Streets of Maasin

this is not a picture of streets of tacloban.. its not even near tacloban.. it's right there in the picture.. it's the street of maasin, southern leyte. .

Thanks Kakals, you were right. I had so many of Tacloban that I made a mistake.

R.

never mind,when i see this street i remember the Kinamott Restaurant near the Pier in Maasin.Very good and cheap Food.

this streets remind me of the streets in populated towns in Mexico, I see no difference, other than the Motorcabs, and small vehicles, cuase the buildings ,even the people resemble alot like Mexican People, thou always nice people to deal with.

Thanks for the comments guys. For my own part, Mexico and the Philippines seem very different to me. Both have great things about them, but entirely different feel. On the other hand, there is something universal about the streets of some of these cities isn't there?

Dude what are you talking about, I live just 10 miles from the border of Mexico and the United States, here in the Southern part of Texas,by the Gulf Coast,I know how those small towns like Progresso,Mx ,Valle Hermoso,Mx resemble the same type of city stature, thou you might be right as far as the culture, I as an American, after being married with a Mexican Lady, will tell you ,that a Filipina is far more better, and even with more standards then that a Mexican woman, my opinion of course. I live in Maasin City, I love that Town, after being remarried, I chose a filipina in comparison to a Mexican Lady. I feel a sense of tranquility when I am in Massin City.

Monsterdunkk, It's good to hear that you have found your tranquility. It's funny how we all see the world through our own lens. All part of what makes us human!

Peace.

maasin city capital city of southern leyte..it is the birth place of our very own PBA player Mon Fernandez.. it is also the city which we can fing the Hanginan were people make pilgrimage very holy week...kumusta mga kababayan.. jonas cobales aguilar tubong malitbog laking cagayan de oro city.

left the town back in the 60's during my early teens. i've been back several times but more frequently since 2000. i'm planning to return and be with my roots perhaps settle there for good. i still miss the place after all these years. i guess there's no place like home. c yah all later.

Rex and Jonas, Filipinos travel the world, but all those that I've met still have a strong link to home. Thanks for the comments.

R.

Just visit the city last February 2009. I'm from Mantahan. Our house is close to the famous Mama Mary statue. Can't wait to visit again in 2011. There's no place like home!!!

Maasin is a very interesting and potentially strong option for someone to retire to. Once you get away from Maasin's very congested three block downtown area (stretching from Jollibee to Candy's food store), one can enjoy the fresh air, cooling ocean breeze and browse the rather large fish/rice/vegetable market that has several small cafes.

No malls or theaters in Maasin, so stock up on DVDs. Cebu City is a relaxing 6 hour boat ride away for about P550. Costs for renting or building a house is less expensive than in or around Cebu City or Manila or Bohol. There are some expats in Maasin now. At night, the bus station welcomes several cafes serving good food at even by filipino standards, reasonable cost.

Maasin and its surrounding area is a good place to ride out the many economic and social problems this second Great Depression we are all now in will throw at us.

Rex Llevares... a relative of loloy llevares perhaps?

And i'm from Mantahan also. My home is close to Our Lady of Assumption shrine. Mantahan fiesta is beyond compare. Try not to miss Mantahan Disco nights especially when the DJ hits the "OUTFIELD's". And the above photo showed just how close our Tailoring business parlour is located. It triggers me to go home and be with my Family.

I'm from Tagnipa maasin So. Leyte miss all the fiesta and the beach left too early and i dont know anybody sad to say but i'm planning to visit again this coming April really want to know more about my roots.See you soon.

               Letty Paler

Interesting Pic, even more interesting the comments. You find out where to eat, where to retire and whoom to marry!!

Who can add photos of Anahaway??.. Wanna learn that area before I go there.. tnx!

You meant Anahawan, Southern Leyte, Philippines?