Random Acts of Kindness to Strangers and Foreign Tourists
31 March 2013
Something for Holy Week and Easter Sunday, even if most people are traveling to the beach but still remembering to observe the true Meaning of Lent, a random sharing of a few Tutubi's travel tales and random acts of kindness to foreigners and Filipinos he met at the airport.
This happened for about a year ago, unblogged but it's nice feeling to help others in need, without expecting something in return to total strangers and foreigners who can spread the word when they get back to their home countries.
Random Act of Kindness #1: The Dutch's Delayed Flight
Tutubi loves exit rows, even if he's of average height, he appreciates the extra legroom.
At one time during a delayed flight from Cebu, though he didn't request for it, the window side exit row was given to him upon check in. There, a lanky Dutch backpacker, probably about 6 feet 5 inches tall (the Dutch are said to be the tallest people in the world), sat beside him.
Tutubi started reading the inflight magazine when the Dutch started to ask him about the destination featured on the magazine, then began to tell tales of his stay in the Philippines and the reason he's coming back- he has a girlfriend in Cebu. He shared many other stuff people don't normally share to strangers. He's also worried of the risk that due to his delayed flight, he might miss his next flight out of Manila to get home to The Netherlands.
On deplaning, he saw the Dutch again waiting for an airport taxi to take him from NAIA Terminal 3 to NAIA Terminal 1 but the airport transfer shuttle bus has not yet arrived and time is running out.
Realizing that the Dutchman may not get to NAIA Terminal 1 in time for his flight, he approached the Dutchman again and offered him a ride in his car to which he accepted due to the urgency and with no airport taxi in sight.
There was slight traffic on Domestic Road near Manila Domestic Airport Terminal but they got to Terminal 1 with less about thirty minutes before his flight's ETD.
He even offered Tutubi PhP500.00 in gratitude, an offer which he refused. It's just about 20 minutes delay in getting home plus less than a liter of diesel fuel burned but it's a great feeling to be of help even to total strangers
How about you, have you any random act of kindness to share?
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Coming Up: Random Acts of Kindness #2: Havaianas and The Tale of Tutubi's Tsinelas
This happened for about a year ago, unblogged but it's nice feeling to help others in need, without expecting something in return to total strangers and foreigners who can spread the word when they get back to their home countries.
Random Act of Kindness #1: The Dutch's Delayed Flight
Tutubi loves exit rows, even if he's of average height, he appreciates the extra legroom.
At one time during a delayed flight from Cebu, though he didn't request for it, the window side exit row was given to him upon check in. There, a lanky Dutch backpacker, probably about 6 feet 5 inches tall (the Dutch are said to be the tallest people in the world), sat beside him.
Tutubi started reading the inflight magazine when the Dutch started to ask him about the destination featured on the magazine, then began to tell tales of his stay in the Philippines and the reason he's coming back- he has a girlfriend in Cebu. He shared many other stuff people don't normally share to strangers. He's also worried of the risk that due to his delayed flight, he might miss his next flight out of Manila to get home to The Netherlands.
On deplaning, he saw the Dutch again waiting for an airport taxi to take him from NAIA Terminal 3 to NAIA Terminal 1 but the airport transfer shuttle bus has not yet arrived and time is running out.
Realizing that the Dutchman may not get to NAIA Terminal 1 in time for his flight, he approached the Dutchman again and offered him a ride in his car to which he accepted due to the urgency and with no airport taxi in sight.
There was slight traffic on Domestic Road near Manila Domestic Airport Terminal but they got to Terminal 1 with less about thirty minutes before his flight's ETD.
He even offered Tutubi PhP500.00 in gratitude, an offer which he refused. It's just about 20 minutes delay in getting home plus less than a liter of diesel fuel burned but it's a great feeling to be of help even to total strangers
How about you, have you any random act of kindness to share?
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Coming Up: Random Acts of Kindness #2: Havaianas and The Tale of Tutubi's Tsinelas
Labels: Random Acts of Kindness
posted by GingGoy @ 8:27 PM,
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A Visit to The Divine Mercy Shrine Marilao, Bulacan
25 March 2013
The National Shrine of the Divine Mercy is a popular pilgrimage site for Catholics in Marilao, Bulacan and also is a favorite place to have new cars blessed by the parish priest for safe travel
Tutubi made a short visit to the town of Marilao, Bulacan to attend a baptism at the Divine Mercy Shrine, took a few pictures of the place, ate at the reception venue nearby, bought a marilao bibingka at the Original Bibingkahan sa Do then went home
Pictures of the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy (in Lomo):
one of the many chaplets inside the shrine where you can pray and light candles
the large covered area where masses are held, just beside the open parking
another open area, this time without roof, where a large group can gather, very near the office and the are where car blessings are performed
the nice church pews made from fallen trees
one of the stations of the cross
Our Lady of Guadalupe image with water flowing over it. nice effect but reflects on photos
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National Shrine of the Divine Mercy
Sta. Rosa I, Marilao, Bulacan
Telephone Number: +63.44.893.0616; +63.44.248.7255
Note: free entrance (no entrance fee/admission rates there)
How to get to Divine Mercy Shrine, Marilao, Bulacan
click here for an online map of Divine Mercy Shrine via OpenStreetMap
there are buses on EDSA with signboard Marilao that will pass in front of the shrine. fx and shuttle service from Trinoma, SM North EDSA and Eton Centris also have GTExpress and shuttle going there at regular intervals
driving directions to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy:
for private cars, you just need to use NLEX, take Marilao exit, drive along Marilao - San Jose del Monte Road until you see the church to your right (there's a 7-Eleven convenience store to your left. Note though that you will see road signs leading to the open carpark at the back
Parking Fee: there's a flat rate open parking fee of PhP20.00
Sunday Mass Schedule at Divine Mercy Shrine
6am, 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am; 3:30pm, 5pm, 6:30pm
Please call the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy contact number or visit their official website for inquiries on wedding rates, baptisms, events, accommodations, funeral masses, retreats, confirmations and car blessings. No idea on open and close hours to the public and other Holy Week activities (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday and Easter Sunday)
Other pilgrimage sites you may want to visit for Catholics:
Regina RICA in Tanay, Rizal
Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban Quezon
Tutubi made a short visit to the town of Marilao, Bulacan to attend a baptism at the Divine Mercy Shrine, took a few pictures of the place, ate at the reception venue nearby, bought a marilao bibingka at the Original Bibingkahan sa Do then went home
Pictures of the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy (in Lomo):
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National Shrine of the Divine Mercy
Sta. Rosa I, Marilao, Bulacan
Telephone Number: +63.44.893.0616; +63.44.248.7255
Note: free entrance (no entrance fee/admission rates there)
How to get to Divine Mercy Shrine, Marilao, Bulacan
click here for an online map of Divine Mercy Shrine via OpenStreetMap
there are buses on EDSA with signboard Marilao that will pass in front of the shrine. fx and shuttle service from Trinoma, SM North EDSA and Eton Centris also have GTExpress and shuttle going there at regular intervals
driving directions to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy:
for private cars, you just need to use NLEX, take Marilao exit, drive along Marilao - San Jose del Monte Road until you see the church to your right (there's a 7-Eleven convenience store to your left. Note though that you will see road signs leading to the open carpark at the back
Parking Fee: there's a flat rate open parking fee of PhP20.00
Sunday Mass Schedule at Divine Mercy Shrine
6am, 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am; 3:30pm, 5pm, 6:30pm
Please call the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy contact number or visit their official website for inquiries on wedding rates, baptisms, events, accommodations, funeral masses, retreats, confirmations and car blessings. No idea on open and close hours to the public and other Holy Week activities (Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday and Easter Sunday)
Other pilgrimage sites you may want to visit for Catholics:
Regina RICA in Tanay, Rizal
Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban Quezon
Labels: Bulacan, Central Luzon, Churches
posted by GingGoy @ 9:30 PM,
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SM Mall Hours Holy Week: Megamall, Mall of Asia (MOA), Baguio
Here's the latest official SM Supermalls Holy Week 2014 Mall Hours Schedules as released by SM Supermalls facebook Page if ever you get bored from your staycation in Manila
UPDATED March 2015
April 2 (Maundy Thursday)
All SM Malls Closed During Holy Week 2015 Except:
SM City Baguio – 10 AM to 10 PM
Select SM Mall of Asia
Veranda Tenants – Regular Operating Hours
SM by the Bay – Regular Operating Hours
SM Marketmall Dasmarinas
Wet & Dry Market – 24 Hours
Bagsakan – 24 Hours
Mezza Savemore – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
April 3 (Good Friday)
All Malls closed except:
SM City Baguio – 10:00 AM to 10 PM
Select SM Mall of Asia
Veranda Tenants – Regular Operating Hours
SM by the Bay – Regular Operating Hours
SM Marketmall Dasmarinas
Wet & Dry Market – 24 Hours
Bagsakan – 24 Hours
April 4 (Black Saturday)
Regular Operating Hours (10am -10pm)
April 5 (Easter Sunday)
Regular Operating Hours (10pm - 9pm/10pm)
List of SM Malls:
SM City Bacolod
SM City Bacoor
SM City Baguio
SM City Baliwag
SM City Batangas
SM City Bicutan
SM City Cagayan De Oro
SM City Calamba
SM City Cebu
SM City Clark
SM City Consolacion
SM City Dasmariñas
SM City Davao
SM City Fairview
SM City General Santos
SM City IloIlo
SM Lanang Premier
SM Center Las Piñas
SM City Lipa
SM City Lucena
SM Mall of Asia
SM City Manila
SM City Marilao
SM City Marikina
SM City Masinag
SM Megamall
SM Center Molino
SM Center Muntinlupa
SM City Naga
SM City North EDSA
SM City Novaliches
SM City Olongapo
SM City Pampanga
SM Center Pasig
SM City Rosales
SM City Rosario
SM City San Fernando Downtown
SM City San Lazaro
SM City San Pablo
SM Southmall
SM City Sta. Mesa (Centerpoint)
SM City Santa Rosa
SM City Sucat
SM City Tarlac
SM City Taytay
SM Center Valenzuela
Other Malls closed on Holy Thursday and Good Friday:
Trinoma, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Eastwood Mall, Walter Mart, Power Plant Mall, UP-Ayala Technohub, Shangri-la Mall, Greenhills Shopping Center, Robinsons Malls, Serendra, Market! Market! Alabang Town Center, Robinsons galleria, Forum Robinsons, Sta. Lucia East, Ever Gotesco, StarMall, Festival Mall Alabang, Marquee Mall, Abreeza, Water Mart, Eton Centris, Centris Walk, Tiendesitas, Farmers Plaza, 168 Mall, Tutuban Center Mall, Lucky Chinatown Mall, The Podium, Gateway Mall, Burgos Circle, Bonifacio High Street, Ali Mall, Newport Mall (closed on friday only)
Enchanted Kingdom
Star City
lenten schedule semana santa
UPDATED March 2015
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| SM Mall Hours Holy Week 2015 |
April 2 (Maundy Thursday)
All SM Malls Closed During Holy Week 2015 Except:
SM City Baguio – 10 AM to 10 PM
Select SM Mall of Asia
Veranda Tenants – Regular Operating Hours
SM by the Bay – Regular Operating Hours
SM Marketmall Dasmarinas
Wet & Dry Market – 24 Hours
Bagsakan – 24 Hours
Mezza Savemore – 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
April 3 (Good Friday)
All Malls closed except:
SM City Baguio – 10:00 AM to 10 PM
Select SM Mall of Asia
Veranda Tenants – Regular Operating Hours
SM by the Bay – Regular Operating Hours
SM Marketmall Dasmarinas
Wet & Dry Market – 24 Hours
Bagsakan – 24 Hours
April 4 (Black Saturday)
Regular Operating Hours (10am -10pm)
April 5 (Easter Sunday)
Regular Operating Hours (10pm - 9pm/10pm)
List of SM Malls:
SM City Bacolod
SM City Bacoor
SM City Baguio
SM City Baliwag
SM City Batangas
SM City Bicutan
SM City Cagayan De Oro
SM City Calamba
SM City Cebu
SM City Clark
SM City Consolacion
SM City Dasmariñas
SM City Davao
SM City Fairview
SM City General Santos
SM City IloIlo
SM Lanang Premier
SM Center Las Piñas
SM City Lipa
SM City Lucena
SM Mall of Asia
SM City Manila
SM City Marilao
SM City Marikina
SM City Masinag
SM Megamall
SM Center Molino
SM Center Muntinlupa
SM City Naga
SM City North EDSA
SM City Novaliches
SM City Olongapo
SM City Pampanga
SM Center Pasig
SM City Rosales
SM City Rosario
SM City San Fernando Downtown
SM City San Lazaro
SM City San Pablo
SM Southmall
SM City Sta. Mesa (Centerpoint)
SM City Santa Rosa
SM City Sucat
SM City Tarlac
SM City Taytay
SM Center Valenzuela
Other Malls closed on Holy Thursday and Good Friday:
Trinoma, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Eastwood Mall, Walter Mart, Power Plant Mall, UP-Ayala Technohub, Shangri-la Mall, Greenhills Shopping Center, Robinsons Malls, Serendra, Market! Market! Alabang Town Center, Robinsons galleria, Forum Robinsons, Sta. Lucia East, Ever Gotesco, StarMall, Festival Mall Alabang, Marquee Mall, Abreeza, Water Mart, Eton Centris, Centris Walk, Tiendesitas, Farmers Plaza, 168 Mall, Tutuban Center Mall, Lucky Chinatown Mall, The Podium, Gateway Mall, Burgos Circle, Bonifacio High Street, Ali Mall, Newport Mall (closed on friday only)
Enchanted Kingdom
Star City
lenten schedule semana santa
Labels: Holy Week
posted by GingGoy @ 9:30 PM,
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Trek to The Holy Cross on Mt. Ping-as, Pakil, Laguna
24 March 2013
(this unplanned trip happened on December 31, 2012 (new years eve)
If Paete has the Tatlong Krus on top of Mt. Humarap, Pakil has single large cross on top of Mount Ping-as watching over the town of Pakil, which was once part of Paete town. The Crosses share some history as well as past (and long gone) resentment between the two towns on the demarcation line.
Tutubi initially wanted to trek up Tatlong Krus but later thought of Ping-as with his brother but ended up going there with his septuagenarian father, three of his brothers, nephews and nieces.
The Trek up Mt. Ping-as in Pictures:
History of Ahunan sa Ping-as and the Krus ng Pakil:
This landmark of Pakil town hosts an annual festivity known as "Ahunan sa Ping-as" celebrated every last Saturday of May, where participants climb up the Sierra Madre mountain to witness the Santacruzan and attend the Holy Mass.
At the foot of the cross, you can see the bird's eye view of the town, which is 500 meters above sea level
The cross was erected there in 1671 in honor of Fr. Francisco Solier who used to carry a wooden cross as a devotion when climbing up the mountain of Ping-as. The wooden cross was later replaced with a concrete one and a 14 Stations of the Cross were set up along the road/trail leading to the mountain top.
When Pakil separated from Paete to become a town of its own, the people of Paete erected three crosses on top of neighboring Mt. Humarap that became the Tatlong Krus
How to get there:
Follow this guide on to how to get to Pakil, Laguna. From Sta. Cruz, remember to request the driver to drop you off just near the boundary of Paete and Pakil (very near Pakil Cemetery) and not reach Pakil Church. There's a road going up the mountain with the words "Ahunan sa Mt. Ping-as" written on it to mark the start of the road/trail going there. (Tutubi wasn't able to plot the trail on his GPS to update OpenStreetMap but will do so in the future to give an accurante map of the trail)
If you came from Rizal via Siniloan, you'll pass by Lerma's halo-halo, Pakil Church, Pakil town plaza, Pakil municipal hall, and Turumba Springs Swimming Pool.
If Paete has the Tatlong Krus on top of Mt. Humarap, Pakil has single large cross on top of Mount Ping-as watching over the town of Pakil, which was once part of Paete town. The Crosses share some history as well as past (and long gone) resentment between the two towns on the demarcation line.
Tutubi initially wanted to trek up Tatlong Krus but later thought of Ping-as with his brother but ended up going there with his septuagenarian father, three of his brothers, nephews and nieces.
The Trek up Mt. Ping-as in Pictures:
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| the only water crossing. see the trail is easy even for senior citizens, much more for children |
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| the last stretch of the trail up Mt. Ping-as has concrete steps going up the viewdeck and rest area |
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| The Mt. Ping-as Rest Area where you can...rest? |
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| Nuestra Senora de los Dolores de Turumba (Birhen ng Turumba) in glass at the rest area |
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| The large cross is visible here, the dog included to add scale |
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| a bird's eye view of Pakil town and Laguna de Bay, Tutubi was able to post this on Facebook due to presence of Globe 3G signal on the mountain belonging to the Sierra Madre mountain range. there was a slight drizzle that time thus the hazy picture |
History of Ahunan sa Ping-as and the Krus ng Pakil:
This landmark of Pakil town hosts an annual festivity known as "Ahunan sa Ping-as" celebrated every last Saturday of May, where participants climb up the Sierra Madre mountain to witness the Santacruzan and attend the Holy Mass.
At the foot of the cross, you can see the bird's eye view of the town, which is 500 meters above sea level
The cross was erected there in 1671 in honor of Fr. Francisco Solier who used to carry a wooden cross as a devotion when climbing up the mountain of Ping-as. The wooden cross was later replaced with a concrete one and a 14 Stations of the Cross were set up along the road/trail leading to the mountain top.
When Pakil separated from Paete to become a town of its own, the people of Paete erected three crosses on top of neighboring Mt. Humarap that became the Tatlong Krus
How to get there:
Follow this guide on to how to get to Pakil, Laguna. From Sta. Cruz, remember to request the driver to drop you off just near the boundary of Paete and Pakil (very near Pakil Cemetery) and not reach Pakil Church. There's a road going up the mountain with the words "Ahunan sa Mt. Ping-as" written on it to mark the start of the road/trail going there. (Tutubi wasn't able to plot the trail on his GPS to update OpenStreetMap but will do so in the future to give an accurante map of the trail)
If you came from Rizal via Siniloan, you'll pass by Lerma's halo-halo, Pakil Church, Pakil town plaza, Pakil municipal hall, and Turumba Springs Swimming Pool.
Labels: Calabarzon, Laguna, Mountains, Southern Tagalog, Trekking
posted by GingGoy @ 10:08 PM,
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Things To Do in Manila in Holy Week Beyond Malls
23 March 2013
In the days of yore, Metro Manila used to be a ghost town during Holy Week, all malls were closed and TV stations, if not broadcasting, showed movie/series marathons of Ten Commandments, The Passion of the Christ, Seventh Heaven or anything pre-programmed yet without or very few advertisements except the required station IDs by NTC
This post lists down what's closed and what's not during Holy Week in Metro Manila and places within three hours of travel time for city dwellers stuck in Manila.
Holy Week Scenario in Manila
SM Malls are closed in Holy Week (on Holy Thursday and Good Friday and open on Black Saturday and Easter Sunday, March 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2013) except the restaurants around SM Mall of Asia. Same situation with Trinoma, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Eastwood Mall, Walter Mart, Power Plant Mall, UP-Ayala Technohub, Shangri-la Mall, Greenhills Shopping Center, Robinsons Malls, Serendra, Market! Market! Alabang Town Center, Tiendesitas, Ali Mall, 168 Mall, Lucky China Town Mall, Gateway Mall, Shangri-la Plaza, The Podium, Ever Gotesco
The only shopping mall open on Maundy Thursday is Newport Mall in Resorts Manila Manila in front of NAIA Terminal 3
LRT, LRT2 and MRT shuts down on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, Black Saturday and Easter Sunday, resumes operation on Monday, April 1, 2013
List of Recommended Things to do in Metro Manila/Places to Visit Within the City
Visit Rizal Park and Intramuros (both of which are open whole year round, can't close them, that's why)
On Holy Thursday, do a Manila Visita Iglesia
Visit Manila Ocean Park, open all day during Holy Week
On Easter Sunday, come with the whole family to Star City open only a day in holy week.
For the curious, pay a visit to Quiapo Church to look for newly-blessed talismans, amulets, charms, and agimat sold in the church vicinity on Good Friday
Suggested Things to Do and Places to Visit Within Three Hours Travel Time from Manila:
Participate in the Alay Lakad to Antipolo Church by walking on Ortigas Avenue all the way towards the popular Catholic pilgrimage site (and car blessings)
Bring family with kids to Enchanted Kingdom (only on Black Saturday and Easter Sunday).
Enchanted Kingdom is open on March 30 and March 31 only from 11am to 9pm
Go Wakeboard in Nuvali in Sta. Rosa then cool down later in Tagaytay (Sky Ranch is an option though not recommended place at this time, there may be too many people with very limited parking spaces and heavy traffic)
Go on a roadtrip around Rizal and Laguna
Witness live crucifixion in Cutud, Pampanga
Visit the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Marilao, Bulacao
Do a Visita Iglesia in Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite or Batangas
Make a pilgrimage trip to the Giant Mother Mary statue in Tanay, Rizal or the giant Jesus statue at
Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban Quezon.
the giant statue of Mama Mary at Regina RICA in Tanay, Rizal
If you can't stand the heat of summer, particularly on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, just stay at home, take a bath from time to time, turn on the electric fan/aircon and the TV.
Just don't forget the true meaning of Lent and you'll be fine :P
Holy Week Travel Tip: withdraw money from ATM as early as possible to avoid long lines or offline ATM out of cash. All banks are closed from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday and banking services will resume only on April 1. Banks in malls (e.g. BDO, Chinabank, Bank of the Philippine Islands(BPI), Metrobank, PNB, RCBC, Landbank, Robinsons Bank, East West Bank, Unionbank, Security Bank, UCPB) possibly have only ATM online. Expect lots of off-line ATMs due to out of cash scenarios.
Related Holy Week Posts/lent/semana santa/lenten season:
Enchanted Kingdom Holy Week Schedule
MMDA Number Coding in Holy Week
This post lists down what's closed and what's not during Holy Week in Metro Manila and places within three hours of travel time for city dwellers stuck in Manila.
Holy Week Scenario in Manila
SM Malls are closed in Holy Week (on Holy Thursday and Good Friday and open on Black Saturday and Easter Sunday, March 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 2013) except the restaurants around SM Mall of Asia. Same situation with Trinoma, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Eastwood Mall, Walter Mart, Power Plant Mall, UP-Ayala Technohub, Shangri-la Mall, Greenhills Shopping Center, Robinsons Malls, Serendra, Market! Market! Alabang Town Center, Tiendesitas, Ali Mall, 168 Mall, Lucky China Town Mall, Gateway Mall, Shangri-la Plaza, The Podium, Ever Gotesco
The only shopping mall open on Maundy Thursday is Newport Mall in Resorts Manila Manila in front of NAIA Terminal 3
LRT, LRT2 and MRT shuts down on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, Black Saturday and Easter Sunday, resumes operation on Monday, April 1, 2013
List of Recommended Things to do in Metro Manila/Places to Visit Within the City
Visit Rizal Park and Intramuros (both of which are open whole year round, can't close them, that's why)
On Holy Thursday, do a Manila Visita Iglesia
Visit Manila Ocean Park, open all day during Holy Week
On Easter Sunday, come with the whole family to Star City open only a day in holy week.
For the curious, pay a visit to Quiapo Church to look for newly-blessed talismans, amulets, charms, and agimat sold in the church vicinity on Good Friday
Suggested Things to Do and Places to Visit Within Three Hours Travel Time from Manila:
Participate in the Alay Lakad to Antipolo Church by walking on Ortigas Avenue all the way towards the popular Catholic pilgrimage site (and car blessings)
Bring family with kids to Enchanted Kingdom (only on Black Saturday and Easter Sunday).
Enchanted Kingdom is open on March 30 and March 31 only from 11am to 9pmGo Wakeboard in Nuvali in Sta. Rosa then cool down later in Tagaytay (Sky Ranch is an option though not recommended place at this time, there may be too many people with very limited parking spaces and heavy traffic)
Go on a roadtrip around Rizal and Laguna
Witness live crucifixion in Cutud, Pampanga
Visit the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy in Marilao, Bulacao
Do a Visita Iglesia in Laguna, Rizal, Bulacan, Pampanga, Cavite or Batangas
Make a pilgrimage trip to the Giant Mother Mary statue in Tanay, Rizal or the giant Jesus statue at
Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban Quezon.
the giant statue of Mama Mary at Regina RICA in Tanay, RizalIf you can't stand the heat of summer, particularly on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, just stay at home, take a bath from time to time, turn on the electric fan/aircon and the TV.
Just don't forget the true meaning of Lent and you'll be fine :P
Holy Week Travel Tip: withdraw money from ATM as early as possible to avoid long lines or offline ATM out of cash. All banks are closed from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday and banking services will resume only on April 1. Banks in malls (e.g. BDO, Chinabank, Bank of the Philippine Islands(BPI), Metrobank, PNB, RCBC, Landbank, Robinsons Bank, East West Bank, Unionbank, Security Bank, UCPB) possibly have only ATM online. Expect lots of off-line ATMs due to out of cash scenarios.
Related Holy Week Posts/lent/semana santa/lenten season:
Enchanted Kingdom Holy Week Schedule
MMDA Number Coding in Holy Week
Labels: Holy Week, Metro Manila
posted by GingGoy @ 8:59 PM,
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Enchanted Kingdom Holy Week Schedule: Open on Black Saturday and Easter Sunday
22 March 2013
If you're in Manila and nearby places down south, Enchanted Kingdom theme park shall only open their magical park on Black Saturday and Easter Sunday as was the case last year
the entrance of EK opens at 11am in the hot summer sun of Black Saturday and Easter Sunday only during Holy Week
Please get in touch directly with Enchanted Kingdom contact number for updated theme park operation schedule
Herewith is the Updated latest Schedules of Enchanted Kingdom Park Hours Schedule for Holy Week 2014:
April 14, 2014 Monday CLOSED
April 15, 2014 Tuesday CLOSED
April 16, 2014 Wednesday CLOSED
April 17, 2014 Maundy Thursday CLOSED
April 18, 2014 Good Friday CLOSED
April 19, 2014 Black Saturday OPEN 11am to 9pm
April 20, 2014 Easter Sunday OPEN 11am to 9pm
Related Posts on Enchanted Kingdom
How to Get to Enchanted Kingdom
Enchanted Kingdom Rides and Attractions
the entrance of EK opens at 11am in the hot summer sun of Black Saturday and Easter Sunday only during Holy WeekPlease get in touch directly with Enchanted Kingdom contact number for updated theme park operation schedule
Herewith is the Updated latest Schedules of Enchanted Kingdom Park Hours Schedule for Holy Week 2014:
April 14, 2014 Monday CLOSED
April 15, 2014 Tuesday CLOSED
April 16, 2014 Wednesday CLOSED
April 17, 2014 Maundy Thursday CLOSED
April 18, 2014 Good Friday CLOSED
April 19, 2014 Black Saturday OPEN 11am to 9pm
April 20, 2014 Easter Sunday OPEN 11am to 9pm
Related Posts on Enchanted Kingdom
How to Get to Enchanted Kingdom
Enchanted Kingdom Rides and Attractions
Labels: Holy Week
posted by GingGoy @ 8:00 PM,
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Kalayaan: Battle Re-enactment of the 1945 Liberation of Manila
21 March 2013
Don't have any thing to do this Sunday (March 24, 2013)? Why not head to Intramuros to watch a Battle Re-enactment of the 1945 Liberation of Manila To be re-enacted by the Buhay Na Kasaysayan Group (BNK) for the benefit of the children of soldiers and the Hero Foundation.
What: Kalayaan: A Battle Re-enactment of the Liberation of Manila
When: March 24, 2013 at 4:30pm
Where: Old PC Cuartel, Intramuros, Manila
Ticket Price/Entrance Fee: PhP1650.00/person
tickets can be bought at TicketWorld (contact number +63.2.891.9999)
for details and inquiries, call Hero Foundation at telephone number +63.917.822.HERO (4376) or visit their official website http://www.herofoundation.com.ph
What: Kalayaan: A Battle Re-enactment of the Liberation of Manila
When: March 24, 2013 at 4:30pm
Where: Old PC Cuartel, Intramuros, Manila
Ticket Price/Entrance Fee: PhP1650.00/person
tickets can be bought at TicketWorld (contact number +63.2.891.9999)
for details and inquiries, call Hero Foundation at telephone number +63.917.822.HERO (4376) or visit their official website http://www.herofoundation.com.ph
Labels: Events
posted by GingGoy @ 9:30 PM,
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Republic Wakepark Nuvali Wakeboard Rates/Open Hours for Holy Week
Well this is not new as it's been open for almost a year now, making wakeboarding reachable to Manila denizens instead of going to CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC) in Camarines Sur or Lago de Oro in Batangas where Tutubi first tried wakeboarding.
Republic Wakepark Wakeboarding Rate (from Avida Land):
1 hour pass – P250
2 hour pass – P475
4 hour pass – P595
8 hour pass – P995
Day & Night pass – P1,500
Night riding pass – P595
Private cable rent – P800/hour
VIP pass – FREE!
Nuvali wakeboarding rate is affordable for Tutubi at P250/hour price is ok if you're looking for "sakit ng katawan" that the masochistic Tutubi enjoys.
Republic Waterpark Operating hours: open from 830am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday
No information yet if they're open in Holy Week (Holy Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday and Easter Sunday but probably open for business)
Best to contact Republ1c Wakepark at their official website, telephone numbers, Facebook page or Twitter account for
ticket prices, restaurants, overnight accommodations, promos, discounts, group tours or wakeboarding lessons or summer workshops/classes for kids/children.
Republic Wakepark Wakeboarding Rate (from Avida Land):
1 hour pass – P250
2 hour pass – P475
4 hour pass – P595
8 hour pass – P995
Day & Night pass – P1,500
Night riding pass – P595
Private cable rent – P800/hour
VIP pass – FREE!
Nuvali wakeboarding rate is affordable for Tutubi at P250/hour price is ok if you're looking for "sakit ng katawan" that the masochistic Tutubi enjoys.
Republic Waterpark Operating hours: open from 830am to 10pm, Monday to Sunday
No information yet if they're open in Holy Week (Holy Wednesday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday and Easter Sunday but probably open for business)
Best to contact Republ1c Wakepark at their official website, telephone numbers, Facebook page or Twitter account for
ticket prices, restaurants, overnight accommodations, promos, discounts, group tours or wakeboarding lessons or summer workshops/classes for kids/children.
Labels: Calabarzon, Laguna, Southern Tagalog, Water Sports
posted by GingGoy @ 8:15 PM,
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Baguio Number Coding Suspension Holy Week and Summer (March to April 2013)
20 March 2013
Baguio City Mayor Mauricio Domogan issued the number coding suspension news in anticipation of the influx of visitors to Baguio for the Holy Week and summer vacation from March 18 to April 12. The long suspension is also due to absence of students in schools due to the summer break.
Baguio City Number coding ordinance prohibits private vehicles in restricted areas surrounding Baguio central Business District including Session Road, Burnham Park, and Baguio City Market. It uses a similar system to MMDA Number Coding in Metro Manila using the last digit of car license plate numbers:
Last digit is 1 or 2: Monday (banned from 7am to 7pm)
Last digit is 3 or 4: Tuesday (banned from 7am to 7pm)
Last digit is 5 or 6: Wednesday (banned from 7am to 7pm)
Last digit is 7 or 8: Thursday (banned from 7am to 7pm)
Last digit is 9 or 0: Friday (banned from 7am to 7pm)
Baguio City Number coding is also suspended during other national holidays like Christmas Day, All Saints Day, Rizal Day, Holy Week (not just on Holy Thursday and Good Friday)and national election day.
Baguio City Number Coding Exemption passes are available for PhP500.00 (same as the number coding violation ticket penalty)
Related posts:
MMDA Number Coding
MMDA Number Coding Holy Week
Baguio City Number coding ordinance prohibits private vehicles in restricted areas surrounding Baguio central Business District including Session Road, Burnham Park, and Baguio City Market. It uses a similar system to MMDA Number Coding in Metro Manila using the last digit of car license plate numbers:
Last digit is 1 or 2: Monday (banned from 7am to 7pm)
Last digit is 3 or 4: Tuesday (banned from 7am to 7pm)
Last digit is 5 or 6: Wednesday (banned from 7am to 7pm)
Last digit is 7 or 8: Thursday (banned from 7am to 7pm)
Last digit is 9 or 0: Friday (banned from 7am to 7pm)
Baguio City Number coding is also suspended during other national holidays like Christmas Day, All Saints Day, Rizal Day, Holy Week (not just on Holy Thursday and Good Friday)and national election day.
Baguio City Number Coding Exemption passes are available for PhP500.00 (same as the number coding violation ticket penalty)
Related posts:
MMDA Number Coding
MMDA Number Coding Holy Week
Labels: Baguio City
posted by GingGoy @ 9:00 PM,
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MMDA Number Coding Holy Week Suspension Window Hours (March 2013)
In the past the MMDA suspends number coding implementation as early as Holy Tuesday and Holy Wednesday i.e. March 26 and March 27 but no official announcement has been made so here's the official number coding schudule unless the MMDS chairman changes his mind :P
MMDA Number Coding Hours and Window Hours
(observed in the following cities/town: Caloocan, Mandaluyong, Navotas, Pateros, Quezon City, San Juan)
March 25, 2013 Holy Monday 7am-10am, 3pm-7pm
March 26, 2013 Holy Tuesday 7am-10am, 3pm-7pm
March 27, 2013 Holy Wednesday Lifted, no number coding
March 28, 2013 Holy Thursday Lifted, no number coding on holidays
March 29, 2013 Good Friday Lifted, no number coding on holidays
March 30, 2013 Black Saturday no number coding on weekends
March 31, 2013 Easter Sunday no number coding on weekends
April 1, 2013 Monday Lifted, no number coding
April 2, 2013 Tuesday Number coding resumes (bad for Tutubi, his number coding day)
Las Pinas Makati Number Coding Holy Week
March 25, 2013 Holy Monday 7am-7pm (no window hours)
March 26, 2013 Holy Tuesday 7am-7pm (no window hours)
March 27, 2013 Holy Wednesday 7am-7pm (no window hours)
March 28, 2013 Holy Thursday Suspended, no number coding
March 29, 2013 Good Friday Suspended, no number coding
March 30, 2013 Black Saturday no number coding on weekends
March 31, 2013 Easter Sunday no number coding on weekends
April 1, 2013 Monday 7am-7pm (no window hours)
April 2, 2013 Tuesday 7am-7pm (no window hours)
Pasig Number Coding Holy Week
March 25, 2013 Holy Monday 7am-9am, 4pm-7pm
March 26, 2013 Holy Tuesday 7am-9am, 4pm-7pm
March 27, 2013 Holy Wednesday 7am-9am, 4pm-7pm
March 28, 2013 Holy Thursday Suspended, no number coding
March 29, 2013 Good Friday Suspended, no number coding
Pasay City Number Coding:
Number Coding in Pasay except for the following areas only (surrounding the Ninoy Aquino International Airport NAIA)
Ninoy Aquino Ave., MIA Road, Domestic Road, Airport Road, Sales Road, and portions of Buendia.
No Number Coding in Taguig except C5, East Service Road and Manuel L. Quezon
No Number Coding in Muntinlupa
No Number Coding in Marikina
No Number Coding in Paranaque except in the following
San Antonio Avenue, Pres. Aguinaldo St., Dominique Savio St., Japan St., Michael Rua St., and France St. in Barangay Don Bosco.
E. Rodriguez St. in Barangay Moonwalk, Doña Soledad Extension and Doña Soledad Avenue in Barangay Don Bosco.
East Service Road from Dr. Santos Avenue up to FTI Parañaque area.
West Service Road from Dr. Santos Avenue up to Merville Park Subdivision Parañaque area
Related posts:
MMDA Number Coding
MMDA Number Coding Holy Week
MMDA Number Coding Hours and Window Hours
(observed in the following cities/town: Caloocan, Mandaluyong, Navotas, Pateros, Quezon City, San Juan)
March 25, 2013 Holy Monday 7am-10am, 3pm-7pm
March 26, 2013 Holy Tuesday 7am-10am, 3pm-7pm
March 27, 2013 Holy Wednesday Lifted, no number coding
March 28, 2013 Holy Thursday Lifted, no number coding on holidays
March 29, 2013 Good Friday Lifted, no number coding on holidays
March 30, 2013 Black Saturday no number coding on weekends
March 31, 2013 Easter Sunday no number coding on weekends
April 1, 2013 Monday Lifted, no number coding
April 2, 2013 Tuesday Number coding resumes (bad for Tutubi, his number coding day)
Las Pinas Makati Number Coding Holy Week
March 25, 2013 Holy Monday 7am-7pm (no window hours)
March 26, 2013 Holy Tuesday 7am-7pm (no window hours)
March 27, 2013 Holy Wednesday 7am-7pm (no window hours)
March 28, 2013 Holy Thursday Suspended, no number coding
March 29, 2013 Good Friday Suspended, no number coding
March 30, 2013 Black Saturday no number coding on weekends
March 31, 2013 Easter Sunday no number coding on weekends
April 1, 2013 Monday 7am-7pm (no window hours)
April 2, 2013 Tuesday 7am-7pm (no window hours)
Pasig Number Coding Holy Week
March 25, 2013 Holy Monday 7am-9am, 4pm-7pm
March 26, 2013 Holy Tuesday 7am-9am, 4pm-7pm
March 27, 2013 Holy Wednesday 7am-9am, 4pm-7pm
March 28, 2013 Holy Thursday Suspended, no number coding
March 29, 2013 Good Friday Suspended, no number coding
Pasay City Number Coding:
Number Coding in Pasay except for the following areas only (surrounding the Ninoy Aquino International Airport NAIA)
Ninoy Aquino Ave., MIA Road, Domestic Road, Airport Road, Sales Road, and portions of Buendia.
No Number Coding in Taguig except C5, East Service Road and Manuel L. Quezon
No Number Coding in Muntinlupa
No Number Coding in Marikina
No Number Coding in Paranaque except in the following
San Antonio Avenue, Pres. Aguinaldo St., Dominique Savio St., Japan St., Michael Rua St., and France St. in Barangay Don Bosco.
E. Rodriguez St. in Barangay Moonwalk, Doña Soledad Extension and Doña Soledad Avenue in Barangay Don Bosco.
East Service Road from Dr. Santos Avenue up to FTI Parañaque area.
West Service Road from Dr. Santos Avenue up to Merville Park Subdivision Parañaque area
Related posts:
MMDA Number Coding
MMDA Number Coding Holy Week
posted by GingGoy @ 8:30 PM,
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Pasay: Star City Schedule Holy (Operating Hours): Open on Easter Sunday Only
19 March 2013
One of the best theme parks in Metro Manila located inisde the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex (CCP) it features the largest ferris wheel in the Philppines, ended the short reign of MOA Eye at SM Mall of Asia but whose reign cut short by Sky Ranch Tagaytay.
UPDATED: April 2014
Holy Week Schedule of Star City Hours:
April 14, 2014 Monday CLOSED
April 15, 2014 Tuesday CLOSED
April 16, 2014 Wednesday CLOSED
April 17, 2014 Maundy Thursday CLOSED
April 18, 2014 Good Friday CLOSED
April 19, 2014 Black Saturday CLOSED
April 20, 2014 Easter Sunday OPEN 11am to 9pm
Star City Park Regular Schedule
Monday open from 4pm to 11pm
Tuesday open from 4pm to 11pm
Wednesday open from 4pm to 11pm
Thursday open from 4pm to 11pm
Friday open from 4pm to 11pm
Saturday 2pm to 11pm
Sunday 2pm to 11pm
How to get to Star City Theme Park:
the theme park is located inside CCP complex, accessible via the shuttle service from LRT Vito Cruz Extension
Related Holy Week posts:
Enchanted Kingdom Holy Week Schedule Lent
UPDATED: April 2014
Holy Week Schedule of Star City Hours:
April 14, 2014 Monday CLOSED
April 15, 2014 Tuesday CLOSED
April 16, 2014 Wednesday CLOSED
April 17, 2014 Maundy Thursday CLOSED
April 18, 2014 Good Friday CLOSED
April 19, 2014 Black Saturday CLOSED
April 20, 2014 Easter Sunday OPEN 11am to 9pm
Star City Park Regular Schedule
Monday open from 4pm to 11pm
Tuesday open from 4pm to 11pm
Wednesday open from 4pm to 11pm
Thursday open from 4pm to 11pm
Friday open from 4pm to 11pm
Saturday 2pm to 11pm
Sunday 2pm to 11pm
How to get to Star City Theme Park:
the theme park is located inside CCP complex, accessible via the shuttle service from LRT Vito Cruz Extension
Related Holy Week posts:
Enchanted Kingdom Holy Week Schedule Lent
Labels: Pasay City, Theme Parks
posted by GingGoy @ 10:30 PM,
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Review: Top Ten Best Restaurants in Laguna by Ang Pinaka
This list of Top 10 Laguna Restaurants compiled by the GMA 7 TV show "Ang Pinaka" was shown on TV last month. Tutubi has been to all restaurants at the top 5 and surprisingly not at the number 6 which is nearest to Paete. Strange but Patis Tesoro’s Kusina Salud (now Patis Tito Garden Café) ins San Pablo was not mentioned at all. Kamayan sa Palaisdaan deserves to be there as it's actually better than Isdaan Laguna, taste-wise and service-wise. Agree though that Exotikk Restaurant is not included.
Tutubi prefers Sulyap Gallery Cafe over Isdaan at any time, taste-wise and service-wise.
Go ahead, check out Tutubi's visits and independent reviews of the places he's visited and eaten at. Guaranteed no freebies, fee meals, or "pay to praise" here even rants and bashing bad service :P
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Top 10 'Ang Pinaka' Yummy Restaurants in Laguna
10. Ding Hao: Chinese Cuisine; National Highway, Brgy. Uno Calamba City, Laguna
9. Baan Thai: Thai cuisine; located at 0631 Oregano Street Demarses Village Grove, Los Baños, Laguna
8. Joe’s Italian Restaurant: Italian cuisine; Address at 10018 Pearl Street Umali Subdivision, Los Baños, Laguna
7. Vista’s Art Space and Cafe: art space and dining space on Taft Street, Pakil, Laguna (just so near Paete yet Tutubi hasn't been here but probably not for long)
6. Faustina’s Restaurant: patronized by students of UPLB located at Lola J Building, 10278 Ruby Street, Los Baños Subdivision, Los Baños, Laguna
5. Café Arabela: a low ceiling house (actually a horse stable) at the town of Liliw serving pizza and pasta at frugal menu prices; located at 503 Rizal Street, Liliw, Laguna (just near Gat Tayaw Street, the tsinelas center of Liliw)
4. Calle Arco: raved so much by Kris Aquino on Kris TV, it's good but not really very good with their own twists on pinoy cuisine; location: Rizal St., Brgy. Uno, Pagsanjan, Laguna (along Rizal St less than a kilometer from Pagsanjan Arc (Arco Real))
3. Chef Mau Restaurant: eponymously named after the chef owner; location: Brgy. Bungkol, Liliw, Laguna (along the national road between Liliw and Magdalena). Menu ecommendation: Thai Tilapia and
2. Sulyap Gallery Cafe and Restaurant: an old heritage house transplanted in a former hospital compound and turned into a restaurnat. Address: Brgy. del Remedios Cocoland Compound, San Pablo City, Laguna
Sulyap Restaurant's ensaladang pako (edible fern salad using fresh fiddlehead fern abundant on the slopes of Mt. Banahaw and Sierra Madre mountain range). The fern was fresh and crispy with the great balance of the saltiness of the itlog na maalat (salted egg) and sourness of the vinaigrette-like dressing. (a similar take of this exists at Chef Mau restaurant, Liliw, Laguna, another favorite place of Tutubi)
1. Isdaan Restaurant and Fun Park: Filipino cuisine in palaisdaan (fishpond); located in Brgy. Hanggan, Calauan, Laguna. Usually full-packed and long wait list for tables specially on weekends. Nice place to have fun and not so expensive menu prices. Budget PhP250.00+/person
lots of people in waiting for tables during Sunday lunchtime at Isdaan Laguna
Note: Tutubi does not feature restaurants on this blog other than Filipino :P
Related Post:
How to get to Laguna, a map of all these restaurants can be found over at OpenStreetMap :P
Tutubi prefers Sulyap Gallery Cafe over Isdaan at any time, taste-wise and service-wise.
Go ahead, check out Tutubi's visits and independent reviews of the places he's visited and eaten at. Guaranteed no freebies, fee meals, or "pay to praise" here even rants and bashing bad service :P
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Top 10 'Ang Pinaka' Yummy Restaurants in Laguna
10. Ding Hao: Chinese Cuisine; National Highway, Brgy. Uno Calamba City, Laguna
9. Baan Thai: Thai cuisine; located at 0631 Oregano Street Demarses Village Grove, Los Baños, Laguna
8. Joe’s Italian Restaurant: Italian cuisine; Address at 10018 Pearl Street Umali Subdivision, Los Baños, Laguna
7. Vista’s Art Space and Cafe: art space and dining space on Taft Street, Pakil, Laguna (just so near Paete yet Tutubi hasn't been here but probably not for long)
6. Faustina’s Restaurant: patronized by students of UPLB located at Lola J Building, 10278 Ruby Street, Los Baños Subdivision, Los Baños, Laguna
5. Café Arabela: a low ceiling house (actually a horse stable) at the town of Liliw serving pizza and pasta at frugal menu prices; located at 503 Rizal Street, Liliw, Laguna (just near Gat Tayaw Street, the tsinelas center of Liliw)
4. Calle Arco: raved so much by Kris Aquino on Kris TV, it's good but not really very good with their own twists on pinoy cuisine; location: Rizal St., Brgy. Uno, Pagsanjan, Laguna (along Rizal St less than a kilometer from Pagsanjan Arc (Arco Real))
3. Chef Mau Restaurant: eponymously named after the chef owner; location: Brgy. Bungkol, Liliw, Laguna (along the national road between Liliw and Magdalena). Menu ecommendation: Thai Tilapia and
2. Sulyap Gallery Cafe and Restaurant: an old heritage house transplanted in a former hospital compound and turned into a restaurnat. Address: Brgy. del Remedios Cocoland Compound, San Pablo City, Laguna
Sulyap Restaurant's ensaladang pako (edible fern salad using fresh fiddlehead fern abundant on the slopes of Mt. Banahaw and Sierra Madre mountain range). The fern was fresh and crispy with the great balance of the saltiness of the itlog na maalat (salted egg) and sourness of the vinaigrette-like dressing. (a similar take of this exists at Chef Mau restaurant, Liliw, Laguna, another favorite place of Tutubi)1. Isdaan Restaurant and Fun Park: Filipino cuisine in palaisdaan (fishpond); located in Brgy. Hanggan, Calauan, Laguna. Usually full-packed and long wait list for tables specially on weekends. Nice place to have fun and not so expensive menu prices. Budget PhP250.00+/person
lots of people in waiting for tables during Sunday lunchtime at Isdaan LagunaNote: Tutubi does not feature restaurants on this blog other than Filipino :P
Related Post:
How to get to Laguna, a map of all these restaurants can be found over at OpenStreetMap :P
Labels: Laguna Restaurants
posted by GingGoy @ 9:30 PM,
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Laguna: Visita Iglesia Route Map to 7 Churches, Itinerary
18 March 2013
Visita Iglesia traditions are observed by Catholics in Holy Week to visit 7 churches. Herewith is the route map of Visita Iglesia in Laguna featuring old churches though information on churches can be found. Seven though for old churches in Laguna is not enough but it's also a sin if you try to visit even fourteen of them.
Tutubi's first memorable trip that also started his "travel career" was the unplanned tour of laguna with his travel buddies that took them to 13 churches in two days and visited lots of other sites Laguna has to offer.
Old Churches of Laguna:
Mabitac Church: Church of Nuestra Senora de Candelaria
Due to earthquakes, only the belltower of the old church of Mabitac remains and no attempt at restoring the old church was made.
Pakil Church
San Pedro de Alcantara Church taken in front of Pakil Municipal Hall
Paete Church
a view of Paete Church's intricate facade and baroque features
Longos Church
the belfry of the old stone church
Lumban Church: St. Sebastian the Martyr Parish (San Sebastian)
Cavinti Church: Parish of the Transfiguration Church
Luisiana Church
Magdalena Church
Majayjay Church
Liliw Church
Nagcarlan Church
Pila Church: San Antonio de Padua (Church of St. Anthony de Padua)
Bay Church: San Agustin (St. Augustine Church)
Los Banos Church
Calamba Church
New church structures:
Sta. Maria Church
Pangil Church
Siniloan Church
Pangil Church
Pagsanjan Church: Church of Nuestra Sra. de Guadalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Church)
Sta. Cruz, Church: Sta. Cruz Church
Victoria Church
Calauan Church: San Isidro Labrador
San Pablo Cathedral
Suggested Visita Iglesia route in Laguna:
If you're coming from Rizal, you can visit these churches:
Mabitac Church, Pakil Church, Paete Church, Longos Church, Lumban Church, Pagsanjan Church
If you want to visit only the best old churches in Laguna, follow this itinerary (choose 7):
Mabitac Church, Pakil Church, Paete Church, Longos Church, Lumban Church, Magdalena Church, Majayjay Church, Liliw Church, Nagcarlan Church, Pila Church, Bay Church
if you want to visit them all, nobody's against it :P
Note: Tutubi has unposted pictures of some churches here
Related Posts:
Visita Iglesia Laguna
Tutubi's first memorable trip that also started his "travel career" was the unplanned tour of laguna with his travel buddies that took them to 13 churches in two days and visited lots of other sites Laguna has to offer.
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| Laguna Visita Iglesia Route Map |
Old Churches of Laguna:
Mabitac Church: Church of Nuestra Senora de Candelaria
Due to earthquakes, only the belltower of the old church of Mabitac remains and no attempt at restoring the old church was made.Pakil Church
San Pedro de Alcantara Church taken in front of Pakil Municipal HallPaete Church
a view of Paete Church's intricate facade and baroque featuresLongos Church
the belfry of the old stone churchLumban Church: St. Sebastian the Martyr Parish (San Sebastian)
Cavinti Church: Parish of the Transfiguration Church
Luisiana Church
Magdalena Church
Majayjay Church
Liliw Church
Nagcarlan Church
Pila Church: San Antonio de Padua (Church of St. Anthony de Padua)
Bay Church: San Agustin (St. Augustine Church)
Los Banos Church
Calamba Church
New church structures:
Sta. Maria Church
Pangil Church
Siniloan Church
Pangil Church
Pagsanjan Church: Church of Nuestra Sra. de Guadalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Church)
Sta. Cruz, Church: Sta. Cruz Church
Victoria Church
Calauan Church: San Isidro Labrador
San Pablo Cathedral
Suggested Visita Iglesia route in Laguna:
If you're coming from Rizal, you can visit these churches:
Mabitac Church, Pakil Church, Paete Church, Longos Church, Lumban Church, Pagsanjan Church
If you want to visit only the best old churches in Laguna, follow this itinerary (choose 7):
Mabitac Church, Pakil Church, Paete Church, Longos Church, Lumban Church, Magdalena Church, Majayjay Church, Liliw Church, Nagcarlan Church, Pila Church, Bay Church
if you want to visit them all, nobody's against it :P
Note: Tutubi has unposted pictures of some churches here
Related Posts:
Visita Iglesia Laguna
Labels: Churches, Laguna, Visita Iglesia
posted by GingGoy @ 9:00 PM,
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How to Get to Baler, Aurora: Map, Commute, Directions
17 March 2013
Thinking of going to Baler, Aurora to visit a surfing beach used as location shoot for the Hollywood movie Apocalypse Now? Stay at a beach resort in Baler (Sabang Beach and Cemento Beach), visit the historic Baler Catholic Church, or go island-hopping/snorkeling/diving on Dimadimalangat Island, Aniao Island and Lukso-Lukso Island just off the coast of Baler? herewith are the information on how to get there.
Map of Baler, Aurora:
here's a street map of baler, Aurora via OpenStreetMap. For the online version, click here.
The Towns of Aurora Province:
Baler, Casiguran, Dilasag, Dinalungan, Dingalan, Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, San Luis
Driving Directions to Baler, Aurora
if you have a private car (SUV recommended), you can drive to Baler from Manila via North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and exit at Sta. Rita Bulacan. From there, follow the highway leading to Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija.
There are two routes to Baler, one is via Canili-Pantabangan road and the recommended one Baler-Bongabon Road via Cabanatuan
From Cabanatuan City Proper, follow direction signs leading to Bongabon until you see a fork on the road (where you choose right), continue until you reach Baler-Bongabon highway, pass by Aurora National Memorial Park in the Sierra Madre, pass Aurora Welcome Arch, the town of San Luis then finally Baler.
How to Get to Baler, Aurora (Land and Air Transportation)
How to Commute to Baler Aurora:
Direct land travel by bus to Baler, Aurora is served by Genesis Transport with travel time of 6-7 hours and fare of PhP429.00 (Baler to Pasay, air-con). In Baler Poblacion, you ride tricycles (minimum fare) to your hotel or resort or jeepney going to other towns. You can hire boats to take you island-hopping (boat ride rates vary from size and number of people)
Other buses going to Cabanatuan (e.g. Baliwag Transit) can be taken then transfer to any bus going to Baler (e.g. Sieera Madre Transit) Aparri, Ilagan, San Jose or Tuguegarao via Baler with travel time of around 2.5 hours from Cabanatuan.
Flights to Baler, Aurora / Air Transportation
Flights to Baler, Aurora used to be served by SeAir but the service has been discontinued (as checked by Tutubi on the SeAir official website trial booking)
Ferry to Baler, Aurora:
as of this time, no commercial boat/ferry company passes by Baler, Aurora
Places to See in Baler, Aurora (Tourist Spots/Attractions):
Beaches: Sabang Beach and Cemento Beach
History: Baler Catholic Church, Doña Aurora Memorial Shrine, Aurora Quezon Memorial Marker, Lt. Commander James Gilmore Marker, Quezon House (the vacation house of former president Manuel L. Quezon)
Islands: Dimadimalangat Island, Aniao Island and Lukso-Lukso Island
Map of Baler, Aurora:
here's a street map of baler, Aurora via OpenStreetMap. For the online version, click here.
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| Map of Baler, Aurora |
The Towns of Aurora Province:
Baler, Casiguran, Dilasag, Dinalungan, Dingalan, Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, San Luis
Driving Directions to Baler, Aurora
if you have a private car (SUV recommended), you can drive to Baler from Manila via North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and exit at Sta. Rita Bulacan. From there, follow the highway leading to Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija.
There are two routes to Baler, one is via Canili-Pantabangan road and the recommended one Baler-Bongabon Road via Cabanatuan
From Cabanatuan City Proper, follow direction signs leading to Bongabon until you see a fork on the road (where you choose right), continue until you reach Baler-Bongabon highway, pass by Aurora National Memorial Park in the Sierra Madre, pass Aurora Welcome Arch, the town of San Luis then finally Baler.
How to Get to Baler, Aurora (Land and Air Transportation)
How to Commute to Baler Aurora:
Direct land travel by bus to Baler, Aurora is served by Genesis Transport with travel time of 6-7 hours and fare of PhP429.00 (Baler to Pasay, air-con). In Baler Poblacion, you ride tricycles (minimum fare) to your hotel or resort or jeepney going to other towns. You can hire boats to take you island-hopping (boat ride rates vary from size and number of people)
Other buses going to Cabanatuan (e.g. Baliwag Transit) can be taken then transfer to any bus going to Baler (e.g. Sieera Madre Transit) Aparri, Ilagan, San Jose or Tuguegarao via Baler with travel time of around 2.5 hours from Cabanatuan.
Flights to Baler, Aurora / Air Transportation
Flights to Baler, Aurora used to be served by SeAir but the service has been discontinued (as checked by Tutubi on the SeAir official website trial booking)
Ferry to Baler, Aurora:
as of this time, no commercial boat/ferry company passes by Baler, Aurora
Places to See in Baler, Aurora (Tourist Spots/Attractions):
Beaches: Sabang Beach and Cemento Beach
History: Baler Catholic Church, Doña Aurora Memorial Shrine, Aurora Quezon Memorial Marker, Lt. Commander James Gilmore Marker, Quezon House (the vacation house of former president Manuel L. Quezon)
Islands: Dimadimalangat Island, Aniao Island and Lukso-Lukso Island
Labels: Aurora, Central Luzon
posted by GingGoy @ 9:00 PM,
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Genesis Transport Bus to Baler, Aurora, Bataan, Baguio: Fare,Trip Schedule
Looking for the latest information on How to get to Baler, Aurora by bus? Only Genesis Transport, with terminals on EDSA, Cubao in Quezon City, Sta. Cruz, Manila (Avenida corner Doroteo Jose), Pasay is the only bus company with direct trips to Baler, Aurora from Cubao.
For a map of Baler, Aurora via OpenStreetMap, click here.
Other towns of Aurora: Casiguran, Dilasag, Dinalungan, Dingalan, Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, San Luis
Bus Fare to Baler, Aurora
Genesis Transport Deluxe Bus Fare to Baler from Cubao: PhP500.00
Air-conditioned Bus Fare to Baler from Pasay: PhP429.00
Travel Time from Cubao to Baler, Aurora:
6-7 hours (depends on time, road and traffic conditions)
Genesis Transport Trip Schedules:
Genesis Transport Bus Routes ( all trips vice versa ):
Cubao – Baguio
Dagupan – Baguio
Pasay – Mariveles, Bataan
Pasay – Balanga, Bataab
Pasay – San Fernando, La Union
Cubao – Baler, Aurora
Avenida – Baguio
Avenida – Mariveles, Bataan
Avenida – Balanga, Bataan
Mariveles – Baguio
San Fernando – Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
Casiguran Aurora - Pasay/Cubao
Cubao – Olongapo, Zambales
Cubao terminal location:
704 EDSA Corner New York St., Cubao, Quezon City
(northbound EDSA, walking distance from MRT Araneta Center - Cubao station and LRT 2 Cubao Station)
Avenida Bus Station:
Rizal Avenue corner Doroteo Jose
Sta. Cruz, Manila
(northbound Avenida, just near LRT Doroteo Jose Station and LRT 2 Recto Station)
Genesis Transport Contact Number:
Call these telephone numbers for inquiries, bus fares: +63.2.709.0803; +63.2.421.1425
Tutubi is not in any way affiliated with Genesis Transport. You mall their published telephone numbers or visit Genesis Transport official website for inquiries, bus fares, promo fares, cargo, freight charges, senior citizen discounts, regular fares, chartered bus rates et al
How to get to Baler, Aurora, How to Commute to Baler, Aurora
Related Posts:
Bus Stations in Pasay Taft corner Buendia
Bus Stations in Pasay Taft EDSA Rotonda
Cubao Bus Stations
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| Genesis Transport Bus Terminal on EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City |
For a map of Baler, Aurora via OpenStreetMap, click here.
Other towns of Aurora: Casiguran, Dilasag, Dinalungan, Dingalan, Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, San Luis
Bus Fare to Baler, Aurora
Genesis Transport Deluxe Bus Fare to Baler from Cubao: PhP500.00
Air-conditioned Bus Fare to Baler from Pasay: PhP429.00
Travel Time from Cubao to Baler, Aurora:
6-7 hours (depends on time, road and traffic conditions)
Genesis Transport Trip Schedules:
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| Genesis Transport bus trip schedules with first and last trips |
Genesis Transport Bus Routes ( all trips vice versa ):
Cubao – Baguio
Dagupan – Baguio
Pasay – Mariveles, Bataan
Pasay – Balanga, Bataab
Pasay – San Fernando, La Union
Cubao – Baler, Aurora
Avenida – Baguio
Avenida – Mariveles, Bataan
Avenida – Balanga, Bataan
Mariveles – Baguio
San Fernando – Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
Casiguran Aurora - Pasay/Cubao
Cubao – Olongapo, Zambales
Cubao terminal location:
704 EDSA Corner New York St., Cubao, Quezon City
(northbound EDSA, walking distance from MRT Araneta Center - Cubao station and LRT 2 Cubao Station)
Avenida Bus Station:
Rizal Avenue corner Doroteo Jose
Sta. Cruz, Manila
(northbound Avenida, just near LRT Doroteo Jose Station and LRT 2 Recto Station)
Genesis Transport Contact Number:
Call these telephone numbers for inquiries, bus fares: +63.2.709.0803; +63.2.421.1425
Tutubi is not in any way affiliated with Genesis Transport. You mall their published telephone numbers or visit Genesis Transport official website for inquiries, bus fares, promo fares, cargo, freight charges, senior citizen discounts, regular fares, chartered bus rates et al
How to get to Baler, Aurora, How to Commute to Baler, Aurora
Related Posts:
Bus Stations in Pasay Taft corner Buendia
Bus Stations in Pasay Taft EDSA Rotonda
Cubao Bus Stations
Labels: Aurora, Buses, Central Luzon, Public Transportation
posted by GingGoy @ 7:00 PM,
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Free Wifi and Refill at Bulalo Bah Restaurant, Tanay, Rizal
16 March 2013
One of Tutubi's favorite bulaluhan was Nita's Bulalo on Evangelista St, Bangkal, Makati where you can get free refills of steaming hot bulalo soup from waiters with takure (kettle) but Tutubi hasn't set foot on the frugal food haunt for years.
At least once a month, Tutubi comes home to his hometown Paete, Laguna via Rizal province that's why he's tried most restaurants in Rizal you can see along the national highway and Manila East Road that connects east Metro manila to the provinces of Rizal and Laguna.
One of these restaurants is quite new in the area, not actually what you call a restaurant but an eatery turo-turo style yet it has free wifi Internet and free refill of hot sabaw of their specially evident on their name: Bulalo Bah
a bowl of bulalo good for 2-3 persons price at PhP85.00, it comes with free refill of sabaw
the eatery is an unpretentious "al fresco" dining place with floor of pebbles, wooden benches and tables and with parking for two cars
Bulalo Bah's version of bulalo is more on the meaty side instead of "utak" (bone marrow) and litid (tendons) but the subtle taste of Tutubi's favorite comfort food is there.
Tutubi has been to this eatery twice already when he's looking for "fast food" at budget-friendly price. The restaurant/eatery serves at least four dishes in addition to bulalo like adobo, giniling and some bicolano cuisine e.g. kinunot na pagi (stingray in coconut milk), and laing. Budget per person is just about PhP100.00 up where you can order a bowl of bulalo, two viands, rice and a bottle of coke.
Looking for Bulalo Bah? click here for online map via OpenStreetmap (partly maintained by Tutubi) of Tanay, Rizal a few hundred meters away from Sampaloc junction and just a few meters from Kata Cafe.
Laslt this may be a simple Frugal Food Find but Bulalo Bah has an official Facebook page and Twitter account :P
Do contact them there
Note:
as always, this is not a sponsored post. Tutubi paid for his bills the two times he visited the place.
will also add GPS coordinates later so you won't get lost if you're direction-challenged person :P
At least once a month, Tutubi comes home to his hometown Paete, Laguna via Rizal province that's why he's tried most restaurants in Rizal you can see along the national highway and Manila East Road that connects east Metro manila to the provinces of Rizal and Laguna.
One of these restaurants is quite new in the area, not actually what you call a restaurant but an eatery turo-turo style yet it has free wifi Internet and free refill of hot sabaw of their specially evident on their name: Bulalo Bah
Bulalo Bah's version of bulalo is more on the meaty side instead of "utak" (bone marrow) and litid (tendons) but the subtle taste of Tutubi's favorite comfort food is there.
Tutubi has been to this eatery twice already when he's looking for "fast food" at budget-friendly price. The restaurant/eatery serves at least four dishes in addition to bulalo like adobo, giniling and some bicolano cuisine e.g. kinunot na pagi (stingray in coconut milk), and laing. Budget per person is just about PhP100.00 up where you can order a bowl of bulalo, two viands, rice and a bottle of coke.
Looking for Bulalo Bah? click here for online map via OpenStreetmap (partly maintained by Tutubi) of Tanay, Rizal a few hundred meters away from Sampaloc junction and just a few meters from Kata Cafe.
Laslt this may be a simple Frugal Food Find but Bulalo Bah has an official Facebook page and Twitter account :P
Do contact them there
Note:
as always, this is not a sponsored post. Tutubi paid for his bills the two times he visited the place.
will also add GPS coordinates later so you won't get lost if you're direction-challenged person :P
Labels: Filipino Cuisine, Frugal Food Find, Rizal Restaurants
posted by GingGoy @ 11:49 PM,
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Robinsons Summit Ridge Tagaytay Restaurants Open in Holy Week
15 March 2013
Planning to go to Tagaytay this coming Holy Week to escape from Manila heat? Note that Robinsons Tagaytay is the only open Robinsons Mall during Holy Week (much like SM Baguio is the only open SM mall) on Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
This post is about Robinsons Tagaytay Mall hours on Holy Week plus a list of Restaurants located in Robinsons Summit Ridge Promenade Tagaytay
Restaurants in Robinsons Summit Ridge Promenade Tagaytay:
Classic Savory: Fried Chicken/Filipino
Giligans: Filipino
Ted's Old Timer La Paz Batchoy: Filipino (Iloilo/Ilonggo cuisine in particular)
Razon's of Guagua: Filipino (Halo-halo Pampanga/Kapampangan cuisine)
Rai Rai Ken: Japanese restaurant
Sizzling Pepper Steak
Jalapeño: Mexican
Shakeys: Pizza and mojos (Tutubi just loves mojos)
Amira's Buco Tart Haus
Bacolod Chicken Inasal
Bibingkinitan
Egg Station
Master Siomai
New York Hotdog and Sausages
picture of restaurants on Robinsons Summit Ridge Promenade ground floor showing Ted's Old Timer La Paz Batchoy, Classic Savory and RaiRaiKen in view
Robinsons Tagaytay Mall Hours:
Non-food Tenants 10:00am to 8:00pm Daily
Food Tenants/Restaurants 10:00am to 9:00pm Daily
Robinsons Tagaytay Mall Hours in Holy Week 2015:
April 2, 2015 Holy Thursday: Open
April 3, 2015 Good Friday: Open
April 4, 2015 Black Saturday: Open
April 5, 2015 Easter Sunday: Open
are the favorite tagaytay restaurants open also in tagaytay like Leslie's Bulalo, RSM, LZM, Kaye Ryan Grill, Sonya's Garden, Breakfast at Antonio's, Josephines Restaurant?
related holy week posts:
Trinoma
Waltermart
SM Mall Hours
Manila Ocean Park
Manila Visita Iglesia
how to get to robinsons summit ridge tagaytay
This post is about Robinsons Tagaytay Mall hours on Holy Week plus a list of Restaurants located in Robinsons Summit Ridge Promenade Tagaytay
Restaurants in Robinsons Summit Ridge Promenade Tagaytay:
Classic Savory: Fried Chicken/Filipino
Giligans: Filipino
Ted's Old Timer La Paz Batchoy: Filipino (Iloilo/Ilonggo cuisine in particular)
Razon's of Guagua: Filipino (Halo-halo Pampanga/Kapampangan cuisine)
Rai Rai Ken: Japanese restaurant
Sizzling Pepper Steak
Jalapeño: Mexican
Shakeys: Pizza and mojos (Tutubi just loves mojos)
Amira's Buco Tart Haus
Bacolod Chicken Inasal
Bibingkinitan
Egg Station
Master Siomai
New York Hotdog and Sausages
picture of restaurants on Robinsons Summit Ridge Promenade ground floor showing Ted's Old Timer La Paz Batchoy, Classic Savory and RaiRaiKen in viewRobinsons Tagaytay Mall Hours:
Non-food Tenants 10:00am to 8:00pm Daily
Food Tenants/Restaurants 10:00am to 9:00pm Daily
Robinsons Tagaytay Mall Hours in Holy Week 2015:
April 2, 2015 Holy Thursday: Open
April 3, 2015 Good Friday: Open
April 4, 2015 Black Saturday: Open
April 5, 2015 Easter Sunday: Open
are the favorite tagaytay restaurants open also in tagaytay like Leslie's Bulalo, RSM, LZM, Kaye Ryan Grill, Sonya's Garden, Breakfast at Antonio's, Josephines Restaurant?
related holy week posts:
Trinoma
Waltermart
SM Mall Hours
Manila Ocean Park
Manila Visita Iglesia
how to get to robinsons summit ridge tagaytay
Labels: Malls, Metro Tagaytay, Tagaytay Restaurants
posted by GingGoy @ 9:30 PM,
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How to Get to Solaire Resort and Casino Manila: Map, Commute Directions
Here's how to get to the spanking new Solaire Resort and Casino at PAGCOR Entertainment City in Pasay City
How to Get to Solaire Resort and Casino
street map of Solaire Resort and casino via OpenStreetMap. Click here for an online map of Solaire Resort and Casino
How to Commute to Solaire Resort and Casino
from Makati EDSA and MRT Taft Avenue, there are buses going to SM Mall of Asia. Alight at SM Mall of Asia then walk towards Solaire Resorts.
from Caloocan and Quezon City, take the LRT and alight at LRT Buendia Station (Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue). Transfer to a shuttle going to SM Mall of Asia then walk towards Solaire
Driving Directions to Solaire Resort and Casino
Solaire resort is near SM Mall of Asia in Manila’s new Entertainment City
From SM Mall of Asia: Take Jose W. Diokno Blvd. South and turn right on Aseana Ave.
From Pasay City: Take Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. South and turn right Aseana Ave.
Directions from Makati: Take Buendia or EDSA to Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. South, then turn right on Aseana Ave.
How to Get to Solaire Resort and Casino
street map of Solaire Resort and casino via OpenStreetMap. Click here for an online map of Solaire Resort and Casino
How to Commute to Solaire Resort and Casino
from Makati EDSA and MRT Taft Avenue, there are buses going to SM Mall of Asia. Alight at SM Mall of Asia then walk towards Solaire Resorts.
from Caloocan and Quezon City, take the LRT and alight at LRT Buendia Station (Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue). Transfer to a shuttle going to SM Mall of Asia then walk towards Solaire
Driving Directions to Solaire Resort and Casino
Solaire resort is near SM Mall of Asia in Manila’s new Entertainment City
From SM Mall of Asia: Take Jose W. Diokno Blvd. South and turn right on Aseana Ave.
From Pasay City: Take Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. South and turn right Aseana Ave.
Directions from Makati: Take Buendia or EDSA to Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. South, then turn right on Aseana Ave.
Labels: Casinos, Hotels and Resorts, Pasay City
posted by GingGoy @ 9:03 PM,
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DOT NCHP Byaheng Bonifacio: Byaheng Bayani ng Bayan
14 March 2013
When the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP, formerly National Historical Institute (NHI)) launched the Jose Rizal @150 Heritage Trail Project, Tutubi wasn't able to get even a Rizal passport (you need to get it at the DOT) and though he has been to most of the sites mentioned there to be visited, he didn't bother to re-visit just to get a stamp.
Now here comes the celebration of the 150th birthday of Andres Bonifacio that will culminate on Bonifacio Day, as knows how to get to all the places associated with Andres Bonifacio in Metro Manila (one particular site is within 10 minutes from his home).
Now, he will secure first the Byaheng Bonifacio brochure then visit the sites in Manila, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Pasig and Quezon City taking public transportation, then he will visit the site in Rodriguez Rizal then finally probably a road trip to Cavite with Scarlett (Tutubi's Toyota Innova, can you guess the color? :)
Andres Bonifacio depicted not in the usual (and false) bolo and red trousers
Herewith are the official mechanics, list of sites including "how to get there" information to the sites copied ad verbatim from the official website of the Department of Tourism (hey, government works are not covered by copyright and this is also a press release :)
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Mechanics
In celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio on 30 November 2013, The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) cordially invite the public to rediscover and visit the sites associated with Bonifacio’s life.
Be a Bonifacio Pilgrim! Complete the Byaheng Bonifacio: Byaheng Bayani ng Bayan
Visit the sites featured in the Bonifacio @ 150 brochures and paste your photos taken at the sites provided. The first 100 participants to complete shall receive a token and a Byaheng Bonifacio: Byaheng Bayani ng Bayan certificate, subject to validation by the NHCP. All finishers will receive a Ka- Byahe ni Bonifacio certificate.
Bonifacio @ 150 Brochures are available at the following offices:
1. National Historical Commission – Office of the Historic Sites and Education Division
2. Department of Tourism – Information Office
3. Department of Tourism – Regional Offices
Eligibility:
The competition is open to all domestic and international tourists. Organizers, sponsors and members of the Bonifacio @ 150 Technical Working Group Committee / Organizing Committee are not eligible to join.
Redemption of Prizes:
A. The token and certificate may be claimed at the office of the National Historic Sites and Education Division, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita Manila.
Tel. nos.: (02)254-7482 or (02)523-1019
Email Address: hsed@nhcp.gov.ph
B. Winners shall shoulder all cost they will incur in claiming their prize.
C. When claiming their prize, winners must present to the authorized NHCP representative the completed brochure and a valid ID with name, address, photo and signature.
D. Winners should claim their prizes within sixty (60) days from receipt of notification; otherwise, the prizes will be forfeited in favor of the Philippine government.
Direction for Manila Trail
1. Tutuban, Manila
Tutuban Mall, C.M. Recto Ave., Manila
How to get there:
If taking public transportation:
Via LRT 1 : Alight at Doroteo Jose Station, walk towards CM Recto then ride jeepneys going to Divisoria.
Via LRT2: Alight at Recto Station ride jeepneys going to Divisoria
Via Jeepneys: Jeepneys plying Baclaran- Divisoria/ Cubao to Divisoria pass by Tutuban Mall area
Parking, Dining stops and comfort rooms are available at Tutuban Mall.
2. KKK Foundation Site
El Cano cor. Recto Ave., Manila
How to get there:
If taking public transportation:
Via LRT 1 : Alight at Doroteo Jose Station, walk towards CM Recto then ride jeepneys going to Divisoria.
Via LRT2: Alight at Recto Station ride jeepneys going to Divisoria
Via Jeepneys: Jeepneys plying Baclaran- Divisoria/ Cubao to Divisoria pass by Tutuban Mall area
Taxis are also available going to the area.
The area is near Tutuban Mall. Best to park in Tutuban Mall then just walk towards El Cano Street. Dining stops and comfort rooms are available at Tutuban Mall.
3. Binondo Church, Manila
Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz, Binondo, Manila
How to get there:
If taking public transportation:
Via LRT 1: Alight at Central Station, walk towards the Jones bridge area, ride jeepneys or FX going to Divisoria which passes in front of the church
Via Jeepneys: Jeepneys plying Baclaran- Divisoria pass by the church
Taxis are also available going to the area.
Tips: Best to park along the streets or pay parking areas around the church. Dining stops with comfort rooms are available at Ongpin St and other streets near the church.
4. Cry of Pugad Lawin Shrine, Quezon City
Seminary Road, Brgy. Bahay Toro, Quezon City
How to get there:
Taxis are available going to the area. Tricycles are available along Congressional Avenue going to the site.
Parking available within the park.
No dining and rest stops available near the area. The location is next to the Pugad Lawin High School and Quezon City General Hospital. The Shrine is open daily 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
5. Krus na Ligas, Quezon City
How to get there:
UP Ikot jeepneys are available going to the area then board a tricycle going to the barangay hall.
Taxis are also available going to the area.
Tips: Street parking only.
6. Pinaglabanan Shrine, San Juan City
Pinaglabanan St., San Juan City
How to get there:
From Recto, buses are available going to Ortigas, alight at Pinaglabanan St. in San Juan. Jeeps are available going to the site.
From Ortigas, ride a bus going to Quiapo, alight at Pinaglabanan st in San Juan City.
Tips: Parking and comfort rooms are available on-site. The Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine is open daily. The Museo ng Katipunan is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 Am – 4:00 PM.
7. Hagdang Bato, Mandaluyong
Hagdang Bato Barangay Center, A. Bonifacio St., Mandaluyong City
How to get there:
Jeepneys from Kalentong, Quiapo and Pasig passes by Shaw Boulevard. Alight at Bonifacio St. Tricycles are available going to the Hagdang Bato Barangay Center.
Street parking available for buses, small vehicles can park at the barangay center. Comfort rooms available at the barangay hall.
8.Pasig Catholic Church/ Valentin Cruz Marker, Pasig City
Caruncho Avenue, (MH del Pilar St.,) Pasig City
If taking public transportation:
Via MRT (1): Alight at Ortigas Station , walk towards Robinson’s Galleria, FX and jeepneys going to Pasig Bayan are available. The Church and the Marker are within the town center.
Via MRT (2): Alight at Shaw Boulevard Station, FX and jeepneys going to Pasig bayan are available. The Church and the Marker are within the town center.
Via Jeepneys/ FX: Jeepneys and FX plying Quiapo-Pasig Bayan that passes by Shaw Boulevard are available. Church and the Marker are within the town center.
Parking, Dining stops and comfort rooms are available in the area of Pasig Bayan.
16. Pamitinan Caves
Sitio Wawa, Brgy. San Rafael, Rodriguez, Rizal
If taking public transportation:
From Cubao, buses, jeepneys and FX vans are available going to Rodriguez. From the town center, tricycles can bring you to the site.
A designated parking area, registration office and comfort rooms are available at the area. Dining stops are available around the town of Rodriguez.
Visitors need to pay environmental fess (P2.00) upon entrance to the park.
CAVITE TRAIL
9. Imus Plaza, Imus, Cavite
Tirona St., Poblacion, Imus, Cavite
How to get there:
If taking public transportation:
Buses bound for Dasmariñas passes by the Imus junction. From there, jeepneys and tricycles are available going to the Imus Plaza.
Street parking around the plaza, Dining stops are available near the plaza. Comfort rooms available at the Imus City Municipal Hall.
10. Tribunal, Noveleta, Cavite
Gen. Antonio St., Poblacion, Noveleta, Cavite
If taking public transportation:
Buses bound for Cavite City passes by the Noveleta Municipal Hall. Walk towards the tribunal located at the back of the municipal building.
Street parking near the municipal hall, Dining stops are available in the area. Comfort rooms available at the Noveleta Municipal Hall.
Open daily from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. No entrance fee.
11. Tejeros Convention Site, Rosario, Cavite
Gen. Trias Drive, Brgy. Tejeros, Rosario, Cavite
If taking public transportation:
Buses bound for Ternate/ Naic/ Maragondon passes by the Tejeros junction. From there, ride jeepneys or baby buses bound for SM Rosario or Cavite City which passes by the Tejeros Convention Site.
Parking and comfort rooms are available at the building compound. Dining stop at nearby SM Rosario.
12. Pinagbarilan, Indang, Cavite
Brgy. Limbon, Indang, Cavite
If taking public transportation:
Buses bound for Indang are available in Baclaran. Alight at the town center of Indang, tricycles are vailable going to the site.
Street parking only. Dining stop available at the Indang town proper.
13. Casa Hacienda de Naic, Naic, Cavite
Brgy. C. Nazareno, Poblacion, Naic, Cavite
If taking public transportation:
Buses bound for Ternate/ Naic/ Maragondon passes by the Naic junction. From there, ride jeepneys, baby buses or tricycles going to the town plaza. The Casa Hacienda is just a few minutes walk away.
Parking and comfort rooms available at the town plaza area. Dining stops are available around town.
Open daily from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. No entrance fee.
14. Trial House, Maragondon, Cavite
Col. Riel St., (Poblacion), Maragondon, Cavite
If taking public transportation:
Buses bound for Ternate/ Naic/ Maragondon passes by the Maragondon junction (Brgy. Garita). From there, ride jeepneys or tricycles going to the town plaza. The Trial House is just some few minutes walk away from the public market.
Street parking only. Comfort rooms available at the Shrine. Dining stops are available around town.
Open daily from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. No entrance fee.
15. Execution Site, Maragondon, Cavite
Mt. Nagpatong, Maragondon, Cavite
No public transportation going to the site. Because of the all-weather road, private vehicles are best to use during dry months but at a certain point only. Hiking is best going to the site [about one (1)hour].
Tourists are advised to coordinate with local guides at the Local Government of Maragondon before proceeding to the site.
Now here comes the celebration of the 150th birthday of Andres Bonifacio that will culminate on Bonifacio Day, as knows how to get to all the places associated with Andres Bonifacio in Metro Manila (one particular site is within 10 minutes from his home).
Now, he will secure first the Byaheng Bonifacio brochure then visit the sites in Manila, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Pasig and Quezon City taking public transportation, then he will visit the site in Rodriguez Rizal then finally probably a road trip to Cavite with Scarlett (Tutubi's Toyota Innova, can you guess the color? :)
Andres Bonifacio depicted not in the usual (and false) bolo and red trousersHerewith are the official mechanics, list of sites including "how to get there" information to the sites copied ad verbatim from the official website of the Department of Tourism (hey, government works are not covered by copyright and this is also a press release :)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mechanics
In celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of Andres Bonifacio on 30 November 2013, The Department of Tourism (DOT) and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) cordially invite the public to rediscover and visit the sites associated with Bonifacio’s life.
Be a Bonifacio Pilgrim! Complete the Byaheng Bonifacio: Byaheng Bayani ng Bayan
Visit the sites featured in the Bonifacio @ 150 brochures and paste your photos taken at the sites provided. The first 100 participants to complete shall receive a token and a Byaheng Bonifacio: Byaheng Bayani ng Bayan certificate, subject to validation by the NHCP. All finishers will receive a Ka- Byahe ni Bonifacio certificate.
Bonifacio @ 150 Brochures are available at the following offices:
1. National Historical Commission – Office of the Historic Sites and Education Division
2. Department of Tourism – Information Office
3. Department of Tourism – Regional Offices
Eligibility:
The competition is open to all domestic and international tourists. Organizers, sponsors and members of the Bonifacio @ 150 Technical Working Group Committee / Organizing Committee are not eligible to join.
Redemption of Prizes:
A. The token and certificate may be claimed at the office of the National Historic Sites and Education Division, National Historical Commission of the Philippines, T.M. Kalaw Street, Ermita Manila.
Tel. nos.: (02)254-7482 or (02)523-1019
Email Address: hsed@nhcp.gov.ph
B. Winners shall shoulder all cost they will incur in claiming their prize.
C. When claiming their prize, winners must present to the authorized NHCP representative the completed brochure and a valid ID with name, address, photo and signature.
D. Winners should claim their prizes within sixty (60) days from receipt of notification; otherwise, the prizes will be forfeited in favor of the Philippine government.
Direction for Manila Trail
1. Tutuban, Manila
Tutuban Mall, C.M. Recto Ave., Manila
How to get there:
If taking public transportation:
Via LRT 1 : Alight at Doroteo Jose Station, walk towards CM Recto then ride jeepneys going to Divisoria.
Via LRT2: Alight at Recto Station ride jeepneys going to Divisoria
Via Jeepneys: Jeepneys plying Baclaran- Divisoria/ Cubao to Divisoria pass by Tutuban Mall area
Parking, Dining stops and comfort rooms are available at Tutuban Mall.
2. KKK Foundation Site
El Cano cor. Recto Ave., Manila
How to get there:
If taking public transportation:
Via LRT 1 : Alight at Doroteo Jose Station, walk towards CM Recto then ride jeepneys going to Divisoria.
Via LRT2: Alight at Recto Station ride jeepneys going to Divisoria
Via Jeepneys: Jeepneys plying Baclaran- Divisoria/ Cubao to Divisoria pass by Tutuban Mall area
Taxis are also available going to the area.
The area is near Tutuban Mall. Best to park in Tutuban Mall then just walk towards El Cano Street. Dining stops and comfort rooms are available at Tutuban Mall.
3. Binondo Church, Manila
Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz, Binondo, Manila
How to get there:
If taking public transportation:
Via LRT 1: Alight at Central Station, walk towards the Jones bridge area, ride jeepneys or FX going to Divisoria which passes in front of the church
Via Jeepneys: Jeepneys plying Baclaran- Divisoria pass by the church
Taxis are also available going to the area.
Tips: Best to park along the streets or pay parking areas around the church. Dining stops with comfort rooms are available at Ongpin St and other streets near the church.
4. Cry of Pugad Lawin Shrine, Quezon City
Seminary Road, Brgy. Bahay Toro, Quezon City
How to get there:
Taxis are available going to the area. Tricycles are available along Congressional Avenue going to the site.
Parking available within the park.
No dining and rest stops available near the area. The location is next to the Pugad Lawin High School and Quezon City General Hospital. The Shrine is open daily 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
5. Krus na Ligas, Quezon City
How to get there:
UP Ikot jeepneys are available going to the area then board a tricycle going to the barangay hall.
Taxis are also available going to the area.
Tips: Street parking only.
6. Pinaglabanan Shrine, San Juan City
Pinaglabanan St., San Juan City
How to get there:
From Recto, buses are available going to Ortigas, alight at Pinaglabanan St. in San Juan. Jeeps are available going to the site.
From Ortigas, ride a bus going to Quiapo, alight at Pinaglabanan st in San Juan City.
Tips: Parking and comfort rooms are available on-site. The Pinaglabanan Memorial Shrine is open daily. The Museo ng Katipunan is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 Am – 4:00 PM.
7. Hagdang Bato, Mandaluyong
Hagdang Bato Barangay Center, A. Bonifacio St., Mandaluyong City
How to get there:
Jeepneys from Kalentong, Quiapo and Pasig passes by Shaw Boulevard. Alight at Bonifacio St. Tricycles are available going to the Hagdang Bato Barangay Center.
Street parking available for buses, small vehicles can park at the barangay center. Comfort rooms available at the barangay hall.
8.Pasig Catholic Church/ Valentin Cruz Marker, Pasig City
Caruncho Avenue, (MH del Pilar St.,) Pasig City
If taking public transportation:
Via MRT (1): Alight at Ortigas Station , walk towards Robinson’s Galleria, FX and jeepneys going to Pasig Bayan are available. The Church and the Marker are within the town center.
Via MRT (2): Alight at Shaw Boulevard Station, FX and jeepneys going to Pasig bayan are available. The Church and the Marker are within the town center.
Via Jeepneys/ FX: Jeepneys and FX plying Quiapo-Pasig Bayan that passes by Shaw Boulevard are available. Church and the Marker are within the town center.
Parking, Dining stops and comfort rooms are available in the area of Pasig Bayan.
16. Pamitinan Caves
Sitio Wawa, Brgy. San Rafael, Rodriguez, Rizal
If taking public transportation:
From Cubao, buses, jeepneys and FX vans are available going to Rodriguez. From the town center, tricycles can bring you to the site.
A designated parking area, registration office and comfort rooms are available at the area. Dining stops are available around the town of Rodriguez.
Visitors need to pay environmental fess (P2.00) upon entrance to the park.
CAVITE TRAIL
9. Imus Plaza, Imus, Cavite
Tirona St., Poblacion, Imus, Cavite
How to get there:
If taking public transportation:
Buses bound for Dasmariñas passes by the Imus junction. From there, jeepneys and tricycles are available going to the Imus Plaza.
Street parking around the plaza, Dining stops are available near the plaza. Comfort rooms available at the Imus City Municipal Hall.
10. Tribunal, Noveleta, Cavite
Gen. Antonio St., Poblacion, Noveleta, Cavite
If taking public transportation:
Buses bound for Cavite City passes by the Noveleta Municipal Hall. Walk towards the tribunal located at the back of the municipal building.
Street parking near the municipal hall, Dining stops are available in the area. Comfort rooms available at the Noveleta Municipal Hall.
Open daily from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. No entrance fee.
11. Tejeros Convention Site, Rosario, Cavite
Gen. Trias Drive, Brgy. Tejeros, Rosario, Cavite
If taking public transportation:
Buses bound for Ternate/ Naic/ Maragondon passes by the Tejeros junction. From there, ride jeepneys or baby buses bound for SM Rosario or Cavite City which passes by the Tejeros Convention Site.
Parking and comfort rooms are available at the building compound. Dining stop at nearby SM Rosario.
12. Pinagbarilan, Indang, Cavite
Brgy. Limbon, Indang, Cavite
If taking public transportation:
Buses bound for Indang are available in Baclaran. Alight at the town center of Indang, tricycles are vailable going to the site.
Street parking only. Dining stop available at the Indang town proper.
13. Casa Hacienda de Naic, Naic, Cavite
Brgy. C. Nazareno, Poblacion, Naic, Cavite
If taking public transportation:
Buses bound for Ternate/ Naic/ Maragondon passes by the Naic junction. From there, ride jeepneys, baby buses or tricycles going to the town plaza. The Casa Hacienda is just a few minutes walk away.
Parking and comfort rooms available at the town plaza area. Dining stops are available around town.
Open daily from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. No entrance fee.
14. Trial House, Maragondon, Cavite
Col. Riel St., (Poblacion), Maragondon, Cavite
If taking public transportation:
Buses bound for Ternate/ Naic/ Maragondon passes by the Maragondon junction (Brgy. Garita). From there, ride jeepneys or tricycles going to the town plaza. The Trial House is just some few minutes walk away from the public market.
Street parking only. Comfort rooms available at the Shrine. Dining stops are available around town.
Open daily from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. No entrance fee.
15. Execution Site, Maragondon, Cavite
Mt. Nagpatong, Maragondon, Cavite
No public transportation going to the site. Because of the all-weather road, private vehicles are best to use during dry months but at a certain point only. Hiking is best going to the site [about one (1)hour].
Tourists are advised to coordinate with local guides at the Local Government of Maragondon before proceeding to the site.
Labels: Andres Bonifacio, Cavite, Mandaluyong City, Manila, Metro Manila, National Heroes, Pasig City, Quezon City, Rizal, San Juan
posted by GingGoy @ 9:30 PM,
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Rocha's Puto: Marikina Pasalubong and Specialty
12 March 2013
As Tutubi saw featured on TV, when he was able to visit Marikina he went out of his way to search where Rocha's Special Puto and Kutsinta is located only to find out his friend exactly knew where it was.
Puto is a Filipino dessert (kakanin) of steamed rice cake where you can see several regional variants like puto manapla of Negros Occidental, puto Biñan of Laguna, Sayongsong of Surigao, puto polo of Valenzuela, and even the simple puto calasiao of Pangasinan
mouth watering puto marikina comes at a price of PhP110.00 for fifty pieces.
An office mate of Tutubi, a native of Marikina, claims Aling Remy's Original Special Puto Kutsinta is the first, original and the best (yes, another instance of the use Original so much like the The Original Buko Pie of Los Baños, Laguna and whose stall is just about 100 meters from Rocha's Puto along J.P. Rizal.
Tutubi was able to find Rocha's Puto along J.P. Rizal Street just between Marikina Shoe Museum and Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish Church. Down the road lies D'Original Aling Remy's Special Puto Kutsinta. (click here for a very detailed map of Marikina created by the cool folks of OpenStreetMap and other information how to get to Marikina)
Tutubi has yet to taste the Original Aling Remy's Special Puto Kutsinta to compare with Rocha's Puto so he cannot comment. What's known about the origins of Puto Marikina is actually the original makers were from Polo, Valenzuela which makes Puto Marikina progenies of the delicious puto polo.
Rocha's Delicious Puto and Kutsinta
Address: 595 E Mendoza St Sto. Niño, Marikina
Telephone Number: +63.2.914.1519
more regional puto recipe variations:
puto manapla of Negros Occidental: simple like puto calasiao
Sayongsong of Surigao: rice cakes wrapped by conical shaped banana leaves
puto calasiao of Pangasinan that you can find along White Plains Avenue in Quezon City, on Granada St. San Juan, and Gimore Avenue also in QC.
these are very different from Puto Bumbong, Puto Seko of Laguna and even Puto Tabla in Bicol
Puto is a Filipino dessert (kakanin) of steamed rice cake where you can see several regional variants like puto manapla of Negros Occidental, puto Biñan of Laguna, Sayongsong of Surigao, puto polo of Valenzuela, and even the simple puto calasiao of Pangasinan
An office mate of Tutubi, a native of Marikina, claims Aling Remy's Original Special Puto Kutsinta is the first, original and the best (yes, another instance of the use Original so much like the The Original Buko Pie of Los Baños, Laguna and whose stall is just about 100 meters from Rocha's Puto along J.P. Rizal.
Tutubi was able to find Rocha's Puto along J.P. Rizal Street just between Marikina Shoe Museum and Our Lady of the Abandoned Parish Church. Down the road lies D'Original Aling Remy's Special Puto Kutsinta. (click here for a very detailed map of Marikina created by the cool folks of OpenStreetMap and other information how to get to Marikina)
Tutubi has yet to taste the Original Aling Remy's Special Puto Kutsinta to compare with Rocha's Puto so he cannot comment. What's known about the origins of Puto Marikina is actually the original makers were from Polo, Valenzuela which makes Puto Marikina progenies of the delicious puto polo.
Rocha's Delicious Puto and Kutsinta
Address: 595 E Mendoza St Sto. Niño, Marikina
Telephone Number: +63.2.914.1519
more regional puto recipe variations:
puto manapla of Negros Occidental: simple like puto calasiao
Sayongsong of Surigao: rice cakes wrapped by conical shaped banana leaves
puto calasiao of Pangasinan that you can find along White Plains Avenue in Quezon City, on Granada St. San Juan, and Gimore Avenue also in QC.
these are very different from Puto Bumbong, Puto Seko of Laguna and even Puto Tabla in Bicol
Labels: Marikina, Pasalubong
posted by GingGoy @ 9:30 PM,
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WW2 Truth: Gen. Douglas MacArthur Left Corregidor with $500,000 from Manuel L. Quezon
11 March 2013
Warning: if you see Gen. Douglas MacArthur as an impeccable war hero worthy of adulation, stop and leave this page. If you have an open mind, read on! :P
This day marks the 71st anniversary of the escape of Gen. Douglas MacArthur from the fortress island of Corregidor to Mindanao then finally to Melbourne, Australia.
Herewith are the historical truth that every Filipino should know behind the man mostly known for his "I Shall return" rhetoric.
December 1941: despite a few hours warning of the coming Japanese invaders from Pearl harbor, MacArthur failed to mobilize his troops and allowed the Japanese to annihilate his air force on the ground. (remember much of the "great" generals air assets were destroyed without a fight save for the heroics of Jesus Villamor, Cesar Fernando Basa et al who we now remember with airbases in the country named in their honor)
American President Roosevelt didn't send reinforcements to help Filipino and American troops holed up in Bataan for their priority was defeating Germany in Europe (see, Ph is just second to American interests during the war) together with the British and the French
During the Siege of Bataan, his media savvy brought out press releases that were able to portray himself as the American Hero of the Pacific, despite heavy losses and imminent annihilation
January 1942: MacArthur accepted $500,000.00 (half a million dollars which is a whole lot of money in 1942) from then Philippine president Manuel L. Quezon (the Philippine treasury was worth a few million dollars back then) What was the intention of Quezon for giving the money to MacArthur? Was that a bribe, a payment or just "utang na loob"
The spot on Corregidor Island where Gen. Douglas MacArthur bid his troops farewell and uttered his famous words "I Shall Return" is marked with a monument
March 11, 1942: MacArthur left Corregidor for Australia via Mindanao on board a torpedo boat
When MacArthur was already in Australia, he ordered his troops to fight till the end and even promised them help is on the way even if there's really none.
MacArthur and the US government's abandonment of dying troops in Bataan and Corregidor Island was the reason why the troops who remained fighting the Japanese in a lost cause called themselves "The Battling Bastards of Bataan" who were later captured and forced by the Japanese to participate in the infamous Bataan Death March
On October 20, 1944, MacArthur returned to the Philippines by his historic landing on Red Beach in Palo, Leyte. Did you know that MacArthur had several rehearsals just to do his wading on the beach immortalized in the Leyte Landing Memorial near Tacloban?
MacArthur Landing Park on Red Beach, Palo, Leyte
The US government knew about the controversial payment of Quezon to MacArthur but ignored the fact, simply because they needed a hero. MacArthur may have failed to defend the Philippines but he was very successful in portraying himself as a great tactician to the American public.
Good thing he didn't become US President, his former "secretary" in the Philippines, Dwight David Eisenhower did when he became the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961.
Related posts on Corregidor:
Corregidor Tour Part 1
Corregidor Tour Part 2
Star Toll,
Fall of Corregidor
This day marks the 71st anniversary of the escape of Gen. Douglas MacArthur from the fortress island of Corregidor to Mindanao then finally to Melbourne, Australia.
Herewith are the historical truth that every Filipino should know behind the man mostly known for his "I Shall return" rhetoric.
December 1941: despite a few hours warning of the coming Japanese invaders from Pearl harbor, MacArthur failed to mobilize his troops and allowed the Japanese to annihilate his air force on the ground. (remember much of the "great" generals air assets were destroyed without a fight save for the heroics of Jesus Villamor, Cesar Fernando Basa et al who we now remember with airbases in the country named in their honor)
American President Roosevelt didn't send reinforcements to help Filipino and American troops holed up in Bataan for their priority was defeating Germany in Europe (see, Ph is just second to American interests during the war) together with the British and the French
During the Siege of Bataan, his media savvy brought out press releases that were able to portray himself as the American Hero of the Pacific, despite heavy losses and imminent annihilation
January 1942: MacArthur accepted $500,000.00 (half a million dollars which is a whole lot of money in 1942) from then Philippine president Manuel L. Quezon (the Philippine treasury was worth a few million dollars back then) What was the intention of Quezon for giving the money to MacArthur? Was that a bribe, a payment or just "utang na loob"
March 11, 1942: MacArthur left Corregidor for Australia via Mindanao on board a torpedo boat
When MacArthur was already in Australia, he ordered his troops to fight till the end and even promised them help is on the way even if there's really none.
MacArthur and the US government's abandonment of dying troops in Bataan and Corregidor Island was the reason why the troops who remained fighting the Japanese in a lost cause called themselves "The Battling Bastards of Bataan" who were later captured and forced by the Japanese to participate in the infamous Bataan Death March
On October 20, 1944, MacArthur returned to the Philippines by his historic landing on Red Beach in Palo, Leyte. Did you know that MacArthur had several rehearsals just to do his wading on the beach immortalized in the Leyte Landing Memorial near Tacloban?
MacArthur Landing Park on Red Beach, Palo, LeyteThe US government knew about the controversial payment of Quezon to MacArthur but ignored the fact, simply because they needed a hero. MacArthur may have failed to defend the Philippines but he was very successful in portraying himself as a great tactician to the American public.
Good thing he didn't become US President, his former "secretary" in the Philippines, Dwight David Eisenhower did when he became the 34th President of the United States from 1953 until 1961.
Related posts on Corregidor:
Corregidor Tour Part 1
Corregidor Tour Part 2
Star Toll,
Fall of Corregidor
Labels: World War II
posted by GingGoy @ 9:30 PM,
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La Laguna Festival Schedule of Activities (Laguna Provincial Capitol)
02 March 2013
Formerly the ANILAG Festival but the re-naming is usually political due to change of governors thus there's no continuity and awareness of the brand.
click the picture to see enlarge the schedule of activities of La Laguna Festival 2013
activities from March 8, 2013 to March 17, 2013
fun run, street dancing, beauty contests, boat race on sta. cruz river, trade shows, typical festival activities
How to Get to Laguna Provincial Capitol:
ride buses to Sta. Cruz, Laguna, alight in Sta. Cruz then ride a jeepney back to Sta. Cruz public Market or tricycle and request the driver to drop you off in front of Laguna Provincial Capitol
Sta. Cruz laguna also celebrates the kesong puti festival
click the picture to see enlarge the schedule of activities of La Laguna Festival 2013activities from March 8, 2013 to March 17, 2013
fun run, street dancing, beauty contests, boat race on sta. cruz river, trade shows, typical festival activities
How to Get to Laguna Provincial Capitol:
ride buses to Sta. Cruz, Laguna, alight in Sta. Cruz then ride a jeepney back to Sta. Cruz public Market or tricycle and request the driver to drop you off in front of Laguna Provincial Capitol
Sta. Cruz laguna also celebrates the kesong puti festival
posted by GingGoy @ 10:00 PM,
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Power Plant Mall Hours Holy Week (Rockwell Makati)
Stuck in Makati during Holy week? you may check out mall schedules of Power Plant Mall in Rockwell, Makati
UPDATED March 2015:
Herewith is the Updated latest Schedules of Powerplant Mall Hours Schedule for Holy Week 2015:
March 30, 2015 Monday NORMAL SCHEDULE 10am to 9pm
March 31, 2015 Tuesday NORMAL SCHEDULE 10am to 9pm
April 1, 2015 Wednesday NORMAL SCHEDULE 10am to 9pm
April 2, 2015 Maundy Thursday CLOSED
April 3, 2015 Good Friday CLOSED
April 4, 2015 Black Saturday OPEN 12nn to 10pm
April 5, 2015 Easter Sunday OPEN 10am to 9pm
related holy week posts:
Trinoma
Waltermart
SM Mall Hours
Manila Ocean Park
Manila Visita Iglesia
holy week power plant mall hours
how to get to power plant mall makati
UPDATED March 2015:
Herewith is the Updated latest Schedules of Powerplant Mall Hours Schedule for Holy Week 2015:
March 30, 2015 Monday NORMAL SCHEDULE 10am to 9pm
March 31, 2015 Tuesday NORMAL SCHEDULE 10am to 9pm
April 1, 2015 Wednesday NORMAL SCHEDULE 10am to 9pm
April 2, 2015 Maundy Thursday CLOSED
April 3, 2015 Good Friday CLOSED
April 4, 2015 Black Saturday OPEN 12nn to 10pm
April 5, 2015 Easter Sunday OPEN 10am to 9pm
related holy week posts:
Trinoma
Waltermart
SM Mall Hours
Manila Ocean Park
Manila Visita Iglesia
holy week power plant mall hours
how to get to power plant mall makati
posted by GingGoy @ 8:00 PM,
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