Naga City is famous in terms of
religious fluvial procession that usually starts and ends to a church. Speaking of which, did you know that Bicol region also has their 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 was able to capture this gorgeous church. I did a
research online and found out that this church was erected in 1578. Same as
with the other old church in the Philippines, it was made up of bamboo, wood
then reconstructed into a brick in 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 interrogration and persecution site during the
Spanish colonization in the Philippines.
Waiting for the Supermoon
Two days ago when I noticed that the moon has extraordinary brilliance and just today, I accidentally saw 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.
Thanks for the Greetings and Support
November
7, 2015, same day as today, 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.
Digging the History of Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery
Today, I can feel the Halloween season; at the office we're already preparing for an amazing costume party with the touch of Disney characters and while searching for a stunning outfit, I encountered a photo of the oldest cemeteries in the Philippines - the reason why I am now posting these photos taken at Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery, in 2014.
On the Summit of Mount Apo | Day 3
Hiking to the summit of Mount Apo - it was the longest night I ever had. When I woke up around 1AM, I did not fall asleep for some reasons. The wind was strong and as it penetrates the fabric of the tent and hits my skin, it was like a knife that cuts because of its temperature. We were also bothered by the bad weather that might affect our ascend to the summit.
THE SULFUR VENTS OF MT. APO
This photo was captured at MT. Apo's sulphur vents. This spot is stunningly gorgeous because of the huge white boulders and the patches of yellow sulphur on the surface. Mt. Apo is one of the mountains in the Philippines with such kind of feature.
Mt. Apo and the Wealth on the Trail
If you’re into hiking and
mountaineering, Mount Apo must be part of your bucket list. Apo is the tallest
mountain in the Philippines lying on few provinces in Mindanao.This photo was captured on November 6, 2015 during our three day Mt. Apo expedition. On the background is a wide carrot plantation with a thick fog formation. More photos? Click here.
Street Style Originals | Best Cap Designs in the Philippines
Aside from mountains, historical
and heritage sites are also part of my blog post. I believe that we can’t reach
our stage today without the richness of the past. This modern generation, it’s
hard to promote history and how we can preserve them; but simple things can
make a difference. When I saw Supremo cap online, distributed by Street Style
Originals, I was thinking that it can create a huge impact to the youth.
Oh My Vans!
My original plan was to buy a
pair of Merrell sneakers but due to unavailability of the item at Robinson's
Metro East department store , I chose Vans classic shoes. Looks great right?
Ready to Drink Cocktails in a Pouch
At the supermarket, I was walking
by the Liquor section when something got my attention - it’s GAZ Ready to Drink
Cocktails in a pouch, it’s like Zesto juice drink. It’s a mix of Apple, Honey
dew, melon and Vodka; 14 Proof and 7% Alcohol by Volume. I'm curious about it so I purchased one. The taste is really good and it's like
the real cocktails that you order in the bar.
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