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At my 9th times of keep coming back to Cebu, finally I got chances to walk around and visit the historical places of Cebu.

Larsian is one of Cebu's most prominent eating havens. Located at the uptown area near Fuente Osmeña and Chong Hua Hospital, it is also the capital area of Sampaguita sellers in Cebu.

I really love eating at Larsian not just because of a cheap price of Barbeque but also the sense of smell that could be the reason out for you to go back. Most of Cebuano are loved to eat full that is why restaurant that offers eat-all-you-can are exist and one of those are West Gorordo Family Choice Restaurant and Tongs Restaurant.
Cebu has so riches in history that makes us Filipino brave and strong.
Magellan Cross history tells that this is the very site where Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese conquestador and maritime explorer who served under the Spanish crown planted the cross in April 21,1521. The cross depicted the introduction of Christianity to the country and its people.
I feel so blessed when I got to visit the Magellan Cross because you can just found this at inside the patio of Basilica Minore del Santo Niño which is the oldest Roman Catholic Church the original stone texture and natural color from 1735 is still retained.
A few walks around I visited as well the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral Church its also one of important part of the history… (Click the link)

So in the end of this of my 9th visit I almost complete my walking around of the important historical places of Cebu. But it will not be completed if I didn't go to buy a Danggit for pasalubong at Tabo-An public market near downtown in addition Cebu is one of the most massive and pungent dried fish markets in the South
Hhhhmmmm…. How about wishing for the next time in the Tourist hot spot of Cebu.

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Why it deserves your vote: Mayon, famous for its perfect cone shape, was formed through alternate pyroclastic and lava flows during explosions. It is the most active volcano in the country, having erupted over 47 times in the past 400 years. It is part of what is called the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Things to do: Bicol is a foodtripper's haven. But aside from its spicy and creamy dishes, you can go wakeboarding in the Camsur Watersports Complex in Naga, or swim with the whale sharks in Donsol, Sorsogon.

How to get there: Once you arrive in Legazpi, Mayon looms in the horizon. But the best views are from Liñon Hill located behind the Albay Park and Wildlife.

I still remember when the time when we're my family traveling to Bicol, that even you are in very far place it is easy to recognize that volcano because of his perfect shape. So the next time we go back in Bicol I will push my self to closely see that volcano and how truly touch the beauty of nature.

So Vote it now! New 7 Wonders of the World.

Reference: Travel+Lifestyle July 2008

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The Longest Underground River
Currently Ranking at No.7

Why it deserves your vote: The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park features a limestone mountain landscape with an 8.2km underground river. Inside are major stalactite and stalagmite formations, and several cathedral-like chambers and domes.

Things to do: Go Island hopping and watch whale sharks and dolphins in Honda Bay, visit the Calauit Game Preserve, and commune with nature at the El Nido Resorts. There's Coron Island too, where you can dive or go island hopping.

How to get there: From Puerto Princesa, rent a van to take you to Sabang beach, from where you can ride an outrigger boat that will drop you off at the park. A paddleboat will tour you to the river. Travel times take about six hours.

Wow…. Hhhhmmm… we could imagine now that passing in Subterranean River is like a experiencing that you are in another dimension of world. So we're so blessed that we could found that only here in the Philippines.

So Vote it now! New 7 Wonders of the World.

Reference: Travel+Lifestyle July 2008

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The Breathtaking Underwater Garden
Currently Ranking at No.4
Why it deserves your vote: These atolls are composed of the North and the South reefs, and are separated by a deep eight-kilometer wide channel. There are 483 species of fish, 396 coral species, 44 species of birds and nine species of dolphins and whales in the marine park. Endangered species like the hawksbill and green sea turtles use the numerous sandbars as nesting grounds.
Things to do: Tourists primarily go to Tubbataha to dive especially during the Tubbataha Season from mid-March to mid-June. The place is also renowned bird sanctuary. A lighthouse islet at the southern tip of the south atoll is where you can see thousands of migratory birds.

How to get there: From Puerto Princesa City, Tubbataha Reef can be reached by boat. Travel time takes 12 hours or less.

Hay… So really interesting and I'm dreaming of to go here for breathtaking underwater garden.

Vote it now! New 7 Wonders of the World

Reference: Travel+Lifestyle July 2008

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Chocolate Kisses from Heaven
currently ranking at No. 5

Why it deserves your vote: This unusual geological formation is composed of around 1,268 perfectly coned-shaped hills of about the same size. These hills spread out over an area of more than 50 sq. km. and are covered in verdant grass that turns brown during the dry season. There are reasons how these hills came to be, but experts agree that these are actually grass-covered limestone deposits.

Thing to do: You can also go to Tarsier sanctuary in Corella, where these endemic species are found. Numerous white sand beaches and well-designed resorts are found in Panglao. For a different local tour; ride the Loboc River Cruise and afterwards, listen to the angelic voices of the Loboc Children's Choir.

How to ge there: From Tagbilaran, go to Intregrated Bus Terminal in Dao and board a bus bound for Carmen. Ask the driver to drop you off at the Chocolate Hills complex. Travel time takes about two hours.

This is one of the provinces that I wish to go for and take a vacation.

Vote Now... for New 7 Wonders of the Wold
Reference : Travel+Lifestyle July 2008

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Out of 272 nominees from around the world, four natural attractions from the Philippines made it to the top 77 list of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. From this list, a panel from the New7Wonders Organization will choose the new Seven Natural Wonders, which they will proclaim in the late 2010. So cast your votes now; voting ends on December 31, 2008.

Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park, Palawan
The Breathtaking Underwater Garden
Current Ranking No. 4

Chocolate Hills, Bohol
The Chocolate Kisses from Heaven
Current Ranking No. 5

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Palawan
The Longest Underground River
Current Ranking No. 7

Mayon Volcano, Bicol
The Perfect Cone
Current Ranking No. 9

So I'm campaigning our nominees for us to vote and bring the country on Top of the New 7 Wonders of the world.

For voting just click the Image at my side bar.

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Catobato City, July 12, 2008. I just went to this one of Mindanao provinces which is populated of 70% Islam and 30% for Catholic religion. Simple living and friendly people is what you will found in this province despite of some violent we heard nearby from the city. It is still unity and freedom is they aiming to fill it out and for us to realize that safe in Cotabato.

Anyway the province is known in exporting seafood especially Crabs and also in tropical fruits like Durian, Suha, Rambutan, Mangoe and Marang.

Upon traveling in the City going to Barter market, I found out also that most people of the province are favorites of eating Bulalo and Chicken because I counted lot of Chicken grill restaurant in the highway.
So therefore planning to travel at Catobato City is also kind of exciting because Beach resort and nature tripping is still awaiting for all of us.

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Yeah... Thanks for Vannie for this Flame of Friendship Award... I really appreciate this one for recognizing me as of her blogger's friend.....


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Taho - is a Pinoy street food that made of Soft tofu, sago pearls, and a thick brown sugar syrup we call it arnibal that is usually flavored with vanilla, and sometimes with pandan. Served warm in a small plastic cup and sold for 10 pesos or a 1$ is an equivalent of 45Php as of now.
Eating Taho is a good for Breakfast and Merienda (afternoon snacks) partnering in a Tuyo (dried fish) which is Filipino's really loved it. Anyway this morning I took Taho as my breakfast and it is really tasty and yummy. I could consider this as one of the Pride delicacies of Philippines because Pinoy's Taho is has unequalled taste for you to love it too.

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June 29, 2008. When Pacquiao versus Diaz fights held in Mandalay bay I was in General Santos City, which is the hometown of our “Pambansang Kamao” Manny Pacquiao. So I never pass the chances to interview some people of Gensan regarding everytime his fighting at the ring and I found out that they are really more supportive for their fellow Kababayan because Manny was so kind of person in his hometown not only every time he is winning.

I’m glad that I passed by the convenience store of Manny Pacquiao before I leaved Gensan and basing to the information at this house Manny’s grew up and started but apparently they gave it this now to his brother Bobby Pacquiao and her mother to manage the business but now Manny and his family are currently residing at Lagao also in Gensan.

Anyway talking to his fights Manny was the first Asian boxer to win world titles in four weight classes and as I read to the news lately they will first defend his title crown for WBC lightweight on November 8, 2008 but there was no specific opponent yet as per his promoter Bob Arum.

Once again they put them up the Filipino’s honor all over the world.
Mabuhay Ka Manny!

And here’s the video recap for Pacquiao vs Diaz last Sunday.

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