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by Jhaypee Guia on August 8, 2012 Antipolo is a city in the Philippines located in the province of Rizal; about 25 kilometers east of Manila. It is the largest city in the Calabarzon Region in terms of population. It is also the seventh most populous city in the country with a population of 633,971 in 2007. The city is popular for being a pilgrimage site. It prides itself as the "Pilgrimage Capital of the Philippines." The Marian image of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage or the Virgin of Antipolo, which was brought in from Mexico in 1626, and enshrined in the Antipolo Cathedral has a continuous following among Filipino Catholics since the Spanish era. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on August 8, 2012 One majestic mountain that can be found in the town of Binangonan, in the island of Talim, is Mt. Tagapo, more popularly known as the Mountain of Susong Dalaga, with a height of 270 meters and is said to have the shape of the breast of a virgin. Many mountaineers from all over the Philippines visit the mountain to glimpse its beauty. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 8, 2012 The province of Nueva Ecija is a fun and relaxing place that provides a variety of enjoyable activities, great experiences and, unforgettable memories for everyone who visits. Dupinga River might be one of the famous attractions in the province frequented by visitors to spend leisure time during summer and special occasions. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on August 8, 2012 Mt. Sembrano is situated about 60 kilometers (37 mi) east by road from the capital city of Manila. the mountain is now a popular hiking destination offering a commanding view of Laguna de Bay, Talim Island, and the Tagalog provinces of Rizal and Laguna. Mount Susong Dalaga (Maiden's breast Mountain), a conical hill resembling the female breast which is the highest peak of the neighboring Talim Island, is best observed from Mt. Sembrano. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 8, 2012 Santa Ana is the home of the Cagayan Special Economic Zone. The Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Freeport in the Philippines, also known as Cagayan Freeport, was established by virtue of Republic Act No. 7922, otherwise known as the Cagayan Economic Zone Act of 1995. It is being supervised and managed by the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) into a self-sustaining industrial, commercial, financial, and recreational center, with a suitable residential area, in order to create employment opportunities around the Cagayan Freeport, and to effectively encourage and attract legitimate and productive local and foreign investments. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 8, 2012 Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag in Pangasinan is a 17th-century Roman Catholic shrine where the ivory image of the Blessed Virgin Mary is placed in the high altar. Under that invocation, Mary the mother of Jesus is locally venerated as the patroness of the town and is often referred to in both the Pangasinense and Ilocano dialect as Apo Baket, in English, "Venerable Madam."The image is one of the most venerated Marian images in the country, and held by believers to possess healing powers as patroness of the sick, the helpless and the needy. The Manaoag Shrine is administered by the Dominican Order under the Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan, and today, it is an active parish serving Manaoag and the surrounding towns. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 8, 2012 Do you want an escape from the noise and pollution of the city, or a place where you can take a breather from the pressures of everyday life? Head up to the one of the proudest attractions of La Union where one can have a unique commune with nature – the La Union Botanical and Zoological Garden. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on August 8, 2012 The Church of Saint Louis, Bishop of Toulouse was initially created in 1593 but destroyed in 1629. The second church was constructed between 1630 and 1640, gutted by fire in 1733 and reconstructed in 1738. It was partly destroyed during the World War II in 1945 and renovated by the Philippine Historical Commission in 1966. It is surrounded by gardens, grottos and stone walls called quince-quince. It enshrined the image of San Isidro Labrador. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 8, 2012 The construction of magnificent churches in Dingras town is part of the town’s establishment during Spanish era. Today the remains of these colonial churches, ancestral houses and cemeteries are picturesque reminders of the town's spirited Spanish-influenced past. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 8, 2012 In Philippine tourism, the town of Bangui once proved that it is a must-see destination that a tourist should visit. It has its own share of beauty that many tourists will enjoy in many ways. Aside from the Abang Falls, there is another landmark that marks the town’s rich cultural heritage – Bangui Church. » Read More
