MiddleSide Barracks of Corregidor
It was one of those unplanned trips again that ended up great—and as a history student, a place something to look forward to. It was my first time conquering “The Rock of the Orient.” It is the tadpole-shaped sentinel island that guards Manila Bay from invaders—and indeed it held steadfast in Philippine history. The English name, “Corrector’s Island.” En español, “La Isla de Corregidor.”
The Philippine Flag at North Docks
Thanks to Ivan Henares and Sun Cruises, I, together with bloggers Joel, Cedrick, James, Estan, Claire, Rob, Patricia, Ivan Mandy, and Sir Bobby Aquino of Magsaysay Shipping, we embarked on a 1 hour and 15 minute fast cruise towards the mouth of Manila Bay as the sun is just reaching its rays over the skyline of Manila.
Dec
26
2010
Tranquil Talisay, Divisoriang Tagaytay!
by Berniemack Arellano
December 26, 2010
Binintiang Malaki -- Taal Volcano's most photographed cone/crater
It was Christmas Day, well a lot of urban-dwellers of Manila and its suburbs like to spend some time with the company of family and friends. My family though decided that we go to Tagaytay and pass by Pink Sisters then head on to one of the last “shack cottages” overlooking Taal Volcano and Batangas Province. It was cold and was drizzling when we went there. Tagaytay as expected would be crowded on a long weekend, but we never expected such mass exodus that would unfold later that day. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Batangas, Cavite, get-away, Philippines, sustainability, Taal Lake, Taal Volcano, Tagaytay, Talisay, traffic. Christmas day, urban development