Wildlife and Parks

Three Filipinas on top of the World

Congratulation to the three Filipinas, Noelle Wenceslao, Carina Dayondon and Janet Belarmino! Mabuhay ang Filipinas! They made history by becoming the first ASEAN women to reach the summit of Mount Everest, the tallest mountain. For more details, please click this link => abs-cbn news:Three Filipinas conquer Everest.

Fuerza de Santiago

Fort Santiago is a defense fortress built for Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi. The fort is part of the structures of the walled city of Intramuros, in Manila, Philippines. The fort is shielded by 22 meter high walls, with a thickness of 8 meters and an entrance measuring 40 meters high. It is located at the mouth of the Pasig River and it was once the premier defense fortress of the Spanish Government in the Philippines. During World War II it was captured by the Japanese, and sustained heavy damage from American bombs during the Battle of Manila in February 1945. It was later restored by the Intramuros Administration during the 1980's. (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Santiago

fountain inside Fort Santiago

a view of the stretch of Pasig river

an open theater inside Fort Santiago

for hire, caleza ride is a nice experience to go around Intramuros

Paco Park

This used to be a cemetery. It's located in Marcelino Street and Gen. Luna Street, Paco. It was designed by Nicolas Ruiz and was constructed in 1820. It looks like one big garden. It's a serene place amidst the noise and haze of the city. Concerts are usally held here and very popular for wedding. Popular subject/place also for photographers and enthusiasts. :)

"Abnoy" (abnormal)

My friend Cherry wired me this message and I'm posting it to this blog. Kapupulutan ng aral,promise! Please read on...

HOW TO CONTROL EMOTIONS

This would give you guides on how to control your emotions towards your better-half, friends, officemates and all the people around you, especially your "boss " . The rules of practicing " ugaling langit, ugaling kaaya-aya" :

#1 Ang naunang magalit ang may karapatang magalit. Pag naunahan ka na ng galit niya, tumahimik ka na lang muna.

#2 Walang taong nag-aaway mag-isa. Pag hindi kayo sumagot o pumatol, titigil din daw ang taong nakikipag- away sa inyo.

#3 Ang taong galit, 'bingi.' If someone is angry, wala raw pinakikinggan, so, don't try to explain and fight back. Hindi ka niya iintindihin dahil wala siyang naririnig kundi ang sarili nya.

#4 Ang taong galit, 'abnoy.' Ayon sa pastor, Biblical daw ito? because the Lord said when He was crucified, "Father, patawarin mo sila dahil hindi nila alam ang kanilang ginagawa." Modern term for these kinds of people are abnoys, so you better not get angry para huwag kang matawag na abnoy.

You should also know and realize that the persons who make your day bad are jewels, because you need them for you to mature. Hangga't andyan daw sila at kinaiinisan mo, ibig sabihin, immature ka pa. God will not take away those people; it's for you to take away your bad feelings towards them. You'll know na mature ka na pag dumating 'yung time na hindi ka na naiinis sa mga taong ito because you have learned to accept them and to have patience with them.

#5 Finally, the best part of this is to tell yourself na, because of this person, "I will grow mature," and that DAHIL SA CONTRIBUTION NIYA SA MATURITY MO, KUKUNIN DIN SYA NI LORD. (this made me laugh, hehehe,ngek!!!! )