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Magellan’s Cross : Cebu’s Most Photographed Heritage Site

Aug 18th, 2008
by Philippine Travel Blog.
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Text and Photos by : Melo Villareal

If you will be traveling to Cebu, your trip will not be complete without visiting the Magellan’s Cross. Inside the shrine, you will find the wooden cross which was planted by Portuguese and Spanish explorers as ordered by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in Cebu in the Philippines on April 21, 1521.

Magellans Cross Cebu City

The cross was planted when Magellan baptised the first Christian Filipinos, Rajah Humabon and Queen Juana and about 400 followers into the Catholic faith. The original cross is reputedly encased in another dark wooden cross made of tindalo wood for protection, as people started chipping it away in the belief that it had miraculous healing powers. Some say, however, that the cross inside the chapel is no longer authentic and just a replica of the historic cross. (more…)

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Revisiting San Nicolas Manila

Aug 17th, 2008
by Philippine Travel Blog.
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Text and Photos by : Melo Villareal

If old spanish houses designed with capiz (mother-of-pearl) windows, floral arches and huge doorways facinates you, then you should visit San Nicolas – Binondo’s largest district.

San Nicolas Binondo

Walking Tour – Binondo

It was a gloomy afternoon when a small group of travel and food bloggers decided to go on a walking tour with a blogger / historian Bernard Arellano III. In just a short walk from Binondo Church, you will come accross facinating and marvelous vintage houses in this old Manila district. Read More >>

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Corregidor Island, Philippines

May 24th, 2008
by Philippine Travel Blog.
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corregidor islandAre you a history aficionado? Do you love traveling while learning your past? Well, it seems that Corregidor Island is definitely for you!

Corregidor Island is located 48 kilometers west of Manila in the Philippines. Its tadpole geographical shape adds in the magnificence of this place. This shape is also a plus factor for being a strategic location especially for trade and business.

Literally, the term Corregidor Island means “Island if Correction.” Many stories accounts for the name of the island. One of the known reasons is that during the Spanish era, all ships that will enter Manila Bay were required to pass and stop the island to have their documents be checked and corrected. Others would say that the island was a penitentiary or a correctional place that is why Spaniards called the place El Corregidor.

Corregidor Island had been known especially during the time of World War II. This had been a fortress of defense. (more…)

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Tour of Negros set

Nov 27th, 2007
by bluesunrise.
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The 35th of Annual Cultural Tour of Negros Occidental will be held December 1, 8 and 15 this year.

The itinerary of the tour which starts 9 a.m. and ends 5:30 p.m. includes the Negros Forest and Ecological Foundation in Bacolod City, Bernardo Jalandoni House, Hofileña Heritage House and its art collection and printmaking workshop, and trip to outstanding delicacy sources in Silay City; Church of St. Joseph the Worker-Victorias City; Chapel of the Cartwheels-Manapla town; and an introduction to a new tourist attraction. (more…)

Luneta Hotel: Through the Test of Time

Sep 8th, 2007
by Philippine Travel Blog.
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luneta hotel in kalaw

The Luneta Hotel along Teodoro M. Kalaw St. corner Dewey Boulevard (now Roxas Boulevard) faces Manila Bay.

Luneta Hotel was built in 1918 and was considered one of the few remaining French inspired architecture in Manila that stood the test of time. The National Historical Institute already declared Luneta Hotel as a National Historical Landmark. (more…)

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Finding one great adventure in Siquijor

Aug 11th, 2007
by clareamador.
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san juan beach in siquijor

Upon stepping on its white shores, one would wonder how this island was named “Island of Fire.” For one thing, the island has an ambience of peace despite the chaos of tricycle drivers hawking their services to you. And another, the soft blue and green background (sky + sea + forest) will not make you think of flames; instead, it will conjure mental images of a hammock and a good book.

Then again, “Fire” does not have to be about flames.

It turns out the Spaniards (16th century) called it that because of fireflies that abound the island at that time, which was full of Molave trees. From the passing galleons, the little lights would burn among the forests of Siquijor, hence the name.

It is said that only beautiful and healthy places attract and sustain thousands of fireflies. Luckily for us, Siquijor remains so. (more…)

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