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Mt. Apo is the tallest mountain in the Philippines, 2,956 MASL. It was a tough journey, but absolutely a life-changing experience for us. Despite its technical factors like the assault and steep trails, extreme coldness, tiring hike and etc. that measured my strength, I was able to conquer my own fears. It's hard to tell and explain, so these photos below will explain more.
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, 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.