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by Jhaypee Guia on August 30, 2012 Legazpi Airport in the Philippines is a major airport in the Bicol Region, serving the vicinity of Legazpi City in Albay. It has a single runway with dimensions of 2280 x 36 meters, longer than those of the former airports of Bacolod City (1958 x 30 meters) and Mandurriao in Iloilo City (2100 x 43 meters), the airport can handle medium-sized civilian jets and military aircraft. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 27, 2012 Billed as of the National Historical Treasures in the Philippines by the National Historical Commission, St. Gregory Church also known as Majayjay Church is reputedly one of the oldest churches in the Philippines built in 1575 using forced labor. Dedicated to St. Gregory the Great as its patron, antique relief statues of saints, which were brought by the Spaniards, are preserved in this church. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on August 27, 2012 Tangalan is a 5th class municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. It was formerly an arrabal of Makato, Aklan. At the time of its creation, it included the following barrios: Tondog, Jawili, Dumatad, Afga, Baybay, Dapdap, Pudyot, Tagas, Tamalagon, Panayakan, Vivo, Lanipga, Napatag and Tamoko. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 27, 2012 The Bohol Bee Farm is an agriculture haven situated on top of a cliff on Panglao Island, Bohol, dedicated to bee cultivation, organic farming, and healthy eating. Aside from growing diverse agricultural produce, Bohol Bee Farm also houses a resort and a restaurant where visitors can take a time off from the city and find relaxation while providing livelihood to the local residents. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on August 27, 2012 The Shrine of St. Joseph the Patriarch is located in the town proper and is a popular Catholic pilgrimage site. It was once built with cogon and bamboo by Augustinian friars around 1788. The present structure was built in 1812 under the supervision of a famous botanist Fr. Manuel Blanco, OSA. It measures 60m long and 14m wide. It also has a Baroque and neo-classic facade and a single-aisled interior, which offers an unobstructed view of the large main altar. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 27, 2012 Hailed as the “little paradise of pure hearts," Panglao Island in Bohol is a beautiful island recognized for its serene beaches and a variety of diving sites. Aside from that, the land is gifted with scenic limestone structures and lush tropical landscapes. When visiting the island, one of the thrilling adventures that you should not miss is the Hinagdanan Cave, a naturally lighted cavern with a deep lagoon and many large stalactites and stalagmites. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on August 27, 2012 The Cambuhat River and Village Tour is located in Buenavista, Bohol. It is an environment-friendly village enterprise owned and managed by the Cambuhat Enterprise Development & Fisheries Association (CEDFA). It showcases rustic village life and local management of the river, estuarine and mangrove areas. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 27, 2012 The Catholic church of Ibaan is among the oldest in the province of Batangas. According to the parish records, an illustrious reverend Augustinian priest named Fr. Manuel Grijalbo, the first parish priest of Ibaan, took the initiative of establishing the first stone church. The original plan of the present church was drawn by an architect named Luciano Oliver. It has a "cruciform" design that looked like a cross of crucifix, an iconic column facade in towers for the height. The attractive columns in the form of triangle pediment are at its highest peak in front. Construction was started in 1854 and was finished in 1869. The bell towers and church frontage were completed in 1876. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 27, 2012 Filipinos have long known that the beautiful island province of Tawi-Tawi offers much to see and experience for every visitor as it is full of diving sites and a wealth of culture and heritage sites. Indeed, the province is very irresistible, and the Turtle islands are one of Tawi-Tawi’s many great attractions that showcase the beauty of the province. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on August 27, 2012 The Municipality of Trinidad is located in the northeastern part of Bohol Province, and this town is surprisingly rich in natural wonders, drawing thousands of visitors every year to its amazing caves and waterfalls, among others. Trinidad has a land area of 15,263.0344 hectares that comprises twenty (20) barangays. The topography is characterized by level plains on the eastern part, which gently undulates to hills and mountains toward the western part. » Read More
