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Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City      After we visited the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, we drove all the way to Cemetery of the Heroes or Libingan ng mga Bayani.  It was just 5 minutes away.  As I remember, if I’m not wrong, there is no fee entering this cemetery.  You can even drive inside the cemetery because the area is so big and you will get tired from walking around.       This cemetery was first established on May 1947 as Republic Memorial Cemetery and was later changed to its current name on October 27, 1954 by President Magsaysay.  It is the final resting place for Filipino military personnel, heroes, martyrs, Philippine presidents, defenders of Bataan and Corregidor, and the battlefields of the Allied Liberation of the Philippines during World War II.  There is also the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.      However, those who were dishonored, discharged from service, and convicted of an...

Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City      War memorials are not my thing.  But the moment my boyfriend brought me here, I find it really interesting to walk around.  Here you can find the names of the fallen soldiers of the United States of America and the Filipino soldiers inscribed on Travertine limestone walls.  They were the ones who died in New Guinea and during the Battle of the Philippines (1941-42).  The grass is beautifully maintained and the headstones which are made of marble are neatly aligned in eleven plots and in circular pattern.   Among the four rooms are the 25 huge mosaic maps that recall the actions of the USA around the Pacific, China, Burma and India.       The cemetery is open daily to the public from 9AM to 5PM except during December 25 and January 1.  You can also ask for their staff member assistance in case you want some escort to the memorial sites. One of the mosaic ma...

     One of my favorite historic districts in Manila!  I will never get tired of it no matter how many times I walk the walled city of Intramuros.  My love for ruins, fortresses, and anything that have to do with history made me visit this place a number of times.  It was built by the Spaniards on the late 16 th century to protect the city from foreign invasion.  But some of the walls were heavily damaged during the World War II and reconstructed in 1951 when Intramuros was declared a National Historical Monument.      Inside the walls, I highly recommend to visit Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, Baluarte de San Diego, Casa Manila which is an example of Bahay na Bato architecture, and Fort Santiago.  Also, don't forget to photo the Palacio del Gobernador and the Ayuntamiento.  You can also walk on top of the walls. On top of the Baluarte de San Lorenzo Reducto de San Pedro Cobblestone Road ...

     Me and my boyfriend visited this old cemetery for the well-off and aristocrat during the Spanish colonial era which is now called Paco Park.  It was built in the late 18 th century and was used as a burial site for the victims of cholera epidemic.      I love how the cemetery was constructed in fortress like walls and circular shape.  The walls are thick to house niches and wide enough so you can walk on top of it.       St. Pancratius Chapel was also built inside the park.  Until today, it is a favorite for weddings because of its garden, fortress and big fountain.      It was during this visit I learned that Dr. Jose Rizal was buried here after his execution at Bagumbayan.  Even the three Filipino priests Mario Gomez, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora, who were executed by Spaniards in 1872 for the Cavite Mutiny were buried on this ground.      It is interesting to...

     It was Saturday night that my friends and I decided to have some fun at Resorts World Manila.  It is a luxury casino resort just across the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3.  Also a sister resort to Resorts World Genting - Malaysia and Resorts World Sentosa - Singapore.      Today, there are eight hotels.  The all luxury hotel Maxims Tower , the 5-star business hotel Marriott Hotel Manila , Holiday Inn Express, Belmont Hotel, Hilton Manila, Savoy Hotel, Sheraton Manila, and Hotel Okura Manila.   by day by night (photograph by Tere Oliveros)      The Newport Mall features high end boutiques at ground floor.  It also houses The Newport Performing Arts Theater.  At the second floor there are many restaurants to dine in, with phenomenal dishes by world class culinary experts.  Then you can shop at Face Shop, Charles & Keith, and Mango at third floor.  And watch your ...