Young Parliamentarians:
Bernard (Naga), Aian (Camarines Sur), Dindo (Makati) and Me (Cabanatuan)
In 2008, I was one of the hundreds young parliamentarians who gathered for the 7th National Youth Parliament. The said parliament was a biennial government mandated activity under the charter of the National Youth Commission (NYC) to formulate crucial youth policy and agenda. In 2008, it was held in Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) where the picture grove was located just across the street. There I met friends from all over the Philippines including those in pictures above.
The famous Tagaytay Picture Grove. But the place looks deteriorating, I hope the City government will find time to restore the magnificent charm of the site.
After a week-long parliament thingy, my friends and I decided to stroll and feel the cold breeze of Tagaytay. We decided to visit "People's Park in the Sky" due to our curiosity. From DAP (7th NYP venue) we rode a tricycle to our next destination - The Park in Sky. Tricycle Fare: Php 40.00
Welcome to People's Park in the Sky.
People's Park in the Sky - An artful blending of natural and man-made attractions, poised on the highest point of Tagaytay City. It stands on a 4,516 sq, meters solid ground and overlooks four bodies of water – Taal Lake, Balayan Bay, Laguna de Bay and Manila Bay. It is located at Dapdap West and Dapdap East, approximately 6 to 7 km away from Silang Crossing. Tragically (and wastefully), however, in the past 12 years, this prize destination has deteriorated into a dirty, smelly, and ugly kind of place. The construction of a building of a weather station violates Proclamation no. 740 (s-1996) which states to preserve the ecological balance within one-kilometer-radius area around the People's Park in the Sky. (www.wikipedia.com)
The picturesque landscape awaits traveler and backpackers who will
visit the People's Park.
To me, Tagaytay is not an ultimate travel destination. But the place is for those who wishes a serene and reflective atmosphere. If you want to have a date with nature in a cool environment, then, Tagaytay is the best place for you.
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