Tag: travel

Demand for women-only motorcycle taxis soars in Indonesian capital

Indonesia’s capital Jakarta is seeing a growing number of transportation services catering exclusively to women, offering better security and comfort in the Indonesian capital of 10 million people. Ladyjek, one of the most recent entrants to the female-only taxi services, has seen business take off less than four months after starting operations in the predominately Muslim nation. The company’s motorcycle drivers, sporting bright pink helmets, can easily be ordered using a mobile app. Uki Pratiwi, […]

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Fancy footwear and nature-tripping in Liliw, Laguna

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, August 12) – It was said that the town of Liliw got its name from a beautiful bird that sings “Liw, liw, liw”. Liliw is a fourth-class municipality in Laguna and although it may be located in the sleepy foothills of Mount Banahaw, many still find it worthwhile to visit. The long journey to get there may make you hungry. Good thing that there are many places to dine […]

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Clark, Pampanga – Dinosaurs and hot air balloons!

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, August 12) – Formerly an American military facility, used by its Air Force until 1991, the Clark Air Base is known for its illustrious history, serving as the stronghold of the combined Filipino and American forces during World War II. Now, it is an important economic and tourism site in Pampanga, contributing greatly to the province’s economy. The Clark Air Base is now full of exciting sights, guaranteed to […]

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Adventure abounds in Subic

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 24) – Long been a favorite travel destination by many, Subic in Zambales, is only a few hours drive away from Metro Manila. It continues its onward march towards and development and may soon be promoted from a first-class municipality to a component city of the province of Zambales. The former site of a United States naval base, there are many leftovers from said era, like their different […]

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Inside the walls – Intramuros

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 5) – “Within the walls” is the literal Spanish meaning of Intramuros. For many years, the walled city of Intramuros comprised the entirety of Manila. Constructed atop Malay ruins at a strategic location in the Pasig River, Intramuros was the center of Spanish rule in the country. Although other parts of the City of Manila eventually extended outside of the wall, Intramuros remained as the political and economical […]

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Angono – home of the arts

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 5) – There is still that sleepy, provincial air that pervades the town of Angono, Rizal. But don’ t let the rice fields fool you, this town is known for its deep and abiding appreciation of the arts. As a matter of fact, Angono is known as the “Arts Capital of the Philippines”. It is the hometown of two National Artists, Lucio San Pedro for music and Carlos […]

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A city in the mountains – Antipolo

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service. June 5) – It is the largest city in the CALABARZON region and the seventh most populous city in the Philippines. We’re talking about the other famous city located in the mountains – Antipolo. During the Spanish colonial era, Antipolo was a favored vacation spot. Due to its proximity to Manila, city dwellers travel to Antipolo during the summer months to cool off. The cool mountain air invites travelers to […]

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Escolta – a street rich in history

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 1) – Mentioned in Jose Rizal’s famous novels “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo“, Escolta is truly a street that is steeped in history.   The historic east-west street is located in the old downtown district of Binondo, Manila. During the Spanish era, it was known as calle de la Escolta. The name came from the Spanish word “escoltar“, which means “to escort“. Established in 1594, Escolta is one of […]

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Pagsanjan Falls – worth the visit

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 1) – Every elementary student knows about this tourist spot, the famous Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna. The 91-meter falls possesses a rugged beauty. One can take a scenic one-hour boat ride to visit Pagsanjan. Plying the Bumbungan and Balanac rivers on your wooden canoe, you can take in the beauty of native trees, vines and wildlife.   The river ride back down is even more exciting as your […]

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Tagaytay – a cool getaway

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 26) Known as the second Summer Capital of the Philippines due to its cool climate that lasts all year long, Tagaytay City is truly a cool getaway for those who want to go far from the madding crowd. Because of its proximity to Metro Manila, Tagaytay is a favorite spot for weekend tourists, a quick go-to place for those searching for a whiff of fresh air. There are […]

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Rice fields all around – Gapan City

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 27) – Found in the Rice Granary of the Philippines, Nueva Ecija, it is not surprising to find Gapan City surrounded by seemingly endless fields of green, with rice stalks, swaying in the wind. It is certainly a novel experience to try one’s hand in plowing the fields and planting rice. The same goes for taking care of farm animals like ducks. There must be something in the […]

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Cavite – a province of generals and martyrs

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, May 26) – Neighboring Metro Manila is the southern province of Cavite. A province known for its significant contributions to Philippine history, Cavite is one of the eight provinces that first revolted against Spanish rule and has earned the honor of being one of the eight rays of the sun in the national flag.   Many municipalities in Cavite have been a site of some important battle or historical […]

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