THE BEAUTY OF
Luzon
THE BEAUTY OF
Luzon
- Philippines
Luzon is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. It is ranked 15th largest in the world by land area. Located in the northern portion of the archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country’s capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country’s most populous city. With a population of 53 million as of 2015, it is the fourth most populous island in the world, containing 52.5% of the country’s total population.
Luzon may also refer to one of the three primary island groups in the country. As such, it includes the Luzon mainland, the Batanes and Babuyan groups of islands to the north, Polillo Islands to the east, and the outlying islands of Catanduanes, Marinduque and Mindoro, among others, to the south.. The islands of Masbate, Palawan and Romblon are also included as well, though these three are sometimes grouped in the Visayas.
Luzon may also refer to one of the three primary island groups in the country. As such, it includes the Luzon mainland, the Batanes and Babuyan groups of islands to the north, Polillo Islands to the east, and the outlying islands of Catanduanes, Marinduque and Mindoro, among others, to the south.. The islands of Masbate, Palawan and Romblon are also included as well, though these three are sometimes grouped in the Visayas.
Balayan Bay
During the early part of the 18th century, adventurous settlers from Taal, northern Mindoro and southern Cavite were attracted to the vast plain near the shores of Balayan Bay because of its abundance in fish and other marine life. Salting and drying fish became their major …
Tanauan Church
St John the Evangelist Church or Tanauan Church was built in 1881 by the Augustinians. It was heavily damaged during the World War II and had to go through major renovation after the war. The outer structure and design was restored almost true to its neo…
Simborio Chapel
The Plaridel Simborio Chapel is over 400 years old and is one of Bulacan’s oldest structure. An existing structure from the Spanish era, believed to have been constructed in the 1800s, is said to have been greatly unique from other similar structures…
Luneta Hotel
The Luneta Hotel is a historic hotel in Ermita and was named after its location across from Luneta Rizal Park on Kalaw Avenue. It is one of the remaining structures that survived the Liberation of Manila in 1945. The structure is the only …
Binondo Chinatown
Binondo is a district in Manila and is referred to as the city’s Chinatown and is the world’s oldest Chinatown. Its influence extends beyond to the places of Quiapo, Santa Cruz, San Nicolas. It is the oldest Chinatown in the world, established in …
Subic Old Lighthouse
Before the famous Lighthouse Marina Resort, Olongapo’s Old Lighthouse or Subic Lighthouse Parola served as a beacon to seafaring vessels. The Old Subic Lighthouse is along the National Highway past the public cemetery on the hill, but it can be seen and …
Panagbenga Festival
Baguio City, deemed as a melting pot of different cultures, stands out with its strong identity, as their culture is instilled in their everyday life and more so, during festivals. The Panagbenga Festival tells us the story of how people of Baguio rise to the challenge of adversity …
Christ the King Seminary
Christ the King Seminary, also known as the Divine Word Mission Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary in Quezon City, Philippines run by the Divine Word Missionaries, more popularly known as the Society of the Divine Word (SVD). This academic …
Pinto Art Museum
A museum gallery showcasing works of art from paintings and sculptures of local artists. Pinto Museum is a sprawling property with well manicured gardens and fountains. A perfect backdrop for reflection and learning. The gallery also has a commanding view of Metro Manila.
Capones Island
Capones Island, also known as Grand Capon or Capon Grande Island (Spanish: Isla de Capon Grande) is a small island approximately 1.9 kilometers long by 0.4 kilometers wide, at its widest point, lying some 3.8 kilometers off the coast of the province …
San Ildefonso
San Ildefonso is a municipality in the province of Bulacan. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 104,471 people. With the continuous expansion of Metro Manila, the municipality is now part of Manila’s built-up area which makes San Ildefonso its northernmost part.
Jones Bridge
The William A. Jones Memorial Bridge is a bridge that spans the Pasig River in the Philippines connecting the Manila area of Binondo on Rosario Street (Calle Rosario, now Quintin Paredes Street), with the center of city in Ermita. The previous bridge that connected the two areas was the…
Casa Manila
Casa Manila is a museum in Intramuros depicting colonial lifestyle during Spanish colonization of the Philippines. The museum is the imposing stone-and-wood structure c. 1850, one of the grand houses in Barrio San Luis (one of the four original…
Malagonlong Bridge
The Malagonlong Bridge or Puente de Malagonlong is a five-span 445 feett long stone arch bridge built during the Spanish colonial period in Tayabas, Quezon. The bridge is known as one of the oldest bridges as well as the longest bridge made …
Intramuros
Intramuros is also called the Walled City, and at the time of the Spanish Colonial Period was synonymous to the City of Manila. Other towns and arrabales (suburbs) located beyond the walls are referred to as “extramuros”, the Spanish for “outside the walls”. ….
Panagbenga Festival
Baguio City, deemed as a melting pot of different cultures, stands out with its strong identity, as their culture is instilled in their everyday life and more so, during festivals. The Panagbenga Festival tells us the story of how people of Baguio rise to the challen…
Lingayen Cathedral
The Parish Church of Epiphany of Our Lord was founded in 1587. The municipality of Lingayen was founded by Spanish Augustinian missionaries in 1614. The parish was established in 1616 and named it Los Tres Reyes or The Three Kings. By 1740, the parish …
Panagbenga Festival
Baguio City, deemed as a melting pot of different cultures, stands out with its strong identity, as their culture is instilled in their everyday life and more so, during festivals. The Panagbenga Festival tells us the story of how people of Baguio rise to the challenge …
Manila Bay
Manila bay was the setting for the Battle of Manila Bay in 1898 in which American troops led by Commodore George Dewey, seized the area. Significantly, this battle showcased the United States’ naval strength when all major Spanish ships were destroyed and captured.
Barasoain Church
Barasoain Church (also known as the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish) is a Roman Catholic church built in 1888 in Malolos, Bulacan. It is about 42 kilometers away from Manila. Having earned the title as the “Cradle of Democracy in the East, the most important religious …
Plaza Miranda
Plaza Miranda is a public square bounded by Quezon Boulevard, Hidalgo Street and Evangelista Street in Quiapo, Manila. It is the plaza which fronts the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church), one of the main churches of the City of …
Manila Cathedral
The Minor Basilica and Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception informally known as Manila Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic basilica dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, the Principal…
Sigpawan Festival
Sigpawan Festival is celebrated during Easter Sunday, the festival’s highlight is the Fluvial procession along coastal areas of the town. The festival showcases the rich culture and natural resources of Lemery, with booths displaying a variety of the towns agricultural …
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