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Tantanan Bay

by Rosevie Decio on May 30, 2012
Discover the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, the Emerging Pearl of the Southern Seas, where Tantanan Bay can be found. Tantanan Bay is considered as the largest fish sanctuary in the province; the whole area is about five hectares. Fishing is the primary and the main source of living of the local people.
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Sibuguey Bay

by Rosevie Decio on May 30, 2012
Zamboanga Sibugay has given courtesy to travelers because of its rich and unpolluted waters. Sibuguey Bay, found in the southwestern part of Mindanao, is a seaside indentation between two capes or peninsulas, bigger than a cove but smaller than a bay.
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Sibug-Sibug Festival

by Rosevie Decio on May 30, 2012
The Sibug-Sibug Festival is the annual two-week celebration in the municipality of Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay. This event is one of the most awaited attractions in the province. The locals celebrate this event to commemorate the founding of the province and to give thanks to their patron.
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Islets of Zamboanga Sibugay

by Rosevie Decio on May 30, 2012
The Philippine archipelago is blessed with islands and islets surrounded with waters teeming with marine life and a plethora of underwater colors that attract tourists and leave them in awe. The best destinations in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay are the Olutanga Island, Pandilusan Island, and Litayon Island.
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Bacao Festival

by Rosevie Decio on May 30, 2012
Isabela, the country’s biggest corn hub, produced 1.26 million metric tons (MT) of corn in 2011, a sizable 20 percent of Philippines’ total corn output, so the municipality and the people of Echague merrily celebrated their corn festival which is the Bacao, Isabela’s pride.
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Hooray… To the best of best of Abra!

by Jane Dacumos on May 30, 2012
Surrounded by land, the province of Abra is one of the few places in the Philippines that boast of well-preserved natural resources and wonders. Like the rest of the provinces in the archipelago, it has a lot of interesting places that lure the tourists into going here and checking out its historical, cultural or man-made sites. Here are the best things that you can do if ever you visit Abra.
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The Unspoiled Beauty of Abra

by Jane Dacumos on May 30, 2012
Abra, like the other provinces in the archipelago, offers many tourists and travelers a pleasure that only nature can afford to give. It is easily overlooked as a tourist destination and seldom would you see tourism write-ups about the place. However, the transformation of the province has been enormous when it comes to the growth of trade, business, and tourism of the place.
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Araw ng Koronadal “Hinugayaw Festival”

by Jane Dacumos on May 30, 2012
Koronadal City takes pride in its rich culture, traditions, and beliefs. It is the capital city of South Cotabato and popularly known to the local population as Marbel. What is amazing about this city? Despite the people's different religions and beliefs, they are united as one and living together in peace. They respect each other’s beliefs.
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Taste the World's Tastiest Milkfish in Bangus Festival

by Kheem Caparas on May 30, 2012

Bangus Festival is a yearly celebration in Dagupan City and it is claimed as the longest running festival in the country, held for one whole month beginning on April 1 to May 1 at Pangasinan’s traditional Pistay Dayat or Sea Festival. It highlights the local industry of bangus or milkfish – the Philippine national fish. It also promotes Dagupan City as "Bangus Capital of the World" and establishes the city as a major tourist destination.

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Anini-y Church: A precious stone in Antique’s land

by Jane Dacumos on May 29, 2012

Our country is defined by the power of our religion. We give importance to our churches and value their part in the rich history of our country.

Panay Islands of Visayas is known for its vast number of old basilicas and churches. Some are completely damaged and ruined by time but some are still serving as a house of prayer. In the province of Antique down to the municipality of Anini-y, there stands a beautiful structure which is the only surviving Spanish colonial church in the province.

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