The Pinoy Byahero

This is located in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. This is located inside a HUGE Estate (At the Gate there is a sign that says Guanzon Estate, so this probably belongs to the Guanzon's) Inside is a HUGE Church and there is also a Replica of the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes inside the Estate. 

We were looking for a place to eat, and we passed by J Lo's on the Malolos-Plaridel Road in Bulacan. J Lo's has several branches already. They also have branches in Makati, Quezon City and Cavite. We ordered Kilawin Tanigue, Kansi and of course Chicken Inasal. Chicken Inasal - their Chicken Inasal is okay. Just okay. it is not as tasty and juicy as the one being sold at Bacolod Chicken House Express, but far better than Mang Inasal's. Kansi - the Kansi is good, but needs more sour flavor. Their version has a lot of vegetables added. Kilawin Tanigue - Very good Kilawin. Just the right amount of spiciness. Loaded with Onions!

Plaridel is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 99,817 inhabitants in 16,596 households. The town of Plaridel was previously known as Quingua. This is where the Battle of Quingua was fought with Gregorio del Pilar in which Col. John Stotsenberg was killed during the Philippine-American War on April 23. A marker now stands at the site of the battle, in Barangay Agnaya. The historic past of the town of Plaridel can be traced through records back to 1595, in the early years of the Spanish colonization, when the place was a vast undeveloped plain covered with thick forest and cogon grass, with the rivers Angat and Tabang running through it. The Angat River flowed directly in a snakelike wave to Calumpit meeting the Pampanga River. The Tabang river, a mere branch with adjoining intersections dividing the middle of the present Poblacion, flowed to Manila Bay passing the Guiguinto and Bulacan towns. ...

This was the first Church built by the Augustinian Fathers at the Old Town under Father Pedro Vasquez in the years 1580-1595. It was transferred to its present site in the year 1605 under Father Diego Pardo. It was again rebuilt in the year 1722.

Barasoain Church (also known as Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish) is a Roman Catholic church built in 1630 in Malolos City, Bulacan. Having earned the title as the Cradle of Democracy in the East, the most important religious building in the Philippines, and the site of the First Philippine Republic, the Church is proverbial for its historical importance among Filipinos. Founded by Augustinian Missionaries in 1859, the church is also renowned for its architectural design and internal adornments. The original church was burned during the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution however, it was renovated. It is about 42 kilometers away from Manila. The church recorded some of the important events occurred in the country. While it has been a temporary residence of General Aguinaldo, three major events in Philippine History happened in this church: the convening of the First Philippine Congress (September 15, 1898), the drafting of the Malolos Constitution (September 29, 1898 to January 21, 18...

First built by Father Juan Morelos, Rebuilt by Father Gregorio Giner and completed in 1802 by Father Joaquin Calvo. The church was heavily damaged during the June 3,1863 Earthquake. Father Ignacio Manzaners restored the convent.  "Sent via BlackBerry from Smart"

This Church was built from 1769-1774 by Augustinian Father Gregorio Giner and rebuilt with mortar and stone by Father Esteban Diaz in 1830. It was damaged during the July 19, 1880 Earthquake and repaired by Father Tomas Gresa. "Sent via BlackBerry from Smart"

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We just had lunch at La Familia Restaurant in Baliuag, Bulacan. This restaurant was recently featured in the Inquirer so we decided to give it a try. The La Familia Restaurant is located along the Dona Remedios Trinidad Highway in Baliuag. They are located just after the end of the overpass. It is a Turo-Turo Type of Restaurant. For the KareKare, we waited for 30 Minutes. We ordered the adobong pusit, kaldereta, inihaw na bulik (?) And kare kare. Adobong Pusit - the squid was very tender. Their version of this dish is on the sweet side, this must be how they cook it in Bulacan. Nonetheless, it was good for me. Kalderetang Baka - beef was very tender. Their version probably uses more liver paste / spread than tomato sauce. Their Kaldereta is very good! The sauce alone is very good. Though a different kind from what I am used to, I like their version. Inihaw na Bulik - I do not know if this is the correct name of the fish. The fish was grilled, garlic was sprinkled on top. Th...

When we passed by Bustos 5-6 years ago, we passed by Old Stone Houses which had intricate stone work. I had no interest yet for Old Houses then so I did not bother taking a picture. 2 weeks ago, on the way to Cabanatuan, I asked M that we pass by Bustos so that I can take a picture of the Stone Houses we saw before. I never got to see the houses as it was probably another road we took then. Just this morning, on our way to Baliuag. I was able to see 2 of the stone houses. But the other houses were gone, the ones with the more intricate carvings I could not find anymore. Detail of the StoneWork found on one of the Bustos House Still, to see the 2 houses still standing gave me again a glimpse of a bygone era, forever etched in memory. "Sent via BlackBerry from Smart"

This is the 18th Century San Miguel de Arkanghel Catholic Church This is a Historic Town in Bulacan. It is very near Nueva Ecija. It has a very beautiful Welcome Arch. It features San Miguel slaying the devil. It is also known for sweets. This is where Sevilla sweets comes from. They have an old stone church. Part of the church entrance is San Miguel. In fron of the church is the town hall of San Miguel. The town hall is housed in an old antique building. There is a date 1874 in front. Beside this is a statue of Jose Rizal. "Sent via BlackBerry from Smart"