Archive for June, 2008
Friday, June 27th, 2008
The church was built in 1755 by Fr. Manuel de Santa Barbara. It was made of materials that came from sugar cane and rocks from the sea. The church’s crucero was built in the 1800’s but was partially burned in 1942 during the World War II as well as other important religious items. From the original construction materials of the church, only the solid stones were spared from the fire. It was reconstructed in 1946. In 1981, the building underwent another renovation, this time almost a complete overhaul (only 30% of the original stands). The renovation was completed in 1985.
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Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Amber Kingdom Water Park and Hotel was conceptualized by Northgate Realty. The water park is also called the Amber Trail which is nestled at the heart of Pampanga. Amber Trail is strategically located along Gapan Olongapo Road and public transportation is available 24 hours and just minutes away from the malls as well as the airport. It is the biggest and most creatively-designed activity pool in Pampanga.
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Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
Of all of Cebu’s churches, it is the church in Boljoon which best gives one a sense of the Philippine colonial past. The church of Boljoon is the oldest remaining original stone church in Cebu and is relatively well-preserved. It was declared for conservation and restoration in 1998.
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Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
When you are in Dive Solana, you will forget that you are only three hour away from the busy city of Manila. Dive Solana is a family-friendly resort that has plenty of open spaces to run and frolic. The resort is a showcase of some of the best Filipino products that is laid out dramatically in a resort setting.
Dive Solana have superb accommodations for guests. Guests have a choice of beachfront rooms, hillside rooms, king suites, queen suites and double suites. All the accommodations have balconies, hot and cold shower, towels, soap and shampoo, bidet, complete beddings, complimentary mineral water and TV and DVD player for king, queen and double suites. Breakfast, lunch, light snacks and dinner are included in the room rates. Accommodations are also available for the chauffer and the help.
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Monday, June 23rd, 2008
The Hidden Valley Springs is a paradise that is awaiting to be discovered by you. Located between Mount Makiling and Mount Banahaw, Hidden Valley Springs is a haven for nature lovers. This is a place where you can have peace of mind and capture the undisturbed abundant greens, sounds of waterfalls and the beauty of natural attractions that could rejuvenate you. The road to Hidden Valley Springs leads right to the heart of the jungle and leads to the water falls. With a rustic architecture, Hidden Valley Springs blends right in with the natural jungle setting. The structures are made of wood, from the furnitures right up to the pathways which are made from molave railroad tiles that are recovered. Hidden Valley is place where time stops and Nature provides a relaxing show. Hidden Valley is a mountain resort sunk about 1,000 feet below sea level and harbors rare plants and animals. Eons ago, geologists believe, the cataclysmic eruption of Mt. Makiling and Mt. Banahaw created subterranean caverns around these now extinct volcanoes.
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Sunday, June 22nd, 2008
Located in Tabalong, Dauis, Bohol, Sierra Madre Resort is considered as one of the latest tourist destination in the Philippines. The resort is just a few minutes drive from Tagbilaran City which is the capital center of Bohol. Sierra Madre Divers can be found at Alona Beach in Panglao Island, Bohol.
Sierra Madre Resort and Sierra Madre Divers offers guests various activities like laser boat rides, sail boat rides, snorkeling, scuba diving, motorbike rides, badminton and swimming in the pool. Tours around the famous sites of Bohol are also available. The tours include visits to the different waterfalls, the Chocolate Hills, floating restaurants, tarsiers and caves among others. Sierra Madre Divers conducts and certifies dive courses up to Dive Master Level. Night dives are also available upon request. Whale and dolphin watching can be arranged during season.
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Friday, June 20th, 2008
Located in San Rafael, Bulacan, Philippines, 8 Waves Waterpark is the pride of Bulakeños. Being the only water park in the Philippines that boasts of having a wave pool that measures 2,788.52 sq.m, 8 waves water park offers a very unique water experience for young and old alike.
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