Kamay Ni Hesus

Lucban, Quezon
May 16, 2009



The Kamay ni Hesus Via Dolorosa Grotto and Healing Church has become one the most, popular places in Lucban Quezon. Popular not only among devotees and locals,the kamay ni Hesus is a spectacle in itself to behold. Famous not only for its 50-foot statue of the ascending Christ at the top (which is said to be the third largest Christ statue in the world) it also showcases the 14 Stations of the Cross in life sized statues.A sacrifice in itself just to climb all 14 stations to reach the top (not for the faintest of hearts).

Whoa... What a climb to the top... Maybe I'll climb it all the way to the top, next time...

Healing masses are celebrated here every Monday and Saturday at 9:30 A.M. Pilgrims and those who seek physical and spiritual healing, travel to Lucban just to visit Kamay ni Hesus.

Pahiyas Festival 2009

Lucban, Quezon

May 15, 2009

The Pahiyas festival a colorful tradition celebrated by the people of Lucban Quezon in honor of San Isidro Labrador. A tradition that the farmers celebrate as a thanks giving for good harvest. Celebrated every 15Th of May, the festival brings together family, friends, politicians,celebrities both foreign and domestic. Celebrated since the 16Th century, the Pahiyas Festival seems to have not lost its luster through the years. Showcasing even colorful and imaginative decorations from its creative residents. This years decorations being no exemption, drawing up prizes as much as Php 65,000 per entry.Unfortunately, some of the decorations don't last the next day to be able to allow onlookers to take a decent picture the following day.

The Pahiyas is Festival is not just about the houses, an assortment of floats adorned in native produces of abaca fibers, coconut husks,Kipings, fruit and vegetables parade through the busy streets.

Watch giant figures made of paper mache parade through the crowded streets...

A parade of carabaoe's march through the streets pulling along their decorated carriages. Some are even made to genuflect...

A showcase of Filipino creativity and traditional delicacies such as the famous pancit habhab and longganisang Lucban, the Pahiyas Festival is testimony that the Filipino spirit is very much alive, even in times of turmoil and uncertainty.

Manila Zoo

July 5, 2008

Located at: Quirino Avenue cor. Adriatico St., Manila, Philippines, open every day from 8 am to 6 pm. For years Manila Zoo has been has home to a variety of wildlife, some of them you may have seen on your last visit here. But seeing the renovated holding facilities makes you realize that their new habitats makes living in captive environment a little bit closer to nature.

Nonetheless it is an educational & fun experience to share with family & friends. Get educated by the wild in the city.

Have your picture taken with the friendly animals of their Kinder Zoo (Petting Zoo)


Polly wants a cracker???






See if your taller than an ostrich...









These Koi's got some balls...













Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles...
Turtle Power...










Beat the heat...
Take an ice cream break...

















Go horse back riding...
Ride Em... Cowboy...









Ever wonder if humans really came from monkeys???
Honestly, I see no resemblance...












Remember elephants never forget...














See you later alligator...
Open wide crocodile...










Entrance fees:P40 for non-Manilans, P20 for Manila residents, P10 for kids below four feet tall.
Contact#: (63) 2-5258157

Coral View Resort

Morong Bataan

May 31,2008

Located in the heart of Morong, Bataan, Philippines. It's a cool 20-minute scenic drive from Subic Bay Philippines and just 10 minutes from the latest Ayala Land 320-hectare development, Anvaya Cove.

A nature paradise away from the hustle and bustle of city life. A place where family and friends can relax and experience nature at its best.

Take a dip in the fine sandy beaches...

















Play in the sand and build sand castles...

Go through their obstacle course...









Play beach volleyball, Serve's-up...









All aboard... Caution Underage Driver!!!








Have a nice day...

CORALVIEW BEACH RESORT : Amenities & Rates

Billiard Tables - P 165.00 per hour
Darts - P 100.00 per hour
KTV Room - P 400.00 per hour / P 4,000.00 per day
Boating : use of wooden boat and oars - P 100.00 per hour
Boat ride to Pawikan Island - P 100.00 per person

Active Fun - Westgate Alabang

Located within the heart of Westgate Alabang, your children can play and interact with other children in a safe, comfortable air conditioned environment. Children can move around/navigate through the multi level maze of suspension bridges and tunnels, walks the plank, swings from mobiles, drops down the spiral slide, or slide down their kiddie or giant slides - all the while supervised by their trained and courteous staff.

Ideal for parties and functions, there is also a dinning area that serves a variety of foods and beverages. For a reasonable fee they also conduct programs and activities suitable for your desired occasions.

Swim and play in a sea of plastic balls...

Crawl around and navigate through a labyrinth of mazes...

Play the piano like Tom Hanks in "Big"...

Whizz... down a variety of Slides....

Play Basket ball like "Air Jordan"...