Regina RICA was built on a hill with a 13.5 hectare land. At the heart of this spacious land is the 71-foot statue of the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. Inside the statue is a place called “Sanctuary of Universal Love and Devotion” or SULOD where one can go to a deeper meditation.
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The Wonders Of Ifugao Rice Terraces
The Banaue Rice Terraces are 2,000-year-old terraces that were carved by hand by the indigenous people living in the mountains if Ifugao. Terraces were constructed as a practical solution to the problem of growing rice on mountanous land like Banaue. Because of its scenic beauty, it was called by the Filipinos the “Eighth Wonder of the World”.
Stuck In Makati
During our 2 day meeting in the Philippines, we decided to hold our meeting in Makati and stay in the hotel there for 3 nights to avoid the heavy traffic in Manila. I didn’t have the chance to go to my hometown. So what did I do when I got stuck in Makati? 1. I…
Hello 2016!
It’s again the start of a new year, a great time to plan our goals for this year and reflect on what we have achieved in the last year.
The Man From Manila
Last month, I was tasked by my professor to have a short tour of Manila for a Japanese associate professor and our laboratory secretary. And all I can say to myself is “What?!”. I have lived in Manila for most part of my life, but I am not so sure if there will be interesting places to visit there aside from those big malls popping out everywhere. And knowing Manila, I am also worried of the very bad traffic, the safety and security in this urban jungle.
Amoj In Wanderland 