Maleldo 2013 - A Cruxifiction Site in Cutod, Pampanga

San Fernando in Pampanga is the most famous site during the holy week season because of the crucifixion reenactment in Cutod, San Fernando , Pampanga.My travel buddies Sally & Eds, decided to visit this famous site in Cutod. We can't able to see the actual crucifixion during that day, but I am fulfilling to visit this site. There are 3 cross at the hill side of the area and feel the burning heat of the sun. We took some photos within the area before going back to Manila, there are some tourist and local taking picture at the holy cross. Some children climbed up the cross to take photo by the tourist (so bad) and I hope you will forgive me for posting of those photos. As per our driver, about 2,000 crowd during the afternoon crucifixion in the cross and a lot of media in the whole day. Maybe, next time I would come early before the actual event. In Barangay Cutod, San Fernando Pampanga is known to be the " Holy Week Crucifixion Capital of the Philippines" to watch and take a part of the annual activities of the province. 

How to Get to Lucban Quezon from Manila via Pagsanjan in Laguna

Going to Lucban Quezon from Manila via Pagsanjan in Laguna, about 1 hour and 55 minutes away from Metro Manila and approximately 160 kilometers. Take a bus at Alabang City Terminal of Buendia Bus Terminal. You will pass to South Luzon Expressway, Calamba, Los Banos, Victoria, Bay then Sta. Cruz in Laguna. Cost about P220 - P180 pesos per passenger then ask the driver to drop you off at Sta. Cruz Laguna highway where the jeepney bound to Lucban is located along this road. Travel period is about 30-45 minutes depending on stop over of the vehicle passing through Cavinti, Lusinana and Lucban poblacion proper. The Sta. Cruz route is much more nearer than the Lucena, Quezon way. Please check this other routes to Lucban from Manila via Antipolo: Manila - Pasig - Cainta, Rizal - Taytay - Antipolo (1 hour drive) then Antipolo - Teresa - Morong - Baras - Tanay - Pililia, Rizal - Mabitac, Laguna - Famy - Sinoloa (1 hour drive as well) passing through Sinoloan - Pakil - Paete - Kalayaan - Lumban - Pagsanjan - Cavinti - Luisiana (another 1 hour) after about 20-30 minutes from Luisiana, Laguna to Lucban Quezon. 

Where to Buy Best Lucban Longganisa in Lucban, Quezon?

Well, I always want to try special food pride of the province or town during my trip. Beside the Lucban Church, you'll find this specialty shop called " Eker & Ely Lukban Longganisa and Pasalubong" which is known to be the best longganisa and famous in the town of Lucban since 1958 and located at 114 A. Racelis Avenue, Lucban, Quezon, actually this is an old store along the road of Lucban. This is the one stop pasalubong store, bring some homemade food, snacks, delicacies and many more. The smaller size longganisa sells for P120 pesos per dozen while the larger longganisa sells about P140 per dozen. Eker & Ely Longganisa Contact Numbers: (042) 540-3304 and (0920) 237-9056. Happy Food Trip - Bisayang Manlalakbay.

My favorite Buddy's Pansit Lucban Restaurant in Quezon Province

Have you been to Buddys Pansit Lucban in Quezon Province? Another food trip in Lucban, Quezon at Buddy's Pansit Lucban Restaurant, serve good food and place to eat. I was craving for pansit lucban, so I decided to drop by at Lucban in Quezon and try my favorite food in town. Bestseller talaga nila ang pansit lucban with vinegar which I pay 200 good for 2 person. It's somewhat sweeter and less salty than pansit habhab with a thicker noodles and more vegetables as well, this restaurant became one of my favorite place to eat, unwind or relax whenever I go to Lucban. Overall, I am very satisfied with this restaurant. This town is one of the place I always coming back, not just because of the Pahiyas Festival during the month of May but off course the taste of their special delicacies. 

Aliwan Fiesta 2013 Street Dance Competition

Kudos to Tribu Panay the pride of Iloilo City, is the grand champion last Aliwan Fiesta Street Dance Competition 2013.  Party until the evening.The Philippines Grandest Festival of Champions in street dancing on it's 11th year! Spectators were thrilled and amazed of the fantastic performances during the Festival of Festivals at the Aliwan Fiesta 2013 held at Quirino Grandstand in Luneta,Manila City,Philippines. A total of 17 contingents from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao competed this cultural extravaganza on April 13, 2013. Congratulations to all the winners! Street Dance Competition: 1st place (P1,000,000) Dinagyang Festival from Iloilo City, 2nd place (P500,000) Kalivungan Festival from Cotabato Province, 3rd place, (P250,000) MeguyFestival from Upi, Maguindanao, 4th place (P150,000) Padang-Padang Festival from Parang, Magindanao and 5th place (100,000) Adivay Festival from Benguet. Aliwan Festival Best in Float: 1st place (P500,000) Bahandihan Float of Alang-Alang, Leyte, 2nd place (P250,000) Sang Gadung Float of Manudadatu, Maguindanao ang 3rd place (P100,000) Gak't Kastill sa Banobo Float of Northern Kabuntalan, Maguindanao. Thank you! Here's the photos

Aliwan Fiesta 2013 Float Parade in Pasay City

Yehey! Float Parade during the Aliwan Fiesta 2013 is here, which brings you the best regional festival in the whole provinces of the Philippines. We enjoyed watching the float parade which is started at around 5:00pm from Quirino Grandstand, Manila to Aliw Theather , CCP Complex in Pasay City. This float is decorated with indigenous materials, colorful products and comes with their own Reyna Elena/Candidates of different participants in the country. The most attractive float is the Star City float which is decorated with this big colorful mask at the front and this year's festival dubbed as the " Mother of Festivals" the Aliwan Fiesta 2013. The float parade has a total of 14 participants in the country. I was so amazed with the colorful design , gigantic and creative floats and displayed in one big event of the year. See see again for the next year's Aliwan Fiesta 2014 - Bisayang Manlalakbay around the Philippines.