UMAP Discovery Camp 2016
University Mobility in Asia and the Pacific (UMAP)
1. Name of Project:
2. Organizer:

3. Dates:
4. Venues:

UMAP Discovery Camp 2016
Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Philippines
De La Salle University (DLSU), Philippines
Lyceum of the Philippines (LPU), Batangas
Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), Philippines
July 30 - August 7, 2016
De La Salle University (DLSU), Philippines
Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU-B), Batangas
Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU), Philippines

5. Theme of the UMAP Discovery Camp 2016: Building Environmental and Cultural Awarenessin the Asia Pacific Region, Through Philippine Indigenous Environment, Culture and Arts
6. Rationale and BackgroundThe effects of climate change are here and now. After being provided scientificinformation by leading scientists worldwide, we are now feeling its full wrath. The Asia PacificRegion and the rest of the world witnessed how Typhoon Haiyan (Local name, Yolanda)
wreaked havoc in several Provinces in Southern Philippines back in 2013. More recently,
Tropical Cyclone Winston said to have been the most powerful in the Southern Hemisphere hit
hard the island state of Fiji.
The challenge for us in this part of the world is not necessarily for residents to become
more environmentally aware, but how to be more climates resilient. Given the tons of scientific
data as well as simplified climate related information available on social media, how do we
make sure that these will help us to be better prepared to face climate realities? In a culturally
diverse region, how can we now see our differences and similarities, using the lens of climate
resiliency?
Higher education institutions play a major role in preparing the youth to face thischallenge. Hence, the Philippines is hosting of the UMAP Discovery Camp 2016 with the theme“Building Environmental and Cultural Awareness in the Asia Pacific Region, through Philippine
Indigenous Environment, Culture and Arts.” Bringing together 50 university students from Asia
Pacific countries, this two-week interactive, educational camp is designed to enhance theparticipants’ Knowledge, Skills and Attitude on the concepts on Climate Realities and Resiliency,
as well as experience and appreciate cultural diversity in the arts, cuisine, music and dance.

16. Objectives
a. To provide a venue and an opportunity where university students can experience ameaningful and enjoyable exchange of significant information on relevant environmental
issues in our society
b. To gain knowledge and understanding of the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines andthe unique culture of its indigenous peoplec. To build a strong community promoting the UMAP programs and activities
d. To promote friendship and cooperation among the youth in the Asia Pacific regions
7. Participants:
a. 30 international students (UMAP Member countries)
b. 20 local students (UMAP Member HEIs in the Philippines)
8. Qualifications and Requirements:a. A bonafide student of a UMAP Member university/collegeb. Age, between 18-23 years old, as of July 15, 2016
c. Must possess a good command of the English language
d. Friendly personality and willingness to participate and contribute to the UMAP Discovery
Programe. Leadership and enthusiasm for learning new thingsf. Special talents and skills will be an advantage
g. Physically fit to travel
9. Financial Support:
All expenses during the program (accommodations, local transportation and meals), will be
provided by the Commission on Higher Education, Philippines.
The cost of travel and other expenses incurred from the home university to the UMAP
Discovery venue are the full responsibility of the participants. Participants are likewise
responsible for their own medical/travel insurance coverage.
10. Schedule of Activities: (Please refer below)
11. Group, Plenary Sessions and Types of Activities:
a. Forum Workshop and Field Trip on Environment and Climate Resiliency
b. Forum Workshop on Arts and Dancec. Forum Workshop and Study Visit on Philippine Cuisine and Arts
d. Heritage Toure. Cultural Presentations
f. Mini-Presentations on Local Indigenous Environment, Culture and Arts2

12. Expected Outcomes:a. Global skills and Cross-cultural communication skills
b. Multi-cultural competencec. Environmental awareness, in relation to marine protectiond. Multi-cultural adaptability and climate resiliency
13. Dates to remember: （日程については国内委員会からの案内に従ってください）
Deadline of Application Submission
June 24, 2016
Announcement of Accepted Applicants
July 1, 2016
Deadline of Online Confirmation Registration July 8, 2016
14. For any inquiries, please contact:
Atty. Lily Freida M. Milla
Director III
International Affairs Staff
Commission on Higher Education
UMAP National Secretariat, Philippines
Tel/Fax: +63 2 441 07 50
Email: ias@ched.gov.ph; iasched@gmail.com

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PROGRAMME
Draft Program
UMAP Discovery Camp 2016
July 30 - August 7, 2016
Philippines
DAY 1 Saturday 30 July 2016
Arrival of All Delegates
Check in at Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle, Manila, Philippines
Welcome DINNER and UMAP Night at International Hall,
Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle, Manila, Philippines
Dress Code: Smart Casual
DAY 2 Sunday 31 July 2016
Metro Manila Tour
Dress Code: Casual Wear
Metro Manila or Metropolitan Manila is the national capital region of the Philippines located in
Luzon, one of the three main geographical divisions of the country. It’s a megacity with a huge
appetite for fun. From its historic neighbourhoods to the outrageous housing developments,
Metro Manila is a maze of vibrant energy with bits of calm in between. Weave your way
through this mighty megalopolis, made up of 16 cities which are Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati,
Malabon, Mandaluyong, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay, Pasig,
Quezon, San Juan, Taguig, Valenzuela, and Pateros.
In Manila, the participants will be visiting the Luneta Park, Intramuros, Casa Manila, National
Museum and Ayala Museum.
DAY 3 Monday 1 August 2016
Workshop: Ensuring Climate Resiliency through Education and Culture
Dress Code: Smart Casual
7:00-8:00am
BREAKFAST
8:00-8:30am
Registration of participants
Secretariat

48:30- 9:00 am

Opening Ceremonies
National Anthem
Ecumenical Prayer
Opening Number
Welcome and Opening Remarks

Br. Raymundo Suplido FSC,
President DLSU

Presentation of Conference
Objectives

Ms. Ma. Lourdes Melegrito,
Conference Chair

Introduction of the First Speaker

Ms. Glorife Samodio,
Conference Co-Chairperson
Atty. Lucille Karen Malilong,
Chair, Cultural Heritage
Committee, National
Commission for Culture andthe Arts (NCCA)

9:00-10:00 am

Ensuring Climate Resiliency through
Education and Culture

10:00-10:10 am
10:10-10:15 am

SNACKS
Introduction of the Second Speaker

10:15-11:15am

Linking Culture and Disaster and Risk
Management through the Lens of the
Indigenous People: The Mt. KitangladExperience

11:15-11:20pm

Introduction of the Third Speaker

11:20-12:00 NN

Role of the Campus Sustainability
Office in Climate Resiliency

12:00-1:00pm
1:00-1:30pm
1:30-1:35pm

LUNCH
Performance
Introduction of the Fourth Speaker5

Ms. Glorife Samodio,
Conference Co-Chairperson
Ms. Easterluna Canoy
Executive Director, KitangladIntegrated NGOs (KIN); andMr. Waway Saway Talaandig
Artist and Environmental
Advocate
Ms. Glorife Samodio,
Conference Co-Chairperson
Mr. Antonio Maralit,
Director, Campus
Sustainability Office, DLSUDe La Salle Innersoul
Ms. Glorife Samodio,
Conference Co-Chairperson

1:35-2:15 pm

2:15-2:30 pm
2:30-2:40pm
2:40-3:30pm

Role of Mangroves as an appropriate
Climate Adaptation Strategy: A
milestone of the Lasallian One Million
Trees and Beyond (OMTB) Project
OPEN FORUM
Instructions for the Small Group
Discussion
Small Group Discussion

3:30-3:45pm
3:45-4:30pm
4:30-4:45pm

SNACKS
Plenary presentation of groups
Instructions for the Field Visit to Lian,
Batangas

4:45-5:00pm

Closing Remarks

Mr. Mark Joseph Tinao,
Coordinator Campus
Sustainability Office, DLSU
Ms. Glorife Samodio,
Conference Co-Chairperson
ERIO and CAO coordinators
as Group facilitators
Mr. Mark Joseph Tinao,
Coordinator Campus
Sustainability Office, DLSU
Dr. Alvin Culaba,
Executive Director, External
Relations andInternationalization Office,DLSU

630-8:00pm
DINNERDAY 4 Tuesday 2 August 2016
Workshop: Ensuring Climate Resiliency through Education and Culture
Dress Code: Casual Wear (AM) Swimming Clothes (PM)Two-Night Accommodation Stay: Lyceum of the Philippines University-Batangas Dormitory
5:00-5:30am
5:30-8:30am
8:30-9:00am

Assembly at DLSU South Gate
Travel from DLSU Manila to Lian,
Batangas
Mangrove Orientation by the
Municipal Environment and Natural
Resources Office (MENRO)

9:00-9:30am

Activity Do’s and Don’ts

9:30-11:30am

Mangrove Activity

11:30-12:00nn
12:00-1:30pm

Wash up
Solidarity LUNCH

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Mr. Alvin Jonson, Head,
MENRO
Mr. Ariel Casihan, President,
Kingfisher Association
Mr. Mark Joseph Tinao,
Coordinator, Campus
Sustainability Office, DLSU

1:30-2:30pm
2:30- 2:45pm
2:45 – 5:30pm

Processing of activity
Instructions for the next day’s activity
Travel from Lian, Batangas to
Batangas City, Batangas
5:30-630pm
Arrival and Check in at Lyceum of thePhilippines Dormitory
630-8:00pm
DINNERDay 5 Wednesday 3 August 2016
Forum Workshop on Arts and Dance
Venue: Lyceum of the Philippines University Batangas
Dress Code: Smart Casual
7:00-8:00 am
8:00- 8:05 am
8:06- 8:10 am

BREAKFAST
Doxology
Opening Remarks

8:11- 8:15 am

Message

8:16- 8:20 am

Statement of Purpose

8:21- 8:25 am

Introduction of the First Speaker

8:26- 8:55 am

Understanding Arts and its role in
ASEAN Integration from theperspective of a Cultural Worker
Intermission Number
BreakWorkshop 1
Introduction of the Second Speaker

8:56-9:00 am
9:00-9:30 am
9:30-9:45 am
9:46-9:50 am
9:51-10:15 am

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Dance as an integral part of Culture,
Customs and Traditions and its

LPU Vocal Harmonics
Dr. Esmenia R. Javier,
Executive Vice President &Vice President for
Academics and Research,
LPU-B
Dr. Peter P. Laurel
University President, LPU-B
Dr. Leon R. Ramos Jr.
Executive Director, Linkages
and International Affairs
Dr. Reynalda Garcia
Dean, College of Education,
Arts and Sciences
Ferdinand Isleta
Head, Art Section, NCCA
Lyceum Dance Machine
Dr. Roselie B. Alday
Dean, College of Computer
Studies
Josefina Guillen
Chair, National Committee

10:16-10:30 am
10:31-10 35 am

Contribution to Building Global
CompetitivenessWorkshop 2Intermission Number

10:36-10:40 am

Introduction of the Third Speaker

10:41-11: 00 am

Commonalities of Movements, Danceand Music of Asian Dances

11:01-11:15 am
11:16-11: 20 am

Workshop 3
Intermission Number

11:21- 11:30 am
11:31- 1:00 pm
1:01-1:15 pm
1:16- 1:20 pm

Recap of AM Session
LUNCH
Ice breaker
Introduction of the Fourth Speaker

1:21-1:45 pm

Introduction to the Diverse andColourful Philippine Dances

1:46-2:00 pm
2:01- 2:05 pm

Workshop 4Intermission Number

2:06-2:10 pm

Introduction of the Fifth Speaker

2:11-2:30 pm

Arts as Common Knowledge

2:31- 2:45 pm
2:46- 3:00 pm

Workshop 5Intermission Number

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on Dance, NCCA
Lahing Batangan Dance
TroupeMr. Joseph Deligero
Director, Strategic
Communications and Alumni
Affairs
Marciano Viri
Ramon Obusan Folkloric
Group
Vianne Lejero
Tuklas Tinig 2015 Champion

Dr. Maribeth G. Buenviaje
Dean, College of Business
Administration
Rodel Fronda
President, Philippine Folk
Dance Society
Okiyo Godbless Funebi
Champion, Foreign Students
Got Talent
Dr. Conrado I. Dotong
Head, Planning and Quality
Assurance Office
Dean, College of Engineering
Ronnie Mirabuena
Chief, Audience
Development
Cultural Center of thePhilippines
Lyceum Music Box

3:01- 3:30 pm
3:31- 3:45 pm
3:46- 3:50 pm
3:51- 4:00 pm
4:01- 7:00 pm
7:01 onwards

Break
Recap of PM Session
Photo Opportunity
Closing Remarks
Free Time
DINNERDAY 6 Thursday 4 August 2016
Heritage Tour
Venue: Batangas City
Dress Code: Casual Wear
Batangas is located Southwestern of Luzon in the Philippines. It has 31 municipalities and threecities. The Batangueños’ (local residents) dialect is Tagalog, the main language most Filipinos
use. English is well understood and spoken by most of the natives. Local Metro Manila residents
and tourists make Batangas their favorite get away destination because it is only a 2-3 hour
drive from Manila.
The UMAP Discovery Camp participants will drop by Don Gregorio Agoncillo “White House,”
San Nicolas Ruins (First Taal Church), St. Martin de Tours Basilica, Galleria Taal, Our Lady ofCaysasay Church, Sta. Lucia Well, Taal Public Market and Casa Villavicencio.
7:30-8:30 am
8:30-9:00 am
10:00-10:05 am
10:05-10:55 am

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BREAKFAST
Assembly and Departure for Taal,
Batangas
Arrive in Taal, Batangas
Don Gregorio Agoncillo Colonial
Residence

The stately Americancolonial contains acollection of beautiful
hardwood antiquefurniture pieces andpriceless personal artifacts.
This house is lovingly
preserved by the Don
Gregorio Agoncillo
Foundation in honor of
Gregorio’s daughter
Corazon Agoncillo, a great10:55-11:30 am

San Nicolas Ruins (First Taal Church)

11:30-11:50 am

Taal Lake

11:50-12:15 pm

St. Martin de Tours Basilica

12:15-12:30 pm

Galleria Taal10

benefactress of Taal.
The church was built in
1575 under Augustinian
Friar, Fr. Diego Espina. It
was left in ruins after the
Taal Volcano’s violent
eruption in 1754.
(View the Taal Volcano andLake for photo-ops)
This magnificent ‘larger
than life’ historicalmonument is named after
the patron saint of Taal,Saint Martin de Tours,
whose fiesta is celebrated
every November 11th. The
Basilica’s size and Baroquefaçade is awe inspiring. Its
extraordinary structure iseven more captivating withthe addition of dome
ceilings hand painted withintricate detail. Perhaps themost outstanding element
is the illuminating altar wall
made with shinning sterlingsilver and gold, symbolizing
the sacred liberation of thetabernacle.
Established as a photogallery since 2009displaying the firstcollection of Ginoong &Binibining Taal contestants
posing in formal Filipiñana
costumes. It now houses
the impressive camera
collection of Mr. Manny
Barrion Inumerable datingback to the late 1800’s.

1:00-2:00 pm
2:00-3:00 pm

LUNCH
Our Lady of Caysasay Church

3:00-3:30 pm

Sta. Lucia Well

3:30-3:55 pm

Casa Villavicencio

4:00-4:30 pm
4:30-7:00 pm
7:00-8:00 pm
8:00 pm

SNACKS
Departure for DLSU Manila
Arrival and DINNER at Manila
Rest

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Paradores Del Castillo Hotel
Recently in 2012, theVatican issued a decree
granting the Caysasay
Shrine the same special
privilege attached to the
Roman Basilica, meaning
devotees who visit and prayat the Shrine are now able
to receive plenary
indulgence.
The sacred well, whosewaters always remain atsame levels, is where theoriginal image of the Ladyof Caysasay was
mysteriously found in 1611
after it disappeared fromthe church. Situated in
Aztec-like ruins, themysterious wells haveseveral legends about themiraculous healing powersof its sacred waters.
The imposing pre-1850’s
Bahay-na-Bato has originaltin ceilings and canvass wall
paper with Art Novueau
designs. This historicalhome is more pricelessbecause of the roles its
owners played in the
Spanish revolution.

DAY 7 Friday 5 August 2016
Pampanga Food and Heritage Tour
Venue: San Fernando City, Pampanga, Philippines
Dress Code: Casual Wear
The UMAP Discovery Program participants will be introduced to the rich cultural heritage of thePhilippines with a particular focus on indigenous Philippine cuisine through a sumptuous foodtour of the “Culinary Capital of the Philippines,” Pampanga. The tour will be interspersed withinformative visits to heritage churches and local sites that showcase the art of woodcarving andfurniture making. Capping the tour is a merienda cena of exotic dishes including betute (stuffedfrogs), kamaru (friend mole crickets) and tapang kalabaw. For the less daring, there is hito sa
buro’t mustasa (catfish with fermented rice and mustard leaves) and morcon.
The special lectures on the second day aim to enlighten students on the historical context of
the Philippines and on how its centuries-old indigenous food culture developed through the
intricate weaving of important moments in its colonial history.
6:00-6:30 am
7:00-7:30 am
9:30-10:00 am
10:00-11:30 am
11:30-1:00 pm
2:00-3:00 pm

BREAKFAST
Assembly & Departure for Pampanga
SNACKS
Bacolor Church (Church Half-Buried in
Lahar from Mount Pinatubo 1991
eruption)
LUNCH

3:00-4:00 pm
4:00-5:30 pm

Betis Church (National Cultural
Treasure, fondly called “The Sistine
Chapel of the Philippines”
Betis Craft Showroom Tour
Pasalubong Shopping

5:30-6:30 pm

DINNER

7:00
9:00

Departure for DLSU Manila
Arrival in Manila

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Atching Lillian Borromeo
Residence

Ocampo Lansang / Suzie’s
CuisineEverybody’s Café / Bale
Kapampangan

DAY 8 Saturday 6 August 2016
Lecture on Philippine Cuisine and Culture
Venue: Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan, Quezon City
Dress Code: Smart Casual
6:30-7:00am
7:00- 8:00am
8:00 - 8:45 am
8:45-9:45 am
9:45-10:00 am
10:00-11:00 am
11:00 -12:00 am
12:00 -1: 30 pm
1:30-3:00 pm
3:00-3:30 pm
3:30-4:00pm

BREAKFAST
Departure for Ateneo
Ateneo and Campus TourDr. Fernando Zialcita
Faculty, Ateneo de Manila

Lecture 1: Philippine Cuisine
SNACKS
Lecture 2: Cultural Sensitivity/ Dr. Jowel Canuday
Philippine History
Faculty, Ateneo de Manila
Interaction and Pinoy Games
LUNCH
Lecture 3: Food and Art
Pastillas-making
SNACKS
Preparation for the closing
Break time
ceremony
Closing Ceremony with Cultural
Presentations
DINNER
Departure for DLSU Manila
Arrival at Taft Avenue, Manila
7 August 2016

4:00-6:00pm
6:00-8:00pm
8:00-9:00pm
9:00 pm
DAY 9 Sunday
Free Day
Overnight at Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle, Manila, Philippines
DAY 10 Monday
8 August 2016
BREAKFAST and Check out
Delegates depart Manila, Philippines to their home countries
END OF PROGRAMME

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Additional Information:
DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY
Taft Avenue, Manila
De La Salle University was established in 1911 by the Catholic teaching congregation Brothers of
the Christian Schools (FSC, from the Latin: Fratres Scholarum Christianarum). The De La Salle
University positions itself as a leader in molding human resources who serve the church and thenation. It is a hub for higher education training renowned for its academic excellence, prolificand relevant research, and involved community service.
DLSU began its bid to become a research university in the 1990’s, steadily increasing thenumber of faculty members with doctorates through recruitment and faculty development. The
University established the College of Law in 2009 to contribute to a heightened awareness ofhuman rights in Philippine society and to play a critical role in human rights advocacy. After one
hundred years, De La Salle University continues to be inspired by the charism of its founder,
aspires to be a leading learner-centered research university, and commits itself to bridging faithand scholarship in the service of society, especially the poor.
Nestled in the heart of Manila, De La Salle University is home to local and international students
seeking quality education for a brighter future. It is situated in a vibrant city where culture anddiversity is well manifested.
De La Salle University is expanding the frontiers of academic excellence, continuing its legacy ofpath-breaking programs in a new and exciting learning environment within the urban-suburban
mix of Sta. Rosa City. The DLSU Science and Technology Complex, envisions to becoming a key
resource for scientific advancements and technological innovations in the country,
underscoring the Lasallian tradition that integrates faith and service through knowledge
generation.

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ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY
Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
The Ateneo de Manila University is one of the world’s most exciting communities of leaders andscholars. More than 150 years after the Jesuits returned to the Philippines the Ateneo deManila has grown into a major Jesuit university, whose schools include a college and a graduate
school, four professional schools, two basic education units, and an array of research anddevelopment centers.
The Ateneo began in1859 when the City of Manila asked the Jesuits to take over the Escuela
Municipal de Manila in Intramuros. The Jesuits renamed it the Ateneo de Municipal de Manila,
after the Athenœum of Ancient Rome, which embodied the spirit of academic excellence.
The Ateneo de Manila University is a fully accredited university composed of the following unitsof higher education: the Loyola Schools, located in Loyola Heights, Quezon City; and the Ateneo
Professional Schools located at Rockwell Center, Makati City. Under the Loyola Schools are the
School of Humanities, the School of Social Sciences, the School of Science and Engineering, andthe John Gokongwei School of Management. Under the Professional Schools are the Ateneo
Graduate School of Business, the Ateneo School of Government, the Ateneo Law School, and
the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health. Throughout its history, the University has
provided its students with a liberal education that is distinctly Filipino, Catholic, and Jesuit.
Today, the Ateneo de Manila is a highly respected university with a commitment to academic
excellence and service to God and country.

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LYCEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES UNIVERSITY
Batangas Campus
Lyceum of the Philippines University- Batangas (LPU-B), a private tertiary educational institution
located in Region IV-A (CALABARZON) is an Autonomous University, the highest recognition
awarded to few tertiary educational institutions in the Philippines by the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED).
LPU-B now enjoys the reputable image of being one of the six schools in the country with
Institutional Accreditation Status awarded by the Philippines Association of Colleges andUniversities- Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA). This institution has an international
certification to QMS ISO 9001:2008. It also obtained Gold Award from the Investors in People(IiP). LPU-B is a recipient of the Philippines Quality Award (PQA) where right now it is one of thefive schools in the country to have been granted this award by our Philippine President Benigno
Aquino III.

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MANILA TOUR

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Taal is a third class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2010
census, it has a population of 51,503 people. Taal is famous for its old ancestral houses.
Its poblacion (central business district) is designated as a National Historical Landmark. It is also
known as the Balisong and Barong Tagalog Capital of the Philippines.

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PASTOR- ACOSTA ANCESTRAL HOUSEThe oldest house in Batangas City that was built on 1883.

BASILICA MINORE DE LA INMACULADA CONCEPCION

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is a 330 year old church and one of the oldest churches
in Batangas.

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PAMPANGA TOUR

Bacolor Church

Traditional San Nicolas cookie baking

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Stuffed frogs

Everybody’s Cafe

Betis Church

Wood carving