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Sunday, March 22, 2015

2015 Jan: Philippines: Negros Occ: Talisay: The Ruins

The Ruins - Talisay
From Lacson St., take Bata-Libertad or Magdalaga-Libertad jeep. Head to Silay-direction.
Drop-off at a corner, block before Pepsi.
This is the tricycle terminal going to Ruins. (100/way)
Entrance 95/pax



The Owner Owned by Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson, sugar baron. Married to Maria Braga. With 10 children.

She died after an accident with the doctor arriving from Silay after 4 days. (2 days on chariot, "kalesa" from Talisay to Silay, vv).

He then was re-married to Conception Sison Diaz, with 3 children. [Reference]

The Mansion
It has 8 rooms for unmarried children with first floor for the sons and second floor for the daughters.  

The second floor has a viewing deck to see his sugar cane farm and where he watches good view of the sunset.


Saturday, January 5, 2013

2013: What's in store for Philippines this year?

Travel+Leisure adds Philippines as one of 2013's hottest destination. 


Conde Nast Traveller includes Philippines as a destination to watch for this year 2013.  Specifically this includes: Bicol, Siargao, Palawan, Amanpulo and Manila.

http://www.cntraveller.com/recommended/itineraries/hot-destinations-to-watch-2013/philippines




White Beach in Boracay is on top 24 slot in the World and top 1 in Asia on the Top 25 Beaches: http://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Beaches-cTop-g2