Ilocos Norte & Ilocos Sur: Book now for the Ultimate Ilocos Culinary, Heritage & Beach Tour!
It's about time you experience the ABCs of the Ilocandia: antiques, bagnet and churches! In Ilocos, nature and history is intertwined. But at Ultimate Philippines, we think this is combo best savored with bagnet and beer so we're exploring this provincial belle... our style! Let's journey up to the north...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Laguna: Heritage town of Pila, Laguna
Pila is the heritage town of Laguna. The historic center of the town was declared a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Institute in 2000. It was known as La Noble Villa de Pila, one of the few towns in the country which was elevated to villa during the Spanish colonial period.The...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Clark: Day 3 of the 15th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
After watching Day 1 of the 15th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta, I found myself back for Day 3 for our Ultimate Philippines tour. Our bus left Makati at 3 a.m. and we we're in Clark a little before 5 a.m. It may seem early but it was just right since people were already starting to arrive....
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Clark: Day 1 of the 15th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
The 15th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta kicked-off last Thursday. It's one of those festivals which get people up really early since the hot air balloons are all gone by 7 a.m. Well, it got me up before the rooster did! I was in the Clark Freeport shortly before 6 a.m. and the parking...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Cagayan: Visita iglesia in Cagayan
Aside from spelunking and other adventure activities, Cagayan also has several centuries-old churches. On our first day, we had breakfast right beside the Tuguegarao Cathedral.After breakfast, we proceeded to the Basilica Minore de Piat which is about an hour away from Tuguegarao. It's a popular pilgrimage...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Manila: Big Binondo Food Wok Map now available!
Finally! All the wonderful places to eat in Binondo, all those legendary Manila Chinatown restaurants are now in one map! I have to give it to my tokayo Ivan ManDy of Old Manila Walks for producing the Big Binondo Food Wok Map, a must-have map for any serious foodie.Now, you can explore and eat your...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
PNB to sell prime foreclosed properties through public sealed bidding on January 29, 2010
The Philippine National Bank (PNB) is all set to sell prime foreclosed properties through public sealed bidding on January 29, 2010, Friday, at the 9th floor, PNB Financial Center, President Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard, Pasay City.
Up for sale are residential, commercial, and industrial foreclosed...
Source: Foreclosure Philippines
Ifugao: How to get to and from Banaue, Ifugao
Banaue, Ifugao is the main jump-off point for various attractions in Ifugao and Mountain Province. It has become a major backpacker town and has seen an influx of foreign visitors in recent years. It has a decent hotel as well as several lodges and budget accommodation. Banaue is an attraction itself...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Ifugao: Trip from Mayoyao to Banaue
Ifugao's roads may be rough. But the scenery is bliss. The trip is about five hours. But passing through the different villages makes you feel no doubt that you are in Ifugao. We left Mayoyao at about 10 a.m. for our journey to Banaue. Along the way, you get to see other Mayoyao villages and rice terrace...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
