Lakes, How to get to Pila, How to get to Victoria, How to get to Bay, How to get to Los Banos, How to get to Calamba, How to get to Cabuyao, How to get to Sta. Rosa, How to get to Binan, How to get to San Pedro, How to get to Canlubang, Calamba
Should you need driving directions, it's mostly via SLEx or Manila East Road from Pasig, just leave a comment
Future updates will include street route maps
Laguna Tourist Spots/Attractions/Places to See in Laguna:
Sta. Maria: Three Sisters Falls
Mabitac: Mabitac Church, Battle of Mabitac Marker
Famy/Siniloan: numerous waterfalls (Buruwisan, Batya-batya, Sampaloc Falls)
Pangil: Panguil River Eco-park, Hidden Falls, Ambon-ambon Falls
Pakil: Pakil Church, Turumba Springs Swimming Pool, Mt. Ping-as
Paete: Wood carving shops, Tatlong Krus, Paete Church, Talon (Matabunka falls)
Kalayaan: Twin Falls, Longos Church (San Juan Bautista)
Lumban: barong Weavers, Lumban Church
Pagsanjan: Pagsanjan Falls (boatride)
Sta. Cruz: Kesong Puti, Sta. Cruz Church
Magdalena: Magdalena Church
Liliw: tsinelas and shoes, Liliw Church
Nagcarlan: Underground Cemetery, Nagcarlan Church, Bunga Falls
Majayjay: Taytay Falls, Majayjay Church
Luisiana: numerous waterfalls, Luisiana Church
Cavinti: Japanese Garden, Lake Caliraya (shared with Lumban and Kalayaan), Lake Lumot, Magdapio Falls, Laguna Underground River, Bumbungan Eco-Park, Cavinti Church
Calauan: pineapples (pinya), Isdaan
Rizal: Tayak Hill (historic landing point during World War 2)
San Pablo: City of Seven Lakes, San Pablo Cathedral
Pila: old heritage houses, Pila Church
Victoria: kinulob na itik,
Bay: Bay Church, monay
Los Banos: Dampalit falls, UPLB, IRRI, Homma-Yamashita execution site
Calamba: Jose Rizal Shrine, largest Rizal monument,
Cabuyao
Sta. Rosa
Binan: puto Binan
San Pedro:
Siniloan Jeepney Routes: the northernmost transport hub with transport terminal at Siniloan Public Market (click street map here.
Siniloan - Tanay (Rizal): these jeepneys will take you through Manila East Road the Rizal towns of Pililla up to Tanay Public Market where the central terminal is located. (In Tanay, you can take jeepneys or shuttle/vans/fx to EDSA Central, or Starmall on EDSA, Crossing, Mandaluyong City. You can also take RRCG air-conditioned buses here)
Siniloan - Famy: short jeepney route to take you to neighboring Famy town. (note: Raymond Transportation plies the Manila-Real Infanta, Quezon bus route that pass by Famy town (highway near Famy Public Market) in addition to the Lucena - Infanta bus of AH Transport)
Siniloan - Mabitac: short jeepney route to take you to neighboring town of Mabitac (where you can see the old Church of Mabitac on a hilltop (Nuestra Senora de Candelaria) and the Battle of Mabitac marker
Siniloan - Sta. Maria: short jeepney ride to Sta. Maria town
Siniloan - Sta. Cruz: jeepney route that will pass by Pangil town proper, Balian (part of Pangil) Pakil (Pakil Church, municipal hall, Turumba swimming pool), Paete, Kalayaan (where you need to inform driver you're going to Longos loob or Kalayaan town proper (San Juan loob) when most drivers choose highway), Lumban (where the barong shops and barong eavers call home), Pagsanjan (near many Pagsanjan Falls resorts), Pagsawitan (part of Pagsanjan where you can ride HM Transport to EDSA, Cubao; Green Star Express buses to LRT/Taft in Pasay or HM Liner ordinary buses to Alabang, Muntinlupa; or DLTB buses to LRT/Taft or EDSA, Cubao), Laguna Provincial Capitol (on Pedro Guevarra St.) up to Sta. Cruz Public Market where most jeepney terminals are located. (Siniloan - paete jeepney fare: PhP15.00 travel time around 30 minutes)
Pagsanjan Jeepney GTExpress, Shuttle Service/FX Terminal
There is the terminal of jumbo jeepney plying the Pagsanjan - Tayabas - Lucban - Lucena route near the Pagsanjan town plaza, Pagsanjan Church (Our Lady of Guadalupe)
and Pagsanjan Municipal hall (munisipyo)
there's a jeepney terminal plying the Pagsanjan - Calamba route near GSIS Pagsanjan and Pagsanjan Public Market (Jollibee Pagsanjan in an area called Sambat by locals). The jeepney passes by only on the highway of Pagsanjan, Sta. Cruz (another Sambat junction), Sunstar Mall, Labuin, Pila, Calauan (Isdaan), Bay (Kamayan sa Palaisdaan, Victoria (Balite, Masapang), Los Banos (UP Open University, UPLB (college), Calamba (Maahas, Pansol, Halang, Calamba Crossing (SM City Calamba and Calamba Jeepney terminal)
Sta. Cruz Jeepney Routes: transport terminals scattered around Sta. Cruz Public Market (Click here for the map)
Buses to Sta. Cruz from Manila:
HM Transport to EDSA, Cubao;
Green Star Express buses to LRT/Taft in Pasay
HM Liner ordinary buses to Alabang, Muntinlupa
DLTB buses to LRT/Taft or EDSA, Cubao)
Note: DLTB bus serves the Buendia to Sta. Maria, Laguna twice daily at 4pm and 6pm trip schedules to pass by Calamba, Los Banos, Bay, Calauan, Victoria, Pila, Sta. Cruz, Pagsanjan, and the highways of Lumban, Kalayaan, Paete, Pakil, Pangil, Siniloan, Famy, Mabitac, Sta. Maria. Same bus routes leave Sta. Maria town at 4am and 6am daily going to Taft/LRT/Buendia
Sta. Cruz- Liliw: these jeepeneys take you to Pagsawitan, Pansanjan (Sambat (landmarks:Jollibee, Pagsanjan Public Market, GSIS) only not Pagsanjan town proper)), and the towns of Magdalena and Liliw (Gat Tayaw Tsinelas street, Liliw Church and town plaza)
Sta. Cruz - Nagcarlan these jeepeneys take you to Pagsawitan, Pansanjan (Sambat only not Pagsanjan town proper), and the towns of Magdalena and Liliw (Gat Tayaw Tsinelas street, Liliw Church and town plaza) and to Nagcarlan Church and Public Market.
Sta. Cruz - Paete: these jeepneys can take you to Pagsawitan, Pagsanjan, Lumban, Kalayaa, Longos, Paete. They have their terminal in Paete's Plaza Edesan on J.P. Rizal St where many handicrafts and wood crafts and wood carving shops conduct business Sta. Cruz to Paete jeepney fare: PhP30.00 (approximately)
Sta. Cruz - Lumban: these jeepneys will take you to Pagsanjan, and Lumban Town proper and Lumban Church up to their terminal at Lumban Public Market
Sta - Cruz - Pagsanjan: Short jeepney route to Pagsanjan that turn right (when most jeepneys turn left) after Pagsanjan Catholic Church, and town hall, Aling Taleng's halo-halo, and turns left again going to many Pagsanjan Falls Resorts. Fare: Minimum fare (approximate)
Sta. Cruz - Siniloan: from Sta. Cruz Public Market, pass by Sta. Cruz Catholic Church, Sta. Cruz Town Hall, Laguna Provincial Capitol, Laguna Provincial Hospital, Pagsawitan, Pagsanjan, Lumban, Kalayaan (Barangay San Juan and Longos) Paete, Pakil, Balian, Pangil, and Siniloan (Siniloan Church, plaza, town hall and terminal at Siniloan Public Market). jeepney fare: PhP50.00 (approximately)
Sta. Cruz - Victoria: the only jeepney route that will take you to Victoria town proper (where most jeepneys pass by the highway in the area called Balite, where most stores selling Kinulob na Itik, itlog na maalat, balut, penoy at farm prices are located.
Sta. Cruz - Calamba: from Sta. Cruz Public Market, pass by Sta. Cruz Municipal Hall and town plaza, right to the barangay where lots of Kesong Puti factories are present, right to the national highway in Sambat, pass by Sunstar Mall, Pila (Labuin, and town proper), Bay town proper, Victoria
Sta. Cruz - San Pablo: these jeepneys can take you to Pila poblacion, Victoria (highway only in the aread called Balite by locals), Masapang (part of Victoria where the giant duck statues are located (where the Amazing Race 5 contestants visited), the town center of Calauan and finally San Pablo City
Sta. Cruz - Cavinti: here jeepneys will pass by Pagsanjan (Pagsawitan, Sambat), and Cavinti
Sta. Cruz - Luisiana: these jeepneys will pass by Pagsanjan, Cavinti and Luisiana
Sta. Cruz - Majayjay: these jeepneys will pass by Pagsanjan (Pagsawitan and Sambat only), Magdalena, and Majayjay
Sta. Cruz - Lumot: the only jeepneys that pass by Lake Caliraya and Lake Lumot via Pagsanjan, and Lumban (including the so called Magnetic Hill near kilometer 98)
Sta. Cruz - Calumpang: short jeepney ride to Calumpang town with jeepney terminal at the corner of Quezon Avenue and Manila East Road (the area also called Sambat (means Junction in Tagalog)). They can take you to the road near Laguna State Polytechnic University (LSPU) and San Luis Sports Complex (though it's better to just take a tricycle here from Sambat)
Sta. Cruz - Lucena: jumbo jeepneys that pass by Pagsanjan, Cavinti, Luisiana, and the Quezon towns of Tayabas, Lucban and Lucena City
Calamba Jeepney Routes: Map of jeepney terminal is available here. there's also the SM City Calamba jeepney terminal. This is a tricycle ride away from Rizal Shrine
Calamba - Sta. Cruz: follows the same route described in Sta. Cruz - Calamba above but in reverse order
Calamba - Balibago, Sta. Rosa: these jeepneys pass by Cabuyao then has a terminal in Barangay Balibago, Sta. Rosa (where you can ride buses back to Manila or jeepneys to Tagaytay)
Calamba - Tanauan - Lipa (Batangas): these jeepneys pass by barangay Turbina where there are buses going to Quezon, Bicol (Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay and Sorsogon) even Ro-ro buses to Visayas and Mindanao; Sto. Tomas, Tanauan, Malvar, Lipa City
Calamba - UPLB: the jeepney route that can take you to the University of The Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) campus from Calamba jeepney terminal pass by the highway then turn right to the area called college by locals (landmarks: Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Mercury Drug (there's also HealthServ Medical Center nearby). This jeep also can take you to Bagong Kalsada, Camp Eldridge, Orient D'Original Buco Pie and Olivares Plaza from Calamba.
(these lists for San Pedro, San Pablo and Sta. Rosa are not complete as Tutubi only noted what he saw there during his not too many trips there)
San Pedro Jeepney Routes
Pacita - Balibago, Sta. Rosa: from San Pedro to Binan then Sta Rosa
San Pedro - Alabang, Muntinlupa: from San Pedro bayan to Alabang (terminal in front of Starmall Alabang (formerly Metropolis)
Langgam - Alabang Muntinlupa: from Langgam to Alabang (terminal in front of Starmall Alabang (formerly Metropolis)
San Pedro - Calamba: via SLEx Mayapa exit
San Pablo Jeepney Routes: can be best visited from Manila via buses going to Lucena City or even those going to Bicol
San Pablo - Sta. Cruz: these jeepneys follow the same route described in Sta. Cruz - San Pablo in reverse order
San Pablo - Tanauan (Batangas): these jeepneys will take you to Alaminos, then the Batangas town of Sto. Tomas and Tanauan (terminal near Tanauan Public Market)
San Pablo - Candelaria (Quezon): pass through the Quezon towns of Tiaong and Candelaria
San Pablo - Liliw: these jeepneys pass through the jump-off points to five of San Pablo City Seven lakes (lake calibato, Lake Yambo, the pristine Lake Pandin, Bunot Lake and the largest of the seven lakes, Lake Sampaloc), the little known town of Rizal (where there's a barangay Antipolo), the town of Nagcarlan (where the old church of Nagcarlan and nagcarlan Underground Cemetery are located), and finally in Liliw (where the shoes and tsinelas of Gat Tayaw Street, and the old church of Liliw made of red bricks can be found),
Sta. Rosa Jeepney Routes: terminal located in Balibago thus it's called Balibago Transport terminal
Sta. Rosa - Tagaytay: passes by Sta - Rosa Tagaytay Road passing by roads leading to Enchanted Kingdom, Paseo de Sta Rosa, parts of Silang town of cavite, Tagaytay Market (near Rowenas) then turn right on the junction (landmark: Tagaytay Econo Inn), up to Tagaytay Rotonda
NOTE: This is a work actually in progress long saved in Tutubi's Drafts folder. But instead of it not completed, readers and blog visitors can leave comments so as to complete it and weed out errors. an online route map will be added here in the future but not soon :P
you may be looking for:
How to get to Sta. Maria, How to get to Mabitac, How to get to Famy, How to get to Siniloan, How to get to Pangil,
How to get to Pakil, How to get to Paete Laguna How to get to Kalayaan, How to get to Lumban, How to get to Pagsanjan, How to get to Sta. Cruz, How to get to Magdalena, How to get to Liliw, How to get to Nagcarlan, How to get to Majayjay, How to get to Luisiana, How to get to Cavinti, How to get to Calauan, How to get to Rizal, Laguna, How to get to San Pablo City of Seven Lakes, How to get to Pila, How to get to Victoria, How to get to Bay, How to get to Los Banos, How to get to Calamba, How to get to Cabuyao, How to get to Sta. Rosa, How to get to Binan, How to get to San Pedro, How to get to Canlubang, Calamba
Labels: Laguna, Public Transportation, Travel Guides
posted by GingGoy @ 8:00 PM,
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Azkals vs Singapore Lions AFC Suzuki Cup: Football Tickets Failure
22 February 2013
(this Singapore trip of Tutubi happened in December 2012 just in time for the semifinals of the AFC Suzuki Cup between the Philippine Azkals and Singapore Lions at the Jalan Besar Stadium)
Tutubi has always been a football fan from way, way back when the Azkals were losing, when nobody cares about them, when no women scream at their sight and when no people will recognize them until the momentous AFC Suzuki Cup 2010 when they upset powerhouse Vietnam and proceeded to the semifinals for the first time in history.
Tutubi flew on the first flight to Singapore of Philippine Airlines. On this fateful morning, he experienced rude treatment by the Immigration Officer who wrongly thought he's an OFW looking to avoid the OFW exit clearance.
It was before embarcation in Singapore Changi Airport when he noticed a commotion of passengers a few rows before him and noticed Azkals star striker Phil Younghusband posing for fans pictures.
fans posing with Phil Younghusband but completely ignored the others, what a shame
Tutubi caught up with the Azkals on the walkalators, at the immigration counters and carousel of Changi Airport and was able to take pictures. He noticed though that due to the showbiz insanity of Pinoys, they can only recognize brothers Phil and James Younghusband and completely ignored the others.
the dejected Azkals with only Patrick Reichelt (#29) smiling at the camera. Paul Mulders (#22), James Youghusband (midfielder #7 and chris greatwich #3)
Tutubi also caught up with home-grown Azkal Ememio "Chieffy" Caligdong and goalkeeper Ed Sacapano (nicknamed EdSa) but just near the bag conveyor belt.
Tutubi wanted to buy tickets by heading straight to Jalan Besar Stadium but it was raining so he waited for about an hour at the hotel. It's good that news got on facebook that the very limited tickets allocated to Filipinos were sold out after fifteen minutes. So much for Tutubi hoping to watch the football game live in Singapore (and he can't find any good Azkals live streaming)
Eventually, the Azkals lost the match to Singapore in a heartbreaking 0-1 scoreline. (Singpore ended up as champion later by beating Malaysia in the finals)
On Tutubi's return trip back to Manila, Tutubi again saw the Philippine Azkals, all in somber mood due to the loss the night before...
coming up next, encounters with Phil Younghusband and Chieffy Caligdong :P
Tutubi has always been a football fan from way, way back when the Azkals were losing, when nobody cares about them, when no women scream at their sight and when no people will recognize them until the momentous AFC Suzuki Cup 2010 when they upset powerhouse Vietnam and proceeded to the semifinals for the first time in history.
Tutubi flew on the first flight to Singapore of Philippine Airlines. On this fateful morning, he experienced rude treatment by the Immigration Officer who wrongly thought he's an OFW looking to avoid the OFW exit clearance.
It was before embarcation in Singapore Changi Airport when he noticed a commotion of passengers a few rows before him and noticed Azkals star striker Phil Younghusband posing for fans pictures.
Tutubi caught up with the Azkals on the walkalators, at the immigration counters and carousel of Changi Airport and was able to take pictures. He noticed though that due to the showbiz insanity of Pinoys, they can only recognize brothers Phil and James Younghusband and completely ignored the others.
Tutubi also caught up with home-grown Azkal Ememio "Chieffy" Caligdong and goalkeeper Ed Sacapano (nicknamed EdSa) but just near the bag conveyor belt.
Tutubi wanted to buy tickets by heading straight to Jalan Besar Stadium but it was raining so he waited for about an hour at the hotel. It's good that news got on facebook that the very limited tickets allocated to Filipinos were sold out after fifteen minutes. So much for Tutubi hoping to watch the football game live in Singapore (and he can't find any good Azkals live streaming)
Eventually, the Azkals lost the match to Singapore in a heartbreaking 0-1 scoreline. (Singpore ended up as champion later by beating Malaysia in the finals)
On Tutubi's return trip back to Manila, Tutubi again saw the Philippine Azkals, all in somber mood due to the loss the night before...
coming up next, encounters with Phil Younghusband and Chieffy Caligdong :P
posted by GingGoy @ 8:55 PM,
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How to Get to Monasterio de Santa Clara + Mass Schedule
21 February 2013
For those looking to to reach Monasterio de Sta. Clara (St. Clare Monastery) to offer eggs for good weather and to attend mass by the sisters.
Sunday Mass Schedule
0630 HRS
1730 HRS
Daily Mass Schedule:
0600 HRS
How to get to Monasterio de Santa Clara in Quezon City:
Sta. Clara can be best reached via LRT 2 Katipunan Station where it's already sort walk away
for driving directions to Sta. Clara from Makati, head out to C5 road, go straight, use Ortigas ibabaw, then pass Libis, enter the tunnel then under the Katipunan viaduct over Aurora Blvd. You can see Monasterio de Sta. Clara to your right.
related posts:
Egg Offering to Sta. Clara
Sunday Mass Schedule
0630 HRS
1730 HRS
Daily Mass Schedule:
0600 HRS
How to get to Monasterio de Santa Clara in Quezon City:
Sta. Clara can be best reached via LRT 2 Katipunan Station where it's already sort walk away
for driving directions to Sta. Clara from Makati, head out to C5 road, go straight, use Ortigas ibabaw, then pass Libis, enter the tunnel then under the Katipunan viaduct over Aurora Blvd. You can see Monasterio de Sta. Clara to your right.
related posts:
Egg Offering to Sta. Clara
Labels: Churches
posted by GingGoy @ 10:46 PM,
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Baguio: Burnham Park Boat Ride Rates, Operating Hours
UPDATED: February 2018
For those coming to Baguio for the upcoming Panagbenga Festival weekend, you may want to visit again Burnham Park for the newly-drained and refilled with water man-made lake where you can ride boats.
Boat ride rates: PhP250.00/30 minutes (boat rental)
Burnham Park Lake Boat rides are open from 7am in the morning til 10pm in the evening
you may also be looking for:
baguio boat rental price burnham park
Related Baguio Posts:
How to get to Baguio from Vigan
Tam-awan Village
Barrel Man
Strawberry Farm
For those coming to Baguio for the upcoming Panagbenga Festival weekend, you may want to visit again Burnham Park for the newly-drained and refilled with water man-made lake where you can ride boats.
Boat ride rates: PhP250.00/30 minutes (boat rental)
Burnham Park Lake Boat rides are open from 7am in the morning til 10pm in the evening
you may also be looking for:
baguio boat rental price burnham park
Related Baguio Posts:
How to get to Baguio from Vigan
Tam-awan Village
Barrel Man
Strawberry Farm
posted by GingGoy @ 9:00 PM,
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Recommended Beach Resorts for Company Summer Outing/Team Building Venue
20 February 2013
So many inquiries in the past on the nearest beach resort to Manila and suggested beach resorts for company summer outing or team building activities but as always, Tutubi does not recommend specific beach resorts as he has no favorites nor even hidden affiliations. You can opt not to do the usual company outing ocular inspection to check beach quality, food tasting, amenities, and overnight room accommodations, just take note of these tips and suggestions.
UPDATED: March 2014
Herewith is only a general recommendation per area though there may be pockets of beaches that don't fit per Tutubi's description with estimated travel time out of Metro Manila and only land travel is considered i.e. no islands nor boat/ferry rides much more airplane rides (for those rich and generous companies)
Beach resorts in Cavite: travel time around 2 hours (even less due to Cavitex)
Tutubi visited Lido Beach Resort in Noveleta, Cavite without much expectation and he's right. The beach there is dirty as it's part of Manila Bay, you can even fish garbage out of the water. The sand is black and usually turns-off most city dwellers looking for a white beach in Cavite. The best beaches in Cavite are those at the southernmost tip of Cavite province with several high-end resorts like Puerto Azul (visited by Tutubi sometime in 1998), Caylabne Bay Resort, Boracay de Cavite
Beach Resorts in Bulacan: Travel Time: around 2-3 hours
not much is known about beach resorts in Bulacan due to it's also part of Manila Bay so if you can find them, expect them to be dirty and unfit for swimming. Bulacan though boasts of several nice resorts with wave pools.
Bataan Beach Resorts: travel time around 3 hours via NLEX
The beaches of Morong Bataan is inside Manila Bay, not that dirty as quite far already from Manila but the sand is fine gray. Reason why it's not that famous. The beaches of Bagac town (where Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar the resort of old houses is located), on the other side of Bataan Peninsula has white sand and good enough for human activities.
Batangas Beach Resorts: travel time varies from 3 hours to 5 hours
In Batangas province you have so many choices from Nasugbu (the nearest to Metro Manila via Tagaytay) but doesn't have real nice beaches and shoreline for swimming.
The much hyped Laiya Beach in San Juan is quite nice but not quite as raved by other people. On one end of the beach is fine sand bit murky and on the other end is the so-called La Luz point, a rocky part where it's nice to snorkel. In between the two is a short strip of fine white sand. Tutubi visited this in 2005 when the popular and pricey Acuatico Beach Resort with it's nice infinity pool is not yet built.
the nice part of the white beach of Laiya, San Juan, Batangas
Lobo Beach resorts, visited by Tutubi in summer of 2012 (unposted yet) does not offer very good beach too as the beach is full of pebbles (but not the same as those in Luna, La Union). They offer great diving experience though as you can see Isla verde from a distance, said to be one of the best dive sites in the country. Calatagan has also has nice beaches while Anilao town has mostly dive resorts catering to scuba divers.
The once famous Matabungkay beach in town deteriorated with too many balsa (bamboo rafts) parked on the shore that make swimming difficult and sometimes dangerous
munting buhangin beach with munting visitors
Nasugbu beaches hold promise with fine sand of Munting Buhangin Beach and nearby beaches where you can see Munting Buhangin Beach Resort, Punta Fuego, Canyon Cove and others.
Quezon Beach Resorts: travel time 4-5 hours
Parts of the beaches of Quezon Tutubi has visited include Sariaya (his first beach experience in "19forgotten" has dark gray sand but the area is good for swimming. Same in Atimonan town but the waves may be a bit dangerous. Up north in the towns of Real and Infanta, the beaches are gray sand, sometimes rocky, and with huge waves as they're facing the Pacific Ocean. The town of Pagbilao has nice white sand beaches though but there may not be enough beach resorts rooms and overnight accommodations for large companies.
Quezon has many islands too with fine white sand beaches that many bloggers hype to be like Boracay (usually exaggerated accounts) and also the southern towns are unexplored by Tutubi.
Zambales Beach Resorts: 3 to 5 hours travel time via NLEX-SCTEx
not so crowded and tourist-infested, the beach of Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambales
Here you have lots of choices though may be quite far already for some companies. Subic Bay has nice resorts including the once popular White Rock and the pricey Marina Lighthouse Resort. Most of Zambales shoreline has black sand or fine gray sand like those in Pundaquit, San Antonio (where you can have nice yet pricey resorts like Punta de Uian)Pundaquit is the gateway to Anawangin Cove and Capones Island.
Pangasinan Beach Resorts: travel time 4 to 6 hours via NLEX, SCTEx
the backpacker-friendly Patar beach in Bolinao, Pangasinan
Pangasinan is a large province. there are many towns with pockets of nice white sand beaches sandwiched between those with gray sand. Western Pangasinan boasts of nice beaches of Anda, and Bolinao and Tambobong White Beach in Dasol town. In Bolinao beaches you can choose Ilog Malino for safe beach for family outings and the backpacker-friendly Patar beach has fine slightly brownish red sand. Pangasinan also has historic beaches in Mangaldan and Lingayen (where resorts like El Puerto Marina can be found) which played silent witness during the liberation of World War II. The Hundred Islands in Alaminos boasts of several beach resorts for overnight accommodations, some with cheap room rates, even dormitory-type rooms for the budget conscious (but usually without official websites nor any published telephone contact numbers)
Lingayen beach is typical Pangasinan and Zambales: fine gray sand with waves suitable for surfing school
La Union Beach Resorts: Travel time of 5 hours or more via NLEX, SCTEx (but expect this to shorten once TPLEx is completed)
La Union boasts of nice white sand beaches but they're actually popular for one thing: surfing. You can find beach resorts in the towns of Bauan and San Fernando (where the expensive Thunderbird Poro Point is located)
Further up north, lies Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte (where Pagudpud resorts await) that are too far away for most Manila-based companies to consider for summer outing. Not much nice white sand beaches in Ilocos Sur except Sabangan Beach in Santiago, Ilocos Sur (as Tutubi was able to scour most of seaside towns of Ilocos Sur) and probably other towns north of Vigan (unexplored by Tutubi)
Santiago Cove: a hidden treasure of Ilocos Sur, a white sand beach without the crowds
Lastly, if our company summer outing came too late for summer and into the rainy season, you can check out Pansol hotspring resorts in Calamba, Laguna where you can swim to your hearts content without getting out of the hot water due to freezing cold when out of it. :)
This is not a definitive list as Tutubi has yet to fully explore all of them. He may have left out some nice places or gave comments that don't agree with your own.
UPDATED: March 2014
Herewith is only a general recommendation per area though there may be pockets of beaches that don't fit per Tutubi's description with estimated travel time out of Metro Manila and only land travel is considered i.e. no islands nor boat/ferry rides much more airplane rides (for those rich and generous companies)
Beach resorts in Cavite: travel time around 2 hours (even less due to Cavitex)
Tutubi visited Lido Beach Resort in Noveleta, Cavite without much expectation and he's right. The beach there is dirty as it's part of Manila Bay, you can even fish garbage out of the water. The sand is black and usually turns-off most city dwellers looking for a white beach in Cavite. The best beaches in Cavite are those at the southernmost tip of Cavite province with several high-end resorts like Puerto Azul (visited by Tutubi sometime in 1998), Caylabne Bay Resort, Boracay de Cavite
Beach Resorts in Bulacan: Travel Time: around 2-3 hours
not much is known about beach resorts in Bulacan due to it's also part of Manila Bay so if you can find them, expect them to be dirty and unfit for swimming. Bulacan though boasts of several nice resorts with wave pools.
Bataan Beach Resorts: travel time around 3 hours via NLEX
The beaches of Morong Bataan is inside Manila Bay, not that dirty as quite far already from Manila but the sand is fine gray. Reason why it's not that famous. The beaches of Bagac town (where Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar the resort of old houses is located), on the other side of Bataan Peninsula has white sand and good enough for human activities.
Batangas Beach Resorts: travel time varies from 3 hours to 5 hours
In Batangas province you have so many choices from Nasugbu (the nearest to Metro Manila via Tagaytay) but doesn't have real nice beaches and shoreline for swimming.
The much hyped Laiya Beach in San Juan is quite nice but not quite as raved by other people. On one end of the beach is fine sand bit murky and on the other end is the so-called La Luz point, a rocky part where it's nice to snorkel. In between the two is a short strip of fine white sand. Tutubi visited this in 2005 when the popular and pricey Acuatico Beach Resort with it's nice infinity pool is not yet built.
the nice part of the white beach of Laiya, San Juan, BatangasLobo Beach resorts, visited by Tutubi in summer of 2012 (unposted yet) does not offer very good beach too as the beach is full of pebbles (but not the same as those in Luna, La Union). They offer great diving experience though as you can see Isla verde from a distance, said to be one of the best dive sites in the country. Calatagan has also has nice beaches while Anilao town has mostly dive resorts catering to scuba divers.
The once famous Matabungkay beach in town deteriorated with too many balsa (bamboo rafts) parked on the shore that make swimming difficult and sometimes dangerous
munting buhangin beach with munting visitorsNasugbu beaches hold promise with fine sand of Munting Buhangin Beach and nearby beaches where you can see Munting Buhangin Beach Resort, Punta Fuego, Canyon Cove and others.
Quezon Beach Resorts: travel time 4-5 hours
Parts of the beaches of Quezon Tutubi has visited include Sariaya (his first beach experience in "19forgotten" has dark gray sand but the area is good for swimming. Same in Atimonan town but the waves may be a bit dangerous. Up north in the towns of Real and Infanta, the beaches are gray sand, sometimes rocky, and with huge waves as they're facing the Pacific Ocean. The town of Pagbilao has nice white sand beaches though but there may not be enough beach resorts rooms and overnight accommodations for large companies.
Quezon has many islands too with fine white sand beaches that many bloggers hype to be like Boracay (usually exaggerated accounts) and also the southern towns are unexplored by Tutubi.
Zambales Beach Resorts: 3 to 5 hours travel time via NLEX-SCTEx
not so crowded and tourist-infested, the beach of Pundaquit, San Antonio, ZambalesHere you have lots of choices though may be quite far already for some companies. Subic Bay has nice resorts including the once popular White Rock and the pricey Marina Lighthouse Resort. Most of Zambales shoreline has black sand or fine gray sand like those in Pundaquit, San Antonio (where you can have nice yet pricey resorts like Punta de Uian)Pundaquit is the gateway to Anawangin Cove and Capones Island.
Pangasinan Beach Resorts: travel time 4 to 6 hours via NLEX, SCTEx
the backpacker-friendly Patar beach in Bolinao, PangasinanPangasinan is a large province. there are many towns with pockets of nice white sand beaches sandwiched between those with gray sand. Western Pangasinan boasts of nice beaches of Anda, and Bolinao and Tambobong White Beach in Dasol town. In Bolinao beaches you can choose Ilog Malino for safe beach for family outings and the backpacker-friendly Patar beach has fine slightly brownish red sand. Pangasinan also has historic beaches in Mangaldan and Lingayen (where resorts like El Puerto Marina can be found) which played silent witness during the liberation of World War II. The Hundred Islands in Alaminos boasts of several beach resorts for overnight accommodations, some with cheap room rates, even dormitory-type rooms for the budget conscious (but usually without official websites nor any published telephone contact numbers)
Lingayen beach is typical Pangasinan and Zambales: fine gray sand with waves suitable for surfing schoolLa Union Beach Resorts: Travel time of 5 hours or more via NLEX, SCTEx (but expect this to shorten once TPLEx is completed)
La Union boasts of nice white sand beaches but they're actually popular for one thing: surfing. You can find beach resorts in the towns of Bauan and San Fernando (where the expensive Thunderbird Poro Point is located)
Further up north, lies Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte (where Pagudpud resorts await) that are too far away for most Manila-based companies to consider for summer outing. Not much nice white sand beaches in Ilocos Sur except Sabangan Beach in Santiago, Ilocos Sur (as Tutubi was able to scour most of seaside towns of Ilocos Sur) and probably other towns north of Vigan (unexplored by Tutubi)
Santiago Cove: a hidden treasure of Ilocos Sur, a white sand beach without the crowds Lastly, if our company summer outing came too late for summer and into the rainy season, you can check out Pansol hotspring resorts in Calamba, Laguna where you can swim to your hearts content without getting out of the hot water due to freezing cold when out of it. :)
This is not a definitive list as Tutubi has yet to fully explore all of them. He may have left out some nice places or gave comments that don't agree with your own.
Labels: Bataan, Batangas, Beaches, Bulacan, Hotels and Resorts, Ilocos Sur, La Union, Luzon, Quezon, Zambales
posted by GingGoy @ 9:30 PM,
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Muslims in Makati: McDonalds Halal Food?
While Tutubi was with officemates/friends at McDonalds Paseo Center (Makati), he noticed this group of four women, apparently Muslims due to their use of hijab (head scarf) queuing at the counter while also talking to each other probably choosing their order.
What comes to mind is this question: "is McDonalds now certified as halal food in the Philippines? or these ladies with hijab do not have much choice as it's really hard to find Halal Food in Manila for our Muslim brothers.
These four Muslim women discussing probably which one to order from McDonalds menu that are halal (meaning: permissible) for them to eat
Understanding Halal 101 for non-Muslims: halal food, when packaged and sold must have the proper label/certification from a Halal certification authority. For food served in restaurants, food must not contain pork (and other haram: forbidden items), and must never get in contact with haram food including oil from pigs (lard). If it's an animal meat, the butcher must be a Muslim and has to recite a prayer during the butchering process.
at least now the four ladies probably decided which one to order.
Tutubi thinks the Department of Tourism, and Filipinos in general, should grow the halal food industry in the country along with more hala food choices in Manila and other tourist spots like Boracay to be able to lure more wealthy Muslim tourists from the Middle EAst and other predominantly Muslim countries. Malaysia has been very successful at this they're currently at the top of tourist arrivals in ASEAN.
Suggested Posts for our Muslim brothers:
Mosques in Manila
Halal Food in Manila
Halal Food in Boracay
What comes to mind is this question: "is McDonalds now certified as halal food in the Philippines? or these ladies with hijab do not have much choice as it's really hard to find Halal Food in Manila for our Muslim brothers.
Understanding Halal 101 for non-Muslims: halal food, when packaged and sold must have the proper label/certification from a Halal certification authority. For food served in restaurants, food must not contain pork (and other haram: forbidden items), and must never get in contact with haram food including oil from pigs (lard). If it's an animal meat, the butcher must be a Muslim and has to recite a prayer during the butchering process.
Tutubi thinks the Department of Tourism, and Filipinos in general, should grow the halal food industry in the country along with more hala food choices in Manila and other tourist spots like Boracay to be able to lure more wealthy Muslim tourists from the Middle EAst and other predominantly Muslim countries. Malaysia has been very successful at this they're currently at the top of tourist arrivals in ASEAN.
Suggested Posts for our Muslim brothers:
Mosques in Manila
Halal Food in Manila
Halal Food in Boracay
Labels: Islam
posted by GingGoy @ 8:00 PM,
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"Cheap" Airphil Express Fare to Batanes, Flight Schedule
Tried online booking with Airphil Express flight to Batanes to find out how much is the ticket price of the supposedly newest budget airline to operate the Manila to Basco, Batanes route. Here is the airfare cost of a trial booking:
Airphil Express Flight to Batanes
Booking date: February 21, 2013
Trial booking flight on May 17 to May 24, 2013:
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Total:
8630 PHP
Price Summary:
Fare view 6586 PHP
Taxes view 1904 PHP
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Ancillaries
Seats
Departing
Express Fares
Economy
Flight: 2P84
Depart: Manila (MNL)
departure:
05:15AM Fri. 05/17
Fare Basis: X2P
Arrive: Basco (Batanes) (BSO)
arrival:
07:00AM Fri. 05/17
Arriving
Express Fares
Economy
Flight: 2P85
Depart: Basco (Batanes) (BSO)
departure:
07:25AM Fri. 05/24
Fare Basis: K2P
Arrive: Manila (MNL)
arrival:
09:05AM Fri. 05/24
Passengers: 1
Price Summary:
Fare view 6586 PHP
Taxes view 1904 PHP
Discount
Fees view 140 PHP
Ancillaries
Seats
Total:
8630 PHP
With Airphil Express Fare to Batanes = PhP8630.00 is still nowhere near the ticket prices in other destinations, it still does not belong to the typical reach of budget travelers (except those big budgeted "budget travelers")
with economies of scale and more passengers, this will go down as more passengers and tourists fly to Batanes but will have to upgrade the airport to accommodate bigger aircraft.
For cheap airfare to Batanes, do follow them on facebook and/or twitter to get the latest Airphil Express Promo Fare announcements.
Airphil Express Batanes Flight Schedule:
Manila to Batanes (Flight Number 2P84): Monday/Friday 0500 HRS (arrive in Batanes at 0645HRS)
Batanes to Manila (Flight Number 2P84): Monday/Friday 0725 HRS
Flight duration/Travel Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Baggage Allowance: 10 kgs (Airphil Express Excess Baggage fee applies in excess of 10 kg)
Related Posts on Batanes:
Batanes Accommodations
Skypasada Flights to Batanes
Airphil Express Flight to Batanes
Booking date: February 21, 2013
Trial booking flight on May 17 to May 24, 2013:
Trip Summary Modify Search
Total:
8630 PHP
Price Summary:
Fare view 6586 PHP
Taxes view 1904 PHP
Discount
Fees view 140 PHP
Ancillaries
Seats
Departing
Express Fares
Economy
Flight: 2P84
Depart: Manila (MNL)
departure:
05:15AM Fri. 05/17
Fare Basis: X2P
Arrive: Basco (Batanes) (BSO)
arrival:
07:00AM Fri. 05/17
Arriving
Express Fares
Economy
Flight: 2P85
Depart: Basco (Batanes) (BSO)
departure:
07:25AM Fri. 05/24
Fare Basis: K2P
Arrive: Manila (MNL)
arrival:
09:05AM Fri. 05/24
Passengers: 1
Price Summary:
Fare view 6586 PHP
Taxes view 1904 PHP
Discount
Fees view 140 PHP
Ancillaries
Seats
Total:
8630 PHP
With Airphil Express Fare to Batanes = PhP8630.00 is still nowhere near the ticket prices in other destinations, it still does not belong to the typical reach of budget travelers (except those big budgeted "budget travelers")
with economies of scale and more passengers, this will go down as more passengers and tourists fly to Batanes but will have to upgrade the airport to accommodate bigger aircraft.
For cheap airfare to Batanes, do follow them on facebook and/or twitter to get the latest Airphil Express Promo Fare announcements.
Airphil Express Batanes Flight Schedule:
Manila to Batanes (Flight Number 2P84): Monday/Friday 0500 HRS (arrive in Batanes at 0645HRS)
Batanes to Manila (Flight Number 2P84): Monday/Friday 0725 HRS
Flight duration/Travel Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Baggage Allowance: 10 kgs (Airphil Express Excess Baggage fee applies in excess of 10 kg)
Related Posts on Batanes:
Batanes Accommodations
Skypasada Flights to Batanes
Labels: Airlines, Airphil Express, Batanes
posted by GingGoy @ 12:30 AM,
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Malabon Horse Meat, Tapang Kabayo of Parañaque: Healthy, Exotic Delicacy?
19 February 2013
With the now hot topic of horsemeat scandal in Europe where some products labeled as beef were found laden with horsemeat while some are actually mislabeled completely as beef. Horse meat eating is taboo in the United States and the United Kingdom but not in the Philippines, it's not illegal, where it's eaten regularly in some areas, and considered exotic food if not an aprhodisiac (the usual tag that's actually unfounded) for most delicacies). Horsemeat is also eaten in some parts of France and regularly sold in the Netherlands, Mexico, Argentina, Sardinia and in Asia, the top consumers are China, Japan and Mongolia.
Now if you're not the type who won't mind tasting horsemeat and actually have the guts to try and taste how horsemeat tastes like, there are two areas where you can buy horse meat: Malabon and Parañaque.
Can you stand to taste horse meat, considered as delicacies and sometimes exotic food in some cultures yet a taboo to some like the Americans and the British
It's not a secret that Malabon horse meat selling is a norm. You can find them at various Malabon Public Markets sold at meat shops labeled as Malabon Tapang Kabayo. The horse meat source are said to come from horse breeders in Quezon and Batangas as well as disabled horses in race tracks.
There's a lingering rumor, and believed to be true, that one of the best tapsilog in Metro Manila, particularly on the tapsilogan strip on Quirino Avenue in Don Galo, Parañaque City is not serving beef tapa but actually tapang kabayo (cured horsemeat) to customers for decades now that gives it a unique taste, flavor and texture different from tapang baka (cured beef).
There's a blog dedicated to eating horse meat and promotes it as low fat, low in cholesterol and high in iron. Horsemeat is also claimed as the secret to long life of the people of Sardinia and some people of Malabon who consume it regularly.
What's your take on this? Is it ok to eat horse meat? The issue in Europe is actually of deception where consumers were deceived into eating horse meat. Filipino culture does not prohibit eating horse meat, what's actually illegal is eating carabao meat, due to Erap's only law.
Want some kind of horse meat food trip?
Now if you're not the type who won't mind tasting horsemeat and actually have the guts to try and taste how horsemeat tastes like, there are two areas where you can buy horse meat: Malabon and Parañaque.
Can you stand to taste horse meat, considered as delicacies and sometimes exotic food in some cultures yet a taboo to some like the Americans and the BritishIt's not a secret that Malabon horse meat selling is a norm. You can find them at various Malabon Public Markets sold at meat shops labeled as Malabon Tapang Kabayo. The horse meat source are said to come from horse breeders in Quezon and Batangas as well as disabled horses in race tracks.
There's a lingering rumor, and believed to be true, that one of the best tapsilog in Metro Manila, particularly on the tapsilogan strip on Quirino Avenue in Don Galo, Parañaque City is not serving beef tapa but actually tapang kabayo (cured horsemeat) to customers for decades now that gives it a unique taste, flavor and texture different from tapang baka (cured beef).
There's a blog dedicated to eating horse meat and promotes it as low fat, low in cholesterol and high in iron. Horsemeat is also claimed as the secret to long life of the people of Sardinia and some people of Malabon who consume it regularly.
What's your take on this? Is it ok to eat horse meat? The issue in Europe is actually of deception where consumers were deceived into eating horse meat. Filipino culture does not prohibit eating horse meat, what's actually illegal is eating carabao meat, due to Erap's only law.
Want some kind of horse meat food trip?
Labels: Delicacies, Exotic Food, Malabon, Metro Manila, Paranaque City
posted by GingGoy @ 8:30 PM,
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Muslim Restaurants and Halal Food in Boracay
18 February 2013
For the benefit of Muslim tourists visiting Boracay, here's information that may be helpful to you in looking for halal food in Boracay. This list was given to Tutubi by a Muslim friend of his who recently went there.
"inside Kim-Nor Souvenir Shop #74 at D'Talipapa market in Station 2 (you need to go inside the shop and ask the vendor for muslim/halal food prepared by the restaurant vendors for vendors on Boracay Island). Cheap, simple Muslim food of rice, chicken, beef, fish, and eggs."
Other Pork-free food in Boracay Restaurants:
Tilapia & Chips in D'Mall Palengke
Kasbah in Station 1
True Indian Food in Station 2
Lastly, you can also buy fresh seafood in Boracay's Talipapa and have them cooked for you. Price is around PhP150.00 per kilogram of seafood.
Suggested Posts for our Muslim brothers:
Mosques in Manila
Halal Food in Manila
Is McDonalds Halal?
you may have knowledge where to eat muslim food in boracay, halal food restaurant or just buy halal meat in boracay, please leave comment
"inside Kim-Nor Souvenir Shop #74 at D'Talipapa market in Station 2 (you need to go inside the shop and ask the vendor for muslim/halal food prepared by the restaurant vendors for vendors on Boracay Island). Cheap, simple Muslim food of rice, chicken, beef, fish, and eggs."
Other Pork-free food in Boracay Restaurants:
Tilapia & Chips in D'Mall Palengke
Kasbah in Station 1
True Indian Food in Station 2
Lastly, you can also buy fresh seafood in Boracay's Talipapa and have them cooked for you. Price is around PhP150.00 per kilogram of seafood.
Suggested Posts for our Muslim brothers:
Mosques in Manila
Halal Food in Manila
Is McDonalds Halal?
you may have knowledge where to eat muslim food in boracay, halal food restaurant or just buy halal meat in boracay, please leave comment
Labels: Islam
posted by GingGoy @ 9:00 PM,
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Cheapest Beach Resort Near Manila
Many people ask Tutubi his recommended nearest white beach to Manila. While there are beach resorts in Cavite, Batangas, Bataan and probably Bulacan, all within three hours of travel time, this beach resort inside Manila is the cheapest of all where people from all walks of life can afford
...that is if you can stand it :P
the next time your looking for the best, closest, cheapest and nearest beach resorts in Manila, look farther at the western side of Bataan, the southernmost tip of Cavite, the shores of Quezon Province and almost all areas of Batangas that are far cleaner and not part of polluted Manila Bay.
Summer's here, enjoy the sun, sand, and sea once again!
...that is if you can stand it :P
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| The beachfront of Manila Bay, near Seafood Wharf and Manila Ocean Park serves as a beach resort for poor families willing to escape the searing summer heat ins spite of the danger of polluted water |
the next time your looking for the best, closest, cheapest and nearest beach resorts in Manila, look farther at the western side of Bataan, the southernmost tip of Cavite, the shores of Quezon Province and almost all areas of Batangas that are far cleaner and not part of polluted Manila Bay.
Summer's here, enjoy the sun, sand, and sea once again!
Labels: Floobydust
posted by GingGoy @ 8:00 PM,
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Traditions: Why Do Filipinos Celebrate 7th Birthday?
Tutubi's oldest surviving picture is that of his first birthday, when he's about to put his finger on the birthday cake. It's the only extant reminder of the usually significant birthday celebrated by Filipinos. It was only a simple birthday party, as Tutubi was told, the fourth child of seven siblings in Paete, Laguna.
After his first birthday, no records nor recollection of succeeding birthdays as they were not rich to celebrate each and every birthday of the seven children. Tutubi got used to be greeted by his parents a happy birthday and he didn't expect a lavish celebration.
This simplicity in life made Tutubi what he is today: simple and budget-conscious.
As Tutubi is also celebrating his second lease in life, seven years after he survived a killer beach in Palawan (the tragedy that changed his life, when one of his friends did not make it, making this day his 7th death anniversary, it took Tutubi a year to write the gripping narrative on this blog)
Why did Tutubi post this Filipino tradition of celebrating a child's seventh birthday? Why is it significant for Pinoys?
Here's a list of possible answers and reasons why (since there isn't any reliable source of information) Filipinos make the 7th birthday important to celebrate, much like the first, the 18th (debut for girls to womanhood) and 21st (for boys to manhood):
1. Seven is a lucky number as in Lucky 7? So the Chinese celebrate the 8th birthday?
2. Seven years is the time when a baby is "no longer a baby" and passes to boyhood/girlhood? Same way a girl becomes a woman on her 18th birthday and a boy becomes a man on his 21st birthday
3. Seven years of age is a milestone when we enter the elementary grades. But with K+12, there's the mandatory kindergarten so this should be lowered to 6? :P
4. It's a tradition even during the Spanish times though there's no authoritative source for this one when the tradition started and where it began
5. It's based on the Bible; the biblical tradition that the number seven signifies completeness or perfection. You know there were seven days of creation (Genesis), the seven cattle in the dreams of the Pharaoh, the seven branches of the menorah (the lamp stand inside the tabernacle), the seven plaids of Samson's locks, seven devils of Mary Magdalene, seven deadly sins, the Pentecost as seven times seven days after Passover, even the seventy elders of Israel, Israelites exile for 70 years in Babylon, and the seventy times seven you need to forgive people who trespassed against you.
No actual reason but Filipinos celebrate the traditional seventh birthday without knowing the real reason and true meaning and significance of the event.
Did you celebrate your seventh birthday? If you have children, do you intend to celebrate your child's seventh birthday?
Let's just guess Filipinos will just say, birthdays are fun. Wala naman mawawala sa 'yo. (nothing to lose)
Actually there is, as effort, time and money is to be spent, but the good memories will remain and worth the investment.
After his first birthday, no records nor recollection of succeeding birthdays as they were not rich to celebrate each and every birthday of the seven children. Tutubi got used to be greeted by his parents a happy birthday and he didn't expect a lavish celebration.
This simplicity in life made Tutubi what he is today: simple and budget-conscious.
As Tutubi is also celebrating his second lease in life, seven years after he survived a killer beach in Palawan (the tragedy that changed his life, when one of his friends did not make it, making this day his 7th death anniversary, it took Tutubi a year to write the gripping narrative on this blog)
Why did Tutubi post this Filipino tradition of celebrating a child's seventh birthday? Why is it significant for Pinoys?
Here's a list of possible answers and reasons why (since there isn't any reliable source of information) Filipinos make the 7th birthday important to celebrate, much like the first, the 18th (debut for girls to womanhood) and 21st (for boys to manhood):
1. Seven is a lucky number as in Lucky 7? So the Chinese celebrate the 8th birthday?
2. Seven years is the time when a baby is "no longer a baby" and passes to boyhood/girlhood? Same way a girl becomes a woman on her 18th birthday and a boy becomes a man on his 21st birthday
3. Seven years of age is a milestone when we enter the elementary grades. But with K+12, there's the mandatory kindergarten so this should be lowered to 6? :P
4. It's a tradition even during the Spanish times though there's no authoritative source for this one when the tradition started and where it began
5. It's based on the Bible; the biblical tradition that the number seven signifies completeness or perfection. You know there were seven days of creation (Genesis), the seven cattle in the dreams of the Pharaoh, the seven branches of the menorah (the lamp stand inside the tabernacle), the seven plaids of Samson's locks, seven devils of Mary Magdalene, seven deadly sins, the Pentecost as seven times seven days after Passover, even the seventy elders of Israel, Israelites exile for 70 years in Babylon, and the seventy times seven you need to forgive people who trespassed against you.
No actual reason but Filipinos celebrate the traditional seventh birthday without knowing the real reason and true meaning and significance of the event.
Did you celebrate your seventh birthday? If you have children, do you intend to celebrate your child's seventh birthday?
Let's just guess Filipinos will just say, birthdays are fun. Wala naman mawawala sa 'yo. (nothing to lose)
Actually there is, as effort, time and money is to be spent, but the good memories will remain and worth the investment.
Labels: Filipino Traditions
posted by GingGoy @ 12:00 AM,
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Sky Ranch Tagaytay: Ferris Wheel, Horseback Riding, Rates, Entrance Fee (Sky Fun Amusement Park)
16 February 2013
Tutubi's recent daytrip to Tagaytay made him stop by on the national road near Taal Vista Hotel to take this picture of a giant ferris wheel in Tagaytay Ridge that will surely offer leisure park visitors a stunning view of Taal Lake and Taal Volcano, and probably romantic sunset views of Tagaytay.
UPDATED: January 2016
What used to be a vacant lot beside Taal Vista Hotel that was used as a horseback riding with a view by children and kids alike is turned into a leisure park by SM Land.
map of Sky Ranch is available here (via OpenStreetMap much better than Google Map and Wikimapia)
Tagaytay Skyranch's SkyEye: the giant ferris wheel in Tagaytay as of August 2013
Just how will they call the giant ferris wheel: Tagaytay Eye? (much like the MOA Eye :P
It will probably be open during Holy Week when Manila is shutdown on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Black Saturday only to re-open on Easter Sunday.
Sky Ranch Information (verified by Tutubi when he called SM Land hotline as of April 2014)
Tagaytay Sky Ranch Ticket Prices/Rides:
Nessi Coaster: PhP50.00
Red Baron: PhP50.00
Wonder Flight: PhP50.00
Mini-Viking: PhP50.00
Express Train: PhP50.00
Super Viking: PhP50.00
Sky Eye (Ferris Wheel Ride): PhP150.00
Carousel: PhP50.00
For SkyFun Amusement Park Tagaytay including the ferris wheel and restaurants (for commercial leasing inquiries, get in touch with SM Land)
Sky Ranch Operating Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 3pm to 12mn
Friday to Sunday: 12nn to 12mn
*no confirmed information yet on Sky Ranch Holy week operating hours
Skyranch entrance fee/Admission rates: PhP100.00 regular
Horseback riding rate (children/Adult): PhP250.00 for 30 minutes
Ferris Wheel Ride rate: PhP150.00 for 10 minutes
Telephone Contact Number/Hotline:
Official website:
Twitter:
facebook page:
Related Post:
How to Get to Tagaytay
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UPDATED: January 2016
What used to be a vacant lot beside Taal Vista Hotel that was used as a horseback riding with a view by children and kids alike is turned into a leisure park by SM Land.
map of Sky Ranch is available here (via OpenStreetMap much better than Google Map and Wikimapia)
It will probably be open during Holy Week when Manila is shutdown on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Black Saturday only to re-open on Easter Sunday.
Sky Ranch Information (verified by Tutubi when he called SM Land hotline as of April 2014)
Tagaytay Sky Ranch Ticket Prices/Rides:
Nessi Coaster: PhP50.00
Red Baron: PhP50.00
Wonder Flight: PhP50.00
Mini-Viking: PhP50.00
Express Train: PhP50.00
Super Viking: PhP50.00
Sky Eye (Ferris Wheel Ride): PhP150.00
Carousel: PhP50.00
For SkyFun Amusement Park Tagaytay including the ferris wheel and restaurants (for commercial leasing inquiries, get in touch with SM Land)
Sky Ranch Operating Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 3pm to 12mn
Friday to Sunday: 12nn to 12mn
*no confirmed information yet on Sky Ranch Holy week operating hours
Skyranch entrance fee/Admission rates: PhP100.00 regular
Horseback riding rate (children/Adult): PhP250.00 for 30 minutes
Ferris Wheel Ride rate: PhP150.00 for 10 minutes
Telephone Contact Number/Hotline:
Official website:
Twitter:
facebook page:
Related Post:
How to Get to Tagaytay
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vista ranch tagaytay map sky ranch ferris wheel tagaytay eye in the sky, how to get to sky ranch tagaytay
how to commute to skyranch tagaytay public transportation jeepneys bus to SkyFun Amusement Park
Labels: Calabarzon, Metro Tagaytay, Southern Tagalog, Tagaytay City, Theme Parks
posted by GingGoy @ 8:00 PM,
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Tagaytay: Pink Sisters Convent Mass Schedule
15 February 2013
Tutubi has lots of friends devoted to weekly Sunday masses at Pink Sisters in Tagaytay where their family bonds afterwards. You can see their faith and devotion not just in attending masses regularly in the chilly Tagaytay and eaking up very early so as not to arrive late (where car parking is too hard to find besides your church seat)
Just to post Sunday mass schedules of Pink Sisters Convent in Tagaytay:
Weekday Mass Schedule (Daily, Monday to Friday): 6:30am (no mass in the afternoon)
First Saturday Holy Hour: 4:20pm
Saturday Mass at 5pm (no idea if this is anticipated mass)
Pink Sisters Sunday Mass Schedule:
7:30am (but be sure to be there early as you can't find a seat as early as 7am)
5:00pm
there are only two masses on Sundays
Pink Sisters Convent
Address: Brent Road, Tagaytay City, Cavite
Telephone Number: +63.46.442.3856 +63.46.442.5203
How to get to Pink Sisters Convent, Tagaytay:
just click this link on how to get to Tagaytay
No information yet on official website, facebook or twitter account for the sisters are always locked in prayer but you can try calling their contact number for information, donations, request for prayers or other inquiries. :)
Just to post Sunday mass schedules of Pink Sisters Convent in Tagaytay:
Weekday Mass Schedule (Daily, Monday to Friday): 6:30am (no mass in the afternoon)
First Saturday Holy Hour: 4:20pm
Saturday Mass at 5pm (no idea if this is anticipated mass)
Pink Sisters Sunday Mass Schedule:
7:30am (but be sure to be there early as you can't find a seat as early as 7am)
5:00pm
there are only two masses on Sundays
Pink Sisters Convent
Address: Brent Road, Tagaytay City, Cavite
Telephone Number: +63.46.442.3856 +63.46.442.5203
How to get to Pink Sisters Convent, Tagaytay:
just click this link on how to get to Tagaytay
No information yet on official website, facebook or twitter account for the sisters are always locked in prayer but you can try calling their contact number for information, donations, request for prayers or other inquiries. :)
Labels: Churches, Metro Tagaytay, Tagaytay City
posted by GingGoy @ 8:00 PM,
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Manila Airport Transfer NAIA Shuttle Bus Between Terminal 1, 2, 3 and 4 (Route, Schedule, Fare)
14 February 2013
Rush airport transfers in Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport used to be a pain in the ...
Several times in the past, Tutubi ferried foreigners he met during flight or at the arrival area waiting in line to get a taxi, from NAIA Terminal 3 to NAIA Terminal 1 to catch connecting flights back to their home country or from NAIA Terminal 3 to NAIA Terminal 4 (formerly Manila Domestic Airport)
herewith are the options for Manila Airport Terminal Transfers: NAIA Shuttle Bus route, schedules and fare
Fastest Option: Manila Airport taxi (fares and travel time):
Getting from one NAIA terminal 1 to Terminal 3 averages 25 minutes by taxi (if you can get a taxi right away.) This is expected to be shortened to 8 minutes once under-construction NAIA Expressway project is completed to link Sales Interchange (SLEx) to Coastal Road and the PAGCOR Entertainment City complex and even Skyway to Makati and eventually to NLEx Balintawak if Skyway Stage 3 is completed next year.
Taxi fares between terminals should cost just around PhP150.00 (about US$2.5) to PhP200.00 (metered)
Note: The NAIA Terminal 3 shuttle bus to Baclaran, MRT and LRT has been resumed recently, shuttle fare is still PhP20.00/passenger :(
Cheapest Option:
Shuttle Buses from Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4 (Manila Domestic Terminal)
these shuttle buses, if you want Manila Airport transfers between terminals, have plain white color with no markings
NAIA shuttle bus from Terminal 1, Termina2 2, Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 (old domestic airport) is free of charge and comes at regular intervals
requires waiting time for the shuttle buses to arrive and have passengers. well, recommend you take the taxi if you have lots of luggage
Public Transportation guide to/from Manila Airport Terminals:
From NAIA Terminal 1, you can ride public utility buses from the road in front of the terminal building. the bus will pass by Baclaran, MRT taft Avenue Station and LRT EDSA Station onwards to Magallanes (mantrade), Pasay Road, Ayala Avenue, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia), Guadalupe, Boni/Pioneer St., Shaw Boulevard, SM Megamall, Ortigas Avenue, Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Center, Cubao and onwards to its destination.
Related Posts:
How to get to NAIA Terminal 1,
How to get to NAIA Terminal 2,
How to get to NAIA Terminal 3,
How to get to NAIA Terminal 4,
How to Get to Manila Domestic Airport
Several times in the past, Tutubi ferried foreigners he met during flight or at the arrival area waiting in line to get a taxi, from NAIA Terminal 3 to NAIA Terminal 1 to catch connecting flights back to their home country or from NAIA Terminal 3 to NAIA Terminal 4 (formerly Manila Domestic Airport)
herewith are the options for Manila Airport Terminal Transfers: NAIA Shuttle Bus route, schedules and fare
Fastest Option: Manila Airport taxi (fares and travel time):
Getting from one NAIA terminal 1 to Terminal 3 averages 25 minutes by taxi (if you can get a taxi right away.) This is expected to be shortened to 8 minutes once under-construction NAIA Expressway project is completed to link Sales Interchange (SLEx) to Coastal Road and the PAGCOR Entertainment City complex and even Skyway to Makati and eventually to NLEx Balintawak if Skyway Stage 3 is completed next year.
Taxi fares between terminals should cost just around PhP150.00 (about US$2.5) to PhP200.00 (metered)
Note: The NAIA Terminal 3 shuttle bus to Baclaran, MRT and LRT has been resumed recently, shuttle fare is still PhP20.00/passenger :(Cheapest Option:
Shuttle Buses from Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Terminal 3, Terminal 4 (Manila Domestic Terminal)
these shuttle buses, if you want Manila Airport transfers between terminals, have plain white color with no markings
NAIA shuttle bus from Terminal 1, Termina2 2, Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 (old domestic airport) is free of charge and comes at regular intervals
requires waiting time for the shuttle buses to arrive and have passengers. well, recommend you take the taxi if you have lots of luggage
Public Transportation guide to/from Manila Airport Terminals:
From NAIA Terminal 1, you can ride public utility buses from the road in front of the terminal building. the bus will pass by Baclaran, MRT taft Avenue Station and LRT EDSA Station onwards to Magallanes (mantrade), Pasay Road, Ayala Avenue, Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia), Guadalupe, Boni/Pioneer St., Shaw Boulevard, SM Megamall, Ortigas Avenue, Robinsons Galleria, Ortigas Center, Cubao and onwards to its destination.
Related Posts:
How to get to NAIA Terminal 1,
How to get to NAIA Terminal 2,
How to get to NAIA Terminal 3,
How to get to NAIA Terminal 4,
How to Get to Manila Domestic Airport
Labels: Airports
posted by GingGoy @ 12:30 AM,
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Rizal: How to Get to Antipolo Church, Map, Commute, Directions for Car Blessings
03 February 2013
For those looking for up-to-date and accurate information on getting to Antipolo Church (as this has been asked so many times in the past) where Tutubi passes by en route to his hometown Paete, Laguna.
If you want to visit the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, Antipolo at the Antipolo Church, buy some Antipolo pasalubong like kasuy, suman or have your new car blessing.
First, Click here for an updated and accurate street map of Antipolo via OpenStreetMap.
1. How to commute to Antipolo Church:
1.1 take the FX Shuttle service to Antipolo, available at
1.1.1 Gabriela Silang Car Park, Makati Avenue corner Ayala Avenue, Makati City
1.1.2 SM Megamall
1.1.3 Robinsons Galleria
1.1.4 LRT 2 Santolan Station
1.1.5 Gateway Mall, Cubao, Quezon City (near LRT 2 Cubao Station and MRT Araneta Center Cubao Station)
1.2 Jeepney to Antipolo, Rizal:
1.2.1 Jose Rizal University (JRU), Shaw Boulevard (Kalentong), Mandaluyong
1.2.2 Starmall, EDSA, Mandaluyong
1.2.3 EDSA Central station, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong
1.2.4 LRT 2 Santolan Station
1.2.5 Tanay, Rizal (where you can get there via Siniloan, Laguna from Sta. Cruz)
1.3 Bus to Antipolo, Rizal:
EMBC bus line serves the Divisoria to Antipolo route
no idea on the jeepney fare to Antipolo. some jeepney routes may also require a tricycle ride
to get there usually from Quezon
2. Driving Directions to Antipolo Church:
From Makati, head towards C-5, turn right to Ortigas Avenue, pass the so called junction of Cainta,
pass Tikling junction (right turn then U-turn then right turn again)
until you get to Sumulong Circle where you turn left then right going to the road to Antipolo Church
From Quezon City and Marikina, this route is the better and faster than traffic-heavy Ortigas Avenue:
take c5 then Aurora Boulevard. Proceed to Marcos Highway all the way pass SM Masinag where you turn right
at the Masinag Junction. Go up all the way to Sumulong Circle (where the new Antipolo Public market is being built and where most vehicles turn left). Instead of turning, just go straight ahead then turn left to follow the map of Antipolo.
From Laguna and Quezon provinces, Antipolo can be reached via Siniloan and Tanay and Manila East Road, about 1.5 hours travel time from Paete, Laguna
Other interesting places to see and visit in Antipolo:
Ynares Center, Hinulugang Taktak and the pasalubong stores
If you want to visit the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, Antipolo at the Antipolo Church, buy some Antipolo pasalubong like kasuy, suman or have your new car blessing.
First, Click here for an updated and accurate street map of Antipolo via OpenStreetMap.
1. How to commute to Antipolo Church:
1.1 take the FX Shuttle service to Antipolo, available at
1.1.1 Gabriela Silang Car Park, Makati Avenue corner Ayala Avenue, Makati City
1.1.2 SM Megamall
1.1.3 Robinsons Galleria
1.1.4 LRT 2 Santolan Station
1.1.5 Gateway Mall, Cubao, Quezon City (near LRT 2 Cubao Station and MRT Araneta Center Cubao Station)
1.2 Jeepney to Antipolo, Rizal:
1.2.1 Jose Rizal University (JRU), Shaw Boulevard (Kalentong), Mandaluyong
1.2.2 Starmall, EDSA, Mandaluyong
1.2.3 EDSA Central station, Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong
1.2.4 LRT 2 Santolan Station
1.2.5 Tanay, Rizal (where you can get there via Siniloan, Laguna from Sta. Cruz)
1.3 Bus to Antipolo, Rizal:
EMBC bus line serves the Divisoria to Antipolo route
no idea on the jeepney fare to Antipolo. some jeepney routes may also require a tricycle ride
to get there usually from Quezon
2. Driving Directions to Antipolo Church:
From Makati, head towards C-5, turn right to Ortigas Avenue, pass the so called junction of Cainta,
pass Tikling junction (right turn then U-turn then right turn again)
until you get to Sumulong Circle where you turn left then right going to the road to Antipolo Church
From Quezon City and Marikina, this route is the better and faster than traffic-heavy Ortigas Avenue:
take c5 then Aurora Boulevard. Proceed to Marcos Highway all the way pass SM Masinag where you turn right
at the Masinag Junction. Go up all the way to Sumulong Circle (where the new Antipolo Public market is being built and where most vehicles turn left). Instead of turning, just go straight ahead then turn left to follow the map of Antipolo.
From Laguna and Quezon provinces, Antipolo can be reached via Siniloan and Tanay and Manila East Road, about 1.5 hours travel time from Paete, Laguna
Other interesting places to see and visit in Antipolo:
Ynares Center, Hinulugang Taktak and the pasalubong stores
Labels: Antipolo City, Calabarzon, Churches, Rizal, Southern Tagalog
posted by GingGoy @ 10:07 PM,
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Tapa Mix, Sisig at Mang Jimmy, Balara, Quezon City
It was a lazy Sunday afternoon after waking up late plus late breakfast, 12 noon passed by without any plan on what to eat, usually spur of the moment home cooking but this time, Tutubi instead drove out without any destination but initially with Kansi/Bulalo or Kadyos in mind towards Quezon City's Scout area but turned back after seeing some traffic build-up. He went towards Maginhawa but his other restaurant in mind seemed to be closed until he remembered he needed to re-ignite his love for the greasy spoon: the thought of Mang Jimmy's Short Order inside the MWSS compound in Balara, Quezon City came to mind.
Mang Jimmy's Short Order is a road side eatery/restaurant on Carriedo Street, just near the rotonda with a “Bernardine” statue of a nude water bearer, which is actually a house converted into a restaurant with GI roofs with patched holes and flooring of pebbles. Unpretentious yet patronized by middle and probably upper class people looking only for great food and not the simple hole-in-the-wall ambiance of the place. Places like this- hidden yet always full of people- are the usual indicators that the place is really nice. No need for "pay to praise" blogs (the unethical blogger type) to rave about.
Since it was already 3pm when Tutubi got to the famous hidden frugal chow hound place in Quezon City, there were only two other tables occupied and two cars parked outside that is so unlike the place on weekdays and weeknights.
Tutubi ordered just three viands: Tapa Mix, Sizzling Sisig (their two best-sellers) and Pork Liempo plus 4 cups of rice and a liter of Coke. All of which were immediately served within 15 minutes. (Boy that was fast but probably because no other people around so that should be the case).
Mang Jimmy's best-seller: the Tapa Mix served on a sizzling plate. it's really yummy and tender at PhP120.00 per order
this pork liempo with PhP120.00/order price tag on the menu is bland, not recommended unless you a "less sodium diet"
and the other best seller of the place: the sizzling sisig (pig ears and cheeks with spices), simply one of the best sisig recipes Tutubi has tasted. he tried to order another one but it was out of stock.
Mang Jimmy's Short Order Menu prices:
Tapa Mix: P120
Sisig: P120
Pork Liempo: P110
4 cups rice
1 liter Coke
Total Bill: PhP400.00 (not bad for three people)
Food: Great tasting as advertised for the tapa mix and sisig. Their pork liempo was bland though
Service: Quick but probably due to lean hour and day, try to go there on peak hours
Price: Value for money, not expensive yet not really cheap.
Would Tutubi want to return there? You bet...it's another hidden hole-in-the-wall restaurant you'll surely love to return to, much like the students of UP Diliman (University of the Philippines), Ateneo de Manila (AdMU), Mirriam College, employees of Manila Water, MWSS, Maynilad and residents of barangay Balara frequent.
as usual, this is not a "paid to praise post" as Tutubi paid for everything in his visits
How to get to Mang Jimmy's, Balara, Quezon City:
Click here for an accurate map of Balara, Quezon City from OpenStreetMap
Driving directions from Makati, just head to C5, pass Eastwood City, Libis, pass Ateneo then after passing by Petron Katipunan gas station, look for the welcome arch of Balara, turn right then turn left when you see the statue of the lady water bearer. Mang Jimmy's is just around 200 meters from this Carriedo St.
How to Commute to Balara, Quezon City:
this is tricky as he only jeepney route that probably pass by are the UP Ikot with Balara signboard near LRT 2 Katipunan Station. at the gate of Balara, there are tricycles waiting that can take you there
Mang Jimmy's Short Order is a road side eatery/restaurant on Carriedo Street, just near the rotonda with a “Bernardine” statue of a nude water bearer, which is actually a house converted into a restaurant with GI roofs with patched holes and flooring of pebbles. Unpretentious yet patronized by middle and probably upper class people looking only for great food and not the simple hole-in-the-wall ambiance of the place. Places like this- hidden yet always full of people- are the usual indicators that the place is really nice. No need for "pay to praise" blogs (the unethical blogger type) to rave about.
Since it was already 3pm when Tutubi got to the famous hidden frugal chow hound place in Quezon City, there were only two other tables occupied and two cars parked outside that is so unlike the place on weekdays and weeknights.
Tutubi ordered just three viands: Tapa Mix, Sizzling Sisig (their two best-sellers) and Pork Liempo plus 4 cups of rice and a liter of Coke. All of which were immediately served within 15 minutes. (Boy that was fast but probably because no other people around so that should be the case).
Mang Jimmy's Short Order Menu prices:
Tapa Mix: P120
Sisig: P120
Pork Liempo: P110
4 cups rice
1 liter Coke
Total Bill: PhP400.00 (not bad for three people)
Food: Great tasting as advertised for the tapa mix and sisig. Their pork liempo was bland though
Service: Quick but probably due to lean hour and day, try to go there on peak hours
Price: Value for money, not expensive yet not really cheap.
Would Tutubi want to return there? You bet...it's another hidden hole-in-the-wall restaurant you'll surely love to return to, much like the students of UP Diliman (University of the Philippines), Ateneo de Manila (AdMU), Mirriam College, employees of Manila Water, MWSS, Maynilad and residents of barangay Balara frequent.
as usual, this is not a "paid to praise post" as Tutubi paid for everything in his visits
How to get to Mang Jimmy's, Balara, Quezon City:
Click here for an accurate map of Balara, Quezon City from OpenStreetMap
Driving directions from Makati, just head to C5, pass Eastwood City, Libis, pass Ateneo then after passing by Petron Katipunan gas station, look for the welcome arch of Balara, turn right then turn left when you see the statue of the lady water bearer. Mang Jimmy's is just around 200 meters from this Carriedo St.
How to Commute to Balara, Quezon City:
this is tricky as he only jeepney route that probably pass by are the UP Ikot with Balara signboard near LRT 2 Katipunan Station. at the gate of Balara, there are tricycles waiting that can take you there
Labels: Frugal Food Find, Quezon City Restaurants
posted by GingGoy @ 9:59 PM,
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Sajahatra Bangsamoro Meaning: Peace, Prosperity in Muslim Mindanao
02 February 2013
A step in the right direction for Pnoy unlike Erap's utak pulbura all out war against the MILF
President Benigno Aquino III and MILF chairman Al Haj Murad will launch “Sajahatra Bangsamoro,” a basic services program to uplift the health, education and livelihood conditions of MILF communities but also open for Christians, Muslims and Lumad of Mindanao
“Sajahatra Bangsamoro, an Arabic-Melayu-Bahasa derivative means "Peace Bangsamoro" or more like “blessings, prosperity and peace.” The program will bring Philhealth services to MILF communities, as well scholarships from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) that are needed by the poor communities and forsaken Muslim brothers in Mindanao.
With food on their table for Muslims down south, rebellion and crime rate will go down and tourism will also spur economic growth.
Hope peace will finally be achieved as The Philippines can't move forward on its feet with war-torn Mindanao.
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Latest News Sajahatra means, MILF, MNLF peace accord, Sajahatra Updates
President Benigno Aquino III and MILF chairman Al Haj Murad will launch “Sajahatra Bangsamoro,” a basic services program to uplift the health, education and livelihood conditions of MILF communities but also open for Christians, Muslims and Lumad of Mindanao
“Sajahatra Bangsamoro, an Arabic-Melayu-Bahasa derivative means "Peace Bangsamoro" or more like “blessings, prosperity and peace.” The program will bring Philhealth services to MILF communities, as well scholarships from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and the Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) that are needed by the poor communities and forsaken Muslim brothers in Mindanao.
With food on their table for Muslims down south, rebellion and crime rate will go down and tourism will also spur economic growth.
Hope peace will finally be achieved as The Philippines can't move forward on its feet with war-torn Mindanao.
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Latest News Sajahatra means, MILF, MNLF peace accord, Sajahatra Updates
Labels: Mindanao
posted by GingGoy @ 8:08 PM,
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Useful Apple iOS (iPhone/iPad) and Android Free Apps for Travellers
01 February 2013
These are what Tutubi has currently installed in Ring-O (his iPhone 4S) and Claire (his value for money Cherry Mobile Flare) to aid him in his daily dring and regular travels.
DISCLAIMER: Not all of them are listed though. Some apps he used in particular trips like the off-line maps of Singapore and Singapore Transport maps he used in his recent trip to Singapore. If you have other recommended apps for travellers, feel free to leave comments and suggestions:
Recommended Travel Apps for Apple iOS devices (Apple iPhone/iPad)
CityMaps2Go: offline free maps from OpenStreetMap
Mytracks: records your GPS tracklogs, nice to map unmapped places or just review where you've been
Waze: social community with maps and traffic data sharing
Maps: Apple's own maps introduced in iOS 6 (forget about this though)
ProCam/Almost DSLR: turns the iPhone camera into a DSLR with granular control on ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed settings
Fast camera: turns your phone into a shooting machine so as not miss a beat of the scene
Instagram: does this need any introduction?
Passbook: introduced in iOS 6, stores all your boarding passes in one place
Viber: to get in touch with friends when abroad. require Internet connection
TripIt: travel organizing including importing plane tickets (etickets) to the app (Tutubi has this for months now
but still not using it)
Blogger: to publish/update Blogger-based blogs (Blogspot)
remarks: no way to approve/delete comments here, needs improvement
Wordpress: free blogging app to update Wordpress-based blogs
MMDA: traffic situation in major metro manila roads
Facetime: built-in video conferencing. needs good Internet connection though
Flashlight: turn iPhone camera flash into flashlight
Mirror: if you want to re-touch or fall in love with yourself :P
Recommended Free Apps for Android Devices
Tutubi is still new to the world of Android, will just update this list from time to time
OSMAnd: GPS navigators and Off-line maps (OpenStreetMap)
TrekBuddy: GPS navigators and Off-line maps (OpenStreetMap)
Viber: to get in touch with friends when abroad. require Internet connection
Instagram
MMDA: traffic situation in major metro manila roads
Related Post:
Free GPS Maps Philippines
DISCLAIMER: Not all of them are listed though. Some apps he used in particular trips like the off-line maps of Singapore and Singapore Transport maps he used in his recent trip to Singapore. If you have other recommended apps for travellers, feel free to leave comments and suggestions:
Recommended Travel Apps for Apple iOS devices (Apple iPhone/iPad)
CityMaps2Go: offline free maps from OpenStreetMap
Mytracks: records your GPS tracklogs, nice to map unmapped places or just review where you've been
Waze: social community with maps and traffic data sharing
Maps: Apple's own maps introduced in iOS 6 (forget about this though)
ProCam/Almost DSLR: turns the iPhone camera into a DSLR with granular control on ISO, Aperture and Shutter Speed settings
Fast camera: turns your phone into a shooting machine so as not miss a beat of the scene
Instagram: does this need any introduction?
Passbook: introduced in iOS 6, stores all your boarding passes in one place
Viber: to get in touch with friends when abroad. require Internet connection
TripIt: travel organizing including importing plane tickets (etickets) to the app (Tutubi has this for months now
but still not using it)
Blogger: to publish/update Blogger-based blogs (Blogspot)
remarks: no way to approve/delete comments here, needs improvement
Wordpress: free blogging app to update Wordpress-based blogs
MMDA: traffic situation in major metro manila roads
Facetime: built-in video conferencing. needs good Internet connection though
Flashlight: turn iPhone camera flash into flashlight
Mirror: if you want to re-touch or fall in love with yourself :P
Recommended Free Apps for Android Devices
Tutubi is still new to the world of Android, will just update this list from time to time
OSMAnd: GPS navigators and Off-line maps (OpenStreetMap)
TrekBuddy: GPS navigators and Off-line maps (OpenStreetMap)
Viber: to get in touch with friends when abroad. require Internet connection
MMDA: traffic situation in major metro manila roads
Related Post:
Free GPS Maps Philippines
Labels: Travel Tips
posted by GingGoy @ 9:11 PM,
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