The City of Manila is the capital of my beloved Philippines. It was the first chartered city by virtue of the Philippine Commission Act 183 on July 31, 1901. The City gained autonomy with the passage of Republic Act No. 409 or the “Revised Charter of the City of Manila” on June 18, 1949.
The City is closer to my heart because this is where I lived, studied and worked during my college and law school days.
Manila, Manila, I keep coming back to Manila 🙂
Post Office Building at Liwasang Bonifacio/Lawton. Built in 1926 but severely damaged during World War II. It was subsequently built in 1946.
A side street at Escolta leading to the Quiapo area
SM Clearance Outlet (The first SM Shoemart was built in this location back in 1958)
Islamic Center in Quiapo Manila
Quiapo Church (Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene)
Manila North Cemetery (tomb of FPJ and Pres. Ramon Magsaysay)
…..pwede naman daw sabi nung cashier
Jollibee Longganisa Meal! Tsawap!
@Jollibee Shell NLEX
Brought my beloved Avie Gray to Toyota Marilao for her PMS.
In fairness cute yung staff he he he
While waiting….may libreng kape at hotdog….tapos kasama ko pa si John Grisham
PMS in progress
Lunch at Toyota Canteen (may Pepsi blue sila! )
Paid almost 7k for the PMS.
Nilisan namin ang Anawangin Cove baon ang masasaya at hindi makakalimutang karanasan. The trip was so worth it! I hope makabalik kami soon.
Narito ang ilang larawan na kuha habang sakay kami nang motor boat pabalik ng San Antonio
#anawangincove #zambales #travel #familymatters
I’m not into hiking or mountain climbing. I really don’t have that confidence within me. Actually I don’t trust my legs, feet and even my hands when it comes to climbing. I always have that fear of falling, trip over something, stepping on unstable ground, hurt myself and not being able to carry on and sustain the climb.
My first taste of “hiking” was way back in 2009 during a team building in Amansinaya Resort in Laurel, Batangas. We went to Ambon Ambon falls and the hike was challenging but tiring. We crossed rivers, climbed steep hills, jumped over big stones. Grabe!
During our trip to Anawangin Cove in Zambales, I noticed a group of people climbing Mount Pundaquit. (With an elevation of approximately 2,106 feet). When my “unico hijo” and majority of our companions wanted to make the climb, I felt that I have no choice but to join them. I was thinking that maybe this is the right time to conquer my fear of heights and experience the thrill of climbing a mountain.
With mixed feelings of excitement and fear, I joined my “sunny son” in climbing Mount Pundaquit. From the camping site, we had to walked for about 30 minutes in going to the foot of the mountain. Good thing I was wearing my rash guard and bull cap during that time as the sun was shining at its peak. But since I’m not that ready for the hike I’m just wearing my “islander slippers”.
When the climb started I tried so hard to keep my balance. There were times when I had to crawl and used my hands in going up. From time to time I had to stop to rest and drink water. After almost an hour of climbing, I noticed that the mountain slopes were getting steeper and I could not see a portion where I could safely place my feet. I was almost on top when I decided to stop climbing and just rest. My son and his companions continued climbing up to top of Mount Pundaquit. It was windy but I can feel the scorching heat.
Going down the mountain was another challenging activity for me as I had to crawl, use my hands or sit–to be able to go down safely and confidently. The mountain slopes were really steep.
Finally after almost two hours, we reached the foot of the mountain. We then walked back to the camp site and indulge ourselves with drinking water. It was a tiring, scary hike but the view up there was so awesome. It is worth the climb!
Of course, this post will not be complete without the photos 🙂
Me (and the beautiful Anawangin Cove) after more than an hour of hiking
This is me (tired but happy) after the climb
My “unico hijo”
Thank you LORD!
…….na may mga problema kang kinakaharap na ang dami mong tanong….ang dami mong gustong linawin…..pero hindi mo na sila makakausap…..hindi na makakasagot…..yung tipong sa kanila nagsimula….nag-advise ka sa kanila na dapat may gawin sila para maging maayos ang lahat….pero hindi sila nakinig sa advise…..ngayon….naiwan sa akin….sa amin ang problema….
……no….hindi ko po kayo sinisisi……may reasons naman siguro kayo kung bakit naging ganun ang inyong decision….na baka para sa amin ding kapakanan iyon………gusto ko na lang isipin na baka ito ang paraan ni GOD para maisaayos ang lahat….
….masyado kasi kayong mabait….ayaw ng gulo…..ayaw na dalhin sa Barangay ang sabi ninyo ay maliit lang na problema….masyado kayong maawain….masyadong mapagbigay….kaya ang ending….naabuso kayo…yung tipong palad lang binigay nyo…pero ang hindi ninyo alam…kinuha na rin pala nila ang buo ninyong braso……
…..i want to teach myself to look for the beauty in it and be grateful (hello Catriona Gray)….siguro nga we need to go through this stressful and painful experience…..para ma-stretch ang patience…..para mas lalo pang tumatag….para mas lalo pang maipakita ang pagmamahal kahit gusto mo nang manampal 🙂 para mailagay ang mga bagay in their respective places…..para pagkatapos nito ay magkaroon na nang peace of mind sa pamilya….makakapamuhay na kami nang tahimik at payapa…..
…..right now….gusto po naming maging matatag….and we will stand our ground….hindi namin hahayaan na may magkamkam ng lupang ipinamana ninyo sa amin….and we will fight for our right….for we know na nasa katwiran kami….we have documents….and GOD is on our side
….nakakamiss kayo….may time naiiyak na lang po ako….sana nandito kayo….to hug us….to encourage us… to help us
….baka po gusto ninyo silang dalawin…..takutin…..he he he
…..miss ko na kayo sobra…..if the two of you are watching over us…..please help us….please guide us….
…..LORD, kayo na po bahala sa amin….we know that YOU will not forsake us…..YOU will not leave us…YOU will protect us…cover us with YOUR precious blood
…..please touch the heart and mind of those who are trying to abuse us….alisin mo po ang mga masasamang balak sa kanilang isipan…..dahil kami kahit kailan ay hindi nag-isip ng masama laban sa kanila…..
…..haay…..ang hirap maging ulilang lubos
Oh My Kwento!!!! 