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Vote for Tubbataha Reef for the New 7 Wonders of Nature
2008-03-06 13:37:00 A favorite of the moneyed SCUBA divers in the Philippines, Tubbataha reef has been nominated in the ongoing selection of the New Seven Wonders of Nature . This is a call to all Filipinos or anyone to vote for Tubbataha to be included in the list where the reef is currently struggling at the 30th place. Please see this link for the live ranking. You can see the Vietnamese and Bangladeshis/ More About: Vote , Reef
Bienvenido a Zamboanga Hermosa!
2008-03-05 14:38:00 "Bienvenido aqui na Zamboanga" what greeted Tutubi in Asia's Latin City's Zamboanga International Airport where people speak Chavacano, a Spanish Creole language (or simply pidgin Spanish). There were so many policemen at the airport, not because there's trouble, but due to an on-going security conference, incidentally, held at Tutubi's hotel: Garden Orchid Hotel. A stone's throw,literally, More About: Hermosa
An Island in Caliraya Lake
2008-03-02 02:44:00 Lake Caliraya evokes memories of Tutubi's childhood particularly the nearby Japanese Garden. It's a man-made lake created by the Americans by flooding a valley of the Sierra Madre mountains to generate hydroelectric power. It's populated with largemouth bass.A recent free tour of Caliraya was arranged with a jeepney owner from Paete with pictures of the nameless island in Caliraya:Banca (native outrigger boats) of the lakeBoat boarding timewashing clothes: a typical scene of rural life in the Philippines near rivers and lakes (that contribute to water pollution, btw)bahay kubo on the lake shorethe ever loyal guard dog at the boat bowthe basic bahay kubo accomodation on the small island owned by the Anonuevo family (Tutubi even offered to buy the property if it's for sale...but that's just a joke). You may also pitch tents for camping funKids playing on the beach...watch out children, folks here still think water of the lake sucks people forunknown reasons...mainly superstition ... More About: Island , Filipinas , Laguna , Lakes , Lake
The Traditional Egg Offering to St. Clare
2008-03-01 14:27:00 Jaz, an events coordinator in the corporate world, keeps a checklist of things to do in every event she's planning. Most noticeable in her list is the offering of eggs to St. Clare at the Monasterio de Santa Clara to help pray for good weather.The Monasterio de Sta. Clara, a popular monastery originally located in Intramuros before the war, is where nuns of the Order of Saint Clare of Assisi (known as the Poor Clares) lead a life of prayer and strictly follow the vow of poverty. The cream-colored church is where by tradition, people come with offerings (usually eggs) and ask the saintly nuns to pray for good weather.devotees to St. Clare leave their prayer requests hoping for solutions to their from simple problems to miracles Regarding the traditional offering of eggs, Philippine National Artist for Literature, Alejandro Roces, in his book Fiesta, theorized that Sta. Clara's name has something to do with it for the word clara, in the language of Castille, means ?fair weather? (pa... More About: Churches , Filipinas , Metro Manila , Traditional
Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo
2008-02-26 14:33:00 Similar to Our Lady of Manaoag Shrine in Pangasinan, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage in Antipolo City attracts pilgrims from all over the country particularly people intending to travel, work abroad or blessing new cars/vehicles. This belief in Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Nuestra Senora De la Paz Y Buen Viaje) has its roots, historians say, that the miraculous icon has sailed back and forth between Manila and Acapulco (Mexico) eight times and on several occasions was credited with protecting the galleon from pirates, and Dutch/British blockades. picture of Antipolo Church. too bad the sky turned cloudy just as Tutubi passed by.History of Antipolo Church on the NHI markerFiesta in Antipolo is during the month of May while mass schedules follow the usual Sunday masses.Antipolo Tourist Traps and Tips:For those who want to have their cars and vehicles blessed, proceed directly to the Parish office to make your donation (of any amount) then show your receipt to the priests and ... More About: Pilgrimage
Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Manaoag in Pangasinan
2008-02-22 14:37:00 A favorite pilgrimage site for Catholics, the Our Lady of Manaoag, revered patroness of the sick, the helpless and the needy draws the faithful to the shrine in Manaoag, Pangasinan .History of Manaoag shrine dates back to 1605 by its establishment by the Dominicans. The present church is a showcase of Romanesque architecture (the same one used by the Baclaran Church).The ivory image was brought from Spain by way of Acapulco and venerated by many faithful Catholics who flock to the site on pilgrimages.Manaoag Shrine Mass Schedules according to the official website:Monday - Friday every hour 5am - 11am Saturday - every hour 5am - 12nn & 4:30pmSunday - every hour 5am - 12nn, 3pm & 4:30pmFeast of Senora de Manaoag: The fiesta of the Lady of the Most Holy Rosary popularly known as Señora de Manaoag, is celebrated on the third Wednesday after Easter Sunday.Telephone number: +63.75.529.0132How to get to Manaoag from Manila:Commute: Bus companies Five Star, Victory Liner, and Dagupan Bus... More About: Pilgrimage
Visita Iglesia: A Pilgrimage Guide to Manila's Churches, Cathedrals and Bas
2008-02-20 15:29:00 Holy week is just around the corner and possibly many Catholics are planning to perform the traditional Visita Iglesia pilgrimage to seven churches in the city. Herewith is a nice guide and some photos of Manila's old churchesSharing Tutubi's old pictures from his old "baul" of the Manila's old churches (and not so old ones). Note that most of these structures should be preserved for heritage values besides being lasting monuments of Filipino's faith.San Agustin ChurchAddress: General Luna St. corner Real St., Intramuros, ManilaDescription: San Agustin Church, Intramuros -Oldest Catholic Church in the Philippines and the only Church in Intramuros’ original seven that survived the the February 1945 Battle of Manila. Showcase of Earthquake Baroque architecture with interiors painted with trompe-l'oeil. Spanish conquistadors, Miguel López de Legazpi, Juan de Salcedo and Martín de Goiti are buried in a tomb, underneath the church while the nearby crypt (inside San Agustin Museu... More About: Churches , Guide , Pilgrimage
Visita Iglesia: Churches of Laguna and Rizal
2008-02-19 14:23:00 Going on a "bisita iglesia" tour around Rizal province and Laguna via the so-called Laguna Loop? Here's a snippet, names and suggested itinerary for your reference. Traditional Visita Iglesia during Holy Thursday requires visiting seven churches possibly has its roots on the seven churches of Rome (the city of seven hills). Note that pre-war Intramuros has seven churches of which only San More About: Churches
Remembering Iwahig Penal Colony
2008-02-18 13:08:00 Exactly two years ago, a tragic event happened in Palawan that impacted Tutubi's life and outlook in this world particularly in his living on the edge attitude.On the second day of Tutubi and his friends' travel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, the huge white cross of Iwahig Penal Colony, a wall-less prison where prisoners till the land instead of being kept in cells, was the silent witness of a tragedy that's about to happen. The large cross of Iwahig Penal Colony near the maximum security compound (a rather crude attempt on high key effect using Photoshop).It was on a beach near Iwahig, a place called Inagawan, where Tutubi and two of his travel mates survived unassuming yet dangerous waves on an underwater cliff; one of his friends didn't make it alive.The tragic event still lives vividly and remembered...May you rest in peace, Rolan!---Related links:Survivor PalawanPhilippine Crocodiles at Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (PWRCC)Technorati Tags: Iwahig Penal Col... More About: Remembering
Angeles City Food Trip, Anyone?
2008-02-16 15:17:00 After all the hot air balloons were no longer visible on the horizon, Tutubi didn't bother to watch the skydiving, helicopter maneuvers and aerial acrobatics for they're already hungry and Tutubi's camera battery lost juice earlier than usual. Decided instead to go for an impromptu food trip of the city of Angels i.e. Angeles City .First stop: Razon's Halo-halo, not the original branch in Guagua and Angeles City, but a stall inside the grounds of the fiesta. Ordered the usual halo-halo, dinuguan and puto. The halo-halo was its usual sweet sensation but the dinuguan was disappointing.Next stop: Zapata's Cantina Mexicano, an authentic Mexican restaurant near Field's avenue, the (in)famous red light district of Angeles City. Ordered a simple nachos, a simple one sprinkled with jalapeno and black olives with cheese dip (it's simple and lacks the hot punch Tutubi is always looking for). The burrito filled with shredded beef and beans was great however. Didn't order pizza and pasta... More About: Food , Trip
Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway SCTEx Guide
2008-02-12 16:20:00 Good new to all motorists planning to spend Holy week in the north: Subic , Tarlac , Zambales or farther, the four-lane Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx), now the country’s longest toll road, will be open to traffic starting March 17 to March 24 from 5:30am to 5:30pm (closed at night due to lack of street lighting) and will cut travel time between the Subic and Clark free ports to 30 minutes More About: Guide
12th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Pictures
2008-02-10 13:41:00 Hast Du etwas Zeit für michDann singe ich ein Lied fuer Dich Von 99 LuftballonsAuf ihrem Weg zum HorizontUp, up, and away...Tutubi didn't turn German, he just remembered the 80's song by German group Nena, "99 Luftballoons" and The Fifth Dimension's "Up, Up And Away" when he made a trip to Clark Field (formerly Clark Air Base and now Clark Economic Processing Zone (CEPZ)), Pampanga. 12th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta Pictures :The fiesta saw 21 hot air balloons fly to the sky in the early morning and last day of the 12th International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. Participating ballooners from 12 countries came with their colorful propane-powered flying machines.the flag raising (or was it flag-descending ceremony where a skydiver delivered the Philippine flag from the skythe propane gas-powered balloons and a "wicker basket" for the pilotsWish you were blue, but "The color of the sky as far as I can see is coal grey" --10000 Maniacs, The Color of the Sky It's just b...
Philippine Living Island Paradise: A Virtual Island-Hopping Tour
2008-02-08 14:47:00 How many islands does the Philippines have? The usual quick reply is not an answer but a question, high tide or low tide?Too many islands yet so little time, whether thinking of living an Island life in the Philippines or just travel and backpacking hopping from island to island, Tutubi will take you to an exhilirating virtual island-hopping around the Philippines' more than 7107 tropical islands-- regardless of height of the tide.The country, geographically divided into three island groups-- Luzon, Visayas and Mindano-- the largest of which is Luzon, the seat of "Imperial Manila," second largest is Mindanao and the Visayas, named after Sri Vijaya empire. The islands visited by Tutubi in his flight chronicles for a virtual guided tour as well as those still on his wish list:Island Fortress of Corregidor, a 45 minute ride from the CCP Complex and politically part of Cavite City takes you back in time during the gloom days of World War 2 in the so called Pacific Theater where defende... More About: Living , Tour , Paradise , Virtual
UST: The Great Raid, Jose Rizal and The Arch of the Centuries
2008-02-02 20:09:00 Have you seen the Hollywood movie "The Great Raid " that co-starred Cesar Montano? It brought to life, and out of oblivion, the daring raid of a Japanese concentration camp in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija during the last world war.Seemingly lost to history, the "Great Raid" in Cabanatuan is not the only one in the annals of history. It was followed by daring dawn raids in Old Bilibid Prison in Manila (now Manila City Jail), University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB) in Laguna and lastly in UST Compound in Sampaloc, Manila. All four were Japanese concentration camps where American prisoners-of-war (POW) were incarcerated.This post serves to commemorate a forgotten event in the historic Battle of Manila in 1945 where POWs were successfully rescued from the UST campus. On February 3, 1945, right after "Ghost Soldiers" successfully rescued prisoners in Cabanatuan, the gates of UST campus were smashed by commando forces led by a Filipino soldier Capt. Manuel Colayco (the lone casualty of ... More About: Jose
A Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi: The Father of India
2008-01-30 13:42:00 This day in 1948, only months after India gained independence, Mohandas Gandhi died when an assassin, a Hindu named Nathuram Godse, angered by Gandhi's benevolence towards Muslims and betrayed the Hindu cause, shot him point blank in New Delhi.Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, called Mahatma or "Great Soul," led a non-violent, civil disobedience campaign against the oppressive British Raj which led to India's independence in 1947.Mohandas K. Gandhi was quoted to have said "If I am to die by the bullet of a mad man, I must do so smiling. There must be no anger within me. God must be in my heart and on my lips." This was on January 28, 1948, two days prior to his assassination.During Tutubi's 3 weeks working, living in India in April 2004, he was able to visit Mumbai's Mani Bhavan museum near Malabar Hill, where Gandhi had lived while visiting the city and was the focal point of his political activities. (Picture of Gandhi bust at Mani Bahvan with Tutubi's two Korean friends)At Madame ... More About: Father , Tribute
Travel Guide: Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna
2008-01-29 15:20:00 Pagsanjan, famous for shooting the rapids of Pagsanjan Falls , is separated from Tutubi's hometown Paete by the towns of Lumban, famous for barong, and the sleepy town of Kalayaan.These information and tips on this world-famous destination close to his home for the cheapest tour of Pagsanjan Falls if you're allergic to usual travel packages offered by travel agencies-- the best guide you'll see on the Internet for this famous tourist spot.Picture of Pagsanjan Falls (right) used with permission from Barok (hey, thanks)The true name of Pagsanjan Falls is Magdapio Falls and actually located in Cavinti town.There is a cave behind the waterfalls named Devil's CaveThe river is called Bumbungan river that cuts through a gorge lined with lush vegetation and various small waterfalls.The 1979 movie Apocalypse Now winner of 1979 Academy Award, Cannes Palme d'Or and Golden Globe winning American film set during the Vietnam War. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starred Martin Sheen, Marl... More About: Travel , Guide , Laguna
A Flowerful Visit to Manila Seedling Bank in Quezon City
2008-01-26 14:48:00 On a lazy Saturday morning, a quick visit to the a "secret garden," a place tucked within a city oblivious to the wonderful collection of flowers, seedlings, saplings, and other landscaping materials made the day for Tutubi in search of some flower seedlings and a bonus photo opportunity.The place, called Manila Seedling Bank , teems with various flowers, plants, trees, herbs and organic vegetables at unbelievable prices you never knew exist in the megalopolis.Just sharing some pictures of flowers: hibiscus (gumamela), bromeliads and exotic orchids below: a small pond of kiapo/kiyapo/kyapo from where Manila's Quiapo district was named afterWhat made Tutubi's day was a garden/store with his "cousin" photo below:A few pictures taken sparingly during a visit that lasted just about an hour...hope you enjoyed them!---How to go to Manila Seedling Bank, Quezon City :Commute: The place is just walking distance from MRT Quezon Avenue station. From Manila, jeepneys bound for Fairview/Philcoa ... More About: Visit
Paypal Funds Withdrawal in the Philippines
2008-01-26 13:02:00 Using eBay in the Philippines using Paypal and yet unable to withdraw funds from your own bank accounts? The news is already here with the opening up of Paypal allowing your funds to be withdrawn from your bank accounts.There used to be a time when Paypal wasn't allowed in the country due to incidents of fraud (committed mostly by foreigners), then opened it up for one-way outgoing transactions, later opened up receiving payments but only through credit cards and lately this news.You need to have a credit card (VISA or Mastercard) or EON debit card from Unionbank to verify your account then enter your Philippine Bank Code for your bank account to be linked and you're all set.Now, Tutubi is really keen on opening an online store and use Paypal to accept payments :PRelated Posts:Philippines Bank Code ListATM Charges and Transaction Fees in the PhilippinesTags: Paypal Philippines, 菲律賓, 菲律宾, 필리핀, フィリピン, Filippine, Philippinen, Filipinas, Filippijnen, Paradi... More About: Funds , Withdrawal
Zambales, Iba Ka Talaga!
2008-01-22 13:58:00 Tutubi's memories of Iba, Zambales include his visits to the pink sand beach-fringed Potipot Island in Candelaria where he just passed by the capital town with it's church (St. Augustine), old houses and large public square. This time, however, Tutubi found himself adrift for a day in Iba and Palauig towns where he visited a black sand beach with few people frolicking early in the morning yet too late for the "Golden Hour" that landscape photographers seek.Zambales has around 100 kilometers of coastline facing the South China Sea where you can also see (and buy) beach front property for sale plucked by foreigners looking for a nice, retirement place.the approach to the beach after the tricycle ride from Palauig. a family frolicking in the early morning waves on the beach's fine black sandpicture of butterfly on a mango tree. Butterflies are cousins of Tutubi :P here's a rare picture of Tutubi, a self-portraitThe trip was just a short one so Tutubi didn't have the time to exp...
Backpacking Philippines Travel Guide
2008-01-19 10:49:00 This Backpacking Philippines Guide and Tips is written particularly for foreigners, tourists and ex-pats, wishing to travel around the country where information, is hard to come by (except those posted by some travel bloggers, of course). This will supplement whatever information and travel guides you already have about Tutubi's beautiful yet underrated Paradise Philippines!Cheap Flights to the Philippines:The cheapest flights to the Philippines are mainly those budget carriers from Singapore (Tiger Airways), Malaysia (AirAsia) or Cebu Pacific flights from Hong Kong, Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur (KL)), Macau, Thailand (Bangkok) , Singapore, China (Guanghzou, Xiamen, Shanghai). No information yet on the cheapest of the cheap flights to the Philippines from the US, Japan, UK, Germany, France or other countries outside of the list.Philippine Visa Requirements:Foreign nationals can visit the Philippines Visa-free for 21 days provided they have a valid passport up to 6 months and a plane tick... More About: Travel
Butuan Regional Museum and Balangay Shrine
2008-01-16 14:41:00 It is a common knowledge of Filipinos that the barangay, the smallest unit of government in the Philippines was named after the balangay (or balanghai), the ancient boat their forefathers used to travel across the seas and got in touch with other Asian civilizations.It's the thrill of actually seeing the sites where the ancient balangay specimens were excavated, rather than being a part of the exhibit of archeology at the National Museum in Manila. True to his being a history buff, right after checking in at Dottie's Place Hotel, hurried for quick lunch of chicken inato at Lutong Bahay ni Aling Cora, finished his work errand for the day and hied off, via a jeepney, to Butuan Regional Museum near the Butuan City Hall where he saw with his own eyes the things that he's been reading all these years. picture of balangay on the butuan tourism brochure. Picture taking is not allowed inside the museum that Tutubi followed even if others blantantly disregarded the rule-- Tutubi is not pa... More About: Shrine
Butuan City: Dottie's Place Hotel
2008-01-15 14:12:00 The landing of Philippine Airlines plane at Bancasi Airport in Butuan was the roughest Tutubi has had possibly due to the short runway of the airport. The plane feltlike it slammed on the runway as if it skidded before taxying to the terminal. This flight was due to Tutubi's "exile" for a few days in the historic city of Butuan in Agusan del Norte, Mindanao for a work errand and seminar. He was booked for few nights stay at Dottie's Place .Traveled alone in this city ahead of all his officemates, checked in at Dottie's Place along Butuan's main artery,Jose C. Aquino Avenue, which would be his home for a few days loaded with official things to do but managed to squeeze sometime to wander around. Tutubi's twin sharing room for he's expecting a companion the following night.Dottie's Place's swimming pool is said to be the largest in Butuan according to his officemate who surveyed tghe areaReview and Comments: Dottie's Place is a nice, cheap hotel in the city with nice facilitie... More About: Hotel , City
Banaue Rice Terraces, Manunggul Jar, Langgal : Philippine National Treasure
2008-01-11 13:56:00 A few weeks ago, Tutubi was asked by a friend, while holding a crisp 1000 peso bill, if he's been to the famous Banaue Rice Terraces. Tutubi replied affirmatively, reached for the P1000 bill, not to pocket it but to explain the other pictures on the reverse side of the Philippine bank note.He went on to explain the meaning and significance of the Banaue Rice Terraces, the langgal and manunggul jar in Philippine culture and national pride.photos of the three national treasures of the Philippines on the P1000 bank note: the rice terraces on the left, manunggul jar at the upper right and the langgal on the lower right.Hagdan-Hagdang Palayan ng Banawe (Rice Terraces of Banaue) is estimated to have been in existence for two thousand years. Tutubi was able to see this "wonderful staircase to the heavens" in 2004 after his tour of breathtaking Sagada and Bontoc Museum with Ferdz as guide. It was raining that time that hindered picture taking. The rice terraces, together with local customs... More About: National , National Treasure , Treasure
San Sebastian Church: Manila's Unique All-Steel Church
2008-01-08 13:08:00 So much has been posted and written on this unique structure, so many cameras clicked their shutters to capture the beauty that is San Sebastian Church , officially called Basilica Minore de San Sebastian, one of the Philippines' minor basilicas but many of them still doubt one thing: that the structure shares something in common with the famous tower in Paris as well the precursor of Ayala Bridge.the magnificent gothic facade of San Sebastian Churchthe lit up altar with a wedding taking place. It's such a popular wedding venuethe dark interiors,taken without a tripod and a canon kitlens. The huge columns and interiors were made to look like marble but actually made of steel to make the structure resistant to earthquakesStained glass windows were made by GermansGothic look of the adjacent building part of Baste, colloquial term of students of the College of San Sebastianceiling paintings done using trompe l'oeil technique to make them look 3-dimensional similar to the ceiling pain... More About: Unique , Steel
Unplanned Photo Shoot and Walking Tour in San Miguel, Manila
2008-01-06 14:28:00 A text message from Ferdz on a Friday night asking for information on San Miguel, Manila , the row millionaires, the seat of power in the Philippines that is Malacanang Palace and the birthplace of eponymous beer: San Miguel Beer, took shape with Tutubi accompanying Ironwulf on a photo shoot on the streets of San Miguel district of Manila.Tutubi, accompanied by J of Catchlyts who joined also on a moments notice, waited for Ferdz at San Sebastian Church in Quiapo, took a few pictures of the all steel church then walked towards Legarda St and Mendiola to San Beda College's Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat by the Benedictine monks. The abbey was closed but the attendant let the group in for picture taking of the dark abbey.picture of Abbey of Montserrat dark interiors, what more with the lights on? Tutubi, as usual, was too lazy to bring a tripod, only Ferdz did :PDue to growling stomachs, the threesome took a quick snack at KFC at the corner of Mendiola and Concepcion Aguila, proceeded... More About: Photo , Tour , Walking , Photo Shoot
Kamayan sa Palaisdaan sa Bay Laguna
2008-01-05 13:29:00 What was initially planned by Tutubi as a return visit to Kamay ni Hesus in Lucban, Quezon and a sidetrip to Kamayan sa Palaisdaan Tayabas also in Quezon turned out into a visit to Calumpang, Laguna to get some lanzones/langsat, coffee seedlings and other herbs including basil (that Tutubi initially thought was taheebo) then a quick drive towards Bay town, famous for monay (local buns), caught sight of Victoria's "mighty duck," into the sister restaurant of Kamayan sa Palaisdaan in Tayabas, Quezon.It was already nearing 12 noon and good thing they arrived a tad early for, after a while, all the huts were occupied and some waited for vacancies not wanting to dine in the place's usual restaurant preferring the floating bahay kubo ambiance.picture of floating native huts near the entrancechildrens' playground even for the young at heartginataang hipon (shrimps in coconut milk) (price: P210), Tutubi's choice though there's only 4 pieces of shrimps.inihaw na talong with bagoong (roa...
A Taste of Switzerland in Makati
2008-01-02 14:23:00 A recent visit to a Swiss-themed fine dining restaurant in Makati , originally owned by a Swiss national. Not too much words but more storytelling using pictures as Tutubi has been awefully busy these past few days. A full-course meal that'll surely whet your appetite :Pthe bar of Old Swiss Innwaiters and servers don uniforms that remind you of Switzerland without the Alpine weathera generous amount of sausages served on "a silver platter" was served. Picture blurred due to Tutubi's hunger-triggered shaky handsthe deliciously good goulash, a spicy soup originally from Magyar country (Hungary)pepper steak, well-done. wonder why nobody seems to eat those bloody steaks here in the Philippines-- because they're rare!fish steak that Tutubi found too fishy for his taste.Nice presentation thoughDessert came with chocolate fondue that tasted like melted Toblerone chocolate served with fruits and marshmallows.Tutubi has no idea of the price but sure is pricey by his standards. The place is... More About: Taste
Cebu Pacific Hidden Charges, Taxes, Excess Baggage and other Information
2008-01-02 05:24:00 Once again, Cebu Pacific is offering their famous P1 domestic seat sale for cheapest domestic airline travel fare in the Philippines. Tutubi gathered these information on hidden charges, taxes and other information based on his own personal experience and others available on the Internet including Cebu Pacific official website.P1 fare, popularly called Piso fare offers only 1P for selected domestic destinations at some given time usually with a limited sale period of a few days covering a "flying time window" of a few months. P1 are the cheapest flights in the Philippines for domestic travelers (next is the seasonal P8 fare for domestic and P888 for internationl flights). Cebu Pacific announces its availability in their mailing list and gets posted quickly on forums and blogs. The best way to get one is to quickly browse Cebu Pacific's website once they announced one then perform a mock flight booking transaction.Go Fares are Cebu Pacific’s starting fare for each destination, off... More About: Information , Taxes , Hidden
Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga Jefferyi)
2007-12-30 05:00:00 This day, December 30, 2007, is the 111th death anniversary of the Philippine national hero, Jose Rizal, who was condemned to die by musketry by the abusive Spanish friars of his day.The Philippines lost a genius that fateful morning, but the very same day 111 years ago, one of the largest eagles in the world, found only in the Philippines, was baptized and given a name: Pithecophaga Jefferyi. This was published officially by the British Ornithologists Club in London on December 30, 1896.That eagle, then called monkey eating eagle, is now known as the great Philippine Eagle ...Picture of Philippine eagle taken during the 2006 Philippine Birdfest using a crappy camera phonePhilippine Eagle Trivia:John Whitehead discovered the large raptor in the island of Samar in 1896.Pithecophaga means "monkey eater," while Jefferyi was named after the father of British naturalist explorer John Whitehead: Jeffery Whitehead. In a country where no tigers, lions or leopards roam as predators, the might...
On Jose Rizal's Retraction: The Great Debate
More articles from this author:2007-12-29 16:30:00 Learning about Jose Rizal's life and works as part of college curriculum is mandated by Republic Act 1425 (RA1425), otherwise known as Rizal Law of 1956, sponsored by the nationalist senator Claro M. Recto. The law also required reading Rizal's scathing novels Noli me Tangere and El Flibusterismo in high school years.At the end of the history lesson on Rizal, professors will always emphasize that after writing his two novels which are obviously attacks against "men in robes," Jose Rizal returned to the fold of the Catholic Church by signing a retraction on the eve of his execution on December 29, 1896 (similar to Voltaire again by the Jesuits).The retraction text was published on the friar-controlled newspapers La Voz Española and Diaro de Manila on the day of execution, and on El Imparcial, the morrow. The retraction document was never shown to curious people not even family of Rizal and was supposedly lost.Almost forty years later, the supposed "original" retraction document wa... More About: Great , Debate , The Great Debate 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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