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Kirang Pass: The Witness of World War II

Kirang Pass: The Witness of World War II

by Kheem Caparas on June 21, 2012
Kirang Pass is a monument that commemorates the courage of the soldiers - both Japanese and Filipino - who fought during World War II.
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St. Joseph the Worker Parish of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

St. Joseph the Worker Parish of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

by Rjay Reyes on June 21, 2012
The province of Bulacan has shared a significant role in our country most especially during the colonial time. Bulacan is considered as one of the earliest provinces in Central Luzon. The province has become an ideal tourist destination, because of its vital role in Philippine history and the rich heritage of its arts and culture.
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Odessa-Tumbali Cave System

Odessa-Tumbali Cave System

by Kheem Caparas on June 20, 2012
The Odessa-Tumbali Cave System in Cagayan is truly a wonder of natural history that rewards its visitors with a sense of awe and adventure, with stunning geological rock and mineral formations made over millions, even billions of years.
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San Carlos Caves

San Carlos Caves

by Kheem Caparas on June 20, 2012
The town of Peñablanca in the province of Cagayan has been called the “Caving Capital of the Philippines” for a good reason: it has more than 300 known caves that have been documented by the National Museum of the Philippines, and arguably one of the most fascinating but also the most challenging caves to explore are the San Carlos Caves.
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Radar Tukon

Radar Tukon

by Kheem Caparas on June 20, 2012
A curious attraction that can be found in Basco, Batanes is Radar Tukon, which was once a lighthouse that was also used as a United States weather station.
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Jackpot Cave

Jackpot Cave

by Kheem Caparas on June 20, 2012
The province of Cagayan is a paradise for spelunkers, or cave explorers, because of the sheer number of known caves in the province, one of which is Jackpot Cave, a particularly interesting challenge even to the most seasoned of explorers.
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Mt. Matarem

Mt. Matarem

by Kheem Caparas on June 20, 2012
Mount Matarem is an extinct volcano 495 meters tall. It is eight kilometers from Basco. The name Matarem means “steep” because the trails of the mountain are really rugged, rough, and steep.
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Gabriela Silang Park and the Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park

Gabriela Silang Park and the Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park

by Jane Dacumos on June 20, 2012
Established to commemorate the brave Filipinos of the north who gave their lives for freedom, the Gabriela Silang Park and the Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park found in Santa, Ilocos Sur help keep patriotism alive.
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Turumba Swimming Pools (Panghulo)

Turumba Swimming Pools (Panghulo)

by Jhaypee Guia on June 20, 2012
The Turumba Swimming Pools, also known as Nuestra Señora de Los Dolores de Turumba and the Doña Aurora A. Quezon Swimming Pool, is a source of livelihood and income for the local government and the local population.
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Kanyuyan Beach & Port

Kanyuyan Beach & Port

by Kheem Caparas on June 20, 2012
Kanyuyan Beach and Port or Port of Basco is located at Baluarte Bay in Basco. It is the port of call of the cargo ships bringing goods from other parts of the country, especially Manila.
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