The ultimate bucket list of Southern NCR!

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Here are the 5 things that you MUST do when you're around town. :)


1. Shop in SM Mall of Asia and ride the MOA Eye!

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With almost four hectares of floor area, there are so many shops to choose from! This also has an eight story high IMAX Theater for movie buffs out there.This place is also a paradise for shopaholic mommies who want to go shopping yet don't want to bore their children. Why? Because conveniently located near the mall is the SM MOA By The Bay Amusement Park with rides for kids and teens (or adults if you're still up for those kinds of things). There are also activity places that you and your companions will surely enjoy like the skating rink, bowling alley and other gaming centers. You can also ride the famous MOA Eye, a 55-metre (180 ft) tall ferris wheel which has air-conditioned carriages that has a wonderful view of the Manila Bay and the city when you're at the very top! Let's not forget the numerous restaurants to choose from! Surely you'll enjoy strolling around whether you're with your family, friends or even when you're all by yourself. ♥

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To know more about the SM Mall of Asia, click here~



2. Visit the Mind Museum

The first ever world class museum in the Philippines. Not only will the kiddies love it but also the whole family! There are so many interactive exhibits that will surely leave you amazed. ♥

Here is a short video to inform you on what to expect when you visit The Mind Museum.

To know more about their rates and schedules, visit their website here~


3. Pray at the Baclaran Church (National Shrine of Our Mother of Perpetual Help)

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Almost all Filipinos know this church, and hundreds flock to this place every Wednesdays to pray the novena and go to mass. This shrine is famous to Filipinos because it was personally blessed by Pope John Paul II when he visited the Philippines. Besides that, this church also has a beautiful facade and interiors. ♥

To know more about the history of this church and its services, visit their website here~


4. Listen to the Bamboo Organ

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Declared as Philippine National Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines because "It is the only 19th century Bamboo Organ in the Philippines that has survived and is still functioning.". It has more than 1000 pipes and 900+ of it is made of bamboo. Take pictures of the prominent 200 year old unique musical instrument then visit the museum inside the St. Joseph church afterwards. You'll learn a lot from the history of the church while having a distinctive experience listening to the bamboo organ. ♥

Visit their website here~

5. Go bird watching in the Las Piñas-Parañaque Critical Habitat and Eco-tourism area

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The only remaining mangrove site on Coastal Road. This 175-hectare protected area is a sanctuary for migratory and resident birds. It is famous for bird watching activities since lots of migratory birds stop here. It is also the first Critical Habitat established in the country according to DENR. You'll have fun seeing and taking pictures of new and beautiful birds passing by. ♥
Sources:

www.itsmorefuninthephilippines.com
www.themindmuseum.org
www.baclaranovena.org
www.bambooorgan.org
www.smmallofasia.com
www.ncr.denr.gov.ph