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Mount Matutum

Mount Matutum

by Kheem Caparas on May 29, 2012
Mount Matutum is situated in Tupi, South Cotabato. It is an active volcanic mountain with an elevation of 2,286 meters above the sea level. The last recorded eruption of this mountain was in 1911. The shape of this mountain is like Mount Mayon, symmetrically conical which was molded by the last eruption activities, but it is not a perfect cone.
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Mount Binaratan - The Silent Mountain of Kalinga

Mount Binaratan - The Silent Mountain of Kalinga

by Jhaypee Guia on May 29, 2012
Mount Binaratan, also known as the silent mountain, can be found near the Tanudan River, between the boundary of Mountain Province and Kalinga.
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Palan-ah Falls and Hot Springs – Hot n’ Cold Attraction in Kalinga

Palan-ah Falls and Hot Springs – Hot n’ Cold Attraction in Kalinga

by Jhaypee Guia on May 29, 2012
One of the best attractions in Kalinga Province is the Palan-ah Falls and Hot Springs in Tulgao West, Tinglayan.
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Mount Hamiguitan

Mount Hamiguitan

by Rosevie Decio on May 29, 2012
Mount Hamiguitan is a mountain located in the province of Davao Oriental. It has a height of 1,620 meters (5, 314.96 ft.). The mountain and its vicinity has one of the most diverse wildlife populations in the Philippines. Among the wildlife found in the area are Philippine eagles and several species of Nepenthes.
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Waniban Island

Waniban Island

by Rosevie Decio on May 29, 2012
Waniban Island or Huaniban is a four-hectare island with a powdery white sand beach embraced by the cool seawater. You can explore the whole island in just 30 minutes of walking. There are some nipa huts where you can rest and bond with your fellows. Trees are scattered all over this little paradise. This island has no inhabitants except for a caretaker who is looking after this natural retreat.
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The Feast for the Rajah Baguinda: A tribute on Its Contribution

The Feast for the Rajah Baguinda: A tribute on Its Contribution

by Jane Dacumos on May 29, 2012
The legendary Rajah Baguinda was an Arab religious missionary from Minangkabau, Sumatra, who arrived in Mindanao in 1390 and reinforced Islam until 1460. He was the famous Sultan of Sulu and stated by some Negeri Sembilanese historians as a Minangkabau prince, but in reality he was a native Bajau prince of Sabah.
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Let’s feel the air on the top of Mount Amuyao

Let’s feel the air on the top of Mount Amuyao

by Jhaypee Guia on May 29, 2012
Mount Amuyao is situated in Cordillera Range in Northern Luzon, with an elevation 2,689 meters. The mountain is very visible and easily spotted along the highway to Banaue.
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Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival: Flooding the Streets with an Avalanche of Colors

Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival: Flooding the Streets with an Avalanche of Colors

by Angel Bonifacio on May 29, 2012

The Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival is a blast of joyful cultural-religious events held in Tacloban, Leyte during the whole month of June. The climactic highlights are celebrated on the last week, in time for the feast day of Señor Santo Niño, the patron saint of Tacloban.


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Babaylan Festival (Rituals)

Babaylan Festival (Rituals)

by Jhaypee Guia on May 29, 2012

Babaylan Festival is an annual celebration held every 19th day of February during the Charter Anniversary of the City of Bago, Negros Occidental. It is a representation of the rituals performed by the Babaylans or high priestesses, like rituals of marriage, baptism, healing, and harvest.


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Sarakiki-Hadang Festival: Let's Do the Chicken Dance!

Sarakiki-Hadang Festival: Let's Do the Chicken Dance!

by Kheem Caparas on May 28, 2012

Sarakiki-Hadang Festival is celebrated in Calbayog City, Western Samar during the first week of September. It is highlighted with a presentation of street dancers dressed like chickens and doing their rooster's courtship movements.


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