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Probably the most famous street food in the Philippines, balot or balut is a fertilized duck egg that is boiled and eaten in the shell. What's unusual with this food is that you eat the duck embryo that's waiting for you inside the egg. (Imagine it as a glorified Happy Meal.) Balot Balot  is also found and eaten in some countries in Southeast Asia, such as Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. It was said that Chinese traders brought the idea of eating balot to the Philippines. The Filipinos on the other hand localized the craft of balot-making. Balot from Pateros are well known for their superb quality and taste because the balot-makers there have mastered the art of selecting and incubating the eggs. Let's try out the balot Slowly open the balot Put your favorite seasoning for maximum flavor Then sip.  Balot-making literally takes time. Filipinos prefer the traditional production by hand thus a duck egg takes 17 to 21 incubation days before it is final

Located along General Luna Street in Paco district in the City of Manila, Paco Park and Cemetery is a recreational garden area which was once Manila's municipal cemetery during the Spanish colonial period. Inside Paco Park Paco Park Paco Park was originally a municipal cemetery for the well-off and established aristocratic Spanish families. The cemetery was built in the late 18th century but was completed several decades later in 1822. Paco Park = Former Paco Cemetery Paco Park entrance Entrance to the inner circular fort The cemetery has a circular shape, with an inner circular fort that was the original cemetery. As the population continued to grow, a second outer wall was built. A Roman Catholic chapel was built inside the walls of the park and it was dedicated to St. Pancratius. Here lies the three martyred priests -GOMBURZA Jose P. Rizal's original burial ground Can you guess what RPJ stands for?  The park was famously kno

Located in Compol-NIA-Mainit Road, Catarman in the island province of Camiguin , Bura Soda Springs is one of the many springs and pools found in the province of Camiguin . However, don't think that this place is just one of your ordinary springs. So what's unique about this place? Bura Soda Springs Bura Soda Springs Details What sets Bura Soda Springs apart from the other springs in the province is its taste. You heard that right, from that name itself  Bura Soda Springs , has water that tastes like soda some says it's more like champagne. Welcome to Bura Soda Spring Bura Soda Spring - Catarman, Camiguin I've googled for information regarding the reason why the spring has that unique taste. Some say that the water has minerals that give it a unique taste, in addition to that it is also said that drinking the water from the springs would reduce osteoporosis, decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease, and lower blood pressure. Read these first before you

Located in Las Piñas City, Bamboo Organ Church is known for its nineteenth-century pipe organ made entirely from bamboo. The organ, popularly known as the Las Piñas Bamboo Organ , is declared as a National Cultural Treasure of the country. Bamboo Organ Church Bamboo Organ Church details Bamboo Organ Church , also known as  St. Joseph Parish Church and also Las Pinas Church , was founded by Augustinian Recollects on November 5, 1795. The construction was started and supervised by Father Diego Cera de la Virgen del Carmen . Bamboo Organ Church - Las Pinas City NHI Marker of Las Pinas Church Bamboo Organ Church Facade Father Cera was known as a very gifted man. Aside from his inborn leadership skills, he was also known as an artist whose forte was building organs. He was known for the organs that he built for the Manila Cathedral and San Nicolas de Tolentino Church in Intramuros, Manila. In 1816 Father Cera constructed the now famous Las Piñas Bamboo organ an