"P I L I P I N A S" Philippines by high_d

Philippines Travel Guide: 23,735 reviews and 78,890 photos

Ma-ma, para na ho...lagpas na pala ako - Philippines

JULY 2006 UPDATE: Finally, after quite a while, I had the chance to visit the islands again around late May/early June 2006 BUT the very short couple of weeks only proved that it was not enough, (super BITIN). Not enough time spent with everyone we haven't seen in ages, (didn't even get the chance to meet up with any VT-er). Not enough time to travel to Tagaytay or Boracay. However, in the limited time we were there, I can finally check-off (on my wish list), " to be on a white-sand beach" (Thanks to Capones & Camera Islands in Zambales). That outing was superb! If I had one complaint, it would be the temperature, it was hot and humid, but hello! it's summer in the tropics. Why was I complaining ???Aside from Zambales, just had a couple of day trips to Manila but most of the time were spent at home in Bulacan with family and reconnecting with old friends. The ONLY solution is definitely to be back again very soon...

The country where I was born. At age eight however, our family left the Philippines for life abroad. Since then I have only been back to visit three times. With VT, I have learned much more about the Philippines. Many VTers have excellent Philippine pages. I hope that I can visit many of the places they have featured. Places like Tagaytay, the well-known Boracay Beach to name a few... Of course I would love to explore more of Bulacan (my roots), but most of all to experienced the culture again. I don't have much in my Philippine page as of yet but hope my next trip will bring new memories to share and remember... For now, I hope to share more of that culture...

Salamat po. (Thank you).

PHILIPPINE ~ INFO:

The Philippine archipelago is made up of 7,107 islands

Capital: Manila

Climate: Has a tropical marine climate dominated by a rainy season and a dry season.
May - October usually has heavy downpours while December to February are cooler and drier. It's usually hot around March to May.

Currency: Philippine Peso

Phone country code: 063

Language: two official languages - Filipino (based on Tagalog) and English; eight major dialects - Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocan, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinense

a little bit of Tagalog phrases:

Mahal kita = I love you
Salamat = Thank you
Halika na = C'mon or Let's go

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beaches, warm & friendly people, my birthplace
Cons:Traffic, humidity
In a nutshell:A special place in my heart ~ my roots...

Last visit to Philippines: May 2006
Intro Updated Mar 17, 2007
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Eat some "dirty ice cream" - Philippines

Eat some "dirty ice cream" Favorites (1)

Whenever I visit the Phils, I have to have this treat. Ha ha ha...nix that idea you say??? No, it's not actually... more travel advice

Just okay Restaurants (3)

The most popular fast-food joint in good ol' Pilipinas. A Pinay friend of mine in Virginia raves about their pancit... more travel advice

Grilled Stuffed squid...yummy - Philippines

Great Food with Variety Restaurants (3)

I liked this place because of the variety of food they serve. I think they're well-known for their chicken bbq dishes.... more travel advice

Native Dress Local Customs (4)

The Philippines has some of the most elegant native wear. The Barong Tagalog is known as the formal menswear in the... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written May 2, 2007

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Prutas ng Pilipinas (Philippine fruits)

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asianbelle Feb 22, 2010 at 6:50 PM

something like sonya's kasi it has nurture spa within the compound. but the menu is like kusina salud.
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icunme Oct 10, 2009 at 12:02 PM

Lechon reminds me of the luau in the island of Hawaii - great! Lovely page, Heidi <(•¿•)>
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yellowbell Dec 26, 2007 at 4:17 PM

Hmm turon with langka the best! Maligayang Pasko Heidi!
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cokes Dec 23, 2007 at 10:18 AM

Don`t even ask why I`m working ,its a sad story. As for my trip lets see what happens. There might be a spanner in the works as friends from their want to have a vacation with me all over in my country.
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titabell Oct 24, 2007 at 5:05 PM

he is x15 on vt but he is not really active in here. He has his own website but in Dutch: http://groupx.co.nr/ But he has other sites where he posts all his pictures...i have to ask him...i hope it's not porn! ha!ha!ha! of his mother!
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matt10gonzalez Oct 22, 2007 at 10:17 PM

Wow! A jeepney! You really captured your hometown!! MAybe you'll see me with my dream wife riding a jeepney with chickens and so on too!
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shintarojon Jun 30, 2007 at 9:44 PM

ok naman..busy lang kasi nag-aayos ako ng mga gamit at nagtatatapos ng mga di na kailangang papel..nag fa file ng mga papers, compute grades, etc
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Karolina01 May 8, 2007 at 6:18 PM

I haven't seen a heart-shaped coconut before.
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Cielo_Algaeed Mar 22, 2007 at 4:38 PM

Saan ka sa Bulacan? Guiguinto ako malapit sa Malolos Capitol :-)
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BorneoGrrl Feb 7, 2007 at 3:49 AM

Hey, we got Jolibee in Malaysia too. That Lechon looks delish!!