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| 23rd November 2008 Aluel | Hi Kababayan! - From: Filipino’s Diaspora in America “Was supposed to go to pagsanjan and came across your blogs. Read a couple of them and learned a lot. Was saddened though by the latest entry you made when i found out that like many people I know, you have left the country already. I bet a lot of people learned from your blogs and trips. Hopefully you will still continue doing them. I wish you and Val all the best there in the US. Perhaps what saddens me most is that a person (unlike most people I know who prefers to travel abroad) who loves this country and promotes it very much is now away. I believe though that everything happens for a reason. May He continue to shower you and Val's life with blessings upon blessings!”- Adrian sent last Nov. 19 Hi Adrian! Thanks for taking time to read my blog. It was so timely that you sent it on my birthday. I share the same sentiment about how sad it is that we have to leave the Philippines. But as I have said in my article, we need to open our horizon and experience different opportunities. Don’t worry as of date. My love for my country grows more and more each day. I further come to realize how the Philippines is blessed in so many ways. My wife and I look forward visiting home next year. Thanks for your comment. This has inspired me to write my next blog. More power to you. God bless! |
| 10th November 2008 anonymous | Villacarolina beach resort in Bolinao - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan if you are going to Bolinao. i suggest you stay at Villacarolina. the accomodation prices are just right. the owners (ate carol and jan) will make you feel at home. they have ppols, hammock at jacuzzi . super bait ng owners and you will not believe they are hands on talga sa lahat ng guest nila. ate carol will surely take care of all your needs. the best part is.. if you get hungry anytimie, they will cook for you. go and visit enchanted cave too and patar beach |
| 8th November 2008 precious | - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan i love bolinao |
| 4th November 2008 miguel | ashbury park! - From: Filipino’s Diaspora in America That's the setting and title of Bruce Springsteen's first album. Awesome! |
| 13th October 2008 Paul Najera | - From: A different side of Puerto Galera Hi Aluel, It’s nice to hear from you. Thanks for your description of the Mindoro Sling. I have read the rest of your delightful accounts of your exploits and travel in the Philippines. You can really write! Thanks for advertising the land of our birth in your site. I wish you were able to visit Agno and write also about the birthplace of your grandpa and that remote little town of Agno in Luzon with its famous Sabangan Beach and Umbrella Rocks in the far flung west of Pangasinan province. It is here in Agno that your grandpa and my mother together with their four siblings first saw the light of day and spent their early years. Circumstances and external influence made most of them and their children seek homes in the big city and beyond. Each went their separate ways and that is why many of us haven’t even seen each other. I regret that when I was with your dad in Manila in 2006 there was no time for us to get introduced to each other. Have you relocated permanently in the USA with your wife? You have a cousin Roderick Kagaoan (son of the late Nicholas Navarrete Kagaoan) who came recently to Toronto with his young wife and son and they are now Canadian landed immigrants. It’s nice to have close relatives living near me in Canada. We are planning to have a grand re-union of the clan in Florida, USA so keep in touch. Tito Paul |
| 12th October 2008 Aluel | Mindoro Sling Concoction - From: A different side of Puerto Galera Ey Tito Paul! Thank you for taking time to visit my site. My work is humbled by your work at http://www.agno.pangasinan.info/(About Pangasinan and my grandfather) I have a lot to learn from your detailed and well crafted writing skills. I am amazed on how you devoted your time to make your family tree and history of your birthplace. I’m a jealous not having a province of my own, instead I adopted that of my lolo’s and coincidentally my wife’s mother (Milagros Labayen-Atienza) province, Alaminos. The absence of one may be the reason I love to travel so much of our regions. You asked about the Mindoro Sling? It has a base liquor of Rhum with Four seasons concoction (pineapple, orange, mango and grenadine). The best Four Seaon’s drink I have tasted are those from Kamayan restaurant or Cabalen where it is made with fresh fruits. The one’s found in Puerto Galera are seldom prepared that way no thanks to ready to drink Del Monte Four season canned drink. Though it complements it better due to the lack of pulp its smoother that way. Just remember when visiting Puerto Galera expect it to be rustic, its still like a baby boracay but at least it’s way lot cheaper. |
| 11th October 2008 Aluel | For More info about Philippine Wood Carvings - From: Pagsanjan, Laguna Road Trip!!! Pls visit other sites http://www.paete.org/abtpaete/ |
| 20th September 2008 Aluel | The best room! - From: The Boutique I go for "I Lust" only room with a bath tub, one of the biggest LCD screens but also the most expensive. Worth it though! |
| 31st August 2008 bessy | Gee, I loved it. - From: The Boutique thanks for posting these photos. I was looking for the best place to stay in tagaytay and thank God I found about The Boutique. It is thrilling to know that there are such rooms as "I LoVE", "I desire", etc. I can't wait to get there. Although the rates are a bit high, i think it's worth it. :) Thanks for the tips and nice photos. :) |
| 13th August 2008 Aluel | Ibm Commonwealth Rocks! - From: Subic, Olongapo - Ocean & Zoobic Adventure Hi Paan! Glad I could help even for a short time. Hope all is well. Adjusting well here at New Jersey. God Bless! |
| 12th July 2008 jane howle | bolinao - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan last 2004, me and my friend stay at rock garden with her boyfriend and her sister... it wasn't too bad, it was good and really nice place to stay in... specialy that it is nera by the sea.... i was just hoping that there is a nearest restaurant not far away at the resort.... cause, early morning i'll get really hangry and need something to eat or even just a coffee... But guys, believe me, bolinao is one of the place that's good to stay in... i love the place.... bolinao is the best!... |
| 12th June 2008 jenny | - From: Hundred Islands, Alaminos, Pangasinan i really love philippines i'm from baguio city but i'm looking for a nice place to hung on.. for relaxation thank u for posting ur pix its really nice the view is eyecaptured... so impressive ...,,tahnk u. |
| 5th June 2008 ariel abarabar | alaminos!!!!!! - From: Hundred Islands, Alaminos, Pangasinan imis my country and my town!!alaminos.the place that u can't resist.go alaminos! |
| 13th May 2008 jean rachel marinas | bolinao... - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan is one of the best place in planet earth!!! i love spending summer here with the whole clan and friends... come and visit bolinao, i bet... you'll never forget this wonderful creation of god. |
| 30th April 2008 yoly s. reyes | mar'08-one of its kind, real paradise - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan We just wanna see the place but after seeing it kahit ala kaming extra clothings with us, we decided to checked in right there and then. We were all mesmerized by the beauty hidden and truly, it was really one of the Treasures of Bolinao. Thank you Mr. Raymund Reyes for being so accommodating. Actually, we decided to be back this coming May for another mesmerizing moment in Bolinao. |
| 26th April 2008 Philanderess | - From: Subic, Olongapo - Ocean & Zoobic Adventure Your story was informative for someone like me whos lucky enough to go to Subic for free, courtesy of our company outing. Do make more stories of your trips. Have great fun out there! |
| 23rd April 2008 lei | Bolinao-Worth of Your Time - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan Bolinao one of the best place that i've been to, 5-6 hours on the road is worth it pride of pangasinan |
| 21st April 2008 cute boy | I love this place - From: Puerto Galera, White beach Your pictures is very nice everyone will see this site will really go to Puerto Galera... I love it white sandy beaches and the weather it rocks.... especially the snorkeling part... you guys rock! what a wonderful galera adventure! :) |
| 13th April 2008 monica | hi - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan bolinao where you can find a lot of Beauty GOD's creation... hope to see you there and ENJOY VISITING IN OUR PLACE!!! |
| 10th April 2008 assunta | treasures of bolinao - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan ive been to treasures of bolinao and we didnt had fun. the place is good but the service is not. the administrators doesnt know how to treat guests. and they even treat their ojt/employees very badly... so sad |
| 9th April 2008 Debbie | Seems nice places to visit with. - From: Subic, Olongapo - Ocean & Zoobic Adventure Hi,, there.. i read a few possitive comments of this publication.. and give me an idea to go in visit the place.. as we planning to go this year.. one of our plan s to visit this Bearch in Subic... hope we will have a good experience .. like u guys,, tnx for ur publication,, Godbless to all ,, wo shared the experience u had..Tnx.,,,, |
| 8th April 2008 Paan | Upgrade :) - From: Subic, Olongapo - Ocean & Zoobic Adventure hi al! uy i found ur travel blog coz i've been searching for a place to stay in subic :) thanks for recruiting some of the agents for upgrade :) good luck :) |
| 7th April 2008 nor de guzman | I agree with all of you! - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan I was there sometime in 2004- (it's been a while) and I enjoyed every minute of my stay. Its beauty is kaleidoscopic- it changes constantly every hour of the day. The pristine blue waters blend with the likewise blue skies and hues of orange and pink clouds. It's a haven yet to be discovered by nature lovers! |
| 6th April 2008 abby llorin | wow! - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan bolinao is my favorite place to go...sarap tlaga mag babad sa dagat.espcially pag full moon.wow! sarap maligo.clear water and white sand talaga.that's why i always tell my friends to visit bolinao.its a breath taking place to go...para kang nasa palawan.sarap talaga!and the food, sarap! alwys fresh...lagi kami nanadyan.coz,my uncle has a beach haus in bolinao.it took us 15mins to go to treasure of bolinao or patar.try nyo...at bablik balikan nyo ito. |
| 6th April 2008 john brian chang | wow philippines!! - From: Hundred Islands, Alaminos, Pangasinan wow! very nice photos!! were planing on doing our yearly barkada outing in pangasinan!! how much would it cause for the boat ride?and is it all day rent? thanks!!hope to hear from you soon!thanks! really nice pics!! |
| 24th March 2008 Mards | Sabik na ko! - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan Hey! you know what me and the whole family are going there this year, and I saw the photos of the beaches of Bolinao parang Boracay! nadagdagan excitement ko! |
| 6th March 2008 Chris | - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan Wow! what a great resort. "treasures of bolinao" This is one of the best resort we have ever been in the Philippines. Our team building went fantastically well. The place is perfect, tranquile, homely atmosphere and very private with a touch of class. We missed seeing a extensive bar, but anyway did not bother us at all. If this place is well polished its near to a "aman polo" at Raphels Club in Singapore. Tariff is not for weak spender and again it reflects to the nature of their market. Thumps up. See you again treasures. |
| 6th March 2008 jim | bro - From: Puerto Galera, Tamaraw Falls & ATV adventure! hey nice blog hope you can post some more adverntures of you! thanks for the infos bro keep it up! |
| 22nd February 2008 Paul Najera | A different side of Puerto Galera - From: A different side of Puerto Galera In all my travels in the Philippines I have never to Puerto Galera yet although I have heard of it often even while I was working as a young man in Ayala, Makati, a different Makati then in years gone by. I enjoy reading your stories. Next time I come to visit I will try the Coco Aroma's Mindoro Sling in Puerto Galera. I wonder what the liquor (?) is made of. . Paul, Toronto, Canada |
| 24th January 2008 Chin | excellent - From: The Boutique Hi guys! thanks for this post. I'll surely visit this place. |
| 4th January 2008 jill | - From: Paco Park Proposal ur such the ideal guy! sigh |
| 9th December 2007 Aluel | When Renting Boats - From: Taal Lake & the Boutique Revisited When renting boats. Go directly to the Talisay road, Brgy Leynes or closer. It means by pass all the sales people at the Tagaytay rotonda and traverse down. Just tell them you got a contact already & just want to go to talisay. They will charge you if they go along or ask you to follow their motorbike. It's a long winding road say 10 mins going down. When u haggle for the boatride at Talisay you save around P500 from the ussual P2500. The boat ride costs us P2000 from the Taal lake & back. The mini-resort named Touristers Picninc place. we got it from will have some shower facilities for you to change. Nothing fancy. Always bring extra clothes like your going for a swim (even underwear). Cheap kinds of towels are sold at cost (P200) expensive for the type so bring your own. Expect to get wet so they provide plastic coats & life vest. The plastic gets riped of so might as well enjoy the spash! Expect strong waves on the Ber or cold months the east winds are called "Amihan" while west winds are called "Habagat". from theon summer monhths March- May waves are calmer. |
| 9th November 2007 Aluel | Wooden bags - From: Pagsanjan, Laguna Road Trip!!! For those inquiring about the Wooden signature bags, Its right beside Exotic Restaurant. I can't recall how to get there though, but I'm sure just ask the hotels in that area and look for the resto named "Exotic Restaurant". I hope this helped even a bit. Sorry for very late reply been so busy...with new work :) |
| 14th September 2007 Aluel | Contact #'s - From: Puerto Galera, Tamaraw Falls & ATV adventure! Contact # ‘s Mendelluke Suites - 09165002670 Lyn Tricycle Driver -0905869818 - Ronald Tour Guide - 09059559490 - Jenn M ATV - 0927 964 6464 |
| 6th September 2007 jepoy | - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan maganda yung place tsaka yung view nakakarelax great alternative to crowded boracay kaso noong pumunta kami last april mahina ang air conditioned ng mga kwarto nag paflactuate ang kuryente tsaka yung food nila very expensive sana magawan nila ng paraan kasi ang ganda talaga ng place and were planning kasi to go back kung okey n |
| 13th June 2007 digital_explorer | 3rd largest mall in the world - From: Philippines- Mall Crazy! I visited the mall last March 2007 during my 3-week visit to Manila after more than a year studying abroad. Im impressed how the mall was developed and almost 2 hours I havent completed my mall tour. REYgards |
| 13th June 2007 digital_explorer | Nice place - From: Tagaytay Food trip! Tagaytay is always an alternative place to unwind from Manila's scene. It seems that the accommodation is quite ok. REYgards |
| 4th June 2007 chris | very useful - From: Pagsanjan, Laguna Road Trip!!! hey thanks guys, appreciate it, looking for somewhere to stay there with my girlfriend - your site beats tripadvisor.com anyday! |
| 9th May 2007 pen | tamaraw (my butt) falls!! - From: Puerto Galera, Tamaraw Falls & ATV adventure! ei al! finally go to see your blog! anyway, it was a nice getaway for the 3 of us! Eventhough i lost my butt during the ride to tamaraw falls, it was a great escape nevertheless. hope to be part of your blog sometime soon again! Godbless! |
| 6th May 2007 janet | cebu - From: Subic, Olongapo - Ocean & Zoobic Adventure hi im from cebu.. reading ur experience in subic gives us information about what ocean & zoobic adventure is... at the same time help us plan for our future trip there (since we havent been there yet everrr). Great trip especially for our 2 kids... YOU ARE SUCH A WONDERFUL COUPLE and i pray God will bless you forever... take care guyzzz... and thank u 4 havng ds travelBlog... |
| 28th April 2007 candy and jenny | wanna ask - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan we're planning to go in Bolinao this May5-6.... but all of us have no idea how much money to prepare... and do we need to contact the resort first? thanks Please kindly email me at mykhendeeh15@yahoo.com or jnterana@yahoo.com |
| 25th April 2007 abel | - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan try nyo, rock garden. resort maganda. ung beach k lang. meron silang dorm type na room. good for 10 to 15 persons. 4k kung walang aircon. 6k kung meron. gud luck. try nyo din bing's beach resort. medyo malayo pero afrodable naman. |
| 22nd April 2007 rey ramos | I missed this place - From: Subic, Olongapo - Ocean & Zoobic Adventure Wow congrats for a very descriptive travel blog about Subic. I used to work with SBMA and during that time there were not much of attractions compare now. The place is really refreshing to spend weekends. By the way, you can visit my blog as well: http://digitalnvironmentalist.blogspot.com/ http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/member/curious_tan/ thanks and best regards, rey |
| 22nd April 2007 rey ramos | well done! - From: Puerto Galera, Tamaraw Falls & ATV adventure! It is very refreshing to view your photos. I did a short to the Phils last month, but I dont have time to visit again the place. by the way, you can visit my blog as well. thanks. http://digitalnvironmentalist.blogspot.com/ http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/member/curious_tan/ hope you join my location trivia as well. Thanks and regards, Rey |
| 21st April 2007 LA | So sweet! - From: Paco Park Proposal Awwwww.... That was sooo sweet Manuel! Este Aluel! :) |
| 11th April 2007 Mark | Treasures of Bolinao - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan We thank you for the management and staff of Treasures of Bolinao. Our wedding was done brilliantly. Everybody enjoyed food, drinks, service with relazing atmosphere. Thank you very much. I will definately come back every at our wedding anniversary. Thanks to Jane for searching this enique so beautiful place. I love you people. See you soon. |
| 11th April 2007 babesbong | nature's best - From: Treasures of Bolinao, Pangasinan we've been to the treasures of bolinao just this holy week and we truly enjoyed the beautiful pristine waters and wonderful nature. A truly amazing place to unwind and relax. Although there's scarcity of water at times and in need of housekeeping improvement (door locks in comfort rooms) the place is still worth visiting just don't you expect too much or else you'll get disappointed. |
| 2nd April 2007 aaron | asking for ur help - From: Puerto Galera, White beach hey,, just wanna ask if you guys have contact number to vmresort,? could u please teach me to have a reservatation for that particular resort, my friend and i actually planning to go there by next week, do you think it is possible for us to have a reservation there?, i hope ill have your response,thank you |
| 22nd March 2007 Majo | - From: Puerto Galera, White beach nice pics =) anyway... can i possibly get the contact number of south of the border resort? my friend recommended it to me but had no idea what the contact number is na... thanks =) |
| 17th March 2007 fyne | so thankful - From: Subic, Olongapo - Ocean & Zoobic Adventure thank you for posting this... it's really a big help for me since we are planning to visit ocean adventure and zoobic this April... and it will will be our first time...with 2 kids..in tow thanks ...more trips! |
