Cheers to Three Years

By Lakwatsero On
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THE RESULT OF CHEERS TO THREE YEARS CONTEST IS HERE.
CHEERS TO THREE YEARS WINNERS!

Three years ago, I dreamed of documenting my travels in stills and narratives. I started www.lakwatsero.com.

From a personal blog I started in 2006, I shifted to travel niche in 2008. From then the lakwatsero in me didn’t stop. I went to different places, explored off the beaten tracks, dive unspoiled and popular dive sites, discover hidden beaches, and shared most of it through this blog.

Through these years, you were with me. Your visits, comments, recommendations, referrals, likes and feedback fuel me to go on and continue my journey. You all inspired me!

To return to my heartfelt thanks to all of you, I will be holding an online contest where you can win a round trip ticket to any Airphil Express’ destinations and other prizes. Read the contest mechanics on how you can join and possibly win.

Contest Mechanics:

  1. The contest is open to everyone.
  2. To participate, just simply tell us your hometown (or any place you love or consider as hometown) and any interesting spot, event, food that can be found there.
  3. Follow the Official Lakwatsero Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/theLakwatsero) and Twitter Account (http://www.twitter.com/theLakwatsero) to join thru Facebook and Twitter
  4. There are three ways to submit an entry:
    • By commenting on this post
      Example: I consider Sagada as my hometown. My favorite restaurant there is Yoghurt House.
    • By posting in Lakwatsero Facebook Page
      Example: Hi Lakwatsero, my hometown is Palompon, Leyte. Kalanggaman Island is loacated there
    • By tagging Lakwatsero on Twitter
      Example: @theLakwatsero my hometown is Manila. See Paco Church and Cemetery when you are there.
  5. Only one entry can be submitted for every media (one each for Lakwatsero Blog, Facebook Page and Twitter Account)
  6. Everyone can have a maximum of three entries by submitting on three different media.
  7. Submission of entries is from March 25, 2011 0001H to March 31, 2011 2359H.
  8. Valid entries will be electronically raffled using Random.Org.
  9. Winners will be announced on April 1, 2011
  10. Winners will be contacted thru email or Facebook and twitter direct messaging
  11. Lakwatsero has the right to disqualify any entry.
  12. Lakwatsero has the right to add more prizes and winners
  13. Prizes include:
    • Major: One (1) Round Trip ticket to any Airphil Express Domestic Destination (Travel Period June 2011 to October 2011)
    • Major: One (1) Seri Asia Spa Package Set
    • Minor: Gift Certificates and more

P.S. I will collate all submitted entries and make a post out of it. I will try my best to visit all the places mentioned and do/try/taste/visit the recommendations 🙂

Comments

  1. nino benito
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    my hometown is concepcion, tarlac.the best place for tocino and longganisang kapampangan.

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Hi Nino, thanks for your entry. Tarlac is near Manila yet I’ve been here only once. I should visit the place and explore more of the province soon 🙂

  2. OLAN EMBOSCADO
    Posted on

    I consider peaceful town of CATEEL, in the Province of DAVAO ORIENTAL as my hometown. I actually grew up there. Not known to many, Cateel is the home of ALIWAGWAG FALLS, the highest waterfalls in the Philippines. With its 84 tiers of cascading falls, Aliwagwag Falls appears to be a stunning stairway to heaven. I believe every traveler like you and me should visit and see this magnificent beauty. Aside from Aliwagwag Falls, Cateel has pristine beaches and undiscovered caves that is also considered a must-see destination in our hometown. So, whether this entry wins, I encourage you to come, visit and experience the thrills of my hometown Cateel. 🙂

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hi Olan. Thanks again! I hope makapunta ako sa Cateel, been wanting to go there since 2005 🙂

  3. Anna
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    Hi Lakwatsero, my hometown is Las Piñas City aka as one of the cleanest cities in Metro Manila. Here you can find the most unique & world’s one and only Bamboo Organ in St. Joseph Parish Church.

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hi Anna! Thanks! Bamboo Organ is a national treasure! 🙂

  4. Tet
    Posted on

    I found my hometown in Cagayan de Oro City, home to the beautiful Kagay-an River and the best river-rafting down south, of the sinug-WOW of Butcher’s Best, of world-class restaurants the likes of Candy’s and Bigby’s! It is also mere hours away to the longest zip-line in Dahilayan, the pineapple-y steaks in Del Monte, the Monastery of the Transfiguration, and the buttery clam soup at Roadhouse in Bukidnon. An hour away, too, to the best lechon in VisMin (in my humble opinion), in Timoga, minutes out of Iligan City 🙂

    awww this made me miss cdo so so much,i got carried away!

    congratulations on 3 years, tunay na friend!

    1. Lakwatsero
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      THANKS TUNAY NA FRIEND! I love CDO too 🙂
      Bigby’s Cheesecakes are heaven, CDO’s Bigby’s lang ang naay cakes 🙂 Miss you tet!

  5. Min Viloria
    Posted on

    I consider Tuguegarao City,Cagayan as my hometown. Famous for the yummiest carabao milk candy and “batil patong” pancit.

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks Min! We will go back to Tuguegaro this June! Hope to taste the Carabao Milk Candy and Batil patong pancit, where can I find the best in town?

  6. Fhranceeska Peralta
    Posted on

    Hi Lakwatsero, I consider Baguio as my hometown, the summer capital of the Philippines. It’s where you can have a taste of the World’s most expensive coffee, the Kape Alamid, at the Cordillera Coffee 😉

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Fhranceeska! I love going to Baguio! I love the Tamtaco’s Ube jam 🙂

  7. Donna GmD
    Posted on

    Good day!! I’m Donna and my hometown is San Juan City 🙂 visit Greenhills shopping center on November to December and watch the Christmas puppet show (the way old COD Cubao used to do). While you’re there buy bibingka or puto bumbong with matching hot cocoa at food stalls nearby and eat it while watching the show. You’ll definitely feel Christmas in the air, food, scenery and the crazy Christmas shopping rush.

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Donna! Must visit this coming Christmas 🙂 Wait that’s 9 months away pa 🙂

  8. leizle
    Posted on

    Hi Lakwatsero, my hometown is Davao City. And i’m proud to be davaowenyo! The famous Durian is loacated there

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Leizle, Davao is one of my favorite places in Mindanao 🙂

  9. Prekprek
    Posted on

    My favorite place is Ilocos Norte. What I like about the place is their food! Dawang place is a small house that serves everything Ilocano. My favorite is their Crispy Dinuguan!!

    (Ibigay mo na sakin yang ticket na yan oi!) LOL

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Hahaha! Ewan!
      Enwei, thanks Heneroso! Pakain ka!

  10. DIVINE
    Posted on

    Hello, Lakwatsero. I am a lakwatsera too, but due to numerous obligations, I refrained from travelling, at least for now.

    Anyway, my hometown is in Caloocan City.If you love to eat seafoods and Filipino dishes, visit Barrio Fiesta that sits along EDSA in Palanan. 🙂

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Divine. Malapit lang ako sa Caloocan, I have a lot of friends in Mabini/City Hall 🙂

  11. Gido
    Posted on

    Manila is my hometown, the site of the country’s premiere park, Rizal Park (Luneta).

    You can also experience deeper adventure at the very first marine-themed park in the country, Manila Ocean Park.

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Gido! Mabuhay ang Maynila! A Manileño here too 🙂

  12. merry jane ocol
    Posted on

    MY home town is ILOCOS NORTE where you can find the the famous pagudpod!!!!!the beach there are so good, you can also have the famous EMPANADA AND BAGNET!!THAT U WILL SURELY LOVE!

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks again jane! Hope to be back in Ilocos. It’s been so long since I last visited the place 🙂

  13. Ferdinand Angeles
    Posted on

    Hello! I grew up in Cainta, Rizal and Angono is only a few minutes drive from there. What I love about Angono is exotic food particularly those served in Balaw balaw restaurant. I’m also a big fan of the Blancos who do beautiful paintings of the countryside. And of course a visit to this town without seeing the higantes festival. These are the reasons why I consider Angono my (second) hometown.

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks again Ferdinand! When is Higantes Festival again? I hope I can see it soon 🙂

  14. Jonha Revesencio
    Posted on

    Hi Lakwatsero!

    My hometown is Aklan. I know Boracay is way much famous than the province itself but I suggest you checking out Tangalan which has white sand beaches too. You’ve read it right, it’s not just Boracay but Tangalan Aklan has white sand beaches too! (I think I’ve just repeated myself but I thought I’d let everyone know there’s more to Aklan aside from Boracay). Check our Blue Star Resort http://frenzfries.blogspot.com/2010/01/jawili-blue-starfish-resort_19.html

    You need to check out this album which showcases the best of Aklan – aside from Boracay. You’ll be surprised at how most of these places are unvisited and underrated.

    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=3328&id=100001809339792

    1. Lakwatsero
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      Thanks again Jonha! And I will say again, there’s more in Aklan, not just Boracay. I hope I can explore more of your place 🙂

  15. aida
    Posted on

    I consider Batangas City as my hometown. My favorite restaurant there Gotohan sa Barangay. They serves assorted Filipino dishes like goto (tripe), kaldereta (stewed meat) and crispy pata (pig knuckle) at very reasonable prices.

    Happy 3rd Anniversary!

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Aida! Will check that resto when I go to Batangas 🙂

  16. Leah De Jesus
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    I lived in Busuanga for like forever. A Must see is the North cay, South cay and Black island though there is still lots of beaches nearby. and oh, there’s Calauit wildlife sanctuary also. And you can do a side trip to Concepcion falls and a feast of homemade cheese burger from mike and ann’s resto along Concepcion pier is definitely worth your travel. 🙂

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Wow! I love Coron. I love wreck diving, beacvh bummin, snorkeling and everything about Coron. I have yet to see Calauit, hopefully this year 🙂 Will put also Concepsion falls in my bucket list when I go back there 🙂 Thanks Leah!

  17. benj
    Posted on

    I’ve lived in many places in the Philippines namely (Cagayan de Oro City, Oroquieta City, Davao City, Sto. Tomas, Batangas, Batangas City and the City of Manila); but my hometown is Sagada, Mt. Province.

    I’m really proud to know you Angel. You’ve come a really long way. 😀

    1. Kim Palanca
      Posted on

      Hi there Lakwatsero, my hometown is Cavite, a very historical place where you can find the Aguinaldo Shrine and Corregidor. It’s also a great summer destination so visit Caylabne Bay or Boracay de Cavite in Ternate. And of course, Cavitenos invented the halo-halo so head to Digman, Bacoor. 🙂 See you in Cavite!

      1. Lakwatsero
        Posted on

        Thanks Kim!
        Hope to visit Ternate and the rest of Cavite one of these days 🙂

    2. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks buddy! Thanks for all your support and everything!

  18. Jools
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    Congrats on your 3rd Anniversary! More power (and trips) to you!! XD

    I grew up here in Rizal having moved here when I was 5. A must do activity would be to take the Manila east road from ortigas ave extension and drive (or ride a bike) through Taytay (eat at Bahay Kawayan), Angono (try their fried itik, and marvel at their public art scattered throughout the town proper), Binangonan (eat at Balaw-balaw restaurant and/or stop by the Angono cave–some say it’s already part of Binangonan, geographically), Cardona (take a moment to look at Laguna Lake near the Binangonan-Cardona boundary), Morong (drop by Morong Church) and Baras (drink coffee at one of the roadside cafes). You can end your trip in Tanay by going to Sierra Madre Resort & Hotel for some R&R, or cool down in Daranak Falls).

    You can also go the other route, via Antipolo naman, but that’s a different post 🙂

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Jools! Musta buddy?
      Thanks thanks!
      Yes, taga Rizal ka nga pala! Madaming magandang falls dyan. Hope to visit and explore Rizal more 🙂

  19. Connie Torres
    Posted on

    I consider Davao City as my other hometown since i’ve been living here half of my life. You must try the longest, fastest and highest zipline here at Outland Adventure!

    congrats!

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Connie! One of my favorite cities – Davao!

  20. Josiah
    Posted on

    Happy Anniversary Angel! ^_^

    Sali din ako.

    My hometown is Iligan City in Lanao del Norte, the City of Waterfalls. You can see Maria Cristina Falls, Tinago Falls, Mimbalot Falls and many more falls.

    1. Lakwatsero
      Posted on

      Thanks Pre! taga Iligan diay ka? Harang tsadaha nang lugar mo 🙂

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