The Bolinao Waterfalls in Pangasinan are a breathtaking trio of natural wonders that perfectly capture the beauty and calm of the province’s hidden landscapes. Nestled deep within the forested interior of Bolinao, these waterfalls, simply called Bolinao Falls 1, 2, and 3, each offer a different experience, from thrill-seeking jumps to serene dips in cool, crystal-clear pools.
Month: October 2025
Miss Bibimbap Korean Restaurant in Tacloban
Every corner of Miss Bibimbap felt like a hand-drawn dream. The chairs, tables, walls, even the picture frames were all painted in striking monochrome outlines, giving the illusion that I had stepped into a two-dimensional sketch. It was playful and surreal, the kind of place where you can’t resist taking photos because it blurs the line between reality and art. The design was clever and cohesive, whimsical but not overdone, immersive but relaxing.
Hotel Alejandro Tacloban
Built in 1932 as the ancestral house of Dr. and Mrs. Alejandro Montejo, Hotel Alejandro in Tacloban once stood witness to the turbulence of World War II. During the Japanese occupation and the liberation of Leyte, its rooms were filled not with guests, but with officers and soldiers, strategies and uncertainties. To this day, that sense of history lingers, gracefully preserved in the hotel’s polished wood, framed photos, and timeless air.
Archdiocesan Shrine of Sto. Niño in Tacloban
The Archdiocesan Shrine of the Santo Niño in Tacloban traces its beginnings to 1770, when it was founded by the Augustinian missionaries. On June 30, 1889, the image of the Santo Niño, once believed to be lost at sea, mysteriously arrived at the Port of Tacloban. The timing of this miraculous return coincided with the sudden end of the epidemic, which the people gratefully attributed to divine intervention. From that day on, the Santo Niño was venerated as the city’s patron, and Tacloban’s annual Sto. Niño Fiesta has continued to celebrate this miracle with heartfelt devotion and vibrant cultural expression.