Paete's Annual Rizal Day Parade
30 December 2008
Paete, the artistic town in Laguna has an authentic link to Jose Rizal, the Philippine national hero. It was in Dapitan where Dr. Rizal was exiled when Jose Caancan, a woodcarver from Paete, sought him out to learn woodcarving.
Jose Caancan returned to Paete armed with teachings from the exiled Rizal and later helped create the Rizal Monument at Paete town plaza in 1903, one of the first monuments in honor of Rizal predated by the Rizal Monument in Daet Camarines Norte by a few years.
Every year on the eve of Rizal Day (December 29), the Miss Rizal Day celebration is held at the town plaza, followed by wreath laying ceremony at the Rizal monument early the morning of December 30, and capped by a parade that winds around the narrow streets of Paete with students, senior citizens and other organizations supported with colorful floats of candidates...
herewith are just some of the photos:
Tutubi wasn't able to document the wreath laying ceremony at the Rizal monument due to his laziness to get up early on the cold December morning. :P
Jose Caancan returned to Paete armed with teachings from the exiled Rizal and later helped create the Rizal Monument at Paete town plaza in 1903, one of the first monuments in honor of Rizal predated by the Rizal Monument in Daet Camarines Norte by a few years.
Every year on the eve of Rizal Day (December 29), the Miss Rizal Day celebration is held at the town plaza, followed by wreath laying ceremony at the Rizal monument early the morning of December 30, and capped by a parade that winds around the narrow streets of Paete with students, senior citizens and other organizations supported with colorful floats of candidates...
herewith are just some of the photos:
Tutubi wasn't able to document the wreath laying ceremony at the Rizal monument due to his laziness to get up early on the cold December morning. :P
posted by GingGoy @ 9:02 PM,
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Quiapo Black Nazarene Schedule and Procession Route
28 December 2008
In his student days, Tutubi avoided Quiapo during the Nazareno fiesta due to heavy traffic and instead pass by Sta. Cruz via Avenida from Sampaloc, where he lived, on his way to the university where he graduated.
This time, the usually crowded procession will take a different route to avoid problems of too many people squeezing themselves in such a small area in Quiapo.
herewith is the information on Quiapo's Nazareno procession route and schedule of activities:
2009 Black Nazarene Theme:
“Poong Hesus Nazareno, lumalapit kami sa inyo sa aming kababaang loob at kahirapan [Our Blessed Black Nazarene, we come to you in all humility].”
Quiapo Church Mass schedules and other Black Nazarene activities
Daily Novena masses from December 31, 2008 to January 8, 2009 at 5:45 p.m.
Street masses at 7:00 p.m. from January 2 to January 7
January 7: procession of the Replicas of the Black Nazarene 2 p.m.
January 8: Healing Mass at 5pm January 8 (Thursday) followed by the traditional “Pahalik sa mahal na Poong Nazareno [A Kiss for the Black Nazarene]” and vigil
January 9:
7:00 a.m. A concelebrated mass by Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Rosales
8:30 a.m. Procession of the image of the Black Nazarene from Luneta to Quiapo Church
Black Nazarene procession route:
Starting point: Quirino Grandstand at the Luneta (Rizal Park)
to pass through Burgos St. (in front of Manila City Hall and Mehan Graden)
McArthur Bridge, through Plaza Lacson towards Rizal Avenue (Avenida), right turn on Claro M. Recto, right to Legarda (Mendiola), Arlegui St., Quezon Boulevard, Palanca St., Villalobos, Plaza Miranda, and then to Quiapo Church.
Safety reminder:
be wary of your belongings, including your wallets and cellphones and digital cameras as the place, even if it's a religious festivity, is littered with pickpockets. :(
This time, the usually crowded procession will take a different route to avoid problems of too many people squeezing themselves in such a small area in Quiapo.
herewith is the information on Quiapo's Nazareno procession route and schedule of activities:
2009 Black Nazarene Theme:
“Poong Hesus Nazareno, lumalapit kami sa inyo sa aming kababaang loob at kahirapan [Our Blessed Black Nazarene, we come to you in all humility].”
Quiapo Church Mass schedules and other Black Nazarene activities
Daily Novena masses from December 31, 2008 to January 8, 2009 at 5:45 p.m.
Street masses at 7:00 p.m. from January 2 to January 7
January 7: procession of the Replicas of the Black Nazarene 2 p.m.
January 8: Healing Mass at 5pm January 8 (Thursday) followed by the traditional “Pahalik sa mahal na Poong Nazareno [A Kiss for the Black Nazarene]” and vigil
January 9:
7:00 a.m. A concelebrated mass by Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Rosales
8:30 a.m. Procession of the image of the Black Nazarene from Luneta to Quiapo Church
Black Nazarene procession route:
Starting point: Quirino Grandstand at the Luneta (Rizal Park)
to pass through Burgos St. (in front of Manila City Hall and Mehan Graden)
McArthur Bridge, through Plaza Lacson towards Rizal Avenue (Avenida), right turn on Claro M. Recto, right to Legarda (Mendiola), Arlegui St., Quezon Boulevard, Palanca St., Villalobos, Plaza Miranda, and then to Quiapo Church.
Safety reminder:
be wary of your belongings, including your wallets and cellphones and digital cameras as the place, even if it's a religious festivity, is littered with pickpockets. :(
Labels: Fiestas
posted by GingGoy @ 8:33 PM,
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Christmas at the Malls: SM City North EDSA and Trinoma
25 December 2008
Tutubi wrote earlier how he celebrates Christmas: stay at home; but this time, due to the arrival of his parents from the province, he had to change his annual routine and treated his parents at the mall
He arrived at SM City North EDSA shortly before 10am, the regular opening time of SM malls while his parents came with his sister around 11:30am, just in time for lunch where his parents wished to eat at Pizza Hut Bistro.
SM City North EDSA. (picture taken from Trinoma using Tutubi's new toy: Olympus Stylus 850SW)
After lunch, his parents requested to watch movies shown during the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), a time where only Filipino films are shown in theaters. They chose "Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat" billed by Ai-ai delas Alas. Tutubi and his sister decided not to enter the moviehouse due to so many people and opted instead to tour the newly-opened The Annex whose opening made SM City North EDSA-- the biggest in the Philippines and now the third largest mall in the world in terms of leaseable area with the Main mall building, SM The Block, SM Cyberzone and The Annex combined.
When showtime was over, Tutubi and his sister hurried back to Cinema 8 to fetch their parents and walked to the adjoining The Block, browsed through sale at Mango and acceeded to their mother's request to eat at Razon's Halo-halo for their pancit luglug.
Trinoma activity center where many families spent Christmas
This time, they crossed the new-constructed pedestrian overpass to Trinoma and ate at Razons while Tutubi ordered sotanghon soup at Reyes Barbeque
The return walk to SM was too much already for his mother, suffering from arthritis, but managed to inch her way to SM Cyberzone carpark.
Tutubi played Santa Claus that day to his parents and made their simple wishes come true!
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How to get to Trinoma Mall:
Commute to Trinoma: The fastest way to Trinoma is via the MRT where North Avenue station is linked conveniently. From Manila, you can get there by boarding jeepeneys with Project 6 signboards.
Driving directions to Trinoma:
Driving to Trinoma is easy coming from Makati since it's just a north-bound drive on EDSA and located just the the last MRT station so it's hard to miss.
Trinoma Parking Fees:
P30 first 4 hours; P10 every hour thereafter
P200 lost parking Ticket
Tip: avoid the Mindanao Carpark especially for newbie drivers. It's too narrow passage way and dark. Choose North Parking if available.
How to get to SM City North EDSA:
Commute to SM City North EDSA: The fastest way to SM City North EDSA is via the MRT where North Avenue station where it's a 5 minutes walk away. From Manila, you can get there by boarding jeepeneys with Project 6 signboards.
Driving directions to SM City North EDSA:
Driving to SM City North EDSA is easy coming from Makati since it's just a north-bound drive on EDSA and located just the the last MRT station so it's hard to miss after passing Trinoma.
SM City North EDSA Parking Fees:
Covered parking: P30 flat rate
Open Parking: P15 flat rate
Free Parking for motorcycles
For those taking a taxi at SM City, if there are too many people waiting for cabs, try to flag them down near the Bago-bantay tricycle terminal or at the other end of SM Cyberzone.
Eversince Trinoma opened at the so-called North Triangle, foot traffic at SM City North EDSA, one the most profitable mall of the SM Group, dropped.
Which is better, SM City North EDSA or Trinoma? It depends.
SM Cinemas vs Trinoma Movie Theaters: Tutubi just loves to watch movies at Ayala Malls (Trinoma, Glorietta and Greenbelt) due to the smaller theaters, sometimes with THX encoding, and more ergonomic seats with coasters (the same qualities he loves at Gateway Mall Cinemas in Cubao)
For pay parking, SM stands out, due to lower pricing, better design and availability of parking slots.
for groceries, Landmark department store have tad lower prices (read: a few centavos lower than same items) than SM Supermarket and Save More for the same item (except those labeled SM Bonus, of course). Tipping is not allowed at Landmark while it's ok for SM Supermarket should you request help in pushing your shopping carts to your car at the pick up point.
SM Department Store vs Trinoma's Crossings: Crossings has more upscale finds and better customer service than SM. The latter though has more items on sale. There's free gift-wrapping at both department stores.
For medicines and prescription drugs, SM only has South Star drug while Trinoma boasts of Mercury Drug...have you ever wondered why there are no Mercury Drugstores at SM malls? It's some sort of trivia :P
Trinoma has a nice garden roofdeck frequented by "park goers" and possibly the reason why SM decided to build their own rooftop garden (unfinished as of posting time).
Want to watch colorful pyrotechnics or practice fireworks photography? SM City North EDSA has them on schedule every Saturday night at 7pm while Trinoma fireworks show will commence an hour later at 8pm.
Transport terminals:
From Trinoma and MRT North Avenue Station, there are jeepneys that will take you to the University of the Philippines (UP), Project 6, Muñoz (Muñoz Market and Walter Mart Nort EDSA), West Avenue, Pag-asa, St. James, Tandang Sora, NIA, fx/vans/GTExpress to Marilao, San Fernando and other places in Bulacan and Pampanga. Tricycles are also available to take you to Veterans Village and Bago-bantay.
For a road map of SM City North EDSA and Trinoma (which means Triangle North of Makati), click here
He arrived at SM City North EDSA shortly before 10am, the regular opening time of SM malls while his parents came with his sister around 11:30am, just in time for lunch where his parents wished to eat at Pizza Hut Bistro.
SM City North EDSA. (picture taken from Trinoma using Tutubi's new toy: Olympus Stylus 850SW)After lunch, his parents requested to watch movies shown during the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), a time where only Filipino films are shown in theaters. They chose "Ang Tanging Ina Ninyong Lahat" billed by Ai-ai delas Alas. Tutubi and his sister decided not to enter the moviehouse due to so many people and opted instead to tour the newly-opened The Annex whose opening made SM City North EDSA-- the biggest in the Philippines and now the third largest mall in the world in terms of leaseable area with the Main mall building, SM The Block, SM Cyberzone and The Annex combined.
When showtime was over, Tutubi and his sister hurried back to Cinema 8 to fetch their parents and walked to the adjoining The Block, browsed through sale at Mango and acceeded to their mother's request to eat at Razon's Halo-halo for their pancit luglug.
Trinoma activity center where many families spent ChristmasThis time, they crossed the new-constructed pedestrian overpass to Trinoma and ate at Razons while Tutubi ordered sotanghon soup at Reyes Barbeque
The return walk to SM was too much already for his mother, suffering from arthritis, but managed to inch her way to SM Cyberzone carpark.
Tutubi played Santa Claus that day to his parents and made their simple wishes come true!
---
How to get to Trinoma Mall:
Commute to Trinoma: The fastest way to Trinoma is via the MRT where North Avenue station is linked conveniently. From Manila, you can get there by boarding jeepeneys with Project 6 signboards.
Driving directions to Trinoma:
Driving to Trinoma is easy coming from Makati since it's just a north-bound drive on EDSA and located just the the last MRT station so it's hard to miss.
Trinoma Parking Fees:
P30 first 4 hours; P10 every hour thereafter
P200 lost parking Ticket
Tip: avoid the Mindanao Carpark especially for newbie drivers. It's too narrow passage way and dark. Choose North Parking if available.
How to get to SM City North EDSA:
Commute to SM City North EDSA: The fastest way to SM City North EDSA is via the MRT where North Avenue station where it's a 5 minutes walk away. From Manila, you can get there by boarding jeepeneys with Project 6 signboards.
Driving directions to SM City North EDSA:
Driving to SM City North EDSA is easy coming from Makati since it's just a north-bound drive on EDSA and located just the the last MRT station so it's hard to miss after passing Trinoma.
SM City North EDSA Parking Fees:
Covered parking: P30 flat rate
Open Parking: P15 flat rate
Free Parking for motorcycles
For those taking a taxi at SM City, if there are too many people waiting for cabs, try to flag them down near the Bago-bantay tricycle terminal or at the other end of SM Cyberzone.
Eversince Trinoma opened at the so-called North Triangle, foot traffic at SM City North EDSA, one the most profitable mall of the SM Group, dropped.
Which is better, SM City North EDSA or Trinoma? It depends.
SM Cinemas vs Trinoma Movie Theaters: Tutubi just loves to watch movies at Ayala Malls (Trinoma, Glorietta and Greenbelt) due to the smaller theaters, sometimes with THX encoding, and more ergonomic seats with coasters (the same qualities he loves at Gateway Mall Cinemas in Cubao)
For pay parking, SM stands out, due to lower pricing, better design and availability of parking slots.
for groceries, Landmark department store have tad lower prices (read: a few centavos lower than same items) than SM Supermarket and Save More for the same item (except those labeled SM Bonus, of course). Tipping is not allowed at Landmark while it's ok for SM Supermarket should you request help in pushing your shopping carts to your car at the pick up point.
SM Department Store vs Trinoma's Crossings: Crossings has more upscale finds and better customer service than SM. The latter though has more items on sale. There's free gift-wrapping at both department stores.
For medicines and prescription drugs, SM only has South Star drug while Trinoma boasts of Mercury Drug...have you ever wondered why there are no Mercury Drugstores at SM malls? It's some sort of trivia :P
Trinoma has a nice garden roofdeck frequented by "park goers" and possibly the reason why SM decided to build their own rooftop garden (unfinished as of posting time).
Want to watch colorful pyrotechnics or practice fireworks photography? SM City North EDSA has them on schedule every Saturday night at 7pm while Trinoma fireworks show will commence an hour later at 8pm.
Transport terminals:
From Trinoma and MRT North Avenue Station, there are jeepneys that will take you to the University of the Philippines (UP), Project 6, Muñoz (Muñoz Market and Walter Mart Nort EDSA), West Avenue, Pag-asa, St. James, Tandang Sora, NIA, fx/vans/GTExpress to Marilao, San Fernando and other places in Bulacan and Pampanga. Tricycles are also available to take you to Veterans Village and Bago-bantay.
For a road map of SM City North EDSA and Trinoma (which means Triangle North of Makati), click here
Labels: Malls, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Quezon City
posted by GingGoy @ 11:07 PM,
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Christmas is Not about Gifts and Money
24 December 2008
The longest celebration of Christmas in the world is in the Philippines (one of two predominantly Christian nations in Asia...and you still think the Philippines is the only one?), some celebrate it once the "ber" month of September begins, some join right after Halloween is over. It will end on the Day of the Three Kings (or Magi), called Epiphany.
The month of December is the time of sales promotions with shopping malls announcing sale, promos and bargains, making road traffic unbearable. Many people, who seem to not run out of cash, go on a shopping spree. ATMs start going offline and dispense only either P500 or P1000 bills while some go to their banks to exchange crisp bills fresh from the money-making machines of the BSP.
How does Tutubi celebrate Christmas? He's used to simple celebration, stay at home, no feasts and lavish spending, no materialism and commercialized Christmas celebration. Most of his Christmas bonus went straight to his savings account after shaving off mortgages for his future home, slowly but surely preparing for his planned early retirement in the Philippines which is an uncommon habit for Filipinos who'd start the new year broke due to overspending during the holiday season.
Two bundles of crisp twenty peso bills for Christmas giveaways to children. This used to be hundred pesos, then fifty pesos, and now, due to the crisis and hard times made more difficult with multiplying nephews, nieces and godchildren, now just twenties or veinte pesos.
Tutubi's a "gifted child" annually during his company's Christmas party with his officemates giving him gifts. It's great even if he has yet to win any major raffle prizes at Chrismas parties
Christmas is not about gifts and money, it's meant for spreading message of love, peace and hope even if you're "pesoless."
Merry Christmas and a Hopefully No Recession New Year!
Related Post:
Christmas in the Philippines
The month of December is the time of sales promotions with shopping malls announcing sale, promos and bargains, making road traffic unbearable. Many people, who seem to not run out of cash, go on a shopping spree. ATMs start going offline and dispense only either P500 or P1000 bills while some go to their banks to exchange crisp bills fresh from the money-making machines of the BSP.
How does Tutubi celebrate Christmas? He's used to simple celebration, stay at home, no feasts and lavish spending, no materialism and commercialized Christmas celebration. Most of his Christmas bonus went straight to his savings account after shaving off mortgages for his future home, slowly but surely preparing for his planned early retirement in the Philippines which is an uncommon habit for Filipinos who'd start the new year broke due to overspending during the holiday season.
Two bundles of crisp twenty peso bills for Christmas giveaways to children. This used to be hundred pesos, then fifty pesos, and now, due to the crisis and hard times made more difficult with multiplying nephews, nieces and godchildren, now just twenties or veinte pesos.
Tutubi's a "gifted child" annually during his company's Christmas party with his officemates giving him gifts. It's great even if he has yet to win any major raffle prizes at Chrismas partiesChristmas is not about gifts and money, it's meant for spreading message of love, peace and hope even if you're "pesoless."
Merry Christmas and a Hopefully No Recession New Year!
Related Post:
Christmas in the Philippines
Labels: Philippine Holidays
posted by GingGoy @ 12:01 PM,
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Amazing Race Asia 3: Tisha Silang and Geoff Rodriguez
19 December 2008
Followers of the Amazing Race Asia 3, were heartbroken when the usual leading pair of Tisha Silang and Geoff Rodriguez, ended up as first-runner up of the well-loved reality game on AXN.
During one of the numerous Christmas parties Tutubi attended, much needed breaks from his numerous travels, he was able to meet the pair, given the task at hosting the party at a hotel in Makati City.
Tisha Silang and her model-boyfriend Geoff Rodriguez hosting a Christmas party
Note that in 1998, Ms. Tisha Silang won the Binibining Pilipinas Universe (Miss Philippines - Universe) but was forced to give up her title due to her being a Canadian citizen (dual-citizenship was not around at that time for the lovely Filipina).
the beautifully-tanned Tisha gamely posed for a photo of Tutubi wearing his paparazzi hat
The lovely pair were runners-up of Amazing Race Asia 3, improving on the third-place finish of buddies Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez at Amazing Race Asia 2...
If only Tutubi can join Amazing Race Asia...but he's not a celebrity :P
During one of the numerous Christmas parties Tutubi attended, much needed breaks from his numerous travels, he was able to meet the pair, given the task at hosting the party at a hotel in Makati City.
Tisha Silang and her model-boyfriend Geoff Rodriguez hosting a Christmas partyNote that in 1998, Ms. Tisha Silang won the Binibining Pilipinas Universe (Miss Philippines - Universe) but was forced to give up her title due to her being a Canadian citizen (dual-citizenship was not around at that time for the lovely Filipina).
the beautifully-tanned Tisha gamely posed for a photo of Tutubi wearing his paparazzi hatThe lovely pair were runners-up of Amazing Race Asia 3, improving on the third-place finish of buddies Marc Nelson and Rovilson Fernandez at Amazing Race Asia 2...
If only Tutubi can join Amazing Race Asia...but he's not a celebrity :P
Labels: Celebrities
posted by GingGoy @ 9:37 PM,
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Leyte Tacloban Delicacies: Binagol and Moron
13 December 2008
A trip to a place for Tutubi won't be complete without him sampling what the locals are proud of like delicacies, food for his own consumption as well as pasalubong, a part of Filipino custom to take home something for his friends, family and office mates.
This time, Tutubi "met" Leyte's delicacies with the binagol of Dagami , chocolate moron (how he loves the name) and pastillas of Carigara town.
a pile of binagol sold on the sidewalk of Tacloban City public market. Binagol costs P25.00 each (about $0.50)
binagol without the banana leaf cover exposing the sweet stuff inside on a coconut shell (picture taken using Canon Ixus 30)
the chocolate moron, similar to suman but with chocolate flavor.
How to make binagol? If you're looking for binagol recipe, look for those people who has been making them for generations in Dagami town. Binagol is sweetened taro (locals call the gabi species as talyan endemic in Palapag, Northern Samar) pudding with nuts Leyte. The talyan is first grounded then mixed with eggs, gata ng niyog (coconut milk), sugar, butter, nuts and chocolate. The mixture is placed in receptacles of coconut shells, called bagol (hence the name binagol), wrapped in banana leaves then steamed.
Where to buy them? Tacloban market or from the towns who make them: Dagami for binagol, Carigara for pastillas, hubhob, and moron.
No information yet on where to buy binagol in Manila. Tutubi has yet to see them in malls, even at weekend markets.
This time, Tutubi "met" Leyte's delicacies with the binagol of Dagami , chocolate moron (how he loves the name) and pastillas of Carigara town.
a pile of binagol sold on the sidewalk of Tacloban City public market. Binagol costs P25.00 each (about $0.50)
binagol without the banana leaf cover exposing the sweet stuff inside on a coconut shell (picture taken using Canon Ixus 30)
the chocolate moron, similar to suman but with chocolate flavor.How to make binagol? If you're looking for binagol recipe, look for those people who has been making them for generations in Dagami town. Binagol is sweetened taro (locals call the gabi species as talyan endemic in Palapag, Northern Samar) pudding with nuts Leyte. The talyan is first grounded then mixed with eggs, gata ng niyog (coconut milk), sugar, butter, nuts and chocolate. The mixture is placed in receptacles of coconut shells, called bagol (hence the name binagol), wrapped in banana leaves then steamed.
Where to buy them? Tacloban market or from the towns who make them: Dagami for binagol, Carigara for pastillas, hubhob, and moron.
No information yet on where to buy binagol in Manila. Tutubi has yet to see them in malls, even at weekend markets.
Labels: Delicacies, Eastern Visayas, Leyte, Pasalubong, Tacloban City
posted by GingGoy @ 11:17 PM,
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Samar: Marabut Rock Formations and Beach
07 December 2008
Onwards from Basey town in Samar, Tutubi proceeded to the next town of Marabut to catch sight of the rock formations and secluded white beach nearest to Tacloban City.
Photos of Marabut Beach and rock formations you normally see on Samar Tourism brochures (pictures taken with an umbrella over Tutubi's head to protect his camera):
Marabut rock formations that entices rock climbers to test their skills. the cove looks peaceful enough for kayaking
a white beach with no people, it's expected since it's raining. People from Tacloban reportedly flock to this beach during summer. You can reach this place by walking about 50 meters from the main highway
There are no beach resorts seen by Tutubi when he went there, probably located on the other side of the cove. He only spent a few minutes to take pictures with an umbrella over his head since it's still raining. Other rock formations in Samar are in Biri town.
How to get to Marabut, Samar:
Commute: buses and jeepneys to Marabut are available from Tacloban City Bus Terminal.
Driving directions: you can reach the town and the beach via around 33 km travel under an hour from Tacloban passing San Juanico Bridge and the Samar towns of Sta. Rita and Basey. Directional signs will guide you along the way.
Photos of Marabut Beach and rock formations you normally see on Samar Tourism brochures (pictures taken with an umbrella over Tutubi's head to protect his camera):
Marabut rock formations that entices rock climbers to test their skills. the cove looks peaceful enough for kayaking
a white beach with no people, it's expected since it's raining. People from Tacloban reportedly flock to this beach during summer. You can reach this place by walking about 50 meters from the main highwayThere are no beach resorts seen by Tutubi when he went there, probably located on the other side of the cove. He only spent a few minutes to take pictures with an umbrella over his head since it's still raining. Other rock formations in Samar are in Biri town.
How to get to Marabut, Samar:
Commute: buses and jeepneys to Marabut are available from Tacloban City Bus Terminal.
Driving directions: you can reach the town and the beach via around 33 km travel under an hour from Tacloban passing San Juanico Bridge and the Samar towns of Sta. Rita and Basey. Directional signs will guide you along the way.
Labels: Beaches, Eastern Visayas, Samar
posted by GingGoy @ 6:21 PM,
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Manny Pacquiao and Sports Tourism
With Manny Pacquiao's domination of the aging warrior in Oscar dela Hoya, the prospect is very high for Manny Pacquiao to fight again on Philippine soil.
Remember the unforgettable Thrilla in Manila held at the Araneta Coliseum between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier won by Ali via a 14th round TKO.
If Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton will materialize, it will probably be held in England at Wembley due to the monetary and better business sense for Bob Arum.
The Philippine government, however, should fully encourage and develop sports tourism, not just in boxing and billiards, but in other sports as well.
As for Manny Pacquiao, stay true in being a boxer and a promoter. Don't enter the dirty world of politics!
related post:
Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar Dela Hoya Fight Result
Karylle and the Philippine National Anthem
Remember the unforgettable Thrilla in Manila held at the Araneta Coliseum between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier won by Ali via a 14th round TKO.
If Manny Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton will materialize, it will probably be held in England at Wembley due to the monetary and better business sense for Bob Arum.
The Philippine government, however, should fully encourage and develop sports tourism, not just in boxing and billiards, but in other sports as well.
As for Manny Pacquiao, stay true in being a boxer and a promoter. Don't enter the dirty world of politics!
related post:
Manny Pacquiao vs Oscar Dela Hoya Fight Result
Karylle and the Philippine National Anthem
Labels: Sports Tourism
posted by GingGoy @ 3:27 PM,
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Samar: Basey Church and the Missing Banig
02 December 2008
Even with the unrelenting rain, Tutubi was urged by his friend to at least visit two more attractions in Samar before heading back to Tacloban for his 6pm flight to Manila via Cebu Pacific. They were able to at least travel for more than an hour more even with almost zero visibility by driving slowly since his guide knows the place quite well.
Basey, pronounced Basay, is a sleepy town in Samar opposite Tacloban City that has earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for making the longest Banig (sleeping mats). The town is home to numerous mat weavers. Sadly, no remnant of the record-breaking long mat was seen by Tutubi. The town celebrates its town fiesta with the Banig Festival in September.
the welcome to Basey banner at the junction during a downpour
What he saw in Basey was the old Spanish church of Basey, the San Miguel Arcangel (St. Michael the Archangel Parish) with the bell tower indicating the year 1846. He wasn't able to get out of the car, again, due to heavy rain and had to take a picture of the church while inside the car and through the glass.
picture of the facade taken inside the car
San Miguel Arcangel bell tower with the old bells visible
The most popular destination of Basey is the Sohoton National Park for adventurers and eco-tourism enthusiasts looking to explore caves, waterfalls and other activities. Tourism is the area is not well-developed and marketed and hampered by the lack of tourism infrastructure and not-so-good roads.
After Basey, Tutubi proceeded to the next destination town of Samar: Marabut with it's beach and gorgeous rock formations
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Basey Tourist Attraction
Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park in Barangay Inuntan
For information, try to get in touch with Sohoton Services Association (SSA) to provide you with caving guide, kayaking guide, food as well as souvenirs and rest houses.
How to get to Basey, Samar:
Commute: From Tacloban Bus Terminal, board jeepneys or mini-buses/vans bound for Basey for less than an hour trip.
Driving Directions: Basey is less than an hour drive from Tacloban via San Juanico Bridge. Direction signs are present so you won't get lost. Drive carefully due to the presence of potholes along the way, something Samar island is "famous" for.
Basey, pronounced Basay, is a sleepy town in Samar opposite Tacloban City that has earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for making the longest Banig (sleeping mats). The town is home to numerous mat weavers. Sadly, no remnant of the record-breaking long mat was seen by Tutubi. The town celebrates its town fiesta with the Banig Festival in September.
the welcome to Basey banner at the junction during a downpourWhat he saw in Basey was the old Spanish church of Basey, the San Miguel Arcangel (St. Michael the Archangel Parish) with the bell tower indicating the year 1846. He wasn't able to get out of the car, again, due to heavy rain and had to take a picture of the church while inside the car and through the glass.
picture of the facade taken inside the car
San Miguel Arcangel bell tower with the old bells visibleThe most popular destination of Basey is the Sohoton National Park for adventurers and eco-tourism enthusiasts looking to explore caves, waterfalls and other activities. Tourism is the area is not well-developed and marketed and hampered by the lack of tourism infrastructure and not-so-good roads.
After Basey, Tutubi proceeded to the next destination town of Samar: Marabut with it's beach and gorgeous rock formations
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Basey Tourist Attraction
Sohoton Natural Bridge National Park in Barangay Inuntan
For information, try to get in touch with Sohoton Services Association (SSA) to provide you with caving guide, kayaking guide, food as well as souvenirs and rest houses.
How to get to Basey, Samar:
Commute: From Tacloban Bus Terminal, board jeepneys or mini-buses/vans bound for Basey for less than an hour trip.
Driving Directions: Basey is less than an hour drive from Tacloban via San Juanico Bridge. Direction signs are present so you won't get lost. Drive carefully due to the presence of potholes along the way, something Samar island is "famous" for.
Labels: Churches, Eastern Visayas, Samar
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