Philippines Expat and Travel Blog June Archive

Tagaytay City is Philippines' Expat Haven

By holga at 06/30/09 04:25

I grew up in both Dasmariñas and Tagaytay City in the province of Cavite. I consider both places as my home. Perhaps this is the reason why during my college years, my classmates envy me because I lived in Tagaytay for almost all of my life.

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The Honesty Coffee Shop of Batanes

I have been tothe furthest island of the Philippines, the province of Batanes. It was in 2006 that I experienced what they say the refreshing air of the Philippines' most peaceful place. Well, with a great view of the island and the surrounding places, no tall buildings, not a lot of smoke belching vehicles, Batanes is truly a wonderful place to visit.

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Ngandahig Sets Sail

In Philippine history books, the word "balangay" will always be there. The word is the name of the first sea vessel used by our ancestors to travel from different islands until landing in the Philippines. When the oldest ruins of the "balangay" were found, carbon dating revealed it's from the 320 A.D. and experts say that some others exist that are older.

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Philippines And The Pandemic; Influenza A/H1N1 Virus

The Philippines is one of the countries who suffered gravely from the Influenza A/H1N1 virus. When the virus hit the Philippines almost 2 months ago, the cases of people contracting the the disease increased tremendously. Latest counts exceed almost 700 people.

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Cheap Cameras at Hidalgo in Quiapo, Manila

My cousin is a photographer. My other cousin is a photography student. How about moi? I'm a photographer-wannabe. I admit, I'm a frustrated photographer. I never really wanted to become one until I saw my cousin's taken photos when he was still a student in Cebu.

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Water Adventures in the Philippines

I was born of the water. Not because I am a Pisces but because my mother gave birth to me while they are having a vacation in a resort. Yeah, my mom is pretty active even if it was her due month already. She was the one who suggested to my father that she wants to give birth in a resort. She was confident enough because her sister is a notable midwife.

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2010 Philippine Presidential Election

In just a few months from now, the next president of the Philippines will be chosen by the public in the election day which will be held on the 10th of May, 2010. The presidential hopefuls have all started their campaign as early as last year.

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