A Walk Through Philippine Postal Heritage

Posted by Lakwatsero in Events, Information, Travelogues on 28. May, 2010 | 1 Comment

Not everybody knows that the very first stamp in Asia was issued in the Philippines on February 1, 1854. Some carries a genuine error in printing the word “corros” rather than “correos”, which are valued by avid stamp collectors due to its rarity. I assume, very rare also knows that the world’s first stamp that [...]

A Glimpse of Metropolitan Theater

Posted by Lakwatsero in Architectural Landmarks, Historical, Spots on 19. May, 2010 | 10 Comments

You may be passing by her everyday. She, who was a victim and managed to survive the war. She, who was a witness to the bombings, powerful calamities, and countless demonstrations. She, who stood still amid the ever changing cityscape of Manila. She, who was neglected and forgotten. The classic and beautiful Manila Metropolitan Theater. [...]

Manila Summer Scramble 2009: Adventure Race in the City

Posted by Lakwatsero in Events on 08. Jun, 2009 | 4 Comments

Couchsurfers from different part of the Philippines and the world converged at the Oblation monument in front of Quezon Hall or the UP Administration Building of Diliman on the last day of May this year for their last hurray for the summer of 2009, the first ever Manila Summer Scramble. Photo by Greg Galang Manila [...]

Manila

Posted by Lakwatsero in Destinations, Luzon on 26. Jun, 2008 | 4 Comments

In celebration of the Manila’s founding anniversary, Lakwatsero is featuring my beloved city.

The Philippine capital Manila is a unique blend of east and west. It is home to more than a million and a half inhabitants and is dubbed as the center of government, culture and education of the country.

The rich history of the city is dated [...]