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by Jane Dacumos on July 16, 2012 Taking pride in its long stretch of white sand beaches, hidden coves and lagoons, lakes and waterfalls and rock formations that has remained unspoiled, Surigao Del Norte offers a variety of breathtaking tourist destinations. Over the years, the province gained the reputation as the country’s surfing capital and one of the top surfing destination all over the world. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 16, 2012 The boom of the logging industry from the 1950s to the middle of 1970s made Butuan the "Timber City of the South" and led to an influx of business and fortune seekers from other provinces. The flourishing logging industry inspired and prompted Congressman Marcos M. Calo to file a bill converting Butuan into a city and on August 2, 1950, Butuan became a city. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 16, 2012 Mount Parker, locally known as Melibengoy, is a stratovolcano in Mindanao Island. It is located in the province of South Cotabato, 30 kilometers west of General Santos City and 44 kilometers south of Koronadal City. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 16, 2012 To fully appreciate the history and culture of Glan, a visit to the Ruiz Artifacts Collection is a must. Dr. Jose Tranquilino Ruiz II, a scion of one of the first families to settle in Glan during the early 1900s, has a vast collection of antiques, gongs, and old pictures of "Colonos" (first Christian settlers) of Glan, among others. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 16, 2012 Galleria Emmanuel exhibits photos of significant events in the career of internationally-acclaimed boxing icon and Sarangani Congressman Manny Pacquiao. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 16, 2012 Lemlunay has long been a best-kept secret of diving enthusiasts. But as you really cannot hide beauty, divers from all over the world have been flocking to this spot ever since it opened its door to the public. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 16, 2012 As the seat of government of the Province of Sarangani, Alabel features a myriad of investment opportunities as well as several of the best beaches in the Philippines. Having an area of more than 52,000 hectares, Alabel is also home to Alson's Aqua Technologies, producers of the world-renowned Sarangani milkfish. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 16, 2012 Kiamba is a 2nd class municipality established in 1947 in the province of Sarangani. According to the latest census, it has a population of 53,040 people in 9,095 households. It is bordered on the west by Maitum, on the east by Maasim, on the north by South Cotabato, and on the south by the Celebes Sea. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 16, 2012 The City of Cotabato is one of the cities of the Philippines located in Mindanao. Cotabato City is an exclave of the SOCCSKSARGEN region found within the boundaries of Maguindanao province, but is independent of that province. Cotabato City is distinct from and should not be confused with the province of Cotabato. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 16, 2012 The Mindanao River, also known as the Rio Grande de Mindanao, is the second largest river system in the Philippines, after the Cagayan River of Luzon. » Read More
