How is it to sleep in Lazi’s century old kumbento?
Is it creepy sleeping in one of the Philippines’s well preserved but more than a century old kumbento found in Lazi, Siquijor?
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I was awestruck with Lazi’s kumbento & church
The parish church of San Isidro Labrador in Lazi as well as it’s massive kumbento are cultural treasures that Filipinos should not only visit but be proud of.
A traveler finds Lazi a very pleasant town
Lazi is charming. Century old acacia trees, with its outspread branches, gives shade and cool on a rather humid afternoon. Old houses still abound. The people are pious and friendly. Always smiling.
In search of Pudtol’s church ruins
It was unexpectedly a long and uncertain trip as I didn’t have any idea where the ruins of Mataguisi in Apayao are. But it was all worth it. It was a great adventure.
Blast from the past: Ang Langyaw in Tumauini
I stood mesmerized infront of that brick wonder. Its massive circular pediment with a huge rose window at the center, the finials, whirls and flora. Its circular belfry looks more like a wedding cake with its whitewash color and decorations of flowers, shells and diamonds was just a sight to behold.
Ang Langyaw wins RAFI heritage blog contest
A blog post wins first prize in the recently concluded Gabii sa Kabilin Blogging Contest.
How I discovered Pilita Corrales in Cebu
I put on the headphones, searched for the song’s title, clicked PLAY when I found it, listened with anticipation and in a few seconds, I was brought to music heaven. Her voice was soulful, delicate yet evocative, as if she was singing especially for me. Matud nila, ako dili angay…