LAGUNA | Baliraya Resort & Spa, a Bali-inspired Retreat near Lake Caliraya DJ Rivera November 28, 2021 For no apparent reason, I was yearning for a staycation somewhere that would only require a short drive from home. The Philippine governmen... Read More
Magdalena, Laguna: Laid-back, Historical, Theatrical DJ Rivera November 05, 2021 You may have seen Magdalena at least once. If you watched the biopic Heneral Luna , ABS-CBN's drama series The Killer Bride , or the r... Read More
7 Old Churches in Eastern Laguna for a Scenic Visita Iglesia DJ Rivera August 27, 2021 Eastern Laguna is a scenic drive. The towns on this side of the province lie sandwiched between the shores of Laguna Lake and the mountains... Read More
SNAPSHOTS | Anticlimax DJ Rivera August 05, 2021 Sta. Maria, Laguna 31 July 2021 Halfway across the green fields, I stopped at a layby to relish the calmness of the expanse. I was in ... Read More
LAGUNA | Paete Church and Its Treasures DJ Rivera July 27, 2021 Paete Church An old adage goes "third time's the charm." It was true with my visits to Paete Church. In January we stopped in... Read More
Mt. Romelo Trip Guide and Itinerary DJ Rivera March 16, 2021 Sampaloc Falls in Mt. Romelo The town of Siniloan in eastern Laguna is home to numerous waterfalls that it is regarded as Laguna's ... Read More
LAGUNA | Pila Church, the Central Edifice of Laguna's Heritage Town DJ Rivera March 05, 2021 While most Catholics have their newly purchased vehicles blessed in Antipolo Cathedral or in Manaoag Church, I brought mine at the Nationa... Read More
LAGUNA | Kesong Puti and Where to Find it in Sta. Cruz DJ Rivera January 22, 2021 Kesong puti of Sta. Cruz, Laguna After a late lunch at Nanot's Spaghetti House, we drove for kesong puti . Not only because kesong puti... Read More
LAGUNA | Where to Eat in Sta. Cruz: I Found Nanot's Spaghetti House DJ Rivera January 16, 2021 From Binangonan, we drove to Pakil for the town's awe-inspiring church. We proceeded to the next town of Paete , visited its centuries... Read More
LAGUNA | Mabitac Church and The Battle of Mabitac Mural DJ Rivera January 11, 2021 We left home at 7:30 AM, an hour and a half later than planned because of the early downpour. We were bidding to reach by bike the Spanish... Read More