The eruption of Mount Pinatubo on Luzon in the Philippines on 15 June 1991 wa the second largest eruption of the 20th century. The eruption of the Novarupta volcano in 1912 in Alaska was the largest. The arrival of Typhoon Yunya (Diding) brought a lethal mix of ash and rain to areas surrounding the volcano which worsened the situation.…
For those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of Manila and who are interested in history we highly recommend a day tour to the tiny island of Corregidor at the entrance of Manila Bay. Due to this location, Corregidor was fortified by the US military with several coastal artillery and ammunition magazines to…
Sinulog Festival – Cebu City 2018 In Cebu City the month of January is the month of the Sinulog festival. It is one of the most famous festivals on the Philippine calendal. The Festival attracts millions of visitors each year. The main event is the full-day procession also known as the Grand Parade. This takes…
The Buglasan Festival 2015 was celebrated from October 16 until 25 at Dumaguete and surrounding areas, Negros Oriental. This year’s theme was “building friendship worldwide and opening development opportunities”. Buglasan is a celebration of the island’s history and diversity of cultural riches that evolved from the many festivals commemorating each patron saint of a town/city…
The Carbon Market in downtown Cebu is definitely one of the most interesting markets in the Philippines. This market really is a must-visit if you are in Cebu City. It’s the oldest and largest farmer’s market in Cebu City. People say it is over a 100 years old. Strolling through the market is a lot…
We hiked to Bababu Lake on Bababu Island, Dinagat, which was an amazing experience. The lake was discovered by Peter Langit right after World War II. Peter passed away in 1995. His tomb is at the start of the trek to the lake on a small secluded beach. His family continues to watch over the…
The Hawaiian-Philippine Company (HPCo) is the oldest and still very much operational sugar central in Silay City, Negros Occidental. It was established in 1918 and is currently owned by Jardine-Davis, a U.S. Company. HPCo is one of the few muscovado sugar producers left in the world. Muscovado sugar is an English corruption of the Spanish…
The Pulang Tubig waterfall is located in the Northern Negros Natural Park, a protected area located in the northern mountainous forest region of the island of Negros in the Visayas. The Northern Negros Natural Park is located some 40 kilometres east-northeast of Bacolod, the largest city and capital of Negros Occidental. The park is centered…