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22. Feb, 2012

Barely touching General Nakar, Quezon

Part 4 of a series.

Having had lunch and visited the only cathedral in the Northern Part of Quezon Province, we had no other agenda left in Infanta.

But before we took a U-Turn to return to Real, we decided to go further up north to check out Quezon’s northernmost and largest town, General Nakar.
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02. Aug, 2011

Hinigaran, Negros Occidental

Part 5 of the Libotero Negros Occidental Heritage Series

Across the St. Mary Magdalene Church is the town plaza of Hinigaran.
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02. Aug, 2011

St. Mary Magdalene Church, Hinigaran, Negros Occidental

Part 4 of the Libotero Negros Occidental Heritage Series

From Kabankalan City, the town of Hinigaran is about an hour away. Hinigaran is perfectly located just between Bacolod and Kabankalan and one of the landmarks of this bustling town is their century-old church. Since the church is along the national highway, it is difficult to miss! So, as soon as we passed in front of the church, I hopped off the bus.
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02. Aug, 2011

Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental

Part 3 of the Libotero Negros Occidental Heritage Series

After a walk in the park and snapping some photos of the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol, I flagged another cab to take me to the Ceres South bus terminal. (There are two Ceres terminals in Bacolod, one for northbound buses and the other for southbound. They’re located at both ends of one street).
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02. Aug, 2011

Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol and Lagoon Park

Part 2 of the Libotero Negros Occidental Heritage Series

As soon as I got my check-in luggage and exited the arrival hall of the Bacolod-Silay Airport, I hopped into a van that would take me to Bacolod City. It’s the most affordable and practical means of transport to the city, so far. Fare for each passenger is P50. What’s nice about it is that it works like a carpool service, that is, you’re delivered right to your doorstep, that’s if your destination is along the main thoroughfares though.
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27. Jul, 2011

Lourdes Grotto, Dominican Hill, Baguio City

Part 6 of theĀ Libotero Baguio-Banaue Roadtrip series

DAY 1.

After roaming around and buying the much-needed essentials at SM City Baguio, it was still raining so hard!
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