Simbahan ng Binangonan Historical Marker

Simbahan ng Binangonan Historical Marker Yesterday morning, 21 October 2021, on the occasion of the 400 year anniversary of the Santa Ursula Parish, the National Historical Commission of the Philippines unveils the “Simbahan ng Binangonan” historical marker. NHCP OIC, Executive Director Carminda R. Arevalo and Bishop Francisco M. De Leon, D. D., of the Diocese … Read more

Manila Bay Dolomite Beach Regulations

Manila Bay Dolomite Beach Regulations Dolomite Beach is now open! Visitors may visit the beach from 8:00am to 6:00pm daily, provided that prescribed health protocols are observed. As it reopens, there are a few simple rules and regulations that must be followed. Check these out!   Manila Bay Dolomite Beach Regulations No Swimming, No Smoking, … Read more

Intramuros History

Intramuros History Intramuros was initially called Ciudad Murada or Walled City and it was the capital of the Spaniards in the Philippines. Beginning in 1580, it took almost 300 years to complete its walls, forts and bastions. The Walled City served as the primary defense against invasions and attacks from land and sea — the … Read more

Old Provincial Jail of Ilocos Sur

Last week’s National Museum of the Philippines’ feature of its Built Tradition Thursday was the Old Provincial Jail of Ilocos Sur, one of three and the largest thereof, of the buildings that now comprise the National Museum of the Philippines’ Ilocos Regional Museum Complex. The complex is located along Calle Burgos in the Historic Town … Read more

28th World Travel Awards Nominees

28th World Travel Awards Nominees Several places in the Philippines were nominated in five categories of the 28th World Travel Awards. Panglao Island, Bohol: World’s Leading Beach Destination 2021 Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, Palawan: World’s Leading Dive Destination 2021 Siargao Island, Surigao Del Norte: World’s leading Island Destination 2021 Intramuros, Manila City: World’s Leading Tourist … Read more