calatagan lighthouse One of the highlights of my visit to Calatagan,Batangas was a hike up the Cape Santiago Lighthouse which is the oldest working lighthouse in the country. Built in 1890 by the Spanish government, a fact sheet describes the lighthouse as standing " on an elevated cliff which guides the way between Verde Island Passage, San Bernardino Strait and the Manila Bay. It is also one of the signals of streamers passing to and fro, being in telegraphic communication with Manila Bay via Batangas, Calamba in Laguna de Bay, Cavite and Manila." ... Continue Reading...

Golden sunset shots The Golden Sunset Resort opened only in January of this year but we've heard so much buzz about this place already. Maybe it's because the owner is no less than the mega-hairdresser Ricky Reyes who is known hereabouts as a savvy marketer and public relations person. When the invitation came, I just couldn't resist going to this place. Another factor is that I haven't been to Calatagan, Batangas where the resort is located. Arriving there, I wasn't disappointed. The resort was huge and the centerpiece was the beautifully-designed water ... Continue Reading...