Tag Archives: WOW! Philippines

River Calm

Posted on July 31, 2011 by bong

WHAT I liked most about Villa Escudero is the lovely and serene Labasin River that cuts right through the decades old cultural theme park. It is easily one of the most picturesque rivers in the country, with the mystic Mt. … Continue reading →

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I wanna go to “where the winds blow”: Batanes

Posted on December 27, 2008 by bong

THERE IS A VERY NICE and comprehensive article about Batanes in the Philippine Star last week. †It is entitled “Batanes: †Where the Winds Blow” and written by Julie Cabatit-Alegre. The article reminded me of a trip that me and my … Continue reading →

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The Mummies of Mt. Timbak

Posted on May 16, 2008 by bong

BAGUIO CITY; MAY 17, 2008. Early this morning we set out to summit the ninth highest peak in the Philippines, Mt. Timbak, also known as Mt. Singakalsa. † But we woke up to a gloomy morning, as tropical storm Cosme … Continue reading →

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