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 Baguio City, Philippines
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A home page portraying the cool and beautiful City of Baguio which is also known
as the "City of Pines" or the summer capital of the Philippines. Items portrayed include: its
history, scenic tourist sites, the city government, educational facilities, directory, Igorot
art, hometown news, calendar of activities, and visitor information. Also included are numerous
color photographs of Baguio City, letters to the WebMaster, the Baguio earthquake of 1990, and
other relevant items its former residents and visitors will find informative and useful. This
home page was constructed in November 17, 1996.
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The Philippine Military Academy -
This home page portrays information about the premier military
institution in Asia, its mission, organization, historical background, admission requirements,
academic & military training programs, physical training, the corps of cadets, cadet traditional
rites & ceremonies. Also featured are female cadets, academy trivia, academy songs, plebe
knowledges, scenic views at the academy, beautiful kaydet girls who have been portrayed in "The
Corps," and numerous photographs depicting cadet life and activities. It is the first Web site
on the Internet portraying a unit of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. This home page was
constructed in February 8, 1996.
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Corregidor -
A Website portraying Corregidor, a small rocky island in the Philippines about 48 kilometers west of Manila
stragetically located at the entrance of Manila Bay. This island fortress, also known as "The Rock," was a key
bastion of the Allies during the war under the command of Gen. Douglas MacArthur which became the headquarters
of the Allied forces and also the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth government. The portrayed digital photographs
taken in 2002 gives an interesting ensight into this island fortress which now stands as a memorial for the courage,
valor, and heroism of the Filipino and American defenders who bravely held their ground against the overwhelming
number of invading Japanese forces during World War II. Initial construction of this Website started in April 20,
2002.
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Camiguin -
A small island province of the Philippines in northern Mindanao is featured in this Website. Known by the locals
as "The Island of Your Imagination," Camiguin is one of the most beautiful destinations in the Philippines. It is
endowed with far more than its share of natural wonders from volcanoes, hot springs and waterfalls, to coral reefs,
black and white sand beaches. With an area of only 300 sq km, Camiguin has some magnificent scenery to offer. You
can drive right around the island in just a few hours, a distance of 40 miles (65 kms). Camiguin is often described
as a unique combination of unspoiled beauty and old charm. Portrayed in this Website are digital photographs taken
by the Hawaiian WebMaster during his visit to Camiguin in June 2002. This Website was constructed in July 14, 2002.
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This Land of Aloha -
This Website is about the Island of Oahu which is also known as the "gathering place." It is the most populous and
the most visited among the Hawaiian Islands. Different topics have been carefully selected to provide visitors a
better understanding of what this island paradise has to offer. Learn about its diverse ethnic population, the many
beautiful attractions, its holidays and festivals, the ways and customs of the islanders, and its geography. The
virtual tour gives one an opportunity to learn more about this ultimate tourist destination & will prove to be an
exciting and memorable experience. This Website was constructed in January 2, 2000.
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Baguio City Photo Album -
A large collection of photographs taken in Baguio City is portrayed in this Website. Here you will find
aerial photographs, assorted pictures taken at the Baguio Public Market, and also at various other places in the
city such as its most popular scenic sites and landmarks. A number of photographs also portray the view along Kennon
Road which one would see when driving up to Baguio. Another interesting set of photographs in this electronic
album portrays residents and visitors of the city as they walk down Session Road. The last set of photographs were
those which were taken during the 1990 killer earthquake which brought death and destruction to the City of Baguio.
There are more photographs in Part 2 of this album.
This Website was constructed in October 20, 2000.
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Hawaii Council of Engineering Societies -
A Website about the Hawaii Council of Engineering Societies (HCES) which is the umbrella
organization of the 13 major engineering societies in the State of Hawaii. It identifies the objectives
of the Council and provides an ensight into the different annual awards given to Hawaii's outstanding
engineers. Also portrayed are the different local activities undertaken during the national observance of
engineer's week, the HCES constitution, the officers of the organization, and the Website also provides direct
links to the Websites of its different member societies. The monthly electronic edition of the HCES is
accessible through this Website for the convenience of its more than 2,000 members. This Website was
constructed in November 8, 2001.
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The Province of Ilocos Norte -
A Webpage portraying the different historical, religious, cultural, and scenic landmarks and attractions
of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Included are the following sites which are most visited by foreign and
local tourists: Malacanang of the North, Marcos Mausoleum and Museum, Museo Ilocos Norte, Fort Ilocandia
Resort Hotel, Juan Luna Shrine, Currimao's Nipa Beach Resort, and Salt Making in Pasuquin. Also featured
in this webpage are the old churches and bell towers of Paoay, La Virgin Milagrosa Shrine of Badoc,
St. William's Cathedral in Laoag, Sta. Monica Church in Sarrat, and the Bacarra Church, The capital city
of Laoag is similarly featured and assorted photographs of its downtown are provided. Switch on your speaker
and listen to the Ilocano song which is provided as the background music. This webpage was created in
April of 2006.
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New York City in Autumn -
This webpage portrays my most recent visit to the City of New York sometime during the last week of
October in 2005. Although I did not have enough time to see all the many beautiful landmarks and
attractions of this most populous and most densely populated major city in North America, I was
able at least to visit seven - the Statue of Liberty, Chinatown, Empire State Building, Rockefeller
Center, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Ellis Island, and Central Park. These tourist sites are portrayed
in detail in this webpage, complete with photographs and an accompanying write-up. Since it was
during the Autumn that I visited the city, take time to notice the beautiful fall foliage as portrayed
with the other photographs I took at Central Park. Don't forget to listen to the background music as well.
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The Eternal City of Rome -
"All roads lead to Rome," is an expression the origin of which lays in the Romans' well-deserved
reputation for their construction skills. Their network of roads meant that they literally did all
lead to Rome. In September of 2004, my wife and I did take one such road that led us to the Eternal
City of Rome which is the capital city of Italy and its largest city. Rome is so filled with Christian
art and architecture, wonderful sights, cultural exhibits and so much more that the city will astound
you. It is fascinating no matter where you look and visiting Rome was for us an experience of a
lifetime. Through this webpage, it is my hope that I will be able to share not only the numerous
photographs I took during our visit to Rome but also the information I gathered about the different
major tourist attractions we saw.
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Memorials at The National Mall -
A webpage portraying the National Mall of Washington D.C. which I had the chance to visit for the third
time during the first week of November in 2005. There is so much to see when visiting the nation's capital
and to fully experience the National Mall all in just one day is not enough. The National Mall was
intended to be a place to remember American heroes, to celebrate freedom and to be a forum to exercise
freedom in the form of protests and rallies. I tried as much as I could to visit the different memorials
which included the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, World War
II Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and the famous Washington Monument. With my digital camera, I recorded
by way of photographs all the beautiful landmarks I saw and these you will see as you scroll down this
webpage. I have also included a write-up about each of the landmarks portrayed.
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Bohol Landmarks and Attractions -
This webpage is about the province of Bohol which is now one of the most visited provinces in the Philippines.
Bohol is being promoted as "a land of history and natural beauty." Even Tagbilaran, the capital of Bohol
Province, is being advertised as "The City of Friendship." This oval-shaped province is located in the
central part of the Visayas lying between Cebu in the northwest and Leyte in the northeast and about 700
kilometers directly south of Manila. The island province has an incomparable world of wonders to offer
its visitors. Many tourists seeking the simple charm of a rustic retreat have found this in Bohol. The
province is a tropical haven of natural beauty and its coastline is skimmed by gentle coves and white sand
beaches. It is becoming a popular tourist destination not only among foreign tourists but local visitors
as well since it is endowed with natural and historical attractions.
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The Province of Ilocos Sur -
A Webpage portraying the different historical, religious, cultural, and scenic landmarks and attractions
of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. Included are the following sites which are most visited by foreign and
local tourists: Archbishop Palace & Museum, St. Paul's Cathedral, Burgos Museum, Bantay Church and
Bell Tower, Pagburnayan (Jar Making Factory), Crisologo Museum, Heritage Village (Mestizo District),
Baluarte Mini Zoo, Plaza Salcedo, Plaza Burgos, Leona Florentino House, Mindoro Beach & Playa de Oro
Resort, and the Vigan Tourist Park at Mira Hills. The interesting Fish Hunters of Vigan are also featured
as well as the capital city of Vigan. Included are assorted photographs of Vigan's downtown which should
give an insight into this old city north of Manila. Be sure to switch on your speakers and listen to
a popular Ilocano song which is provided as the background music. This webpage was created in May of 2006.
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Hawaii's World War II Memorials -
Portrayed in this Webpage are the 4 World War II Memorials of Hawaii. The National Memorial Cemetery of the
Pacific is where the remains of the first casualties on the attack of Pearl Harbor were interred. It was
constructed to honor the service, achievements, and sacrifices of the men and women who served in the
Pacific during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. The USS Arizona was a battleship
which was sank with 1,177 of her crew when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harber on December 7, 1941 and which
triggered the involvement of the United States in World War II. The USS Battleship Missouri was the ship
where Gen. Douglas MacArthur accepted Japan's surrender on September 2, 1945 which ended World War II. The
USS Bowfin Submarine provides visitors get a glimpse of where the crew worked, ate and slept through the
patrols it made during the War. A Waterfront Memorial nearby pays tribute to the more than 3,500 submariners
and 52 American submarines lost in World War II. This webpage was created in June of 2006.
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Ala Moana Beach Park -
The Ala Moana Beach Park is just but one of the numerous beach parks owned and maintained by the City
and County of Honolulu. The 76-acre park is only a few minutes west of Waikiki on Ala Moana Boulevard
and is a favorite among the local residents. It is usually filled with people during weekends who spend
hours at the park swimming, surfing, fishing, playing outdoor games, and having family picnics. The beach
park has plenty of shaded areas, picnic tables, a white sand beach, shower and toilet facilities. There
are coconut trees and a number of other shaded trees that have been planted within the park. The park is
well maintained by the City. Within the park is a large open parking space where visitors can park their
vehicles.
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Honolulu's Chinatown -
This webpage portrays Honolulu's Chinatown which has been described as one of Hawaii's most exciting and
mysterious neighborhood. The historic district is located in downtown Honolulu, and has long been a popular
gathering place for local residents and visitors. Located between Nuuanu Stream and Nuuanu Avenue, Chinatown
at one time was the center of Chinese cultural contact on the island. It was also once the center of
Honolulu commerce. Chinatown is where the city shopped, ate, and played before the neighborhood fell on
hard times. Today, with an influx of new residents and an infusion of public and private money, this 15-block
downtown district is alive again.
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The MckBrats Webpage -
This webpage is envisioned to serve as a means of bringing closer together childhood friends, neighbors,
and classmates (or better known as "McBrats") who used to live in Fort William McKinley (now Fort Bonifacio).
The Fort is a Philippine military installation located in Makati City which is a suburb of Metro Manila,
Philippines. This webpage is also intended to serve as a means or tool for fostering camaderie and
friendship among fellow McBrats, keeping each other updated on their current lives, sharing their personal
experiences, as well as helping and supporting each other, and at the same time allowing each one to
reminisce and cherish memories of their early childhood and young adult life in the Fort. This webpage
was created in March of 2007.
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Landmarks & Scenic Sites of the City of Baguio -
This website portrays Baguio City's landmarks and scenic sites such as: Burnham Park, Mines View Park,
Camp John Hay, Lourdes Grotto, Wright Park, Baguio Catholic Cathedral, Philippine Military Academy,
Bell Church, Baguio Public Market, Tam-Awan Village and other favorite and popular attractions frequently
visited by local and foreign tourists. Nearby landmarks such Ambuklao and Binga Dam are also portrayed.
This website was created in December of 2002.
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Aerial Photographs of Honolulu -
In this webpage are portrayed some aerial photographs taken around the island of Oahu. Depicted are
different areas, districts, and familiar landmarks such as downtown Honolulu, Waikiki District, Ala Moana
Beach Park, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, and others. Photography was undertaken by the HAWAIIAN WEBMASTER on March
10, 2001 on board a 6-seater seaplane, "Fantasy Island," which was chartered for 60 minutes to fly around
the island at mid-afternoon. Color film was used during photographs and the prints were subsequently
scanned into digital images for portrayal in this webpage. This webpage was created in April of 2001.
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BGH School of Nursing Class 62 Reunion -
A webpage portraying the 2007 reunion of the Class of 1962, Baguio General Hospital School of Nursing. This
reunion, which was attended by 16 classmates and their respective spouses, was held on board the Caribbean
Princess. They went on a seven-day cruise of the eastern Caribbean with ports of call at St. Maarten/St. Martin,
St. Thomas, and the Princess Cays. Portrayed in the webpage are the individual pictures of the classmates and
the different pictures taken on board ship and at the three ports of call. Also portrayed is their cruise
diary, contact information of the 16 classmates, and a write-up about the ports of call with accompanying
photographs. This webpage was created in June of 2007.
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Celebrating Christmas & New Year in Honolulu -
Christmas is celebrated in most countries around the world, owing to the spread of Christianity and Western
culture. Here in Honolulu, we do celebrate Christmas and the coming of the New Year as well.
Christmas celebration takes the form of various other traditions and customs, many of which were influenced
by ancient winter festivals. In many countries, such as in the Philippines, the United States, and Canada,
Christmas traditions include the display of Nativity scenes and Christmas trees, the exchange of gifts and
cards, and the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Popular Christmas themes include the promotion of
goodwill, giving, compassion, and quality family time. This webpage was created to show how we celebrate
the Christmas Season here in paradise. This webpage was created in February of 2007.
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A Visit to The U.S. Military Academy at West Point -
A webpage portraying The United States Military Academy which is also known as West Point, or simply USMA.
West Point was first a military post under the command of Benedict Arnold. It was stablished in 1802 and
is the oldest military academy in the United States. It is located at West Point, New York, on a scenic
overlook of the Hudson River, about 50 miles (80 km) north of New York City. Occupying over 16,000 acres
(65 kmē), it is one of the largest school campuses in the world. The post itself was first occupied in
1778, and it is thus the oldest continuously occupied military post in the United States. Its students
are referred to as cadets. Also portrayed in this webpage are some photographs taken during our visit to
the Academy. This webpage was created in July of 2007.
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Waikiki Beach -
Known as Hawaii's visitor mecca, Waikiki is the heart if not the soul of the local tourist industry,
where a substantial portion of the State's 6,000,000 annual visitors spend their vacation. Waikiki has
always been a dream destination for people from all over the world. On weekends especially, Waikiki
beach is alive with surf & canoe riders, and swimmers. Waikiki is reputed to be the most famous beach
and is said to be "among the most exquisite, lively, and overdeveloped tropical beach in the world."
The beach is one and one-half miles of exquisite white sands and crystal clear blue waters which can
be enjoyed by every level of swimmer or surfer. It has been the backdrop for Hollywood movies and the
starting place for many a romance. While the beach is a suntanner's paradise, the warm waters are
perfect for snorkeling, surfing or just floating on an inflatable raft.
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MIT Castle & Cardinal Alumni Association -
A webpage portraying the members of the Mapua Institute of Technology (MIT) Castle & Cardinal Alumni Association,
Incorporated. The members are graduates of the different classes of the Institute's Advanced ROTC (Reserved Officers
Training Corps) program and who have organized themselves for the purpose of promoting fellowship and camaraderie.
The majority of the members have served in different branches of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and some have
attained their one-star rank as Brigadier General. The group meets regularly in different designated venues within
Metro Manila where they discuss their projects, goals, and objectives. The association has its own elected officers
who provide direction and guidance for its members.
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ALASKA: The Land of the Midnight Sun -
This Website is a narrative account by Juny P. La Putt of what he and his wife Nena visited and saw during their
5-day land tour (June 4 thru 9, 2008) of Alaska and the 7-day cruise (June 9 thru 14, 2008) they took on board
the Island Princess from Whittier, Alaska down to Vancouver, British Columbia. Numerous photographs accompany
each topic listed and are presented by way of a slideshow. During their cruise they had stops at the following
ports of call: Skagway, Juneau, and Ketchikan which are featured in this Website. Also included are the other
places visited by Juny & Nena in British Columbia and Oregon right after their Alaska Tour & Cruise.
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A Tour of the Island of Alcatraz -
A webpage portraying the Island of Alcatraz. Alcatraz Island is located in the middle of San Francisco Bay
in California. The island was formerly used as a military stockade and later as a maximum security prison.
Alcatraz has been home to bank robbers and murderers, Confederate sailors, "renegade" Indians and military
deserters. Today, the island is a historic site supervised by the National Park Service as part of the Golden
Gate National Recreation Area and is open to tours. Alcatraz is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Its
name comes from the Spanish word for the gannet, a kind of seabird. The island is also known as "The Rock,"
and it was featured in a movie of the same name. It is home to the now abandoned prison, the oldest operating
lighthouse on the West Coast of the United States, early military fortifications, and natural features such
as rock pools, a seabird colony, and unique views of the coastline.
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