PALs new Seat Sale

PAL launches $98 promo for intn’l routes

abs-cbnNEWS.com | 05/30/2009 4:55 PM

Philippine Airlines is launching its “Way to Go” promo on Monday, June 1, by offering round-trip, economy fares for 20 trans-Pacific and regional routes starting at US$98. The promo fare, which excludes government taxes, will be available for sale from June 1 to 5, 2009. The travel period is September 1 to Dec. 25, 2009 for five trans-Pacific destinations (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Honolulu and Vancouver) and July 1 to Nov. 30, 2009 for 12 regional destinations, including Australia.

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Tale of 2 Churches: Miagao and Guimbal Church

Finding a backpacker type of accommodation in Iloilo is easy, one you reached the town center, you will notice inns, pension houses and budget hotels scattered around. However, when in Iloilo I chose Ongbon Pension House because it is centrally located to shopping malls and banks. Actually, its my second time here and Im satisfied with their service; cheap food, friendly staffs and most its clean, very different from the pensions houses I know.

After checking in at the pension house. My first destination in here for this year is the famous Miagao church located in Southern Iloilo, popular for its gothic styled design and getting there is very easy and affordable. Although I’m not catholic, I’m amazed with old churches. Miagao is also a UNESCO Heritage site thats why its worth the visit. I really don’t know who are those people engraved on the churches wall but you may wanna visit www.exploreiloilo.com, the ultimate guide to Iloilo. 

Unfortunately, the weather is not good when I arrived in Miagao. After 5 minutes of picture taking with a local, it started raining. From Iloilo proper it takes about 45 minutes via jeepney. 

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Touchdown Iloilo

Its scorching hot in Iloilo today but that doesn’t stop me from getting around. The first time I was here was last November 2008 and from here I went to Guimaras and Boracay. Unfortunately, after my Boracay trip, I developed a severe diarrhea probably from eating too much shellfish or my tummy wasn’t used to that, my finale tour in Iloilo was cancelled. I have to stay at the pension house and use the bathroom frequently.

So, today I planned to visit the famous Miagao church and other spots in Southern Iloilo. Done the city tour, so its the environs of Iloilo province for me now. Yes, again Im travelling alone, hoping someone will take my pictures and does not ran my camera away. Haha. It has never happened to me before, thanks God. So, ciao everyone.