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The Noble Town of Pila

Lovely, phenomenal, and enchanting – these are the three words to describe the town square of Pila, Laguna. Setting foot in the town, one sees houses from the Spanish and early American Period lining up the streets and surrounding the plaza-church complex . Such scenery brings you back to the town’s dramatic past. Historical Background and Trivia [...]

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Bahay na Bato in Batangas

Philippine Ancestral House, traditionally called Bahay Na Bato, is the fusion of native Filipino, Spanish and Chinese influences. The Spanish colonial era gave birth to the constructions of the bahay na bato and eventually became a status symbol for noble Filipinos (the principalia and the ilustrados).  The Bahay na Bato, originates from the Bahay Kubo, since [...]

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An Affordable Baguio Trip for Summer

WOWBatangas Tours in partnership with Lipa City House of Travel and Tours commenced its second out of the province trip last March 26-27, 2010. The tour was held in Baguio City, the Summer Capital of the Philippines and the City of Pines. A very affordable P 1,700 rate made this Baguio tour possible. The tour [...]

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The Living Tradition of Lent

The Lenten Season  in the Catholic tradition is a period of  preparation in commemoration of the Paschal Mystery (the Passion, Death, and Resurrection) of Jesus Christ. It is the moment of prayer, fasting, and renewal for every Catholic nation. It commences during Ash Wednesday and ends during Easter Sunday. Lent is a very significant occasion celebrated [...]

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