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May 21, 2015 - "It is not just the view, but the corners of the mountain that you'll appreciate the most. Even cliffs." (reality, hahaha life is really beautiful) Yes! I made my very first Solo Climb at Mt. Palay-Palay's, Pico de Loro's New trail. It is situated at Ternate Cavite, and bus rides are available at the Coastal Mall. It was a one and half hour climb, but you'll encounter ascending trails on your way up the summit. We were informed that just last week, a climber passed out Pico de Loro upon descending because she almost ran out of oxygen. Made an overview of my Dayhike at Mt. Palay-Palay, Pico de Loro below. A. There is no overnight policy. Only for dayhiking, because some climbers throw their garbages on the mountain. B. Upon reaching the summit, there are guides and for P50.00, they'll accompany you climb the monolith. I forgot about their rate on the traversing guide. (haha) Contact Person: Ray Samonte 09475460316.  Your guide is a b...

We are celebrating the National Heritage this month of May, under Presidential Proclamation  439 series of 2003, and the National Museum reopened after its renovation. It was easy to navigate around since it was fully air-conditioned. The museum is located near Rizal Park and Intramuros Manila and seeing the Spoliarium is the highlight of my visit, a famous painting  by Juan Luna (often mispelled Spolarium). The Spoliarium garnered the 1st gold medal at the Exposicion Nacional de Bellas Artes in 1884 in Madrid.  The Oil on Poplar depicts about dying gladiators. It currently hangs at the ground floor of the National Museum of the Philippines and it is the first work of art that greets visitors upon entering the museum. Spoliarium Juan Luna's other Artworks, which includes his "Self-Portraits". Ang malinis na bungad ng Museum. The facade of the building had classical features and Renaissance inspired cultural forms. The exhibition at ...