Beautiful Sunset In The Island Of Boracay
Sunset, Manila Bay, Philippines.
Three palm trees at sunset in Puerto Galera, Philippines
Malapascua sunset
Friday, March 9, 2012
Beaches! Beaches! Beaches In The Philippines Are The Best!
Puerto Galera Beach of the Philippines
Saud Beach – Philippines
Malapascua beach, Cebu, Visayas, Philippines
“Island of Fire” or “Isla del Fuego”,
Siquijor Island, Philippines
Cebu In Its Finest
Dayon, Bai!
Welcome To Cebu City!
Cebu City Hall
Night Life In Cebu
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino
Thursday, March 8, 2012
The Best Springs? Philippines Have It All!
Ardent Hot Spring: Camiguin
Mateo Hot and Cold Springs Resort
In the heart of the island bubbles the mineral pools of Ardent Hot Springs.
Malumpati Cold Spring
Timoga Cold Spring
Hidden Valley Spring, Laguna, Philippines
The Best Beaches In The World Is In The Coasts Of Philippines!
Pearl Farm Beach Resort, Samal, Davao City
The Hundred Islands, Pangasinan
Best Tourits Spots
WELCOME!
El Nido, Palawan
Palawan, my dream place in my own country.. It is truly a secret paradise!
Manila Cathedral, Intramuros
One of the many beautiful and historical sites you will see in Manila.
A Piece Of Heaven
Tourist Destinations in the Philippines
Philippines have been blessed with abundant resources that we can look into, especially in tourism. There are countless spots in the Philippines where you can put in your list of destination for your next holiday trip. Particularly in Davao, where many thought that it is a remote province, there are numerous spots that you can unwind and have a little bit of adventure.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
The Queen City Of The South, Cebu City
A Glimpse of Its Past
The name Cebu came from the word “SEBU” meaning animal fat. Long before the coming of the Spaniards, it was a fishing village ruled by Rajah Humabon.
Cebu metamorphosed in more ways than one, but always for the better. From a sleepy fishing village to a fledging trading port in 1521, from the first Spanish settlement named Villa del Santisimo Nombre de Jesus in 1575 to a municipality in 1901, Cebu finally became a chartered city on February 24, 1937. Being the first and oldest city in the country antedating Manila by 7 years, having the oldest school and oldest street and being the cradle of Christianity in the Far East (i.e. Magellan’s cross planted in Cebu as a symbol of natives embracing the Christian faith), Cebu is replete with historical firsts.
Colon, oldest street in the country
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi then urged men to construct the oldest and smallest fort in the country: Fort San Pedro. As Spain intensified its colonization efforts, indignant islanders showed opposition by way of intermittent attacks against the colonizers. The rebellion paved the way to the construction of Fort San Pedro, a Spanish military stronghold.
However, the fort fell to the hands of the native Cebuanos when Americans commanded by Commodore George Dewey vanguished the Spanish fleet in December 1898 in the Battle of Manila Bay. With the American reign in full force in 1901, then Senate Pro Tempore and late President Sergio Osmeña, Sr., and then Congressman and Majority Floor Leader in the House of Representatives, the late Senator Manuel Briones vigorously lobbied for Philippine Independence.
The streets of Tres de Abril and V. Rama were the sites of a fierce battle on April 3, 1898 when General Leon Kilat of Bacong, Negros Oriental spearheaded the revolution against Spanish colonialism. The Spaniards sought refuge at the Fort San Pedro and three days of relentless attacks would have spelled victory for the rebels were it not for the propitious arrival of the Spanish armada.
February 24, 1937 was a milestone in Cebuano history as Cebu City was granted the charter by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 58 enacted by Congress on October 20, 1936. The late Senator Vicente Rama, formerly representative of Cebu’s 3rd district was instrumental as author and sponsor of the bill. It was at that time that Secretary of Interior and Local Government Elpidio Quirino appointed the mayor and board members of Cebu City in his capacity as representative of Manuel Quezon.
Shortly after the landing of the Japanese army in Cebu City on April 10, 1942, the entire province became the principal Japanese base due to its strategic location and substantial population. Cebu finally saw the light of freedom in March 1945 when American liberation forces landed in Talisay town. Liberation came in full circle in March 1946 and to restore law and order, a civil government dubbed as Philippine Civil Affairs Unit (PCAU) was established in the city.
In April 1965, the entire Christian world focused its attention on Cebu City, considered as the cradle of Christianity in the Far East as it played host to the 400th Anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines. The celebration highlighted the contributions of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Fray Andres de Urdaneta in proselytizing Christianity by way of establishing a Spanish settlement in the province. In a country where Catholics predominate, the conferment of the San Agustin Church to the title Basilica Minore del Santo Niño proved to be a momentous occasion as Rome sent its representative Papal Legate, His Eminence Ildefonso Cardinal Antonuitte.
http://www.cebucity.gov.ph/history
The name Cebu came from the word “SEBU” meaning animal fat. Long before the coming of the Spaniards, it was a fishing village ruled by Rajah Humabon.
Cebu metamorphosed in more ways than one, but always for the better. From a sleepy fishing village to a fledging trading port in 1521, from the first Spanish settlement named Villa del Santisimo Nombre de Jesus in 1575 to a municipality in 1901, Cebu finally became a chartered city on February 24, 1937. Being the first and oldest city in the country antedating Manila by 7 years, having the oldest school and oldest street and being the cradle of Christianity in the Far East (i.e. Magellan’s cross planted in Cebu as a symbol of natives embracing the Christian faith), Cebu is replete with historical firsts.
Miguel Lopez de Legazpi then urged men to construct the oldest and smallest fort in the country: Fort San Pedro. As Spain intensified its colonization efforts, indignant islanders showed opposition by way of intermittent attacks against the colonizers. The rebellion paved the way to the construction of Fort San Pedro, a Spanish military stronghold.
However, the fort fell to the hands of the native Cebuanos when Americans commanded by Commodore George Dewey vanguished the Spanish fleet in December 1898 in the Battle of Manila Bay. With the American reign in full force in 1901, then Senate Pro Tempore and late President Sergio Osmeña, Sr., and then Congressman and Majority Floor Leader in the House of Representatives, the late Senator Manuel Briones vigorously lobbied for Philippine Independence.
The streets of Tres de Abril and V. Rama were the sites of a fierce battle on April 3, 1898 when General Leon Kilat of Bacong, Negros Oriental spearheaded the revolution against Spanish colonialism. The Spaniards sought refuge at the Fort San Pedro and three days of relentless attacks would have spelled victory for the rebels were it not for the propitious arrival of the Spanish armada.
February 24, 1937 was a milestone in Cebuano history as Cebu City was granted the charter by virtue of Commonwealth Act No. 58 enacted by Congress on October 20, 1936. The late Senator Vicente Rama, formerly representative of Cebu’s 3rd district was instrumental as author and sponsor of the bill. It was at that time that Secretary of Interior and Local Government Elpidio Quirino appointed the mayor and board members of Cebu City in his capacity as representative of Manuel Quezon.
Shortly after the landing of the Japanese army in Cebu City on April 10, 1942, the entire province became the principal Japanese base due to its strategic location and substantial population. Cebu finally saw the light of freedom in March 1945 when American liberation forces landed in Talisay town. Liberation came in full circle in March 1946 and to restore law and order, a civil government dubbed as Philippine Civil Affairs Unit (PCAU) was established in the city.
In April 1965, the entire Christian world focused its attention on Cebu City, considered as the cradle of Christianity in the Far East as it played host to the 400th Anniversary of Christianity in the Philippines. The celebration highlighted the contributions of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Fray Andres de Urdaneta in proselytizing Christianity by way of establishing a Spanish settlement in the province. In a country where Catholics predominate, the conferment of the San Agustin Church to the title Basilica Minore del Santo Niño proved to be a momentous occasion as Rome sent its representative Papal Legate, His Eminence Ildefonso Cardinal Antonuitte.
http://www.cebucity.gov.ph/history
Davao City, Now
Experience the daily grind of the Davaoenos as you visit the city’s popular downtown attractions and landmarks.
San Pedro Church
Aerial Shot of Downtown Davao
Nightlife in Davao
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Davao City History
The beginnings of Davao as a distinct
geopolitical entity started during the last fifty years of Spanish rule
in the country. While Spanish sovereignty had been established along the
northeastern coasts of Mindanao down to Bislig as early as 1620, it was
not until the conquest of Davao Gulf area in 1848 that Spanish sway in
these parts became de facto, and Davao’s history began to be recorded.
In that year, Don Jose Cruz de Oyanguren, a native of Vergara,
Guipuzcoa, Spain, having received a special grant from Don Narciso
Claveria, Governor- General of the Archipelago, “to conquer and subdue
the entire gulf district, expel or pacify the Moros there, and establish
the Christian religion....” arrived in Davao as head of a colonizing
expedition comprising 70 men and women. They found an ally in Datu
Daupan, chief of the Samal Mandayas, who saw in Oyanguren’s colonizing
venture a chance to get even with Datu Bago, Muslim chief of Davao Gulf,
who had treated the Mandayas as vassals. Oyanguren’s initial attack
against Datu Bago’s fortified settlement at the mouth of Davao River
proved futile. His ships could not maneuver in the narrow channel of the
Davao River bend (where Bolton Bridge is now located) and was forced to
retreat. He erected at Piapi a palisade for his defense and constructed
a causeway across nipa swamps to the dry section of the meadows (now at
Claveria Street junction), inorder to bring his canons within range to
Datu Bago’s settlement. In the three months that he devoted to
constructing the causeway, Oyanguren had also to fend off Datu Bago’s
harassing attacks against the workers.Finally, late in June help came from Zamboanga. Don Manuel Quesada, Navy Commanding General, arrived with a company of infantry and joined in the attack against Datu Bago’s settlement. The out-gunned defenders, despite their tenacious resistance, finally fled in the cover of night to different Muslim communities in the hope of carrying on the fight some other day.Oyanguren was reported to have peaceful possession of the Davao Gulf territory at the end of 1849, despite lack of support from the government in Manila and his principals in the venture. He campaigned hard among the different tribes --the Mandayas, Manobos, etc. urging them to live in settlements or reducciones in order to reach them for trade and commerce, but to no avail. The Moros** continued to threaten those who collaborated with the Españoles. Little headway was made in economic development of the gulf region.
http://www.davaocity.gov.ph/davao/profile.aspx
Friday, March 2, 2012
A Beautiful Creature It Is!
one of the eagle in the sanctuary of Philippine Eagle Center :)
Our Lovely Tour In The D'Leonor Inland Resort And Adventure Trip!! :) ♥ with BSTM classmates ;))
This was taken inside of the newest Inland Resort in the Davao City. Its D'Leonor Inland Resort And Adventure Trip. They have a lot of activities inside that's for sure the whole group whether a family reunion, an education trip or just a simple getaway will enjoy!
When we went there, it wasn't fully developed yet. They're still working with the mini golf course, the ATV ground and also for the future inside hotels. Even it ain't done yet, they have a satisfying service, and they have lots of things to offer so that guests won't get bored. What I loved about our trip were the epic Zipline, Hanging Bridge, The Crazy Wall Climbing thing, The Tour in the resort and the food! lols
The Zipline was reeeeally awesome! like it can take your soul for a minute! xD and the wall climbing (well, that was my first time same with the Zipline) was also crazy! never thought Imma do it!
I had so much fun! especially when the night comes, because we enjoy the wavepool a lot! it was really a good time for me and my classmates. It was a sure bonding time!
That day was really a blast! We are planning to go back there, and we hope this time around were gonna try the things that are now done developing! :D
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