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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
by Jhaypee Guia on August 8, 2012 The Municipality of Guinayangan is a fast-developing municipality in the province of Quezon. It is known as the Seafood Paradise of the province. Guinayangan came from a native word for cane "gayang", they "copied"---ginaya and adopted the name to become "ginayangan" or what is now known as "Guinayangan". Its people pronounce it "Ginyangan" omitting the "a" sound. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 8, 2012 A historical landmark in the rustic town of Batac is the Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church that was built during the Spanish era. It is plastered with the original palitada – a mixture of lime, sand, water, and molasses or egg whites. This church has been the center around which the townspeople have directed their faith and way of livfe and continues to be a precious heritage of the town''s vibrant past. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on August 6, 2012 The province of Quezon has a colorful and vibrant culture which is deeply rooted in the many contributions this province has had to Philippine history. Quezon is rich in heritage, from the many historical structures which are centuries old, to the ancient artifacts that reflect the lives and times of the people who have lived here. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on August 6, 2012 Batangas is one of the most popular tourist destination spots in the Philippines. The province has many beaches and is famous for its excellent diving spots. It is where Taal Volcano is located and Taal Heritage town lies, a small picturesque town that has ancestral houses and structures dating back to the 19th century. » Read More
