Marikina Shoe Museum

Marikina being the shoe capital, has it's shoe museum located at JP Rizal street. it has numerous collection of shoes from famous personalities. Established under the leadership of  Mayor Bayani Fernando in 1998, Has become a major attraction in the city of  Marikina. The building that housed the museum dates back to Spanish- American era.

 
Mrs. Imelda Marcos has donated around 749 pairs of shoes as part of the exhibit and the collection includes  shoes from local artists, politicians and media personalities. Upon entering the museum, I cant help notice the pillar that is covered with shoe molds.

   
At the second floor you can see a large boot, mannequins depicting shoe making and a collection of famous brands of shoes that are Marikina made.

Here are some of the shoes that are on display  

Part of the Imelda Marcos shoe collection

Bro Eddie Villanueva

Amelita Ramos

Cristine Reyes

Rhea Santos

Gloria Arroyo

April Boy Regino

Joseph Estrada

Bayani Fernando

The Museum attracts not only locals but also foreigners

click here to visit their website
The shoe museum is open from Monday to Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm
Lunch break - 12 pm to 1 pm 
Entrance fee - Php 50.00

Isaw, Adidas at iba pa...

I'm sure every Filipino is  familiar with a classic favorite "ISAW'' or grilled chicken entrails. Sounds disgusting for some? In the Philippines almost every part of the animal is used. Filipinos become imaginative and came up with different recipe using parts that are supposed to be thrown. A time honored philosophy " waste not , want not''. Sold by street vendors in the afternoon at street corners where people usually pass by.

Isawan stalls

Barbecued chicken feet ( Adidas) - are chicken feet that are cooked in Adobo then barbecued on a grill.                                                
                                                   

Dugo ( Barbecued blood) - It has a bland taste and it has the texture like a sponge

Chicken Heads - The beaks are removed and then pre-cooked in Adobo, then barbecued. Almost the whole head can be eaten. Except for the bones that make up the head.  

Isaw (  Chicken or pork) - Is a grilled chicken or pig intestine, It has a little bit of a bitter taste, but tasty.

Pig ears ( Tenga) - One of the tastiest part of the animal, it has a high fat content and has a rubbery texture and it is crunchy. 

Pick your choice( Head, Ears, Intestine, Blood)

Spicy vinegar dip

Chicken balls, Squid balls and Fishballs - Sold by mobile carts with a deep frying pan, is a common street food found in every street corner. These are small balls made from fish or cuttle fish. And when you order one, simply get a stick and poke it , dip in spicy sauce or spicy vinegar.

Mobile carts are used

Fishballs, Kikiam

What makes street foods popular, it's cheap, easy to prepare and most of all delicious. Try it?

Quezon Memorial

Manuel Quezon is the president of the common wealth of the Philippines (1935 - 1944). Pres. Quezon was of humble origins, his father, a retired Spanish soldier and his mother a teacher. A shrine is built to symbolize his greatness,located  in the elliptical road in Quezon city. A museum is housed within the structure itself and  with lots of memorabilia from Pres. Quezon and his wife Dona Aurora.

Around the vicinity there are lots of restaurants to enjoy, Tropical hut, Max's etc.. Truly one of the most visited parks in Quezon City.

Here are some of the interesting memorabilias  displayed in the museum

Luggage used by the first family

The flag that draped the Presidents coffin

The Presidents Diploma

Presented by the staff of  KZRH on his 63rd bday

The matrimonial bed

The first lady's nail kit

The executive table

The Presidents Transcript of record

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The restored vehicle

The First Lady's memo pad