Located within Valenzuela City, the Tagalag Fishing Village, which was established on February 15, 2020, is a nature-centric destination conceived by the previous leadership of Mayor Rex Gatchalian. Featuring a fenced boardwalk spanning 1,300 meters, this fishing haven offers a range of aquatic and eco-focused activities, including my beloved hobby of birdwatching.
Month: August 2023
Derailed Priorities: From Roosevelt Station to FPJ Station
The Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1) has changed its final stop in the north to Fernando Poe Jr. station in accordance with Republic Act 11608, a law signed in 2020 renaming Roosevelt Avenue as Fernando Poe Jr. Avenue in honor of the late action star. The ceremonial unveiling of the new station name was done on the late Filipino screen icon’s 84th birthday last August 20th.
The Historical Barasoain Church
On September 15, 1898, the Malolos Congress, which served as the nation’s inaugural constitutional assembly, convened within the confines of the Barasoain church. In this momentous assembly, the initial Philippine Constitution was officially endorsed, signifying a pivotal stride toward achieving independence. As the first Constitution across the entirety of Asia, the church earned the moniker “Cradle of Democracy in the East.”
Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Therese of the Child Jesus in Antipolo, Rizal
The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of St. Therese of the Child Jesus in Antipolo, Rizal is fairly recent, having been constructed in 2011. It is devoted to St. Therese of Lisieux, who is also recognized as St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the Holy Face. St. Therese, a French Carmelite nun who lived from 1873 to 1897, is celebrated for her “Little Way” spirituality, which highlights the significance of simple acts of love and devotion as a means to achieve holiness.
Otto Shoes Mini Museum
Otto Shoes was established by its founder Manuel P. Samson in 1979. The journey began in the backyard of his ancestral residence in Marikina, with the inauguration of the first retail store in Pasig in the same year. Subsequently, the brand expanded, setting up additional retail outlets and providing footwear to various malls. Presently, Otto Shoes has 66 boutiques across the nation.
Amoj In Wanderland 