Thursday, August 23, 2012

Tappan Park

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Tappan Park is located inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. It’s one of the oldest public park in Subic.

Old Fountain

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Taken in front of the Dictado Trading and General Services building, Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

Statue

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Taken in front of the Rama Mahal restaurant inside Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

Bench

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Taken at Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

Old West Gate

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Taken at Subic Bay Freeport Zone. The Old West Gate is one of the oldest structure inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. It was established in 1885 and still stand up to this day.

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Side Window

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A guy passing by the side window of The Manila Cathedral along Gen. Luna Street, Intramuros.

Colegio de San Juan de Letran

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Established 1620. The Colegio de San Juan de Letran is inside the walls of Intramuros. One of the oldest universities in the Philippines.

The Manila Cathedral Facade

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Magnificent archway and entrance. Wonderful façade of The Manila Cathedral, Intramuros.

Main Door Art Work

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This is one of the main doors of The Manila Cathedral. I can’t help but admire the carvings and the details of this entrance door.

The Manila Cathedral Bell Tower

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Ignore the time on the clock since it’s not working. I actually took this picture around 1:00 PM. I also hate it when they put a big banner on the façade of churches. It ruins the aesthetic value of the building.

Nevertheless, The Manila Cathedral Bell Tower still looks magnificent.

Syokoy Bas-Relief

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When I saw this bas-relief in front of The Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, I don’t know what it is. For me, it resembles the head of a Syokoy (Merman). I also don't know if this bas-relief serves a function other than aesthetics. It’s a great piece of art nonetheless.

Statue of Legazpi and Urdaneta

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XXIV Junio, MDLXXI (June 24, 1571) is the founding day of the Spanish City of Manila. This statue of Legazpi and Urdaneta (located along Roxas Boulevard, near Rizal Park, Manila) is erected to commemorate this historic event.

Jose Marti Y Perez (1853-1895)

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Jose Marti Y Perez (1853-1895) is the National Hero of Cuba. He’s a writer, poet, journalist, pedagogue, orator, politician and revolutionary. He actually have a monument along Roxas Boulevard (near Rizal Park), Manila, Philippines. I just stumbled upon it on my way to Intramuros.

I thought Che Guevarra is the National Hero of Cuba.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Shade

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It’s very nice to take a rest on the benches under the shade of tress in Chinese Garden, Rizal Park.

Homage

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A foreigner paying homage to Confucius at the Chinese Garden, Rizal Park.

New Cory Aquino Monument

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This is the new monument of the late Cory Aquino located at Roxas Boulevard near Rizal Park. There is also a new monument dedicated to Ninoy Aquino on the same area.

Lamp Post

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I love the intricate lamp posts of Rizal Park.

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Guards of Rizal

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I don’t know what the formal name of the guards that stands at Rizal’s Monument 24/7. I had the chance to see the changing of guards when I visited Rizal Park last August 3, 2012 before the Hagupit ng Habagat (Onslaught of Habagat).

Trash Bin, Rizal Park

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Blue trash bin at Rizal Park.

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Palacio del Gobernador

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Palacio del Gobernador is located inside the walls of Intramuros in Manila, along General Luna Street. It presently house the Intramuros Administration.

Chinese Garden, Rizal Park

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The Chinese Garden in Rizal Park is definitely worth visiting. You’ll only pay P5 entrance fee and you’ll enjoy a very serene, Chinese-inspired, garden.

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Pond

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Taken at the Chinese Garden, Rizal Park, Manila.

Waiting Shed

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Chinese-style waiting shed / covered pathway. Taken at the Chinese Garden, Rizal Park, Manila.

Gazebo

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Taken at the Chinese Garden, Rizal Park, Manila.

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Confucius

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Statue of the great Chinese teacher and philosopher, Confucius (551-479 BC). Taken at the Chinese Garden, Rizal Park, Manila.

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Guardia Civil

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A member of the Intramuros security force dressed in a Guardia Civil uniform. Intramuros is a very nice place to visit when you’re in the City of Manila.

San Roque Chapel, Subic Bay Freeport Zone

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I was at Subic Bay Freeport Zone from August 4 to 5, 2012. It was a short vacation and it was raining the whole time I was there. Nevertheless, I still manage to take pictures of the place and San Roque Chapel is one of the most picturesque building in Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Manila Cathedral

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Manila Cathedral is one of the most beautiful church in Metro Manila. I love visiting this church. Picture taken before the Hagupit ng Habagat (Onslaught of Habagat), August 3, 2012.

McDonald’s McCafé

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I’m blogging from my brother’s house in Palatiw, Pasig City. My parents house in Pinagbuhatan, Pasig City (where I live) is flooded up to the knee inside the house. It’s a bungalow house so we have to evacuate to my brother’s house.

We’re all safe now and we’re hoping that the flood waters will recede very soon. Life goes on.

BTW, aside from Starbucks, I’m also a fan of McDonald’s McCafé. This picture was taken at McDonald’s Olongapo branch last August 4, 2012.

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Tektite Towers At Night

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Taken at Ortigas Center, Pasig City. It’s really nice to take pictures of the Tektite Towers specially at night.

Jollibee’s Chocolate Sundae

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I love the Chocolate Sundae of Jollibee. Taken at Jollibee SM Megamall. Thank you Drew for the treat.

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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Margarita Lopez and Mark Lee, Models

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It’s models Margarita Lopez and Mark Lee representing the best of Canon Products. Taken at the Canon PhotoSkwela in SM Pampanga.

Mark Lee, Model

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Taken at Canon’s PhotoSkwela in SM Pampanga. Mark Lee is a perfect ambassador for Canon Marketing Philippines

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Wimpy’s Spaghetti With Meatballs

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Taken at Wimpy’s Burger House, Subic Bay Freeport. This Spaghetti With Meatballs is priced at P110 and is very delicious.

Ulo Ng Apo

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According to legends, the City of Olongapo derived its name from the Sambal phrase “Olo nin apo!” which has the Tagalog equivalent of “ulo ng apo” (head of the elder).

This statue of the “Ulo Ng Apo” is located on the rotunda near the Victory Liner terminal.

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Rizal Park, Manila

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Taken at the country’s premier park: Luneta a.k.a. Rizal Park. It’s gloomy on this picture since this was taken during the rainy week of Typhoon Gener.

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The Hellships Memorial

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The Hellships Memorial honors the thousands of World War II Allied prisoners of war transported under horrific conditions by their Japanese captors on "Hellships" and scattered all across Asia to work as slave laborers in factories, shipyards, and mines to support the Japanese war effort.

This memorial can be found in Subic Bay Freeport on the shoreline near Building 229.

Wimpy’s Hamburger

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Taken at Wimpy’s Burger House, Subic Bay Freeport. This hamburger and fries combo (C8) is priced at P90.

Mashed Potato

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Taken at The Coffee Shop, Subic, Zambales. This is the best mashed potato I’ve ever tasted in my life.

Taco Salad With Sour Cream

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Taken at The Coffee Shop, Subic, Zambales. This Taco Salad With Sour Cream is currently priced at P130.

Lotus

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Taken at Raja Mahal Restaurant, Subic Bay Freeport.