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Paoay Lake National Park: A Place that Can’t Resist Its Beauty

Paoay Lake National Park: A Place that Can’t Resist Its Beauty

by Jhaypee Guia on February 10, 2014
The Paoay National Park is located in Ilocos Norte, 3 kilometers away from the sea. It is a huge area in the province, measuring 470 hectares, that is bordered by 5 barangays. It is adjacent to the spectacular Malacanañg ti Amianan. The area is stated as the as a National Park on June 21, 1969 under Republic Act 5631. The site is a home of almost 77 species of common, endangered, and nomadic birds.
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Bluejaz Resort and Waterpark

Bluejaz Resort and Waterpark

by Jane Dacumos on February 7, 2014
The Island Garden City of Samal in Davao has several commercial resorts and private beaches spread along the 118-kilometer stretch white sand. Bluejaz Beach Resort and Waterpark situated at Brgy. Caliclic, Babak District is one of the island’s elegant resorts and the reason why the province is mostly visited by visitors.
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The Legends of  the Seven Lakes

The Legends of the Seven Lakes

by Jhaypee Guia on February 7, 2014
The seven lakes are spread out in the city of San Pablo. They are nestled on depressions created by volcanic activity over the centuries. The lakes are ideal for picnics, hiking, freshwater leisure fishing, camping, and other nature-based activities.
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Sampaloc Lake: The Largest and Premier lake of San Pablo

Sampaloc Lake: The Largest and Premier lake of San Pablo

by Jhaypee Guia on February 6, 2014
Lake Sampaloc is an inactive volcanic maar on the island of Luzon, the Philippines. It is one of the lake in the Seven Lakes of San Pablo, Laguna.
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Shaking Hands with Maria Makiling

Shaking Hands with Maria Makiling

by Angel Bonifacio on February 6, 2014
Climbing Mount Makiling is not your ordinary hike. It is very challenging not really because the trails are difficult to follow but because there’s an air of enigma and magic all over the place. It’s very intriguing, right?
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Fun and Relaxation at Mantangale Alibuag Dive Resort

Fun and Relaxation at Mantangale Alibuag Dive Resort

by Jhaypee Guia on February 3, 2014
Mantangale Alibuag Dive Resort is a family-run resort established in 1994. It can be found in the beautiful town of Balingoan in the province of Misamis Oriental, particularly in Barangay Mantangale. It is located about 80 kilometers from Cagayan De Oro. The vast area of the resort showcases a beautiful seascape along with a view of the South Bohol Sea and the island of Camiguin.
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A Worth Climb at Ligñon Hill Nature Park

A Worth Climb at Ligñon Hill Nature Park

by Jane Dacumos on February 1, 2014
The province of Albay is an exciting getaway for the weary traveler. Everyone knows that Albay is home to the spectacular Mayon Volcano, the region’s crown jewel and one of the great wonders of the world. Do you want to know where to get a good view of Mount Mayon?
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Padre Jose Burgos National Museum

Padre Jose Burgos National Museum

by Jane Dacumos on February 1, 2014
Because of his significant contributions toward the struggle for Philippine independence, the people of Vigan commemorate the noble deeds of Padre Jose Burgos and keep his memories alive with the establishment of the Padre Jose Burgos National Museum.
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Pagoda Hill in La Union

Pagoda Hill in La Union

by Rosevie Decio on January 31, 2014
The province of La Union is a popular tourist destination, with more and more visitors coming every year to get a glimpse of the many fascinating attractions here. Besides its fantastic beaches for swimming and surfing, La Union also has Pagoda Hill, situated in the city of San Fernando, the capital city of La Union. Pagoda Hill is comprised of Chinese-themed architecture atop a hill which has a commanding and amazing view of San Fernando City.
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Davao City's ChinaTown

Davao City's ChinaTown

by Jhaypee Guia on January 30, 2014
Davao ChinaTown, also known as Mindanao ChinaTown, is the only ChinaTown in Mindanao located in the island's de facto capital, Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines. At around 44 hectares, it is at the center of numerous business establishments, of which a great majority is owned by Chinese Filipinos who were either born in the country or naturalized Filipino citizens who trace their roots to mainland China.
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