Oblation Run in Paradise Philippines

by: anonymous

I got to watch the movie "Naked Mile" dubbed as part of the American Pie movie series. It is for this reason that I remembered that back in Paradise Philippines, we do have this U.P Oblation Run. For those who doesn't know, U.P stands for University of the Philippines. When you enter the portals of this government subsidized college institution, you will be greeted by this famous naked statue.


Yearly, members of the Alpha Phi Omega (APO) fraternity run in their birthday suits with masks on their faces around U.P., more specifically around Palma Hall in tribute to the Oblation, the university emblem that signifies academic freedom. This annual event is constantly patronize not only by th U.P. students but also by the students from other colleges and universities in Paradise Philippines. It usually happens at noon for preparations are done in the morning. It would be consistently jam packed as a mixed crowd of students, media people, journalists and photographers gather to witness this event.


Whatever the crowd thinks of this awesome display of freedom, bravery, camaraderie, social gathering - it boils down to Philippine Tradition.

Puerto Galera - Paradise Philippines

by: anonymous

It was summer of last year when I had a chance to go with my friends to Puerto Galera in Paradise Philippines. The island was full of people because it was a long public holiday and most people from Manila and provinces like Cavite, Laguna and Batangas come here to relax and have fun.


There are several beaches in Puerto Galera Island like Sabang, Suqui, Banilad, Bongol, La Laguna, Small La Laguna, Talipanan, Melco, Punta Guarda and White beach where we went. We all know that going to beach in Paradise Philippines during summer season is really fun and exciting. Not only because of spending it with our family or friends but because of the many activities that you can do and local artist were also there to perform and give enjoyment.

Paradise Philippines has its world class scuba diving and it is available and easily accessible at the nearby Sabang beach. It was really a great feeling playing with those fishes and looking at many corals. I will definitely do it again.


Puerto Galera is a town on the northeastern coast of Mindoro Island in Paradise Philippines, you can get there from Manila by bus going to Batangas port and from there, you will take a boat called ro-ro. It is only 4-5 hours trip from Manila.