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Saturday, April 9, 2011

Aguinaldo Shrine


April 9, 2011, Aguinaldo shrine ,  we are here once again.  Emilio Aguinaldo is the First President of the Philippine Republic

How to get here :
Again,  take a small or big buses from Lawton or Baclaran going to Cavite City and get down in Kawit , Cavite and big or small buses will definitely pass here. Take Saulog Transit,  Saint Anthony Padua Bus line,  St. Agustine with  a sign Lawton to Cavite City. Fare around Php 40.00 - 45.00. 

Entrance fee :  
There's no entrance fee but small amount of donation would be appreciated by the caretaker and tourist guide for the maintenance of the place. 


Aguinaldo Shrine -  it is the National Shrine of the Philippines located in Kawit, Cavite and the Philippine Flag was raised here and where the Independence of the Philippines from Spain was declared on June 12, 1898. The shrine was being preserved by National Historical Institute.  


The house was first built in 1845 made from wood and thatch, and reconstructed in 1849. It was in this home where the general was born on March 22, 1869


Some of the pieces displayed has certain surprises every post or pillar in the spacious reception hall, can actually be pulled out from the wall to serve as pot stands and number of chairs and cabinets have secret compartments.

The house has also many secret passages and hiding places which can no longer show us by the guide because it is now being preserved including memorabilia and other historical facts 


The park in front of the house was highlighted by bronzeequestrian statue of Aguinaldo set on a marble









  

There is also a souvenir shop beside the house or near the exit gate and where you can find different kinds of souvenirs,  books,  Tahong chips,  Squids,  Shrimp chips and many others .
Prices around Php 50.00 each and  3 packs for Php 100.00 for small packs

There are so many things that you can see in here .  Hope you could at least visit the house of our heroes and take a glimpse of our National history. 







Friday, April 8, 2011

Oasis Hotel and Resort

Its our first get together weekend with our new acquaintance and its started breaking the ice for all of us. Oasis Hotel and Resort is previously known to us as Mt. Sea Resort so we decided to have a party there to get unwind.





Oasis Hotel and Resort is consider as one true destination offering the perfect mix resort accommodations and services. Just one hour away from busy life of Metro Manila which offering a modern and elegant hotel.

Oasis Hotel and Resort  offers 3 largest themed Swimming pool that can cater adults and kids, enjoyable slides . The people working there including their customer service are very accommodating and approachable. 

how to get there :
From Baclaran -  by public transportation - just take a baby bus with Naic , Cavite sign or take Saulog Transit Bus bound to Naic Ternate and ask the driver to drop you off at Oasis Resort or Km. 41.  Fare around Php 40.00 to Php 60.00 per one way.

From Manila or Baclaran via private car
If you take Coastal Road ,  once you reach SM Bacoor just turn right till you reach end of Cavitex or  take Cavitex and once you reach the end of Cavitex ,  just straight ahead , you will see on your right , CEPZA , Puregold , Jollibee if you encounter a crossing just straight ahead and once you reach KM 41 just look on your right side Oasis is just around.

entrance fee : pool and amenities
for the swimming pool and beach - Php 200.00 / pax
for beach alone Php 80.00 / pax

beach hut - Php 1,200.00
table - Php 750.00

hotel accommodations 
basic charge from Php 3,300.00++  to  Php 5,000.00++ (pls visit their website or their Facebook account)

address and contact nos.
Km41 A. Soriano st. Tanza,Cavite  (Capipisa)
tel.no. 046-686-2548

Oasis Hotel and Resort is definitely a nice place to spend with your family and loveones but be careful with the slides and the stairs because its very slippery.






















If you gonna visit here,  Its definitely a refreshing thing just do not forget to bring your swimwear or swimsuit because that's what happened to me and I was very disappointed :((   Also,  don't forget to bring your cameras with you.  Anyways,  everything was so good have a wonderful time!