Vigattin Tourism Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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Ambuaya Lake - Myth of the Lost Village

by Jhaypee Guia on May 29, 2012

The province of Ifugao is gifted with several tourist attractions. The area is dotted with with historical, cultural, natural and man-made tourist spots, albeit not known to many people. The whole place is serene and beautiful, with different shades of green and brown – the lovely colors of nature.

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A glance at Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral House

by Jane Dacumos on May 29, 2012

The Macapagal-Macaraeg Ancestral House has been declared a heritage house by the National Historical Institute last August 14, 2002. It is considered as the first house in the Philippines where two of the country's Presidents lived – Diosdado Macapagal, the 9th President of the Philippines and his daughter Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the 14th President of the Philippines.

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Best Times in Anilao: The New Snorkeling and Diving Craze

by Jane Dacumos on May 29, 2012

Anilao, Batangas ranked third on the Top Muck Diving Sites in the World, after the Lembeh Strait in Indonesia and Mabul Island in Malaysia. It is also the best site for underwater macro photography in the whole Philippines.

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The Gleaming beauty of Koronadal City

by Kheem Caparas on May 29, 2012
Koronadal City is the capital of the province of South Cotabato. The city is recognized as the “Most Competitive City” and most business-friendly place in Mindanao. The word Koronadal is believed to have been derived from two B’laan words – Koron or kolon which means Cogon Grass and nadal or datal which means plain. On the other hand, Marbel, which is another name for the Poblacion, is a B’laan term “Marb-El” which means “murky waters,” referring to the Marbel River.
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Come and Visit the Town of Polomolok!

by Kheem Caparas on May 29, 2012
Polomok is a 1st class municipality in the province of South Cotabato. It is an agro-industrial municipality located in the middle of General Santos City and Tupi. It belongs to the top 30 richest municipalities of the country because a large piece of its land is owned by the Dole Pinapple Plantation, giving multitudes of jobs to its locals and boosting its economic value. The name Polomolok was derived from the B’laan term “Flomlok” meaning hunting grounds.
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Mount Matutum

by Kheem Caparas on May 29, 2012
Mount Matutum is situated in Tupi, South Cotabato. It is an active volcanic mountain with an elevation of 2,286 meters above the sea level. The last recorded eruption of this mountain was in 1911. The shape of this mountain is like Mount Mayon, symmetrically conical which was molded by the last eruption activities, but it is not a perfect cone.
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Mount Binaratan - The Silent Mountain of Kalinga

by Jhaypee Guia on May 29, 2012
Mount Binaratan, also known as the silent mountain, can be found near the Tanudan River, between the boundary of Mountain Province and Kalinga.
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Palan-ah Falls and Hot Springs – Hot n’ Cold Attraction in Kalinga

by Jhaypee Guia on May 29, 2012
One of the best attractions in Kalinga Province is the Palan-ah Falls and Hot Springs in Tulgao West, Tinglayan.
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Mount Hamiguitan

by Rosevie Decio on May 29, 2012
Mount Hamiguitan is a mountain located in the province of Davao Oriental. It has a height of 1,620 meters (5, 314.96 ft.). The mountain and its vicinity has one of the most diverse wildlife populations in the Philippines. Among the wildlife found in the area are Philippine eagles and several species of Nepenthes.
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Waniban Island

by Rosevie Decio on May 29, 2012
Waniban Island or Huaniban is a four-hectare island with a powdery white sand beach embraced by the cool seawater. You can explore the whole island in just 30 minutes of walking. There are some nipa huts where you can rest and bond with your fellows. Trees are scattered all over this little paradise. This island has no inhabitants except for a caretaker who is looking after this natural retreat.
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