Scenic Sunday # 111 : Vicente de Lara Park Grounds (5 of 5)

Tribute to the Slain Members of the Press
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

Traveling will never be complete with out checking out the public parks where locals converge. for the next 4 weeks, starting 01st of August 2010, ill be featuring the grounds of Vicente de Lara Park.

Vicente de Lara is the former governor of the province. This was park was formerly called Gen. Douglas MacArthur Park. People said that when Gen Douglas Mac Arthur left Corregidor Island (in the province of Cavite), he landed in Cagayan de Oro en-route to Australia.

Local folks go here for a game of Badminton or to jog or just to meet. Expos and trade fairs are also held here. This park as of this writing is still under renovation. that is why every time I pay a visit a new attraction amazes me.

This final scene I want to share to you made my heart weep. It is really sad to know that a person who once wrote the news will be written in the news. Each brass plates in the left side of the photo represents one slain member of the press. Written(engraved) on each plate are names, news agency and its location. My condolences and my tribute to those who once spread the reality of our society.

---

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Vicente de Lara Park, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 28th of April 2010

Scenic Sunday # 110 : Vicente de Lara Park Grounds (4 of 5)

Chess at the park
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

Traveling will never be complete with out checking out the public parks where locals converge. for the next 4 weeks, starting 01st of August 2010, ill be featuring the grounds of Vicente de Lara Park.

Vicente de Lara is the former governor of the province. This was park was formerly called Gen. Douglas MacArthur Park. People said that when Gen Douglas Mac Arthur left Corregidor Island (in the province of Cavite), he landed in Cagayan de Oro en-route to Australia.

Local folks go here for a game of Badminton or to jog or just to meet. Expos and trade fairs are also held here. This park as of this writing is still under renovation. that is why every time I pay a visit a new attraction amazes me.

This fourth scene I want to share to you is my personal favorite. A friendly game of chess is always an attraction to this side of the park. Normally chess is played in a silent area to let each player have a full concentration of the game. but on this area, its normal to be silent then a big laugh of cheers and merriment will also be heard from time to time. and it seems no one is bothered to these occasional noise, maybe its part of the game.

---

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Vicente de Lara Park, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 28th of April 2010

Scenic Sunday # 109 : Vicente de Lara Park Grounds (3 of 5)

Heritage of Misamis Oriental
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

Traveling will never be complete with out checking out the public parks where locals converge. for the next five (5) weeks, starting 01st of August 2010, ill be featuring the grounds of Vicente de Lara Park.

Vicente de Lara is the former governor of the province. This was park was formerly called Gen. Douglas MacArthur Park. People said that when Gen Douglas Mac Arthur left Corregidor Island (in the province of Cavite), he landed in Cagayan de Oro en-route to Australia.

Local folks go here for a game of Badminton or to jog or just to meet. Expos and trade fairs are also held here. This park as of this writing is still under renovation. that is why every time I pay a visit a new attraction amazes me.

The third scene I want to share to you is this photo, the Heritage of Misamis Oriental

This sculpture showcases the contribution of the people of Misamis Oriental to the nation and to its next generation.

---

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Vicente de Lara Park, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 28th of April 2010

Scenic Sunday # 108 : Vicente de Lara Park Grounds (2 of 5)

Salakot Arch
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

Traveling will never be complete with out checking out the public parks where locals converge. for the next five (5) weeks, starting 01st of August 2010, ill be featuring the grounds of Vicente de Lara Park.

Vicente de Lara is the former governor of the province. This was park was formerly called Gen. Douglas MacArthur Park. People said that when Gen Douglas Mac Arthur left Corregidor Island (in the province of Cavite), he landed in Cagayan de Oro en-route to Australia.

Local folks go here for a game of Badminton or to jog or just to meet. Expos and trade fairs are also held here. This park as of this writing is still under renovation. that is why every time I pay a visit a new attraction amazes me.

The second scene I want to share to you is this photo, the this Salakot Arch.

Honestly, I don't know what do local folks call this feature. I just called it Salakot which is the Filipino term for a native hat. In some events, this arch is serves as a events' stage or VIP grandstand. on times that there's no events, people make use of it as a shade for meetings. every morning near to this arch is where people do their jogging, aerobic workouts or a game of badminton.

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Vicente de Lara Park, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 28th of April 2010

Scenic Sunday # 107 : Vicente de Lara Park Grounds (1 of 5)

Provincial Capitol of Misamis Oriental
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

Traveling will never be complete with out checking out the public parks where locals converge. for the next five (5) weeks, starting 01st of August 2010, ill be featuring the grounds of Vicente de Lara Park of Cagayan de Oro City.

Vicente de Lara is the former governor of the province. This park was formerly called Gen. Douglas MacArthur Park. People said that when Gen Douglas Mac Arthur left Corregidor Island (in the province of Cavite), he landed in Cagayan de Oro en-route to Australia.

Local folks go here for a game of Badminton or to jog or just to meet their friends. Expos and trade fairs are also held here. This park as of this writing is still under renovation. that is why every time I pay a visit a new attraction amazes me.

The first scene I want to share to you is this photo, the Provincial Capitol Building. Cagayan de Oro is the province's capital and of Northern Mindanao. Every time I go to a provincial capital, I see to it that i have a glimpse and a photo of its Capitol and of its City (or town) Hall.

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Vicente de Lara Park, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 28th of April 2010

Scenic Sunday # 106 : Divisoria Monuments 4 of 4

Magsaysay Monument
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

One famous landmark in Cagayan de Oro City is the place called "divisoria". Divisoria got its name, from what i heard and read, from the word 'divider'. that place became a divider when a huge fire razed the place. but now, that said divider is somewhat a big center island for the streets of T. Neri and R.Abejuela.

Divisoria is where people meet, to dine, to shop or just passing by to and from work or home. Every friday and saturday nights, the entire place becomes a huge market place, commonly called "divisoria night market". its has shoes, bags, apparel, food & drinks, and other merchandises.

appart from its people, commodities and sights, there is 7 unnoticeable landmarks that divisoria had. these are: an amphitheater - which is under renovation; a tourism office; a big gazebo called "Kiosko"- for events that needs a stage; and four (4) heroes monuments.

my entry will focus on these monuments which for me, makes Divisoria more scenic.

this is the monument for Ramon Magsaysay, the past President of the Philippines.

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 11th of January 2010

Scenic Sunday # 105 : Divisoria Monuments 3 of 4

Bonifacio Monument
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

One famous landmark in Cagayan de Oro City is the place called "divisoria". Divisoria got its name, from what i heard and read, from the word 'divider'. that place became a divider when a huge fire razed the place. but now, that said divider is somewhat a big center island for the streets of T. Neri and R.Abejuela.

Divisoria is where people meet, to dine, to shop or just passing by to and from work or home. Every friday and saturday nights, the entire place becomes a huge market place, commonly called "divisoria night market". its has shoes, bags, apparel, food & drinks, and other merchandises.

appart from its people, commodities and sights, there is 7 unnoticeable landmarks that divisoria had. these are: an amphitheater - which is under renovation; a tourism office; a big gazzebo called "Kiosko"- for events that needs a stage; and four (4) heroes monuments.

my entry will focus on these monuments which for me, makes Divisoria more scenic.

this is the monument for national hero Andres Bonifacio.

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 11th of January 2010

Scenic Sunday # 104 : Divisoria Monuments 2 of 4

Borja Monument
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

One famous landmark in Cagayan de Oro City is the place called "divisoria". Divisoria got its name, from what i heard and read, from the word 'divider'. that place became a divider when a huge fire razed the place. but now, that said divider is somewhat a big center island for the streets of of T. Neri and R.Abejuela.

Divisoria is where people meet, to dine, to shop or just passing by to and from work or home. Every friday and saturday nights, the entire place becomes a huge market place, commonly called "divisoria night market". its has shoes, bags, apparel, food & drinks, and other merchandises.

appart from its people, commodities and sights, there is 7 unnoticeable landmarks that divisoria had. these are: an amphitheater - which is under renovation; a tourism office; a big gazebo called "Kiosko"- for events that needs a stage; and four (4) heroes monuments.

my entry will focus on these monuments which for me, makes Divisoria more scenic.

this is the monument for Justiniano R. Borja,the Mayor of Cagayan de Oro City from 1954 to 1964.

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 11th of January 2010

Scenic Sunday # 103 : Divisoria Monuments 1 of 4

Rizal Monument
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

One famous landmark in Cagayan de Oro City is the place called "divisoria". Divisoria got its name, from what i heard and read, from the word 'divider'. that place became a divider when a huge fire razed the place. but now, that said divider is somewhat a big center island for the streets of T. Neri and R.Abejuela.

Divisoria is where people meet, to dine, to shop or just passing by to and from work or home. Every friday and saturday nights, the entire place becomes a huge market place, commonly called "divisoria night market". its has shoes, bags, apparel, food & drinks, and other merchandises.

appart from its people, commodities and sights, there is 7 unnoticeable landmarks that divisoria had. these are: an amphiteather - which is under renovation; a tourism office; a big gazebo called "Kiosko"- for events that needs a stage; and four (4) heroes monuments.

my entry will focus on these monuments which for me, makes Divisoria more scenic.

this is the monument for the National hero, Jose Rizal.

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 11th of January 2010

Scenic Sunday # 75

Gaston Park
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

this is Cagayan de Oro City's Main Plaza. a friend said that years before, it was filled of people from all walks of life every night specialy on weekends and sundays since its near the Cagayan de Oro Cathedral ( the tower on the photo).

when i visited this, it its still under renovation. i just hope that when its done, it will be bustling and filled with people just the years before.

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Gaston Park
Fernandez, St., Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 1st of September 2009

Scenic Sunday # 74

Divine Mercy Shrine
Ulaliman, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

Situated on top of a hill, overlooking the Malajacar Bay. it has about 180 step staircase from road to the statue's base. the statute stands 50feet making it the the tallest Divine Mercy Shrine in Asia.

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Divine Mercy Shrine
Ulaliman, El Salvador, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 30th of August 2009

Scenic Sunday # 73 : my 1st Pilgrimage Tour @ Cagayan de Oro (part 5 of 5)

RER Church

Façade

Altar

Patron Saint : Sacred Heart of Jesus
Shrine : Archdiocesan Shrine of the Holy Eucharist / Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
RER Church
Vamenta Ave.,
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 29th of August 2009

Scenic Sunday # 72 : my 1st Pilgrimage Tour @ Cagayan de Oro (part 4 of 5)

Eco Church

Façade

Altar

Patron Saint : Saint Isidore the Laborer
Feast Day : 15th of May

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Eco Church
Barangay Kauswagan,
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 29th of August 2009

Scenic Sunday # 71 : my 1st Pilgrimage Tour @ Cagayan de Oro (part 3 of 5)

Fatima Chapel

Façade

Altar

Patron Saint : Our Lady of Fatima
Feast Day : 13th of May

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Fatima Chapel
Velez St.,
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 29th of August 2009

Scenic Sunday # 70 : my 1st Pilgrimage Tour @ Cagayan de Oro (part 2 of 5)

Nazareno Parish

Façade

Altar

Patron Saint : Black Nazarene
Feast Day : 09 January

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Nazareno Parish
CM Recto Ave.,
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 29th of August 2009

Scenic Sunday # 69 : my 1st Pilgrimage Tour @ Cagayan de Oro (part 1 of 5)

Cagayan de Oro Cathedral

Façade

Altar

Seat of Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro
Patron Saint : Saint Augustine of Hippo
Feast Day : 28 August

Photo herein is captured using
Canon Powershot A580 in
Cagayan de Oro Cathedral
Fernandez St.,
Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines
last 29th of August 2009