I got tagged!
Posted on May 10, 2007 - Filed Under Random Thoughts | 4 Comments
Whew! I got tagged by Darwin. Are those juicy infos I’m sharing still not enough, and you tagged me? Hahahaha
Anyway, here’s the rule: Each player of this games starts with 6 weird things about you. People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state the [...]
The Madhatter @ the Aliwan
Posted on May 9, 2007 - Filed Under Events, People | Leave a Comment
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The Madhatter @ the Aliwan, originally uploaded by Enrico_Dee.
Filipinos are always said to be an enterprising species in this planet. Expect Filipinos to sell you rosaries and prayerbooks in Manila Cathedral, ice cold water [...]
Read More..>>Tsinelas kayo dyan!
Posted on May 8, 2007 - Filed Under Road Trip | 2 Comments
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Sandals made in Liliw Laguna, originally uploaded by Enrico_Dee.
If there’s one town in the Philippines that’s known for its footwear industry, it is none other than the town of Liliw, Laguna.
The word “Liliw” is [...]
The Historic Town of Pila, Laguna
Posted on May 7, 2007 - Filed Under Heritage Watch, Landmarks, Road Trip | 3 Comments
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Historic Town of Pila, Laguna, originally uploaded by Enrico_Dee.
The town of Pila is a typical Philippine town during the Spanish occupation. This is what our towns and cities look like before modernization stepped in. [...]
Read More..>>Basilica Minore del Peñafrancia
Posted on May 6, 2007 - Filed Under Churches | Leave a Comment
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Basilica Minore del Peñafrancia, originally uploaded by Enrico_Dee.
One of the most important icons of Bicolandia is Nuestra Señora del Peñafrancia.
Our Lady of Peñafrancia is the Patroness of the entire Bicol Region. And because of [...]
Tara na sa Pahiyas!
Posted on May 5, 2007 - Filed Under Events, Festivals, Road Trip | 1 Comment
The town of LUcban Quezon is now all set for their annual Pahiyas Festival. This fiesta is celebrated every May 15th in honor of San Isidro Labrador. The Pahiyas is known as one of the country’s most colorful fiesta, and I must say, Southern Tagalog’s best! Colorful and intricately designed kipings are hung in houses. [...]
Read More..>>Aliwan Fiesta 2007 Gallery
Posted on May 4, 2007 - Filed Under Events, Festivals | 2 Comments
I have just started to upload my photos from the recently-concluded Aliwan Fiesta held last April 28, 2007 in Manila, Philippines. 22 colorful festivals vied for the title of the “Best Philippine Festival” and the prize of 1 Million Pesos. Click on the image below to access the gallery.
Read More..>>Aliwan Fiesta Mindanao Contingents
Posted on May 3, 2007 - Filed Under Events, Festivals | 12 Comments
Do you know that the first ever Aliwan Fiesta Champion is from Mindanao? Yep folks, it’s no other than the Halad Festival of Pigcawayan, North Cotabato. And every year thereafter, the Mindanao delegation never fails to land in the top 10. Every Aliwan Fiesta they come up with new surprises. The crowd are always [...]
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