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These series of photos tells my everyday struggle on my way going to school. But please forgive me for the qualities of these photos, because my phone is not one of those who are on top of the line. That’s why the qualities are not so good. Hope you enjoy it 😀

This is the time when I go outside and started walking

This is our beloved street

This is the view of the road while waiting for the jeepney to arrive.

While I’m sitting on the jeep

And the everyday long line of people waiting for a tricycle.

Another struggle, THE TRAFFIC!

Finally, I’m at school. Gate of the school to be exact.

The pathway and the beautiful mango trees

There is also the one of the attraction of the school, the “I LOVE URSAC”.

And finally one of the best view of my everyday struggle and helps me to lessen my stress.

Hello guys! Hope you enjoy My Daily Struggle as a student and also as a commuter. Stay tune for more updates 😀

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Sometimes the best experiences in traveling are the unexpected finds and so it is with Bohol, that island province that is nestled in the heart of Central Visayas and is aptly called “God’s Little Paradise” by those who are caught off-guard by it’s mystery and charm.

Bohol is the 10th largest island in the country. It is located in central Philippines southeast of Cebu and southwest of Leyte and consisting of an oval-shaped island (411,726 hectares) with 73 islets around it. Consist of 47 municipalities and one city. Has 1,114 barangays. Tagbilaran City, the capital, is 630 kilometers from Manila and 72 kilometers from Cebu.

Upon hearing about Bohol, most people would surmise it to be a typical uncolorful province with only the world-famous Chocolate Hills as it’s attraction. But the marvelous 1,001 nature-perfected conic hills aren’t all there is. Blessed with Mother Nature’s bouty, Bohol has numerous natural attractions that will captivate a person, hold him in breathless admiration and beckon him to keep coming back for more.

Come to Bohol and taste a different kind of experience as it’s surprises unfold to pleasure and thrill.

HOW TO GET THERE

The province can be conveniently reached by air and boat. If you come via Manila, you’ll probably want to Take a connecting flight to Tagbilaran, which takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. It also possible to take a boat to Bohol, but will take 25 hours, and it is only advisable if you have plenty of time at hand and enjoy a trip on sea. Or have to travel on a rock-bottom budget or with a lot of luggage. Currently, there are numerous daily flights from Manila to Tagbilaran.

5 PLACES YOU SHOULD VISIT

1. CHOCOLATE HILLS

There’s nothing else better to see in Bohol than Chocolate Hills. All other tourist spots pale in comparison to this UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are over 1,300 to 1,700 hills that paint the view scape of the province. During the rainy season, the hills are painted green and on dry seasons, they brown— thisis where it gets it’s name, the “Chocolate Hills”

2. PHILIPPINES TARSIER AND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY

Bohol is also known for the tiny, monkey-looking, wide-eyed creatures it has in it’s forest. Tarsiers are aplenty in this Visayan province. You can view and play with them at the Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary. For a minimal fee, you can see, observe these comic-looking animals in their natural habitat.

3. PANGLAO ISLAND

Panglao Island is Bohol’s very own piece of Boracay. The white sand, blue waters and the nightlife make this one of the best Bohol tourist spots. Aside from the beach, the coral reefs and marine life make it a great snorkeling and diving spot as well.

4. LOBOC RIVER FLOATING RESTAURANT

Cruising through one of the cleanest rivers in the Philippines while chowing down on some of the best Filipino dishes is an experience you won’t forget. At Bohol, you can have your cake and eat it too, as they say.

The Loboc River Floating Restaurants is one if the most popular Bohol tourist spots because it brings two of the best things in the province together— nature and good food. The Loboc Youth Ambassador Band also sets the mood as they serenade you throughout the cruise.

5. OUR LADY OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION IN BACLAYON

Known as the second oldest stone church in the Philippines, Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon was completed in 1717. The iconic and historic church has been serving the people of Baclayon for over three centuries. Interestingly,the church was built using corals and egg whites.

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Intramuros, the walled city multifaceted built by the Spaniards upon their occupation of Manila, is a marvelous way to spend the day in Manila. It is located along the southern bank of the Pasig River and was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century and is the oldest district of the city of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The name is taken from the Latin, intra muros, literally “Within the walls”, meaning within the wall enclosure of the city/fortress, also describes its structure as it is surrounded by thick, high walls and moats. During the Spanish colonial period, Intramuros was considered Manila itself.
It is constructed almost completely of stone blocks and possesses the same architectural traits one can see in other Spanish defenses like the Caribbean. It has been attractively landscaped with abundant tropical flowers and plants, and it is a relief for many families looking for shade in ever hot and muggy Manila. One can walk around the paths or use the pleasingly decorated horse drawn carriages. Some of the features of this park are old gunpowder rooms used as recently as World War II, seminaries and chapels, the Manila cathedral and museums. It is recommended that if going for the first time, a driver or guide be hired from your hotel. This is a gigantic area neighboring Rizal Park, and it is not recommended to hire an amateur guide loitering near the entrance.

Come and join us, as we explore the beauty of Intramuros!

Entrance of Fort Santiago

Canteen outside the Fort Santiago

Raja Solaiman Theater inside Fort Santiago

FORT SANTIAGO

The view outside of Baluarte de Santa Barbara

Bambike in Casa Manila

Palacio Del Gobernador

Front of Manila Cathedral Church

Side view of Manila Cathedral Church

Memorare de Manila 1945

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HADUAN FALLS

Haduan Falls is one of the hidden gems of Pampanga. It is located in an isolated forestry part of mabalacat. In able to go there, you’ll need to enter in a private property inside Clark Freeport Zone.

You can start in two different trail:

1. start in sacobia river
2. start in haduan bridge

THE AQUINO CENTER AND MUSEUM
The Aquino Center and Museum is one of the best places to visit when revisiting the history of the Philippines. It is located in Hacienda Luisita, San Miguel, Tarlac City. It is established as a tribute to the two beloved Filipino icons of democracy, the late Sen. Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. and his wife, the late President Corazon “Cory” Aquino.

KART CITY TARLAC
The flag was waved and I pushed the gas of my go kart as hard as I can. Hard right, full throttle forward, an s-curve, hard left and a looping right curve; the wind was whipping hard through the open kart, everything’s a blur and my adrenaline was pumping high. Welcome to Kart City Tarlac!

ISDAAN TARLAC
The first and original ISDAAN restaurant could be found in TARLAC. Aside from the newly opened ISDAAN in Nueva Ecija and Laguna, this was basically the birth place of this concept.

MONASTERIO DE TARLAC
Now, the Relic of the True Cross is carefully taken care of and revered at the altar of a church at the top of a mountain. This sprawling pilgrimage is fast becoming one of the most frequented sites by devotees who are looking for a quiet and intimate encounter with God.

Minette’s Seafood and Grill

Minnete’ s Seafood and Grill is a home made restaurant that could be found in the serene place of Antipolo.

They offer home made dishes that exactly smooth to our taste like; pinangat na gabi, beef bulalo, siomai with mami, inihaw na tuna panga, and their best seller which is the chicken barbeque.

Now, you can taste their best seller for P99 only! You can have your unli chicken barbeque and unli rice.

Unli Chicken Barbecue 🖤

Ofcourse, we try their best seller. As we eat, the chicken has a good taste. If you eat there, your money will not be wasted because you will not regret here. The blend of sweet and salty taste of the chicken is good that is right to the taste you want. It is not hard to eat the chicken because they cooked it in low light.

About their place, it is good and neat. Even if it is an open area, its not hot there. So that, you can peacefully.

Kalinga is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Tabuk and borders Mountain Province to the south, Abra to the west, Isabela to the east, Cagayan to the northeast, and Apayao to the north. Prior to 1995, Kalinga and Apayao used to be a single province named Kalinga-Apayao, until they were split into two to better service the needs of individual native tribes in the provinces.

The name Kalinga is derived from the Ibang and Gaddang Kalinga, which means headhunters. In the past, headhunting was considered noble and it symbolizes bravery. Tattoos, a status symbol which men respect and which women admire, are given to warriors as reward. Thus a mingol or warrior enjoys a high status in Kalinga society.

HOW TO GET THERE

There are basically many ways to go to the province of Kalinga from Manila but the easiest one is via Bontoc. The good news is, you can buy your bus ticket to Bontoc online. There’s no need for you to go to the terminal ahead of time just to secure a seat, especially during weekends and peak season. It’s now the time to visit the beautiful village of Buscalan and meet Apo Whang-Od in person.

From Metro Manila, you can take the Coda Lines bus to the town of Bontoc in the Mountain Province. Coda Lines bus terminal station in Metro Manila is located at HM Transport Bus Terminal, Monte de Piedad/Maryland St. corner EDSA, Immaculate Concepcion, Cubao, Quezon City.

5 PLACES YOU SHOULD VISIT

1. SLEEPING BEAUTY MOUNTAIN

Sleeping Beauty Mountain (also known as Mount Patukan, Mount Mating-oy Dinayao, Mount Mantingoy) is a mountain ridge in Kalinga province of the Philippines. The mountain is called as such because the silhouette of the northern ridge resembles a sleeping woman.It is usually best viewed from the west near the municipality Tinglayan in the Chico River valley, but it can also be viewed from the east near Tanudan.

2. TINGLAYAN RICE TERRACES

Tinglayan is a name of a town in Kalinga. Tinglayan Rice Terraces (as stated herein) may refer to a group rice terraces scattered in town. One of the most imposing is the Bugnay Rice Terraces located in Bugnay Village. The view of Bugnay Rice Terraces can be seen along the Bontoc-Tabuk Road and it is located across the Chico River.

3. PALAN – AH FALLS

Kalinga Province is one of the most visited areas in the Cordillera Region. Tourists will surely get amazed by the natural wonders of the province. No doubt, Kalinga is popular in their region because of its natural beauty. The province of Kalinga is also ideal for adventure seekers who love hiking mountains and exploring caves.

One of the best attractions in Kalinga Province is the Palan-ah Falls and Hot Springs in Tulgao West, Tinglayan.

4. MOUNT PULAG

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By: Navalta, Patricia Nicole G.

Tarlac which is situated at the heart of Luzon’s central plains, the city of Tarlac is tied on the northern part of Pangasinan, Nueva Ecija on the east side, Pampanga on the southern part and Zambales on the west side. Today, Tarlac City is fast becoming the center of a bustling economy and classified as the first class city in terms of income generation.

Now, let’s see atleast 5 tourist spots here in Tarlac City!

1. A Relic of the Holy Cross in Monasterio de Tarlac

Monasterio de Tarlac is where the Relic of the Holy Cross can be found. It is rightly placed atop a mountain at San Jose in Tarlac, surrounded by lush greenery, in great contrast to the deathly Calvary which is believed to be where Jesus was crucified. And on this site in the monastery, pilgrims flock to venerate the “one true cross” and to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

2. Capas National Shrine

The historical place of Capas National Shrine is located in barangay O’Donnell, Capas, Tarlac. The Capas National Shrine was created to commemorate and reminisce the infamous “Death March” of the Filipino and American Soldiers imprisoned by the Japanese Occupation Forces of WWII. In memory of all American and Filipino soldiers in the Philippine history, a landmark now stands in the province of Tarlac. It is a symbol of all soldiers who endured the 97-kilometer march. It is known as the Capas National Shrine or “Paggunita sa Capas.”

3. The Cement Cross

The Battling Bastards of the Bataan Death March built this replica to remember the many young Americans who gave their lives to protect their country and the Philippines. The original cross was brought to the National Historic Site Andersonville, Georgia, USA, where it is now kept and displayed.

4. Canding Water Falls

Canding waterfall is another natural attraction in the province of Tarlac, situated in Brgy. Maasin town of San Clemente. The place is perfect for trekking adventure and swimming. And if you are looking for an outrageous fun, try to catch some eel, because this is an ideal fishing ground for them.

5. Tarlac Plazuela

Tarlac Plazuela, the silent witness to culture and history. Plazuelas are typically at the heart of Philippine towns and located near or between the town/city hall and the Roman Catholic Church. This strategic positioning of the two institutions rooted from the Spanish regime, signifying the union of the government and the Church.
Our town square was visited by the most prominent heroes of our nation, such as our National Hero, Jose Rizal and the President of the Revolutionary Republic, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo. Antonio Luna, Commander of the Philippine Revolutionary Army, Apolinario Mabini, the Brains of the Katipunan, Carlos P. Romulo, Philippine Diplomat and President of the UN General Assembly and Benigno Aquino, Jr., Filipino Martyr and patriot had set foot at the plazuela—the silent witness to history.

Thanks for joining me!

Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton