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Mount Magdiwata in Agusan del Sur

by Jhaypee Guia on June 1, 2012
Mount Magdiwata is situated in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. The mountain is a major source of potable water supply in the province of Agusan del Sur.
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Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary – Pride of Agusan del Sur

by Jhaypee Guia on June 1, 2012
The province of Agusan del Sur is located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Prosperidad is considered as the capital of the province. It is bordered by different provinces of Mindanao – Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Bukidnon, and Misamis Oriental.
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Waling-waling: The Queen of Philippine Orchids

by Kheem Caparas on June 1, 2012
Waling-waling or Vanda Sanderiana is dubbed as the “Queen of Philippine Orchids”. It is also worshipped as Diwata (fairy) by the native Bagobos and discovered in the year 1882. It is the rarest, most beautiful, and most expensive orchid among thousands of species that can be found in the country.
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Places to Visit in Sultan Kudarat

by Kheem Caparas on June 1, 2012
Sultan Kudarat is one of the provinces in the SOCCSKSARGEN region. The name Sultan Kudarat was gotten from the great Muslim ruler and national hero, Sultan Mohammad Dipatuan Kudarat, who reigned in the Sultanate of Maguindanao from 1625 to 1671.
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Igasan Beach of Sulu: “The Hidden Jewel”

by Jane Dacumos on June 1, 2012
Planning on a trip? Experience the different natural wonders and pure beaches in the island of Sulu. For those longing for exciting vacations, Sulu has a lot of beaches comparable to Sipadan Island and Mabul Island beaches, as well as Boracay beaches.
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Up Up to Apayao River!

by Jane Dacumos on June 1, 2012
Apayao River is a Philippine river found along the Cordillera Mountain Range of Northern Luzon. It passes through two regions: the Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR) and the Cagayan Valley Region. Most of it, however, is located in its namesake province of Apayao in CAR. The powerful river originates from a vast natural watershed located at the western side of the Cordillera Mountain Range and travels through the center of Apayao, passing through the towns of Calanasan, Kabugao, Luna, Pudiol, Flora, and Coner until it reaches the coastal town of Abulug in Cagayan. At that point, the river meets the Pacific Ocean.
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Calanasan Virgin Forest “The Land of Plenty”

by Jane Dacumos on June 1, 2012
Formerly known as “Bayag”, Calanasan is nested on the northwesternmost part of the Cordilleras and bounded by its neighboring towns Adams, Ilocos Norte and Sta. Praxedes and Claveria in Cagayan at the north; municipalities of Luna and Pudtol in Apayao and Pamplona, Cagayan at the east; municipality of Kabugao, Apayao at the south; and the towns of Solsona and Carasi, Ilocos Norte at the west.
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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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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

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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