I was in Coron last October with the ISD divers and friends for a dive trip and tour, my third time to visit the place known for great underwater scenery, wreck diving, beautiful white sand …
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The Forgotten Forts of Romblon
During the Spanish colonization of the Philippines, the Spaniards built the twin fortresses of San Andres and Santiago on the two adjacent hills in the town of Romblon. For centuries, the twin forts made of …
Continue readingJourney to Romblon: Batangas to Romblon by RoRo
Halfhearted and without an extensively researched itinerary, I woke up Saturday morning of October 30, the start of Halloween long weekend for 2010, packed my bags, rode a bus to Batangas Port and purchased a …
Continue readingPanag-apoy: Sagada’s Way of Remembering the Departed
Every first of November, Sagadians gather at the cemetery to remember their departed loved ones. But instead of lighting traditional candles, they use woods of old pine trees locally called “saeng“, a flammable wood from …
Continue readingBanana Island of Coron, Palawan
Banana Island, officially named as Dicalabuan Island, is one of the jewels of Calamianes, two hours by boat from mainland Coron.
Continue readingChasing Waterfalls in Iligan City
Iligan City, the capital of Lanao del Norte, dubbed as the City of Majestic Waterfalls, is home to 23 waterfalls scattered in its lush green forest area. Two of which, the popular Tinago and Maria Cristina …
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