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by Jane Dacumos on September 3, 2012 Puerto Galera is one of the beautiful bays in the world. For many visitors who have walked along the shores of Puerto Galera, they have described the place as a piece of paradise where one can bask in the magnificence of nature and partake in the many activities and leisure the resorts have to offer. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on September 3, 2012 SM City Davao is a shopping mall owned and developed by SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall developer and owner in the Philippines. SM City Davao, the first SM Mall in the Mindanao region, opened to the public on November 17, 2001 with a gross floor area of 78,735 m2 (847,500 sq ft) and a land area of 132,000 square meters efficiently designed retail space to relax, explore and enjoy with the entire family. Currently, it has a gross floor area of 123,143 square meters. The mall is located in Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City, Philippines near Tulip Drive and Times Beach. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on September 3, 2012 Davao Gulf is a gulf found in Mindanao in the Philippines. It has an area of 308,000 hectares. Davao Gulf cuts into the island of Mindanao from the Philippine Sea. It is surrounded by all four provinces in the Davao Region. The largest island in the gulf is Samal Island. Davao City, on the gulf's west coast, is the largest and busiest port on the gulf. The Bagobo, a tribe known in Davao, are living in the Davao Gulf. With the thrust of Davao City towards Information Technology and IT-Enabled Services (ITES), Davao City and the Davao Gulf area have also earned the moniker Silicon Gulf. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on September 3, 2012 Located in Calamba City, one of the most progressive cities in Laguna, Canossa Academy is one of the first Catholic schools in the city and since its founding has become one of the most recognizable landmarks of the province. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on September 3, 2012 The Port of Davao, Davao, Philippines, is located on the island of Mindanao. The Port of Davao consists of a number of ports, all within the Davao Gulf, which is part of the Celebes Sea. SASA Wharf is one of the largest piers in the port area and busiest. SASA Wharf is owned by the International Container Terminal Services Inc., which also operates at the Port of Manila and Port of Subic. The Port of Davao is largely dominated by container cargo, raw materials, bulk cargo, general cargo and passenger traffic. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on September 3, 2012 Known as “The City of Gentle People,” Dumaguete is a particularly friendly city which warmly welcomes its visitors. The people living here are soft spoken, understanding, hospitable, and loves to celebrate life through music, food, and dance. It is no wonder why Dumaguete have many things to celebrate. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on September 3, 2012 The renowned Battle of Ising which marked the liberation of Mindanao during World War II is shown in an exhibit at the Davao Museum of History and Ethnography at the Davao Insular Village Phase I, Lanang. The exhibit features memorabilia, such as original photographs, documents and accounts from veterans. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on September 3, 2012 Francisco Bangoy International Airport, also called Davao International Airport, is the main airport serving Davao City in the Philippines. It is the busiest airport in the island of Mindanao. The airport has a single 3,000-meter precision runway. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on September 3, 2012 SM City Cebu is a large shopping mall located in Cebu City, Philippines. It is the 4th shopping mall owned and developed by SM Prime Holdings, the country's largest shopping mall owner and developer. It is the company's first shopping mall outside of Metro Manila and the 4th largest shopping mall in the Philippines. It has a land area of 11.8 hectares and a gross floor area of 268,611 m2 (2,891,300 sq ft), becoming part of the world's 15 largest shopping malls and making it the 11th largest shopping mall in the world in 2009. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on September 1, 2012 The town of Puerto Galera, along with its island of Mindoro, has had a long and colorful history. Even before the Spanish came, the area has long been considered as one of the best and most majestic natural harbors in the world and has long been the center of trade in the region. One particular attraction reflects this fascinating past: the Cross at Muelle. » Read More
