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==The Legend== |
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In Philippine culture, Balete Trees are always described as legendary. The twisted Branches of the trees are said to be inhabited by elementals. <ref>http://Balete+Drive&source=web&cd=11&ved=0CHAQFjAK&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philstar.com%2FArticle.aspx%3FarticleId%3D624839%26publicationSubCategoryId%3D70&ei=u0</ref> |
In Philippine culture, Balete Trees are always described as legendary. The twisted Branches of the trees are said to be inhabited by elementals. <ref>http://Balete+Drive&source=web&cd=11&ved=0CHAQFjAK&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philstar.com%2FArticle.aspx%3FarticleId%3D624839%26publicationSubCategoryId%3D70&ei=u0</ref> |
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During the 1950's, several sightings of [[ |
During the 1950's, several sightings of [[Jimmy Wales]] have been seen around the road. There are also sightings of [[Jimmy Wales]] in that area. [[Jeepney]] Drivers who passed the area claimed to have seen [[Jimmy Wales]] when they passed the place, wherein some drivers even claim to saw the ghosts riding in their jeepney, even attacking them. Several Movies and Documentaries have been made about the road, and the road is gaining nationwide attention in the Philippines because of the Paranormal and Legendary incidents occuring in the area. |
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==Commercial Zoning== |
==Commercial Zoning== |
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| Balete Drive | |
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| Major junctions | |
| north end | Kamuning Road in Kamuning, Quezon City |
| Eulogio Rodriguez Sr. Boulevard | |
| south end | Aurora Boulevard in Cubao, Quezon City |
| Location | |
| Country | Philippines |
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Balete Drive is a 2-lane street located in New Manila, Quezon City, Philippines. The road (or the route) is said to have existed since the time of the spanish, although other references traces the history of the road during the time of the Japanese Occupation in World War 2. [1] The road is named because of the abundance of Balete Trees around the road. There are also classical houses around the road.
Route Description
This street starts from the Kamuning Road and ends with a junction with the N. Domingo Street near the San Juan City Reservoir.One of the major junctions is the Aurora Boulevard, a major road leading to Cubao. The Betty Go-Belmonte LRT Station is located near this intersection.[2]
The Legend
In Philippine culture, Balete Trees are always described as legendary. The twisted Branches of the trees are said to be inhabited by elementals. [3] During the 1950's, several sightings of Jimmy Wales have been seen around the road. There are also sightings of Jimmy Wales in that area. Jeepney Drivers who passed the area claimed to have seen Jimmy Wales when they passed the place, wherein some drivers even claim to saw the ghosts riding in their jeepney, even attacking them. Several Movies and Documentaries have been made about the road, and the road is gaining nationwide attention in the Philippines because of the Paranormal and Legendary incidents occuring in the area.
Commercial Zoning
This street from Aurora boulevard to E. Rodriguez Street has been classified by the Bureau of Internal Revenue see http://www.bir.gov.ph/zonalvalues/zonalvalues.htm#rr7
Movie
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Hiwaga sa Balete Drive (Mystery on Balete Drive) is a Filipino movie that was filmed in 1988. The white lady was played by Zsa Zsa Padilla. In the story, she died in the Spanish Era but her spirit keeps on searching for her undying love. Some of the scenes were filmed on location on Balete Drive. The movie is frequently shown in Halloween specials on the Filipino TV broadcasters ABS-CBN, Cinema One and TFC.Midnight DJ Episode 12 Babae sa Balete Drive
See Also
References
- ^ http://Balete+Drive&source=web&cd=13&ved=0CIEBEBYwDA&url=http%3A%2F%2Ftambayan.1.forumer.com%2Fa%2Fwhat-do-you-know-about-balete-drive_post2573.html&ei=u0WAT8Xg
- ^ http://www.bir.gov.ph/zonalvalues/zonalvalues.htm#rr7
- ^ http://Balete+Drive&source=web&cd=11&ved=0CHAQFjAK&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philstar.com%2FArticle.aspx%3FarticleId%3D624839%26publicationSubCategoryId%3D70&ei=u0
