The battle started when Magellan and his men neared the island. They saw that the army of Lapu-Lapu divided into three groups. When the warriors saw the foreigners, they started screaming and rushing towards them. For half an hour the Spaniards kept shooting their crossbows but to no avail. Lapu-Lapu and his men eventually came into contact with them as Magellan and his men came into the island.

Pigaffeta wrote that Magellan meant to scare the warriors by burning their houses. Instead this provoked them more and they became furious and started attacking resulting in the death of some of his men. When a poisoned arrow hit Magellan in the right leg, he gave the order to retreat slowly but they all ran away except 8 of them including Pigaffeta who escorted the captain. Lapu-Lapu’s men targeted their legs because they had no armor in that part of their body. Magellan himself received a blow in the leg from a kampilan(a long edged Muslim sword) and a spear in the arm. He was able to ... read more

The Black Nazarene has many names. In Spanish it is called the Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno. In Filipino it is known as Mahal na Itim na Nazareno or Itim na Nazareno. But its formal name in English is "Our Father Jesus Nazarene". The black Nazarene is wooden sculpture of Jesus Christ. It is a life-sized figure carrying the cross. Filipino Catholics believe the wooden figure to be possessed with miraculous nature.

In the beginning the Black Nazarene had a fair complexion. But because of a fire that burned the ship it was carried on, it turned black. Luckily, the sculpture survived. The sculptor of the image has always been unanimous. According to history, it was brought to Manila from Acapulco, Mexico via a galleon ship.

Originally, the Black Nazarene had an identical twin sculpture which was brought to Manila. This is found in the Intramuros district church records. It is said that the first one kept in Bagumbayan’s San Nicolas de Tolentino church before it was transferr... read more

The Coron Palawan hopping trip is the perfect choice for family members and couples who just want to have fun and enjoy the beauty of nature. If a person feels the need to reconnect with Mother Nature, then it is better that the traveler take the next flight to Coron Island. Viewing the magnificent and spectacular sceneries in Coron Isle is such a fantastic experience. This is especially true for someone who wants to have a breather. If the traveler want to discover the nation's best gifts like its spectacular sea side and unique coral reefs, then now is your chance to travel to Coron Palawan.

Visiting the Kalachuchi Reefs

Viewing the breathtaking Kalachuchi Barrier reefs is just one of the best parts of the Coron Island hopping trip. Travelers who love scuba diving will certainly appreciate these lovely tourist spots. Different types of sea creatures regularly visit and breed in these places. The coral reefs are perfect for marine biology studies. More and more sea creat... read more

The Baclayon Church is considered to be one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. It is also one of the most preserved Jesuit churches in the country. It stands today with the same materials that it was made of since the beginning except for a few additions of modern facade and stone buildings. Square blocks cut from coral stones make up most of the figure of the church. The native laborers carried them from the sea using bamboo. They then used this bamboo to carry the corals and piled it on top of each other. They also used egg whites as cement to hold the blocks together.

Spanish priests Juan de Torres and Gabriel Sanchez first came into Baclayon in 1595 from Cebu City. Their people erected a visita immediately after their arrival. This is because the priests realized that there was no decent place to celebrate the Mass. The church in the beginning of its construction was made from bamboo. But because of their Moro enemies, the building has to be stopped. They moved their... read more

WISH
Clear blue sky
Oh! We want to fly
For we are always in low
Because of this bitter blow

PARENTS
Where are you mom and dad?
Why you have left us in this bloody flood?
We don’t understand, We are the gift from above
Sadly, we are in the street living from other’s love

OBSERVE
Look around you
Their actions were few
Too blind to see,
Is this the reality?

ACTIONS
Peace on earth, a better world
Not in action, only a word
A goal for the common good
Yet, their heart is not in mood

HELP
Tender, loving care
This is our little dare
Is this too much or just fair?
Help us! We are too young for this nightmare.

sometimes you need to experience everything so that you would learn.

there's no easy way in living life so live it as it is..
CRY..
LAUGH..
BE CRAZY..

and don't miss the chances life is giving you because the most important things are not "THINGS" at all

most of the time, they are "PEOPLE" making your life worth living.

It's difficult finding true and honest people these days.. so instead of
looking for one, "BE THE ONE"

Missing someone you once had.. is like removing a ring at your finger that you have worn for very long.. it feels like its still there.. but it's not..

Vintas are traditional boats originating from the southern island called Mindanao in the Philippines. The Bajau and Moros of Sulu and Zamboanga created these boats. They are also called lepa-lepa or sakayan and were used since ancient times to transport people and goods to and from different islands... read more

The Tabon Caves are set in Lipuun Point Reservation in Palawan. It is a 138-hectare of island which is linked to Palawan’s mainland by a forest. They are groups of caves found in the northern parts of the Quezon municipality in Palawan province on Palawan Island. The name of the caves was taken from... read more

The Mount Mayon is a volcano that has an exact symmetrical cone. It is called the "perfect cone". The location of the volcano is at the province of Albay in Luzon. The perfect cone has an elevation of 8,081 ft with a prominence of 8,028 ft. As an active volcano its last eruption was on the year 2010... read more

Missing someone you once had.. is like removing a ring at your finger that you have worn for very long.. it feels like its still there.. but it's not..

All problems have solutions. If there are no solutions then that is not a PROBLEM..

Ten years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.