Let's Go: Philippine International Pyromusical 2013 Competition Photos

Pyromusical Competition 2013: It's much-awaited fireworks competition in the country every once a year and been a tradition of every Filipino in the country to witness the show at SM Mall of Asia By the Bay, Pasay City. Now on its 4th year from now, I preferred myself to be a fireworks fanatics and photography enthusiast. We got a gold free tickets from a friend, the spectacular light show above the sky and within the water of Manila Bay. The event was so magical and I never would have thought something this beautiful is possible. You have to see it yourself to believe it. That time it's the country of Taiwan ( Yung Feng Firecrackers & Fireworks Co, Ltd) & Spain (Brunchu Pyro Experience) performed that night. How amazing the presentation of two country was. Spectacular! 

How to get to Monasterio De Tarlac in San Jose

Going to Monasterio De Tarlac or How to commute & direction to Monasterio De Tarlac in Barangay Lubigan San Jose, Tarlac:

For Typical Commuters: If you're going from Metro Manila, take a bus bound to Tarlac or Pangasinan via NLEX & SCTEX and exit at Hacienda Luisita then turn right at MacArthur Highway going to the city proper. Turn left at the road junction right after SM City Tarlac. Note: there's a McDonald's at right and Mercury Drug in front). From there when you see another McDonald's, make a left from the highway. You can ride a jeepney going to Lubigan for non-vehicle. Follow the road and always make sure to check signage along the way and just choose to turn right whenever you see a Y-intersection. After crossing the bridge above the Tarlac River, prepare to make a left turn at the next intersection. Following the Barangay Lubigan in San Jose. From there ask the Barangay Captain to refer you a vehicle going up to the monastery. There will the road signs leading you to the Monasterio De Tarlac, it's easy driving from there on. Happy Trip!

Roaming around Monasterio De Tarlac & Castle

The area is filled with trees, flowers and other ornamental. Served as the home of the Servants of the Risen Christ Monastic Community and pilgrims as well. A perfect place to acquire of mind, happiness, feel God's presence and feel to be the top of the world. I saw different structures of houses in the area, mountain ranges, rice fields and plantation. Kuya Bert, advised me that this place is the center of Tarlac & Zambales province, on my left is Tarlac Province and the other one is Zambales Province. You can create your own choices doing some activities like meditate, pray, hike, food trip, relax and taking a lot of photos. Complete Location: Mount Resurrection, Eco-Park & Tourism, Barangay Lubigan (San Jose Eco-Park), San Jose Tarlac. 

Tarlac: Church of the Risen Christ in Monasterio De Tarlac

After visiting the big statue near the hill, I immediately went to their church and take some photos. That time, there are many people inside the church because they are celebrating the feast of Holy Cross, twice a year. Every 30th of January and 14th of September. Most people visit the shrine are devotees and pilgrims of the church. These monastery can only be reached by private vehicle because of its secluded and hilly location like the road in Baguio City, Benguet. There a lot of foods stand during my first visit and they have a lot of tables and picnic areas to enjoy all day long. I had experienced the most solemn and heartfelt within the area of the church. I feel the presence of the lord in these mountain hill. It's already 4:00 pm that time and need to hurry up in order me to find last trip of the public jeepney going back to Tarlac City proper. Check out soon on how I get there via public transportation. Thanks -Bisayang Manlalakbay around the Philippines.

Enriching Monasterio De Tarlac in San Jose Tarlac

The Monasterio De Tarlac and this eco-tourism park is located at Barangay Lubigan, San Jose Tarlac. The church is currently holds the only one relic or authentic fragment of the Holy Cross is kept. It's one of the reason why people visit the shrine. Going there is not so easy because you need to bring your own vehicle and there is no public transportation going up to the monastery. That time, I rented a habal-habal cost about P100 pesos for 2 way per person. Thanks to Miss Grace of the Barangay Secretary, Lubigan Barangay Hall for accommodating and facilitate me to recommend Kuya Bert (Driver). You will seeing zigzag road, tall trees and cold wind breeze. So finally, saw a 30 foot statue of the Risen Christ which is remind me of Brazil's Christ the Redeemer stands at the edge of a hill. I took so many photos and roamed around the area. This is located at the top of the mountain. Everyday the church is celebrates solemn masses and open to public. You won't get lost as you will be seeing marker indicating Eco-Tourism Park and going to Monasterio De Tarlac. 

How to get to Isdaan Floating Restaurant in Gerona Tarlac

For Commuters Going to Isdaan Floating Restaurant, Tarlac from Manila:

Located at National Road, McArthur Highway, Gerona Tarlac, a town in between of Paniqui & Tarlac City which is known to be a new landmark in Philippine Cuisine Halfway to the North and a place of smiles and mabuhay greetings. From Cubao, Quezon City, ride a bus at Five Star Bus Terminal bound to Tarlac or Pangasinan via SCTEX then ask the driver to drop you off to Gerona Tarlac about 2-3 hours travel time. Then going back to Tarlac City Proper is very easy. In front of the restaurant you can ride a jeepney bound to the city proper or public market. Travel time is 15-20 minutes. 

Travel Expenses: 

(Jeep) Paranaque to MRT Taft - P17.00

(Mrt) MRT Taft to Cubao - P14.00

(Bus) Cubao to Gerona Tarlac - 225.00

(Jeep) Gerona to Taclac City - P12.00

(Tricycle) Proper to Bus Terminal - P10.00

(Bus) Tarlac City to Cubao - P200.00

Total Expenses : P478.00