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Posted on March 9, 2010 - by Lakwatsero

A glimpse of the Filipino’s past at the Lopez Museum

Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to get invited to a museum tour at the Lopez Memorial Museum in Ortigas. The Lopez Memorial Museum is one of the few private museums opened to the public which showcases a collection of artifacts and works that depict the Filipino culture and heritage.

Posted on February 20, 2010 - by Lakwatsero

1st Philippine International PyroMusical Competition in MOA

For someone coming from Davao City, fireworks and fire crackers are few of the things that excites us after the ban on firecrackers was implemented in the city. After hearing that the 1st Philippine International PyroMusical Competition will be held din MOA (Mall of Asia), I got really excited. I was able to get several [...]

Posted on February 10, 2010 - by Lakwatsero

Quiapo Church, the Basilica of the Black Nazarene

The Basilica of the Black Nazarene, or the Quiapo Church as it is popularly known, houses the large black wooden statue of Christ bearing the cross. The Black Nazarene is believed to have miraculous powers. On Fridays (throughout the year), devotees of the Black Nazarene visit the Quiapo Church to celebrate the novena. Many believes [...]

Posted on February 10, 2010 - by Lakwatsero

Shopping for an Ultra Wide Angle Lens

I have recently splurged on my camera’s bag when I bought the Crumpler bag last weekend. My extravagant shopping didn’t end there after I stopped resisting the itch of getting the long have been wanted 11-16mm f/2.8 Ultra Wide Angle lens from Tokina. I bought this new addition to my lens collection from Henry’s camera [...]

Posted on January 25, 2010 - by Lakwatsero

Marcelo B. Fernan Bridge in Mactan, Cebu

When visiting Cebu via plane, the first attraction that will greet you perhaps is the Marcelo B. Fernan Bridge.  Built in 1999, the Marcelo B. Fernan bridge connects two of the province’s most important hubs, Mactan Island and the island of Cebu. Mactan houses the different hotel-resorts, which attracts millions of tourists every year; the [...]

Posted on January 22, 2010 - by Lakwatsero

Thrill of the Trail in NUVALI

The North Face is bringing the third edition of the Thrill of the Trail running series to NUVALI, Ayala Land’s most recent project which is located in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. The Thrill of the Trail series is a campaign to promote trail running here in the Philippines. They have done trail marathons in Nasugbu, Batangas [...]

Posted on December 31, 2009 - by Lakwatsero

Lakwatsero Shirt

I was accompanying  a friend with his year-end shopping when we came across this Lakwatsero shirt from Saplot ni Juan in Greenhills Shopping Center yesterday. I bought the shirt at once and I was to get it for P250.00. I might wear this in one of my trips.

Posted on December 14, 2009 - by Lakwatsero

Dining at Little Asia in Venice Piazza Mall

For those of you who haven’t heard yet, a new mall in Taguig has opened last month. Venice Piazza Mall, owned by the management of Eastwood Malls, has opened in McKinley Hills, Taguig City last November. A few restaurants and shops have opened since November and Pinoy Lakwatsero was invited to try Little Asia’s symphony [...]

Posted on November 21, 2009 - by Lakwatsero

Happy Cream Puffs

A couple of weeks ago, our Japanese teacher gave out custard-filled buns (or whatever that bun is called) on her birthday. That was the time when I first tasted a Happy Cream Puff. I didn’t bother asking Sensei either on where she bought it. After a week or two, some of my officemates brought boxes [...]

Posted on October 31, 2009 - by Lakwatsero

Philippine Beaches: Samal, Davao City

Thanks to Byahilo’s DiscOVIry contest that forced me to explore the depths of my photo library for photos of Philippine Beaches. I’ll be posting in the coming days a few of the 7, 107 beach destinations in our country. I have always dreamed of visiting all of these but for now, let’s enjoy few of [...]