Rizal is one of the Philippines first class provinces that belongs to CALABARZON (CA-vite, LA-guna, BA-tangas, R-izal, Que-ZON) Region or region IV-A in the island of Luzon. The province enjoys a natural beauty of nature and a perfect setting for investments, business establishments and settlements. It is bounded by Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges and Quezon Province in the east, the province Laguna in the soutwest, the province of Bulacan in the north, Metropolitan Manila in the west-northwest portion and by Laguna de Bay in south/south-western portion. Rizal is one of the neighboring provinces of Metro Manila. It takes an hour drive from major commercial districts and centers of Metropolis to reach the province's best places. Rizal is a green province which is the best place to unwind from crowded and polluted metropolis. (http://rizalprovince.ph/generalinformation.html)
I, together with my office mates were fortunate enough to have a day to explore the beautiful and artsy province of Rizal. This is work and fun rolled in one day! Saya! It's also a way of welcoming the summer season! We were able to visit Pinto Art Museum and Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage parish in Antipolo, Angono Petroglyphs, and the famous art museums of Botong Francisco and Blanco family. Let the photos below explain our artsy holiday in Rizal.
This is actually the point when I asked God, "Lord! Bakit hindi ako artistic na tao?! Maarte lang ako kasi! Kapos!" Hahaha! Nuff.
Disclaimer: Thank you Ricky Santiago for the photos!
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Among all the places we've visited, my favorite is Blanco's museum though they don't let let us take pictures. It's just so amazing that all the family members are really into arts! And they are all good and excellent! Nakaka-proud lang talaga! Their halls are filled filled paintings starting from the parents and all their siblings! Maaaan, I am really so proud of them!
That was indeed an artsy Wednesday in Rizal! See! Kung maraming resorts at buko pie sa Laguna, lalaban ang Rizal in terms of Arts! Haha!
Until the next adventure!
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