Personally, LBC Express Philippines is the WORST Cargo Company in the country and I will never ever send my package through them – NEVER AGAIN! The reason I wrote this blog is that I want everyone in the world to know my frustration and anger towards LBC, a Money Remittance, Courier and Cargo Company Founded in 1950. I have been very patient in inquiring the status of my package in the past few days but it looks like all my forbearance [...]
Mark and Sam at Site of the First Flag raising in Mindanao | read this item
Located in the City Hall compound, just outside the City Hall of Surigao, the “site of the first Philippine Flag raising in Mindanao” honored by the National Historical Institute, as a historic spot in 2000, has become one of the few attractions in the city. Although it is not as magnificent as the other tourist attractions in Surigao, the “site of the first Philippine Flag raising in Mindanao” gives a glimpse of how patriotic our ancestors were. Must be followed [...]
A small rotunda found just outside of Gateway Hotel in Surigao, the Jose P Laurel Monument is one of the less maintained historical site in the region. Because of Laurel’s achievement in the Philippines and the whole Caraga Region, a small statue was placed in honor of him. The Jose P Laurel Monument is a small structure erected to commemorate the love of Laurel to the youth. In fact, there is a marking below its statue that states one of [...]
Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines | read this item
Recently, the Office of Building Officials (OBO) of Cebu City, other big cities and municipalities in Cebu, Philippines are requiring Electronics Permit duly signed by Professional Electronics Engineer or PECE as component of the building permit applications for the construction of buildings and residential houses. With this development, general contractors necessitate to tap the services of Professional Electronics Engineers in all building construction to primarily look into the telephones, CATV, fire detection and alarm systems, and other safety and security [...]
The Surigao Airport is a domestic airport serving the general area of Surigao City. It is situated in the Barangay Luna, Province of Surigao del Norte in the Philippines. Surigao Airport, known in Filipino as Paliparan ng Surigao and in Cebuano as Tugpahanan sa Surigao, is classified as a Class 2 principal (or minor domestic) airport by the CAAP (Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines), a body of the DOTC (Department of Transportation and Communications) that is in charge of [...]
One of the best ways to spend a stroll with your family and friends when in Dumaguete is at Quezon Park. It is a relaxing place, surrounded by lush greeneries of plants, bushes and trees located in the city center across the historic Dumaguete Cathedral and Bell Tower. Because of Quezon Park’s strategic location, children come here very often to play at the grass or at the playground recently developed by the City Government. The park is about 1.5 hectares [...]
Located in the town center of Antequera in Bohol, the Antequera Church is one of the many reasons why locals and foreigners continue to visit the municipality. It was established in 1880 and was made from tabique pampango and other light materials. Today, the present Antequera Church is new and ordinary. It is made from concrete but the design is based from older churches. It is now named as Nuestra Señora del Rosario Parish (Our Lady of the Rosary). Other [...]
Sto. Nino Parish Church - Cortes Bohol | read this item
Known to Boholanos as Cortes Church, the Sto. Niño Parish Church in Cortes, Bohol is one of the many churches in the Philippines that are dedicated to the Sto. Niño or Holy Child; noteworthy Sto. Niño churches in the country includes Santo Niño de Cebu, Santo Niño de Paz in Makati and Santo Niño Shrine in Butuan. Located on top of a hill near Infant King Academy, Cortes Church, like most Bohol churches, is shaped like a cruciform and has [...]
Considered as one of the newest eco-tourism attractions in Bohol, the Abatan RiverLife boasts itself as the next ‘Loboc River‘ – but in a different idea. It is an initiative by the ARDMC (Abatan River Development Management Council) to improve not only the tourist destinations in the area but also to add more jobs and income to this beautiful province. The Abatan RiverLife has been enhanced to uphold the sustainable administration of the Abatan River and at the same time [...]
The General Ignacio Paua Park is one of the historical places constructed to commemorate the accomplishments of General Jose Ignacio Paua in Legazpi City, Albay. General Paua is popularly known as the “Chinese General of the Filipino Revolution”. He was born in Laona, Fookien, China on April 29, 1872. He came to the Philippines in 1890 to join in the Filipino Revolution. He was tasked by General Emilio Aguinaldo, the first President of the Philippines, to establish and manage an [...]
What makes the Philippines more than a usual holiday destination?
Some say, when the Gods created the Philippine island, they liked it so much, they decided to create seven thousand more. That meant having over seven thousand different views of the sun, and many different beaches like Boracay, which is probably unlike anywhere you’ve ever been.
They say that Gods took their time when they made this paradise. Having thousand of islands also meant that our wildlife and marine life are among the most diverse in the world.
Even our history comes in many chapters, each one with the different theme. Our colors come in infinite forms and our melting pot of cultures contain more than the usual ingredients, so you can expect more than the usual festivals every year.
We’re oriental, and were western too! That’s why no matter where you're from, the Philippines will feel like home.
Many come here to learn... and play. We just love taking the usual things further like honeymooning , relaxing, partying, and shopping. You haven’t seen a real bargain unless you shop here.
And if we like to over do things here in the Philippines just imagine what it’s like, to be our guest!
Accommodation in the Philippines is not a problem in highly urbanized cities such as Manila, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro. Tourism spots such as Boracay, Panglao and Palawan also offers great prices for overnight stays. In most cities, the price ranges from P800-P1500 for economy, P1500-P3000 for midrange and over P3000 for high end. Prices usually go up during Peak season such as Christmas and summer. Prices will double or even triple in "Super Peak" seasons such as New Year and Holy Week. In most cities of the Philippines, prices stay the same throughout the year except during fiestas and festivals. Be sure to book ahead of time to avoid any hassles. Hotels usually get fully booked even before the month of the festival.
Internet Access
In most part of the Philippines, even in small towns, have one internet café. But in more populated towns and cities, internet cafés can be seen in every corner. Prices are normally at P20 per hour in more decent places. Internet connection is relatively fast at 1mbps and most computers in urbanized cities are on the higher end. Some internet cafes are open 24 hours and offer a promo rate of P10 per hour from late evening until dawn but will tend to be very noisy as this will be the time most adults play their favorite online games. Browsing, chatting, playing games and encoding are just some of the things you can do in most cafés. Free WI-FI connection is available in most coffee shops and some fast foods and malls. Plenty of hotels and resorts in the Philippines offer free computer use and WI-FI to the guests.
Climate
The Philippines has a tropical marine climate dominated by a rainy season and a dry season. It is relatively predictable and similar in most parts of the region. The hottest climate is experienced during the summer in the months of March to May at a maximum of 38° C (100° F). During this time, El Niño is usually felt in most part of the Philippines making large amount of damages to agriculture. Temperature starts to drop in June and rainfalls are gradually experienced until October. La Niña the counterpart of El Niño is sensed during this season. The best time of the year in the Philippines is around November to February where humidity is pleasant and rainfall is not too much.
Business Hours
Different businesses in the Philippines open in different time of the day. Shopping Malls usually open at 10am to 9pm. Supermarkets are open at 9am to 8pm and wet markets are open early morning until 6pm. Most banks operate from 9am to 4pm but banks inside shopping malls, such as Banco de Oro, opens until 7pm. ATM machines are found in most populated area and are accessible 24 hours. Bars are open from 6am until dawn and restaurants open from 8am to 11pm. Government offices such as SSS, Pag-ibig, Philhealth, Post office and BIR among many others opens at 8am to 5pm with most of them having lunch breaks at 12nn to 1am. Embassies and consulates open at 9am to 1pm during weekdays. Most private companies operate at 8am to 5pm but with the growth of the outsourcing industry in the Philippines, some companies are open 24 hours and are on employee shifting scheme.
Transportation
The Philippines offers a wide range of transportation. Urbanized cities usually have an airport and seaport for both international and domestic travels. In most cities, jeepneys are the main land transportation. Jeepney fare starts at P7.00 and goes up depending on the distance of your destination. Buses are found in most part of the country traveling from the City to the different provinces of the island. Railway transits are found in Manila that offers fast travel experience. Tricycles and “pedicabs” (or cycle rickshaw) are found in most parts of the country with fares ranging from P5 up to P50 or even higher. Taxis are all over major cities. Just be sure to tell them to turn on their meter or you’re going to pay P200 for a 10 km ride.
Telecommunications
The Philippines has a good telecommunications from ham radios to cellphones. Ham radios are still being used by police, military, reporters and some non-government organizations in communicating. As of 1997, there are 7.3 million telephone mainlines in use which makes it easier to communicate locally and internationally. There are also radio broadcasting stations (both AM and FM) in every part of the country as well as television broadcasting stations. The Philippines has 3 giant mobile companies namely: Globe Telecom, Smart Communications and Sun Cellular with over a thousand cellular sites all over the archipelago. Since the advancement of SMS, it has been an important part to the Filipino lifestyle. This makes the Philippines as the SMS capital of the world. Without a doubt, text messaging and mobile calls are not a problem in the country. The country is also equipped with broadband internet which makes it easy to communicate anywhere in the world.
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Sto. Nino Parish Church - Cortes Bohol | 
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