Palawan: Where all for one is one for All!

It is believed that the name of Palawan came from a Chinese word that means a safe beautiful harbor. Another theory is that the Spanish named the place after the shape of the main island that resembles a closed umbrella. 
Palawan is the country's biggest province and is composed of 1,768 islands and islets surrounded by a coral shelf with an exceptionally rich marine life. Its steeply sloped mountains are canopied by broad virgin forests. 

The place is one of Philippines' pride. Nature is so demanding that we cannot resist the invitation to swim though it was raining.


We celebrated our Corporate Christmas Party 2010 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.  It was unique, full of fun but most of all it was then that we became ONE. I missed the group's camaraderie.. missed our unity.. will this be happen again? hmmmm.. hopefully, it will...The Oneness and determination! We may be shaken by the reality of being in a corporate world. But the values that has been shaped up in the office are more than enough to topple down the unnecessary..;)

Nighty-party was held in Legend Hotel. We stayed 2nights-3days in De Loro Inn.


There are a lot of things that can be done in Palawan: island hopping, swimming, diving, snorkelling and many more.

Foods are so yummy!!!

Visit Palawan website to search more gallery and informations! You will be amazed too! 
This is our unique experience in Palawan! ;)

Corregidor Island : The Rock!

Corregidor comes from the Spanish word “corregir,” meaning to correct. One story states that due to the Spanish system wherein all ships entering Manila Bay were required to stop and have their documents checked and corrected, the island was called "Isla del Corregidor" (Island of the Correction). Another version claims that the island was used a penitentiary or correctional institution by the Spanish and came to be called "El Corregidor."

It is a small rocky island in the Philippines about 48 kilometers west of Manila which is stragetically located at the entrance of Manila Bay. This island fortress stands as a memorial for the courage, valor, and heroism of its Filipino and American defenders who bravely held their ground against the overwhelming number of invading Japanese forces during World War II.

We have one day to explore Corregidor Island with my Husband and friends: Loren, Osang, Lheng. We felt our pride as we experienced the history during World War II. We took the tour c/o Sun Cruises Philippines.  (visit this website for further details in the island tour and how to get there; and other infos on activities included). Our tour guide is so equipped with the historical side of the island (Japanese-American-Filipino personas) and he's so jolly that we enjoyed it very much! as if we were on students' educational field trip. ;)

 

It was a trembling-horrific-full of pride experienced as we took the 'walking Malinta Tunnel tour' .(Night Lateral Tunnel Visit). You can felt that 'The others' were also there, accompanying each one of us. So scary yet so amazing! it was full of pride when we started to hear our national anthem. and to learn the heroism of our Filipino brethren!

Don't forget to include Corregidor Island Tour in your gateaway list!

We salute all those who fought for the freedom we deserved!

Caramoan, Camsur - Bicol : A secret Paradise!

Caramoan is a group of scattered islands ~ Isolated from the rest of Camarines Sur. It is no surprise why Philippine's Secret Paradise remains unexploited from commercial tourism. Caramoan gives 'island hopping' a new meaning. Enjoy its beauty in many ways. Great ocean adventures for kayakers, snorkle and scuba dive to experience the diverse marine life, trek and search for the enigmatic lagoon, rock climb the limestone cliffs, explore the caves or just star gaze at night.

My husband and I together with our friends, loren, Jan & Ken, were able to explore Caramoan island sometime in August 2010.( late blog, huh?!). and Ola! the beach,place, foods, people are so Marvelous! you will be in-tune and refresh!

A perfect gate away indeed from the fast pacing-stressful life of the city. So captivating! and an awe in all the natural beauty of Caramoan!

We stayed at Breeze & Waves Resort (front Beach location!) for 3days.

Popular tourist destinations:

> Caramoan National Park, the Centro, and Gota Beach (Where the popular Survivor is shot) . 

Popular activities :

> includes diving, swimming, snorkeling and spelunking. Birdwatching and Firefly watching is also gaining popularity.

Top ten Caramoan destinations: you need to be there 3 days the least so you can do your island hopping!

• Lahuy Island
• Lahus Island
• Cotivas Island
• Sabitang Laya Island
• Gota beach (mainland)
• Hunognan Cove (mainland)
• Matukad Island
• Minalahos Island
• Pitogo Island
• Tinago Island

How to go there?

Options are: 1. Bus/Van/POV to Naga, 8 hrs from Manila, another 2-3hrs from naga to caramoan;      and  2. Fly Manila-Naga/Pili  (Cebu Pacific, PAL & Zest Air)

Better to find/book in a resort (i recommend of course, Breeze & Waves because of it's perfect location - near the beach!). Or you may try online search. 

You may want to consider this in your future gate away trips here in Philippines!.

Be sure to drop by the CWC - Camsur Watersports Complex is a unique watersports park. CWC 

 And don't forget also to visit Mt. Mayon, Tabaco, Albay. ~  2-3hrs from Naga. to see the perfect cone valcano!