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Monthly Archives: December 2013
List of Holidays in the Philippines 2016
Here is the updated list of holidays in the Philippines for the year 2016. Its covers mainly on regular holidays for purposes of knowing the exact date of holidays and to inform the public about the schedule.
January 1, 2016, Friday – New Year’s Day (Regular holiday)
January 2, 2016, Saturday – Additional special non-working day (Special non-working day)
February 8, 2016, Monday – Chinese New Year (Special non-working day)
February 25, 2016, Thursday – EDSA Revolution anniversary (Special holiday)
March 24, 2016, Thursday – Maundy Thursday (Regular holiday)
March 25, 2016, Friday – Good Friday (Regular holiday)
March 26, 2016, Saturday – Black Saturday (Special non-working day)
April 9, 2016, Saturday – Araw ng Kagitingan (Regular holiday)
May 1, 2016, Sunday – Labor Day (Regular holiday)
June 12, 2016, Sunday – Independence Day (Regular holiday)
July 8, 2016, Friday – Eidul-Fitar
August 21, 2016, Sunday – Ninoy Aquino Day (Special non-working day)
August 29, 2016, last Monday of August – National Heroes Day (Regular holiday)
October 31, 2016, Monday – Special Holiday
September 1, 2016, Thursday – Baguio Day (Special holiday)
September 13 , 2016, Tuesday – Eidul Adha
November 1, 2016, Tuesday – All Saints Day (Special non-working day)
November 30, 2016, Wednesday – Bonifacio Day (Regular holiday)
December 24, 2016, Saturday – Additional special non-working day (Special non-working day)
December 25, 2016, Sunday – Christmas Day (Regular holiday)
December 30, 2016, Friday – Rizal Day (Regular holiday)
December 31, 2016, Saturday – Last day of the year (Special non-working day)
Proclamations will be issued for the observance of Eid’l Fitr and Eidul Adha
10 Regular Holidays
reference;
http://www.gov.ph/2015/08/20/proclamation-no-1105-s-2015/
http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6710_1989.html
http://www.dole.gov.ph/pages/view/9
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_holidays_in_the_Philippines
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/philippines/2016
Itogon Hot Spring Resorts
Itogon Hot Spring Resorts or 13000 Level Resort is a truly a great alternative to expensive pools of Asin, Tuba, Benguet and Pugo, La Union. You can choose wide variety of children and adults pools with stream bath or hut tub. All pools provide cooking and grilling area using wood. Its a great place to go with friends or family with tight budget.
Entrance Fee: 35 to 50 Pesos depending which resort you choose
Parking Fee: Free
Jeep Terminal: Lakandula Street, Baguio City, near Baguio Center Mall
Traveling Fee: Jeepney – 35 Pesos, Taxi – It depends upon your agreement with the driver.
Traveling Time: Less than 1 Hour
Route: Via Loakan-Balatoc Road or Tuding-Ucab Road.
** miscellaneous items such as swimming trunks, wood, goggles, floaters, and etc. can be bought there.
Video of 13000 Level Pools
Mines View – A Better Perspective
If you want to see Itogon mines, don’t go to Mines View Park. The commercialized park will spoil you day. Instead, travel along Ambuklao Road and enjoy the beauty of the mines.
I hate to say this but Mines View Park is not anymore like the 70’s and 80’s. It is polluted with garbage and people.
You will enjoy the view if you see just like the picture below.
A clearer perspective with this video.
Hidden Treasures of Baguio
Baguio City is one of the richest City in the Philippines in terms of local economy, culture, arts, history and natural resources. The City is also a haven for treasure hunters.
After the end of World War 2, many believed that the Japanese forces headed by General Yamashita left enormous volume of treasures that were stolen from neighboring countries during their last battle in Benguet . Some succeeded in finding a portion of it such as Rogelio Roxas who found the controversial “Golden Buddha”. With that alone, It is clear that hidden treasures in Baguio is not a myth but it is a fact to be discovered.
However, the most important hidden treasure of all that we must seek is not made of gold or silver but the precious gems of insight so that we might gain the “full assurance of understanding . . . , both of the Father and of Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Col. 2:2-3). The hidden treasure of knowing the Lord more completely is found in the Bible. The psalmist said, “I rejoice at Your Word as one who finds great treasure” (Ps. 119:162).
reference: Our Daily Bread 2013, December 22, 2013
Jueteng in Baguio
Jueteng in the Philippines is just like a harmful virus, once it infected a host, it is difficult to cure unless there is an antidote to that effect. In Philippine setting, the local people is an easy host because of the influence of money. Jueteng is illegal and the money collected is distributed or pocketed by few individuals such as the operators, politicians, police officers and some media men as compared to Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO), the funds are collected by the government for health programs and charities of national character.
In Baguo City, Jueteng is very much alive.
Jueteng is one of the source of corruption. What do you think is the best antidote to it?
Kalag sa Jueteng
**For educational purposes only. English and Tagalog meaning number equivalent.
- Snake – Ahas
- Ghost, Black – Multo, Maitim
- Dog – Aso
- Chicken – Manok
- Blood – Dugo
- Pregnant, Fat – Buntis, Mataba
- Weapon -Armas
- Breast, Bike – Suso, Bisikleta
- Sleep, Cream, Bite – Natutulog, Nananaginip, Kumagat
- Handsome, Beautiful – Gwapo , Maganda
- Young -Bata
- Old Lady – Matandang Babae
- Officer, Visitor, Bad Luck – Opisyal, Bisita, Malas
- House, Dress – Bahay, Damit
- Angry – Galit
- Small, Worried – Maliit, problemado
- Happy -Masaya
- Climbing, Naked – Umaakyat, Hubad
- Dead – Patay
- Lost – Nawala
- Walking, Running – Naglalakad, Tumatakbo
- Cow, Carabao, Going Around – Baka, Kalabaw, Balik ng balik
- Mismatch – Hindi parehas
- Young Lady- Dalaga
- Gift, Chrismas – Regalo, Padiriwang
- Young Boy – Binata
- Money -Pera
- Vehicle – Sasakyan, Sumakay
- Cat, Businessman – Pusa, Negosyante
- Vagina, Odourous – Ari, Mabaho
- White, Baboy – White, Pig
- Big, Tall – Malaki, Matayog
- Give – Naibigay, Naiabot
- Water , Wet, Shower – Tubig, Basa, Naliligo
- Insane, Intoxicated – Baliw, Nawindang, Lasing
- Unhappy, Crying – Hindi masaya, Umiiyak
- Many, Old – Marami, Luma
All About Water Cress
What is Water Cress?
Unknown to most Filipinos, Water Cress or commonly known as “Tungsoy” in the Province of Benguet is an edible leaf vegetable that grows in an aquatic or semi-aquatic environment. It can be produced anywhere as long as there is a continuous supply of fresh water. Most of the time, you can see it in a pond or in a creek.
Many are confused about the spelling of it. Sometimes, they spelled it “Water Crest”. Water Crest is associated with the movement of the tides. Isn’t it?
How to grow Water Cress?
You a need seeds in order to germinate. You can buy seeds or harvest from the flowers of an old cress. harvesting of seeds is similar to a “pechay” or mustard.
There are many ways how to cultivate water cress. One method is hydroponics, within a controlled environment, you can produce it using a water and light alone. Other method is by farming in a pond or by a low flowing run-off water from higher ground to a lower ground.
Water Cress Recipes
This recipe area is under modification. If you have some recipe about this topic. please share it in this post. Thanks.
reference:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Watercress
Christmas in Baguio City
Christmas in Baguio City is really different compared to other places in the Philippines. Although Philippines don’t have winter season. Spending time during Christmas in Baguio lets you at least experience winter like vacation.
Did you know that Everyday is Christmas Day. The essence of Christmas is love for your neighbors and for Jesus Christ alone. However, People of today don’t know this fact.
Christmas was created by pagan believers and followed by Non-Christians.
Don’t celebrate Christmas, if you are believer of Jesus Christ.
Jeremiah 10:3-4
3) For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.4) They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.
references:
http://www.simpletoremember.com/vitals/Christmas_TheRealStory.htm
http://www.livescience.com/25779-christmas-traditions-history-paganism.html
http://www.goodnewsaboutgod.com/studies/holidays2.htm
http://realtruth.org/articles/169-ttooc.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0isRxygfqtE – complete video details