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Posted on March 9, 2010 - by Lakwatsero

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

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 10, 2010 - by Lakwatsero

Quiapo Church, the Basilica of the Black Nazarene

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 January 25, 2010 - by Lakwatsero

Marcelo B. Fernan Bridge in Mactan, Cebu

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 October 31, 2009 - by Lakwatsero

Philippine Beaches: Samal, Davao City

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 [...]


Posted on August 29, 2009 - by Lakwatsero

Visiting Baguio City

Visiting Baguio City

One advantage of living in Manila is the accessibility of tourist places like Baguio City from the metro. Unlike when I was still living in Davao City or Cebu City, I only get to visit Baguio City whenever I have an important business or a scheduled vacation or trip. And not to mention the cost [...]


Posted on August 27, 2009 - by Lakwatsero

More Flights to Caticlan

More Flights to Caticlan

The last time I visited Boracay was in 2006 with my some college friends. It was a fun experience. I wish I had my own camera at that time for taking pictures. Unfortunately, I was only sharing with the group’s cameras. Nice thing though that Seair is now offering more flights to Boracay (Caticlan). I [...]


Posted on August 21, 2009 - by Lakwatsero

Ayala Terraces in Cebu

Ayala Terraces in Cebu

The Ayala Terraces is a PhP 600M development project by the Ayalas in Cebu. The Terraces, which was originally Ayala Center Cebu’s Lagoon before it was renovated, comprises 8,000 square meters of available floor area for establishments. The addition of the Ayala Terraces in Ayala Center Cebu gives Cebuanos a new definition to their urban lifestyle.


Posted on June 15, 2009 - by Lakwatsero

Backpacking to Baguio City

Backpacking to Baguio City

Last weekend, my friends and I decided to visit Baguio City for a little cam whoring. Equipped with our cameras, lenses and a backpack of weekend clothes, we left Metro Manila midnight of Friday.  We took the last de luxe trip of Victory Liner going to Baguio City.


Posted on June 11, 2009 - by Lakwatsero

Blogger's Magicalympics at Enchanted Kingdom

Blogger's Magicalympics at Enchanted Kingdom

It was only last November 2009 when I last went to Enchanted Kingdom where we spent our Halloween weekend.  I’ve been in this park n times before.  I even remember my college friends giving me a scrapbook with one full page of my photos from the different instances I visited EK.

Last May 10, day after [...]


Posted on May 3, 2009 - by Lakwatsero

Hidalgo-Quiapo, A Camera Haven

Hidalgo-Quiapo, A Camera Haven

If you’re planning of getting a brand new camera, whether it’s a DSLR or a point and shoot, then forget the malls. There’s a camera haven hidden among the sellers of fish and amulets inside Quiapo’s busy public market.  The Hidalgo street.


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