Laguna de Bay Beckons

Makiling Arts Center sits on a promontory looking out to this view. Staying overnight here is well worth it for the sunrise and sunset views you get.

Of Heroes, Mystical Mountains, Nymphs and Cottage Cheese

June 9th 2011
Laguna is a province south of Manila. This Sunday, June 19th, marks the 150th birth anniversary of our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. Calamba, Laguna is his place of birth. Their ancestral house has been rebuilt through the years and it is only the well that remains of the original structure. To celebrate his 150th birthday, the ancestral house--- now aptly called Rizal Shrine --- is all s ... 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... ... read more

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