Palawan2014 Baywalk

After Plaza Cuartel our next stop was Palawan Puerto Prinsesa's Baywalk. Kuya Loel mentioned that this place used to be a squatter area. The government converted this place into a baywalk same in what we see in Manila Bay. The people used to live here were given new house by the government. The government of Palawan provided them tenements just the opposite side of the baywalk.

 

 

 

The weather that day was little bit gloomy. I find the place perfect spot for dating and jogging especially in the morning. Kuya Loel mentioned that during night, bbq stalls are open and some night activities are being held here.

PalaWAN 2014 Plaza Cuartel

 

Our next stop after the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception was the Plaza Cuartel. According to our tricycle drive Kuya Loel this place was used to be a military headquarters during the Spaniards and then eventually by the Americans. During World War II when Japanese invaded the place, 154 Americans (Prisoners of War) were imprisoned in the garrison. On the final year of the war, these Americans were put down the dungeon, drum of petrol was poured unto them and being lit. 143 of them was burnt to death and 11 survivors swam towards Iwahig. These 11 survivors were the ones who told the story.

 

Upon hearing the story, we had some goosebumps. I can't imagine being burnt and aside from that I had that freaky feeling that the souls of those being burnt are still in this place.

 

After the war, it was occupied again by the Americans then the National Constabulary. National Police occupied this place until 1997 when it was transformed into leisure park and tourist spot. One of the listed spot when you go for city tour in Palawan.

 

 

 

 

 

Palawan 2014(Puerto Prinsesa)- Immaculate Conception Cathedral

Our next stop was the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception located along Rizal Avenue Barangay Liwanag. One of the listed spot to be visited every time I travel is the churches. Its speaks more of the place, its history, people and traditions.

 

 

 

                              As part of the visit of course is the lighting of candles "dagkot" in bisaya. It is one of way of offering prayer of thanksgiving, petitions and protection.

 
 

                                                            

                                                 Inside the Cathedral.

                             

Palawan City Tour (Puerto Prinsesa) Lunch at Badjao Seafront Reataurant

Palawan tour was planned before our annual leave. We took and booked our flights six months before at a low rate. Thanks to Cebu Pacific for always offering good deals like PESO Fare Promos.

 

Our first Stop was Badjao Seafront Restaurant for a sumptuous seafood lunch.

 

The ambiance was so fantastic and I find it romantic as well with the centuries old mangroves.

 

 

 

peaceful view in front of the restaurant.

I love buko juice.

                                        
                              Our sumptuous seafood lunch and it's very affordable!!!

 

 

 

 

                                                                       Dayon Camo! 



Bintot Visits Santander

       Santander is at the southernmost tip of Cebu. From it, one can see the islands of Negros and Bohol. Facing Tañong Strait, the town was originally also called Tañong. But with the coming of the Spaniards, its first parish priest, keeping a soft spot in his heart and wishing to perpetuate the name of his hometown in his newfound abode, renamed the place Santander. Santander is in the northern coast of Spain, one of its chief ports and a famous bathing resort.
        The town was established in 1867; the parish, in 1897. The church was the work of Fr. Mauricio Alvarez, who was also credited for the building of the cemetery and convent, a bridge, two schools, and the tribunal. Andalecio Ondangan held the distinction of being the first capitan during the Spanish times. The first resident who served as president during the American regime was Macario Culanag. Celestino Bureros was the first mayor.
          Santander is the third smallest town in Cebu. But it has turned out many professionals. Majority of the people depend on the sea for livelihood --- fishermen who continually explore the vast Palawan and China seas in search for rich fishing grounds. The methods of fishing used is the popular muro-ami.
                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                           -Wikipedia

I visited Santander for a very important reason. One of my best mentors in high school mom died so as soon as I heard about it, we decided to pay a visit on her wake.