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Pototan Town: Christmas Capital of Western Visayas

Pototan Town: Christmas Capital of Western Visayas

by Jhaypee Guia on July 27, 2012
Pototan is a first class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines which is considered the rice granary of Panay. On December 1997, it was declared as the "Christmas Capital of Western Visayas" because of its famed Christmas Festival of Lights.
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Sagay Tourism at its Best!

Sagay Tourism at its Best!

by Jane Dacumos on July 27, 2012
In recent years, Sagay City has prominently made a name for itself as an emerging tourism destination. It has been a favorite "Lakbay Aral" site for many LGUs because of its government projects and environmental protection programs which are worth emulating.
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The Versatile Coastal Town of Banate, Iloilo

The Versatile Coastal Town of Banate, Iloilo

by Jhaypee Guia on July 27, 2012
Banate is a coastal town in the northern part of the province of Iloilo, Region VI Western Visayas, Philippines. It is primarily a fishing and agricultural municipality, which has a population of 27,263 inhabitants in 5,279 households. Banate is well known for Kasag (crabs), ginamos, and the fresh fish, which local entrepreneurs take to and sell in the capital of the province, in many of the non-coastal towns, and even in Manila. The town has a port for boats that transport passengers and local products, like rice, mangoes, and sugarcane to the island of Negros.
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Bacolod-Silay International Airport

Bacolod-Silay International Airport

by Jane Dacumos on July 27, 2012
Bacolod-Silay International Airport is the main airport serving the general area of Bacolod City, the capital city of Negros Occidental in the Philippines. This airport replaced the Bacolod City Domestic Airport in 2007. The Bacolod-Silay International Airport inherited its IATA and ICAO airport codes from the former.
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Why Should You Visit Ave Maria Shrine?

Why Should You Visit Ave Maria Shrine?

by Jane Dacumos on July 27, 2012
If there is one thing that will capture the attention of the tourists upon entering the island of Guimaras, I am sure it is the “Guimaras Island Cross” or the Ave Maria Purisima Shrine. From afar, it is a large cross on top. It is like the “Dambana ng Kagitingan” in Bataan. How I wish I could have the chance to glimpse this one-of-a-kind attraction in Guimaras.
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Experience Gumaras at its Best. Experience Baras Beach Resort!

Experience Gumaras at its Best. Experience Baras Beach Resort!

by Jane Dacumos on July 27, 2012
Do you want to have the best and most perfect getaway in your lifetime? Head up now to the province of Guimaras, the home to Baras Beach Resort – one of the best-kept island of Guimaras that is a paradise all your own.
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Olotayan Island: The Little Boracay of Roxas City

Olotayan Island: The Little Boracay of Roxas City

by Jhaypee Guia on July 27, 2012
Olotayan Island is one of the islands located within Roxas City. Local people consider the island as "Little Boracay". The white sand and crystal water of its beach is similar to the famous Boracay of Aklan.
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A Lovely Place at Napti Islands

A Lovely Place at Napti Islands

by Jhaypee Guia on July 27, 2012
Napti Island can be found in the beautiful province of Capiz. It is one of the must-see attractions in Capiz. The island showcases a white sand beach with clear and cool water.
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Pueblos of Antique – In a Glance!

Pueblos of Antique – In a Glance!

by Jane Dacumos on July 27, 2012
To give you a glimpse of how beautiful the sea-shaped island of Antique is, here are its proudest towns crammed with splendid attractions and a sheer number of must-see destinations that are surely loved by many visitors.
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Antique's Showcase of Richness at San Jose

Antique's Showcase of Richness at San Jose

by Jane Dacumos on July 27, 2012
Before the creation of San Jose de Buenavista into what it is today, let us know how it became one of the prosperous towns of Antique.
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