Philippines Vacation and Long Term Stay

Parokya ng Pagkabuhay #625 Parokya ng Pagkabuhay Road, Novaliches, Quezon City Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays: 6:00 a.m. only Wednesday, Thursdays and Fridays: 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sundays: Every hour starting 6:00 a.m. till 9:00 a.m. resumes 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p. m. 4:30 p.m. till 6:30 p.m. San Bartolome Church  San Bartolome, Novaliches, Q.C. Mondays to Fridays: 6:00 a.m. and 6:30  P.M. Saturdays: 6:00 a.m. Sundays: Every hour starting 6:00 a.m. ends at 9:00 a.m., resumes at 3:00 p.m. till 6:30 p.m. Fairview Park * Good Shepherd Archdiocese Shrine (Regalado Ave) Tel: 939-4720/430-8440 Monday to Saturday:  5:45 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sto. Domingo Church 537 Quezon Avenue Tel: 712-6271 Monday to Saturday: 5:00, 5:45, 6:30, 7:15, 8:15 a.m. and 12:15, 6:00p.m. Sunday: 5a.m. to 12 noon (every hour the Holy Mass is celebrated in the morning. 4:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. (every hour in the afternoon till 7:00 p.m. the Holy Mass is celebrated). National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes Kanlaon corner

by: JC Bulan Being both Catholics,  getting married in a Catholic church in the Philippines is the right decision.  Keep yourselves afire, starting from the moment you decide both to get married.  You will be embarking through the next part of your journey as a Catholic couple, the marriage preparations.  The furnished apartment in Novaliches is near several Catholic Churches where you can have the Sacrament of Marriage celebrated.  It typically takes you 3 months at the minimum to prepare for the Church wedding.  Both of you will be busy for the next upcoming 3 to 6 months, and hopefully you will discover the best of the qualities of your future spouse, as you will open horizons of new adventures together. Besides getting busy, the Philippines has a wide array of Catholic Churches which were built since the time of the Spanish Conquistadores. There are also new Catholic Churches, so if you agreed to have the marriage bond in a small but solemn Church, we have l

by: Ronan Vergara, Anton Perez, Denice Lao, Alvin Bolanos, Mary Ann Bolanos 1. RIDING A TRICYCLE Have you ever found yourself walking in the streets of Manila, tired and not knowing how to get to your destination faster? I know I have! But lucky for me, a solution to my problem passed by in no time. Perhaps the most common and easiest way to travel in the Philippines is through a tricycle ride. Yes, a tricycle ride! It is a motorcycle with a side-coach welded next to it. It can accommodate around 3-5 passengers, depending on the vehicle’s size. When you arrive along the "kanto" or the entrance of the urban village going to L. Cleofas Street to look for the furnished apartment in Novaliches, you may take the tricycle and pay Php 17.00 to reach your destination. Tricycle Photo by Samuel Warren The Writer Tricycles are very easy to ride. They are very common, especially in small barangays and streets. They are usually found in terminals or near sidewalks. Y

by: Ronan Vergara Watching a movie in your temporary housing in Novaliches is always a luxury especially when it's raining hard outside. Great movies to watch are: 1. Inspiring: Game that Stands Tall 2. Inspiring:  Gifted Hands:  3. Horror: The Exorcism of Emily Rose 4. Adventure/Fantasy: Hobbit:  5. The Greatest Showman:  6. Prince Caspian  7. Silver Chair:  8. Ip Man 3: 9. Risen:  10. Best: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe: 11. The Darkest Hour 12. Dunkirk: 13. The Great Raid 14. D Day 15. Bridge of Spies It does not matter if you have a 14 inch laptop or a 10 inch net book instead of a home theater. The important thing is that your movie will show clear pictures with audible sound. Here are some tips on how to maximize your movie experience at your temporary housing: 1. Get three big pillows. Put one at your back, and one your write. Hug the remaining pillow. 2. Have some refreshments and popcorn ready. 3. Elevate yo

by: Ma. Charlene Bolanos Be smart when visiting the Philippines . We are a mixture of different races but true Filipino. We may be hospitable, smiling and happy people... but like any normal country there are crooks galore in store for you in the 7,107 islands awaiting for your visit. Here are some sure fire tips to make friends: 1.) Friends are built on trustworthiness. If you plan to visit the most beautiful places it the Philippines, tap relatives, classmates and friends before landing in our islands. 2.)  Experience staying in a typical Filipino community. It is usually the safest place to stay, but you need to listen carefully and do not be touchy... because sometimes they ask you funny questions...because they too want to visit your country when they have an opportunity. 3.) Be ready to tell stories about the country where you came from. Most Filipinos dream of visiting different places. 4.) Treat a Filipina and Filipino with a lot of respect and c

by: Charlene Bolanos Scheduled vacation with the family is a special bonding experience, especially when relatives abroad came in to visit. Our family and our cousins went to Novaliches, the hometown of my Dad. The short term furnished rent was reasonable in all parts of the Philippines, from 3 days to 1 week. We use the furnished apartment in Manila as our home base  where we can meet all our relatives. Then we go to different islands using all the transportation available in the Philippines. There was also a time when our uncles and aunties came to visit us from  different parts of the world -  for a long term vacation. Since it was also during the summer season, they rented air-conditioned furnished apartments for their temporary housing in the Philippines.  While they were here, we would spend our weekends going to the provinces. We had lots of fun and we bonded more because in each of these trips we would again rent furnished vacation apartments where we will stay f

By: Mary Ann Bolanos How to prevent flu from starting: Cool season in the Philippines starts from June till October. Days are usually sunny in the morning and rain galore in the evening. While for most Filipinos this is a natural phenomena, for most guests from other countries... this is a wonder! They liked to experience rain showers while walking along the streets. Most of us will certainly disagree but let them be, and lets share with them the secrets of flu blaster. Flu has lots of strains, the Philippines being a tropical country. We are gifted with natural medicines to combat the various flu strains attacking us. Symptoms of flu virus about to attack makes you feel some heaviness and tiredness, itchy sore throat, and an onset of mild headache. So here is the secret, always keep the authentic virgin coconut oil in your bag. Available at +639228824295 for bulk orders. Take 2 T, drink Vitamin C, gargle salt, drinks lots

by: Alvin Bolanos Here are some suggested basic necessities in your bag while island hopping in the Philippines. 1. Insect Repellent and Aromatherapy The Philippines is a tropical country. Prepare yourself for a cooling breezy rainy days from June to October 2018 interspersed with sunshine. Cool weather starting November 2018 till February 2019. Here is the best way to combat mosquitoes and insects without getting all those insect bites. This oil will make your skin smooth and wrinkle free when continuously used as application. So here it is: Insect Repellent Aromatherapy vco citronella oils O'Mark  This insect repellent is also used to refresh and nourish the skin. Best applied after taking the morning shower at 6.45 a.m. and when freshening up in the afternoon before 2.00 p.m. The insect repellent aromatherapy is made of  fresh virgin coconut oil and citronella oil. After application, you may choose to apply a baby powder to keep your

By: Kira Chan Part and parcel of travelling is the various new experiences it brings. During your short term stay in the Philippines, you may be shocked by how foreign everything seems. Look at those differences as opportunities and not as hindrances. After all, a vacation in the Philippines promises to be exciting and memorable. How special can a Philippines vacation be if it resembles home too closely? FOOD There are many types of international cuisine readily available in the Philippines but Filipino food is still the most predominantly served whether you are in the malls, the beaches, or the hotel. Most Filipino meals are served with rice, and are not too ‘exotic’. Still, there are some strange Filipino delicacies. These foods are tasty, but their descriptions may discourage you from sampling them. One such treat is the balut a duck delicacy.  Another kind of street food is the "Isaw", when you taste it, you will keep on coming back.  But its best eaten with

by: Mary Ann Bolanos There are different types of transient houses in Novaliches, Quezon City. Depending on your stay: 1. House for Rent in Novaliches, the house for rent in novaliches have two kinds:      a. Furnished Apartment in Novaliches          a.1   Long Term Stay Furnished Apartment in Novaliches , typically this is available for houses that are typically family homes, but are temporarily vacant for a year or two and up to a maximum of five years. Contracts are typically renewable every year.          To give you an idea there are:                 1 Bedroom long term stay furnished apartment                2 Bedroom long term stay accommodations in Novaliches                3 Bedroom long term furnished corporate housing             3  Bedroom ferienwohnungen are typically several furnished self catering house for lease that are bundled into 5 bedrooms. This will still come out cheaper, especially if you plan to get married, and would want your family f