Local Travel Destinations; History, Culture, and Sights

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From North to South, the Philippines has tons of places worth visiting any time of the year but most especially, during Summer when everyone wants to either escape the heat and take a dip in beautiful beaches or take advantage of the dry season to explore beautiful sceneries and take on some adventure.

Here’s a quick list of the local places worth checking by every travel enthusiast.

Bulacan. Bulacan is only minutes away from Manila, a province with so much history, culture, and craftsmanship to boast of. Take advantage of the dry season by learning the art of jewelry making, crafts, garments, and even pyrotechnics. Visit the famous landmarks of Kalayaan Tree, Biak-na-Bato Cave, and Barasoain Church and discover the colorful history of the province and of our country. Aside from these sites, Bulacan also offers a number of resorts families can take advantage of with only a short trip from the metro. If you only need a day or a weekend to take some time off, Bulacan could be a good option as you don’t have to travel far to have a different environment.

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Batangas. Located on the southwestern part of Luzon in Region IV-A, Batangas is a popular summer destination, especially for Metro Manila residents, as this is very accessible to the metro.

San Juan, Batangas is one of its popular municipalities known for its white-sand beaches. If you’d rather go deep down the waters than spend time under the sun, then Anilao, Batangas might be the place for you as it offers excellent diving sites.

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Quezon. If you’re in for a road trip and food exploration, then you’re on the right path with Quezon Province. Another one from the South, Quezon offers one of the most exciting food adventures. A local delicacy that tops the list is its flavorful Pancit habhab which is made from the province’s own produced Lucban Miki Noodles. Aside from being mouthwatering and nutritious, it is famous for the way it’s eaten – not with the use of any utensils but only with a banana leaf that serves as its plate, too. Fold the banana leaf, and it will serve as the utensil you need to eat the pancit as it squeezes the pancit for you.

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Not fond of noodles? Then try their sweet treats like the Puto Bao. Made with glutinous rice and macapuno filling, a taste of this sweet delicacy will surely entice you to forget anything about diet.

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Bacolod. Fly to the Visayas region and visit the City of Smiles, Bacolod. The capital city of Negros Occidental is not only known for its MassKara festival but also for its diverse tourism attractions. From the pristine white beaches of Lakawon Island to the relaxing springs and waterfalls at Mambukal Mountain Resort to the historical landmarks of Balay Negrense and San Sebastian Cathedral, you will surely not get enough of this city’s offerings. It is simply a place where the beauty of nature can be explored and culture can be learned.

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Bogo. If you want to retreat from the city buzz, Bogo City in Cebu is a nice breakaway from the daily hustle. One local destination that can provide a serene and breathtaking ambiance is the Capitancillo island. The Capitancillo island is a protected marine sanctuary of about 600 hectares in size. With its perfect clear blue waters, snorkeling and diving are truly relished by travelers. Though rather a small island, it will not disappoint in providing a secluded and stunning experience.

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The above are just some local destinations worth visiting, not just only during Summer. The best way to get to experience them all year-round is to find a home near in any of these locations or near tourist spot destinations. For affordable house and lots in the Philippines near travel destinations, check Lessandra communities.

Meantime, while travel restrictions are in place, take Lessandra’s fun quiz and see which travel destination should be included in your post-pandemic summer getaway.

Was Alvin Elchico insensitive in his questioning of Angel Locsin?

 

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Alvin Elchico is being canceledt. His live interview question for Angel Locsin earned the ire of the latter's fans. 

Was Alvin Elchico tactless to a superlative degree?

Alvin Elchico is trending on Twitter. Lol! Next time kasi be sensitive with your questions. Don’t just ask because it’s valid. Alam mo namang may pinagdadaanan yung tao.

I think journos from all networks have had their share of “not-so-mindful questioning” this week. What can you say po naman about the method, phrasing and tone if Alvin Elchico?

this Alvin Elchico/Tina Panganiban-Perez issue is calling for a more in-depth ethical knowledge and practice among students as future media practioners.

It was clear Elchico really made a blunder, he wss insensitive but maybe brought by the fact that he is interviewing an emotional Angel. Good for Elchico to accept his mistakes.

More than 2,500 people from different parts of Metro Manila attended the birthday pantry, and among them was Rolando dela Cruz, 67, who queued for goods, collapsed, and died.

“...meron ka pa bang susunod na ioorganisang community pantry, O NADALA KA NA?”  

Hindi ba naisip ni Alvin Elchico na traumatic para kay Angel Locsin ang mamatayan sa gitna ng pagkawang-gawa?

Alvin Elchico was said to have been so insensitive and indifferent during the live interview with Angel Locsin. Angel does not deserve to be interrogated *live* when she's stillalso traumatized by the incident.

Alvin Elchico should change the way or his style of questioning coz ganyan siya ever since sa SRO (DZMM Teleradyo). It may sound professional to him/to the heads of ABS-CBN but it is disrespectful & distasteful sa guest and televiewers + listeners.

Interviewers MUST always mind their phrasing and tone. Hirap dito sa atin, ikaw na nga tumulong pero kapag may sumablay, daig pa sa korap o kriminal ang turing sayo eh. Di deserve ni Angel Locsin ito.

i hope Alvin Elchico will have that same tone when he interviews government representatives.

Apology accepted but last night exposed the very reason why Alvin Elchico is not yet ripe for a primetime broadcasting. He maybe good in presenting news but is still miles behind in asking on point and sensible questions. Hope ABS-CBN News will do adjustments moving forward.

I  pity Angel for what happened, though. No matter how pure our intentions are, things like these happen. Let's just learn to accept them and pray for the soul of the senior citizen who passed.

@alvinelchico 

"Nadala ka na?" = have you been so traumatize or have you learned your "lesson" that you won't do this again?

"Sorry kung na-offend ka" = half-assed apology

ALVIN ELCHICO RHETORICS BASICALLY 

tbh it sounds more  to me like Alvin Elchico steered her clear from the blame actually. It was short of saying na you helped, had good intentions and yet you’re being framed; would you still want to continue your advocacy after that?

So I guess Alvin Elchico learned his lesson. Most of the time, daily life friction is due to the wrong tone of the voice. So, speak moderately.

From Tina Perez (GMA-7) on Ana Patricia Non's Interview on her links sa communist party

to Alvin Elchico (ABS-CBN) on Ms. Angel Locsin's Interview on Nadala Ka ba question of the day... 

Sino kaya ang susunod na journalist na macricritize sa topic ng Community Pantry?

False Asia survey: Another mind-conditioning tactic

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Pulse Asia seems to start doing "mental conditioning" for 2022 elections.

It strikes again with their psychological trick of mind conditioning. Tabogo lang maniniwala sa inyo, Pulse Asia.

According to Pulse Asia, Sara Duterte leads anew preferred 2022 presidential candidates.

Pulse Asia is a garbage agency, it should be named False Asia, they dont really represent the pulse of Filipinos, I was born and living in Metro Manila all my life and havent heard or seen or been interviewed by this fuck*ng survey agency, their survey must be made up only.

Every time there's controversy regarding Duterte's incompetence and negligence and West Philippine Sea, Pulse Asia releases a survey.

And where is the demand for this woman to run for presidency? She made no contribution nationally (same as her Father) except for the city where she currently sits as a Mayor and the 'support' with all the banners, tarps being shoved to our faces.

Very unlikely that a population of at least 110 million people would just be represented by a sample of less than 5000. Is it worth saying that False Asia, rather, Pulse Asia, connives with the government to rig the true pulse of the entire Filipino people? It is paid by our tax!

Napaka obvious ng tactic nila eh. Hindi na nila magogoyo mga galit at gutom na Pinoy.

The better question is why do these surveys keep getting printed or reported on air by print and broadcast media? Ano yan, paid advertisement?

You are not only helping criminals to stay  in power, you are helping the global tyrant Xi Jinping to continue invading the territories of the Philippines.

My gosh, will you please stop this mind conditioning? Of course, she'll be a top choice if all your respondents are DDS! Stop the joke, False Asia. 

False Asia aka Pulse Asia is another pro-Gov't commissioned survey that does nothing but reinforce blind fanaticism to a budol family.

Someday, someone will hunt these Pulse Asia People, profile them, and hammer them as criminals. Their stats are unsound but that doesn't matter for the regular Juan/Juana. Someday. There is a special place in hell for these liars in Pulse Asia.

Here’s what I find weird about Pulse Asia’s methodology: each of the 4 regions are treated with the exact same weight, even though luzon holds more than half of the population of the philippines

This greatly skews the survey in favor of those with strong support in Mindanao.

Liar False Asia! Walang gusto bumoto kay Sara kundi DDS at hindi na sila madami! 16m ang boto ni DU30 kasagsagan ng kasikatan nya total of 39+% of voting  population meaning may 60+% na hindi bumoto sa kanya so ngayon dami ng gising sa kapalpakam nya kaya malabo yan survey. Mga bayad kayo!

Fake. No one likes the Dutertes anymore. Stop these commissioned surveys that are obviously paid for by them. The Filipinos have suffered enough with one Duterte, I can’t imagine another one.

The people should ask 1) where did Pulse Asia do the survey 2) what was the question asked during survey 3) show an actual video footage of the survey 4) who requested the survey and most importantly, 5) who finance the survey.

We deserve a better government next year. Stop the mind conditioning Pulse Asia!

No one believes Pulse Asia anymore. This, plus the "excellent" performance of the president?? 

The increasing number of community pantries underscores the incompetence & stupidity of the Duterte govt. The close proximity of this event to the next presidential election will surely hurt their chances of winning. So how did they counter this? Naglabas ng Pulse Asia survey.

Just in time to quell the damage brought about by the Community Pantry debacle, eh? Damn, Pulse Asia, you really do wonders, don’t you? 

No way. Never again to a Duterte leadership. Pulse Asia, please avoid from being called False Asia. Stop ruining our country by fabricating a survey showing that the daughter of the devil in the palace is a top choice.

For those people who are rejoicing or bragging because of the recent results of False Asia este, Pulse Asia, just remember, there were only 2,400 respondents, out of 110.59 MILLION. The results dont mean that much, it CAN be manipulated too. 

Once Leni becomes the President of the Philippines, the Filipinos who care for the Philippines should demand revoking th Pulse Asia’s license to operate.