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Called the miraculous church Simala Shrine, it is a famous pilgrimage site located in the town of Sibonga, Cebu, Philippines. The shrine is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is known for its miraculous healing powers. The shrine attracts millions of visitors every year, especially during holy week, where thousands…
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Filipino emergency notes more popularly known as guerrilla notes or resistance currencies were issued in various sizes, designs and denominations by many provincial and municipal authorities during the Japanese occupation to finance the resistance movement in the Philippines. These notes are proud reminders of the difficult situations and dangerous conditions…
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The Metropolitan Museum of Manila is one of the major museums in the Philippines. It is one of the few museums located near the U.S. Embassy in Manila. What is the best time to visit the museum? The museum hours is Monday to Saturday from 10 AM to 5:30 PM….
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Argao, Cebu has changed a lot since I visited it 8 years ago in 2011. Before, there were only few choices of good restaurants in town, and most of them were located near the market or the national highway. Recently, however, more restaurants and eateries have sprouted everywhere. One good…
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Since I was young, I have already heard of the Hablon Industry of Argao Cebu, Philippines. However, I never had the chance to see how hablon (fabric weaving) is actually done. Only until recently when I visited a popular location that I was able to witness hablon making. I arrived…
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The Philippine Islands present a complex of interpenetrating cultural layers. The original settlers came in groups from various places in the Pacific over a long period. These people, representing many diverse cultures, made use of some goods traded into the Philippines and modified others, using local raw materials. The Hanunoo…
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I miss my hometown, Argao, each time I see photos of its old town church. The Argao Church (also called as St. Michael the Archangel) is one of the southern Cebu’s attractions because of its rich Spanish colonial history. Located 41 miles from Cebu City, Philippines, the St. Michael Church…
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Thanks to GMA 7’s “Biyahe ni Drew” travel show, the small town of Argao (where I came from) in the southern part of Cebu, Philippines was featured on TV lately. The show covered mostly the main attractions Argao proudly promotes — from the Bugasok Falls, to the Agta Cave, to…
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