Ortigas Center, Pasig City

About Ortigas Center

When I was still in Romblon, I didn't expect that my career would be boosted here in Metro Manila, particularly in Ortigas Center, Pasig City. It was in 2008 when I started working in a BPO, but it's my first time adding this place in SirangLente or TravellingCup. Ortigas Center has a lot to offer, from the five-star hotels with world-class facilities, restaurants serving mouth-watering delicacies made by people from different parts of the world, call center companies serving different languages, and many others.

Cebu Travel Guide: Best Tourist Spots, Islands, and Adventures

📌 Table of Contents

• About Cebu
• How to Get There
• Top Tourist Spots in Cebu
• Sample Itinerary and Budget
• Where to Stay in Cebu
• Travel Tips and Reminders
• Related Posts

About Cebu

Cebu, often referred to as the “Queen City of the South,” is one of the top travel destinations in the Philippines. It combines historic Spanish-era sites, vibrant island life, and adventure-filled mountain escapes. Whether you're a culture buff, beach lover, or nature enthusiast, Cebu has something for you.

Getting a Copy of NSO Birth Certificate at SM

An NSO or PSA Certified Birth Certificate is one of the most important documents that you should furnish from the government. Birth certificates are needed for employment, school, and to request other IDs. So, to get 1 valid ID, you should submit 2 valid IDs. Hahaha. Despite the fast technology, let's accept the reality that requesting documents from the government agencies needs more time and effort. To resolve this old problem, government agencies like NBI, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, DFA, and other offices placed their kiosk inside the SM Supermalls and Robinsons nationwide.

Cavite - Tourist Spots, Travel Guide, Itinerary & Hotels

Jump to: About Cavite | Top Attractions | How to Get There | Suggested Itinerary | Estimated Budget | Where to Stay | Travel Tips | FAQs

About Cavite

Cavite, known as the “Historical Capital of the Philippines,” is rich in colonial heritage, nature parks, and vibrant food culture. From Tagaytay’s cool climate to Corregidor’s war stories, Cavite offers a mix of adventure and nostalgia just a few hours from Metro Manila.

Memories of my Olympus Camera

My Olympus Tough digital camera is now five years. With this span of years I was able to capture beautiful, stunning, and vibrant memories because of its lens. Regardless of scenes, either mountains, historical sites, beaches, underwater, nature, and many others, Olympus Tough is really strong in bringing a great outcome. Photos below are just some of the dramatic images taken outdoors using my Olympus Tough TG-320.

5 Days Backpacking in Mindanao (Surigao, Agusan, Camiguin)

Table of Contents:

• Backpacking Overview
• Surigao del Sur Top Tourist Spots
• Agusan del Norte Stunning Attractions
• Camiguin Spectacular Destinations
• Final Thoughts

Backpacking Overview

Our original plan was to hike Mt. Dulang-dulang and Mt. Kitanglad, but because of the question: “gusto nyo ba?” it was changed to backpacking in Northern Mindanao. It happened for a very, very short time. So from Malaybalay, Bukidnon, we rode on a bus with a Cagayan signboard and alighted at Agora Terminal. At the terminal, we rode in a bus with a Butuan signboard and alighted at Butuan Terminal. Then, another bus ride to Mangahoy, Bislig, Surigao del Sur. Our first destinations are the majestic tourist spots in Surigao del Sur.

A Portrait of Love in Romblon

Traveling Back To Romblon

My plan for the first week of January 2017 was to travel and visit all the islands of Romblon, capture stunningly gorgeous photos, and publish them. What a good coincidence, my first photo for 2017 is not about a gorgeous tourist spot or historical landmark – it is about love. These photos were taken when I was en route to Romblon, inside a RoRo vessel, traveling on the Romblon straight, with not-so-calm weather.

Old Churches in Bicol

Table of Contents:

• San Francisco Church, Naga City
• Tigaon Church
• San Jose Church, Camarines Sur

San Francisco Church, Naga

Naga City is famous in terms of religious fluvial procession that usually starts and ends at a church. Speaking of which, did you know that Bicol region also has its own historical and heritage churches? Let’s start with the San Francisco Church in Naga City. I wasn’t able to touch or enter this old structure because we literally passed by this church. Good thing that my shutter was quick and I was able to capture this gorgeous church. I did research online and found out that this church was erected in 1578. Same as with the other old churches in the Philippines, it was made up of bamboo, wood, then reconstructed into a brick structure in the 17th century. The structure that we are seeing today was constructed in 1957, after the Second World War. Historically speaking, the church’s parish served as the interrogation and persecution site during the Spanish colonization in the Philippines.

The Supermoon

About Supermoon

Two days ago, when I noticed that the moon had extraordinary brilliance, and just today, I accidentally saw a Supermoon article online. So I searched, and here's what I found on Wikipedia. A Supermoon is the coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach the Moon makes to the Earth on its elliptical orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size of the lunar disk as seen from Earth. According to NASA: "When a full moon makes its closest pass to Earth in its orbit, it appears up to 14 percent bigger and 30 percent brighter, making it a supermoon." The next Beaver Supermoon that's this close and full will be on Nov. 25, 2034.

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Special Thanks

November 2015, I celebrated my birthday on the summit of Mt. Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines. It was the most unforgettable adventure in my twenty something years of existence. I am still aiming for more! More travel for the next few years. Sa lahat ng mga bumati ngayong araw ng aking kapanganak, sa aking pamilya, sa aking mga kaibigan, sa mga taong walang humpay ang pagsuporta – MARAMING SALAMAT PO! Pipilitin kong magampanan ang mga tungkuling nakaatang sa aking mga balikat para sa ikauunlad ng ating sambayanan.