Trip to Nagcarlan, Laguna (Pre-Pandemic)

Nagcarlan is a municipality in the landlocked province of Laguna.

The municipality has a land area of 78.10 square kilometers or 30.15 square miles which constitutes 4.05% of Laguna's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 64,866. This represented 1.92% of the total population of Laguna province, or 0.40% of the overall population of the CALABARZON region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 831 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,151 inhabitants per square mile.

Nagcarlan has 52 barangays (PhilAtlas)

Last 2019 was my first time in Nagcarlan, Laguna. It’s quite famous for its underground cemetery. We had a team building (swimming) in Los Banos and after that, I decided to visit this famous landmark. It didn’t disappoint. The place is worth the visit.

 

There’s a marker describing the Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery:

Sementeryo sa Ilalim ng Lupa ng Nagcarlan

Ang naiiba at nag-iisang sementeryong ito sa Pilipinas ay itinayo ng mga misyonaryong Pransiskano sa pangangasiwa ni Padre Vicente Velloc noong 1845, kasabay ng pagtatayong-muli ng pinalaking simbahan ni San Bartolome at pagtatayo ng kumbento.

Dito nagpulong nang palihim ang mga pinuno ng himagsikan sa Laguna noong 1896.

Sa bias ng kautusan ng pangulo bilang 260, Agosto 1, 1973, na sinusugan ng kautusan bialng 1505, Hunyo 11, 1978, ang sementeryong ito ay ipinahayag na pambansang palatandaang makasaysayan.

Unfortunately, during my visit in 2019, the underground cemetery itself is off limits to tourist due to some repair or maintenance. Good thing there’s a small museum near the cemetery that provides more information about this underground cemetery.

Here are some of the pictures I took of this famous cemetery in Nagcarlan, Laguna.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Backlog (Again)

It’s August 2022 and I still have tons of backlog as far as publishing pictures taken from my Pentax K-S1. I haven’t started with the pictures taken with the iPhone 12. I really should publish more often, even if it’s just pictures:

• · Biggest Losers Mayon Edition
• · San Fernando City, La Union
• · Aurora Boulevard, Cubao, QC
• · Kenneth Road 2022 Edition (111_1016, 110_1010, 109_0904, 225_0305, 101_0227, 131_0223)
• · PasigLaban 2022 (Leni’s Pasig Campaign)
• · ARTA Complain
• · NTC Complain
• · Boso Boso Church
• · Quezon Memorial Circle Flowers
• · Marikina River, SM and Loyola
• · Lakeside Eco Park. Angono, Rizal
• · Tondo, San Miguel Churches
• · Trip to Baras

 

Mirrorless M10 and Canon 1100D

• · Bridgetowne
• · Pangasinan Trip 2019
• · Boracay, Puerto, Batangas Port
• · Nagcarlan
• · Pride March 2019
• · Tramo 2019
• · Pasig Palengke Simbahan 2019
• · Quiapo, Chinese New Year 2019
• · Napindan 2019
• · Versatility 3.0

I hope I could published all these photos ASAP. Wish me luck.

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Happy 2nd Reddit Anniversary To Me

Yes, I just turned 2 years on the popular forum website Reddit. My karma is currently around 40k and I've been active on r/philippines r/internetph subs (sub-threads)

 

Prior to Reddit, I've always been on forums (pre-Facebook days). In 2004 I discovered this online game called Ragnarok Online and most of the information about this game were available via Forums. Thus, I frequent gaming forums that has information about this online game.

Then came Pinoy Exchange where a lot of Pinoys post topics and gets replies. However, the replies are almost, always, very late. This is probably because Facebook is more popular when it comes to exchange of ideas and topics.

I was also a frequent visitor of Pinoy Guy Guide Forum. I love to see things and topics that most guys are talking about or is interested with. Like PInoy Exchange, the replies also were seldom.

I rediscovered my love of posting on Forums when I discovered Reddit. It's a US website but there's a community of Pinoy Redditors that are active on r/philippines specially during the campaign and election period 2022.

Reddit is almost like Twitter as far as breaking news is concerned. The posting of current events is almost real time and the replies were fast and frequent. I also discovered that there were a lot of smart Pinoys on r/philippines

I guess there are a lot of law students on this platform because they give very detailed replies as if they do thesis on a daily basis. I like Reddit better than Facebook in terms of exchanging ideas because of the power to down vote a topic or reply.

If a certain topic or reply gets enough down vote, it will be hidden from the thread thus the platform doesn't appeal to trolls and those unintelligent life forms on Facebook.

In that two years on Reddit, I almost always reply to stories of Filipinas having a foreigner boyfriend or husband as "isa na namang kababayan natin ang nakaahon sa hirap". Some Redditors have known me for that.

 

These days, I pretty much use the forum to see if there are some customers of the ISP that I represent that is having issues with their broadband connection. Good thing that it's not frequent like on Facebook. Mostly it's just queries on advance configuration with their modems.
I'm glad that I discovered this forum. Surely this is a great source of ideas and information.

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Over $4.2 million Worth of Items were Sold Out in 30 Minutes of Freelife Zero NFT's Private Sale!

Even though the game hasn’t even started the CBT yet, the Private Sale event already ended as it was sold out.

Only 30 minutes in, the Private Sale event of the upcoming game Freelife Zero NFT blew up, having sold out with a total of $424,800 worth of items sold, with 4500 boxes. And this happened when the game was not yet up for download!

 

Last Saturday, August 13 at 9:00 p.m. (UTC+8), Freelife Zero NFT opens its Private Sale exclusively to Freelife's games' players. And as it happened, the fans were too eager to get their hands on items that'll only be available for that specific event.

This goes to show that the Freelife team was trusted by its players and were expected they can deliver their promise once Freelife Zero NFT is already released. The team has been in service in the gaming industry for around a decade, and the fruits of their labor show in the massive result of the Private Sale.

If you're curious enough what made the Private Sale boom, you'll still have the chance to experience another sale in the Pre-sale event after the CBT. The Closed Beta Test, as previously announced, will start on August 16 and will last until 21. CBT participants who will reach level 50 and above will be eligible to join the next event which would be the Pre-sale event. It's something to keep an eye on since it might blow up like the previous sale especially when players at this point already get to have a taste of what the game offers when it comes to experience.

The team announced that they will be releasing a pre-downloadable client on the evening of August 14, 2022 in preparation for the Closed Beta Test that is to come soon. For those who had their interest piqued and want to find out what the fuss is all about, check out this link to download the client: https://mfree.life/zero-mdownload

Will you also be in the waiting room of this game?

Check out more of news and events of Freelife NFT Zero through the links below:

Website: https://freelife-zero.com/main/
White Paper: https://mfree.life/zeronft-whitepaper
Discord: https://mfree.life/zeronft-discord

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Get Ready! The Countdown to Freelife Zero NFT CBT Starts!

One of the most anticipated NFT games, Freelife Zero NFT, released the timeline of its plans for the opening of the server and now, we’re counting down to the CBT!

 

Lately, there has been a lot of talk about Freelife Games announcing that they’re working on a project that brings a fresh experience to the table of NFT games. A few of the known influencers who dabble in this kind of games have already expressed their interest. Now, it seems, we’re finally seeing the horizon as the schedule for Freelife Zero NFT was released.

Another good thing is that the CBT participants who reached level 50 and above will be eligible to join the Pre-Sale event which will come after! Limited packages and a good headstart in availing items await those who’ll be able to take part in the Pre-sale. In this way, players can test out the game and weigh their interest on it first before fully committing to purchase and play. Kind of like those free-taste food you find in supermarkets.

Below are the dates you should mark on your calendars:

• Closed Beta Test: August 16 to 21, 2022

• Pre-sale: August 23 to 25, 2022

• Open Beta Test: Coming Soon.

Just a few days before the CBT! Who knew the chance to test the waters of this game is almost here? According to the team, players will get to experience some parts of the game in Closed Beta Test before the Pre-sale phase. So, for those who are interested or still a bit skeptical about how Freelife Games can pull this stunt, join the CBT and see the game for yourself!

Another event you can participate in is the on-going 3rd Airdrop event which gives a lot of rewards for completion of some simple tasks. This’ll give you a bit of an advantage as the items you can get are very useful in the game. Check out all the details here: https://mfree.life/3rdAirdrop

So, what do you think? Will you be touching the grass of another MMORPG in the form of an NFT game?

Follow the news and updates about Freelife Zero NFT here:

Website: https://freelife-zero.com/main/
White Paper: https://mfree.life/zeronft-whitepaper
Discord: https://mfree.life/zeronft-discord

 

Freelife Games

Freelife is a gathering of people who love Ragnarok Mythology and want to see better days and nights for gamers in Thailand. Founded in 2011 with passion, it started from humble beginnings with a mere budget of only $1,000 and a team of only 2 people. The team has long been famous and has garnered many partners throughout the years. At present, it is a gathering of quality teams with many experiences from various fields. From game services and game development to the field of software/system development and Blockchain, Freelife has countless expertise in many areas and has proven itself to be on the same ground with the leading companies in Thailand and abroad.

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Trip To Quiapo (in Pictures) Part 2 of 2

Here are the rest of my recent visit to the melting pot that is Quiapo.

 

Underpass along Recto Avenue, Quiapo, Manila. I guess Mayor Isko’s clean-up program didn’t reach this part of his jurisdiction.

 

Recto Avenue corner Quezon Blvd – the haven for thesis bookbinding, trophies, laminations and stuff. This is also the place where fake certificates and diploma are made. This has been this way since my college years – and nothing has change really. It’s like I travelled back in time to the 2000s.

 

 

 

 

Quezon Blvd, Quiapo, Manila leading to Intramuros area

 

 

 

 

Quiapo Church, along Quezon Blvd, is a haven for bikers

 

 

The foot patch along the Quiapo Church

 

World-famous Quiapo Church, Manila

 

 

 

 

Villalobos Street leading to Quiapo Church

 

 

 

 

 

If you are into making bracelets made of beads, then Villalobos Street in Quiapo is the place for you.

 

 

One of the oldest SM Branch in the Philippines – located along Carlos Palanca Street, Quiapo, Manila. This is also where the famous Excelente Cooked Ham is located.

 

 

 

 

So many fruits and vegetables seller / vendor in Villalobos and Carlos Palanca Streets in Quiapo, Manila.

 

 

Gonzalo Puyat Street, Quiapo, Manila. This street is where the Globe Lumpia House is located. It’s my first time to visit it and I was surprised that it’s a really small place but it’s famous.

 

This is the famous Globe Lumpia House that sells fresh lumpia. It’s now at P35 per piece – and I find it small in size and lacks the flavor of the lumpia vegetables itself. All I tasted was the garlic.

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