Location: Sitio Aguho Street, Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal, Philippines Visiting Time: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. except Tuesdays Coordinates: 14°30′N 121°17′E Total Land Area: 13.5 hectares Nearby Cities and Municipalities: Antipolo, Pasig, Angono, Taytay and Binangonan Descriptive Summary: Our Lady Regina RICA with RICA means Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in Asia was founded by the Dominican Sisters of Regina Rosarii in 2009 where it is situated in a diversified landscape of hills, valleys, forests, brooks, waterfalls, grasslands, and gardens. The statue of Regina Rosarii stands 71 feet. This place is an ideal one to experience silence, serenity and simplicity in a world of crisis, chaos and confusion. |
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This travel blog gives you a rich information of the Philippines ranging from its peaks, countryside and the urban areas. At any rate, it also showcases the culture of the Philippines. Lastly, it also includes a few travels of the blogger in Asia and Africa. Its title "Lexical Crown" is attributed to the Philippines as a leading tourist destination.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014
OUR LADY REGINA ROSARII
EPIC PARC RAINFOREST CAMP (TANAY, RIZAL)
Location: Brgy. Bayucan, Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal, Philippines Coordinates: 14°30′N 121°17′E Total Land Area: 20,000 square meters Nearby Municipalities: Taytay, Binangonan, Angono Nearby Body of Water: Laguna de Bay Descriptive Summary:EPIC PARC which stands for Ecological Playground Integrated Commune for Prayer, Adventure, Recreation Culture is a 200-hectare rainforest nestled in the municipality of Tanay --- a part of Rizal province with pine trees, mountainous slopes, greeneries with breathtaking scenery and diverse landscapes with countless species of flora and fauna. As per record, it has sightings of 76 birds and century-old trees, wild and exotic plans abound. Note: Since Google has no existing locator map of Epic Parc, the map provided here is the town of Tanay town proper which is still a 40-minute drive away from the place. |
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Tanay EPIC PARC Rainforest Camp offers a total relaxing stay as it has the best features which compliment nature. It promises you a one-package experience that is refreshing, educational, spiritual and eco-adventure that heals, recreates and revitalizes.
It has several unique nature trails that some are for relaxing and peaceful strolls during which campers can appreciate the beauty of the forest. Other trails offer rugged terrain for the thrill seekers.
It has Rosary Trail which is a place for reflection and meditation. Another is Elma’s trail which is a 700-meter narrow, steep and muddy trail.
You may also want to experience Durianan and Dagat-Dagatan Trails which is appropriate for trekking, jogging and running a race ala Suvivor Philippines as the ruggedness and wilderness of the forest challenges the camper’s journey back to the camp.
Holy masses are officiated by invited priests if requested by the organizers of the retreats or other activities and functions held in this venue.
The EPIC House is a beauty all its own, the crowning glory of the place. It serves as the residence of the owner, Mrs. Annabelle P. Brown. She is also the President of the Alalay sa Pamilya at Bayan Foundation, Inc.
Though, this camp is quite an isolated location, there is electricity power supply and so gadgets can be charged like mobile phones and other related stuff.
The Mess Hall serves as the main dining area and reception lounge. There is specific schedule of serving meals which should be strictly followed.
The Culinary team of EPIC PARC are expertise in their field as the possibilities of bringing you the cuisine you like is endless. Just include it in your meal plans and presto!!!! they will be serve in your platter.
The Camp offers varied accommodations from camping grounds to standard rooms, dormitories and cottages good for more than 500 campers at one time.
Amphitheater is stone-laden, rip-rapped and open air. It is an excellent venue to perform and showcase one’s talents and skills.
ACTIVITIES | |
TEAMBUILDING | 22 courses |
TREKKING/TRAILS | Rosary Trail, Dagat-Dagatan, Durianan & Elma’s Trail |
GROUP DYNAMICS | Bird and Fireflies Watching, Star and Moon Gazing, Bonfire |
TOUR AND SEMINAR PACKAGES | ||||
TOUR CATEGORY | PACKAGE | ADULTS | YOUTH | |
Day Tours | Tour 1 | P200 | P100 | Tour of the ground only |
Tour 2 | P500 | P400 | With packed lunch (rice toppings with veggies and drinks | |
Tour 3 | P1,000 | P800 | With Seminar P1,500/with served lunch at dining hall, use of Social Hall & Teambuilding facilities | |
Overnight Tours | Tour 4 | P2,000 | P1,500 | With Seminar P2,500/Overnight (24 hours) with 3 meals |
Tour 5 | P2,500 | P2,000 | With Seminar P3,000/Overnight (36 hours) with 4 meals and snacks | |
Tour 6 | P3,000 | P2,500 | With Seminar P3,500/Overnight (48 hours) with 6 meals and snacks |
FOR INQURIES AND BOOKINGS, PLEASE CALL:
Marievic Maala (09175026612; 5029917)
Mayet Timones (09295937328; 6375200)
Brgy. Bayucan, Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal
apbfoundation@ymail.com
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
MAKATI CITY
Location: Makati City, NCR, Philippines Coordinates: 14°33′N 121°02′E Elevation: 15.4 m (50.5 ft) City Land Area: 21.57 km2 (8.33 sq mi) Metro Land Area: 638.55 km2 (246.55 sq mi) No. of Districts: Two Districts No. of Barangays: 33 Time Zone: PST (UTC+8) Zip Code: 1200 to 1299 Dialing Code: 2 Date of Cityhood: January 2, 1995 Income Class: Highly-Urbanized City Descriptive Summary: Makati is the financial center of the Philippines; it has the highest concentration of multinational and local corporations in the country. Major banks, corporations, department stores as well as foreign embassies are based in Makati. |
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Makati being a highly-urbanized, modern and world-class city has all the amenities, luxuries and hotels where local and international tourist can enjoy. For booking your hotel accommodations and other relevant information, this link Makati hotels will be useful to you.