"Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school."
"Life is harder when you complicate the simple things. Enjoy what you have and live your life."
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Friday, September 7, 2012
Celebrating the 410th year of the Church of Quingua
St. James the Apostle Parish Church, Founded on 1580 and formally known as Quingua Church of Plaridel, Bulacan.
This was the first Church built by the Augustinian Fathers at the Old Town under Father Pedro Vasquez in the years 1580-1595. It was transferred to its present site in the year 1605 under Father Diego Pardo. It was again rebuilt in the year 1722.
Quingua Church is located at Poblacion, Plaridel, Bulacan.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Battle of Quingua Monument
Filipinos are well-known to be courageous and freedom lovers. The people of Plaridel are no exception. The marker commemorates the historic Battle of Quingua (Plaridel at present) where the Filipinos triumphed over the American forces in their fight for freedom. Likewise, it also commemorates the death of Col. John Stotsenberg—a prominent figure of the Philippine-American war.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
One of my Dad's rambutan trees. :)))
Rambutan
A tree with the scientific name Nephelium lappaceum
A rambutan is a kind of fruit tree from southeast Asia. It is related to the Lychee. The rambutan is green when not yet ripe. The flesh of the rambutan is white in color, unlike its shell, which is red. It is known for the hairy balls it has. The balls are juicy and sweet, and a bit crunchy. It has a small smooth seed. An average tree grows from 5,000-6,000 + fruit.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
My other half.. :)
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