Aliwan Fiesta: A Showcase of Unique Filipino Culture
Posted on April 30, 2007 - Filed Under Events, Festivals, News | 1 Comment
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - April 28 was no ordinary date in the Philippine calendar. It was the day when the 5th Aliwan Fiesta was held in Manila, Philippines.
Aliwan Fiesta is an event organized by the media outfit Manila Broadcasting Corporation. It’s aim is to bring all the festivals of the country in Manila for a [...]
Aliwan Fiesta Results
Posted on April 29, 2007 - Filed Under Events, Festivals, News | 42 Comments
The results are in! Aliwan Fiesta 2007 was a real blast and a great treat for all photographers. This year’s Aliwan festival is better-organized compared to last year. Complimentary bottles of water were provided to the press (that’s us! ahehe) more secured area at the press box, and lastly, thank God, it didn’t rain.
If [...]
Old Peñafrancia Church
Posted on April 28, 2007 - Filed Under Churches | Leave a Comment
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Old Peñafrancia Church, originally uploaded by Enrico_Dee.
This church is the original home of the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. This was used to be Her home.
Because of the ever increasing number of devotees, [...]
Ateneo de Naga
Posted on April 27, 2007 - Filed Under Landmarks | 3 Comments
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Ateneo de Naga, originally uploaded by Enrico_Dee.
The Ateneo de Naga University (AdNU) is one of the premier learning institutions in Naga City. Just like its counterpart in Manila, Ateneo de Naga University is run by [...]
Read More..>>Naga Metropolitan Cathedral
Posted on April 26, 2007 - Filed Under Churches | Leave a Comment
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Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, originally uploaded by Enrico_Dee.
One of the most impressive stone churches in Bicol, the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Nueva Caceres. Nueva Caceresis the old name of Naga [...]
Read More..>>Holy Rosary Minor Seminary
Posted on April 25, 2007 - Filed Under Heritage Watch, Landmarks | 2 Comments
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Holy Rosary Minor Seminary, originally uploaded by Enrico_Dee.
Honestly, Naga City was originally not included in my itinerary. I just considered Naga just two days before I actually departed for Legazpi City.
Because it was a [...]
Plaza Rizal
Posted on April 24, 2007 - Filed Under Landmarks | Leave a Comment
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Plaza Rizal, originally uploaded by Enrico_Dee.
It seems that every province, town, and city in the Philippines has a monument dedicated to him. And Naga City is not an exemption.
Dr. Jose Rizal was born from [...]
Quince Martires Monument
Posted on April 23, 2007 - Filed Under Landmarks | 3 Comments
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Quince Martires Monument, originally uploaded by Enrico_Dee.
On the second day of my Bicolandia tour, I travelled by van for two hours heading north to the city of Naga.
Naga was once the capital of [...]
