Pope Visits the Philippines At the time of writing this post on 15th January 2015 the Pope had just arrived in Manila after his visit to Indonesia. Pope Francis has arrived in the Philippines for a five-day visit to the nation's 80 million Roman Catholics. He was met at Manila airport by President Benigno Aquino while church bells tolled nationwide to welcome him. The highlight of the Pope's visit will be a huge open air Mass in Manila on Sunday and a visit to Tacloban to meet survivors of a devastating typhoon in November 2013. Security will be tight after failed attempts to kill two previous Popes. Tens of thousands of soldiers and police have been deployed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVtgjYhiLfE Pope Francis, the fourth pontiff to visit the Philippines, traveled from Sri Lanka, where he called for unity in the conflict-hit nation and canonized its first saint. Eighty percent of the former Spanish colony's 100 million people practice a famously fervent brand of … Read More
Malate Concerns in the Philippines
I am a guy with a lot of experience of Ermita and Malate in Manila, as it was ten years ago on my very first visit to the Philippines that I had my very first night on Philippines soil at a hotel in Ermita. Of course the poverty and the dishevelled looks of the place were hard for me to grasp after landing from the UK. No matter though, I spent … [Read More...]
Malate Concerns in the Philippines
I am a guy with a lot of experience of Ermita and Malate in Manila, as it was ten years ago on my very first visit to the Philippines that I had my very first night on Philippines soil at a hotel in Ermita. Of course the poverty and the dishevelled looks of the place were hard for me to grasp after landing from the UK. No matter though, I spent … [Read More...]
Boracay Island named Asia’s best island
Borocay's Rapid Growth Well it's good to see that Boracay Island was also named as Asia's best Island, topping Bali and Phuket, it's survey from Travel + Leisure and the majority of the foreign tourists favoured Boracay Island with a rapid growth of 41% rise over the previous year excellent news, and poised to keep growing. Located approximately … [Read More...]
Angeles City in the Philippines
Angeles City It is known as the number one. Entertainment City of the Philippines world famous for its bars and blooming nightlife. It is located 80 kilometres north of Manila and can be reached within one hour; it is the former home of the biggest American Base “Clark Air Base” Clark Airbase is a former U.S Air Force Base located 3 … [Read More...]
Excuses of why the Country is Under Performing
Country underperforming 1. We are not successful because we have American bases. (This is no longer true, but for a long time, we used to have American bases and they left in 1991.) Rebuttal: Germany, Turkey, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Italy, and Qatar, all have American bases. They’re all rich and relatively successful countries. For a … [Read More...]
Backpacking in the Philippines
Backpacking Hotels and comfort are what most people think when taking a vacation abroad. To be treated like a King or a Queen adds to the feeling of being pampered and relaxed. However, isn't one hotel mostly just like another? Maybe you are missing out on something too? The vacation can also be a step into an adventure. Take out the idea … [Read More...]
