Life is one long vacation
The Franciscan order, founded by St. Francis of Assisi, came to the Philippines on a group of 15 friars in 1578. They henceforth began to evangelize Laguna, Morong, Tayabas, and Bicol. In the second part of this series, I will feature three churches built by the Franciscans, the churches in the towns of Lumban, Pagsanjan, Read More
Laguna is a province in the immediate south of Manila. In 1571, Captain Juan de Salcedo and his troops conquered Laguna with its surrounding areas, and in mere seven years, two Franciscan friars by the names of Juan de Plasencia and Diego de Oropesa began evangelizing the province. This explains the good number of Franciscan Read More
Wikang Filipino by ~LacerationLove I always correct people when they say “Tagalog” is our national language. While a majority speak it, I believe to say Tagalog is our national language is outdated, and in my opinion, Tagalog and Filipino should not be used interchangeably. Here’s what I always point out: Cebuanos are offended. Well not Read More
I’ve read that South East Asian Airlines has partnered with one of Asia’s largest low cost carriers, Tiger Airways, and this collaboration has resulted to new affordable flights from Clark to Singapore, Hong Kong, and Macau. Starting this July, they will fly to my two favorite cities, Cebu and Davao! SEAIR will fly up to Read More
Starbucks Coffee branches in the Philippines will serve half-price Frappucino ice blended beverages every Monday from April 30, 2012 through May 28, 2012 from 2:00 PM-6:00 PM on their Happy Hour. So beat the heat this summer, and get one of their signature frappes, however you want it, every Monday of May! A list of Read More
