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Visita Iglesia and Easter Activity at The Manila Hotel

The Manila Hotel revives pre-pandemic traditions in observance of Lent and to celebrate Easter. With an array of activities for its staycation, dining, and walk-in guests, and even those staying at home, the iconic hotel gives city folk and those who prefer to stay in Metro Manila options for the coming week.Lenten tradition of VisitaContinueContinue reading “Visita Iglesia and Easter Activity at The Manila Hotel”

Magayon Festival 2017 to have a big close

Bicol is synonym to all things beautiful. Known for its stratovolcano, perfectly shaped cone – Mayon Volcano and the Magayon Festival honoring the province’s bounty and beauty. This annual month-long celebration was founded by Governor Al Francis C. Bichara which started in 1999. Initially called Karangahan Festival in 1997, the revamp highlights the majestic volcano andContinueContinue reading “Magayon Festival 2017 to have a big close”

Journey to the Past: Fort San Pedro

Fort San Pedro is one of the city’s historical attractions. This is knows as the smallest and oldest fort here in the Philippines! Named after Miguel Lopez de Legaspi’s flagship “San Pedro” that sailed the Pacific Ocean. Under Legaspi’s supervision, the fort was built on May 8, 1565.  Vestidor (Vest) of Hipolito Labra, a KatipuneroContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Fort San Pedro”

Journey to the Past: Cebu Normal University Museum

Cebu Normal University was established in 1902 as a provincial normal school, a branch of the Philippine Normal School. It became an independent institution in 1924, a chartered college in 1976, and a university in 1998. It is one of the oldest educational institutions in Cebu, with the enviable reputation of having produced a greatContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Cebu Normal University Museum”

Journey to the Past: Cathedral Museum of Cebu

The Cathedral Museum of Cebu was the old rectory of the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral since the 1880’s. It now delivers as ecclesoastical meseum and it showcses regoinal Church facade and artifacts. It was built in the early nineteenth century probably during the incumbency of Cebu Bishop Santos Gomez Marañon. He was responsible for the constructionContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Cathedral Museum of Cebu”

Journey to the Past: Basilica del Santo Niño

After our stop at my favorite Metropolitan Cathedral, we headed out to the Basilica del Santo Niño. Munching on the snickers bar and filling our tummies with water we made it there. My companion was utterly excited for she has always wanted to visit the museum here. Aparently, it was not open. When we gotContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Basilica del Santo Niño”

Journey to the Past: University of Southern Philippines Foundation Rizaliana Museum

The USPF Rizaliana museum retains the largest collection of Rizaliana items outside of Manila. It contains many of his articles of clothing, including undershirts, winter coats and vbreeches, as we ll as letters to his colleagues and friends and sketches of his sisters. It also holds all fourteen original postcards with the text of “MiContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: University of Southern Philippines Foundation Rizaliana Museum”

Journey to the Past: Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum

This is one of my favorite visits during the Gabii sa Kabilin tour. A musically-themed museum that pays homage to Cebu and it’s musical heritage. Inaugurated on January 12, 2010 and was finally open for public viewing by February 2, 2010.  I love the UV Chorale! ♥ Halad means offering in the local language, quiteContinueContinue reading “Journey to the Past: Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum”