VISITA IGLESIA IN LIPA BATANGAS: Visiting 7 Churches in Lipa and Balete via Bisikleta Iglesia

Planning a solemn and meaningful Visita Iglesia in Lipa, Batangas this Holy Week? Check out this list of 7 Churches in Lipa and nearby Balete, Batangas!

Located in the heart of Batangas Province, this pilgrimage destination is known for its centuries-old churches, Marian devotion, and rich Catholic heritage. At the center of this Lipa City itinerary is the revered Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian, home to the Archdiocese of Lipa and a key stop for devotees across Southern Luzon. Nearby, visitors can also explore historic chapels and spiritual landmarks in Balete, making it ideal for a complete Holy Week church tour near Manila. Whether you’re searching for the best churches in Lipa Batangas, a Visita Iglesia itinerary in CALABARZON, or a faith-filled heritage travel guide, Lipa offers a peaceful setting for prayer, reflection, and meaningful Lenten pilgrimage.

The Lenten season is one of the most important times in the Catholic faith. It's a season for contemplation, and for devotion and penance. Catholics have several expressions of faith during Lenten season, one of the most popular activity to do is the Visita Iglesia. It is a Lenten tradition done by many catholic faithful primarily to meditate and to reflect on the suffering and passion of Christ.

15 CHRISTMAS DESTINATIONS IN & NEAR MANILA to visit this Yuletide Season

Where to go this Christmas in and near Manila? Here are some of the most spectacular Christmas display in and around Metro Manila to visit for kids, family and couples!

The Philippines is known for having the world's longest Christmas season. It starts at the first day of September and ends on the feast of the Epiphany. Definitely, Filipinos go all out and love to celebrate the Yuletide season in fun and merriment. This is the time where families and friends unite and and enjoy the season in the most "Christmassy way". So if you're living in or visiting the Metro, here are some of my recommended must-see Christmas destinations, attractions and activities in (and near) Metro Manila.

PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL 2023 IN BAGUIO: Schedule of Activities, Things to Do, Hotels, Travel Tips and More!

Planning a trip to Baguio City to witness this year's Panagbenga Festival? Below is the Panagbenga 2023 Schedule of Activities!

Baguio City's Panagbenga Flower Festival is one of the most attended festivals in the Philippines. Held annually in the City of Pines, Baguio City, it is a much-awaited event attended by both local and foreign tourists. Now that we are slowly getting back to our normal pre-pandemic activities, the Panagbenga Festival 2023 will run for 5 weeks starting February 1, 2023 until the first week of March 2023.

Panagbenga Festival is a festival to celebrate not only the "season of blooming" of flowers but also the booming economy and prosperity of the City of Baguio. Several events and activities are lined up for the Panagbenga Festival 2023 including the Grand Street Dancing Parade, Cultural Dance Competition, Fluvial Parade, Mardi Gras at the Lake, Baguio Landscaping Exhibition, the much-awaited Grand Flower Float Parade, and so much more!

MMFF 2022: List of Official Entries & Awards Night Winners + Movie Trailers

It's Christmas season! And it's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) season again!

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has always been part of the Filipino Christmas season every year. Organized by Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), this annual film festival started way back in 1975 and aims to promote and help the Philippine movie industry.

Last October 20, 2022, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) selection committee announced the 8 official entries for this year's Metro Manila Film Festival.

Festive Spain: What Are the Most Grandiose Spanish Festivals

A trip to Spain always results in the same - glorious memories of exciting sites, fun tours, and loud entertainment! How about if you could mix it all together into one? You can do that easily by attending one of the many festivals Spain has to offer. Though it might be quite tricky going in blind - a little research goes a long way. So, check out our list of the most grandiose and fun carnivals here!

MMFF 2021: List of Official Entries + Movie Trailers

It's Christmas season! And it's Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) season again!

On November 12, 2021, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the 8 official entries for this year's Metro Manila Film Festival. Unlike last year, this year's festival aims to return to physical theaters as the pandemic restrictions has been gradually eased by the government. But I also hope these movies will also be available via paid online streaming.

MUST-SEE: MMFF 2022: List of Official Entries + Movie Trailers

The 47th MMFF will begin on Christmas Day and will run until January 7, 2022.

MMFF 2020: List of Entries, How and Where to Watch and Ticket Prices

The Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) has always been part of the Filipino Christmas season every year. Organized by Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), this annual film festival started way back in 1975. During the festival, no foreign films were shown at the movie houses - nationwide.

As a support to our local film industry, I always make sure to watch the film entries of the MMFF every year. Although I cannot watch all of them, I try to watch as many as possible. I even post "reviews" of the films I've watched on my Facebook account to encourage my friends to also watch the MMFF movies.

Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, it will be quite different this year. The MMFF 2020 will be held online for the very first time. It will run from December 25, 2020 until January 8, 2021. The good news is - as part of the festival's official run, the MMFF entries will be available to everyone even to those outside the Philippines.

PANAGBENGA FESTIVAL 2020 IN BAGUIO: Schedule, Things to Do, Hotels, Travel Tips and More!

Panagbenga 2020 Schedule of Activities, Where to Stay, Things to Do, Travel Tips and More!

Planning a trip to Baguio City to witness this year's Panagbenga Festival?

Baguio City's most-anticipated and biggest flower festival, Panagbenga Festival 2020 is happening this February until early March 2020. As the most-attended festival in Northern Luzon, tourists and travelers are expected to flock to Baguio City to witness this annual festival of flowers with exciting and colorful events and activities lined up. The highlights of the Panagbenga 2020 - the grand street dancing and grand float parade will take place on February 29 and March 1, 2020, respectively. Take note of those dates.

Now on its 25th year or silver anniversary, this year's celebration is expected to be one of the grandest. If you're planning to join in the festivities, be sure to know the Panagbenga 2020 Schedule of events, where to stay in Baguio, how to get there, and other tips and reminders to have a memorable Panagbenga Festival 2020 experience.

The 2020 Philippine International HOT AIR BALLOON FIESTA is happening on March 6-8, 2020 in Cavite

We missed it last year, but it's finally flying again this 2020!

The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2020 is happening on March 6-8, 2020 with a theme "Flying Carnival 2020: A Weekend of Almost Everything That Flies!" In a teaser posted at the Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (PIHABF) Facebook Page, they announced the dates of this highly-anticipated hot air ballon festival in the Philippines.

This hot air balloon festival is an event everyone is always looking forward to. It showcases a grand display of colorful Hot Air Balloons, aviation shows, paragliding, skydiving, among many other exciting aerial shows. Definitely, it will be another awesome weekend of everything that flies!

QUIAPO FIESTA 2020: Feast of the Black Nazarene Traslacion Procession Route, Schedule of Activities, Safety Tips, Reminders, and More!

Pista ng Itim na Nazareno 2020

This blog article covers the Feast of the Black Nazarene 2020 Schedule of Activities, Traslacion Procession Route, Road Closures, Important Safety Reminders and more!

The image of the Black Nazarene or Hesus Nazareno is one of the most revered in the Philippines. It is the image of a miraculous dark-skinned and kneeling Jesus Christ bearing the Cross, and is enshrined at the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo District in the City of Manila.

Every January 9, the roads of the City of Manila are filled with devotees and pilgrims to celebrate the Feast of the Black Nazarene. Also known as "Pista ng Itim na Nazareno ng Quiapo", it is considered as one of the most-attended and highly-anticipated religious gatherings in the Catholic Church. As the Philippines being the biggest Catholic nation in Asia, millions of devotees and pilgrims join the procession of the Black Nazarene every year. This huge event commemorates the "Traslacion" or the transfer of the miraculous image of the Black Nazarene from Quirino Grandstand to Quiapo Church in Manila. Certainly, the Feast of the Black Nazarene is one of the most-attended fiestas in Metro Manila and in the Philippines.

GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL, "The Biggest, Brightest and Most Colorful Christmas Event in the Philippines!"

It's the time of the year again of the most festive season in the Philippines. This Yuletide Season, you could visit many sights and attractions nearby where you could really feel the true meaning of Pinoy Christmas, especially when celebrated with your loved ones.

Known as the "Christmas Capital of the Philippines," the City of San Fernando Pampanga once again brought us the annual Giant Lantern Festival. Dubbed as "The Biggest, Brightest and Most Colorful Christmas Event in the Country," the Giant Lantern Festival or "Ligligan Parul," exhibition night happened last December 14, 2019 (Saturday) at Robinsons Malls Starmills, Pampanga. It is a yearly competition of larger than life and extravagant Christmas lanterns in glittering and colorful lights, dancing in spectacular and kaleidoscopic patterns accompanied by lively Christmas Carols, popular songs, as well as a live band. Each giant lantern measures up to 20 feet with more than 10,000 light bulbs and manually controlled by rotor operators. It was participated by various barangays (villages) of San Fernando City, Pampanga to showcase their amazing talent and ingenuity in lantern making.

PHOTOS & VIDEOS: Meralco Liwanag Park in Ortigas Pasig City

Looking for amazing Christmas destinations in Metro Manila? Visit the Meralco Liwanag Park!

Located at the Meralco Main Office in Ortigas Pasig City, the “Liwanag Park” is a must-visit Christmas destination in Metro Manila. Started in 2011, the “Meralco Liwanag Park” is part of Meralco’s “Maliwanag ang Pasko” program every Christmas season. Popular among city dwellers, it features an array of glittering Christmas lights, some free rides, a playground, tunnel of lights, and a food park that the whole family and friends could truly enjoy.

Celebrate Christmas at Bayview Park Hotel Manila!

Christmas is just around the corner and there is no better way to celebrate than enjoying the Yuletide spirit with a celebration. In the Philippines, Christmas has already begun. And just last week, we were invited to celebrate the annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Bayview Park Hotel Manila.

MARINDUQUE MORIONES FESTIVAL: Schedule, How To Get There, Things To Do, Where To Stay and More!

Planning a trip to Marinduque this holy week to witness the Moriones Festival 2019?

Moriones Festival is a Lenten festival in the province of Marinduque. It is considered as one of the most-attended festivals in the Philippines during lenten season. It starts from Palm Sunday until Easter Sunday with various activities happening in the different towns of Marinduque. One of the highlights of the festival is the "Via Crusis" held every Good Friday with a very dramatic re-enactment of the "Passion of Christ" along the streets of every town of Marinduque.

Midori Clark Hotel Angels' Dream 2018 grants 800 Christmas Wishes!

When I was a kid, I always hang my socks on our simple Christmas Tree with high hopes that when I wake up on Christmas day, I will get the gift I've been wishing for. It has been an essential part of the Christmas tradition for every kids, in the belief that it is to be filled with presents by Santa Claus. That's the beauty of being a kid, knowing and believing that dreams and wishes do come true.

All these, flashed back to my memories as we joined Midori Hotel and Casino's Angels' Dream Project 2018. Now on its third year, the Angels' Dream Project is the Corporate Social Responsibility program of Midori Clark Hotel and Casino which aims to fulfill the wishes of 800 Aeta kids.

San Fernando, LU Now Has a Christmas Village, and It’s Awesome!

Looking for unique ways to spend Christmas weekends with friends or family? Head over to San Fernando, La Union and experience its Paskuhan Village!

Dubbed as “Pasko sa Kapitolyo”, LU’s recently introduced Christmas Village combines fun Yuletide-themed activities and displays for all ages. Thousands of colorful LED lights were installed on the 600-meter uphill pathway that connects the town plaza and San Fernando’s Provincial Capitol Building. This includes a massive tunnel fronting the capitol and white and blue lights illuminating the entire Filipino-Chinese Friendship Pagoda.

'Tis the Season for Children at Bayview Park Hotel Manila!

It's the most wonderful time of the year again as Bayview Park Hotel Manila ushers in the Yuletide Season with their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony last December 3, 2018. Now on its 3rd year, this year's theme "'Tis the Season for Children!" centers on making the children the highlight of the Christmas season. Having children around surely makes everything fire and merry. Having them in mind, the lobby of Bayview Park Hotel Manila was filled with decorative gifts, toys, candies, and of course, a huge Christmas Tree as the centerpiece attraction at the hotel's lobby.

Enjoy these Christmas Holiday Packages at Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle in Manila!

Christmas is just around the corner. Do you have any plans for the coming holidays?

The holiday season certainly brings joy and happiness to everyone because it means getting a break from work, giving and receiving gifts from loved ones, eating a ton of delicious food, and spending time together with the people you love. Why not have a memorable stay in a hotel and enjoy a sumptuous buffet with the whole family or with your closest friends? Spending quality time this season at the heart of Manila City need not rack up a huge bill or need to travel far. Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle in Manila offers an array of holiday promos and packages that will surely a be a great deal for everyone!

7 Reasons Why You Should Witness the Panaad sa Negros Festival

Festivals or Fiestas have become a major part of life in the many provinces of the Philippines. These revelries not only showcases local traditions, it also provides an avenue for local residents to display their skills in cultural performances. Festivals also bind together; residents and visitors from all corners of the world, to join in the celebration of life and promotion of local culture. The Panaad sa Negros – which started in 1993, is one such festival that should be witnessed by everyone.

Travel with American Tourister and #BringBackMore Fun and Awesome Experiences!

Do you have travel goals this year? I believe that most of you have, because why not? Traveling is fun! People, especially millennials, are fond of traveling. For millennials, traveling is much like breathing – it’s a necessity to live a truly fulfilled life because their youth thrives on experiences and cultural immersions.