Greater Subic Bay Tourism Bureau in cooperation with Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), together with Canon Philippines and The Lighthouse Marina Resort has launched a photography contest that is open for all amateur and professional photographers all over the country.

A Resort in Subic

The contest will culminate on on October 16, 2010 with the awarding of winners. Entries will highlight the best sights (landmarks and events) of Bataan, Olongapo, Subic Bay Freeport, and Zambales (BOSZ), and will form part of our tourism development program for Subic .

Prices at stake are the following :  1st prize Php 20,000, 2nd prize Php 15,000, 3rd prize Php 10,000 and seven (7) special prizes of Php 2,000 each. Each winner will also receive Trophy, Certificate and Canon Premium Items.

Photo Contest Mechanics

THEME

Landmarks and Events of Bataan, Olongapo City, Subic Bay Freeport and Zambales

• Bataan : Pawikan Conservation Center, Mt. Samat
• Olongapo : Mt. Balimpayo Ridge (Olongapo’s Highest Point) at Tabacuhan, Sta. Rita; Sitio Mampuweng Falls at IRAM, New Cabalan; RM Drive Nightlife; Color Code Jeepneys; Public Market; World Peace Memorial at Kalapati; Olongapo Lighthouse in Kalaklan
• Subic Bay : Seaport; Airport; Rainforests; APEC Villas; El Kabayo Falls; Old Admiral’s House in Binictican; Bats; Monkeys;Raising of the Biggest flag in front of Bldg. 229; Most scenic portion of SCTEX; Shipwreck in Subic Bay
• Zambales : Sunken Village and Lake Mapanuete at San Marcelino, Mango Orchard at Palauig, Aeta Village reflecting Aeta Culture at Botolan, Old Churches, Waterfallsin Zambales Area, Ina Poon Bato at Botolan, Watersports in San Antonio, San Narciso and San Felipe, Anawangin Cove at Pundaquit, San Antonio

Participants that will be chosen on the preliminary elimination will be notified through e-mail and text and are invited to join the afternoon judging and awarding ceremony on October 16, 2010.

ELIGIBILITY:

1. The photo contest is open to both amateur and professional photographers of any nationality.
2. Photos must have been taken during the competition period from September 6 to October 8, 2010, Friday.
3. Registration Fee is Three Hundred Pesos (P300.00). Registration fee covers a Certificate of Participation plus ten (10) entries of (8R) photographs. An additional thirty pesos (P30.00) will be charged for every additional photo. Each participant will be issued a Registration number that will be used in identifying the photographs upon submission of the entries. In case of disqualification, registration fees and entry fees are not refundable.
4. Registration is until October 8, 2010, Friday, cut-off time is 5:00PM
5. Participants can register at the Greater Subic Bay Tourism Bureau 2nd Floor Subic Bay Exhibit and Convention Center, Efficiency St., Subic Bay Gateway Park, Subic Bay Freeport Zone 2222. Registration forms can also be sent online thru our email and payment can be made thru bank. Payment should be made to Greater Subic Bay Tourism Bureau Inc. at BPI Account No. 8781-0026-24. Scan the registration form and deposit slip and email to greatersubicbay@yahoo.com.ph for confirmation.
6. Entries must be exclusive to this contest only, and should not have been submitted as an entry in previous and on-going photo contests.

MECHANICS:

1. Participants may use film based or digital cameras with RAW file format capability. For participants using digital cameras, only RAW files will be accepted (JPEG files will not qualify) Entries must be printed in full color with a size of 8R (8in X 10 in) with any printer and any photo paper together with the original unedited RAW file stored in a cd for digital images or film strip/s for film based cameras together with the registration form. Entries without the original unedited RAW file or film strips will likewise be disqualified. Cds must be properly marked.
2. Entries must have English titles and must be unmounted and without borders. On a piece of paper, write your name, the title of the entries, location, and date taken together with the registration form.
3. Enhancement is limited only to cropping. No digital manipulation is allowed. Creative effects done within the camera at the time of exposure, flash fill, lighting, and filters are allowed. Entries that have been digitally-manipulated will be disqualified.
4. Identifying marks, signs and address to insinuate information of ownership is strictly prohibited on the photo entry and is disqualified
5. Winning entries will be featured in select media publications, and in the contest organizers’ websites and the four areas.

DEADLINE AND JUDGING:

1. Deadline of submission is on October 8, Friday at 5:00pm. All entries must have been received by this time whether by hand carry or thru mail to; Greater Subic Bay Tourism Bureau 2nd Floor Subic Bay Exhibit and Convention Center, Efficiency St., Subic Bay Gateway Park Subic Bay Freeport Zone 2222
2. Judging of the photo contest and Awarding of the winners will be on October 16, 2010, Saturday, at The Lighthouse Marina Resort. Decision of the designated Board of Judges shall be final and un-appealable.
3. The decision of the board of judges is final and binding.
4. A photographer can win more than once.
5. Winners will be notified thru phone or registered mail, and will be given specific instructions on how to claim their prizes. Their names will also be announced through print ads and posted on organizers’ website.

COPYRIGHT:

1. As respect to the rights of the participating photographers, copyright of the images/ photos will remain with the photographers.
2. The photographers allow/permit the organizer to use the photo entries to promote tourism and may include items that may be considered commercial such as postcards, calendars and other print and promotional materials.
3. The photographer will be acknowledged every time the photos/images are used to promote tourism and may include items that may be considered commercial such as post cards, calendars and other print materials.
4. Request for commercial use by to profit organizations, shall be referred to the photographers.

Contact Person:
The Secretariat: Greater Subic Bay Tourism Bureau 2nd Floor Subic Bay Exhibit and Convention Center, Efficiency St., Subic Bay Gateway Park Subic Bay Freeport Zone 2222 (047) 252-5212 / 0939-5040200 / 0917-4093220 Email: greatersubicbay@yahoo.com.ph Website: www.greatersubik.com

Did you know that the archipelagic nation called Philippines is celebrating Christmas as early as September? All around the world the news media talks about how Christmas gets earlier and earlier each year, but everyone seems to ignore the fact that in the Philippines, Christmas has started very early for a long while now. In fact, Christmas in the Philippines is the world’s longest Christmas celebration and it has been so for quite a while.

Pinoys Got Talent Winners

Christmas in the Philippines starts as early as September 4th! It begins up to one hundred days before December 25th so it isn’t the 12 days of Christmas…it’s the 101 days of Christmas! this may sound cheesy but the celebration begins with one of the world’s most beloved cheeses: Eden’s Sarap ng Pasko which starts the season with love and delicious tidings of joy.

Cheezy Malunggay Pops

In partnership with ABS-CBN network, Eden has kicked off a celebration they are calling 100 days and 100 dishes. Participating towns in the PI are having cook offs to see who can make the tastiest dishes from local products.

Eden Cafe 5845

Each town is participating later to see which Filipino town has the tastiest dish in the nation. The results are used to feed the poor from churches and delight the palates of townsfolk. In past years, the celebration has had better than expected results with tens of thousands of people enjoying food, family, and fun. It’s never too early to highlight the joys and wonders of Christmas. This is especially true in the Philippines where the values of family and taking care of one another are among the strongest in the world.

Las Pinas Boys Choir

It’s not just about the food though. The Christmas celebration is about uniting the diverse people and places of this country into a single body of love, sharing, and joy. As such, it is the hope of organizers that the Philippines can act as a light to the world.

Cheese Coated Churros

All of this will lead to one delicious Yuletide meal. It’s not just a contest, it’s a way where Filipinos can really embrace the Christmas message through sharing food with one another. The goal of Eden is to unite the country as a single family enjoying a Christmas feast together. The towns that were selected to participate range from popular to little known throughout the 7000 islands of the Philippines.

Katuray ala Keso en Tuna

Of course, the ultimate effects of this will be felt further than just in the Philippines. The idea is that this wonderful event will inspire the entire world. This is the world’s longest Christmas celebration and it embraces the Filipino idea of making tasty treats within a small budget so that everyone, rich or poor , can enjoy the food wonders of the season. One hundred towns with one hundred delicious cheese based meals! Yum!

Desserts made from Eden Cheese

Imagine a world where everyone eats, everyone smiles, and everyone shares. That is the idea of the Christian celebration. By uniting towns in an endeavor like this Eden Cheese hope’s to show the world that Christmas isn’t just about commercialism and gluttony, but is about unity. The people of the Philippines are the ideal population to make this point, since they have a long tradition of sharing, taking care of the poor, and cooking in an economical, unpretentious, and oh so delicious way.

Cream Puff with Kraft Eden Cheese

By making this celebration the longest Christmas celebration in the world, Eden hopes to promote not just it’s cheese products which are very scrumptious indeed, but also to highlight the generous, good willed,and community minded ideals of the Filipino people. So, if you don’t already know, it’s time to get out your Santa hats and sleigh bells because Christmas has arrived in the Philippine islands.

Vote for your town and help them realize their simple community wish by winning 2M in support fund and 100,000 for yourself. Send an Eden carton and be counted. Visit www.sarapngpasko.com or call 72-PASKO for more details.

About Kraft Foods

The combination of Kraft Foods (http://www.kraftfoodscompany.com) and Cadbury creates a global powerhouse in snacks, confectionery and quick meals. With annual revenues of approximately $50 billion, the combined company is the world’s second largest food company, making delicious products for billions of consumers in more than 160 countries. The combined company’s portfolio includes 11 iconic brands with revenues exceeding $1 billion – Oreo, Nabisco and LU biscuits; Milka and Cadbury chocolates; Trident gums; Jacobs and Maxwell House coffees; Philadelphia cream cheeses; Kraft cheeses, dinners and dressings; and Oscar Mayer meats. Another 70+ brands generate annual revenues of more than $100 million. Kraft Foods (www.kraftfoodscompany.com; NYSE: KFT) is a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Standard & Poor’s 500, Dow Jones Sustainability Index and Ethibel Sustainability Index.

Good News Nomads! September 10 was officially declared as a non working holiday by the Palace.

The holiday declaration on Eid’l Fitr was signed by the President last Thursday under Proclamation No. 26.

Golden Mosque in Quiapo Manila

Eid’l Fitr, an Islamic festival of renewal, reconciliation and peace that marks the the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

According to Proclamation No. 26, this would give the whole country regardless of religion a chance to be one with the Muslim community in the celebration.

First of all I would like to apologize for the delay in the announcement of winner for this month.. Its been a very busy month for Out of Town Blog.

Lets all Congratulate Rina Alcantara for winning Pacsafe Slingsafe 200 in our last months “How do you travel Safe and Light?” contest.

Pacsafe TourSafe Wallet

For this month we are giving away Pacsafe Toursafe Wallet for ladies – an accordion style checkbook wallet that is great for travel and for everyday use worth Php1,990.00. How to Join? Just share a story or your personal experience and tell us Why you need to invest on a wallet to twart pickpockets?

Get a chance to win a TourSafe Wallet – It has a compartments for a passport, cash, receipts, credit cards and change. With a smart design, i also includes a slashproof chain that provides more security.

Contest Mechanics :

• - Create a blog post with a topic “Why Invest on A wallet to Twart Pickpockets?” and write about your favorite Pacsafe product.
• - Each blog entry is required to have/include at least a photo of their (desired) Pacsafe product.
• - Deadline of submission of blog entries is until October 2, 2010.
• - Winner will be announced on October 10, 2010.
• - To submit your entry, post the URL of your blog post / entry in the comment section of this post:)

Other Contest Details / Terms :

• - Validity of blog entry is only within the month it was entered to.
• - A blogger can have multiple entries per month.
• - Blogger must be based in the Philippines.
• - Blog entries will be evaluated based on content, organization and relevance to the theme.
• - Blog entry, including accompanying images, must not in any way violate any intellectual property right. By submitting a blog as a contest entry, blogger certifies that it is his or her original work and that the same does not currently exist in any other publication, blog or website.
• - Once a blogger has been awarded as winner, he or she is no longer eligible to become the winner in the other contest.
• - The winner of the blog contest would be announced within the following month after the last day of each month in the host blog site and Pacsafe Facebook Fan Page.
• - By participating in the contest, member automatically grants Pacsafe the right to use, copy, adapt, transmit, publish and display submitted entry, whether in whole or in part and this will be applicable worldwide and in perpetuity.
• - Winning blog entry will have his or her entry also posted/featured at the Pacsafe Philippines Facebook Fan Page (www.facebook.com/Pacsafe )

Pacsafe joined in the upcoming Megabrands Sale at the Megatent. Discounts are upto 70% off. Drop-by Pacsafe booth from September 2 – 5, 2010 if you have time.

Entries :

• http://www.shoppingera.net/

Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR), the Philippines’ premier leisure airline, will offer a “Buy 1, Take 1” Batanes roundtrip promo and up to 75% off on Boracay and Tablas roundtrip tickets at the 2010 Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) Sale on September 3-5, 2010 at Booths 108-109, SM Megatrade Halls in SM Megamall.

Batanes Sabtang Lighthouse

Travelers can purchase “Buy 1, Take 1” Batanes roundtrip tickets for only PhP 14,344 all- in for travel until December 19, 2010. Boracay and Tablas roundtrip tickets will be at PhP 3,500 all-in for travel until October 15, 2010, and PhP 4,463 all-in for travel from October 16 to December 19, 2010.

The Boracay experience is further enhanced with the SEAIR special service advantages for Caticlan-bound passengers. Passengers enjoy complimentary transfers from the Caticlan airport to Boracay and vice versa, the shortest queues and airport check-in procedures, the fastest baggage claims, and exclusive boarding pass privileges in partner establishments in Boracay and Manila. SEAIR offers the fastest flights to Boracay at just 35 minutes.

SEAIR helped developed the northern province of Batanes into the major tourist destination that it has become today. The province has 4 seasons (winter, spring, summer and fall), a quaint rural vibe and a beauty similar to the idyllic European countryside. With green pastures overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and windmills and lighthouses dotting its pastoral landscape, Batanes is now becoming the next best year-round destination in the Philippines.

Boracay White Beach

Tablas is the largest among twenty islands in Romblon. The province has some of the most breathtaking unspoiled white sand beaches in the country and has panoramic views reminiscent of the Mediterranean. Romblon produces world-class quality marble and is nicknamed “Marble Country”.

SEAIR is the nation’s second-oldest airline and has flown almost 3 million passengers to tourist destinations including Boracay, Batanes, Tablas (Romblon), Cebu and Clark. SEAIR offers the most routes from Caticlan with flights from Caticlan to Cebu, Clark and Manila.

2010 Philippine Travel Mart is the biggest travel, tourism, and trade show in the country and is spearheaded by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA).

Fly SEAIR and rediscover the joy of flight – speed, convenience, personalized Service! Go to www.FlySeair.com for the best deals or call (+632) 8490100 for more information.

If you are tired of the same old party scene weekend after weekend, maybe it’s time you left the regular clubs behind and break into something super. The Eivissa Superclub is the epicenter of Manila’s vibrant nightlife. What makes it super? It’s probably the best bar I’ve visited among the Rev & Rave Bar partners of the 2010 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix.

Party… Party and Party @ Eivissa

Hundreds of partiers in their teens and twenties wearing the sexiest clothes, moving to the hottest music, and drink specials that will save your pocketbook and get you boozed up. Last night, I was a little bit buzzed and I left my drink on the bar when I had to go to the bathroom. Now, you might think that my drink would have disappeared by the time I got back, but no, it was sitting there and the staff had placed a coaster over it so that people would know I was coming back. Now that is what I call service.

Eivissa Superclub

The music was a great mix. Familiar favorites from the 1990′s and the latest hip hop, rhythm and blues, and when they played ABBA’s Dancing Queen, just about everyone sang along with it. I don’t know what it is about that song, but everyone knows it. The DJ’s at Eivissa Superclub know how to make the crowd happy. DJ Xfactor and DJ Marky Madness get everyone hyped up while the bar girls make sure that no one has an empty glass.

Eivissa SuperClub Party

Because it’s such a big club, it doesn’t feel over crowded even though there are more people there than most other clubs can hold. That means that if you want to dive into the crowd , you can but if you want to chillax at a table without feel ing like you are in a sardine can, there is plenty of space for that too. Personally, I think this is the best place to come as the night gets longer. The cover is Php 100 or php 150 after 1:00 AM. Tons of beers on tap and in the bottle range from 80 to 120 pesos .

Eivissa is located in Tomas Morato on the corner of Timog Avenue. Come chillax to the max. You won’t be sorry.

To book exclusive airfares and 2010 Formula OneTM Singtel Singapore Grand Prix all-in-one packages, call Singapore Air at (632) 7535151 or 52 or 7568899 ext. 7001 or log-on to www.singaporeair.com, or call Red Rock Travel at (632) 738-6614 or visit www.redrocktravel.net

To directly purchase race tickets, visit www.singaporegp.sg, www.ticketworld.com.ph, or call Racegear at (632) 359-4247.

With so many varied and exciting events during the 2010 Grand Prix Season Singapore, it’s time to experience YourSingapore the way you want to! For more information, visit Yoursingapore.com.

It’s a funny thing how life happens when you are making other plans. Last weekend I was planning on visiting my family in Quezon and probably have a nice meal, and then maybe doing some reading before I went to bed. It might sound boring to you, but I was looking forward to it. Then I suddenly got an irresistible invitation from STB to visit several Rev & Rave bars in Metro Manila that promotes the upcoming 2010 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix.

Lets get the Party Started!

White Avenue is on the list of Bars to visit so I immediately invited my friends and we all went on down to the party town. Inside the bar everything was white. I mean white, white, white. Not the people, not the drinks, but the furniture, the walls, the decor. They call it White Avenue for a reason.

Apple Martini

I had couple of iced cold beers while VRay, VJane, Joyce and Mariuz tried one of their signature drinks, an Apple Martini, and when I turned around everyone started moving towards the dance floor. The music was pumping some mean grooves and the light effects on the dance floor made everything look even better. It didn’t take me long to join them since I could already see the party wolves starting to circle near our table.

White Avenue

It’s a great club with great food.  Name it ….. Japanese, pasta, or a nice steak- you can get it at White Avenue. Don’t forget to order the buffalo wings too. They are ultra tasty. Of course you can always have the barkada pika-pika too. No bad choices at White Avenue. Same goes for the drink menu, just pick one and it’s delicious.

Party Animals in the Avenue

I know one thing for sure, next week I’m going back. I wont’ make the mistake of planning family dinners again on the coolest day of the week. If you want to come party with me you can make your way up north to 198 Tomas Morato cor Sct. Delgado in Quezon City. Tomas Morato is my favorite street in QC and it’s rule free rocking good times all the way here.

To book exclusive airfares and 2010 Formula OneTM Singtel Singapore Grand Prix all-in-one packages, call Singapore Air at (632) 7535151 or 52 or 7568899 ext. 7001 or log-on to www.singaporeair.com, or call Red Rock Travel at (632) 738-6614 or visit www.redrocktravel.net

To directly purchase race tickets, visit www.singaporegp.sg, www.ticketworld.com.ph, or call Racegear at (632) 359-4247.

With so many varied and exciting events during the 2010 Grand Prix Season Singapore, it’s time to experience YourSingapore the way you want to! For more information, visit Yoursingapore.com.

People are always trying to say that some other neighborhood is better, more up and coming, or filled with more places to go. Sure, there are lots of great places to go in Metro Manila, but when you are looking for that special something, there really is only one place to go to and that is Makati.

Toyz Cafe Makati

After having my “second dinner” at IL Ponticello Cafe Ristorante, I found my self in a corner couch having iced cold beer at TOYZ Cafe Bar in Palanca. Toyz Cafe is one of the local Rev&Rave Bar partner of the 2010 Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix.

Rev&Rave @ Toyz

Makati offers you thousands of choices with theme bars and regular places where you can just sit and chill out. There’s something for every taste down in Makati. One place you may want to check out is TOYZ Cafe Makati. TOYZ is a man inspired bar and while sitting inside it feels a little bit dark, old, and kind of grimy when you sit outside you really get the feel of the place.

Beer Match

The menu at TOYZ is in the mid-range and the music is great with a contemporary mix that will get your booty shaking. The best nights to visit are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday though if you want to avoid the crowds you will want to go to TOYZ Makati Cafe on Saturday when it’s not so jampacked. Peak time is around 11:00 PM but the place starts filling up around 10:00 PM and the crowd hangs around until 2:00 or 3:00 AM when people find somewhere else to go.

Toyz Palanca

The menu is a decent value. The TOYZ platter will feed two or three people and has wings, potato wedges, quesadilla, and nachos. All of that for about 340 pesos . The chili wings are rocking, and the nachos are delicious. The quesadilla and the potatos are a little bland. Drink wise, you will find the prices to be about average and TOYZ has everything you might want. I recommend that you try the Melmac Iced Tea. It’s an orange flavored tea with Jaggermeister. I know, it sounds terrible but it tastes great, plus it will really knock your socks off. Be careful!

Overall, I think TOYZ is a pretty good place to get together with friends and figure out what to do later in the night. Have a couple of drinks, enjoy the music, and then head out for some late night fun somewhere else. Visit ToyZ and make sure to order any Rev and Rave drinks and get a chance to win a trip to Singapore to witness the 2010 Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix!

To book exclusive airfares and 2010 Formula OneTM Singtel Singapore Grand Prix all-in-one packages, call Singapore Air at (632) 7535151 or 52 or 7568899 ext. 7001 or log-on to www.singaporeair.com, or call Red Rock Travel at (632) 738-6614 or visit www.redrocktravel.net

To directly purchase race tickets, visit www.singaporegp.sg, www.ticketworld.com.ph, or call Racegear at (632) 359-4247.

With so many varied and exciting events during the 2010 Grand Prix Season Singapore, it’s time to experience YourSingapore the way you want to! For more information, visit Yoursingapore.com.

After a wonderful dinner at Sidebar Cafe in Ortigas, I went straight to IL Ponticello Cafe Ristorante in Makati to meet another set of friends. Oh boy, I’ve discovered a real treat. At first, I thought about keeping it to myself but it’s too good not to share and besides, with this the more people that know about it, the better it gets. Its my first time visiting Il Ponitcello Cafe Restorante, good thing STB invited us to visit this restaurant since its one of the REV&RAVE Bar partners of the 2010  Formula 1 Singtel Singapore Grand Prix.

IL Pontecello Cafe Restorante

A lot of times, those of us who write about travel make a great discovery and we are faced with asking ourselves if we should share it or keep it for ourselves. It’s a difficult question because you can ruin a place by making it too popular, but you want to let people know about it. IL Ponticello Cafe Ristorante is in no danger of getting ruined by more people though. In fact, it’s best when the place is jampacked.

Oil Based Seafood Pasta

I promised my self that “Its Going To Get Loud” tonight coz I hardly get a chance to really go out with friends. I know, you might be asking yourself “What?” “Why is he going to a restaurant?” The truth is that IL Ponticello Cafe Ristorante is much more than a restaurant. It’s one of the most happening clubs around, especially on Friday and Saturday nights when the 18-25 year old crowd starts coming in at about 10:30 pm. By midnight the place is packed and the music is rolling.

IL Ponticello Cafe Ristorante

IL Ponticello Cafe Ristorante is actually a restaurant too. It specializes in Italian food such as the Oil Based Seafood Pasta which has mussels, clams, scallops, shrimp, and comes with ciabatta. It’s a little pricey though at 580. I’m not crazy about the fancy Italian stuff here, but I like the 4 cheese pizza. It’s a crunchy thin crust pizza with four kinds of creamy cheese. More affordable at 340 for a 6 inch pizza. Overall, my recommendation is to eat before you go and then focus on the contemporary music and awesome ambiance. Overall I give IL Ponticello Cafe Ristorante three thumbs up for ambiance, two thumbs up for the pizza, one thumb up for the pasta, and four thumbs up for the loads of cute girls on the dance floor.

After visiting this resto bar, I can say that my nightlife groove on that night and I can tell you for sure that there isn’t anyplace else I’m going to be on any Saturdays in the foreseeable future. IL Ponticello Cafe Ristorante is located at the second level of the Antel 2000 Building in Valero Street at Salcedo Village in Makati.

To book exclusive airfares and 2010 Formula OneTM Singtel Singapore Grand Prix all-in-one packages, call Singapore Air at (632) 7535151 or 52 or 7568899 ext. 7001 or log-on to www.singaporeair.com, or call Red Rock Travel at (632) 738-6614 or visit www.redrocktravel.net

To directly purchase race tickets, visit www.singaporegp.sg, www.ticketworld.com.ph, or call Racegear at (632) 359-4247.

With so many varied and exciting events during the 2010 Grand Prix Season Singapore, it’s time to experience YourSingapore the way you want to! For more information, visit Yoursingapore.com.

While you are in Ilocos Norte, don’t miss seeing one of the most iconic views in the province. Near Burgos Town is one of the most beautiful parolas in the Philippine Islands. The Cape Bojeador Lighthouse has been bringing vessels to safety since it was completed in 1890. In a country that is made up of more than 7000 islands, you will see plenty of lighthouses but the one in Burgos is exceptional.

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

There are thousands of travelers who make special trips around the world to see lighthouses and when they come to the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, they are never disappointed.

Never Ending Stairs:)

First of all, there is the stunning view from the cape. Looking out to sea here, you can understand why it was important to have a lighthouse in this spot. The rocky shoreline of the South China Sea is gorgeous and you can just tell that it is treacherous, especially for wood ships and boats.

View from the lighthouse

The lighthouse itself is of stone and coral construction with a delicate railing around the signal light itself. This combination of delicate and solid makes a stunning contrast as you look up at the lighthouse.

Entrance to the Lighthouse

You will look up at it too, since it is the highest lighthouse in the Philippines. It sits atop a hill called Vigia de Nagparitan near the town of Burgos.

The lighthouse keeper may advise you not to go inside because of the aging condition of the structure, but I suggest you thank him and then go in. The architectural stylings inside are as beautiful as those outside and you won’t find views like those from the light itself in many places. The iron grillwork is especially impressive and if you have an artistic eye, you might be able to get some photos that will truly capture this place forever.