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Kutawato Caves in the Heart of Cotabato City

Kutawato Caves in the Heart of Cotabato City

by Jane Dacumos on May 31, 2012
Nested in the northwest portion of Maguindanao, one of the component provinces of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Cotabato City is a favorite tourist destination. Visiting the places that the city is proud of can give foreign and local tourists a very unforgettable experience. Each of the places has its own way of bringing back visitors to the city’s historic past.
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Fort Pikit : One of the Remnants of an Old Spanish Fort

Fort Pikit : One of the Remnants of an Old Spanish Fort

by Kheem Caparas on May 31, 2012
Fort Pikit is one of the remnants of an old spanish fort in Mindanao, which is located in the municipality of Pikit in the province of North Cotabato. The name “Pikit” was given to the place by the Spaniards.
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Eco-tourism of Liguasan Marsh

Eco-tourism of Liguasan Marsh

by Jane Dacumos on May 31, 2012
Believed to have "unlimited" oil deposits, Liguasan Marsh is a vast complex of river channels, small freshwater lakes and ponds, extensive marshes, and arable land in the basin of Mindanao River. Although referred to as just Liguasan Marsh, the marsh actually consists of two adjoining marshy basins, Liguasan Marsh and Libungan Marsh, with different water regimes. Liguasan lies at the confluence of the Pulangi, Maganoy, Buluan and Allah rivers while Libungan lies at the confluence of Libungan and Mindanao rivers.
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Shariff Kabunsuan Festival: Mindanao’s Richest Cultural Festival

Shariff Kabunsuan Festival: Mindanao’s Richest Cultural Festival

by Jane Dacumos on May 31, 2012
Every 15th of December, Cotabato City holds a very significant religious event filled with colorful presentations in honor of the arrival of Arab Missionary, Shariff Kabunsuan. It is a week-long celebration where thousands of local and foreign tourist visit during this holiday celebration.
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Cogon Eco Park

Cogon Eco Park

by Rosevie Decio on May 30, 2012

Cogon Eco Park is located in the barangay of Cogon in the beautiful City of Dipolog, Zamboanga Del Norte. It started as a reforestation project in 1952, covering 344 hectares of land and forest.

The beautiful nature of this eco park is very popular tourists destination. It is a nice vacation spot for families and friends who want to spend worthwhile time together. This is also the perfect location for those who want thrilling outdoor activities such as camping, trekking and mountain climbing.


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Best of Summer in Lanao Del Norte!

Best of Summer in Lanao Del Norte!

by Jane Dacumos on May 30, 2012

Lanao Del Norte, famed to be the “Land of Beauty and Bounty”, is a home for many foreign and local tourists  during summer. The province boasts of its many majestic waterfalls and beautiful beaches visited by many adventurers, explorers, and beach bums.


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Balut sa Puti Festival: Taste the Best of Pateros in a Nip

Balut sa Puti Festival: Taste the Best of Pateros in a Nip

by Jane Dacumos on May 30, 2012

Are you craving for the greatest food ever in the Philippines? Head up now to the Municipality of Pateros where the best Balut can be found.

Have you ever experienced this: late at night or early in the morning, while you are peacefully lying in your bed, you suddenly hear a vendor shout “Balooooooot! Balooooooot!”? 


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Ati-Atihan Festival: VIVA EL SEÑOR SANTO NIÑO!

Ati-Atihan Festival: VIVA EL SEÑOR SANTO NIÑO!

by Jane Dacumos on May 30, 2012

Do you want a different Hala Bira experience?  Hear the boom-boom beat of the bass drums and tinkling of the metals and stone while dancing together with the street dancers? Well, it is time to party to the beat of the drums as we head up to Kalibo where the wildest Ati-Atihan Festival is celebrated.


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The Attractions Offered by the Town of Aglipay

The Attractions Offered by the Town of Aglipay

by Kheem Caparas on May 30, 2012

Aglipay is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Quirino. It was named to honor the head of the only existing religious sect in the community, the late Fr. Gregorio Aglipay, who also led the rebellion against the Spanish colonizers in his time. The town of Aglipay is dubbed as “The Heart of Quirino province”.  


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A Majestic View of Sungang View Point with The Sleeping Beauty  Mountain

A Majestic View of Sungang View Point with The Sleeping Beauty Mountain

by Jhaypee Guia on May 30, 2012

The Sungang View Point is one the best places that can be found in the province of Kalinga. The area is surrounded with various mountains that hold a fantastic and majestic view such as Tanudan Mountain, Tinglayan Mountain, Lubuangan Mountain, and Tabuk Mountain. It is the reason why this spot is mostly visited by the tourists.  Mountain hiking is very common in the site.


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