Lapu-Lapu monument at the Mactan Shrine by Budots2 Blogs about its islands: 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 […]
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
Welcome back to the last part of our Aurora series. On our way back to Bulacan, we stopped off in Maria Aurora to see the famous “Millenium Tree”, the oldest and biggest Balete tree in Asia. It was off the beaten track but well worth the side trip. Situated in the flats and the beginning
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
San Jose del Monte (abbreviated as SJDM or CSJDM) is a component city, located in the province of Bulacan, in the Central Luzon Region of the Philippines, it is a thriving urban area known for its rich cultural heritage and rapid industrial growth, it sits right next to Metro Manila. About San Jose del Monte
Bacoor City is a component city situated in the province of Cavite, Philippines, is a bustling urban center known for its rich history and rapid development. Located just south of Metro Manila, Bacoor offers a blend of cultural heritage and modern amenities, making it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors. About Bacoor The
General Santos City is a Highly Urban City (HUC) and is known to the locals as GenSan is the regional center as well as the hub for industry and commerce for the SOCCSKSARGEN Region. Once known as the municipality of Buayan in 1947 it absorbed the district of Glan, and in June of 1954 it
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Dasmariñas City know to the locals as Dasma is a component city located in the province of Cavite, Philippines, is a rapidly urbanizing area known for its vibrant economy, educational institutions, and historical landmarks. Once a sleepy agricultural town, Dasmariñas has transformed into a bustling urban center, boasting modern amenities while still preserving its rich