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From the Caves and Rice Terraces to Matabungkay Beach

Asia » Philippines » Batangas » Matabungkay February 14th 2008

As early as January, we planned a Valentine’s adventure in Sagada and Banaue on Feb, 13-16. All the preparations were done. We both filed for our vacation leave in the office for Feb. 14 and 15. I made some research on the places to see, things to buy and foods to eat. Our itinerary was already final and budget was computed and earmarked. We already made a booking for 1 night at George’s Guest House in Sagada and the next night at Banaue Hotel. We were so excited then until a bad news came about Lola Abe (my husband Freddie’s grandmother). She was dying. A week before Valentine’s day, Lola Abe died. Freddie, who grew up with Lola Abe, was so affected especially on the day of the interment. We went to Marinduque to pay our ... read more

Matabungkay Beach Resort

Asia » Philippines » Batangas » Matabungkay September 18th 2007

Matabungkay Beach Resort

VirgoGirl98

Last March 25-26, 2007 the whole family went to Matabungkay Beach Resort at Lian Batangas to celebrate my niece’s(Marielle) 3rd birthday. The whole family consists of Celeste family(Tita Cleo, Tito Jess, Jam and Niknok); Dianne and RJ with little Adriel; Ate Cherry and Marielle, Nanay, me, Jerome and Mel. We stayed at their senior suite room which has 2 bedroom with Queen sized bed, Cable TV, Mini Bar Lounge & Dining Area, Hot & Cold Shower and Spacious Verandah. The room was comfortable for all of us, the only downside is that there was no sink to wash the dishes. We particulary enjoyed the swimming pool but not so much the beach. We had our own food but we ordered some on the hotel which was really overpriced! According to its website: “Once discovered, never forgotten…” ... read more

Day At a Floating Cabin

Asia » Philippines » Batangas » Matabungkay February 28th 2007

Playing with Our Lunch

josworld

Day 3 of our Philippines Trip was spent on a floating cabin in Matabungkay (Batangas). We got the floating cabin for free 'coz the father of a friend of mine is friends with the owner. We ate, joked around, laughed, teased each other, swam...then ate again....this is as fun as it gets. Highlights: 1) Someone puts a fish in my cousin's swimsuit 2) Dared to eat raw fish 3) Freed "Lapu-lapu", the fish that Francis wants to eat that's still alive. 4) Poured buckets of water with each other 5) Pushed each other into the sea " A Picture is worth a thousand words" - The photos will fill-in the rest..... Cheers !... read more

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The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected President and was ta...more history

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