Kansi

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Kansi is the Ilonggo version of beef sinigang, but what makes it different is the ingredient used to make it sour. We use a wild native vegetable called Batwan, which grows in the Panay & Negros islands. Batchoy is a more popular dish, but our version is a must-try! We use premium pork chicharon for … Read more

Oldest Stone Defense Structure

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Oldest Stone Defense Structure: Torre de Nstra. Sra. de Guia This tower fort was built in 1587 as part of strengthening Manila’s southern and seaside defenses. The tower originally rose to a height of 12.8 meters, with rooms for workshops and barracks. However, due to bad construction and sandy foundations, the tower started to crack. … Read more

Binondo: Oldest Chinatown in the World

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Binondo: Oldest Chinatown in the World The district of Binondo was established by Governor-General Luis Perez de Dasmarinas through a decree in 1594. This makes Binondo the oldest organized Chinatown in the World. The district serves as the home of the city’s Christian Chinese population. Binondo would eventually go on to become the main business … Read more

Oldest Parks: Mehan Gardens and Luneta Park

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Oldest Parks: Mehan Gardens and Luneta Park During the late 1700s, the suburbs immediately outside Intramuros were demolished, leaving a vast empty field. In 1820, work was completed on a small promenade south of Intramuros along the seaside. This became known as the Paseo de Luneta. Together with the nearby Bagumbayan Field (containing barracks and … Read more

Pagatpatan

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Pagatpatan It’s high tide at the beach in Sta. Filemona, Alburquerque, Bohol. Locals call their place Sta. Fe. Located in Purok 1, the beach is called “Pagatpatan” owing to the type of mangrove growing abundantly in the area. Do you know that mangrove forests are carbon-rich ecosystems? Mangrove forests are Marine Protected Areas as they … Read more