Flip-It Burger - A Must-Have Burger Experience in Imus, Cavite

Hungry? Casual dining with burger-fan friends within the neighborhood? Flip-Eat Burger is the one for you. They have the best tasting burgers in this side of town and one of the very few burger places I can highly recommend.

I have tried Flip-Eat Burgers only for a couple of times and I really enjoyed every visit. The patty is thick and 100% pure beef and was cooked perfectly! Well, finally a good burger!

So, for my 48th birthday last October 2015, I decided to celebrate the occasion with my office friends from SM and take them out here where I am sure they will enjoy and have fun with exclusivity. The staff as well as the chef/owner, Chef Patrick, were more than delighted to reserve the entire restaurant for us.

The outlet is so small that we were fortunate enough to be accommodated on a Sunday afternoon. It was a delightful birthday celebration spent terrifically with good music, some funny games and trivia quizzes, and of course, the great tasting burgers, not to mention their delectable pasta dishes. You will definitely leave the place satisfied.

To the wonderful and friendly staff - many many thanks for the little surprise and simply, providing us with great burgers and time.

Visit Flip-Eat Burger at TFM3 Commercial Center, Diversion Road Palico IV, Imus City - just accross Medical Center Imus. with contact nos. 09255941125 and 09054941126.

National Cultural Treasure Series - SAN ISIDRO LABRADOR PARISH CHURCH, Lazi, Siquijor - PH-07-0011-NCT

The San Isidro Labrador Parish Church (Iglesia Parroquial de San Isidro Labrador), commonly known as Lazi Church, is located in the municipality of Lazi, Siquijor.

The church is built of sea stones and wood. It belongs to the neoclassical style. It has two pulpits and has retained its original retablo and wood florings. The present stone church was built in 1884 by Filipino artisans followed by the bell tower in the following year. The construction of the convent was made with coral stones and hardwood, commenced in 1887 and completed in 1891. Both the church and the convent were done under the direction of Recollect priest Father Toribio Sánchez.

Lazi Church was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines in 2012. It was also declared a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines in 1984. It is also nominated to be part of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Philippines under the Baroque Churches of the Philippines (Extension) with the churches of Patrocinio de María in Boljoon, Cebu; La Inmaculada Concepción in Guiuan, Eastern Samar; San Pedro Ápostol in Loboc, Bohol and San Mattias in Tumauini, Isabela.

Source: Wikipedia

National Cultural Treasure Series - NUESTRA SENORA DE PATROCINIO PARISH CHURCH, Boljoon, Cebu - PH-07-0010-NCT

The Church of Our Lady of Patrocinio, located in Boljoon, Cebu, was built in 1599 under the direction of the Augustinians. The jurisdiction over the church was then transferred to the Jesuits in 1737. Conceived as a fortress-church, which stands on a hill overlooking the sea, with features that provide safety for the parishioners against periodic Moro raids.

The exterior facade of the church, has a watchtower-like bell tower belongs to a chain of southern Cebuano churches and watch towers, particularly in the neighboring towns of Argao and Dalaguete. Constructed from locally quarried coral stone and topped with a roof of terra cotta tiles, the architectural volumes are simple, which contrasts with the more ornamented interior, which follows the trompe l'oeil style of Alberoni and Dibella.

The Boljoon Church is the oldest remaining original stone church in Cebu. In 1999, the National Historical Institute declared it a National Historical Landmark. The following year, the National Museum declared it as a National Cultural Treasure.

Source: WikiPilipinas

National Cultural Treasure Series - SAN JOAQUIN PARISH CHURCH, San Joaquin, Iloilo - PH-06-0001-NCT

The Church of San Joaquin is the Roman Catholic parish church of the town of San Joaquin in Iloilo Province. Built in 1869, the church distinguishes itself from other churches in the Philippines because of its militaristic theme. Carved on a disproportionately large pediment on the facade is an intricate sculptural relief depicting the Spanish victory over Moroccan forces in the Battle of Tetuan.

The San Joaquin Church is made of limestones quarried from the mountains of Igbaras and gleaming white coral stones abundant in the shores of San Joaquin. The facade is decorated with rosettes and divided vertically by engaged columns. A plaque above the arched portal displays the Augustinian seal flanked by cherubs.

The unique features of the San Joaquin Church has received the admiration of its onlookers including the National Historical Institute, which has listed the church as a National Cultural Treasure. The declaration was made in support of the state policy to preserve and protect important cultural properties and safeguard their intrinsic value.

The church magnificently stands on a plain overlooking the sea and is located beside San Joaquin’s town plaza.

Source: exploreiloilo.com

National Cultural Treasure Series - NUESTRA SENORA DE LA PORTERIA PARISH CHURCH, Daraga, Albay - PH-05-0002-NCT

The Church of Nuestra Señora de la Porteria (also Our Lady of the Gate Parish Church), commonly known as Daraga Church, is the crowning glory of religious architecture in the province of Albay. Nestled majestically on top of a hill above the bustling town, the Daraga Church has stood for centuries as a testament to the unwavering faith and resilience of the Bicolano. It is a cultural and architectural treasure that is a priceless part of Albayano heritage. Today, the church is one of the most visited destinations in the province of Albay.

The centuries-old church was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum by virtue of the declaration signed by National Museum Director, Corazon S. Alvina last October 29, 2007. A historical marker was unveiled on October 16, 2007.

The Daraga Church was built by Franciscan missionaries in 1773 when the present town of Daraga was but a barrio of the older town of Cagsawa. The catastrophic eruption of Mayon Volcano on February 1, 1814 destroyed Cagsawa, Budiao and three other towns and killed almost 2,000 people. Today, only the belfry of the old Cagsawa church remains as a mute testimony to Mayon’s treacherous wrath. The survivors of the 1814 eruption chose to relocate to Daraga. This was then approved by the Governor-General on October 4, 1814 and implemented on November 7,1814.

The design of the Daraga Church can be described as a blend of architectural styles: Renaissance Gothic and Mexican baroque. The result: an indigenous baroque style that distinguishes it from other colonial churches in the Philippines. The facade was carefully carved from volcanic stones. Distinct features of the Daraga Church facade include the four spiral columns with medallions at the center of each column bearing images of the four Evangelists.

Source: wowlegazpi.com

National Cultural Treasure Series - SAN JUAN BAUTISTA PARISH CHURCH, Tabaco City, Albay - PH-05-0001-NCT

The Saint John the Baptist Parish Church (Iglesia Parroquial de San Juan Bautista), commonly known as Tabaco Church in Tabaco City is one of the most stately religious structures in the province of Albay. According to the Estado Geografico Estadistico Historico written in 1805 by Father De Huerta, the recorded history of the city began in 1587 through the missionary work of the Franciscan Fathers. A church dedicated to St. John the Baptist, the city’s patron saint, was first built in Tabaco in 1616 by Fr. Pedro De Alcareso. The construction of the present church started in 1864 and was completed in 1879. The Tabaco Church is unique among Philippine churches because the stones used to build the church bears the distinct marks of the Masons.

Tabaco Church is built from unplastered blocks of dark volcanic tuff, giving it an almost primitive look. A triangular pediment caps a single level, flanked by pointed finials. The facade is divided into vertical bays by pilasters that taper off to the pediment. Tall rectangular windows grace the bays, adjacent to the main portal. These depict religious scenes in stained glass. The main portal is arched and plain, presenting a simple wooden doorway.

A separate bell tower rises to the left of the church, and tapers widely to a domed roof. Arched windows peer out in all directions on the upper levels. Compared to the simple church, the bell tower is noticably more decorative, bedecked with balustrades at every level and featuring embossed with carvings on the walls.

Source: National Historical Museum

National Cultural Treasure Series - OUR LADY OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH CHURCH, Maragondon, Cavite - PH-40-0002-NCT

The Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Church (Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción), commonly known as Maragondon Church, is the only heritage structure in the municipality of Maragondon, Cavite, Philippines declared by the National Museum as a National Cultural Treasure. Of 17th century vintage, the church was built by the Dominican friars. It has a large convent made of different antique woods and bricks.

Maragondon Church is unique among Jesuit churches for its proportion. The façade is narrow but tall, not squatty as in other churches. To the left of the façade is the taller bell tower with no clear divisions between the stories. It is a single quadrilateral shaft tapering upwards ending with finials at the four corners and surmounted by a rounded roof. The façade is chastely ornamented with the tapering buttresses supporting it. (Wikipedia)

National Cultural Treasure Series - SAN VICENTE FERRER CHURCH, Dupax Del Sur, Nueva Viscaya - PH-02-0004-NCT

The San Vicente Ferrer Parish Church (Iglesia Parroquial de San Vicente Ferrer), commonly referred to as Dupax Church or Dupax del Sur Church, is an 18th-century Baroque church located at Brgy. Dopaj, Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya. The parish church, under the advocation of Saint Vincent Ferrer, is under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bayombong. The church complex has been declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines in July 2001.

The church is the best-preserved church complex in Nueva Vizcaya. It was built during the second half of the 18th century, under the Dominicans. The baptistry and narthex are converted with carved stucco – work possibly unmatched elsewhere in the Philippines. The convento still preserves slits on the outer walls for archers to fire their arrows against raiders. (NCCA)

Source:WIKIPEDIA

National Cultural Treasure Series - SAiNT MATTHIAS CHURCH, Tumauini, Isabela - PH-02-0002-NCT

The San Matias Parish Church (Iglesia Parroquial de San Matías), commonly known as Tumauini Church, is located in Tumauini, Isabela. The church, known for its brick Baroque-style architecture, was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines in 1989.

The church building is made entirely of ornately-designed red bricks in its façade and its interior walls. A closer look at the brick façade shows numbers and dates for the correct sequence of the bricks. The façade is flanked by two pseudo-Corinthian columns and niches, one located above the entrance and the two remaining larger niches on each side of the columns. The church's circular pediment is unique relative to all other churches built during the Spanish Era.

Together with the churches of Boljoon, Guiuan, Loboc and Lazi, the Tumauini Church has been considered for the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2006 under the collective group of Baroque Churches of the Philippines (Extension).

Source:WIKIPEDIA