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Archive for the ‘Ilocos Norte’ Category
Jun 10 8th |
Malacañang of the NorthPosted by Ada on Category: Ilocos Norte, Luzon | 3 Comments |
During our 2nd day in Vaseline road trip, we visited the Malacañang of the North or the official residence of the Marcoses located in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.
Let’s take a sneak peak at the real Malacanang of the North.
It is a two-storey house and it is one of the 29 rest houses of late President Ferdinand Marcos.
The house has 9 spacious rooms which used to accommodate upper class guests during Marcos’ term. Continue reading »
May 10 30th |
Bangui Windmills, Ilocos NortePosted by Ada on Category: Ilocos Norte, Luzon | 8 Comments |
Bangui Windmills is one of my favorite destinations in Ilocos Norte during our roadtrip. Looking at these windmills at far made us say “WOW.” They are huge, powerful, and modern-looking. Bangui Windmills are considered to be the biggest in Southeast Asia.
It’s fascinating that Philippines has this kind of renewable energy resources. It sells 40% electricity to Ilocos Norte and is contributing to reduce the greenhouse effect which causes global warming.
Can you imagine how simple life is in Ilocos Norte? Fifty percent energy consumption of SM Megamall is the whole energy consumption in Ilocos Norte.
Photo by Jeck Simbulan.
Each windmill has 236 meters apart on shore. These beautiful structures has 41 meters blade and the its height is roughly equivalent to a 23-storey building. Continue reading »
May 10 25th |
Cape Bojeador Lighthouse, Burgos, Ilocos NortePosted by Ada on Category: Ilocos Norte, Luzon | 4 Comments |
Photo by Jeck Simbulan
Our visit to Cape Bojeador Lighthouse is one of my favorite during our 3rd day roadtrip! For me, this is the most beautiful lighthouse ever.
It is very very old! According to the lighthouse care taker, the lighthouse was built in 1892. It now powered by solar panels thus, the old and original lights are pressurized by kerosene lamps.
The lighthouse was constructed using a red bricks which adds to the it’s legendary Continue reading »
