438th Araw ng Pasig Schedule: Grand Parade Route
27 June 2011
Just for your information, the 438th Araw ng Pasig (Foundation Day) Grand parade is scheduled on July 2, 2011 (Saturday) with details below (seen by Tutubi on banners along C. Raymundo when he passed by just this afternoon)
What: 438th Araw ng Pasig Grand Parade
Where: Along C. Raymundo, in front of Sta. Clara de Montefalco Parish Church
When: July 2, 2011 at 8am
parade route map area on OpenStreetMap for your reference.
Warning: avoid the area if you intend to visit places that pass by the parade route. Traffic re-routing schemes shall take effect.
Tutubi passes by C. Raymundo from Ortigas Avenue to Francisco Legaspi en route to Cainta (East Bank Road and Floodway). Good thing he came to know the schedule so he can avoid the area lest he gets stuck in heavy traffic. Heavy traffic always along Pasig Boulevard and Pasig Rotunda, what more during an actual Pasig fiesta celebration?
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What: 438th Araw ng Pasig Grand Parade
Where: Along C. Raymundo, in front of Sta. Clara de Montefalco Parish Church
When: July 2, 2011 at 8am
parade route map area on OpenStreetMap for your reference.
Warning: avoid the area if you intend to visit places that pass by the parade route. Traffic re-routing schemes shall take effect.
Tutubi passes by C. Raymundo from Ortigas Avenue to Francisco Legaspi en route to Cainta (East Bank Road and Floodway). Good thing he came to know the schedule so he can avoid the area lest he gets stuck in heavy traffic. Heavy traffic always along Pasig Boulevard and Pasig Rotunda, what more during an actual Pasig fiesta celebration?
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Labels: Fiestas
posted by GingGoy @ 8:08 PM,
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Laguna: Waterfalls of Kalayaan (Twin Falls Resort)
22 June 2011
Just what makes planned trips frustrating is that most of the time, they don't materialize mostly due to dependencies involving other people. Tutubi has a high "completion rate" for trips he took on his own, not so when other people are in it.
The recent planned trip to Piit Resort in Pangil town (now renamed http://www.backpackingphilippines.com/2011/08/panguil-river-eco-park-piit-resort.html) and/or Turumba Swimming Pool (now Turumba Springs Resort or the Panghulo (formerly known as Nuestra Señora delos Dolores de Turumba Swimming Pool), both visited by the child Tutubi, did not push through due to rains and some commitments in Tutubi's "entourage" but he opted to push through with another place he wanted to re-visit: The Twin Falls of Kalayaan, Laguna.
The town of Kalayaan, Laguna, Paete's next-door neighbor has not just one, but two, waterfalls (e.g. Paete has it's own waterfall, Pakil has one, Pangil at least two, Siniloan has 6, Sta. Maria has about 3 waterfalls, Pagsanjan/Cavinti have the world-famous Pagsanjan Falls (magdapio falls), Los banos Baños has Dampalit Falls et al) that Tutubi visited when he was still a child together with his brothers.
A last minute decision to visit any of the three mentioned resorts near Paete was reached when Tutubi's father confirmed the presence of parking area near the twin waterfalls, and so the 10 minute drive from Paete to Kalayan pushed through.
On arrival at the resort around 4:30pm, Tutubi was informed that the resort will close at 5pm and that cleaning of the pool was taking place, but the gatekeeper let them enter the resort premises for free, something that is really good for Tutubi for he didn't intend to swim due to the already cold weather (the water there is already cold even during summer). Tutubi only wanted to check out the place to take pictures for additional "bloggable" place, he took a few pictures, again showing his lazy way not to bring a tripod (and an ND filter), and went to chat with his first cousin hanging out at the resort, someone he hasn't seen for quite a while.
the first cascade of several waterfalls, this is not one of the twin falls but the first waterfall you can see. The man is catching fish or probably mountain shrimps/prawns besides adding scale to the picture
another cascade, still not the twin falls of Kalayaan, but children falls :P
the lower waterfall of Kalayaan Twin Falls (partly hidden by lush vegetation) whose basin/lagoon now developed into a swimming pool. The other twin falls can be reached through concrete steps/stairs on the mountain sides (the Sierra Madre mountain range). Tutubi didn't bother trekking up due to limited time as rains may spoil the hike.
Kalayaan Twin falls, to Tutubi's expectation, is now a barangay operated resort with the huge basin now turned into a swimming pool with marble bottom. He remembers the lagoon before surrounded with huge rocks where you can hop on top but quite slippery.
After a few pictures and chit-chat with resort gatekeeper and his cousin, Tutubi left off without a visit the real twin of the waterfalls that can be reached via concrete steps.
Two memorable waterfalls for Tutubi, a re-visit in the future not far off :P
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Kalayaan Twin Falls
Entrance Fee/Admission: PhP40.00 (adult) PhP20.00 (child)
Overnight rate: PhP100.00 (minimum of 20 persons) from 4pm to 8am
Parking Fee: PhP10.00
Resort closes at 5pm, opens at 8am
How to get to Kalayaan Twin Falls:
Commute to Kalayaan involves a bus ride to Sta. Cruz, Laguna (HM Transport from EDSA, Cubao, or either Green Star Express, or DLTB in Pasay Taft/LRT/Buendia) followed by a jeepney ride (with signboard: Siniloan or Paete). Request jeepney driver to pass by Kalayaan Highway (not loob or town proper), alight in front of St. John Evangelist Parish (San Juan Evangelista) on Manila East Road (national highway) then walk about 400 meters upwards to the waterfalls (you pass by Villa Monte Gracia Resort on the way)
Coordinates: 14°19'16"N 121°28'54"E
Map of Kalayaan twin Falls on OpenStreetMap, updated by Tutubi (you can update the map yourself like Wikimapia or Google Maps with the added benefit of loading it to a GPS Navigator e.g. Garmin)
Related Posts:
Talagang Dalaga Resort
Green Star Express
Pagsanjan Falls
Sampaloc Falls Trek (Famy/Siniloan)
The recent planned trip to Piit Resort in Pangil town (now renamed http://www.backpackingphilippines.com/2011/08/panguil-river-eco-park-piit-resort.html) and/or Turumba Swimming Pool (now Turumba Springs Resort or the Panghulo (formerly known as Nuestra Señora delos Dolores de Turumba Swimming Pool), both visited by the child Tutubi, did not push through due to rains and some commitments in Tutubi's "entourage" but he opted to push through with another place he wanted to re-visit: The Twin Falls of Kalayaan, Laguna.
The town of Kalayaan, Laguna, Paete's next-door neighbor has not just one, but two, waterfalls (e.g. Paete has it's own waterfall, Pakil has one, Pangil at least two, Siniloan has 6, Sta. Maria has about 3 waterfalls, Pagsanjan/Cavinti have the world-famous Pagsanjan Falls (magdapio falls), Los banos Baños has Dampalit Falls et al) that Tutubi visited when he was still a child together with his brothers.
A last minute decision to visit any of the three mentioned resorts near Paete was reached when Tutubi's father confirmed the presence of parking area near the twin waterfalls, and so the 10 minute drive from Paete to Kalayan pushed through.
On arrival at the resort around 4:30pm, Tutubi was informed that the resort will close at 5pm and that cleaning of the pool was taking place, but the gatekeeper let them enter the resort premises for free, something that is really good for Tutubi for he didn't intend to swim due to the already cold weather (the water there is already cold even during summer). Tutubi only wanted to check out the place to take pictures for additional "bloggable" place, he took a few pictures, again showing his lazy way not to bring a tripod (and an ND filter), and went to chat with his first cousin hanging out at the resort, someone he hasn't seen for quite a while.
the first cascade of several waterfalls, this is not one of the twin falls but the first waterfall you can see. The man is catching fish or probably mountain shrimps/prawns besides adding scale to the picture
another cascade, still not the twin falls of Kalayaan, but children falls :P
the lower waterfall of Kalayaan Twin Falls (partly hidden by lush vegetation) whose basin/lagoon now developed into a swimming pool. The other twin falls can be reached through concrete steps/stairs on the mountain sides (the Sierra Madre mountain range). Tutubi didn't bother trekking up due to limited time as rains may spoil the hike.
Kalayaan Twin falls, to Tutubi's expectation, is now a barangay operated resort with the huge basin now turned into a swimming pool with marble bottom. He remembers the lagoon before surrounded with huge rocks where you can hop on top but quite slippery.
After a few pictures and chit-chat with resort gatekeeper and his cousin, Tutubi left off without a visit the real twin of the waterfalls that can be reached via concrete steps.
Two memorable waterfalls for Tutubi, a re-visit in the future not far off :P
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Kalayaan Twin Falls
Entrance Fee/Admission: PhP40.00 (adult) PhP20.00 (child)
Overnight rate: PhP100.00 (minimum of 20 persons) from 4pm to 8am
Parking Fee: PhP10.00
Resort closes at 5pm, opens at 8am
How to get to Kalayaan Twin Falls:
Commute to Kalayaan involves a bus ride to Sta. Cruz, Laguna (HM Transport from EDSA, Cubao, or either Green Star Express, or DLTB in Pasay Taft/LRT/Buendia) followed by a jeepney ride (with signboard: Siniloan or Paete). Request jeepney driver to pass by Kalayaan Highway (not loob or town proper), alight in front of St. John Evangelist Parish (San Juan Evangelista) on Manila East Road (national highway) then walk about 400 meters upwards to the waterfalls (you pass by Villa Monte Gracia Resort on the way)
Coordinates: 14°19'16"N 121°28'54"E
Map of Kalayaan twin Falls on OpenStreetMap, updated by Tutubi (you can update the map yourself like Wikimapia or Google Maps with the added benefit of loading it to a GPS Navigator e.g. Garmin)
Related Posts:
Talagang Dalaga Resort
Green Star Express
Pagsanjan Falls
Sampaloc Falls Trek (Famy/Siniloan)
Labels: Calabarzon, Laguna, Laguna Resorts, Southern Tagalog, Waterfalls
posted by GingGoy @ 8:34 PM,
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Cheap Flights to Tawi-tawi (Cebu Pacific Promo)
21 June 2011
Cebu Pacific has done it again, even with SEAIR seemed to have stopped plying the Zamboanga - Tawi-tawi route, here comes Cebu Pacific serving the route to the southernmost province of the archipelago at a promo fare of PhP488.00.
Official press release of Cebu Pacific says "Fly for as low as P488 from Zamboanga to Tawi-Tawi, this is 25% less than the lowest year-round fare for this route. Tawi-Tawi is Cebu Pacific's (CEB) 50th destination and 77th route. This will be a daily service starting October 14, utilizing an Airbus A319 aircraft.
Tawi-Tawi is known for its abundant seafood, extensive coral reefs, white sand beaches and rich Malay history. The Turtle Islands are located here, which together with three islands in Malaysia, are the only living area of Green Sea Turtles in Asia and the world."
Explore places to see in Tawi-tawi, from Bongao Airport and Simunul (where you can find the first mosque in the Philippines Sheik Karimul Makhdum, thus it's also called the birthplace of Islam in the country), with mosques and Christian churches and Chinese temples co-habit in cosmopolitan harmony, in contrast with the false notion that it's still a "no man's land" with nearby Basilan still having problems with security and safety for tourists.
From Tawi-tawi, you can also hop on a Tawi-tawi ferry bound to Sandakan, Sabah Malaysia that can from your backpacking southeast Asia itinerary.
Hopefully, Cebu Pacific will also commence flights to Batanes, if ZestAir won't do it, to provide competition and better fares to the Philippines' northernmost province.
Official press release of Cebu Pacific says "Fly for as low as P488 from Zamboanga to Tawi-Tawi, this is 25% less than the lowest year-round fare for this route. Tawi-Tawi is Cebu Pacific's (CEB) 50th destination and 77th route. This will be a daily service starting October 14, utilizing an Airbus A319 aircraft.
Tawi-Tawi is known for its abundant seafood, extensive coral reefs, white sand beaches and rich Malay history. The Turtle Islands are located here, which together with three islands in Malaysia, are the only living area of Green Sea Turtles in Asia and the world."
Explore places to see in Tawi-tawi, from Bongao Airport and Simunul (where you can find the first mosque in the Philippines Sheik Karimul Makhdum, thus it's also called the birthplace of Islam in the country), with mosques and Christian churches and Chinese temples co-habit in cosmopolitan harmony, in contrast with the false notion that it's still a "no man's land" with nearby Basilan still having problems with security and safety for tourists.
From Tawi-tawi, you can also hop on a Tawi-tawi ferry bound to Sandakan, Sabah Malaysia that can from your backpacking southeast Asia itinerary.
Hopefully, Cebu Pacific will also commence flights to Batanes, if ZestAir won't do it, to provide competition and better fares to the Philippines' northernmost province.
Labels: Cebu Pacific, Tawi-tawi
posted by GingGoy @ 8:26 PM,
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Sulpicio Lines (Philippine Span Asia Carrier) and MV Princess of the Stars
Time flies when you're having fun but did you know that the 3rd year anniversary of the sinking of the MV Princess of the Stars falls on this day? What happened during the span of 3 years?
well, a couple of hundred people died on the tragedy, only a few survivors, not even the captain of the ill-fated ship.
case of reckless imprudence resulting to homicide filed against Sulpicio Lines by relatives of the victims still pending and unresolved (note, even cases of MV Doña Paz, about 20 years ago pending still at the Supreme Court)
Sulpicio Lines, last year, changed it's corporate name to Philippine Span Asia Corporation
Philippine Span Asia Carrier now reportedly handles freight and cargo only, no information yet on passenger ships, trip schedules, ferry fares, telephone contact numbers, even the official website.
so much for Suspicious Lines :(
well, a couple of hundred people died on the tragedy, only a few survivors, not even the captain of the ill-fated ship.
case of reckless imprudence resulting to homicide filed against Sulpicio Lines by relatives of the victims still pending and unresolved (note, even cases of MV Doña Paz, about 20 years ago pending still at the Supreme Court)
Sulpicio Lines, last year, changed it's corporate name to Philippine Span Asia Corporation
Philippine Span Asia Carrier now reportedly handles freight and cargo only, no information yet on passenger ships, trip schedules, ferry fares, telephone contact numbers, even the official website.
so much for Suspicious Lines :(
Labels: Floobydust
posted by GingGoy @ 7:59 PM,
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Jose Rizal@150 Heritage Trail Project (Lakbay Jose Rizal by DOT and NHCP)
19 June 2011
A project of the Department of Tourism and the national Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP, formerly the National Historical Institute (NHI)) in celebration of the 150th birth anniversary of the country's national hero, Rizal @ 150 Heritage Trail Project (Lakbay Jose Rizal) requires "amazing race" participants to secure Lakbay Rizal passport, visit all 27 places Jose Rizal visited and have "visas" stamped on the Rizal@150 passport. The first 100 people to complete the list of 27 sites shall receive a token from the Department of Tourism (DOT).
Herewith is the list of places Jose Rizal visited required you too visit to complete the Lakbay Rizal heritage trail. Note that Tutubi has been to all Rizal Shrines except 4 on the list. If only there's crediting of previous visits to the various Jose Rizal Shrines, Tutubi would have almost completed the list by now :(
Please read the individual blog posts provided to see information about the Rizal site's historical significance, how to get there, and other information e.g. entrance fees and museum hours. (Note all of these sites are present on OpenStreetMap, where you can browse the map to get an idea on how to get there (or download it to your PC then install to your Garmin GPS Navigators)
Destinations and Stamp Sites
National Capital Region
1. Prison Cell and Rizal Shrine, Fort Santiago, Manila
on the floor of Rizal Shrine narrates the last day of the hero, Tutubi's freedom loving French friends "fell in love" with Rizal when he took them there after a brief tour of Luneta and the National Museum
GPS Coordinates: N14 35 40.3 E120 58 11.0
How to Get to Fort Santiago
2. Chapel Cell of Rizal, Fort Santiago, Manila
just outside Rizal Shrine but without a roof
How to Get to Fort Santiago
3. Site of the Ateneo Municipal de Manila, Anda cor. Sta. Lucia St., Intramuros, Manila
Intramuros which included the previous location of Ateneo Municipal de Manila (now the Clamshell building) where Rizal started formal schooling
GPS Coordinates: N14 35 22.0 E120 58 23.7
WARNING: If you have an SLR/DSLR, be prepared to be harassed by the "Guardia Civil" of the Intramuros Administration (IA) who still have the medieval thinking that SLR cameras are for professional photographers only thus require you apply for a "permit to shoot" for a fee. A tourist spot promoted by the DOT and yet you can't take a souvenir picture with an SLR to share with friends for the world to "like." The rule is applied inconsitently where Tutubi was harrased by security guards for taking pictures of Manila Catheral and yet left a foreign tourist alone taking photos of the same Intramuros landmark. Such is the shame here, Jose Rizal would have cried out loud for such archaic and discriminatory practice against the indios of today.
The NHCP, however, through the forward mindset of Prof. Ambeth Ocampo, now allow photography at their shrines, thus the various pictures of Rizal Shrines on this post.
4. Site of the University of Santo Tomas, Banco Filipino Building., A. Soriano cor. Solana Sts., Intramuros, Manila
Everybody knows Rizal didn't get straight "sobresaliente" grades here in Medical school, one subject even had a passing grade
GPS Coordinates: N14 35 36.4 E120 58 27.1
5. Site of Trial of Rizal, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila
The current site of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila was where Jose Rizal was first tried in a court martial.
GPS Coordinates: N14 35 11.7 E120 58 39.1
6. Rizal Park, Roxas Blvd, Burgos, Kalaw and Taft Avenues, Manila
7. Rizal Monument, Roxas Blvd, Manila
Do you still need a picture of this one? :P
Coordinates: N14 34 54.6 E120 58 37.5
8. Rizal Execution Site (Light and Sound Museum), Roxas Blvd, Manila
the actual site of Rizal's execution is inside the present Light and Sound Museum at the Luneta Park
GPS Coordinates: N14 34 58.2 E120 58 35.4
9. Rizal Fountain, Roxas Blvd, Manila
this is the Wilhemsfeld Fountain transferred from Germany to Luneta, where Rizal drank water while he stayed there
GPS Coordinates: N14 34 50.7 E120 58 39.5
10. Paco Park, San Marcelino and Gen. Luna Sts., Paco, Manila
the cemetery where Rizal was buried in an unmarked grave. click the link above to get directions on how to get there
Coordinates: N14 34 54.0 E120 59 19.5
Region III – Central Luzon
11. San Fernando Train Station, Brgy. Sto. Niño, San Fernando, Pampanga
In a few weeks, expect a picture of this historic train station that played a vital part during the Bataan Death March of WW II
Coordinates: N15 01 36.6 E120 41 12.4
12. Kamestisuhan District (Women of Malolos Marker/ Bautista House), Sto. Niño St., Malolos, Bulacan
Tutubi may have to re-visit a lot he acquired in Malolos (Woodlands of Grand Royale) and probably Barasoain Church to justify visiting this one. Read more about Kamestisuhan by Traveler on Foot
Region IV – Calabarzon
13. Rizal Shrine, J.P. Rizal St., Calamba City, Laguna
Tutubi's been here twice but he has no picture good enough for posting here. This How to Get to Rizal Shrine Calamba can be of help though.
Coordinates: N14 12 49.1 E121 09 59.9
14. Calamba Church (San Juan Bautista Church), J.P. Rizal St., Calamba City, Laguna
The church in Calamba (St. John the Baptist Parish) where the young Jose Rizal was baptized a Catholic
Coordinates: N14 12 49.7 E121 10 01.7
15. National Shrine of our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo Church), Oliveros St., Antipolo City
Just in time, Tutubi is scheduled to buy a new car, and may have to have it blessed here like his dear Sakura :P
Waypoints/GPS Coordinates: N14 35 15.6 E121 10 35.2
Region V – Bicol Region
16. Rizal Monument, Magallanes and Justo Lukban Streets, Daet, Camarines Norte
Visited twice already by Tutubi, this is the first Jose Rizal monument, erected in 1898. A third visit coming in a month or two
Region VI – Western Visayas
17. Molo Church (St. Anne’s Parish) and Escolta, Jocson and San Marcos Sts., Molo District, Iloilo City
Tutubi's been to Iloilo where he stayed at Sarabia Manor Hotel during the early fight of Pacquio at the Fort. Was only able to visit Jaro Cathedral, went to Roxas City (Capiz) then flew to Cebu the following day.
Coordinates: N10 41 51.0 E122 32 40.9
Region VII – Central Visayas
18. Dumaguete City
Been here in 2003 (or 2004) in very limited time but only explored nearby Siquijor Island. Wonder where to have the Rizal passport stamped in this city
19. Fort San Pedro, Pier Area, Cebu City
visited by Tutubi in 2003 but no "bloggable" pictures still even if he's been to Cebu countless times already.
Coordinates: N10 17 33.0 E123 54 20.2
Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula
20. Rizal Shrine and Waterworks of Rizal, Barangay Talisay, Dapitan City
photo of Rizal's house in Dapitan (yeah, NHI chairman Ambeth Ocampo should be informed that those NHI markers obstruct the view). The woman in white, not a nun but a member of a Rizalist sect worshiping Rizal as a God doing, does volunteer work in maintaining the shrine.
A pool of water that comprise Jose Rizal's aqueduct that supplied potable water to Dapitan, a feat of water works engineering well ahead of his time according to modern day enngineers
21. Dapitan Plaza, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
a drive-by picture of Dapitan Plaza, thus slightly blurred. note the Rizal Monument on the background
22. Site of the Casa Real, Barangay Talisay, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
The historical marker reads: "This is the site of the Casa Real, official residence and administration building of the politico-military governor of the district. Here, Jose Rizal lived as an exile from July 17, 1892 to March 1893 when he was transferred to Talisay, now the Rizal Dapitan Shrine."
23. Dapitan Church, City Hall Drive, Barangay Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
Dapitan Church with a partial view of Jose Rizal's map of Mindanao
Dapitan Church
24. Relief Map of Mindanao, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
Relief Map of Mindanao was built by Rizal just in front of Dapitan Church. (Tutubi tried to take an aerial picture of this map but the stairs to the Dapitan Church belfry were closed)
25. Santa Cruz Beach, Punto del Disembarko de Rizal en Dapitan, Sunset Boulevard, Dapitan City
the fiery sunset on Sta. cruz Beach on Sunset Boulevard, Dapitan City. A dilapidated marker (at the time of Tutubi's visit) is just along the road
26. Dipolog Cathedral, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
Dipolog Cathedral visited by Rizal during his exile in Dapitan. Church altar said to be designed by Jose Rizal. The building facade recently had a facelift that Jose Rizal himself would not recognize as it's very much different from the original
Coordinates: N8 35 9 E123 20 44
27. Rizal Farm, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
Of all the 27 sites, this may be the hardest one to reach. Katipunan town is south of Dapitan and Dipolog, the twin cities of Zamboanga del Norte. No information yet on the interwebs on how to get there or how it actually looks like
Lastly, did you know that Tutubi was able to visit two sites related to Jose Rizal in Hong Kong, the first one's the site of clinic (on D'Aguilar Street) and the second one's his home where he stayed on Rednaxela Terrace (the long escalator).
Probably next year, he'll also explore the places Jose Rizal visited in Singapore.
Herewith is the list of places Jose Rizal visited required you too visit to complete the Lakbay Rizal heritage trail. Note that Tutubi has been to all Rizal Shrines except 4 on the list. If only there's crediting of previous visits to the various Jose Rizal Shrines, Tutubi would have almost completed the list by now :(
Please read the individual blog posts provided to see information about the Rizal site's historical significance, how to get there, and other information e.g. entrance fees and museum hours. (Note all of these sites are present on OpenStreetMap, where you can browse the map to get an idea on how to get there (or download it to your PC then install to your Garmin GPS Navigators)
Destinations and Stamp Sites
National Capital Region
1. Prison Cell and Rizal Shrine, Fort Santiago, Manila
on the floor of Rizal Shrine narrates the last day of the hero, Tutubi's freedom loving French friends "fell in love" with Rizal when he took them there after a brief tour of Luneta and the National MuseumGPS Coordinates: N14 35 40.3 E120 58 11.0
How to Get to Fort Santiago
2. Chapel Cell of Rizal, Fort Santiago, Manila
just outside Rizal Shrine but without a roofHow to Get to Fort Santiago
3. Site of the Ateneo Municipal de Manila, Anda cor. Sta. Lucia St., Intramuros, Manila
Intramuros which included the previous location of Ateneo Municipal de Manila (now the Clamshell building) where Rizal started formal schooling
GPS Coordinates: N14 35 22.0 E120 58 23.7
WARNING: If you have an SLR/DSLR, be prepared to be harassed by the "Guardia Civil" of the Intramuros Administration (IA) who still have the medieval thinking that SLR cameras are for professional photographers only thus require you apply for a "permit to shoot" for a fee. A tourist spot promoted by the DOT and yet you can't take a souvenir picture with an SLR to share with friends for the world to "like." The rule is applied inconsitently where Tutubi was harrased by security guards for taking pictures of Manila Catheral and yet left a foreign tourist alone taking photos of the same Intramuros landmark. Such is the shame here, Jose Rizal would have cried out loud for such archaic and discriminatory practice against the indios of today.
The NHCP, however, through the forward mindset of Prof. Ambeth Ocampo, now allow photography at their shrines, thus the various pictures of Rizal Shrines on this post.
4. Site of the University of Santo Tomas, Banco Filipino Building., A. Soriano cor. Solana Sts., Intramuros, Manila
Everybody knows Rizal didn't get straight "sobresaliente" grades here in Medical school, one subject even had a passing grade
GPS Coordinates: N14 35 36.4 E120 58 27.1
5. Site of Trial of Rizal, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila
The current site of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila was where Jose Rizal was first tried in a court martial.
GPS Coordinates: N14 35 11.7 E120 58 39.1
6. Rizal Park, Roxas Blvd, Burgos, Kalaw and Taft Avenues, Manila
7. Rizal Monument, Roxas Blvd, Manila
Do you still need a picture of this one? :P
Coordinates: N14 34 54.6 E120 58 37.5
8. Rizal Execution Site (Light and Sound Museum), Roxas Blvd, Manila
the actual site of Rizal's execution is inside the present Light and Sound Museum at the Luneta ParkGPS Coordinates: N14 34 58.2 E120 58 35.4
9. Rizal Fountain, Roxas Blvd, Manila
this is the Wilhemsfeld Fountain transferred from Germany to Luneta, where Rizal drank water while he stayed there
GPS Coordinates: N14 34 50.7 E120 58 39.5
10. Paco Park, San Marcelino and Gen. Luna Sts., Paco, Manila
the cemetery where Rizal was buried in an unmarked grave. click the link above to get directions on how to get there
Coordinates: N14 34 54.0 E120 59 19.5
Region III – Central Luzon
11. San Fernando Train Station, Brgy. Sto. Niño, San Fernando, Pampanga
In a few weeks, expect a picture of this historic train station that played a vital part during the Bataan Death March of WW II
Coordinates: N15 01 36.6 E120 41 12.4
12. Kamestisuhan District (Women of Malolos Marker/ Bautista House), Sto. Niño St., Malolos, Bulacan
Tutubi may have to re-visit a lot he acquired in Malolos (Woodlands of Grand Royale) and probably Barasoain Church to justify visiting this one. Read more about Kamestisuhan by Traveler on Foot
Region IV – Calabarzon
13. Rizal Shrine, J.P. Rizal St., Calamba City, Laguna
Tutubi's been here twice but he has no picture good enough for posting here. This How to Get to Rizal Shrine Calamba can be of help though.
Coordinates: N14 12 49.1 E121 09 59.9
14. Calamba Church (San Juan Bautista Church), J.P. Rizal St., Calamba City, Laguna
The church in Calamba (St. John the Baptist Parish) where the young Jose Rizal was baptized a Catholic
Coordinates: N14 12 49.7 E121 10 01.7
15. National Shrine of our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Antipolo Church), Oliveros St., Antipolo City
Just in time, Tutubi is scheduled to buy a new car, and may have to have it blessed here like his dear Sakura :PWaypoints/GPS Coordinates: N14 35 15.6 E121 10 35.2
Region V – Bicol Region
16. Rizal Monument, Magallanes and Justo Lukban Streets, Daet, Camarines Norte
Visited twice already by Tutubi, this is the first Jose Rizal monument, erected in 1898. A third visit coming in a month or twoRegion VI – Western Visayas
17. Molo Church (St. Anne’s Parish) and Escolta, Jocson and San Marcos Sts., Molo District, Iloilo City
Tutubi's been to Iloilo where he stayed at Sarabia Manor Hotel during the early fight of Pacquio at the Fort. Was only able to visit Jaro Cathedral, went to Roxas City (Capiz) then flew to Cebu the following day.
Coordinates: N10 41 51.0 E122 32 40.9
Region VII – Central Visayas
18. Dumaguete City
Been here in 2003 (or 2004) in very limited time but only explored nearby Siquijor Island. Wonder where to have the Rizal passport stamped in this city
19. Fort San Pedro, Pier Area, Cebu City
visited by Tutubi in 2003 but no "bloggable" pictures still even if he's been to Cebu countless times already.
Coordinates: N10 17 33.0 E123 54 20.2
Region IX – Zamboanga Peninsula
20. Rizal Shrine and Waterworks of Rizal, Barangay Talisay, Dapitan City
photo of Rizal's house in Dapitan (yeah, NHI chairman Ambeth Ocampo should be informed that those NHI markers obstruct the view). The woman in white, not a nun but a member of a Rizalist sect worshiping Rizal as a God doing, does volunteer work in maintaining the shrine.
A pool of water that comprise Jose Rizal's aqueduct that supplied potable water to Dapitan, a feat of water works engineering well ahead of his time according to modern day enngineers21. Dapitan Plaza, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
a drive-by picture of Dapitan Plaza, thus slightly blurred. note the Rizal Monument on the background22. Site of the Casa Real, Barangay Talisay, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
The historical marker reads: "This is the site of the Casa Real, official residence and administration building of the politico-military governor of the district. Here, Jose Rizal lived as an exile from July 17, 1892 to March 1893 when he was transferred to Talisay, now the Rizal Dapitan Shrine."23. Dapitan Church, City Hall Drive, Barangay Sta. Cruz, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
Dapitan Church with a partial view of Jose Rizal's map of MindanaoDapitan Church
24. Relief Map of Mindanao, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte
Relief Map of Mindanao was built by Rizal just in front of Dapitan Church. (Tutubi tried to take an aerial picture of this map but the stairs to the Dapitan Church belfry were closed)
25. Santa Cruz Beach, Punto del Disembarko de Rizal en Dapitan, Sunset Boulevard, Dapitan City
the fiery sunset on Sta. cruz Beach on Sunset Boulevard, Dapitan City. A dilapidated marker (at the time of Tutubi's visit) is just along the road26. Dipolog Cathedral, Dipolog, Zamboanga del Norte
Dipolog Cathedral visited by Rizal during his exile in Dapitan. Church altar said to be designed by Jose Rizal. The building facade recently had a facelift that Jose Rizal himself would not recognize as it's very much different from the originalCoordinates: N8 35 9 E123 20 44
27. Rizal Farm, Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte
Of all the 27 sites, this may be the hardest one to reach. Katipunan town is south of Dapitan and Dipolog, the twin cities of Zamboanga del Norte. No information yet on the interwebs on how to get there or how it actually looks like
Lastly, did you know that Tutubi was able to visit two sites related to Jose Rizal in Hong Kong, the first one's the site of clinic (on D'Aguilar Street) and the second one's his home where he stayed on Rednaxela Terrace (the long escalator).
Probably next year, he'll also explore the places Jose Rizal visited in Singapore.
Labels: Bulacan, Camarines Norte, Cebu, Cebu City, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Iloilo City, Jose Rizal, Laguna, Manila, Negros Oriental, Pampanga, Zamboanga del Norte
posted by GingGoy @ 11:30 PM,
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DLTB Bus Line to Batangas, Lucena and Sta. Cruz, Laguna
17 June 2011
For a few months now, an old familiar bus line plies the routes of Manila to Batangas City, Manila to Lucena, Quezon and Manila to Sta. Cruz, laguna with the same color as the once ubiquitous BLTB Bus (which stands for Batangas Laguna Tayabas Bus Co).
BLTB has since stopped operations and now DLTB is now on the roads with the same look and hoping to regain the bus route of the old BLTB Bus Line.
In Pasay City on Taft Avenue just beside the south-bound LRT station of Sen. Gil Puyat (Buendia), you can see the new DLTB bus terminal.
In Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Tutubi also saw the DLTB bus station on the former bus terminal of Kapalaran Bus Line (KBL once ruled the Manila to Sta. Cruz route against the former red buses of BLTB) near the Pagsawitan junction and Asian Travelers Hotel in Sta. Cruz.
The Cubao to Sta. Cruz and Pasay - Sta. Cruz routes used to be dominated and monopolized by HM Transport and Green Star Express respectively, both under the wings of JAM Transit (with terminal in Barangay Pagsawitan, Pagsanjan)
DLTB Bus fare (cheaper than HM Transport and Green Star)
LRT to Sta. Cruz, Laguna: PhP132.00
Buendia to Calamba: PhP74.00
Buendia to Paete: PhP143.00
DLTBco Trip Schedules:
Buendia to Sta. Cruz: first trip at 4am. last trip at 10pm
update: DLTB bus serves the Buendia to Sta. Maria, Laguna twice daily at 4pm and 6pm trip schedules to pass by Calamba, Los Banos, Bay, Calauan, Victoria, Pila, Sta. Cruz, Pagsanjan, and the highways of Lumban, Kalayaan, Paete, Pakil, Pangil, Siniloan, Famy, Mabitac, Sta. Maria. Same bus routes leave Sta. Maria town at 4am and 6am daily going to Taft/LRT/Buendia
DLTB Co doesn't have yet an official website but has a facebook page. please call or email them directly for the latest fares, trip schedules, freight/waybill charges and charter bus rates.
Related Posts:
Bus Stations in Pasay Taft corner Buendia
Bus Stations in Pasay Taft EDSA Rotonda
Araneta Bus Terminal
Green Star Express
BLTB has since stopped operations and now DLTB is now on the roads with the same look and hoping to regain the bus route of the old BLTB Bus Line.
In Pasay City on Taft Avenue just beside the south-bound LRT station of Sen. Gil Puyat (Buendia), you can see the new DLTB bus terminal.
In Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Tutubi also saw the DLTB bus station on the former bus terminal of Kapalaran Bus Line (KBL once ruled the Manila to Sta. Cruz route against the former red buses of BLTB) near the Pagsawitan junction and Asian Travelers Hotel in Sta. Cruz.
The Cubao to Sta. Cruz and Pasay - Sta. Cruz routes used to be dominated and monopolized by HM Transport and Green Star Express respectively, both under the wings of JAM Transit (with terminal in Barangay Pagsawitan, Pagsanjan)
DLTB Bus fare (cheaper than HM Transport and Green Star)
LRT to Sta. Cruz, Laguna: PhP132.00
Buendia to Calamba: PhP74.00
Buendia to Paete: PhP143.00
DLTBco Trip Schedules:
Buendia to Sta. Cruz: first trip at 4am. last trip at 10pm
update: DLTB bus serves the Buendia to Sta. Maria, Laguna twice daily at 4pm and 6pm trip schedules to pass by Calamba, Los Banos, Bay, Calauan, Victoria, Pila, Sta. Cruz, Pagsanjan, and the highways of Lumban, Kalayaan, Paete, Pakil, Pangil, Siniloan, Famy, Mabitac, Sta. Maria. Same bus routes leave Sta. Maria town at 4am and 6am daily going to Taft/LRT/Buendia
DLTB Co doesn't have yet an official website but has a facebook page. please call or email them directly for the latest fares, trip schedules, freight/waybill charges and charter bus rates.
Related Posts:
Bus Stations in Pasay Taft corner Buendia
Bus Stations in Pasay Taft EDSA Rotonda
Araneta Bus Terminal
Green Star Express
Labels: Buses, Public Transportation
posted by GingGoy @ 8:33 PM,
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How to Get to Boracay: Flights, Ferry, Roro Bus, Tricycle Fare/Fee
13 June 2011
(UPDATED April 2013)
Yes, Boracay, the "Best Beach in the World" for party people of the "pilipins." Too many options to get to the famous white beach yet not much updated information on the best, fastest or cheapest or alternative ways to answer the question "how much does it take to get to Boracay?"
Long stored on his drafts posts, this is Tutubi's attempt at documenting verified options and routes to choose from on "how to get to Boracay" if you're from Batanes, to the east from Samar, Leyte and down south from CDO, Butuan, Zamboanga or Davao.
Boracay's iconic Grotto or Willy's rock: the famous landmark at Station 1
Boracay Budget Travel Guide
How to get to Boracay: The Basics for Newbies/Beginners and Dummies
The easiest and fastest way to get to Boracay is to book a flight to Caticlan Airport though it can only handle small propeller planes due to the short runway. The alternative airport is Kalibo Airport which can handle jumbo jets and international flights but is at least 1.5 hours away. (see below for the applicable fares and fees table)
From Caticlan Airport, you need to ride a tricycle to get to Caticlan jetty port then a banca/fastcraft to Cagban Jetty Port (about 15 minutes travel time) on Boracay Island then another tricycle to your beach resort or accommodations.
From Kalibo Airport, you need to ride a shuttle van (fare: PhP200.00, travel time about 1.5 hours) or bus (Ceres Liner, GM Bus, Southwest Tours, Star Express and 7107 Island Tours) to take you to Caticlan Jetty Port, ride a banca (motorized outrigger boat for about 15 minutes) or fastcraft then a tricycle to your resort or accommodations. (see below for the applicable fares and fees table)
The easiest way to get to Boracay, not the backpacking, budget-conscious way, is to book a boracay package to have all the work cut out for you. Not for adventurous souls though.
How to get to Boracay by Air:
Flights to Boracay via Caticlan Airport (now Godofredo P. Ramos National Airport)
Cebu Pacific ATR 72-500 turboprop plane at Caticlan Airport
Manila to Caticlan Flights (direct flights to Boracay)
Cebu Pacific:
SEAIR
PAL Express (book via PAL website)
Interisland Airlines: special flights only, chartered planes service available
Cebu to Caticlan Flights:
SEAIR
Cebu Pacific Air
PAL Express
Clark Airport to Caticlan Flights:
Cebu Pacific Air
SEAIR
AirAsia Philippines
How to get to Boracay from Kalibo Airport
Flights to Kalibo are cheaper than direct flights to Caticlan Airport
First you book a flight to Kalibo Airport then take a bus or van (right outside Kalibo Airport). Additional 1.5 hours travel time plus PhP200.00 bus fare but significant savings in airfare via Kalibo.
Manila to Kalibo flights are served by the following airlines
Philippine Airlines
Cebu Pacific
ZestAir (Zest Airways)
Davao to Kalibo Flights
Cebu Pacific
Note: Kalibo Airport to Caticlan Bus Fare: PhP200.00 (Travel time around 1.5 hours)
International Flights to Kalibo Airport (direct foreign flights to Caticlan Airport)
ZestAir flies from Kalibo to Incheon, South Korea
ZestAir flies from Kalibo to Pusan, South Korea
ZestAir flies from Kalibo to Shanghai, China
ZestAir flies from Kalibo to Taipei, Taiwan
Chartered flights to Boracay:
If you're quite a big group and from a city with no direct flights to Caticlan or Kalibo, you can inquire about chartered flights to Boracay from Interisland Airlines. It may not be cheaper but guaranteed faster
with no stop-over in Cebu or Manila.
Ferry to Boracay from Manila:
Romblon Shipping Lines (operated by the owners of the defunct MBRS Shipping Lines) operates a ferry boat to Boracay from Pier 8 of Manila North Harbor. Regular ferry fare from Manila to Caticlan is PhP1050.00 (economy). Call these telephone numbers: +63.2.243.5886; +63.2.244.4497; +63.2.244.0619
Ferry to Caticlan from Roxas, Oriental Mindoro:
Ferry Companies serving the Roxas, Oriental Mindoro to Caticlan ferry route
Montenegro Shipping Lines, Inc.
Ferry fare is PhP460.00 (economy)
Contact Number:
Batangas: +63.43.723.8294
Caticlan: +63.36.288.7373
Starlite Ferries serves Roxas
Ferry fare: PhP400.00
Roxas: +63.921.463.8989
Caticlan: +63.36.288.7495
Ferry to Boracay from Batangas Pier
2Go Travel Ferry's St. Ignatius of Loyola sails six times a week from Tuesday to Sunday at 9pm from Port of Batangas and arrives at Caticlan Jetty Port the following day at 6am. 2Go Travel is now the operator of Negros Navigation, SuperFerry, SuperCat and Cebu Ferries. They also serve the Caticlan-Odiongan, Romblon route. Batangas to Caticlan ferry fare is PhP875.59. You may call 2Go Travel hotline at +63.2.528.7000
Ferry from Manila to Kalibo:
Tutubi boarded an overnight ferry to Kalibo with a college friend to take part in the Ati-atihan Festival in 2004. No updated information though on ferries plying this route.
SuperFerry and Negros Navigation don't list Kalibo on their destinations list, the closest port is Iloilo.
Cebu Ferries don't have trips even to Iloilo pier.
Manila to Boracay via RO-RO (Roll-on Roll-off):
the cheapest way to to go Boracay Island (if you have lots of time to spare)
It's 2 hour bus ride to Batangas port plus 3 hours RORO to Calapan, Mindoro plus another 3 hour land travel to the port of Roxas, Mindoro then a 5 hour RORO to Caticlan port.
RORO buses to Boracay (contact numbers and trip schedules verified):
Philtranco bus to Boracay near Caticlan Jetty Port
Philtranco +63.2.851.8077, +63.2.851.8079 (Cubao to Caticlan)
Bachelor Express +63.2.731.7287 RORO bus fare: PhP945.00 one way
Dimple Star Transit +63.2.862.3075 (Ali Mall, Cubao and Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Mindoro)
Fare: PhP1030.00 (Cubao to Caticlan, one-way, air-con bus)
Roro bus schedule: daily trips to Caticlan via Batangas Pier and Mindoro
Rodastco Vans to Roxas City (Capiz) (contact number +63.2.732.6891);
They only ply the route Manila to Roxas with daily trips to Roxas at 8pm (fare: PhP700.00) from their terminal on southbound Espana corner Antipolo (near the PNR Espana station) in Sampaloc, Manila. From Roxas City, you need to ride another van to Caticlan.
How to Get to Boracay from Iloilo
Buses From Iloilo to Caticlan are serviced by GM Liner and Ceres Liner.
How to Get to Boracay from Bacolod:
Take the Bacolod to Iloilo ferry (Oceanjet, Weesam Express et al) then ride the bus to Caticlan from Iloilo.
How to Get to Boracay from Davao City:
You can fly from Davao to Iloilo via Cebu Pacific then take the bus to Caticlan
Boracay From Cagayan de Oro (CDO):
1. Book a flight from CDO to Manila/Cebu then Manila/Cebu to Boracay (either Kalibo or Caticlan
2. Board a Ferry from CDO to Iloilo then take a bus to Caticlan
How to Get to Boracay From Tacloban:
Book a flight to Cebu to Tacloban then a connecting flight to Caticlan or Kalibo.
Fees and Fares for Boracay budget purposes and accounting:
Going to Boracay fees and fares:
Cheap flights to Boracay are available during promo period/sale of airline tickets
Manila Airport Terminal Fee (NAIA): PhP200.00 (now included in plane ticket)
Mactan-Cebu International Airport Terminal Fee: PhP200.00 (now included in plane ticket)
Tricycle Fare from Caticlan airport to Tabon Port (Caticlan): PhP100.00/person
Environmental Fee: PhP75.00/person
Tabon Jetty Port Terminal Fee (Caticlan Port): PhP50.00
Ferry/Fast Craft fare from Tabon to Boracay Port: PhP30.00/head
Boat fare from Tabon to Boracay Port: PhP15.00/head
Fast craft ferries are faster than outrigger boats but wait for passengers unlike native bancas. Trip to cross to Boracay Island is about 20 to 15 minutes only
Bus Fare from Iloilo to Boracay: PhP325.00
Travel time: around 6 hours
Getting Around Boracay Fees and Fares:
Tricycles: PhP10.00 minimum fare
Boracay Island Tour with Tricycle: PhP200.00/hour (negotiable)
Diniwid Beach to D'Talipapa fare: PhP100.00 (if trike is on queue)
D'Talipapa to Bulabog Beach Tricycle Fare: PhP20.00/head
ATV rental rates: PhP3500.00/hour (varies, ATV rental shops near Fairways and Bluewater in Barangay Yapak)
Island-hopping rates: prices vary, negotiable
Getting Out of Boracay Fares and Fees:
Tricycle Fare from White Beach to Boracay Port (Ferry terminal): PhP100.00
Tambisaan Jetty Port Terminal Fee: PhP50.00/head
Ferry ride to Caticlan Port (Tabon Port): PhP30.00
Cheaper boat ride (banca ride, outrigger boat): PhP15.00
Tricycle ride to Caticlan Airport: PhP100.00
Caticlan Airport Terminal Fee: PhP200.00
Boracay Tricycle minimum fare: PhP10.00
Fares and fees varies, sometimes you can haggle with tricycle drivers for cheap rates.
Important Telephone Numbers (for inquiries or in case of emergency)
Cagban Jetty Port: +63.36.288.7419
Boracay Police Station: +63.36.288.3066
Boracay Hospital: +63.36.288.3041
Boracay Coast Guard Station: +63.36.288.3486; +63.36.288.6150
UPDATED: April 2013
Related Posts on Boracay:
Things to do on Boracay Island
Cheap Boracay Package Tour
Boracay Kitesurfing,
Boracay Courtyard Review
how to commute to boracay on a shoestring budget
Yes, Boracay, the "Best Beach in the World" for party people of the "pilipins." Too many options to get to the famous white beach yet not much updated information on the best, fastest or cheapest or alternative ways to answer the question "how much does it take to get to Boracay?"
Long stored on his drafts posts, this is Tutubi's attempt at documenting verified options and routes to choose from on "how to get to Boracay" if you're from Batanes, to the east from Samar, Leyte and down south from CDO, Butuan, Zamboanga or Davao.
Boracay's iconic Grotto or Willy's rock: the famous landmark at Station 1Boracay Budget Travel Guide
How to get to Boracay: The Basics for Newbies/Beginners and Dummies
The easiest and fastest way to get to Boracay is to book a flight to Caticlan Airport though it can only handle small propeller planes due to the short runway. The alternative airport is Kalibo Airport which can handle jumbo jets and international flights but is at least 1.5 hours away. (see below for the applicable fares and fees table)
From Caticlan Airport, you need to ride a tricycle to get to Caticlan jetty port then a banca/fastcraft to Cagban Jetty Port (about 15 minutes travel time) on Boracay Island then another tricycle to your beach resort or accommodations.
From Kalibo Airport, you need to ride a shuttle van (fare: PhP200.00, travel time about 1.5 hours) or bus (Ceres Liner, GM Bus, Southwest Tours, Star Express and 7107 Island Tours) to take you to Caticlan Jetty Port, ride a banca (motorized outrigger boat for about 15 minutes) or fastcraft then a tricycle to your resort or accommodations. (see below for the applicable fares and fees table)
The easiest way to get to Boracay, not the backpacking, budget-conscious way, is to book a boracay package to have all the work cut out for you. Not for adventurous souls though.
How to get to Boracay by Air:
Flights to Boracay via Caticlan Airport (now Godofredo P. Ramos National Airport)
Cebu Pacific ATR 72-500 turboprop plane at Caticlan AirportManila to Caticlan Flights (direct flights to Boracay)
Cebu Pacific:
SEAIR
PAL Express (book via PAL website)
Interisland Airlines: special flights only, chartered planes service available
Cebu to Caticlan Flights:
SEAIR
Cebu Pacific Air
PAL Express
Clark Airport to Caticlan Flights:
Cebu Pacific Air
SEAIR
AirAsia Philippines
How to get to Boracay from Kalibo Airport
Flights to Kalibo are cheaper than direct flights to Caticlan Airport
First you book a flight to Kalibo Airport then take a bus or van (right outside Kalibo Airport). Additional 1.5 hours travel time plus PhP200.00 bus fare but significant savings in airfare via Kalibo.
Manila to Kalibo flights are served by the following airlines
Philippine Airlines
Cebu Pacific
ZestAir (Zest Airways)
Davao to Kalibo Flights
Cebu Pacific
Note: Kalibo Airport to Caticlan Bus Fare: PhP200.00 (Travel time around 1.5 hours)
International Flights to Kalibo Airport (direct foreign flights to Caticlan Airport)
ZestAir flies from Kalibo to Incheon, South Korea
ZestAir flies from Kalibo to Pusan, South Korea
ZestAir flies from Kalibo to Shanghai, China
ZestAir flies from Kalibo to Taipei, Taiwan
Chartered flights to Boracay:
If you're quite a big group and from a city with no direct flights to Caticlan or Kalibo, you can inquire about chartered flights to Boracay from Interisland Airlines. It may not be cheaper but guaranteed faster
with no stop-over in Cebu or Manila.
Ferry to Boracay from Manila:
Romblon Shipping Lines (operated by the owners of the defunct MBRS Shipping Lines) operates a ferry boat to Boracay from Pier 8 of Manila North Harbor. Regular ferry fare from Manila to Caticlan is PhP1050.00 (economy). Call these telephone numbers: +63.2.243.5886; +63.2.244.4497; +63.2.244.0619
Ferry to Caticlan from Roxas, Oriental Mindoro:
Ferry Companies serving the Roxas, Oriental Mindoro to Caticlan ferry route
Montenegro Shipping Lines, Inc.
Ferry fare is PhP460.00 (economy)
Contact Number:
Batangas: +63.43.723.8294
Caticlan: +63.36.288.7373
Starlite Ferries serves Roxas
Ferry fare: PhP400.00
Roxas: +63.921.463.8989
Caticlan: +63.36.288.7495
Ferry to Boracay from Batangas Pier
2Go Travel Ferry's St. Ignatius of Loyola sails six times a week from Tuesday to Sunday at 9pm from Port of Batangas and arrives at Caticlan Jetty Port the following day at 6am. 2Go Travel is now the operator of Negros Navigation, SuperFerry, SuperCat and Cebu Ferries. They also serve the Caticlan-Odiongan, Romblon route. Batangas to Caticlan ferry fare is PhP875.59. You may call 2Go Travel hotline at +63.2.528.7000
Ferry from Manila to Kalibo:
Tutubi boarded an overnight ferry to Kalibo with a college friend to take part in the Ati-atihan Festival in 2004. No updated information though on ferries plying this route.
SuperFerry and Negros Navigation don't list Kalibo on their destinations list, the closest port is Iloilo.
Cebu Ferries don't have trips even to Iloilo pier.
Manila to Boracay via RO-RO (Roll-on Roll-off):
the cheapest way to to go Boracay Island (if you have lots of time to spare)
It's 2 hour bus ride to Batangas port plus 3 hours RORO to Calapan, Mindoro plus another 3 hour land travel to the port of Roxas, Mindoro then a 5 hour RORO to Caticlan port.
RORO buses to Boracay (contact numbers and trip schedules verified):
Philtranco bus to Boracay near Caticlan Jetty PortPhiltranco +63.2.851.8077, +63.2.851.8079 (Cubao to Caticlan)
Bachelor Express +63.2.731.7287 RORO bus fare: PhP945.00 one way
Dimple Star Transit +63.2.862.3075 (Ali Mall, Cubao and Alabang, Muntinlupa City, Mindoro)
Fare: PhP1030.00 (Cubao to Caticlan, one-way, air-con bus)
Roro bus schedule: daily trips to Caticlan via Batangas Pier and Mindoro
Rodastco Vans to Roxas City (Capiz) (contact number +63.2.732.6891);
They only ply the route Manila to Roxas with daily trips to Roxas at 8pm (fare: PhP700.00) from their terminal on southbound Espana corner Antipolo (near the PNR Espana station) in Sampaloc, Manila. From Roxas City, you need to ride another van to Caticlan.
How to Get to Boracay from Iloilo
Buses From Iloilo to Caticlan are serviced by GM Liner and Ceres Liner.
How to Get to Boracay from Bacolod:
Take the Bacolod to Iloilo ferry (Oceanjet, Weesam Express et al) then ride the bus to Caticlan from Iloilo.
How to Get to Boracay from Davao City:
You can fly from Davao to Iloilo via Cebu Pacific then take the bus to Caticlan
Boracay From Cagayan de Oro (CDO):
1. Book a flight from CDO to Manila/Cebu then Manila/Cebu to Boracay (either Kalibo or Caticlan
2. Board a Ferry from CDO to Iloilo then take a bus to Caticlan
How to Get to Boracay From Tacloban:
Book a flight to Cebu to Tacloban then a connecting flight to Caticlan or Kalibo.
Fees and Fares for Boracay budget purposes and accounting:
Going to Boracay fees and fares:
Cheap flights to Boracay are available during promo period/sale of airline tickets
Manila Airport Terminal Fee (NAIA): PhP200.00 (now included in plane ticket)
Mactan-Cebu International Airport Terminal Fee: PhP200.00 (now included in plane ticket)
Tricycle Fare from Caticlan airport to Tabon Port (Caticlan): PhP100.00/person
Environmental Fee: PhP75.00/person
Tabon Jetty Port Terminal Fee (Caticlan Port): PhP50.00
Ferry/Fast Craft fare from Tabon to Boracay Port: PhP30.00/head
Boat fare from Tabon to Boracay Port: PhP15.00/head
Fast craft ferries are faster than outrigger boats but wait for passengers unlike native bancas. Trip to cross to Boracay Island is about 20 to 15 minutes only
Bus Fare from Iloilo to Boracay: PhP325.00
Travel time: around 6 hours
Getting Around Boracay Fees and Fares:
Tricycles: PhP10.00 minimum fare
Boracay Island Tour with Tricycle: PhP200.00/hour (negotiable)
Diniwid Beach to D'Talipapa fare: PhP100.00 (if trike is on queue)
D'Talipapa to Bulabog Beach Tricycle Fare: PhP20.00/head
ATV rental rates: PhP3500.00/hour (varies, ATV rental shops near Fairways and Bluewater in Barangay Yapak)
Island-hopping rates: prices vary, negotiable
Getting Out of Boracay Fares and Fees:
Tricycle Fare from White Beach to Boracay Port (Ferry terminal): PhP100.00
Tambisaan Jetty Port Terminal Fee: PhP50.00/head
Ferry ride to Caticlan Port (Tabon Port): PhP30.00
Cheaper boat ride (banca ride, outrigger boat): PhP15.00
Tricycle ride to Caticlan Airport: PhP100.00
Caticlan Airport Terminal Fee: PhP200.00
Boracay Tricycle minimum fare: PhP10.00
Fares and fees varies, sometimes you can haggle with tricycle drivers for cheap rates.
Important Telephone Numbers (for inquiries or in case of emergency)
Cagban Jetty Port: +63.36.288.7419
Boracay Police Station: +63.36.288.3066
Boracay Hospital: +63.36.288.3041
Boracay Coast Guard Station: +63.36.288.3486; +63.36.288.6150
UPDATED: April 2013
Related Posts on Boracay:
Things to do on Boracay Island
Cheap Boracay Package Tour
Boracay Kitesurfing,
Boracay Courtyard Review
how to commute to boracay on a shoestring budget
Labels: Aklan, Boracay, Travel Guides, Western Visayas
posted by GingGoy @ 8:08 PM,
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GMA 7's Amaya, Uripon, Binukot: Meaning and History
11 June 2011
Long before GMA 7 thought of writing and filming historical "epic-serye" Amaya currently showing on prime time TV, Tutubi has the name already reserved for his future daughter, if he's going to be blessed with one, due to it's meaning as well as a true Filipino name, unlike most babies nowadays given foreign-sounding names.
The Meaning of Amaya:
What does Amaya mean in English? For the Ifugao people the Cordilleras, Amaya means "love charm," in English though Amaya also means "night rain" in Japanese (Tutubi also loves Japan, he studied Nihongo (Japanese) in college and intends to do a backpacking Japan trip someday)
Binukot in History:
Tutubi first encountered the word binukot on TV some years ago through Kara David's work on i-Witness, also on GMA 7.
In the Philippines, the binukot (meaning well-kept maiden) is a practice of the tumandok (mountain people) of Capiz, Antique and Iloilo in the island of Panay, particularly of the Panay-Bukidnon community (Panayanon Sulud or Suludnon). Binukot system is also practiced in other tribes of South East Asia and Austronesia.
Binukot women live by themselves in a bukot (hence the word binukot) shielded from other people, always wearing a veil, skin untouched by direct sunlight and their feet can't touch the ground. Food are delivered to them, bathed and combed and treated like a princess. They're not allowed to play outside, not sent to school. They're only taught how to dance and recite hours-long epics (therefore also become keepers of tradition)
Why?
It's said that a binukot woman is the most beautiful in the family and command a high price in an auction when a binukot reaches her marrying age.
So what's fiction about Amaya's depiction of the Binukot? They're not really trained for combat and not made to wear revealing clothes like the voluptuous Marian Rivera does - it's just for the ratings game! :P
The Meaning of Amaya:
What does Amaya mean in English? For the Ifugao people the Cordilleras, Amaya means "love charm," in English though Amaya also means "night rain" in Japanese (Tutubi also loves Japan, he studied Nihongo (Japanese) in college and intends to do a backpacking Japan trip someday)
Binukot in History:
Tutubi first encountered the word binukot on TV some years ago through Kara David's work on i-Witness, also on GMA 7.
In the Philippines, the binukot (meaning well-kept maiden) is a practice of the tumandok (mountain people) of Capiz, Antique and Iloilo in the island of Panay, particularly of the Panay-Bukidnon community (Panayanon Sulud or Suludnon). Binukot system is also practiced in other tribes of South East Asia and Austronesia.
Binukot women live by themselves in a bukot (hence the word binukot) shielded from other people, always wearing a veil, skin untouched by direct sunlight and their feet can't touch the ground. Food are delivered to them, bathed and combed and treated like a princess. They're not allowed to play outside, not sent to school. They're only taught how to dance and recite hours-long epics (therefore also become keepers of tradition)
Why?
It's said that a binukot woman is the most beautiful in the family and command a high price in an auction when a binukot reaches her marrying age.
So what's fiction about Amaya's depiction of the Binukot? They're not really trained for combat and not made to wear revealing clothes like the voluptuous Marian Rivera does - it's just for the ratings game! :P
Labels: Pre-Hispanic Philippines
posted by GingGoy @ 10:49 PM,
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How to Get to Fort Santiago: Entrance Fee, Commute, and Directions
Still another post for the upcoming celebration of Rizal's 150th birth anniversary, besides a visit to Rizal Park (Luneta), another place worth your the is the historic Fort Santiago, the fortress at the mouth of Pasig River that also served as prison of Jose Rizal before his execution on December 30, 1896.
Note: There will be a Rizaliana party at Fort Santiago on June 19 at 6pm with food courtesy of Illustrado and Adarna Restaurant. Free entrance if you can come in 19th century period Filipiniana costume, otherwise it's only P100 to join the party and evening of art, music, poetry and fireworks.
UPDATED: February 2014
Fort Santiago Attractions and Amenities:
Rizal Shrine, Jose Rizal's Prison Cell, last steps of Jose Rizal cast in brass going to Luneta, Plaza Armas, old World War II era Japanese M4 Sherman tank, cafe and souvenir shop.
the gate of Fort Santiago, with moat in view, where you can see Santiago Matamoro, from whom the Spanish fort was named after. Picture taken with an iPhone 4 (darn, that if you have an SLR, you need to get a permit to shoot lest you get apprehended by the "guardia civil")
How to get to Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila:
For a reliable and updated map of Intramuros, you can visit OpenStreetMap for reference.
How to commute to Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila:
From Quezon City, the easiest way is to board jeepneys with signboard Quiapo/Pier (either from Project 2/3, Cubao, Fairview, Proj 8, Project 6) that pass by inside Intramuros (just request the driver to drop you off within walking distance of Fort Santiago)
From LRT, the nearest station is Central Station where you can walk to the foot of Quezon Bridge to ride the Pier jeepneys from Quiapo (or also from Carriedo Station where Pier jeepneys pass by Quiapo Church) Only minimum fare required.
Driving Directions to Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila:
From Makati, the easiest way is from Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia) or Ayala Avenue is just drive towards Roxas Boulevard all the way to Anda Circle (roundabout) where you turn right to Soriano then left turn to Gen. Luna (Landmark: Palacio del Governador) just before reaching Manila Cathedral.
From Quezon City, you can get there easiest (but not fastest) via Quezon Avenue then Espana, Lerma and Quiapo, cross Quezon Bridge then turn right immediately after Quezon Bridge to Riverside Drive (that pass under MacArthur and Jones Bridge). When you see Manila Cathedral, Plaza Roma and Palacio del Governador, you can get off then walk to your right going to Fort Santiago.
Parking: an open car park is just beside the entrance gate of Fort Santiago with parking fee of PhP40 for cars. Intramuros, ins spite of it's tourist attraction tag, has very limited parking spaces though if you can't park there. There are parking lots at the old clam shell and also at the site of the old Ayuntamiento near Plaza Roma or street parking on General Luna and the area around Plaza Roma in front of Manila Cathedral.
Fort Santiago
Entrance Fee/Admission price: PhP75.00 adults; PhP50 children/students/teachers (valid IDs required); free entrance for disabled and senior citizens
Open Hours/Schedule: daily from 8am to 6pm including holidays
Coordinates: N14 35 39.1 E120 58 13.1 (handy for GPS device users)
For guided tours of Fort Santiago, educational tours and field trips, you can request from Intramuros Administration (where you also request a "permit to shoot" for professional photographers)
Warning: there still exists the stupid rule of security not allowing "big cameras" i.e. SLR/DSLR for taking pictures/photography inside Fort Santiago and Intramuros in general (unless you're a foreigner). Such medieval mind of security guards and of the Intramuros Administration tag SLRs are for professional photographers only.
Note: There will be a Rizaliana party at Fort Santiago on June 19 at 6pm with food courtesy of Illustrado and Adarna Restaurant. Free entrance if you can come in 19th century period Filipiniana costume, otherwise it's only P100 to join the party and evening of art, music, poetry and fireworks.
UPDATED: February 2014
Fort Santiago Attractions and Amenities:
Rizal Shrine, Jose Rizal's Prison Cell, last steps of Jose Rizal cast in brass going to Luneta, Plaza Armas, old World War II era Japanese M4 Sherman tank, cafe and souvenir shop.
the gate of Fort Santiago, with moat in view, where you can see Santiago Matamoro, from whom the Spanish fort was named after. Picture taken with an iPhone 4 (darn, that if you have an SLR, you need to get a permit to shoot lest you get apprehended by the "guardia civil")How to get to Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila:
For a reliable and updated map of Intramuros, you can visit OpenStreetMap for reference.
How to commute to Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila:
From Quezon City, the easiest way is to board jeepneys with signboard Quiapo/Pier (either from Project 2/3, Cubao, Fairview, Proj 8, Project 6) that pass by inside Intramuros (just request the driver to drop you off within walking distance of Fort Santiago)
From LRT, the nearest station is Central Station where you can walk to the foot of Quezon Bridge to ride the Pier jeepneys from Quiapo (or also from Carriedo Station where Pier jeepneys pass by Quiapo Church) Only minimum fare required.
Driving Directions to Fort Santiago, Intramuros, Manila:
From Makati, the easiest way is from Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (Buendia) or Ayala Avenue is just drive towards Roxas Boulevard all the way to Anda Circle (roundabout) where you turn right to Soriano then left turn to Gen. Luna (Landmark: Palacio del Governador) just before reaching Manila Cathedral.
From Quezon City, you can get there easiest (but not fastest) via Quezon Avenue then Espana, Lerma and Quiapo, cross Quezon Bridge then turn right immediately after Quezon Bridge to Riverside Drive (that pass under MacArthur and Jones Bridge). When you see Manila Cathedral, Plaza Roma and Palacio del Governador, you can get off then walk to your right going to Fort Santiago.
Parking: an open car park is just beside the entrance gate of Fort Santiago with parking fee of PhP40 for cars. Intramuros, ins spite of it's tourist attraction tag, has very limited parking spaces though if you can't park there. There are parking lots at the old clam shell and also at the site of the old Ayuntamiento near Plaza Roma or street parking on General Luna and the area around Plaza Roma in front of Manila Cathedral.
Fort Santiago
Entrance Fee/Admission price: PhP75.00 adults; PhP50 children/students/teachers (valid IDs required); free entrance for disabled and senior citizens
Open Hours/Schedule: daily from 8am to 6pm including holidays
Coordinates: N14 35 39.1 E120 58 13.1 (handy for GPS device users)
For guided tours of Fort Santiago, educational tours and field trips, you can request from Intramuros Administration (where you also request a "permit to shoot" for professional photographers)
Warning: there still exists the stupid rule of security not allowing "big cameras" i.e. SLR/DSLR for taking pictures/photography inside Fort Santiago and Intramuros in general (unless you're a foreigner). Such medieval mind of security guards and of the Intramuros Administration tag SLRs are for professional photographers only.
Labels: Intramuros, Jose Rizal, Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Spanish Forts
posted by GingGoy @ 8:25 PM,
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PNR Bicol Express Train Fares/Schedules (Manila to Naga City, Legazpi City)
09 June 2011
Railway historians note that the Bicol Express train service was inaugurated in "1938 when, half a kilometer from Del Gallego town proper in Camarines Sur, a golden nail was driven into a railroad tie, marking the meeting of the south and north railroad lines that linked Manila and Legazpi City by rail."
The Bicol Express was abandoned many years after being ravaged by typhoon Reming but will be having its inauguration and first commercial trip on June 29.
With the impending resurrection of the iconic Bicol Express, Tutubi has this post, including some information he squeezed from a PNR customer service representative.
PNR Bicol Express Train Route:
Manila’s Tutuban Station to Naga’s Central Station with five short stopvers in Lucena, Hondagua, Tagkawayan, Cagay, and Sipocot.
UPDATED: March 2013
as of March 2013, Bicol Express train service to Naga is suspended until further notice. Bicol Express route to Legazpi will be announced when open.
PNR Bicol Express Trip Schedules:
Manila to Bicol: 6:30pm at Tutuban Station
Bicol to Manila: 6:30pm at Naga Station
travel time: less than 10 hours
Four trips a day in September, just in time for the Festival of the Blessed Virgin of Peñafrancia in Naga.
PNR Train Schedules for Manila to Alabang
PNR Train Fares:
Manila to EDSA fare: P10.00
Manila to Bicutan fare: P15.00
Manila to Sucat and Alabang fare: PhP20.00
Manila to Naga fare rates (Bicol Express train ticket prices/costs):
Reclining Seats: PhP548.00 reclining seat
Sleeper coaches: PhP665.00 (each from PhP950 promo fare)
Executive sleepers with four berths: PhP997.50 (from P1,425 30% discount)
PNR Seat reservation/Ticket Sales contact PNR Operations:
Contact Telephone Numbers: +63.2.319.0041 ext. 122
PNR fares are lower than Air-conditioned buses. PhP550.00 fare is only up to Daet, Camarines Norte via Philtranco and Superlines or Amihan.
No information yet for the Bicol Express run up to Legazpi, Albay and Sorsogon (easier to get to Donsol or Matnog if this pushes through)
PNR Bicol Express Ticket Categories:
Reciling: “tourist-bus” type of coach with reclining seats that can rotate to turn and face other passengers for "social networking"
Sleeper coaches, for night trips, has rooms or cubicles with two double-deck-like types of couches face each other. This is ideal for families and barkada.
Safety and Security (Are PNR Trains Safe?):
Rail lines are renovated unlike the last time when some important parts of the steel rails were stolen. (a law should be passed to crucify railway thieves not just a slap on the wrists)
No vendors allowed to enter the train, dining carts are available, as part of PNR’s security measures
First aid kits are available
To ensure the security of passengers, two trained and armed rail police officers (marshals) in every trip
PNR Official website is still down due to under construction but Tutubi, with his Internet savvy, was able to get the "lost and found" numbers from archived pages of the old Philippine National Railways website.
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PNR Contact information
Telephone Numbers: +63.2.319.0041
Facsimile: +63.2.285.0379
Postal Address: PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAYS
PNR Management Center, Torres Bugallon St.,
Sangandaan, Caloocan City
General Information: info@pnr.gov.ph
Webmaster: webmaster@pnr.gov.ph
PNR hotline, PNR Contact Number, PNR Customer service number, Manila to Naga Train Schedule, Manila to Bicol Train fare. Does PNR have special trips to handle peak periods during holidays and long weekends in Holy Week (Palm Sunday, Holy Wednesday, Hole Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday, and Easter Sunday), All Saints day, All Souls Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day?
The Bicol Express was abandoned many years after being ravaged by typhoon Reming but will be having its inauguration and first commercial trip on June 29.
With the impending resurrection of the iconic Bicol Express, Tutubi has this post, including some information he squeezed from a PNR customer service representative.
PNR Bicol Express Train Route:
Manila’s Tutuban Station to Naga’s Central Station with five short stopvers in Lucena, Hondagua, Tagkawayan, Cagay, and Sipocot.
UPDATED: March 2013
as of March 2013, Bicol Express train service to Naga is suspended until further notice. Bicol Express route to Legazpi will be announced when open.
PNR Bicol Express Trip Schedules:
Manila to Bicol: 6:30pm at Tutuban Station
Bicol to Manila: 6:30pm at Naga Station
travel time: less than 10 hours
Four trips a day in September, just in time for the Festival of the Blessed Virgin of Peñafrancia in Naga.
PNR Train Schedules for Manila to Alabang
PNR Train Fares:
Manila to EDSA fare: P10.00
Manila to Bicutan fare: P15.00
Manila to Sucat and Alabang fare: PhP20.00
Manila to Naga fare rates (Bicol Express train ticket prices/costs):
Reclining Seats: PhP548.00 reclining seat
Sleeper coaches: PhP665.00 (each from PhP950 promo fare)
Executive sleepers with four berths: PhP997.50 (from P1,425 30% discount)
PNR Seat reservation/Ticket Sales contact PNR Operations:
Contact Telephone Numbers: +63.2.319.0041 ext. 122
PNR fares are lower than Air-conditioned buses. PhP550.00 fare is only up to Daet, Camarines Norte via Philtranco and Superlines or Amihan.
No information yet for the Bicol Express run up to Legazpi, Albay and Sorsogon (easier to get to Donsol or Matnog if this pushes through)
PNR Bicol Express Ticket Categories:
Reciling: “tourist-bus” type of coach with reclining seats that can rotate to turn and face other passengers for "social networking"
Sleeper coaches, for night trips, has rooms or cubicles with two double-deck-like types of couches face each other. This is ideal for families and barkada.
Safety and Security (Are PNR Trains Safe?):
Rail lines are renovated unlike the last time when some important parts of the steel rails were stolen. (a law should be passed to crucify railway thieves not just a slap on the wrists)
No vendors allowed to enter the train, dining carts are available, as part of PNR’s security measures
First aid kits are available
To ensure the security of passengers, two trained and armed rail police officers (marshals) in every trip
PNR Official website is still down due to under construction but Tutubi, with his Internet savvy, was able to get the "lost and found" numbers from archived pages of the old Philippine National Railways website.
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PNR Contact information
Telephone Numbers: +63.2.319.0041
Facsimile: +63.2.285.0379
Postal Address: PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RAILWAYS
PNR Management Center, Torres Bugallon St.,
Sangandaan, Caloocan City
General Information: info@pnr.gov.ph
Webmaster: webmaster@pnr.gov.ph
PNR hotline, PNR Contact Number, PNR Customer service number, Manila to Naga Train Schedule, Manila to Bicol Train fare. Does PNR have special trips to handle peak periods during holidays and long weekends in Holy Week (Palm Sunday, Holy Wednesday, Hole Thursday, Good Friday, Black Saturday, and Easter Sunday), All Saints day, All Souls Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day?
Labels: Public Transportation, Railways
posted by GingGoy @ 8:44 PM,
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No Bad Experience with ZestAir Flight So Far
08 June 2011
Tutubi took a ZestAir Flight to Puerto Princesa from Manila and got a rather usual experience of a ZestAir flight unlike some reports of delayed flights nor pretty flight attendants.
Why does Tutubi like ZestAir so far?
The ZestAir Airbus a319/a320 at the Puerto Princesa Airport
ZestAir is using the old Manila Domestic Airport Terminal (sometimes called NAIA Terminal 4) which is very accessible to public transportation and metered taxis. Just a short walk out of the airport terminal you can ride jeepneys going to Baclaran to ride the LRT or you can ride buses to take you to EDSA. Metered taxis are plentiful while the nearby parking area is not always full unlike the overnight parking at NAIA terminal 3.
ZestAir offers lower fare prices than Cebu Pacific on regular schedules. Tutubi tried to do mock flight bookings against Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific for this one.
Legroom, important for tall people, is a few inches longer for ZestAir against Cebu Pacific. This is mainly due to the seat configuration of ZestAir with less passengers for each aricraft. ZestAir vs PAL on legroom, PAL wins here by a few inches but comes at a higher price. (tip: if you're a tall person, try requesting an exit row seat upon check-in to enjoy ample legroom. Occupying an exit row seat has a responsibility to open the emergency exits just in case you need to)
Tutubi's error that he initially thought ZestAir flight fares will rise on the days nearing the flight date, but it actually got lower near his trip to Puerto Princesa, not sure though if it was influenced by the offering of a Cebu Pacific promo when he booked a flight for a friend who joined him in Palawan.
ZestAir flights to Puerto Princesa have better schedules to fit Tutubi's itinerary much lower cost than Cebu Pacific that saved him half-day of his time to wander.
You can book your ZestAir flights online using not just your credit card (Visa, mastercard) but even your BancNet ATM card. You can also do this with Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific but not yet with SEAIR and Airphil Express.
ZestAir was on time, Tutubi didn't get a rumored bad service or Zest delayed flight experience. But it's only a round-trip flight and not much flying time with the rejuvenated airline owned by the same owner of Zest-O juice drink.
ZestAir flight re-booking fee is around PhP600.00. You need to visit the nearest ZestAir booking office nearest you to do this. Try calling ZestAir hotline number for details and inquiries.
Tutubi's wish for ZestAir? Resurrect ZestAir flights to Batanes to give SEAIR a run for its money and drive flight fares down.
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As always, this is not a paid advertorial of ZestAir nor did Tutubi get anything, in cash, kind or free flights from ZestAir, for this glowing ZestAir review. You may post your own Zest Airways review, comments, feedback, even horror stories, by clicking the comment button.
Why does Tutubi like ZestAir so far?
The ZestAir Airbus a319/a320 at the Puerto Princesa AirportZestAir is using the old Manila Domestic Airport Terminal (sometimes called NAIA Terminal 4) which is very accessible to public transportation and metered taxis. Just a short walk out of the airport terminal you can ride jeepneys going to Baclaran to ride the LRT or you can ride buses to take you to EDSA. Metered taxis are plentiful while the nearby parking area is not always full unlike the overnight parking at NAIA terminal 3.
ZestAir offers lower fare prices than Cebu Pacific on regular schedules. Tutubi tried to do mock flight bookings against Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific for this one.
Legroom, important for tall people, is a few inches longer for ZestAir against Cebu Pacific. This is mainly due to the seat configuration of ZestAir with less passengers for each aricraft. ZestAir vs PAL on legroom, PAL wins here by a few inches but comes at a higher price. (tip: if you're a tall person, try requesting an exit row seat upon check-in to enjoy ample legroom. Occupying an exit row seat has a responsibility to open the emergency exits just in case you need to)
Tutubi's error that he initially thought ZestAir flight fares will rise on the days nearing the flight date, but it actually got lower near his trip to Puerto Princesa, not sure though if it was influenced by the offering of a Cebu Pacific promo when he booked a flight for a friend who joined him in Palawan.
ZestAir flights to Puerto Princesa have better schedules to fit Tutubi's itinerary much lower cost than Cebu Pacific that saved him half-day of his time to wander.
You can book your ZestAir flights online using not just your credit card (Visa, mastercard) but even your BancNet ATM card. You can also do this with Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific but not yet with SEAIR and Airphil Express.
ZestAir was on time, Tutubi didn't get a rumored bad service or Zest delayed flight experience. But it's only a round-trip flight and not much flying time with the rejuvenated airline owned by the same owner of Zest-O juice drink.
ZestAir flight re-booking fee is around PhP600.00. You need to visit the nearest ZestAir booking office nearest you to do this. Try calling ZestAir hotline number for details and inquiries.
Tutubi's wish for ZestAir? Resurrect ZestAir flights to Batanes to give SEAIR a run for its money and drive flight fares down.
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As always, this is not a paid advertorial of ZestAir nor did Tutubi get anything, in cash, kind or free flights from ZestAir, for this glowing ZestAir review. You may post your own Zest Airways review, comments, feedback, even horror stories, by clicking the comment button.
posted by GingGoy @ 8:16 PM,
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Small Planes of SEAIR: Canceled Flights During Bad Weather/Typhoons
For the information of jetsetters and what Tutubi observed in his years of travel, the small planes of SEAIR and the turboprop airplanes of Cebu Pacific servicing the Manila to Caticlan route are always the first flights to be cancelled whenever a weather disturbance occurs to spoil vacationers' trips.
At the height of typhoon Frank sometime ago when Tutubi was in Cebu, he noticed the first flight cancellations were those from SEAIR when it was announced from Mactan-Cebu International Airport's public address system.
A few minutes later cancellations of Cebu Pacific flights were announced with their flights using single-aisle Airbus A319/A320.
Tutubi's flight from Cebu to Manila, using double aisle larger Boeing aircraft of Philippine Airlines (PAL), only suffered an hour flight delay due to the wait of a lull in Frank's fury. He got back to Manila with the howling winds of Frank trailing him.
PAL uses the large airplanes for it's Manila to Cebu and Manila to Davao routes and vice-versa but not for other destinations due to economies of scale. Smaller aircraft are used for less traffic routes.
From an Inquirer, the Seair canceled flights are 401 and 402 bound for Rodriguez, northern Palawan; and 313, 314 and 463, 464 going to/from Tablas Island and El Nido, Palawan.
Tutubi was able take SEAIR round-trip flights to Busuanga to explore Coron a few years ago. There he can sense with his stomach when the plane suddenly lose altitude due to an downdraft/air pocket and when it's banking. Seair flights though fly at lower altitudes, against the usual 33000 feet of jetliners, affording you clearer views of the ground (or sea) below if you also like flying window side like Tutubi.
The canceled flights of Cebu Pacific: 5J 891, 5J 893, 5J 909, 5J 915, 5J 919, 5J 895, 5J 896, and 5J 913. All of these cancelled flights ply the Manila to Caticlan route using turborprop since Caticlan Airport cannot handle large jets but mostly propeller planes that Cebu Pacific uses to service airports with short runways.
Airphil Express canceled flights 2P 039 Manila to Naga City (and the return flight 2P 040) and also flight 2P 045 bound for Caticlan (and the return flight 2P 046) again using small aircraft to the Boracay gateway airport.
Flight cancelations during bad weather are done for the safety of passengers. In the end, it's better to miss a flight, be delayed rather than risk your life and limb just to travel.
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As always, this is not a paid advertorial of Philippine Airlines (hey, Airphil Express is also owned by Lucio Tan) but a warning to plan for unexpected flight cancellations in case of storms, typhoons, bad weather, low pressure areas and inter-tropical convergence zones (ITCZ) always included in PAGASA weather reports that can only be read as bad news by travelers.
At the height of typhoon Frank sometime ago when Tutubi was in Cebu, he noticed the first flight cancellations were those from SEAIR when it was announced from Mactan-Cebu International Airport's public address system.
A few minutes later cancellations of Cebu Pacific flights were announced with their flights using single-aisle Airbus A319/A320.
Tutubi's flight from Cebu to Manila, using double aisle larger Boeing aircraft of Philippine Airlines (PAL), only suffered an hour flight delay due to the wait of a lull in Frank's fury. He got back to Manila with the howling winds of Frank trailing him.
PAL uses the large airplanes for it's Manila to Cebu and Manila to Davao routes and vice-versa but not for other destinations due to economies of scale. Smaller aircraft are used for less traffic routes.
From an Inquirer, the Seair canceled flights are 401 and 402 bound for Rodriguez, northern Palawan; and 313, 314 and 463, 464 going to/from Tablas Island and El Nido, Palawan.
Tutubi was able take SEAIR round-trip flights to Busuanga to explore Coron a few years ago. There he can sense with his stomach when the plane suddenly lose altitude due to an downdraft/air pocket and when it's banking. Seair flights though fly at lower altitudes, against the usual 33000 feet of jetliners, affording you clearer views of the ground (or sea) below if you also like flying window side like Tutubi.
The canceled flights of Cebu Pacific: 5J 891, 5J 893, 5J 909, 5J 915, 5J 919, 5J 895, 5J 896, and 5J 913. All of these cancelled flights ply the Manila to Caticlan route using turborprop since Caticlan Airport cannot handle large jets but mostly propeller planes that Cebu Pacific uses to service airports with short runways.
Airphil Express canceled flights 2P 039 Manila to Naga City (and the return flight 2P 040) and also flight 2P 045 bound for Caticlan (and the return flight 2P 046) again using small aircraft to the Boracay gateway airport.
Flight cancelations during bad weather are done for the safety of passengers. In the end, it's better to miss a flight, be delayed rather than risk your life and limb just to travel.
--
As always, this is not a paid advertorial of Philippine Airlines (hey, Airphil Express is also owned by Lucio Tan) but a warning to plan for unexpected flight cancellations in case of storms, typhoons, bad weather, low pressure areas and inter-tropical convergence zones (ITCZ) always included in PAGASA weather reports that can only be read as bad news by travelers.
posted by GingGoy @ 7:15 PM,
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Pan de Amerikana's Upside Down Restaurant on Katipunan Ave., Quezon City
06 June 2011
For quite some time, Tutubi wanted to visit the chess-themed restaurant of Pan de Amerikana in Marikina to play chess on its centerpiece giant chessboard but his plan, always don't materialize as it's quite far from his home in Quezon City.
Pan de Amerikana, however, opened a newer branch on Katipunan Avenue in Quezon (in addition to it's branches in Greenhills, San Juan and Makati Avenue) where it used an upside down house that attracts the attention of passersby to the Quezon City road dotted with restaurants and gardening/landscaping stores.
Tutubi went to Pan de Amerikana with his family for a hearty lunch of Marikina dishes e.g. everlasting, waknatoy and other Filipino specialties and also to check out the inverted house interiors.
the inverted house cum restaurant has a real red range rover with functioning headlights (photo taken by Tutubi's friend using a newly-acquired Nikon D90)
The restaurant's interiors also has a small prt of inverted living room with a piano
The star of the bakery/restaurant is Pan de Amerikana's giant pandesal that's as big as a loaf:
Review of Pan de Amerikana:
Food: nothing to rave about, rather ordinary but not bad also. The only lowdown was the banana con yelo with not so tender saba.
Price: unbelievably almost carideria price with dishes as low as PhP60 per order
Ambiance: nice inverted house setting, lots of chess tables and chess aficionados hanging out. No air-conditioning but the airy design and high ceiling makes up to effect wind circulation and ventilation of the place.
How to get to Pan De Amerikana:
Tutubi is not aware of any public transporation that passes directly on the segment of Katipunan is it's near a "rich" enclave. take taxis either from Cubao, MRT or Ortigas Station. For directions to Pan de Amerikana, from Makati, it's a straight drive on EDSA going to Quezon City, turn right to White Plains then left to Katipunan. Pan de Amerikana comes before Petron to your left and you won't reach the intersection of Boni Serrano.
Pan de Amerikana, however, opened a newer branch on Katipunan Avenue in Quezon (in addition to it's branches in Greenhills, San Juan and Makati Avenue) where it used an upside down house that attracts the attention of passersby to the Quezon City road dotted with restaurants and gardening/landscaping stores.
Tutubi went to Pan de Amerikana with his family for a hearty lunch of Marikina dishes e.g. everlasting, waknatoy and other Filipino specialties and also to check out the inverted house interiors.
the inverted house cum restaurant has a real red range rover with functioning headlights (photo taken by Tutubi's friend using a newly-acquired Nikon D90)
The restaurant's interiors also has a small prt of inverted living room with a pianoThe star of the bakery/restaurant is Pan de Amerikana's giant pandesal that's as big as a loaf:
Review of Pan de Amerikana:
Food: nothing to rave about, rather ordinary but not bad also. The only lowdown was the banana con yelo with not so tender saba.
Price: unbelievably almost carideria price with dishes as low as PhP60 per order
Ambiance: nice inverted house setting, lots of chess tables and chess aficionados hanging out. No air-conditioning but the airy design and high ceiling makes up to effect wind circulation and ventilation of the place.
How to get to Pan De Amerikana:
Tutubi is not aware of any public transporation that passes directly on the segment of Katipunan is it's near a "rich" enclave. take taxis either from Cubao, MRT or Ortigas Station. For directions to Pan de Amerikana, from Makati, it's a straight drive on EDSA going to Quezon City, turn right to White Plains then left to Katipunan. Pan de Amerikana comes before Petron to your left and you won't reach the intersection of Boni Serrano.
Labels: Metro Manila, Quezon City, Quezon City Restaurants
posted by GingGoy @ 7:38 PM,
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Sunday Travel TV Shows: Byaheng Bulilit, Pinoy TALK, Easy Ride
05 June 2011
With nothing to do on a lazy Sunday that was only perked up by the exciting yet disheartening loss of the Philippine Azkals to the UFL All Stars later in the day, Tutubi merely did some channel-surfing and caught up with three travel shows one after the other: Byaheng Bulilit, Pinoy T.A.L.K. and Easy Ride.
Herewith are his comments on the three TV shows:
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Byaheng Bulilit
with host Chacha of Bulilit ad fame, with a senior citizen and a japanese national as co-hosts, features typical tourist destinations. Notheing really new for the show but sometimes can feature some surprises.
The days episode featured Bohol Island tour. Nothing new but usual tourist destinations. There's no correction for the site of the Blood Compact Site (the touristy site is the wrong one, the true site is further inland)
Schedule:
NBN 4 at 10am every Sunday
major sponsor: Alaska
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Pinoy T.A.L.K.
NBN 4 at 10:30am
Pinoy TALK means Travel, Adventure, Leisure, Knowldge hosted by Jet Claveria and the the pretty Marjorie Cornillez (Tutubi's fave travel tv host besides the lovely Faye de Castro of Landmarks)
The show featured Angono town of Rizal, the Art Capital of the Philippines. Nothing new featured here, at least for Tutubi, as he's already been to Balaw-balaw restaurant, the various art galleries and the lyrics of Ugoy by Lucio San Pedro.
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Easy Ride Studio 23
Sunday 11am
travel show for bike riders, first season featured the Luzon Loop, second season the Mindanao and now the third season featuring the visayas. Funny though that they've featured Mindoro even if it's not really part of Visayas, probably just because it's the next point after Batangas Ro-Ro onwards to Boracay.
The show however featured the real world of bike riders from getting caught in the rain, to accidents and mechanical problems.
sponsors:
Von Dutch Originals, Motolite, Shell, Colt45, Motospray, Oakley et al
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Note that as much as Tutubi notices the sponsors who've made the the show's production possible, note also the resorts and hotels featured are also sponsored so just be careful and proceed with caution :P
Travel TV Show Schedules
Herewith are his comments on the three TV shows:
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Byaheng Bulilit
with host Chacha of Bulilit ad fame, with a senior citizen and a japanese national as co-hosts, features typical tourist destinations. Notheing really new for the show but sometimes can feature some surprises.
The days episode featured Bohol Island tour. Nothing new but usual tourist destinations. There's no correction for the site of the Blood Compact Site (the touristy site is the wrong one, the true site is further inland)
Schedule:
NBN 4 at 10am every Sunday
major sponsor: Alaska
---
Pinoy T.A.L.K.
NBN 4 at 10:30am
Pinoy TALK means Travel, Adventure, Leisure, Knowldge hosted by Jet Claveria and the the pretty Marjorie Cornillez (Tutubi's fave travel tv host besides the lovely Faye de Castro of Landmarks)
The show featured Angono town of Rizal, the Art Capital of the Philippines. Nothing new featured here, at least for Tutubi, as he's already been to Balaw-balaw restaurant, the various art galleries and the lyrics of Ugoy by Lucio San Pedro.
---
Easy Ride Studio 23
Sunday 11am
travel show for bike riders, first season featured the Luzon Loop, second season the Mindanao and now the third season featuring the visayas. Funny though that they've featured Mindoro even if it's not really part of Visayas, probably just because it's the next point after Batangas Ro-Ro onwards to Boracay.
The show however featured the real world of bike riders from getting caught in the rain, to accidents and mechanical problems.
sponsors:
Von Dutch Originals, Motolite, Shell, Colt45, Motospray, Oakley et al
---
Note that as much as Tutubi notices the sponsors who've made the the show's production possible, note also the resorts and hotels featured are also sponsored so just be careful and proceed with caution :P
Travel TV Show Schedules
Labels: Travel Tips
posted by GingGoy @ 8:10 PM,
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Jose Rizal Street in Sampaloc, Manila
02 June 2011
A true-blooded Paetenian, Tutubi was a "Batang Sampaloc" for 10 years, where he and his siblings hopped from one "room for rent" starting from one on Algeciras St. near the PNR train tracks where the PNR train became the alarm clock with loud horns and "earthquake."
Near his first "home" in Sampaloc, Manila are the Rizaliana streets of Sampaloc Manila: P. Florentino, Pi y Margal, Dapitan, Laong Laan, Maria Clara, Simoun, Calamba, Makiling, Retiro, and Dimasalang.
From Sampaloc, Tutubi transferred to Reten near P. Noval, Miguelin, Sulucan (near the twin churches of Bustillos), Lardizabal (near Legarda) then "leveled up" to several "apartments for rent." On Prudencio St. From Sampaloc near Balic-balic, he transferred to Makati near Rizal Village, lived for a short time in Pasig City near Kapitolyo then finally to his present home in Quezon City.
The Mabuhay Rotonda marks the boundary of Manila and Quezon City. At the back is España, Sampaloc, Manila going to Quiapo
This is just one of a series of posts on Jose Rizal in time for the celebration of his 150th birthday on June 19.
History Behind The Rizaliana Streets of Sampaloc, Manila
You may view a Map of Sampaloc Manila here for your reference.
P. Florentino St.
Named after Padre Florentino in Rizal’s second novel El Filibusterismo. Padre Florentino was priest and a friend to some of the novel’s characters. On P. Florentino street stands the transmission tower of Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) near Welcome Rotonda (now Mabuhay Rotonda).
Piy Margal Street
An erroneously spelled street named after Francisco Pi y Margall, a "friend" of Rizal, and president (for only more than a month) of the short-lived Spanish Republic of 1873. Pi y Margall advocated autonomy for Spain's colonies including the Philippines as well as other "radical" ideas at the time.
Dapitan Street
The rural town of Mindanao where Jose Rizal was exiled, built a home, school from his lottery prize, and "married" Josephine Bracken, now called the Shrine City of Dapitan, part of Zamboanga del Norte. Dapitan hosts several of the 27 places with historical ties to Jose Rizal listed in the Lakbay Rizal (Rizal@150 Heritage)
Laong Laan
One of the pseudonyms of Jose Rizal (Laong Laan meaning in English: Ever Prepared). In a letter to Marcelo H. Del Pilar in 1890, Jose Rizal wrote:
“In my boyhood it was my strong belief that I would not reach the age of thirty, and I do not know why I used to think in that way. For two months now almost every night I dream of nothing but of friends and relatives who are dead. I even dreamed once that I was descending a path leading into the depths of persons seated and dressed in white, with white faces, quiet, and encircled in white light. There I saw two members of my family, one now already dead and the other still living. Even though I do not believe in such things and though my body is very strong and I have not sickness of any kind, nonetheless I prepare myself for death, arranging what I have to leave and disposing myself for any eventuality. Laong Laan (Ever Prepared) is my real name.”
Laon Laan is a one-way street going north while Dapitan allows the opposite south-bound direction going to Quiapo. These two streets are where the Quiapo - Dapitan jeepneys ply their route. Near the ends of these two roads, you can find Dapitan Arcade, where you can buy housewares and native products at bargain prices.
Maria Clara St.
From high school days with the studies of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo mandated by the Rizal law (principally authored by Sen. Claro M. Recto and fought by the bishops and priests of the Catholic Church like the now raging RH Bill), Maria Clara was the love of the character Crisostomo Ibarra of Noli Me Tangere.
Other minor streets of Sampaloc with Rizaliana links are Basilio, Sisa, Ibarra and Crisostomo all from the national hero's first novel while Simoun, from the vengeful Don Simoun of Rizal's second novel who's actually Ibarra disguised as a jeweler from Cuba.
Calamba and Makiling Streets
The next streets parallel to Maria Clara are Calamba, after Jose Rizal's hometown and birthplace. On Calamba, sandwiched by Sisa and Instruccion Streets is the Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Parish (Our Lady of Perpertual Help Parish). Makiling is named after the mystical mountain near Calamba and cited in some of Rizal's works.
Retiro
Now "stupidly" renamed by Manila politicians after Norbeto Amoranto Sr., was inspired by Jose Rizal's poem "Mi Retiro" written in Dapitan.
picture of Mi Retiro Rock in Dapitan where the eponimously titled poem was written. The rock provides a good view of dapitan harbor from Jose Rizal's estate in Talisay, Dapitan.
Blumentritt
After Rizal's best friend Prof. Ferdinand Blumentritt to whom Rizal exchanged many letters. His mastery of the Tagalog language made Rizal write him, along with a Tagalog book on arithmetic, that marked the beginning of their beautiful friendship.
Dimasalang
Another one of Jose Rizal's pen names, it means "untouchable" from the Tagalog "di masalang" now used as one word. At the intersection of this street with Maria Clara and along Dos Castillas Street stands Dangwa (Manila Flower Market) where fresh flowers from Baguio City are unloaded weekly by Dangwa Bus Company (thus the name Dangwa Flower Market). The other segment hosts several shops selling "chop-chop" parts of antique, or rather, heritage houses.
Morayta
Morayta Street, now called Nicanor Reyes where Far Eastern University (FEU) is located, was named after University of Madrid (Universidad de Madrid) professor of history Miguel Morayta. It was through Prof. Morayta that Rizal became a freemason under the Gran Oriente de Español, where he adopted Dimasalang as his Masonic name.
Near Morayta and University of Sto. Tomas (UST) are the streets of P. Noval (Padre Noval, where you can ride the PVP Liner bus to Ayala Avenue in Makati), P. Campa (Padre Campa), and P. Paredes.
Other prominent streets of Sampaloc, Manila are the twin one-way streets of V.G. Cruz (formerly Economia), M. Dela Fuente (formerly Trabajo, where the old Baron Theater used to stand), A.H. Lacson (formerly Gov. Forbes, named after former Manila mayor Arsenio Lacson, and where the west-bound jeepneys plying the Tayuman - Lardizabal route pass), Maceda, S.H Loyola (Sergio H. Loyola, formerly Lepanto), Fajardo (formerly Lealtad), G. Tuazon (where the Balic-balic jeepneys pass) Earnshaw, Bayani, and Santol
Lastly, España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila's main street is not named with Jose Rizal in mind but it's a condition stipulated on the deed of donation of a portion of Dominican land of UST that the street fronting the oldest university in Asia be named Espana.
España therefore is one of the those streets of Manila that stupid, historically-challenged, heritage-agnostic politicians of Manila cannot change lest the street reverts to Dominican hands.
Near his first "home" in Sampaloc, Manila are the Rizaliana streets of Sampaloc Manila: P. Florentino, Pi y Margal, Dapitan, Laong Laan, Maria Clara, Simoun, Calamba, Makiling, Retiro, and Dimasalang.
From Sampaloc, Tutubi transferred to Reten near P. Noval, Miguelin, Sulucan (near the twin churches of Bustillos), Lardizabal (near Legarda) then "leveled up" to several "apartments for rent." On Prudencio St. From Sampaloc near Balic-balic, he transferred to Makati near Rizal Village, lived for a short time in Pasig City near Kapitolyo then finally to his present home in Quezon City.
The Mabuhay Rotonda marks the boundary of Manila and Quezon City. At the back is España, Sampaloc, Manila going to QuiapoThis is just one of a series of posts on Jose Rizal in time for the celebration of his 150th birthday on June 19.
History Behind The Rizaliana Streets of Sampaloc, Manila
You may view a Map of Sampaloc Manila here for your reference.
P. Florentino St.
Named after Padre Florentino in Rizal’s second novel El Filibusterismo. Padre Florentino was priest and a friend to some of the novel’s characters. On P. Florentino street stands the transmission tower of Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) near Welcome Rotonda (now Mabuhay Rotonda).
Piy Margal Street
An erroneously spelled street named after Francisco Pi y Margall, a "friend" of Rizal, and president (for only more than a month) of the short-lived Spanish Republic of 1873. Pi y Margall advocated autonomy for Spain's colonies including the Philippines as well as other "radical" ideas at the time.
Dapitan Street
The rural town of Mindanao where Jose Rizal was exiled, built a home, school from his lottery prize, and "married" Josephine Bracken, now called the Shrine City of Dapitan, part of Zamboanga del Norte. Dapitan hosts several of the 27 places with historical ties to Jose Rizal listed in the Lakbay Rizal (Rizal@150 Heritage)
Laong Laan
One of the pseudonyms of Jose Rizal (Laong Laan meaning in English: Ever Prepared). In a letter to Marcelo H. Del Pilar in 1890, Jose Rizal wrote:
“In my boyhood it was my strong belief that I would not reach the age of thirty, and I do not know why I used to think in that way. For two months now almost every night I dream of nothing but of friends and relatives who are dead. I even dreamed once that I was descending a path leading into the depths of persons seated and dressed in white, with white faces, quiet, and encircled in white light. There I saw two members of my family, one now already dead and the other still living. Even though I do not believe in such things and though my body is very strong and I have not sickness of any kind, nonetheless I prepare myself for death, arranging what I have to leave and disposing myself for any eventuality. Laong Laan (Ever Prepared) is my real name.”
Laon Laan is a one-way street going north while Dapitan allows the opposite south-bound direction going to Quiapo. These two streets are where the Quiapo - Dapitan jeepneys ply their route. Near the ends of these two roads, you can find Dapitan Arcade, where you can buy housewares and native products at bargain prices.
Maria Clara St.
From high school days with the studies of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo mandated by the Rizal law (principally authored by Sen. Claro M. Recto and fought by the bishops and priests of the Catholic Church like the now raging RH Bill), Maria Clara was the love of the character Crisostomo Ibarra of Noli Me Tangere.
Other minor streets of Sampaloc with Rizaliana links are Basilio, Sisa, Ibarra and Crisostomo all from the national hero's first novel while Simoun, from the vengeful Don Simoun of Rizal's second novel who's actually Ibarra disguised as a jeweler from Cuba.
Calamba and Makiling Streets
The next streets parallel to Maria Clara are Calamba, after Jose Rizal's hometown and birthplace. On Calamba, sandwiched by Sisa and Instruccion Streets is the Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Parish (Our Lady of Perpertual Help Parish). Makiling is named after the mystical mountain near Calamba and cited in some of Rizal's works.
Retiro
Now "stupidly" renamed by Manila politicians after Norbeto Amoranto Sr., was inspired by Jose Rizal's poem "Mi Retiro" written in Dapitan.
picture of Mi Retiro Rock in Dapitan where the eponimously titled poem was written. The rock provides a good view of dapitan harbor from Jose Rizal's estate in Talisay, Dapitan.Blumentritt
After Rizal's best friend Prof. Ferdinand Blumentritt to whom Rizal exchanged many letters. His mastery of the Tagalog language made Rizal write him, along with a Tagalog book on arithmetic, that marked the beginning of their beautiful friendship.
Dimasalang
Another one of Jose Rizal's pen names, it means "untouchable" from the Tagalog "di masalang" now used as one word. At the intersection of this street with Maria Clara and along Dos Castillas Street stands Dangwa (Manila Flower Market) where fresh flowers from Baguio City are unloaded weekly by Dangwa Bus Company (thus the name Dangwa Flower Market). The other segment hosts several shops selling "chop-chop" parts of antique, or rather, heritage houses.
Morayta
Morayta Street, now called Nicanor Reyes where Far Eastern University (FEU) is located, was named after University of Madrid (Universidad de Madrid) professor of history Miguel Morayta. It was through Prof. Morayta that Rizal became a freemason under the Gran Oriente de Español, where he adopted Dimasalang as his Masonic name.
Near Morayta and University of Sto. Tomas (UST) are the streets of P. Noval (Padre Noval, where you can ride the PVP Liner bus to Ayala Avenue in Makati), P. Campa (Padre Campa), and P. Paredes.
Other prominent streets of Sampaloc, Manila are the twin one-way streets of V.G. Cruz (formerly Economia), M. Dela Fuente (formerly Trabajo, where the old Baron Theater used to stand), A.H. Lacson (formerly Gov. Forbes, named after former Manila mayor Arsenio Lacson, and where the west-bound jeepneys plying the Tayuman - Lardizabal route pass), Maceda, S.H Loyola (Sergio H. Loyola, formerly Lepanto), Fajardo (formerly Lealtad), G. Tuazon (where the Balic-balic jeepneys pass) Earnshaw, Bayani, and Santol
Lastly, España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila's main street is not named with Jose Rizal in mind but it's a condition stipulated on the deed of donation of a portion of Dominican land of UST that the street fronting the oldest university in Asia be named Espana.
España therefore is one of the those streets of Manila that stupid, historically-challenged, heritage-agnostic politicians of Manila cannot change lest the street reverts to Dominican hands.
Labels: Jose Rizal, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippine History
posted by GingGoy @ 9:57 PM,
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Discrimination in Bali, Indonesia: Filipinos as Drug Traffickers/Mules/Couriers
Just a quick travel warning to you readers, at a time when Tutubi is mulling a visit to Bali, Indonesia, he read about the traumatic and experience of Chyng Reyes at the hands of Immigration officials and airport police in Bali, Indonesia who were subjected to body checks just by being Filipinos.
It's a sad fact that some Filipinos, in the guise of OFWs, try to moonlight as drug traffickers, popularly known as drug mules or drug couriers, just to earn "easy" money.
Those few Filipinos are making it hard for other Filipinos by making other nations, this time Indonesians, generalizing all Filipinos (or beautiful Filipinas) as drug mules/couriers.
This has to stop...
For now, do not go to Bali, Indonesia. Boycott your Bali vacation until they take notice and stop discriminating Filipinos.
Lastly, the government should not try to intervene whenever Filipinos are on death row for drug trafficking, drug mules/couriers. Those few are law breakers who're fully aware of the consequences if caught. How come those people don't know they're carrying illegal drugs when they're given huge sums of money just by carrying it to a foreign country? Some even go to the extent of ingesting them or hiding in their private parts.
Those few drug mules are giving all Filipinos a bad name!
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racial discrimination Indonesia, bali drug mules, full body check, naked interrogation,
It's a sad fact that some Filipinos, in the guise of OFWs, try to moonlight as drug traffickers, popularly known as drug mules or drug couriers, just to earn "easy" money.
Those few Filipinos are making it hard for other Filipinos by making other nations, this time Indonesians, generalizing all Filipinos (or beautiful Filipinas) as drug mules/couriers.
This has to stop...
For now, do not go to Bali, Indonesia. Boycott your Bali vacation until they take notice and stop discriminating Filipinos.
Lastly, the government should not try to intervene whenever Filipinos are on death row for drug trafficking, drug mules/couriers. Those few are law breakers who're fully aware of the consequences if caught. How come those people don't know they're carrying illegal drugs when they're given huge sums of money just by carrying it to a foreign country? Some even go to the extent of ingesting them or hiding in their private parts.
Those few drug mules are giving all Filipinos a bad name!
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racial discrimination Indonesia, bali drug mules, full body check, naked interrogation,
Labels: Bali, Indonesia, Travel Warning
posted by GingGoy @ 7:57 PM,
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