Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Bohol Souvenirs and Handicrafts

           Shopping for souvenirs, handicrafts, and other memorabilia in Bohol is available in a number of good outlets. 



        You can find Bohol crafts and decors, the famous Tarsier dolls, purses, key-chains, souvenir shirts, shells and pearls.


        Items worth buying are crafts and decors but don't forget, Peanut Kisses, Bohol's number one pasalubong and other Peanut-based products in Bohol. Try also the Calamay, made of coconut and molasses. (yummy!)







 Recommended buying locations:

  • Bee Farm - Home baked bread, squash muffins, pure honey, honey spread and handicrafts are some of the products. (must-try at Bee Farm: Organic Garden Salad)
  • Blood Compact Monument - for Chocolate Kisses.
  • Hinagdanan Cave - printed t-shirts (Php 90.00 to 180.00)
  • Loboc River - Bohol delicacies 
  • Sipatan Hanging Bridge - for Chocolate Kisses (Php120.00), key-chains and other local crafts.
  • Chocolate Hills - souvenir T-shirts and local crafts.


Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Sipatan Hanging Bridge in Sevilla, Bohol


      Another important tourist attraction in Bohol is the Sipatan Hanging Bridge. It is located in the municipality of Sevilla. 

       It's a bamboo bridge hanging above the Sipatan River. The bridge is more or less 30 meters long which crosses the river. Adventurous people might find walking across really exciting.


Sunday, July 3, 2011

Visita Iglesia: Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Makati City


       The Saints Peter and Paul Parish, the first and oldest church in Makati City. Built in 1620 its intricate design and Spanish type architecture make it a notable structure.








Saturday, July 2, 2011

Whites & Greens Beach Resort in Panglao, Bohol


       Whites & Greens Beach Resort, a tropical beach resort offering a peaceful, relaxed atmosphere, where vacationers can enjoy warm sun, crystal clear blue sea and the natural beauty of the island’s finest sand beach. 



Whites and Greens Beach Resort
Libaong, Panglao, Bohol

Tel: +63 038 502 9433
Mobile: +63908 9586878
Email: whitesandgreens@gmail.com



          The resort is ideal for couples, families and lone travelers seeking to get in touch with nature. 


Friday, July 1, 2011

Rizal Monuments in the Philippines



Rizal Monument in San Juan City
      This coming sunday, June 19 is the sesquicentennial or 150th birth anniversary of the country’s national hero, Dr. José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda. He was born in 1861 in Calamba, Laguna. 

Rizal Monument in Sorsogon City
       Rizal was a Filipino polymath, patriot and the most prominent advocate for reforms in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.

Rizal Monument in Camalig, Albay
Rizal Monument in Angono, Rizal
Rizal Monument in Cainta, Rizal
Rizal Monument in Passi City, Iloilo
Rizal Monument in Daraga, Albay
Rizal Monument in Candon City, Ilocos Sur
Rizal Monument in Tabaco City
Rizal Monument in Calamba City, Laguna
Rizal Monument in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro
Rizal Monument in Iloilo City, Iloilo


Rizal Monument in Oas, Albay


     In celebration of Rizal's Sesquicentennial Birth Anniversary, the City Government of Calamba is erecting a 22 ft (6.7 m). bronze statue (the world's tallest Rizal statue) in front of the 6.7 hectare Calamba City Hall complex. It will be unveiled on June 19 which is Rizal's 150th birthday. His Excellency Benigno Aquino III will unveil the monument.



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