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The Mystical Bega Falls in Agusan del Sur

by Jhaypee Guia on June 1, 2012
Bega Falls can be found in the province of Agusan del Sur, in Barangay Mabuhay in the City of Prosperidad. It is the hidden treasure of the province. The waterfall is surrounded by the abundant greenery of Agusan del Sur's forests and mountain. The waterfall is a three-tiered falls and is truly a sight to behold.
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Mount Magdiwata in Agusan del Sur

by Jhaypee Guia on June 1, 2012
Mount Magdiwata is situated in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur. The mountain is a major source of potable water supply in the province of Agusan del Sur.
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Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary – Pride of Agusan del Sur

by Jhaypee Guia on June 1, 2012
The province of Agusan del Sur is located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Prosperidad is considered as the capital of the province. It is bordered by different provinces of Mindanao – Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Bukidnon, and Misamis Oriental.
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Waling-waling: The Queen of Philippine Orchids

by Kheem Caparas on June 1, 2012
Waling-waling or Vanda Sanderiana is dubbed as the “Queen of Philippine Orchids”. It is also worshipped as Diwata (fairy) by the native Bagobos and discovered in the year 1882. It is the rarest, most beautiful, and most expensive orchid among thousands of species that can be found in the country.
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Places to Visit in Sultan Kudarat

by Kheem Caparas on June 1, 2012
Sultan Kudarat is one of the provinces in the SOCCSKSARGEN region. The name Sultan Kudarat was gotten from the great Muslim ruler and national hero, Sultan Mohammad Dipatuan Kudarat, who reigned in the Sultanate of Maguindanao from 1625 to 1671.
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Igasan Beach of Sulu: “The Hidden Jewel”

by Jane Dacumos on June 1, 2012
Planning on a trip? Experience the different natural wonders and pure beaches in the island of Sulu. For those longing for exciting vacations, Sulu has a lot of beaches comparable to Sipadan Island and Mabul Island beaches, as well as Boracay beaches.
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Up Up to Apayao River!

by Jane Dacumos on June 1, 2012
Apayao River is a Philippine river found along the Cordillera Mountain Range of Northern Luzon. It passes through two regions: the Cordillera Autonomous Region (CAR) and the Cagayan Valley Region. Most of it, however, is located in its namesake province of Apayao in CAR. The powerful river originates from a vast natural watershed located at the western side of the Cordillera Mountain Range and travels through the center of Apayao, passing through the towns of Calanasan, Kabugao, Luna, Pudiol, Flora, and Coner until it reaches the coastal town of Abulug in Cagayan. At that point, the river meets the Pacific Ocean.
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Calanasan Virgin Forest “The Land of Plenty”

by Jane Dacumos on June 1, 2012
Formerly known as “Bayag”, Calanasan is nested on the northwesternmost part of the Cordilleras and bounded by its neighboring towns Adams, Ilocos Norte and Sta. Praxedes and Claveria in Cagayan at the north; municipalities of Luna and Pudtol in Apayao and Pamplona, Cagayan at the east; municipality of Kabugao, Apayao at the south; and the towns of Solsona and Carasi, Ilocos Norte at the west.
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Kaamulan Festival: A Unique Festival

by Jhaypee Guia on June 1, 2012
It is held annually in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon. This ethnic-cultural festival celebration starts in the second week of Febraury and ends in the second week of March, the anniversary date of the foundation of Bukidnon as a province in 1917.
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Ibon-Ebon Festival - The Fabulous Fiesta

by Jhaypee Guia on May 31, 2012

Ibon-Ebon festival, also called “Birds and Eggs Festival,” is a celebration held during the first and second days of February in Candaba, Pampanga. It was first celebrated on February 1 and 2 in 1998 and has been running successfully up to now. This festival is also a celebration for another year of bountiful harvest. The main features of the festival are the migratory birds.

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