Its a nice place to have picnic with the whole family. The last time we went here there were no…read moreentrance fee. I do hope they continue to improve the whole place by cleaning the gatbage that is coming from the falls.

Back when Antipolo was like a total Tagaytay to people of Manila (I'm talking Jose Rizal times up…read moreto the 1950's haha), the Hinulugang Taktak was one of the most popular nearby tourist destinations. Rizal himself used to go there all the time for some R&R, according to his books and writings! Hinulugang Taktak is a waterfall basically with a stream that runs long from it. The whole place is a national park and several picnic tables, park benches, and even swimming pools are around for visitors to enjoy. There are clean pathways running the length of the stream, and a viewing deck/picture area right in front of the falls where you can have a nice souvenir shot with it as the background. It's currently being rehabilitated to modernize the area and facilities and for major clean-up, but the beauty of the falls has always remained the same. There's also lush greenery around that will just make it feel like you're in a whole out of town destination even if it's just about 45mins away from wherever you are in the city!

After seeing the Binangonan-Angono Petroglyphs, my travel companions and I hastily went down to…read morecatch the Laguna de Bay sunset from Angono Lakeside Park. The park was definitely a happening place, and a popular place among locals. When we arrived we saw a lot of people sitting and talking, and many children running around or playing in the playground. We also saw a row of restaurants which I later found out serve fresh catch from Laguna de Bay. Even here you will find an artwork, particularly of a sculpture of two mermaids. These are said to be the goddesses of the lake. We walked farther out, away from the crowds, and found a tranquil spot with boats and water hyacinths, though no flowers were in bloom then. From here we watched the sunset and took photos. All was calm, and it was the perfect ending to our day of Angono art tripping.

As a student of Ateneo, I barely have the time to chill and relax because of how requirements keep…read morepiling up on me. Most of the time I just stay in the library to study for an exam or to finish a presentation for one of my classes. With all the responsibilities I have to deal with, there are times that I just wish I could relax in one of the really nice places in campus to temporarily relieve myself of stress. One of those places is the Zen Garden. Ateneo Zen Garden is based on the Japanese rock garden. It is a stylized landscape that uses small rocks, bushes, gravel, and sand to recreate an image of a peaceful and calming symbolic garden. At first, I didn't really appreciate it because a lot of students stay there during lunch time and sometimes, organizations would use it for their activities. But when I was finally able to view it without the people and the noise, I realized that the Zen Garden can actually make you feel a sense of inner peace (WOW DEEP).

The Zen Garden of the Loyola Schools will always have a special place in my heart. Being a graduate…read moreof Ateneo, i have some fond memories of this place where i would walk everyday to get from one class to the next. It is also where some of my toughest days in college took place as i joined group study sessions with my classmates. The Zen Garden, for me, is a trademark of Ateneo's dedication to molding their students and giving them the utopian society that taught us how to value rules and policies which keep our surroundings clean and green. It is also meant for their students to value reflection and discernment when facing challenges or simply contemplating your existence and purpose. Zen Garden is one of the many places in Ateneo where students seek refuge as they face daily challenges. This is where they get to spend time with their friends and have conversations with some of the brightest minds of today's youth.

Marikina River Park is like a shapeshifter…read more In the morning, it is like a fitness park. At some point during the day, it's like a playground and sometimes even a place for dating. At night, it caters to the nightlife of the Marikenyos or anyone who wants to come and visit. In the morning, people come here to walk, jog, or bike. Personally, I love early morning walks and I am glad that in Marikina I can do that along the riverside. I can enjoy the smell of grass and breathe in fresh air. Looking at the river also adds to the relaxation because the view of any body of water is refreshing to the eye. Sometimes, I jog here to burn calories but I end up eating breakfast for it is hard to resist the call of several makeshift stores serving breakfast meals - goto, okoy, fried lumpia, tapsilog, hotsilog. There are also sights to see in the River Park like the image of Marikit-na, the lady after whom legend says the city has been named. There are two arcs surrounded with some greenery, the Roman Garden and the Chinese Temple Park. If you walk a little further, you may see the life-size carabaos near SM Marikina. Also, there are days when a boat is available to transport you from one side to the other for a very small fee (if I remember correctly, it's not even more than PhP 5). In the afternoon, I see from the bridge above children running around and playing with each other. There are also some afternoons when you can find couples or groups of teenage friends sitting on some of the benches there. At night, the River Park transforms into a night-out place. The makeshift breakfast stalls are no longer to be seen. Gone are the children playing around the park. Once it gets dark, the bars take centerstage. Just choose among those that line up the Sta. Elena side of the park and enjoy the view of the river while having a drink in one those bars.

Marikina has many small parks featuring benches and some greenery. One of the many is the Marikina…read moreFreedom Park located across the city hall and the post office. Here, benches outnumber the trees and the ground has been covered with concrete. Yet these features allow the park to host activities people won't normally do on a soil-covered ground. In fact, this park is often always busy. Groups of students come here to practice dances and other kinds of presentations. It makes sense because in the Freedom Park they can sit on the benches when they get tired practicing. The solid ground allows them to jump and move around. The Freedom Park is also the venue for the yearly Sapatos Festival, a tiangge where various Marikina shoe brands are sold. Recently, it made the news for hosting a free viewing of the Mayweather-Pacquiao fight.

I always pass by the Marikina Freedom Park (almost everyday) pero lately ko lang napansin na may…read morepangalan pala siya. Kaloka! Hahaha! Kapag park kasi ang naiimagine ko medyo grassy tapos may playground kahit maliit lang siya at may mga naglalampungan sa gilid. SIGE, MABUNTIS KA NIYAN ATE. But the Marikina Freedom Park is different, it's a small "park" na aakalain mong daanan lang sa una pero may mga benches naman na pwede pa rin tambayan. (Marami pa rin naglalandian dito. Choz!) Very useful yung park na 'to lalo sa mga students kasi madalas siyang gawing venue for practices ng sayaw, etc. Para sa mga may kumikitang kabuhayan naman, alive na alive rin kayo dito kasi maya't maya nagkakaroon ng bazaar/ tiangge sa area! Although the park is small, I think malaking tulong siya kasi malapit sa palengke, Sports Center, schools at maraming tindahan kaya may place para makapahinga yung mga tao kapag pagod na sila kakaikot at pwede rin gawing venue for meet-ups, why not diyan tayo mag-date diba! The best part ng park? MAY Wi-Fi!!! ANSABE NG PHONE MONG WALANG LOAD PANG-NET GIRL.

I have too many good memories here at Worlds of Fun. From the haunted train ride to the bump cars,…read moreeverything was magical specially because it was a time I spent with friends and I was at a point where the biggest problem I had was my first crush, it was indeed a good time. Looking back I was thankful that they've put up small amusement parks like these in malls where kids can easily go to, not just this one in particular but also in other malls too. As a child, we couldn't afford to go to big ones on our own because: 1. we didn't know how to drive and 2. our baons weren't enough to cover the expenses to go there. Unlike most kids nowadays! Worlds of Fun though, they're really budget friendly. Give a kid a couple of hundred and he'd be all set for the day. I also loved playing arcade games there though that wasn't my main focus. It was the haunted train ride that still haunts me to this day (scaredy cat!).

When the baby boomers of the previous generation had children of their own, the demand for places…read moreto take the little toddlers rose considerably, leading to some malls and supermarkets or other major shopping establishments to create mini-carnivals which catered to the young and the young at heart. I don't know if this is something unique to the Philippines, but when you're not up to travel all the way to Star City or Enchanted Kingdom, Worlds of Fun may be a very viable option for you. Boasting mini roller coasters and smaller scale carousels, as well as a plethora of modern, digital arcade games, this area provides children with multiple worlds of fun to go to! Designed in a grandiose fashion that I still find impressive (the entrance gateway is in Egyptian style, for example), the area manages to make something affordable and reasonable look like a lot of fun, even to a young adult like myself, who may be secretly wishing to have the ability to go back to those carefree times.

A big clock with hourly chimes playing nationalistic tunes to tell the passage of time. Three words…read more- DISCIPLINE, GOOD TASTE, EXCELLENCE - inscribed on a Spanish-church-inspired façade to remind Marikenyos of the kind of community they should be. A fountain (running only at certain times of the day) to decorate the whole scenario. That's the gist of the Marikina Cityhood Park. In actual practice, the park, during the day, serves as a thoroughfare for people rushing to get a ride to work or go to the market on the other side of the street. At nighttime, the same park is where people usually pass as they walk home after work. There's no excuse for fainting from hunger when you pass this park because there are corn and taho vendors standing by at most hours of the day. And then, of course, just across the street is a popular 24-hour goto and okoy joint, Gotohan ng Bayan. At special times of the year like Christmas, the Cityhood Park is spruced up in a manner worthy of the season. Last Christmas, they set up a multi-level stage arranged and decorated in the form of a Christmas tree. Each night, assigned choirs assembled on the levels of this stage and sang Christmas carols, giving an appearance of a singing live Christmas tree. So, in season and out of season, a visit to the Marikina Cityhood Park is a wise option.

I've always thought of random parking lots or big spaces with walls all graffiti-ed up as something…read morelike a movie set. You know, a place where a really hot chick will dance hip-hop or random cool gang fights between super sexy dudes. For some skaters, it's the perfect venue to play, practice and perfect their tricks. I didn't know if these kinds of places existed until I found out about Concrete Jungle Skate Park. Located at the strip of Felix Avenue in Pasig, Concrete Jungle is a venue where skaters meet up and well, skate. I got the chance to see the place myself when I did a segment on skateboarding before and one of our choice subjects who was a pro skater suggested we shoot there. Just seeing the park is enough to make me feel like I'm part of some movie. The gate, the walls with graffiti, and the unfinished structures - it was all just so cool to see. Enough gushing about the place, though. The real reason I want to talk about it is how well skaters use this place. The skate park was a hit because of how big the space is. They also have bars and planks for skaters to practice their tricks on. The best part is, the skate park is open to everyone - no fees, no nothing! If you're a photographer needing a dose of urban Manila, a skater who wants a new space to conquer, a producer looking for a really hip location or a random person who wants instagram-worthy photos, check out Concrete Jungle Skate Park.

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Very convenient to have a Zoo in an easy to reach location. While relatively small and limited in…read moreselection, they feature some interesting animals. Nice place to bring kids, particularly those below teens. Friendly and helpful staff make visit to Avilon pleasant. They should add many more electric fans to make visitors more comfortable.