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Footprints of Angalo: The Legend of Abra

Footprints of Angalo: The Legend of Abra

by Jane Dacumos on May 31, 2012
Did you know that the province of Abra has its own Adam and an inspiring mythology about their “first man”? Tugot ni Angalo or the Footprints of Angalo is the legend behind Angalo – the giant considered the Adam or first man of Abra. Pools around Pinsan Falls found in Kabayuran, San Quinto are said to be his footprints left behind as he knelt for a drink of water.


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The Sweet and Delicious Banana in Banana Festival

The Sweet and Delicious Banana in Banana Festival

by Kheem Caparas on May 31, 2012

La Castellana, formerly known as “Lapak,” is rural town located at the feet of Mt. Kanlaon at the province of Negros Occidental.  The town was named after the famous “Paseo de La Castellana” in Madrid, Spain. The municipality of La Castellana is dubbed as the Banana Capital of Negros Occidental because it is abundant in different varieties of banana like Señorita, Latundan, Lacatan and Saba. La Castellana is also famous for its waterfalls natural springs which make the place beautiful and attractive to local and foreign tourists.


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Pinagrealan Cave Spelunking: A tour in one of the Bulacan’s best caves

Pinagrealan Cave Spelunking: A tour in one of the Bulacan’s best caves

by Jane Dacumos on May 31, 2012

The province of Bulacan is well known for its historic caves. Pinagrealan Cave in Minuyan, Norzagaray is one of the famous caves in Bulacan next to Biak na Bato.  Here are five reasons why many foreign and local tourists visit the place.


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Initao National Park

Initao National Park

by Kheem Caparas on May 31, 2012

Initao National Park is situated in the municipality of Initao, Misamis Oriental. It covers 57 hectares of forest with diverse flora and fauna. This park is very unique because the National Highway (Cagayan de Oro to Illigan) snakes along the heart of the forest, making it a favorite stopovers for weary and tired drivers, commuters, and travelers. It is situated in an uplifted multi-level marine terrace characterized by karstic topography of irregular limestone regions with sinks and caverns.


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The City of Roxas

The City of Roxas

by Kheem Caparas on May 31, 2012
The city is popularly known as the Seafood Capital of the Country. It cultivates various kinds of fresh and high-quality seafood that are distributed to some parts of the country. First on the list are the diwal (angel’s wing), talaba, scallops, and tahong.
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Tourist Attractions of Pan-ay: The Capital Town of Capiz

Tourist Attractions of Pan-ay: The Capital Town of Capiz

by Kheem Caparas on May 31, 2012
Pan-ay is the first capital of the province of Capiz during the early Spanish regime. The infrastructure of the town is still maintained. You can see Spanish colonial marks in the town; some already crumbled apart, some are fading, and some are still standing.
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A Warm Welcome from Lake Mainit

A Warm Welcome from Lake Mainit

by Jhaypee Guia on May 31, 2012
Lake Mainit is one of the deepest and largest lake in the country. In fact, It ranked as the fourth largest lake in the Philippines. It has an area of 173.40 square kilometers. It has a maximum depth of about 223 meters and an elevation of 37 meters above sea level. It is one of the natural ecosystems in the region that possesses a great potential to compete with other more famous natural wonders.
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Diving Tawi-Tawi! Discovering Underworld Treasures of Tawi-Tawi

Diving Tawi-Tawi! Discovering Underworld Treasures of Tawi-Tawi

by Jane Dacumos on May 31, 2012
The province of Tawi-Tawi offers many beautiful diving sites for many adventurers and sea lovers. Ready your underwater camera and witness the amazing beauty of marine creatures as I give the list of the well-known diving sites in Tawi-Tawi.
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Best Beaches of Butuan

Best Beaches of Butuan

by Jhaypee Guia on May 31, 2012
Agusan del Norte is a province situated in the CARAGA Region in Mindanao. It is bounded by Surigao del Norte to the north, Surigao del Sur to the east, Agusan del Sur to the south, and Misamis Oriental to the west. It faces Butuan Bay, part of the Bohol Sea, to the northwest.
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Pilar: Places You Must See!

Pilar: Places You Must See!

by Kheem Caparas on May 31, 2012
Pilar is one of the municipalities in the province of Capiz. The town’s cottage industry is patis (fish sauce) making. The town is blessed with mountains that have extensive deposits of marble, red and white clay which are used in ceramics and pottery making, and granite.
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