Holy Week Procession

In Maragondon, Cavite

Holy Week is a significant religious festival in the Philippines. Holy Week is known as “Semana Santa” (the original Spanish name), or by its Filipino name “Mahál na Araw”. Many communities observe procession of the Passion of Christ which is held during the evening of Good Friday in Maragondon, Cavite.

Have you experienced joining a procession in the Philippines? Everybody should at least try it once in their lifetime. It is said that you are also in one with the Passion and Death of Christ. See the rest of the blog...

Caylabne Beach Resort

In Ternate, Cavite

 

We went to this resort twice already. This is a nice beach resort only 30 minutes drive from Manila.

The resort’s reception office

Fun in Maragondon, Cavite

We went to Maragondon, Cavite last April and spend our holiday. We had fun there doing the following activities which are good for the family and friends.

      

      1)      Riding “Balsa” and cruising on the river

Ancestral House of Emiliano Riego De Dios

In Maragondon, Cavite

Emiliano Riego de Dios (September 7, 1864 - February 14, 1926) born in Maragondon, Cavite, was a revolutionary leader and the secretary-general of the “Asociacion de los Veteranos de la Revolucion”. He is also a member leader of the “Katipunan” established by Andress Bonifacio.

Nuestra Senora De La Asuncion Parish

In Maragondon, Cavite

The Nuestra Senora De La Asuncion Parish (or Our Lady of the Assumption Parish) is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines and was erected by the Jesuit friars in the year 1618 and was made a parochial church in 1627. It was declared a national heritage by the national museum in July 31, 2001

Bonifacio Trial House

In Maragondon, Cavite

This is the place where Andres Bonifacio, founder of the Katipunan, was on trial before he was executed at Mt. Buntis.