Known as one of the oldest Roman Catholic Churches in the Philippines, the St. Gregory the Great Cathedral features itself as one of the tourist attractions and one the most prominent landmarks in the Old Albay District of Legazpi. It is located nearby Peñaranda Park, Legazpi City Hall and Provincial Capitol in the province of Albay. The Cathedral of St. Gregory the Great is also known locally as the Cathedral of San Gregorio Magno and Albay Cathedral. It is the Episcopal Seat of […]
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Legazpi Airport
The Legazpi Airport is a major airport in the Bicol Region in the Philippines. It is located in Legazpi City, Albay and it serves the locals and tourists in the City and its vicinity. Located about 12 kilometers from Mayon Volcano, it has a single runway dimensions of 2280 x 36 meters, longer than those of the former airports of Bacolod (1958 x 30 meters) and Mandurriao Airport in Iloilo (2100 x 43 meters). The Airport in Legazpi is known in Filipino as […]
Old Capitol Building of Iloilo
The Old Capitol Building of Iloilo is now considered a National Historical Site by the NHI (National Historical Institute). It is the old edifice fronting the Arroyo Fountain in Iloilo, Philippines. In February 2009, the provincial government applied to the NHI for the declaration of the old Capitol as a historical site. In early 2010, Joenar Pueblo, the Provincial tourism officer, received the confirmation of the marker to be placed at the old Capitol. The historical site marker was unveiled on April 11, […]
Bequibel Shell Midden
One of the less explored tourist spots in the historic city of Butuan, the Bequibel Shell Museum houses a mound of domestic refuse containing shells and animal bones, marking the site of a prehistoric settlement. This spot may not be as important to the excursionists compared to the anthropologists who studies prehistoric people and their culture. A midden is the trash of prehistoric people. It is the repository of unwritten events and activities of past human actions. There are two shell middens in […]
People’s Park in Davao
Worthy of being dubbed as “the best park in the Philippines“, the People’s Park in Davao continue to amaze local and foreign tourists since its opening day on December 15, 2007 (incidentally, the same day I bought my motorcycle). The opening was led by then Mayor (now Vice Mayor), Rodrigo Duterte, together with the local officials of Davao City. FYI, the current Mayor of Davao City is Honorable Sara Z. Duterte, the daughter of widely-recognized former Mayor, Rodrigo. Davao People’s Park is one […]