Vigattin Tourism Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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Bolinao National Museum

by Jhaypee Guia on May 26, 2012
Bolinao Museum is located at Rizal Street across the Cape Bolinao High School in Bolinao, Pangasinan. The travel is about 363 kilometers from Metro Manila. One can take a bus from Manila to Bolinao. Travel time is about five hours.
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The Heart of Binanog Festival

by Jane Dacumos on May 25, 2012
Lambunao takes pride in its vibrant and glamorous festival – Binanog Festival. Like the other Santo Niño celebrations in Iloilo, Binanog is an annual celebration every January in honor of the infant Jesus.
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The Candle Festival of Candelaria, Quezon

by Jane Dacumos on May 23, 2012
During the first week of February of each year, the progressive municipality of Candelaria in Quezon Province becomes the center of bustling activity and merriment as they celebrate the colorful Candle Festival with exciting parades, fabulous competitions, and exhilarating street dancing. The town does indeed come alive for this event and everyone is invited to join in the revelry.
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The Stunning Rock Formations of Mount Masungi

by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012
The Masungi Mountain rock formations lie along the Sierra Madre Mountain Range at Barangay Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal. This is a breathtaking place which resembles Great Britain’s Stonehenge.
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St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012
Nueva Vizcaya possesses wonders both natural and man-made, shaping this wonderful land into the vibrant and majestic province that has drawn visitors from all over the Philippines. One of its wonders is the St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church in Dupax del Sur, a marvelous structure made of brick which has survived from its founding in 1775. Although damaged by earthquakes, it has been restored and preserved and was declared by the National Museum of the Philippines as a National Cultural Treasure.
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Lasang Secret Adventure Park

by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012
Lasang is located in the town of Initao, Misamis Oriental. It is part of the Initao-Libertad Protected Landscape and Seascape and the newest tourist attraction in the province. The park is managed by the Region 10 Provincial Tourism.
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Gingoog City: City of Waterfalls

by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012
Gingoog City is located in the province of Misamis Oriental. The term Gingoog originally came from the word “Hingoog”, which means “Goodluck”. The word implies good fortune, and so Gingoog City means the City of Good Luck.
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Abuan River: Mother Nature's Washing Machines

by Jhaypee Guia on May 22, 2012

The beautiful Abuan River is situated in Ilagan, Isabela Province. It is part of the Northern Sierra Madre National Park. It has an average elevation of 82 meters above sea level. This great Abuan river is offering whitewater rafting and endorsing ecotourism in the province to save the Sierra Madre.

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Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta - A Fiesta that Colors the Sky

by Jhaypee Guia on May 22, 2012
The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is a yearly occasion that happens between the month of January and February. It is the biggest aviation sports event in the Philippines. It is celebrated in three to four days.
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The Palayag Festival of Guimaras

by Jane Dacumos on May 22, 2012
Celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January by the municipality of Buenavista, this cultural festival makes maximum use of the rich cultural tradition of the oldest municipality of the province. The presentation of songs, dances and musical tableau depicts the various influences Buenavista has been subjected to. It is celebrated in honor of the town’s Patron Saint, Sr. Sto. Nino. “Palayag” marked a new footprint during the 2008 Buenavista Centennial Celebration. They defined “Palayag” as to sail through “Layag”-using water vessel.
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