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Saturday, October 20, 2012

Saint Pedro Calungsod

After Saint Lorenzo Ruiz, Calungsod is the second Filipino declared a saint by the Roman Catholic Church.
Saint Pedro Calungsod
Flock of Filipino's glorious Calungsod’s sainthood with Masses, parades stage plays, religious shows and the unveiling of postal stamps bearing his image and a map of his expedition as a young Catholic missionary to the Pacific islands, where he was killed while disseminating his faith more than 300 years ago.

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Siargao-Surfing Capital

Although many of Siargao tour packages offer to surf sessions for both the amateurs and the experts for both the locals and the foreigners, Siargao, in fact, has a lot more to offer than its claim to fame, world-class waves.
If you're not into surfing, or if you want to try other things other than Mindanao Siargao's main attraction, you can take a detour and try one of these activities:

Monday, October 1, 2012

Wedding Gown Dress

The wedding gown dress is a traditional dress worn by the woman on the day of her marriage. Several accessories such as hat, veil or floral bouquet complement the composition, thus contributing to the beautiful bride and bearing symbolic values. The history of this custom is closely linked with that of the institution of marriage, especially at a time when the Catholic Church had a strong cultural influence.
wedding gown dress
There are many different types or styles of wedding dresses. It helps to know your body type and which wedding dress style would look the best to flatter your body shape. These include hourglass, a line wedding dress, mermaid wedding dress, sheath, empire waist, ball gown and an informal choice such as a suit.