Chong Hock Tong Temple

Posted on November 30, 2007 - Filed Under Churches, Landmarks | Leave a Comment

This is a very very long overdue post.
A few weeks back, my friend Gian and I once again played the role of Lara Croft as the Pinoy Tomb Raiders at the Manila Chinese Cemetery. Nah there were no monsters nor enemies that we need to fight. We went there (as usual!) to check out [...]

BYAHILO goes to the Kahilwayan Festival!

Posted on November 30, 2007 - Filed Under Festivals, Road Trip | Leave a Comment

Early morning of November 17, I took a ferry from Bacolod City to Iloilo to catch the 109th celebration of the Cry of Santa Barbara and the Kahilwayan Festival in the town of Santa Barbara in the province of Iloilo. Santa Barbara is approximately 15 kilometers away from the capital, Iloilo City.

Iloilo Dinagyang Festival 2008 goes to Manila!

Posted on November 29, 2007 - Filed Under Events, Festivals, News | 2 Comments

Get ready. Be prepared to feel the loud thunderous drumbeats as Iloilo City, Philippines’ biggest event is set to unfold again.
And as a kick off, the Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation headed by its Executive Director, Mr. Ben Jimena will launch the Dinagyang Festival 2008 right in the country’s biggest shopping and entertainment center: the Mall [...]

New Bacolod-Silay airport inauguration slated January 2008

Posted on November 28, 2007 - Filed Under News | Leave a Comment

BACOLOD CITY, Nov. 28 (PNA) — The new Bacolod-Silay Airport of international standards in Silay City, Negros Occidental will be inaugurated on January 16, 2008.
House Committee on Transportation chairman, Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella, said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will lead the inaugural ceremony.
Puentevella said the airport will commence its operations the day after the [...]

cebu pacific promo fare 2009

Posted on November 27, 2007 - Filed Under News, Uncategorized | 31 Comments

CEBU PACIFIC Airlines offers P388 & P988 all-in seat sale for select domestic routes
Gokongwei-owned airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB) is offering a 3-day seat sale from June 5 to 7, 2009 with ‘Go Lite’ fares as low as P388 all-in for select domestic routes. This is valid for travel from July 1 to August 31, 2009.
A [...]

Sinulog Festival 2008 Guidelines

Posted on November 26, 2007 - Filed Under Events, Festivals, News, Traditions | 2 Comments

I got this post from Leylander. The Cebu Sinulog Foundation has already released the Official Guidelines for the upcoming Sinulog Festival 2008.
Sinulog Festival is a celebration on honor of the Child Jesus also known as the Santo Niño. The event is held every 3rd Sunday of January in the City of Cebu. Sinulog is [...]

Dinagyang Festival 2008 to retain original schedule

Posted on November 23, 2007 - Filed Under Events, Festivals, News | Leave a Comment

Iloilo City-based blogger, Bernie of Habagat Central sent me an SMS last informing me that Iloilo Dinagyang Foundation, Inc.’s Executive Director Mr. Ben Jimena has confirmed to him that the Ati ati contest of the Iloilo City’s Dinagyang Festival 2008 will still be retained. This means that the grand parade schedule will still be held [...]

Capiz’s ‘Sinadya sa Halaran’ kicks off Dec. 5

Posted on November 22, 2007 - Filed Under Events, Festivals, News | Leave a Comment

ROXAS CITY, CAPIZ, Nov. 21 (PNA) — The province and this capital city are once again opening their doors to visitors and Capiceños alike for their premier festival ‘Sinadya sa Halaran’ which will kick off Dec. 5.
The week-long activity, which fused the city’s ‘Sinadya’ fiesta celebration and the province’s ‘Halaran’ will showcase the cultural [...]

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