Rediscovering Pasig City: Where To Stay And Where To Go

Pasig City is one of the oldest municipalities in the National Capital Region. It is just 12 kilometers away south-east of Manila. Last July 2, it has just celebrated its 442nd founding anniversary. It has become an official part of Metro Manila through the Presidential Decree No. 824 in 1975 and was converted into a city in the 1994. It consists of 2 Districts, 30 Barangays, and a population of 670,000 (based on the 2010 census). It has a total land area of 31 square kilometers and is classified as a highly urbanized city and is currently under the mayoral reign of Maria Belen.

Along with the progress of the neighboring municipalities like Makati and Pasay, Pasig has steadily made its way in as an established location for business and real estate. For some, it is only a city in which the Pasig River is located but actually it has become one of the prime locations for hotels and restaurants, especially around Ortigas, the most prominent financial and business center of the city. You might also be surprised that hotels like the Go Hotels, Astoria Plaza, Crowne Plaza, Discovery Suites, Holiday Inn, Linden Suites, Richmonde Hotel, and Motorist Hotels and Inn are just around the city, ready for travelers who are looking for a place to stay. There are also some popular location around Pasig, among them are Robinsons Metro East, Eastwood Mall, Entacia Mall, and Tiendesitas which is perfect for those who are looking for some quality entertainment time or a place to go shopping.

But behind its progressing economy, Pasig City still preserves some of its historical spots. Let us take a quick tour on the beautiful landmarks and historical places that Pasig has.

• Immaculate Conception Cathedral - It is also known as the Pasig Cathedral. The Immaculate Conception Cathedral is the oldest edifice in the territory of Pasig which was first built in 1575 and was reconstructed from 1722 to 1760.
• Bahay na Tisa - Bahay na Tisa has been the home of the Tech Family for seven generations up to present. It is considered as the oldest bahay na bato in Pasig. On June 30 2009, The City of Pasig has conferred the Bahay na Tisa the Dangal ng Pasig Award for Culture.
• Pasig City Museum - Formerly known as the Conception Mansion. It was built in 1937 and which once was used as a headquarters of Japanese during the WWII. It is located at one end of the Plaza Rizal in barangay San Jose. It has opened to the public as a museum in June 6, 2008, showcasing some of the city’s history and heritage.
• Cuartel Del Guardia Civil - During the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution in 1896, suspected Katipuneros were imprisoned, tortured and died here. After the Filipino-American War, it was acquired by Doña Clara Tambunting de Oliveros and in 1922 by Engineer, Mrs. Domingo Guanio.

It is wonderful to know that despite the steady progress of the City of Pasig, there are still these locations that are carefully preserved for their historical value, proving that you can still enjoy progress while preserving the values taught by history.

Summer Vacation

How to start a summer vacation?

Planning. Searching. Choosing.

The summer in the Philippines is almost coming, many of us are already planning where to spend our coming vacation. It can be a travelling in another town, country or spending your day at a resort or a beach. Most of us are really excited for the summer, especially for the students who will be passed the semester and celebrating the end of another school year, stepping for other achievements that they may encounter and also for those students that will be graduating this school year.

Summer also one way of getting together for family, friends and even the batchmate in school. A sunny day which gives a chance to dip in water and enjoyed it. It is coming, so you need to be ready.

Where to go this summer?

Dive Philippines! Philippines have many beaches, places, and resorts to go. It can give you the relaxation and stress free. From the three main islands namely Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. There are famous places in the Philippines where you can spend your vacation. If you want to spend in the cold places Baguio, Banaue and Tagaytay are the places you are looking for. For beautiful natures and just a travel with the family, Bohol, Davao and Bicol are those places. For beaches hopping, Palawan, Boracay, BoholSubic, Bicol and Camiguin. Lastly, for resort, you can go in Bulacan.

How to enjoy the beach, even you don’t know how to swim.

Beach is a place where we can enjoy sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, building a sand castle, lay in the sand, gather a picnic, camping and many more. We can enjoy lots of the activities said, even we are not a swimmer neither a diver and having any certificate from dive course or diving course. What is a diving course? It is a learning activity which teaches a right diving, position and other related topics about diving, also, it will allow a person to dive underwater. Many countries serve and offer this education, the country also that consist of almost 7000 islands, the Philippines, diving course is known here because of the water surrounded and many diving spots and beaches that are located in the said country.

Pearl of the Orient Seas

Whale Shark Philippines

Philippines, ‘Pearl of the Orient Seas’, is the very place of culture and people. You can choose from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. There are places in the Philippines known for their delicacies, person that became history, historical place, beautiful tourist spots and other more.

Here are some places in the Philippines where you can spend your vacation and will give you and your family a beautiful smile. In every vacation, there must be an unforgettable experience or moment you spend to. So, if you want something that you will never forget, I will share some places.

Let’s see what can Luzon gives you. There are many places located in different part of Luzon, here some; Mountain Province, if you love mountain climbing and trekking, this place is fitted to you. In Subic, you can interact with dolphins and with tiger. In Mindoro, Puerto Galera is fitted for those people who love scuba diving. In Bicol Region, you can see there the cone like volcano namely Mayon. Also, if you want to mingle with the whale shark Philippines, Donsol, Sorsogon is the place you are looking for. Also part of Bicol region, Camarines Sur where you can enjoy water activities like snorkel, diving, sky surfing and wake boarding. Lastly, Palawan where you will see the famous underwater river.

Next is in Visayas part. The famous island for having white and soft sand is the Boracay Island, which is located in Aklan. In Iloilo, you can go in Guimaras for some water adventures. Chocolate hills and tarsier which Bohol can share with you, and also you can try to have tour at Loboc River and experience the beauty of nature.

Lastly in Mindanao Island. If you like to see and experience to ride in a vinta, the traditional boat that only located in Mindanao, Zamboanga del Sur is the place that can gives you that. And if you want an extreme water activity in riding a boat, water rafting Davao is the one. Davao also likes to offer you to taste the Durian fruit delicious yet not smell good.

What are you waiting for? Come and Visit at least one place in the Philippines. Discover the beauty of nature and how friendly the whale shark in the Philippines is.

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