I first blogged about this botanical garden three years ago. During that time, the Manila Chinese Garden was still in a better state. Well-maintained shrubs, clearer waters and cooler breeze.

TACLOBAN CITY, Philippines — A cultural festival that was created by former first lady Imelda Marcos is set to be revived by his nephew, Mayor Alfred Romualdez, and make it one of the highlights of this year’s city fiesta.
City tourism officer Jake Ligan revealed that the “Sangyaw Festival” would be revived in June and would hopefully bring tourists into the city.