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Or rather, El Nido captured us. Remember that this fledgling wanderer vowed in a past article: Let this be my vow – “John will reach El Nido this year!” Well, I did. Or, errr… I got married first, then we headed for El Nido, Palawan. This is me photoblogging that experience, or attempting to do [...]

Calatagan Batangas has many beach resorts including the art-filled guesthouse called Banak House Calatagan, others like the Ronco Beach Resort in Brgy. Bagong Silang, Playa Calatagan in Brgy. Sta. Ana, the Golden Sunset Resort in Brgy Uno, and Lago de Oro Resort where one can go wakeboarding, Villa Agustina, Nacua. These are well known local places for relaxation and respite from all of the week’s work.

Inside, we have more photos of Calatagan Beach and information on how to get there from Manila.

Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) is a 94-kilometer four-lane expressway north of Manila . Going to Subic, Tarlac and Baguio is now easier, faster and more convenient with the completion of the SCTEX. SCTEX   is divided into two sections—the 50.5-km Subic-Clark span and the 43.27-km Clark-Tarlac section. The cost of traveling along the highway depends on the [...]

The district is also considered as the Business Capital of the Philippines and contains most main offices of the major companies in the Philippines.You’ll find all sorts of businesses and huge companies such as banks, multinational companies, telecom companies. Makati Central Business District is one of the busiest places in the Philippines.

Inside, we have more photos of The Makati Central Business District(CBD)

Anawangin is a beach cove in the town of San Antonio in Zambales. It’s a crescent shaped cove with a white sand beach and surrounded by pine trees. This place is very peaceful, quiet, and a great place to enjoy the weekend outside of Manila.

Inside, we have more photos of Anawangin beach and information on how to get there from Manila, as well as loding and other activities.

If you have a good memory, you will remember the initial buzz concerning the opening of Splash Island Resort in 2005. After just a few weeks of publicity, it seemed like everybody wanted to go Southwoods Ecocentrum in Biñan, Laguna to experience the newly opened water park. You remember this commercial? Yeah, I think we [...]

There is no denying it — summer has hit downtown Manila. It rekindles our old friendships with air-conditioned rooms, swimming pools and beaches. Are you ready for a trip — a real out-of-town TRIP for your body mind and senses? Right about this time last year, my good friend and blogger Ailene Ponce and a [...]

Pilipinas.PH’s resident wanderer and photo-guy Gerry D went off to invade Southern Luzon just recently, camera and loving wife in tow. These gorgeous shots of Lake Sampalok in San Pablo City, Laguna just reminds me that I haven’t traveled the outskirts of Manila in a while. Maybe that ought to change soon for the Philippines outside of the metro is just beautiful.

If you haven’t been gallivanting around Laguna, this Laguna native strongly encourages you to do so. We all know about Los Baños/Calamba and the hot springs. But there is so much more to Laguna than just being the default family outing destination during summer or Holy Week. Take Liliw, for example. It is an absolutely wonderful place to go to, especially if you’re the type to enjoy the journey as much as the destination. Let Pilipinas.ph convince you about Liliw, Laguna.

Here are photos of the Sto. Nino fiesta as celebrated in Balubaran, Malinta, Valenzuela. The Feast of the Sto.Nino (child Jesus) is held every 3rd Sunday and is celebrated in different parts of the country, the more popular celebrations are at
- Tondo in Manila
- Cebu (Sinulog)
- Kalibo, Aklan with their Ati-atihan dance which is also performed and mimicked throughout the country.