if you’re off to bohol for a short vacation, and want to get away from the maddening touristey crowd, you might find the eastern coast of the island fun-packed with adventures. anda offers outdoor activities: from spending a whole day cycling or hiking to find the very best views of the town, to kayaking and…
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finding serenity in the midst of chaos
it is not something extraordinary… but if you are looking for a place to clear your mind, the ninoy aquino parks and wildlife centre is a good brief escape. located in the heart of quezon city, the 56-acre lush recreational area with artificial ponds and man-made lagoon, is a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of…
day trip: lake pandin
a few hours away from manila, two crater lakes separated by a narrow strip of land is a good day trip for those who don’t have much time for a weekend: lake pandin. located in san pablo, laguna, lake pandin is more or less than three hours away from greater manila. lucena-bound buses from alabang and…
where to find the best hopia in manila
in an old street formerly known as echague (now palanca) in quiapo, a place that doesn’t look much has the best and most delectable hopia* in manila. built in 1927, kim chong tin hopia factory has pugon-baked hopia in various creamy and tasty fillings such as mongo, ube, pandan, wintermelon and mongo with salted egg. located…
blue-ing the ocean
today is world ocean’s day. as a tribute to our planet’s heart, the recently published report by the world wide fund (wwf) for nature is nothing but timely. entitled marine protected areas: smart investments in ocean health, the study stresses for better management of our oceans, pointing out that when coverage of marine protected areas (mpas)…
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