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Strawberry Festival

by Rosevie Decio on May 23, 2012
Many parts in the province of Benguet contribute to the strawberry production, places such as Tuba, Tublay and Atok. But the best known and widest producer is the city of La Trinidad where the strawberry fields can be located. Three kilometers from Baguio lay the strawberry fields in Betag, La Trinidad.
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Abuan River: Mother Nature's Washing Machines

by Jhaypee Guia on May 22, 2012

The beautiful Abuan River is situated in Ilagan, Isabela Province. It is part of the Northern Sierra Madre National Park. It has an average elevation of 82 meters above sea level. This great Abuan river is offering whitewater rafting and endorsing ecotourism in the province to save the Sierra Madre.

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Pamulinawen Festival

by Jhaypee Guia on May 22, 2012
The Pamulinawen Festival is held every first week of the February. It is the Laoag City’s entry for the Best Tourism Practices Contest of the Department of Tourism. The word Laoag means "the place of light or clarity" in Ilokano and now, Laoag City is a 1st class city in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
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Panagbenga Festival – The City's Biggest Festival

by Jhaypee Guia on May 22, 2012
Panagbenga Festival is also known as Flower Festival or Season of Blooming. This festival is yearly celebrated in Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines, during the months of February and March.
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Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta - A Fiesta that Colors the Sky

by Jhaypee Guia on May 22, 2012
The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is a yearly occasion that happens between the month of January and February. It is the biggest aviation sports event in the Philippines. It is celebrated in three to four days.
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The Bullfighting of San Joaquin: Pasungay Festival

by Jane Dacumos on May 22, 2012
Do you know the bullfighting festival Corrida de Toros or Running of the Bulls in Spain? It is a traditional event in Spain where one or more bulls are baited and then killed in a bullring for sport and entertainment. By detractors, it is often called a blood sport, but for the followers of the spectacle, it is a “fine art” and not a sport.
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The Palayag Festival of Guimaras

by Jane Dacumos on May 22, 2012
Celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January by the municipality of Buenavista, this cultural festival makes maximum use of the rich cultural tradition of the oldest municipality of the province. The presentation of songs, dances and musical tableau depicts the various influences Buenavista has been subjected to. It is celebrated in honor of the town’s Patron Saint, Sr. Sto. Nino. “Palayag” marked a new footprint during the 2008 Buenavista Centennial Celebration. They defined “Palayag” as to sail through “Layag”-using water vessel.
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Feast of the Three Kings: A Tribute to the Three Wise Men

by Jane Dacumos on May 22, 2012
Celebrated every January 6, the feast of the Three Kings marks the official end of the liturgical Christmas of the Philippines. The twelve days of Christmas end with the Feast of Epiphany also called the “The Adoration of the Magi” or the “The Manifestation of God”. It is also known as the Pasko ng Matatanda (Feast of the Elderly); the day specially honors senior citizens.
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La Castellana Bailes De Luces: Festival of Lights

by Jane Dacumos on May 22, 2012
A spectacle worth marking on one's calendar happens in the province of Negros Occidental where a different festival is celebrated. Bailes De Luces Festival is celebrated every January 5 of the year. It is a conceptualization of hope and thanksgiving for the blessings received in the previous year. It is the town’s celebration of its Charter Day and a befitting culmination of the Christmas season.
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TOP 10 Highest Mountains in the Philippines

by Jhaypee Guia on May 22, 2012

The Philippines is dotted with towering mountains that are perfect for hiking and trekking. So, to all mountaineers out there, gear up and visit these 10 highest mountains in the country!

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