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| 20th May 2007 Cherrilyn | Just came back from Culion May 2007 - From: Exploring the Calamianes (Palawan) I just came back from Culion Palawan in May 2007. My mother was born and raised there. And this is only my second time in Culion, the lfirst time when I was 14. Its been 19 years since I was there. This visit was not for pleasure unfortunately. My mother died and I know this is the place she would want to be buried. I came to Culion to bury my mother there who died at early age of 56. It was a tought trip I tell you from Phoenix Arizona. I took a 16 hour flight and once we arrived to manila had to catch the Super Ferry immediately (walang oras magpahinga) then another 12 hour Ferry Trip then once we arrived in Coron, we took a 2 hour Bangka trip to Culion. I brought my american husband and child (age 4) who never been to Pinas before. We were exhausted of course by the time we reached our destination, 30 hour total trip! My husband and I were impressed with the people in Culion. They are pure-spirited and very hospitable. The people there still have that innocense that has no maliciousness. When they become your friends, its not fake like the people here in America or in Manila. Unlike America, walang pakilamanan ang mga tao dito, hindi katulad doon, masaya paligi ang mga tao. People in CUilion live a simple life yet they are happy. They only have electricity ony for 12 hours out of one day and water only comes once a day. I only hope this past election in May 2007 the government will finally give Culion a break and give them 24 hour electricity and more water supply just like Coron has. But Coron is a tourist island who has some tourist investors who probably demand 24 electricity and more water. Culion is a still a virgin island, thats was so beautiful about it. It has its historical Cathedral sitting on top of Culion front, beautiful beaches. I inherited 8 hectares of a beach in CUlion by the way. Anyway, Look at Culion. No one is homeless there, everyone has there own bahay kubo. No one is hungry, as long as you have rice, you can eat fish or manga and you can eat. I havent found a single malnourshed person or child yet on this island. Unlike America, we have so many homeless people. My husband met a man named Ray, who was my mothers childhood classmate, he spoke good english and shared a San Miguel beer with my husband. This man, Ray said "there is no way you can convince me to go overseas to any country, not even to live in Manila, I love it here in Culion, everyone knows each other here, walang pilipino naglolokohan sa isat isa, we all help each other here in Culion. Life is simple here Ray said but I see and spend time with my family everyday, people arent fake and morals of people here havent been tainted by american morals yet." Ray left an impression on my american husband. Its true we have bigger homes in America and maybe better food, but friends you meet here are really loyal and true to you, and 50% of all marriages in America end in divorce, having dinner with your family is a luxury here, you spend your whole fuckin day working. You work, go home, work go home so you can afford to live here in America, theres so many bills to pay you feel like your imprisoned by your own job. My 4 yr old child cant leave the house here in America becuase neighborhood kids here have maliciosness and dont even care to play with her, you cant leave your child outside to play in park becuase we have the sickest people here in America (dito na yata tinambak lahat ng sira ulo) becuase there are sex offenders who live next door (why dont you check the sex offnder website and put in your zip code and see for yourself how many listed sex offenders you have living near your house). Your friends here dont really care about you here in America, when your in trouble you know who you real friends are...When my mom died, not a single friend came to my rescue, how sad is that? Anyway, in Culion, they would wake up by 4am and by 5am knock at my door to wake me up to serve me breakfast. And they had to travel half a mile to bring me this breakfast. I was so touched. Has anyone here in America or whatever country your in right now, ever made you feel that welcomed yet? No huh. Ray said, happiness is a choice you make. It is isnt it? Its how you view your life the way it is, sometimes we think the grass is greener on the other side, only to feel to empty and lonely once you left your hometown. My mother was a great woman, she traveled to 30 different countries but she always had to visit Culion. This is where her heart is, this is where she felt at home. When I first visited Culion as a child, I couldnt appreciated it becuase it was no luxury living probinsiya style. Now that Im 33 and I visited Culion for the second time, now I see why my Mom loved this place so much. I returned to Phoenix Arizona just 2 days ago, I feel like I left my heart somewhere. Though I appreciate this nice big house I live in, it feel doesnt have the same aura I felt in Culion. There is a saying I would like to end this with. "A chair is still a chair whether someone sits in it..but a house is not a home unless there is a real family in it." |
| 18th May 2007 Frances | Contact Number - From: Subic Outing Hi! Can I ask for the current contact number sa All Hands? Thanks! |
| 16th May 2007 bong lobaton | rates - From: Subic Outing hello... good day. gusto ko pong malaman kung magkano ang rates nyo sa mga cottages. thanks po. |
| 15th May 2007 michael jay nakpil | daranak! i miss you.. - From: Daranak Falls this place is amazing.. it fits with any group of people, lyk family, friends, etc.. i really want to comeback to this place. -is anyone know how to contact Christian Jorrel Serra?? plz help me.. he also gave a comment to this blog. TNX!!! |
| 1st May 2007 emman | iba ang magdalena - From: Old Churches in Laguna iba talaga ang magdalena,, kung makikita nyo ang simbahan at town plaza nito iba ang ganda.... |
| 28th April 2007 Marvin | - From: Boracay by RORO ei, do you have other contact numbers for RODASTCO?.. thanks!.. ^^, |
| 27th April 2007 kaycee | lodging - From: Subic Outing actually kakatawag k lang knina sa all hand beach resort.. for your info.. 4,500 ung cottage nila for overnight kapag weekends and 4,000 kapag weekdays... |
| 25th April 2007 sey | great to find this site.. hope u can help me too. - From: Boracay by RORO hi there... pls share with me the roro sched from caticlan or bus schedule from iloilo to cubao.. tnx |
| 23rd April 2007 Greta Pobre | inquiry - From: Boracay by RORO what is the contact number for rodasco in manila?please call back at no. 735-6979 and look for paolo or rea... |
| 19th April 2007 marky mark | hello guys - From: A trip to Avilon Zoo hi! avilon zoo is a really nice place for everyone. hundreds of different animal species are exhibited there, rare and local animals alike. but they don't have the big mammals yet but you will still be amazed and mesmerized by the natural beauty of the zoo especially the intricate design of some of its architectures designed by the owner himself, joaquin gao. i can tell you all these things coz i used to work there as a tour guide for about a year. but much better opportunity comes my way to work abroad so i have to leave this paradise which help me to gain my confidence and thought me how to appreciate these beautiful creatures that now i can use on my present job abroad. i really miss the zoo especially the friendly staff and my fellow tour guides. guys i miss you so much.....how i wish i can go back there for a vacation right now. so all of you guys out there who doesn't experience the avilon mania yet, i tell you to go out there, face your fears and live your wildlife dream safari. thank you so much and i promised that i will be visiting you guys out there soon. |
| 11th April 2007 earl | - From: Subic Outing how much yung rent sa room yung good for 2 person in all hands resort..? |
| 2nd April 2007 Yujin | OVERNIGHT STAY?? - From: Daranak Falls can we stay there overnight? |
| 2nd April 2007 Yujin | OVERNIGHT STAY?? - From: Daranak Falls can we stay there overnight? |
| 28th March 2007 jille | i'd like to go - From: Daranak Falls when i open this site i got excited i really love this kinda place. i'am a nature lover, somebody help me... how can i get there? i'm from manila.. thanks!!!! |
| 28th March 2007 jille | i'd like to go - From: Daranak Falls when i open this site i got excited i really love this kinda place. i'am a nature lover, somebody help me... how can i get there? i'm from manila.. thanks!!!! |
| 26th March 2007 Karen | Accomodation - From: A Sunny Weekend in Puerto Galera Can u suggest where we can stay? we'll be going there by apr 14-16. hope you can email me tips and contact numbers -karen.sarmiento@gmail.com. thanks. |
| 21st March 2007 clyde | ALOHA - From: Pahiyas Festival in Lucban means hello |
| 17th March 2007 anonymous | Hello - From: Subic Outing hi |
| 16th March 2007 janeth | memories - From: A trip to Avilon Zoo I was a tour guide at avilon before. i had so many unforgettable memories there.I'd love to see the animals again. |
| 11th March 2007 lil_sweet_orange | roxas to boracay - From: Boracay by RORO ei guys! anyone knows where do we have to take a ferry from roxas to boracay? we will be taking cebu pacific from manila to roxas.. then from roxas were planning to take a ferry.. is that going to be a long travel? how long? where do wee need to take a ferry? |
| 9th March 2007 em | can't wait - From: Boracay by RORO we're planning a vacation sa boracay. super excited na! how can I look for cheap accommodation? what website? is it better to stay in station 3 or 2? I just need the fine white sand beach. |
| 8th March 2007 ricky | nice information - From: Boracay by RORO hi. just want to thank you for your very informative article. you helped me save 20K pesos. i am planning to take the whole family to boracay this april and checked that the lowest airfare i could get is about 30K for a party of 6 (that means 30K for all of us). But with your tips in taking the roro (would probably prefer rodatsco based on your article), I would only need about 10K for a round trip roro trip. so, thanks for this. |
| 28th February 2007 kai | galera transient houses - From: A Sunny Weekend in Puerto Galera by the way, if you can, please email me at kaivalenzuela@yahoo.com.ph |
| 28th February 2007 kai | transient houses in galera - From: A Sunny Weekend in Puerto Galera any suggestion on how to reserve for transient houses in galera(white beach) in advance? planning to go there on march 24. by the way, the cottages look fantastic?how much did you pay for it? |
| 26th February 2007 aaron | huh? heheh - From: Old Churches in Laguna ganda naman sa laguna... |
| 23rd February 2007 curious friend | - From: Zoobic Adventure hi! i just wanted to ask about the expenses that you posed for your trip to All-Hands Beach and Zoobic/Ocean Adventure. How many were you and were those expenses for everybody already? Thanks for the info! |
| 19th February 2007 eden | It makes me cry... - From: Holy Week in the Philippines Those pictures makes me cry.. it reminds me the times that i was there in pampanga.. I am one of those people who carrying a cross.. en it is the reason for who i am now..A good Christian, now i know,, this is the start of my new life here in boracay.. But i will never forget the times that i spend in pampamga just to complete my PINITENSYA.. carrying the cross at the Holy Thursday.. I am PROUD TO BE A KAPAMPANGAN! THANK YOU TO THOSE PICTURES.. IT MAKES ME CRY AND HAPPI.. i REMEMBER MY GRANDPARENTS IN PAMPANGA.. |
| 12th February 2007 jet | short & nice trip to avilon - From: A trip to Avilon Zoo hi to ate suzette?!(sorry po i forgot her name) she was our tour guide during sy's (my son) field trip. Avilon Zoo was featured in T.V. and i was struck by the place that i could almost imagine how nice the place could be. i was thinking how i could find time to visit the zoo until i saw it in symone's itinerary (field trip). at last! this could be my chance - i said to myself and really it's just how i had imagined it..rare kinds of animals (i like the flamingos) & a very spacious, clean, & organize zoo. also the tour has a very educational approach not just for kids but for adults too! |
| 12th February 2007 JENNIFER | HELP!! - From: Daranak Falls IM SO AMZE WITH THE PLACE.. CAN SOMEBODY HELP ME.. HOW CAN I GET THERE! IM FROM MANILA... |
| 12th February 2007 anonymous | - From: Daranak Falls im planning to go there>>>can someone help me. |
| 9th February 2007 ceepee | i want to be there... - From: A trip to Avilon Zoo my husband and son will be going to avilon zoo this coming sunday for a school field trip... i know that it will be a fun filled field trip... wish i could join them... maybe next time... to my husband and son, enjoy the zoo.... |
| 6th February 2007 iris_ice | villa camilla and orchid resort - From: Boracay by RORO awesome trip report! it's been most useful to me and my friends. would really be grateful if you can share the contact number of villa camilla and orchid resort 'cause their rates are a steal :) thanks, jill! |
| 5th February 2007 anonymous | Ganda talaga ng Lucban! Join kayo sa Lucbanin Forum! - From: Pahiyas Festival in Lucban Hello there, Mag post kayo ng photos sa Lucbabin forum, please. Here's the website: www.lucbanin.co.nr Thanks. |
| 5th February 2007 jackson | NICE ZOO but... - From: A trip to Avilon Zoo but there are no giraffes, elephants, wildebeest, gazelles & other rare african animals |
| 31st January 2007 kelly | infos regarding this coming hot air balloon festival - From: Hot Air Balloon Festival hi, im kelly. was wonderin if you could tell me the details of the fesival. we're planning to go. but we dont exactly know where and how or what's instore for this years festival. it will be the first time for us. thank you. if you could email me the information.. i would greatly appreciate it. kellybartolome@yahoo.com or kellai36@gmail.com kelly |
| 29th January 2007 jigz | hi - From: Daranak Falls can u tell me more about the place if how much the entrance is and if we can stay there overnite. maybe u have their #...tnx |
| 19th January 2007 manilaghia | worth it to go? - From: Hot Air Balloon Festival i found your blog after searching the net for the hot air balloon festival. was it worth seeing? I am a member of the volkswagen club of the philippines and we are planning to convoy up to clarkfield this year. a lot of questions from our club members that no one can seem to answer. do you have tips/suggestions?? thanks manilaghia manilaghia.i.ph |
| 16th January 2007 taste_good@yahoo.com | fish marine life - From: A trip to Avilon Zoo marine life u have no picture . do u have pls send it to me some pixture og reptile, amphibians bird and fish in my email thank |
| 28th November 2006 nathalie | SBMA Ocean Adventure - From: Zoobic Adventure hai there? can i ask what is the location size of SBMA Ocean Adventure? please send as sooner... thanks and god bless! |
| 23rd November 2006 spider | commuting instructions - From: A trip to Avilon Zoo I'd really love to go and visit this zoo.just would like to ask if your commuting,how will you be able to go to Avilon zoo from farmers cubao?i hope you also provide instructions how to go to this place.thank you. |
| 23rd November 2006 marissa castro | thanks alot!!! - From: A trip to Avilon Zoo i like ur picture n story about avilon zoo ,thanks 4 the idea n all in4mation,thanks alot n keep it up!!!! |
| 16th November 2006 liberty | proud to be lagueños - From: Old Churches in Laguna That places were historical and we've been part of the history. Thanks God for having that momentous with us...Although that church of ours had a snap shot from the past, the beauty still hods on. |
| 15th November 2006 ivy | - From: Zoobic Adventure anggandatlg.puwede pang bumalik.actually diyan kami nag fieldtrip kanina.so beautiful tlg.pero nakakapagod maglakad.maganda pala magturo ang mga tour guide niyo diyan.lalo n si mr.biyernes n laging nagsaasbi ng"just kidding."sabi nga ng classmates ko blik daw uli.super exciting magpakain s crocodile at tiger.tlgang with thrill.thnk u! |
| 12th November 2006 joe | mahirap na karanasan sa roro - From: Boracay by RORO Mabuti na lng dumating kami ng roxas mindoro ng 2pm..and may aalis ng 5 pm na maharlika 4...Mayroong foreigner na naka expedition doon na nakakaawa kasi umaga pa sila dun di pa sila binook doon sa aalis ng 5pm..What if tayo ang nasa bansa nila at ginagago ng mga port authorities nila?Kung di ko pa tinulungan yung dalawang foreigners..di nila maisasampa ung expedition nila sa maharlika 4 ng 5pm departure..kasi sinabihan sila ng mga lokolokong port authorities ng ROXAS PPA na 1am pa daw departure ng montenegro kinabukasan pa..eh pwede naman 5pm via maharlika..Very bad Government service |
| 12th November 2006 jennifer | beautiful - From: Pahiyas Festival in Lucban napakaganda ng pahiyas! am so proud to be a filipino and hopefully we will continue the religious festival from our generation to the next generation. mabuhay! |
| 7th November 2006 yuan | ur the best!!!! - From: A trip to Avilon Zoo HELLO SA MGA STAFF NG AVILON. OK ANG GUIDE NAMIN MARAMI KAMING NAINTINDIHAN SA KANYA ABOUT DUN SA MGA TY-PE NG BIRDS KC M |
| 7th November 2006 sexy | guides - From: A trip to Avilon Zoo sorry but not all tour guides are mabilis, maybe ksama kau sa field trip, sometimes kasi mahirap tlg magtour kapag inihahandle mo eh 50+ na tao diba eh they were only given 2 to 2 1/2 hours para magtour, eh some people ayaw makinig sa guides more on daldalan. Kaya I suggest na hire kau ng Private guide nio. |
| 3rd November 2006 len | location map - From: A trip to Avilon Zoo hi, havent been to the zoo thought i have read a lot of great comments bout it and have been dying to go. Would really appreciate it if someone could send me a location map from Metro Manila (Binondo area) to the Avilon Zoo. Thanks alot! em_1231@yahoo.com |
| 24th October 2006 unknown | tagalog please - From: Pahiyas Festival in Lucban sana naman mag bigay kayo ng tagalog informations kc inpormasyong tagalog ang kailangan k. |
| 14th October 2006 company | poor service - From: Grande Island last dec 2004, our company stayed for 2 nights.. great resort but very poor service. we wonder if the management changed, mr. tan |