Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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Overview of the Philippines

Overview of the Philippines

by Angel Bonifacio on June 23, 2012
The Philippines is a beautiful tropical country in Southeast Asia, located between Taiwan and Borneo. It is comprised of 7,107 islands which are divided into three groups: Luzon, the largest island where Manila, the capital of the Philippines, is situated; Visayas, known for its sunny beaches and scenic coves; and Mindanao, whose striking forests make it an irresistible haven for nature lovers.
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The Villa Verde Monument

The Villa Verde Monument

by Jane Dacumos on June 23, 2012
The 32 Infantry Division Villa Verde Monument in Pangasinan commemorates an epic battle between American forces and the Japanese after the successfully landing at Lingayen Gulf, and it is now a solemn reminder of the province's distant past.
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Flores de Mayo/Santacruzan

Flores de Mayo/Santacruzan

by Angel Bonifacio on June 23, 2012
Every province has its own kinds of festivities. But, there is one festival that is celebrated all over the country – the Flores de Mayo or Santacruzan.
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Feast of Saint John the Baptist

Feast of Saint John the Baptist

by Angel Bonifacio on June 23, 2012
A lot of places across the country – and all over the world – celebrate June 24 as the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, the last prophet of the Old Testament and the first saint of the New Testament.
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Discover a treasure in Bani! Baliwangga Falls

Discover a treasure in Bani! Baliwangga Falls

by Jane Dacumos on June 23, 2012
The transfer of the town to its present location and the change of its name from San Simon to Bani are based on a miracle story.
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Santiago Island

Santiago Island

by Jane Dacumos on June 23, 2012
Even among the miles upon miles of majestic coastline and numerous wondrous islands in the province of Pangasinan, Santiago Island still stands out as a rare pearl to the discerning traveler.
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Shrine of the Nuestra Sra de Manaoag

Shrine of the Nuestra Sra de Manaoag

by Jane Dacumos on June 23, 2012
Tradition holds that the town itself was born from the Virgin Mary’s call or "taoag" to the young man. The term Manaoag was derived from this, meaning "She Calls".
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Agno: The Home of Umbrella Rocks

Agno: The Home of Umbrella Rocks

by Jane Dacumos on June 23, 2012
The rustic town of Agno is characterized by beautiful rolling terrains and rice fields, all of which you could see on the way to the town proper.
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Quezon National Forest Park

Quezon National Forest Park

by Jhaypee Guia on June 22, 2012
Quezon National Park is a unique location in the Philippines where one can fully appreciate the grandeur of nature, as it features a wide variety of landscape and terrain that serve as homes to an amazing assortment of plants and animals, some of which cannot be found elsewhere in the world.
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Tamulaya Waterfalls

Tamulaya Waterfalls

by Jhaypee Guia on June 22, 2012
Polillo Island in the province of Quezon boasts of natural wonders that will amaze even the most jaded traveler, and one such attraction is the spectacular Tamulaya Waterfalls.
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