Stations of the Cross at the Ilagan Sanctuary Text and photos by SJBP Contents Embark on a spiritual journey this Holy Week at the Ilagan Sanctuary Serenity Hill Calvary in Brgy. Sta. Victoria, City of Ilagan, Isabela. The city's version of the Calvary hill is a place where you can deepen your connection with God and each other, and engage in various activities that cater to your adventurous side. Keep Reading ..read more

Stations of the Cross at the Ilagan Sanctuary Embark on a spiritual journey this Holy Week at the Ilagan Sanctuary Serenity Hill Calvary in Brgy. Sta. Victoria, City of Ilagan, Isabela. The city's version of the Calvary hill is a place where you can deepen your connection with God and each other, and engage in various activities that cater to your adventurous side. Keep Reading ..read more

Caramoan Islands, Camarines Sur This article was originally published in the May 2023 issue of Enrich magazine (with some minor revisions and additional details). I was fresh out of the university when in 2012, the American hit reality TV series Survivor made the local headlines. The show's long-time host, Jeff Probst, in a live broadcast of a season finale, announced that their upcoming new season had just finished filming in the Philippines—in the islands of Caramoan, whose popularity then was far from what it is now. Before the well-known U.S. version, several Survivor franchises a ..read more

Museo ni Baldomero Aguinaldo in Kawit, Cavite “May iba pa palang Aguinaldo?” asked Bryan, a friend of mine who was surprised upon learning that an Aguinaldo, whose first name was not Emilio, exists in the country’s written history. “Yes Sir, pinsan s’ya ni Emilio Aguinaldo, hindi lang siya ganun kakilala tulad ni Emilio na naging presidente natin,” the shrine staff eagerly replied. Baldomero Aguinaldo was not among the most talked about historical figures not because of the lack of significant contribution, but only because of being overshadowed by the prominence of Gen. Emilio Aguina ..read more

Nunelucio Alvarado's house and art studio Our first day in Sagay City was supposedly for the tourist spots nestled within the expansive Sagay Marine Reserve, but the unforgiving weather had us reschedule the seaward activities. We failed to get clearance from the coast guard and the ensuing change in our itinerary lead our group of visiting media to discover Sagay City's art scene, along the shores of the city's protected seas. Keep Reading ..read more

The Philippines is a magnificent travel destination because it is home to a lot of raw natural beauties, which you need to experience at least once in your lifetime. Right from vast green mountains to serene beaches, you will find a lot of nature’s wonders in the Philippines. In this article, we will not be talking about the hotspots of the Philippines like Manila, Boracay, and Cebu, rather, this article is about finding those hidden gems of the Philippines that are totally worth exploring. Check out the list and make a bucket list of all the places you are visiting on your next trip ..read more

Carbin Reef in Sagay City, Negros Occidental | via Sagay Tourism Office "Community-based tourism" (or CBT) is a part of the industry that highlights the significance of community participation and empowerment in the development of tourism activities. It puts the local community of a certain tourist spot—the often overlooked stakeholders—at the heart of the development to promote not only the tourist destination they live in, but also the quality of life and sustainable living among them. The Philippine Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) invited me, along with other travel bloggers and jou ..read more

Ilagan City's Giant Butaka On our way to the hotel the night we arrived in Ilagan City, capital of Isabela province, we caught a glimpse of this giant chair. It was illuminated with multi colors under a gazebo that stands within a small, triangular plaza located in the middle of a seemingly busy intersection. We went to Ilagan for the week-long coverage of its Mammangi Festival and 11th cityhood anniversary and among the spots we visited for a side trip was the city's Giant Butaka monument. READ ALSO: Twice the Fun: Ilagan Celebrates Mammangi Festival 2023 and 11th Cityhood Anniversar ..read more

Vito Church in Sagay City, Negros Occidental Already bordering Escalante City, about fifteen kilometers away from the modernized and beautifully landscaped Sagay City Public Plaza in downtown, lies the coast of Brgy. Vito, a fishing village where a wooden image deemed miraculous draws devout Catholics mostly from Negros Island and around the Visayas region. Keep Reading ..read more

Ilagan City's Giant Butaca On our way to the hotel the night we arrived in Ilagan City, capital of Isabela province, we caught a glimpse of this giant chair. It was illuminated with multi colors under a gazebo that stands within a small, triangular plaza located in the middle of a seemingly bustling intersection. We went to Ilagan for the week-long coverage of its Mamangi Festival and 11th cityhood anniversary and among the places we visited for a side trip was the city's Giant Butaca monument. READ ALSO: Twice the Fun: Ilagan Celebrates Mamangi Festival 2023 and 11th Cityhood Anniver ..read more