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Panay Landing Memorial, Tigbauan, Iloilo

[ 3 Comments ] Posted on 08.26.09 under Heritage, Tigbauan, Iloilo

The Panay Landing Memorial marks spot where American troops landed on March 18, 1945 on the beaches of Parara, Tigbauan to begin the liberation of Panay Island during WW II.

Namocan War Memorial, Tigbauan, Iloilo

[ No Comments ] Posted on 08.25.09 under Heritage, Tigbauan, Iloilo

This well-kept memorial is located on the north side of the National Highway before Tigbauan property. It celebrates a raid by Filipino guerrillas against a Japanese truck convoy on September 2, 1942

Culasi, Antique Province, Philippines

[ 8 Comments ] Posted on 12.01.08 under Antique Province, Culasi, Antique

Digital photo narrative of our visit to Culasi, Antique Province, Philippines including information on natural and heritage sites, such as Lipata Point, beaches, hiking, festivals, accommodations and dining. We had our binoculars with us when we had lunch at Neil’s (below) and were able to give take a good look at Mararison Island.  It looks like [...]