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QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, August 12) – Formerly an American military facility, used by its Air Force until 1991, the Clark Air Base is known for its illustrious history, serving as the stronghold of the combined Filipino and American forces during World War II. Now, it is an important economic and tourism site in Pampanga, contributing greatly to the province’s economy. The Clark Air Base is now full of exciting sights, guaranteed to […]
JULY 4 (Reuters) — UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee on Saturday (June 4) approved the Baekje Historic Areas and Tusi sites in China as a World Heritage Sites. The South Korean sites include eight archaeological places which hold a royal palace, administrative buildings and royal tombs in Gongju, Buyeo and Iksan, cities about 200km (125 miles) south of capital, Seoul, South Korea’s Cultural Heritage Administration said. “Baekje established ties with China, Japan and even with the […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 24) – Long been a favorite travel destination by many, Subic in Zambales, is only a few hours drive away from Metro Manila. It continues its onward march towards and development and may soon be promoted from a first-class municipality to a component city of the province of Zambales. The former site of a United States naval base, there are many leftovers from said era, like their different […]
JUNE 17 (Reuters) — Street art featuring Arabic graffiti and cartoon figures of lovers in swimming costumes now adorn one of Paris’s most august bridges — and all with the permission of the city authorities. After Paris officials wrenched the much-maligned “love locks” from the Pont des Arts amid safety concerns, four artists were invited to contribute to a temporary exhibition on the bridge, which links the Louvre museum and the collegiate left bank of […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 5) – “Within the walls” is the literal Spanish meaning of Intramuros. For many years, the walled city of Intramuros comprised the entirety of Manila. Constructed atop Malay ruins at a strategic location in the Pasig River, Intramuros was the center of Spanish rule in the country. Although other parts of the City of Manila eventually extended outside of the wall, Intramuros remained as the political and economical […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 5) – There is still that sleepy, provincial air that pervades the town of Angono, Rizal. But don’ t let the rice fields fool you, this town is known for its deep and abiding appreciation of the arts. As a matter of fact, Angono is known as the “Arts Capital of the Philippines”. It is the hometown of two National Artists, Lucio San Pedro for music and Carlos […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service. June 5) – It is the largest city in the CALABARZON region and the seventh most populous city in the Philippines. We’re talking about the other famous city located in the mountains – Antipolo. During the Spanish colonial era, Antipolo was a favored vacation spot. Due to its proximity to Manila, city dwellers travel to Antipolo during the summer months to cool off. The cool mountain air invites travelers to […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 3) – More popularly known by its initials – QC – this city is the most populous in the Philippines. It was named after President Manuel L. Quezon, who made it the capital of the Philippines from 1948 to 1976. Many government offices, most well-known of which is the Batasan Pambansa, seat of the House of Representatives is located in Quezon City, a legacy from the time when […]
JUNE 2 (Reuters) — Workmen in Paris Monday (June 1) started pulling off hundreds of thousands of padlocks attached by lovers to the “Pont des Arts” bridge, afraid the sheer weight of the romantic tokens was putting the 19th century structure at risk. The pedestrian bridge has become a shrine for amorous tourists and Parisians alike, who seek to immortalize their love by leaving an initialed padlock attached to its metallic grid railings. Paris’ city […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 3) – Do you still remember your first trip to the zoo? For the past years, Avilon Zoo has become a quite popular destination for those who want to see animals up close and personal. Located in Rodriguez, Rizal, Avilon Zoo is the largest zoological institution in the Philippines, in both land area and the number of animals in its collection. With a total land area of seven […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 1) – Mentioned in Jose Rizal’s famous novels “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo“, Escolta is truly a street that is steeped in history. The historic east-west street is located in the old downtown district of Binondo, Manila. During the Spanish era, it was known as calle de la Escolta. The name came from the Spanish word “escoltar“, which means “to escort“. Established in 1594, Escolta is one of […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 1) – Every elementary student knows about this tourist spot, the famous Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna. The 91-meter falls possesses a rugged beauty. One can take a scenic one-hour boat ride to visit Pagsanjan. Plying the Bumbungan and Balanac rivers on your wooden canoe, you can take in the beauty of native trees, vines and wildlife. The river ride back down is even more exciting as your […]
