Philippines Attractions

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University of Santo Tomas in Philippines

University of Santo Tomas in Philippines or the Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines is known as one of the most populous Catholic universities in the world. A private Roman Catholic university by the Order of Preachers in Manila, University of Santo Tomas started functioning from April 28, 1611. Located in Sampaloc district, you will find many sovereign colleges, schools and institutes of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, functioning under this university. While the university now functioned from the walled city of Intramuros earlier, other campuses will soon function from Sta. Rosa, Laguna, General Santos City and Negombo, Sri Lanka.

History of University of Santo Tomas in Philippines says that Reverend Miguel de Benavides, O.P., the third Archbishop of Manila, who came to the Philippines on the first Dominican mission in 1587, donated his property worth 1,500 pesos so that a seat of higher learning could be established. After a series of measures, a full fledged university- Colegio de Santo Tomas formally called Pontifical and Royal University of Santo Tomas, The Catholic University of the Philippines, came into existence on November 20, 1645, which today is known as University of Santo Tomas in Philippines.

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Villa Escudero in Philippines

You must visit Villa Escudero in Philippines, which is a coconut plantation. This plantation was established in 1872 by the Escudero family to offer a treasure of Philippine beauty and richness in a traditional rustic setting. Series of volcanic mountains, shades of coconut trees and pulsating green fields- you can just lose yourself in this virgin locale, just two hours of drive away from Manila. If you plan to stay in Villa Escudero in Philippines, you can choose your accommodations from Riverside Cottages, Long House Garden Units or Long House Garden Suites. You can organize weddings, a company outing, or training seminar in the perfect locale of Villa Escudero for experiences in the boughs of Nature.