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Musuan Peak: Fire Mountain

Musuan Peak: Fire Mountain

by Jane Dacumos on August 27, 2012
Musuan Peak or Mount Musuan, also known as Mount Calayo, literally "Fire Mountain," is an active volcano on the island of Mindanao, Philippines. It is 4.5 kilometers south of the city of Valencia, province of Bukidnon, and 81 km southeast of Cagayan de Oro City. Musuan is a lava dome and tuff cone with an elevation of 646 meters asl, and a base diameter of 3 km.
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Mendoza Park (Puerto Princesa)

Mendoza Park (Puerto Princesa)

by Jhaypee Guia on August 27, 2012
Mendoza Park, Rizal Avenue. Named after Dr. Higinio Mendoza, war hero of Palawan. Doctor Mendoza's resistance to Japanese control led to his execution at Canigaran on January 24, 1944. His remains and those of several unknown soldiers were entered into the memorial found on one side of the park.
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San Sebastian Cathedral

San Sebastian Cathedral

by Jane Dacumos on August 27, 2012
The San Sebastian Cathedral also known as the Cathedral of Lipa is a Roman Catholic church located in Lipa, Batangas. It was formerly located on the Shore of Taal Lake and was destroyed when Taal Volcano erupted in 1754.
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Got to Believe in Magic at Fantasy World Castle in Lemery, Batangas

Got to Believe in Magic at Fantasy World Castle in Lemery, Batangas

by Jhaypee Guia on August 25, 2012
If you visit Batangas, you shouldn't miss the well-known landmarks and attractions in the area, particularly the Fantasy World Castle. It is a theme park under construction located in Barangy Mayasang in Lemery, Batangas. This amazing and colorful structure can be easily seen along Diokno Highway going to Tagaytay.
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Basilica of San Sebastian in Manila

Basilica of San Sebastian in Manila

by Jane Dacumos on August 24, 2012
The Basilica Minore de San Sebastián, better known as San Sebastián Church, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Manila, the Philippines. It is the seat of the Parish of San Sebastian and the National Shrine of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
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Our Lady of Charity (Agoo Town's Patroness)

Our Lady of Charity (Agoo Town's Patroness)

by Jhaypee Guia on August 24, 2012
Our Lady of Charity is also known locally as Apo Caridad. It is also remarked as the Protrectress of Ilocandia's crops and harvests from pestilence and natural calamities, and widely known for "precipitating rain in times of draught". Our Lady of Charity made the town of Agoo a major religious center of the north.
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St. Louis Bertrand Church – The Role It Played in History

St. Louis Bertrand Church – The Role It Played in History

by Jane Dacumos on August 24, 2012
Pangasinan’s ancient and Hispanic churches are both a Visita Iglesia destination and architecture buffs' paradise. Pilgrim’s destinations include Our Lady of Purification Parish in Binmaley, one of the largest vaulted dome churches in the province, Lingayen’s Church of Epiphany with its collection of historical bells, Bolinao’s St. James the Great Fortress Church, with its imposing façade hewn from coral rocks and the Saint Peter and Paul Parish, considered by the National Museums as a National Cultural Treasure.
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Divine Mercy Shrine (Misamis Oriental)

Divine Mercy Shrine (Misamis Oriental)

by Jhaypee Guia on August 24, 2012
The Divine Mercy Shrine in El Salvador City Misamis Oriental, Philippines is located in Divine Mercy Hills, overlooking Macajalar Bay on the Mindanao island, southern part of the Philippines.
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Chill out at Padsan River

Chill out at Padsan River

by Jane Dacumos on August 24, 2012
You might pass by Sarrat during your visit to Ilocos Norte because it is not as famous as the other tourist destination. But like the other well-known spots, it has its own shares of beauty that enthrall visitors and gives simple pleasures that only nature can afford to give.
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Lanikai Beach – Serenity by the Sea

Lanikai Beach – Serenity by the Sea

by Jane Dacumos on August 23, 2012
Searching for the best destination spot this summer? Said to have the best of natural wonders, Davao del Norte receives thousands of visitors every year who have come to marvel this slice of paradise. Do you want to know one of the reasons why?
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