Question Bill Riley : 50 years ago I was in the Marine Corps and stationed at a military base near San Antonio, about 45 miles from Subic. I think the Philippine Army took over the base after the Americans left. Ever since my wife and I have been married I have been telling her about [...]
Question John Vanek: Any thoughts on safety on NE Mindanao? I get conflicting info. about this area…it’s safe / it’s not safe. Thanks a lot. Answer Ryan:Hi John,Where exactly in NE Mindanao do you plan to go? Dinagat and Siargao Islands are definitely safe. An international surfing competition is held regularly in Siargao without any [...]
Betsy: arriving in Manila on June 21, 2 women, any advice on where to stay reasonably, we love nature , beauty, primitiveness, great food, culture, quiet, wondering where to spend our 7 days… any ideas would be appreciated… want to do some snorkeling, too.
Question edz: I’m asking for the bus schedule going from Pasay to Santiago City iIsabela? Answer Ryan: Royal Eagle Bus Lines then, I think they are located in Pasay. Nelbusco is located in Sampaloc AFIK, Try calling Royal Eagle on these numbers – Tel. No.: +63 (02) 833-9074, 832-1006 for their updated bus schedules. There [...]
Question Tiger: How exactly do you get from Tacloban to San Rafeal Farm in Babatngon? What are the options? Answer Ryan: Hi Tiger, Please call these numbers to contact San Rafael Farm. Apparently it is about 20-30minutes drive from Tacloban: 0063.53.325.0729 or 0063.918.669.9909 or 0063.915.920.0325The farm is at Brgy. Pagsulhugon, Babatngon. Question Tiger: yeah i [...]
Question John Vanek: Hi. I came across your website. Very helpful. I noticed that it advised against going to Philippines during June-July-August because of weather, however I have also seen on other sites that the weather is not so bad during this time in Central Visayas and NE Mindinao. Do you find this to be [...]
Question glennz: hi, i just wanna ask of how to get balayan batanggas from lucena city.. thanks Answer Ryan:Hi glennz,I’ve found this information on the net that you may want to try:From Lucena, try entering the National Highway on the Manila-bound side – turn left at Tayabas Junction and head towards the direction of San [...]
Question Krista: Hello, I’m looking at visiting the Philippines and while I’m there I really want to see the Rice Terraces. I was wondering what buses I could take from Tuguegarao or Laoag City. Also the times for each of these trips and when they would leave. Thank you! Answer Ryan: HI Krista, I am [...]
The artistic town of Angono celebrates the feast of Pope St. Clement I every November 22 to 23 of each year. There are times that this coincides with the feast of Christ the King. The celebration starts with the novena mass on the 14th till 22nd day of November, the devotees in prayer and thanksgiving, dance in the church patio after the novena mass. The dancing was accompanied by the Angono band with the the church bell ringing after playing the music.
Most festivals in Philippines are religious in origin, but nowadays the religious component is usually secondary to the general spirit of celebration.
Philippines has dozens of festivals and most towns have their own in addition to the national ones. Filipino hospitality is legendary and at no time is it more in evidence than at festival time.
