Twin Lakes Lobby at Christmas Time

 

We dropped by Twin Lakes Hotel in Tagaytay and had a free taste of their Free Puto Bungbung.  

I love Christmas time because the various hotels here in the Philippines decorate their lobbies with wonderful Christmas ornaments and even offer freebies for guests and even to non-guests alike.

Japan

Japan is one of my dream destinations. So imagine my happiness when that dream finally came into reality!

The language barrier is real but because of the latest technology such as google lens translation everything went smoothly. 

Japan culture is very Filipino in my own opinion. At such a young age, Japanese kids are taught how to be prim and proper. Most of them if not all are very polite. They even go out of their way to show you the way to whatever it is that you asked them about.

For sure, we will be coming back for more. 

Merry Christmas everyone 

Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto Japan

Rokuon-ji which is better known as Kinkakuji 金閣寺 or Golden Pavilion is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. The golden temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408. Kinkakuji was the inspiration for the similarly named Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), built by Yoshimitsu's grandson, Ashikaga Yoshimasa, on the other side of the city a few decades later.

Kinkakuji is an impressive structure built overlooking a large pond, and is the only building left of Yoshimitsu's former retirement complex. It has burned down numerous times throughout its history including twice during the Onin War, a civil war that destroyed much of Kyoto; and once again more recently in 1950 when it was set on fire by a fanatic monk. The present structure was rebuilt in 1955.

Part 2 of the “CAFarmer, CAFisher, Tayo ang Bida” TV Special to air this Sunday on PTV-4

Part 2 of the “CAFarmer, CAFisher, Tayo ang Bida” TV Special to air this Sunday on PTV-4

The second part of the “CAFarmer, CAFisher, Tayo ang Bida” TV Special airs this Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 10-11am on PTV-4.

In the episode, the documentary about the 2022 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries, will be shown, as it explains why data gathering is important, and how it could affect the lives of those in the agricultural and fisheries sector. In the said episode, to be shown are case studies – farmers and fisherfolks, success stories, LGUs, as well as government agencies that work hand-in-hand with the Philippine Statistics Authority to achieve one goal - to preserve and develop our agriculture and fisheries sector for the future generations to come.

Said TV Special will be hosted by award-winning journalist, Niña Corpuz, who will also be joined in the documentary by Philippine Statistics Authority’s Undersecretary, National Statistician and Civil Registrar General Claire Dennis Mapa, and PSA’s Deputy National Statistician for Censuses and Technical Coordination Office, Ms. Minerva Eloisa P. Esquivias.

The 2022 CAF TV Special is an opportunity for viewers to gain insight into the heart of the nation's agricultural and fisheries industry, and it is not only the celebration of the hardworking individuals in agriculture and fisheries, but also a call to action for sustainable practices in the said sector.

For more information and updates on the 2022 Census of Agriculture and Fisheries TV Special, please visit psa.gov.ph.

The TV Special will also be shown via livestream on PTV-4’s Facebook Page and YouTube Channel.

SABAH MALAYSIA

 

My brother and I went on a river cruise at Sabah in Malaysia. We were able to spot the proboscis Monkeys at their natural habitat. We learned that they eat leaves and fruits. Such a healthy lifestyle indeed. No wonder the male proboscis monkeys have several female partners because they live long and has up to 6 partners all at the same time. They live like a king.

Welcome Rotonda

 

I passes by this iconic landmark in Quezon City and España everyday.  This location is often labeled as Kilometer Zero because it is the gateway to the different parts of the Metro.  Pasig is a few minutes away, as well as Makati, Manila and other places.

SWISS INSPIRED HOUSE

Intricately designed Swiss inspired red house in Tagaytay Cavite City

ILIGAN BORACAY

I went to Ilig-Iligan Beach in Boracay ⛱️  They say this is how Boracay looks like in the 70's and 80's when Boracay  wasn't spoiled yet by commercialism.

Story soon in my you tube channel webmags