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Five Fun Things to Do at Calle Crisologo

by Angel Bonifacio on March 27, 2015
You haven’t officially been to Vigan if you did not walk along Calle Crisologo, the centerpiece of the Vigan Heritage Site in Ilocos Sur. Well-preserved ancestral homes line up the four blocks of a cobblestoned street. This particular avenue is a stark comparison against the now-commercialized Vigan town proper. It can transport you back in time even without the need of a time machine.
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Mantigue Island

by Jhaypee Guia on March 26, 2015
Mantigue Island is a small island located about 3.5 km (2.2 mi) off the coast of the volcanic island province of Camiguin province in the Philippines. Also known as Magsaysay Island, it is about 4 hectares of greenery fringed with a gleaming white beach of powdery coral sand.
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Buko Pandan

by Xtian Mack on March 26, 2015
Nowadays, a Filipino party is not complete with this fascinating green and white dessert. Buko pandan is a unique sweet treat with ingredients that are distinctively Filipino. It is now made in hoes and restaurants all over the islands, with every household and restaurant having their own special recipe and their own particular twist to it. Although prepared, made and served all throughout the year, buko pandan, in its many forms as salad, juice, shake, or smoothies, are particularly welcome during the warm Philippine summer months.
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Baguio for All Seasons: Feel the Best of the Cordilleras!

by Jane Dacumos on March 24, 2015

Being the "Summer Capital of the Philippines", the city of Baguio is one of the most famous tourist spots visited by many local and foreign tourists. Known as "The City of Pines" because it is surrounded by lush pine trees, Baguio City takes pride in its variety of cultural, historical, and scenic attractions that make it an important and interesting destination.

Located in Northern Luzon, Baguio City is a picture of rich culture and tradition of the Filipinos. I made a list of things to do when you get there.

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Doña Salud Resort

by Xtian Mack on March 24, 2015
There are great places to spend the summer with friends and family without having to travel very far. If one wishes to have a luxurious and relaxing getaway with style, Doña Salud Resort in Laguna offers these in spades and more.
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Don Salvador Benedicto: Summer Capital of Negros Occidental

by Jhaypee Guia on March 23, 2015
Don Salvador Benedicto, also known as Salvador Benedicto, is a 4th class municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. The municipality is also dubbed as "The Summer Capital of Negros Occidental" due of its climate, which is similar to Baguio City. The town of Salvador Benedicto is located at the mid-center of the hinterland of the entire north of the province of Negros Occidental. It lies 47 kilometers from the provincial capitol. The town was created by merging all the secluded barangays of San Carlos City and the towns of Calatrava and Murcia that were said to be ignored because of its distance and inaccessibility.
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La Mesa Watershed and Eco-Park: The City's Well-liked Attraction

by Jhaypee Guia on March 23, 2015
A popular tourist spot right at the heart of East Fairview is the La Mesa Dam Eco Park, a 33-hectare ecological park that provides natural amenities where people can retreat to and recharge their batteries.
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Mt. Dulang-Dulang

by Christian Mack on March 20, 2015
Mount Dulang-dulang, dubbed by Filipino mountaineers as "D2", is one of the highest elevation peaks in the Kitanglad Mountain Range, located in the north central portion of the province of Bukidnon in the island of Mindanao. It is the second highest mountain of the Philippines at 2,938 metres (9,639 ft) above sea level, second only to Mount Apo of Davao at 2,954 m (9,692 ft) and slightly higher than Mount Pulag of Luzon, the third highest at 2,922 m (9,587 ft).
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Lagos del Sol Resort

by Christian Mack on March 20, 2015
All of us seek a pleasant place where we can even for just a while forget about the complications of busy modern living. We all need to slow down, rest and go on vacation for a change of pace or just to allow ourselves to be carefree, far away from all the stress and anxiety we experience daily. Lagos del Sol in Laguna offers such a place where one can feel fresh and happy in the midst of nature.
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Whitewater Rafting in Cagayan de Oro: Nature at Its Wildest!

by Kheem Caparas on March 19, 2015
Cagayan de Oro is the provincial capital of Misamis Oriental. It is a thriving province rich in cultural and natural sights. It is also the place where you can find the Cagayan de Oro River, which is a popular whitewater rafting destination. The river is ideal for this kind of outdoor activity. It is the reason why the Department of tourism promotes it as the main tourist attraction of Cagayan de Oro City.
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