Manila's Secret Garden: Paco Park

February 28, 2016

Manila's Secret Garden: Paco Park

Before Bianx went to Dubai, I spent time with her by accompanying her to Manila. Bianx is one of my favorite friends in the office whom I can tagged along for food trips, Manila walk around and even out of town trips. So when she told me that she's going to UST to get her TOR, I asked her if I could come along.

Manila is one of my favorite places on earth. With it's unique charm and enriched culture it molded me in everyway especially when I was in college - Manila added up to my personality. So I asked Bianx for our route going to UST from Taguig and she told me that we will do the MRT Southbound to LRT route. Then I searched for places that we could go to before we go to UST and found that we can spend couple of hours in Paco Park first.

I've been to Luneta and Intramuros numerous times but I haven't been to Paco Park and Cemetery. It's one of the many places in Manila that you could go to if you want to know history but more than that believe me, the major reason why I want to go to this place is because it was the location of John Lloyd Cruz and Bea Alonzo's movie, "I Miss You Like Crazy." (No, I was not an obvious fan.) Remembering the movie, I could not help to fall in love with the Paco Park's ambiance. Now I know why a lot of wedding ceremonies were held here.

Facts that you need to know. (Aside from it's the location for movie shoots.)

1. This is where the remains of the GOMBURZA were buried.

2. The body of Dr Jose Rizal was interred from December 30, 1986 until December 29, 2016.

3. The dome shape chapel, Saint Pancratius Chapel serves as the venue for Sunday masses and weddings.

4. This is where the location of Paco Park Presents wherein they showcases concerts and different performances.