Mactan Shrine, Lapu-lapu City
Cebu
Cebu
November 9, 2012
October 23, 2012
PHILIPPINE VOLCANIC WONDERS
Sent by Iwa Mahor of Bataan
Mount Apo (Cebuano: Bukid Apo) and (Filipino: Bundok Apo) is a large solfataric, potentially active stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. With an elevation of 2,954 metres (9,692 ft) above sea level, it is the highest mountain in the Philippine Archipelago and is located between Davao City and Davao del Sur province in Region XI and Cotabato province in Region XII. The peak overlooks Davao City 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the northeast, Digos City 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the southeast, and Kidapawan City 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the west.
The first two attempts to reach Mt. Apo’s summit ended in failure: that of Jose Oyanguren (1852) and Señor Real (1870). The first recorded successful expedition was led by Don Joaquin Rajal in October 10, 1880. Prior to the climb, Rajal had to secure the permission of the Bagobo chieftain, Datu Manig. It is said that the Datu demanded that human sacrifice be made to please the god Mandarangan. Fortunately, the datu agreed to waive this demand, and the climb commenced on October 6, 1880, succeeding five days later. Since then, numerous expeditions followed. These and more are described in colorful narrations by Fr. Miguel Bernad, S.J.
On May 9, 1936, Mount Apo was declared a national park by President Manuel L. Quezon.
Mt. Apo is said to be named after a nobleman named Apong, who was killed while mediating the battle between two suitors of his daughter Saribu. Another proposed origin of the name is from the word Apo itself, which in Filipino tongues means “master” or “grandchild”.
In late March–April 2016, due to the extreme effects of El Niño, massive patches of forest fires and bushfires appeared on the slopes of the mountain, causing hikers on the mountain to halt their ascent. Tourism in the region was threatened due to a massive haze engulfing the slopes of the mountain.
Source: Wikipedia
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Mount Banahaw(alternative spelling: Banahao or Banájao) is an active volcano on Luzon in the Philippines. The three-peaked volcano complex is located between the provinces of Laguna and Quezon and is the tallest mountain in the CALABARZON region dominating the landscape for miles around.
The mountain is considered by many as a "Holy mountain", thus a bundok dambana, and is popular among pilgrims along with mountain climbers. It is located in a protected area known as Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape covering 10,901 hectares (26,940 acres) of land.
The andesitic Banahaw volcano complex is composed of several mountains with Mount Banahaw, the largest with a maximum elevation of 2,170 metres (7,119 ft) above sea level. The summit is topped by a 1.5 by 3.5 kilometres (0.93 mi × 2.17 mi) and 210 metres (690 ft) deep crater that is breached on the southern rim believed to have been caused by the 1730 eruption. Prior to 1730, a lake occupied the summit crater of Mount Banahaw. The resulting flood destroyed the town of Sariaya, Quezon located below the mountain.
Source: Wikipedia
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Mayon Volcano, also known as MOUNT MAYON, is an active volcano in the province of ALBAY, on the island of Luzon. It is a classic strato volcano capped by a small central summit crater. Renowned as the "perfect cone" because of its almost symmetric conical shape. It was declared a national park and a protected landscape on July 20, 1938, the first in the country. It was reclassified a Natural Park and renamed Mayon Volcano Natural Park in the year 2000. It is the main landmark of Albay Province, rising 8,077 ft from the shores of the Gulf of Albay about 10 km away. Mayon is the most active volcano in the Philippines having erupted over 48 times in the past 400 years.
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MOUNT SAMAT is a historic mountain in the town of Pilar, Province of Bataan, and is a parasitic cone of Mount Mariveles with no record of historical eruption. The summit of Mount Samat is 9.2 km NNE of the Mariveles caldera. Mount Samar itself has a 1,800 ft wide crater that opens to the northeast. The Mount Samat Cross is situated near the edge of the crater rim, and located near its summit is the Mount Samat National Shrine. A national shrine dedicated to the heroic struggle and sacrifices of 78,000 Filipino and American soldiers who fought against the Imperial Japanese Army and died in the historic World War II in 1942.
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MT. APO
Davao, Philippines
Davao, Philippines
Mount Apo (Cebuano: Bukid Apo) and (Filipino: Bundok Apo) is a large solfataric, potentially active stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. With an elevation of 2,954 metres (9,692 ft) above sea level, it is the highest mountain in the Philippine Archipelago and is located between Davao City and Davao del Sur province in Region XI and Cotabato province in Region XII. The peak overlooks Davao City 45 kilometres (28 mi) to the northeast, Digos City 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the southeast, and Kidapawan City 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the west.
The first two attempts to reach Mt. Apo’s summit ended in failure: that of Jose Oyanguren (1852) and Señor Real (1870). The first recorded successful expedition was led by Don Joaquin Rajal in October 10, 1880. Prior to the climb, Rajal had to secure the permission of the Bagobo chieftain, Datu Manig. It is said that the Datu demanded that human sacrifice be made to please the god Mandarangan. Fortunately, the datu agreed to waive this demand, and the climb commenced on October 6, 1880, succeeding five days later. Since then, numerous expeditions followed. These and more are described in colorful narrations by Fr. Miguel Bernad, S.J.
On May 9, 1936, Mount Apo was declared a national park by President Manuel L. Quezon.
Mt. Apo is said to be named after a nobleman named Apong, who was killed while mediating the battle between two suitors of his daughter Saribu. Another proposed origin of the name is from the word Apo itself, which in Filipino tongues means “master” or “grandchild”.
In late March–April 2016, due to the extreme effects of El Niño, massive patches of forest fires and bushfires appeared on the slopes of the mountain, causing hikers on the mountain to halt their ascent. Tourism in the region was threatened due to a massive haze engulfing the slopes of the mountain.
Source: Wikipedia
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MT. BANAHAW
Lukban, Quezon
Lukban, Quezon
Mount Banahaw(alternative spelling: Banahao or Banájao) is an active volcano on Luzon in the Philippines. The three-peaked volcano complex is located between the provinces of Laguna and Quezon and is the tallest mountain in the CALABARZON region dominating the landscape for miles around.
The mountain is considered by many as a "Holy mountain", thus a bundok dambana, and is popular among pilgrims along with mountain climbers. It is located in a protected area known as Mounts Banahaw–San Cristobal Protected Landscape covering 10,901 hectares (26,940 acres) of land.
The andesitic Banahaw volcano complex is composed of several mountains with Mount Banahaw, the largest with a maximum elevation of 2,170 metres (7,119 ft) above sea level. The summit is topped by a 1.5 by 3.5 kilometres (0.93 mi × 2.17 mi) and 210 metres (690 ft) deep crater that is breached on the southern rim believed to have been caused by the 1730 eruption. Prior to 1730, a lake occupied the summit crater of Mount Banahaw. The resulting flood destroyed the town of Sariaya, Quezon located below the mountain.
Source: Wikipedia
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Mayon Volcano, also known as MOUNT MAYON, is an active volcano in the province of ALBAY, on the island of Luzon. It is a classic strato volcano capped by a small central summit crater. Renowned as the "perfect cone" because of its almost symmetric conical shape. It was declared a national park and a protected landscape on July 20, 1938, the first in the country. It was reclassified a Natural Park and renamed Mayon Volcano Natural Park in the year 2000. It is the main landmark of Albay Province, rising 8,077 ft from the shores of the Gulf of Albay about 10 km away. Mayon is the most active volcano in the Philippines having erupted over 48 times in the past 400 years.
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MOUNT SAMAT is a historic mountain in the town of Pilar, Province of Bataan, and is a parasitic cone of Mount Mariveles with no record of historical eruption. The summit of Mount Samat is 9.2 km NNE of the Mariveles caldera. Mount Samar itself has a 1,800 ft wide crater that opens to the northeast. The Mount Samat Cross is situated near the edge of the crater rim, and located near its summit is the Mount Samat National Shrine. A national shrine dedicated to the heroic struggle and sacrifices of 78,000 Filipino and American soldiers who fought against the Imperial Japanese Army and died in the historic World War II in 1942.
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March 4, 2012
ANDRES BONIFACIO
100th Year Celebration of Heroic Deeds
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Sent by Iwa Mahor of Bataan
ANDRES BONIFACIO SHRINE was built to remember Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro, the Founder of the Katipunan organisation which aimed to start an independence movement against Spain. It is located on Padre Burgos Avenue, between Manila City Hall and Mehan Gardens, Ermita, City of Manila.
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Memorare
Manila
Wikang Pilipino: Pagpupugay kay Andres Bonifacion, masigasig na tagapagtanggol ng kalayaan, supremo at dakilang ama ng katipunan. Siya ay ipinanganak sa Tondo, Maynila noong Nobyembre 30, 1863, Dahils sa pag-ibig sa tinubuang lupa, siya ay sumapi sa La Liga Filipina at nagtatag ng katipunan, isang lihim na samahan na ang layunin ay makamtan ang kasarilinan ng Pilipinas sa rebolusyunaryong pamamaraan, sumulat ng mga makabayang tula at sanaysay na naging batas ng diwang malaya ng mga Pilipino. Sa kanyang kabayanihan, ang panandang pangkasaysayang ito ay inialay ng madlang Pilipino sa kanyang karangalan sa pagdiriwang ng ikasandaang taon ng kanyang kabayanihan.
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Sent by Iwa Mahor of Bataan
ANDRES BONIFACIO SHRINE was built to remember Andrés Bonifacio y de Castro, the Founder of the Katipunan organisation which aimed to start an independence movement against Spain. It is located on Padre Burgos Avenue, between Manila City Hall and Mehan Gardens, Ermita, City of Manila.
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March 2, 2012
Churches and Temples
Manaoag Shrine, Pangasinan
Our Lady of Manaoag is known to be the
patroness of the sick, the helpless and the needy.
Established over 400 years ago, the Shrine of our Lady of Manaoag is today one of the Philippines' most widely visited Pilgrimage sites.
REDEMPTORIST CHURCH
Barangay Baclaran,
Barangay Baclaran,
PARANAQUE CITY
Redemptorist Church is popularly called Baclaran Church. Completed in December 1952, it houses one of the most venerated Marian images in the country - the icon of our Mother of Perpetual Help. Devotees flock and pray the novena every Wednesday in what has become "Baclaran Day".
Redemptorist Church is popularly called Baclaran Church. Completed in December 1952, it houses one of the most venerated Marian images in the country - the icon of our Mother of Perpetual Help. Devotees flock and pray the novena every Wednesday in what has become "Baclaran Day".
February 24, 2012
PHILIPPINE VOLCANOES
Mayon Volcano, the world's perfect cone with the Cagsawa Church ruin,
a reminder of the volcanic eruption in 1814 when 1200 people perished.
a reminder of the volcanic eruption in 1814 when 1200 people perished.
Trek up the volcano and experience breathtaking views of the crater lake.
Sagbayan Peak Viewpoint is the place wherein you will see the views around chocolate hills,
the way to the ocean to the north and the 3m high replicas of dinosaurs and cartoon characters.
the way to the ocean to the north and the 3m high replicas of dinosaurs and cartoon characters.
Taal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, found between
the towns of Talisay and San Nicolas, Batangas. The volcano has a lake inside its crater.
Philippine Local Industry
Mactan Island, Cebu City
Cebu City is famous for the production of the world's finest handmade guitars.
Manibago, on Mactan Island, is the center of the guitar-making industry.
A craftsman needs one month to complete one guitar.
Manibago, on Mactan Island, is the center of the guitar-making industry.
A craftsman needs one month to complete one guitar.
Kalibo, Aklan - is the biggest producer of pina cloth which comes from fibers of
pineapple leaves. This high-quality cloth is done by hand, from fiber extraction to weaving.
pineapple leaves. This high-quality cloth is done by hand, from fiber extraction to weaving.
This traditional way of molding pots and earthen jars is known as "Pagburnayan" in Ilocos.
MANILA: FLOWERS
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Sampaguita Pickers - Early morning before 7am Sampaguita flowers are harvested and strung as garlands, Sta Cruz, Laguna
Philippine Caves
Tagoloan, Lanao del Norte is in Mindanao Island, South Philippines
Sagada, Mt Province
SUMAGUING CAVE features magnificent and unusual deposits of stalactites and stalagmites.
Philippine Boats
SUBIRAN REGATTA (Leyte) It is an exciting race of one-man outrigger sailboats, locally called "subiran". This race is done without using a paddle, only skills and techniques to manuever the sail. It is held along the scenic and historical Leyte gulf every last week of June.
A refreshing scene at the waterfront of Puerto Galera, a famous tourist destination in the island of Mindoro
Terrace of Lantaka Hotel by the Sea, Zamboanga City.
Viewing The Basilan Strait with the island of Basilan in the background. (Mindanao)
Iba, Zambales: President Ramon Magsaysay Birth Mark
Zambales is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north, Tarlac and Pampanga to the east, and Bataan to the south. The province lies between the South China Sea and the Zambales Mountains. With a land area of 3,700km, Zambales is the second largest among the seven provinces of Central Luzon. It has a population density of 170 people per square kilometer², one of the lowest in the country. The province is noted for its mangoes, which are abundant from January to April.
MT. PINATUBO - Zambales
Sent by Jadj Dancel
September 2022
MT. PINATUBO:
Mount Pinatubo is an active stratovolcano in the Zambales Mountains, located on the tripoint boundary of the Philippine provinces of Zambales, Tarlac and Pampanga, all in Central Luzon on the northern island of Luzon. Its eruptive history was unknown to most before the pre-eruption volcanic activity of early 1991. Wikipedia
Photograph by Kevin Hamdorf
The crater of Mt. Pinatubo, 600 meters deep, 2kms wide
Postcard by Phil-German Magazine Manila
Photograph by Kevin Hamdorf
Lahar Fields of Mt Pinatubo
Zambales
Posted: February 25, 2012
Baler, Aurora
From Wikipedia:
Aurora is a province of the Philippines located in Central Luzon region. Its capital is Baler and borders, clockwise from the south, the provinces of Quezon, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, and Isabela. To the east of Aurora is the Philippine Sea.
PHILIPPINE CULTURAL AND FOLK DANCES
Sent by Iwa Mahor of Bataan
Cariñosa means loving or affectionate one, is a Philippine folk dance of colonial era origin from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine Folk Dances. A fan or a handkerchief is used to portray a dancing couple in a romantic scenario. This dance originated in Panay Island of the Visayan Islands and was introduced by the Spaniards during the colonization period. It is related to a Spanish dance like Bolero and a Mexican dance, the Jarabe Tapatio or the Mexican Hat Dance.
ITIK-ITIK is one of the most popular Filipino Folk Dances. It depicts movements of a Swan or a Duck.
KUMINTANG - The graceful hand movements from the wrist going clock or counterclockwise while dancing. This is a typical characteristic movement of the hands in Philippine Folk Dances.
The MAGLALATIK is an indigenous dance from the Philippines in which coconut shell halves are secured onto the dancers' hands and on vests upon which are hung four or six more coconut shell halves. The dancers - all male - perform the dance by hitting one coconut shell with the other - sometimes the ones on the hand; sometimes the ones on the body, and sometimes the shells worn by another performer, all in time to a fast drumbeat. Like many native Filipino dances, it is intended to impress the viewers of the great skills of the dancers; even some Filipino Martial Arts circles. It has been noted that the MAGLALATIK "consists of a trapping and boxing method hidden in a dance."
PANDANGGO SA ILAW is another popular folk dance in the Philippines which was said to have originated from the Island of Mindoro. This DANCE OF LIGHTS simulates fireflies at dusk and at night. The word pandanggo came from the Spanish fandango, a dance in 3/4 time beat. The phrase "sa ilaw" is Tagalog word means "in the light", and is referred to the three oil lamps that a dancer has to balance - one on the head and one on the back of each hand. The oil lamp is called tinghoy. Sometimes, lighted candles inside the glasses are used instead of the oil lamp.
SINGKIL or Sayaw sa Kasingkil - is a Royal Muslim Folk Dance of the Maranaos (from Lanao)based from the epic legend of Darangen. This dance is performed with quick steps through crisscrossed bamboo poles to the rhythm of brass gongs.
The TINIKLING is the most popular and well-known traditional Philippine Folk Dance. It is an old pre-Spanish colonial dance that involved two people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in-between the poles as they dance. This dance originated in Leyte in the Visayan Islands of central Philippines - as an imitation of the tikling bird dodging bamboo traps set by rice farmers. The dance imitates the movement of the tikling birds as they walk between grass stems, flit on tree branches or dodge bamboo traps. Dancers imitate the birds' legendary grace and speed by skilfully maneuvering between large bamboo poles. They wear no footwear, but bare feet as they perform.
Cariñosa means loving or affectionate one, is a Philippine folk dance of colonial era origin from the Maria Clara suite of Philippine Folk Dances. A fan or a handkerchief is used to portray a dancing couple in a romantic scenario. This dance originated in Panay Island of the Visayan Islands and was introduced by the Spaniards during the colonization period. It is related to a Spanish dance like Bolero and a Mexican dance, the Jarabe Tapatio or the Mexican Hat Dance.
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ITIK-ITIK is one of the most popular Filipino Folk Dances. It depicts movements of a Swan or a Duck.
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KUMINTANG - The graceful hand movements from the wrist going clock or counterclockwise while dancing. This is a typical characteristic movement of the hands in Philippine Folk Dances.
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The MAGLALATIK is an indigenous dance from the Philippines in which coconut shell halves are secured onto the dancers' hands and on vests upon which are hung four or six more coconut shell halves. The dancers - all male - perform the dance by hitting one coconut shell with the other - sometimes the ones on the hand; sometimes the ones on the body, and sometimes the shells worn by another performer, all in time to a fast drumbeat. Like many native Filipino dances, it is intended to impress the viewers of the great skills of the dancers; even some Filipino Martial Arts circles. It has been noted that the MAGLALATIK "consists of a trapping and boxing method hidden in a dance."
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PANDANGGO SA ILAW is another popular folk dance in the Philippines which was said to have originated from the Island of Mindoro. This DANCE OF LIGHTS simulates fireflies at dusk and at night. The word pandanggo came from the Spanish fandango, a dance in 3/4 time beat. The phrase "sa ilaw" is Tagalog word means "in the light", and is referred to the three oil lamps that a dancer has to balance - one on the head and one on the back of each hand. The oil lamp is called tinghoy. Sometimes, lighted candles inside the glasses are used instead of the oil lamp.
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SINGKIL or Sayaw sa Kasingkil - is a Royal Muslim Folk Dance of the Maranaos (from Lanao)based from the epic legend of Darangen. This dance is performed with quick steps through crisscrossed bamboo poles to the rhythm of brass gongs.
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The TINIKLING is the most popular and well-known traditional Philippine Folk Dance. It is an old pre-Spanish colonial dance that involved two people beating, tapping, and sliding bamboo poles on the ground and against each other in coordination with one or more dancers who step over and in-between the poles as they dance. This dance originated in Leyte in the Visayan Islands of central Philippines - as an imitation of the tikling bird dodging bamboo traps set by rice farmers. The dance imitates the movement of the tikling birds as they walk between grass stems, flit on tree branches or dodge bamboo traps. Dancers imitate the birds' legendary grace and speed by skilfully maneuvering between large bamboo poles. They wear no footwear, but bare feet as they perform.
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PANDANGGO STA CLARA or OBANDO DANCE is a fertility dance popular in Bulacan. The dancers hope to find a wife, a husband, or a child.
SAKUTING - a folk dance of the Ilocanos usually performed during Christmas. Groups of boys and girls go to perform from house to house receiving many gifts in return. Note the two sticks used to produce the rhythmic sound. (Baranggay Folk dance Troupe Philippine Normal College).
"OBANDO" named after a town in Bulacan. Obando Dance is a dance of rural Philippines. Attire is the native "balintawak" and "salakot" for the ladies and "barong tagalog and "buntal" hats for the gentlemen.
KUMENTANG - The graceful hand movements from the wrist going clock or counter clockwise while danding. this is atypical Characteristic movement of the hands in Philippine folk dances.
Native dresses brightens the countryside during harvest time. In the background is the world's most perfect cone-shaped volcano, THE MAYON.
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