Made famous by the movie Rescue At Dawn. This is the memorial dedicated for those that participated…read morein the most successful rescue operations during WWII. US Rangers accompanied by filipino guerrillas forces conducted the raid that rescued 516 POW's from sure death under the Japanese. If you ever find yourself in this part of the Philippines. Take time to visit this memorial. It could use a little TLC but whomever designed it definitely captures the significance of that raid that took place in the dawn hours of that faithful day. The rooftop memorial has an hour by hour breakdown of the events that took place surrounding a sundial design. Take a glimpse from the satellite view. This Ninja marks this historical sight as a must see!

THIS is the most awesome statue of Andres Bonifacio in existence. Not the one in Monumento (A…read moretravesty, really), and not the one in front of the National Post Office. THIS. I am totally in love with the raw energy, the fierceness, the drama of this monument. Not content to showcase Bonifacio standing, they show him charging into action, ready to fight, ready to sacrifice his life for the country as he actually did (Though not at the hands of the enemy, but this is not the time for that discussion). If you angle your shot at just the right spot, you can actually depict Bonifacio attacking Manila City Hall. It's an incredible shot that may or may not be representative of whatever.

The City of Manila and Manilenos love Andres Bonifacio, placing him on a pedestal practically at…read morepar with National Hero Jose P. Rizal. This is with good reason. Bonifacio was founder of the movement known as the Katipunan, which waged a revolution against Spain in the 1890s. It is one of Philippine history's greatest tragedies that Bonifacio became a victim of the very revolution he started, being assassinated by the men of Emilio Aguinaldo after the revolutionary forces split into two factions. Today, the nationalist and Leftist movements consider Bonifacio a national hero. He is their symbol as well as rallying point in their modern day war against oppression. Bonifacio Day is celebrated as a national holiday and the most important shrine to the revolutionary from Tondo is the Kartilya ng Katipunan shrine in Liwasang Bonifacio. No less than National Artist Ed Castrillo created this metal and wood sculpture. The plaza in front is often used for different events, from political rallies to city fairs. Above it all stands the mighty Bonifacio, wielding his bolo and rallying his men to fight the better equipped Spaniards.

02/25/25 - A perfect day in Baguio 71 degrees & s to visit Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto. My sister…read morein law is from Baguio Philippines. While we were in the Philippines we took a trip to the mountains to see her brother & made a stop @ Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto.

I love visiting old historical sites including churches! If…read moreyou come here be prepared to climb! I come here during typhoon season so it was very empty and was sprinkling. On the way up there are vendors along the way selling candles and offerings. I think there's a different way to get up there by motor but why not climb the stairs *DO IT FOR THE EXPERIENCE* lol. You get a really great view up there so great for photo ops

The Philippines has no lack of religious and spiritual attractions, and Tagaytay is one of them. It…read morealso has a lot of meditation centers, shrines, and churches where you can find peace and solace. The tranquil Catholic church is the best church of them. It is the best paradise for prayers and reflection. Our Lady of Manaoag, Tierra de Maria, is a gorgeous shrine that epitomizes the aura of serenity and peace. It is a red/brown statue of Mother Mary standing 50 ft. tall, something which can't be missed. The walls decked with dried flowers and vivid images genuinely add to the beauty of the chapel, and the exquisite surroundings of the church add up to its grace and appeal. Our Lady of Manaoag is also known to be an ideal place of healing, relaxation, and meditation. One can easily miss this place as it is on a busy road with only on street parking available. It is a small chapel right across the DAP complex. It has a small chapel with a huge image of Our Lady of Manaoag in the exterior Inside the chapel there are images of the many variants of Virgin Mary, like in Lourdes, as Mother of Perpetual Help, Carmel and Guadalupe. The chapel is quiet and solemn and is a place for meditation. The small store in front should have been enough for the place and the ambulant vendors in the side are not really needed

The first challenge is finding your way there. You need to take the road behind Aqua Planet, then…read morethere is a dirt road that will take you to the village where the tour guides live. Drive to the end of the village and inquire at the sari sari store. There's a small clearing where you can park your car. You'll be asked to sign into their log book and pay the 150 peso admission fee. Make sure you go with a local who speaks Tagalog, or even better Kapampangan, so you don't get taken advantage of. THE GOOD - you can pick up bottled water and snacks at the sari-sari store if you forget to bring some. - the tour guides are patient and won't rush you along. - many sections of the trail are shaded - You'll run into water striders, butterflies, beautiful dragonflies and carabao. - the water is clear and cool - Aside from the rare airplane flying above, it is quiet and peaceful. THE BAD - the area near the falls are pretty clean but the area of the river where the locals wash their laundry is littered with trash -vandals have left their mark on the rock face near the falls. - Rocky terrain - the falls are small THE BEST - the hanging bridge that spans the lahar fields. - Being close to nature - no other hikers around during the early morning hours during the week - short, cheap hike that's near the city TIPS - go early morning on a weekday to avoid the heat and the crowds - avoid the Summer months when it's their peak season BRING - extra shoes and clothes because you will get wet. - sunscreen a hat and mosquito repellent - lots of water

I can't stress enough the importance of letting kids roam free on natural settings. My god, they…read moreneed trees, fresh air, flowers, sunlight! I know that parents these days are afraid of so many things out there -humans, mosquitoes, the air but there are places where you can brings your kids to...(enter abrupt segue to Camp Ikapudi) yes, Camp Ikapudi! Here you can let your kids run around, play with ducks, actually touch insects and roll on the grass. I wish more parents would realize why bringing their kids to the mall would only encourage consumerism and materialism. I know we don't have a lot of accessible green spaces but it takes a little effort to reach places like Camp Ikapudi or the Sta. Elena Fun Farm. Both places albeit far from each other were both made for a single cause: to bring kids back to nature.

Looking at the artifacts left behind by Gregoria de Jesus, the "Lakhambini" or First Lady of the…read moreKatipunan, as well as the paintings here, I am swept into a world of fierce love and courage, and the extraordinary strength of this woman. I already knew then that Gregoria de Jesus, or Oryang, as she is more fondly called, is one of the most courageous women in Philippine history. But a glimpse of her life in this old house where she once lived made my respect for her soar and made her all the real to me. It was here that I learned of some of her bad-ass moves, like how she and other women smartly fooled Spaniards while Katipuneros were having meetings. She knew how to shoot, but she also tended to the wounded. She even has some teachings of her own posted at Bahay Nakpil-Bautista ("Sampung Aral ni Oryang"), some of them bad-ass too. I also got a warm feeling reading about her love story - how she was both unabashedly her own person and at the same time wife to Andres Bonifacio. When he died, Julio Nakpil, a general and the musical composer of Katipunan, took care of her protection and fell in love with her. The two married, and thus, Oryang lived in the beautiful stone and wood house of Bahay Nakpil.

The Bahay Bautista Nakpil is a former residence of the illustrious Nakpil family who have turned…read moreit into a museum-cum-workshop. The place has kept the old world charm of late 19th century Manila. Of special interest to art collectors are the wood carved santos created by master craftsmen and artisans at the site itself. The wooden carvings are not cheap. A bust or a head of a saint goes for P2,000 and is the most affordable of the sculpted works. The larger pieces go for anywhere from a low of P25,000 to a high of P100,000. It goes without saying that churches all over the country are among the favored clients of the sculptors, who unfortunately will never be known to the owners. Skilled as they are, they will never be known as artists like Castrillo or Orlina. This is a shame, but that's how the business side of art works. Still, the life-sized wooden santos are a joy to behold, and to own for those who can afford them.

One of the best views in Baler!…read more There are souvenir shops on the other side of the bridge so make sure to bring some cash. If you're used to haggling, use your skills there. It's free to go across but they do have a donation box and I'm assuming it's for the maintenance of the bridge. The water was so clear and I was amazed at how beautiful the view was and how the Hanging Bridge was actually shaky. I was walking with my grandma and I'd scare her here and there by rocking the bridge haha :P We had a great time and I'd love to visit HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Well, it' near ou house. Sometimes, me and my friend hanging around here and taking pictures. The…read moreview was beautiful

I was wondering who would put this lion here, it's like an unintended tourist attraction. Well I…read morefound out the original was place here in the 1970s by the Lions Club of Baguio, dud !!! But I was told upkeep was off and on and so was the painting of the lion from clownish looking cartoon until the the mayor of Baguio got funding to maintain it. Then in 2020 after a some patch up and a fresh paint job to make it look like a lion it become an Instagram-able, traffic stopping spot on the main highway up north of Baguio.

Every time you go to Baguio on Hwy 54, you will see this famous lions head. This was created for a…read moreproject by the Lions Club of Baguio. There is more history to learn about once you walk up to the lion head. Just the thing to do traveling towards Baguio City. There are a few side street markets to shop at as well.[109/100]