Address: Sitio Naglabas, Brgy. Pagkalinawan, Jala-jala, Rizal
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Jala-Jala Retreat House and Training Center is an ideal venue for weddings, dedications, reunions, spiritual retreats, corporate programs affairs, trainings, seminars and more. JJRHTC covers nine hectares of land with the following facilities and amenities: three-storey building, ten cabins, kitchen and mess halls, recreational areas, team building area, gazebos and other activities upon request such as jungle survival lesson, mountain trekking, horseback riding and catering.
Address: Brgy. Bagumbong, Jala-Jala, Rizal
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Widely popular among the locals, Santong Lugar is a place of pilgrimage for religious enthusiasts and those who offer prayer to God. The story states that on May 1909, people were cutting woods and lumber when they failed to sell one of the lumbers they cut. One of the townsfolk took the lumber and brought it up the mountain. On June 4, 1909, when he cut the lumber, an image of the Virgin Mary accordingly appeared. Later on, this piece of lumber was brought to a chapel atop the mountain and was called Our Lady of the Virgin of Maulawin.
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Brgy. Tabon Mainit, Isla Ng Talim Cainta
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Tata Raul Funilas, a scupltor and poet, living in the Island of Talim, has been widely popular, not only in the Philippines but also outside of the country, because of his fascinating works in Literature and Art. He has been sculpting artworks for different government and non-government agencies together with other well-renowned artists. Some of his collaborated works include scultures in the University of the Philippines, the McArthur arrival in Leyte, Samat in Bataan, and many others. Furthermore, he has been writing poetry of love and life and has been considered as a historian of the Island of Talim and its long-lost language. His works has been recognized in the Talaang Ginto and has been a member of Bigkis Sining Binangonan Artists Group for a long time.
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Barangay San Pedro, Morong Rizal
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Located in Barangay San Pedro, the Town Plaza is just in front of Morong's old Municipal Building. This building was the former seat of the office of the governor of Rizal during the Distrito Politica de Morong, also known as the "Commandancia". The Town Plaza includes statues of famous people, one of them was Tomas Claudio, a war hero during World War I. He fought during the war when he was sent to Cantigy, France and the Tomas Claudio Memorial School was established as a tribute to him on 1921.
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Hunters ROTC Ave., Cainta
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The Hunters ROTC Guerillas Memorial Shrine or also known as “Bantayog ng Mga Bayani” is a sculptural art work of F. Hernandez. It was located in San Juan, Cainta Rizal. If the interested tourist wants to see this shrine and they came from Ortigas or Edsa, they can take a jeepney or bus bound to Taytay, Angono, or Binangonan via Highway. Same thing if the travelers came from Sta.Lucia Mall, ride a jeep bound to Binangonan or Angono. If they are coming from Our Lady of Light Parish Church Cainta, it is just a meter away and a nice walk towards the shrine.
The monument depicts the lives of Filipino and American soldiers who fought against the Japanese Empire. During the Japanese occupation in the year 1942 to 1945 many of the Filipinos sacrificed their lives to fight for their country and their freedom. People who see the shrine will somehow feel the story behind the monument and its murals. These murals include the Japanese Invasion in 1942, Guerilla Secret Assembly, The Great Heroes in War, The “Good” Defector, Mission: Surveillance and Provide Food Supply, Saving a U.S Pilot, Rolling Troops Camp, Receiving Arms and Supply, The Leyte Lending in October 1944, Arising to Victory, Liberation of Cainta in February 22, 1945, The Friendship Day, and the Happy National Heroes Day which was celebrated last August 26, 2013.
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Brgy. Libid, Binangonan Rizal
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Mt. Calvary can be found in Barangay Libid, Binangonan, Rizal. Just a few minutes ride from the town’s Parish Church or 30 minutes walk from the town proper up to the top of the Mt. Calvary (Kalbaryo). Climbing it is both fantastic and very fulfilling experience. With more than 288 steps, anyone can appreciate a majestic view of the town and the Lake, accentuated by the image of the Blessed Virgin and a large Cross at the top of the hill. The Cross stands 15 feet from its base which can be seen by the majority of the townsfolk. In front of it rests the image of the Virgin Mary encased in a thick transparent glass display. The two symbolic (or sacred) landmarks are regularly maintained.
The Cross is known not only for its religious significance, but also for its historical value. Legend has it that a cross-shaped rock suddenly grew a top the hill but was subsequently destroyed by lightning and earthquake. To commemorate the supernatural occurrence, the people of the town built a wooden cross in 1972 which was then replaced by steel-made material which still stands today. In the same hill, an old chapel was once built but only its ruins remain at present. According to the local officials, approximately 44,000 pilgrims visit this religious place during the holy week.
Pilgrims, tourists, and locals never falter or even get tired of ascending the Calvary trail, knowing that the experience is very worthwhile. The feel of fresh air blowing highlighted by the calm and serene ambience of the place is just an unbelievable pleasure.
The stunningly panoramic scenery of the town area and the Laguna de Bay provides relief and viewing bonus to all visitors.
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Cardona Rizal
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Heroes’ Park is located at Cardona, Rizal just beside the Municipal Hall. It is an old park, simple but unique place because of its history. This park was built to honor the veteran soldier who fought for our country
Heroes’ Park has a statue of Jose Rizal as well as Nemi Miranda’s creation of the Philippines as a mother with her fallen son. The artists depicted the sculpture as a tribute to those who gave their lives for the freedom of many.
Travelling from Antipolo, Heroes’ Park in Cardona is very accessible. The environment is comfortable for tourists. It is small Park but park enthusiasts will be amazed with the place because of the atmosphere. This place is ideal for family, friends and lovers who want to catch up while having fun together. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the nature while having a glimpse of the history through the statues and ambiance.
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265A Doña Aurora St, Angono, 1930 Rizal
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The Angono Mural Street is an array of mural / sculptured walls depicting the famous paintings of National Artist Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco. Most of the murals are representations of rural life, seen along Dona Aurora Street of Brgy. Poblacion Itaas, Angono, Rizal.
Along the Mural Street of Angono, tourist will be amazed on how an ordinary street was transformed to become attractive and historic. This is due to the creativity within the artistic sculptures on the walls and houses. Truly, breathtaking beauty and art will greet travelers and visitors of Angono’s treasured street.
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Morong Rizal
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Rafael Pachecoa resident of Morong, Rizal has a unique way of expressing his artistic talent. He uses this fingers and palms in creating outstanding pieces of art. He can make a masterpiece in just 5 minutes or less. His favorite genre of art is the underwater scene usually of kois and gold fish. Through his unique painting style, he was recognized here and abroad as the "Father of Finger and Palm Painting in the Philippines"
The world-renown artist conducts workshops in Barangay Bumbongan’s Uugong Park where art practitioners are inspired by luscious greens sprawling in the mountains, and cascading waterfalls. The orchestra of roaring rapids echoing in the gorge branded the park’s name, “u-ugong”, a Tagalog term which means “echoing”.
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267 Doña Nieves St, Sto. Nino, Angono Rizal
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The Blanco Family Art Museum is located at 321 Ibanez Street, Angono, Rizal. The Museum was founded by the prominent artist Jose “Pitok” U. Rizal, He was born on March 19, 1932 in Angono, Rizal. He was married to Loreta Patario Perez also from Angono having seven children, namely Glenn, Noel, Michael, Joy, John, Kaye and Peter Paul who inherited the skills their father has. Even the grandchildren are also practicing to become painters.
What is interesting about the place is that all members of the family are well-renowned artists since way back their childhood. The Museum is divided into several sections according to the name of the artists and their artworks, with brief but definitive description about their art lifestyle. The family has been going around the globe attending and conducting exhibits for art enthusiasts and the likes.
As tourists to go to the Blanco Family Art Museum, they will be amazed with their paintings, with impressive skills coming from their childhood years up to their last and present artworks. The Blanco Family is still admired for their creativity and passion in painting.
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Pililla Rizal
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Located just outside the archway of the entrance to the Saint Mary Magdalene Parish in Pililla, Rizal, the famous old Bahay na Bato has been popular, not only to local enthusiasts, but also to filmmakers, tourists, and historical explorers. The house is said to have been around since the time of the Spanish era when the Philippines was still under their regime.
Bahay na Bato has been known to popular culture because of its ancient aesthetics and its architectural layout. Because of this, different movies portraying old Spanish environment and horror adaptations of Filipino folklore is said to have been filmed at the place.
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