Mandaue, Mactan view from Tops Lookout by Patrickroque01 Discovering Mandaue: A Hidden Gem in Cebu Nestled in the heart of Cebu Island, this highly urbanized city known as Mandaue is often overshadowed by its more popular neighbors, Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City, which together make up Metro Cebu. Having only 27 barangays and with a […]
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Plaza Rizal, Biñan, Laguna, February 2023 by Raliff Nestor Nacor Biñan City, Laguna: A Blend of Heritage, Progress, and Community Spirit Nestled in the province of Laguna in the Philippines, Biñan City is a Component City known not only as a historical city but also as a thriving urban center that has transformed rapidly over
Entrance to the Enchanted Kingdom in Santa Rosa City Laguna Welcome to Santa Rosa City, Laguna Santa Rosa is a Component City in the province of Laguna, is a vibrant and fast-growing city in the Calabarzon region of the Philippines. Located on the western side of the Laguna de Bay. Known as the “Lion City
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Iloilo Business Park in Mandurriao district, the new central business district of Iloilo City by Patrickroque01 Discovering Iloilo City: A Gem in the Heart of the Philippines Nestled in the Western Visayas Region of the Philippines on the island of Panay is Iloilo City although it is a highly urbanized city it is a vibrant
Lapu-Lapu monument at the Mactan Shrine by Budots2 Discovering Lapu-Lapu City: The Gateway to History and Adventure Nestled on Mactan Island in Cebu, Lapu-Lapu City is a Highly Urbanized City that stands as a vibrant hub of culture, history, and modern development. Known for its rich heritage, stunning beaches, and as a key economic player
Aerial view of Calamba by Patrickroque01 – Taken using my own camera EOS M100 Discovering Calamba, Laguna: A Blend of History, Nature, and Modern Charm Nestled in the heart of Laguna province in the Philippines, Calamba is a component city rich in historical significance, cultural heritage, and natural beauty. Known primarily as the birthplace of the country’s national
Bacolod City Skyline by Xiaoling22 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=153799290 Bacolod City: The City of Smiles in the Heart of the Philippines Sitting on the coast, Bacolod City is a Highly Urbanized Independent City and the provincial capital of Negros Occidental which is part of the Negros Island Group and situated in the
We finally arrived at our destination to the quite little town of Dinalungan after along drive through the coastal hills of Aurora. Dinalungan which is located in-between the resort towns of Dinadiawan, Dipaculao (a barangay so far from its town proper it’s its own town) and Casiguran. Dinadiawan has a great public market where we
After packing up and enjoying a great breakfast prepared by the wonderful staff at our resort, we left Baler (See our last blog about Baler). Continuing to travel north along Highway 112 through Dipaculao. A side note: while most municipalities are reasonably round, square or oblong – Dipaculao and Dinalungan are both skinny and long.
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Welcome back to our continuing our series on our family vacation and our journey through the province of Aurora. After travelling from Bulacan to Aurora over the Sierra Madre Mountains we spent one night at the beach in Baler the provincial capital. We stayed in a resort played on the beach and headed to the