| Manila is the place to be if you're the kind of traveler | | | | biblical calendar. The island of Marinduque is where the |
| who loves the great outdoors and enjoys the | | | | colorful Moriones Festival takes place bringing the |
| pleasures of a tropical climate. However one should | | | | entire island alive and attracting thousands to its |
| not jump to the conclusion that this is all Manila has | | | | splendid shores. |
| to offer. From amazing restaurants to fascinating | | | | The story of the Roman centurion known by the |
| tourist attractions, this energetic city has the | | | | name of Longinus is re-enacted during the course of |
| potential of being that dream destination where | | | | this festival. Legend has it that Longinus was blind in |
| everyone gets a little bit of everything. While visitors | | | | one eye and was one of the centurions present at |
| to Manila simply cannot afford to miss heritage sites | | | | the foot of the cross on which Jesus Christ was |
| such as the Casa Manila, Fort Santiago and | | | | crucified. It is also said that Longinus inflicted a wound |
| Intramuros, the city will only be half explored if you | | | | on Jesus' body with the use of his spear which bled |
| do not spare the time to step into one of the local | | | | severely. While standing at the foot of the cross a |
| restaurants and sample a slice of mouthwatering | | | | drop of blood which came out of this wound had |
| roast pig or a generous serving of kare-kare. | | | | fallen on his eye and had miraculously cured his |
| The Moriones Festival is a ceremonial festival which | | | | ailment. Longinus is then said to have converted to |
| is held every year to commemorate the crucifixion of | | | | believing the teachings of Christ. |
| Jesus Christ. This is one of the most popular events | | | | Ascott Makati is located in the heart of the city and |
| in the Filipino calendar which brings together hundreds | | | | is one of the leading apartment hotels Manila has to |
| of people who follow the teachings of Christ both | | | | offer. Guests residing in Manila furnished apartments |
| local and foreign. The festival starts on the Holy | | | | belonging to Ascott Makati will be privy to a variety |
| Monday of every year and ends on Easter Sunday | | | | of modern amenities and outstanding facilities. |
| which falls in the month of March according to the | | | | |