Vigattin Tourism Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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Callao Cave: Most Spectacular Cave in Cagayan Valley

by Jhaypee Guia on January 23, 2015

Cagayan is well-known for its abundance of cave systems and one of the spectacular caves in the province is Callao Cave, which has seven chambers. This cave is famous for the natural cathedral formed inside the cave. This cathedral-like chamber is now transformed to a chapel by the local people.

Each of the chambers has natural crack and fracture formation, which allow the sunlight to get inside the cave. Unlike dark and scary caves, Callao Cave has natural sunroofs – a good and dramatic lighting effect for a photoshoot session!

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Papal visit in the PH touched Pinoy Catholic's faith

by Kenneth De Villa on January 22, 2015
After a dangerous but faithful Nazareno tradition of Philippine Catholics, Filipinos' faith was set on fire again when Pope Francis came to the Philippines. It was truly a blessed January for Catholic devotees.
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International media summit in Cebu to tackle citizen media

by Vigatin Phil on January 21, 2015
Two-day international summit that will tackle some of the latest issues on citizen media, freedom of information, digital security, indigenous languages and multilingualism online, and internet activism.
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Alegria, Cebu: Cebu province’s hidden gem

by Rjay Reyes on January 20, 2015
The province of Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines with the City of Cebu as the main center of trade, commerce, education and industry in the Visayas. Last 2007, It was named as the 7th best island destination in the Indian Ocean-Asia region and in 2005; it was 8th best Asian-Pacific island destination, 7th in 2009 and 2004.
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Ten Facts You Probably Don’t Know About Cebu

by Rjay Reyes on January 20, 2015
The province of Cebu plays a major role in the Philippine history. In April 1521, Spaniards landed on the shores of Mactan Island and fought with Lapu-lapu’s army. The event became known as the “Battle of Mactan” and it is where the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan died.
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Top five things you absolutely must do in Tacloban City

by Red de Vera on January 17, 2015
As the city continues to rise again after the devastation brought by Typhoon Yolanda, Tacloban City is a must visit destination. It is a primary tourism hub in the Eastern Visayas region and the main gateway to Leyte and Samar islands. Before Typhoon Yolanda wrecked havoc the city, Tacloban is one of the fastest growing cities of the country.
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List of alternate routes, parking and convergence sites

by Vigattin Tourism Administrator on January 14, 2015
The MMDA on Monday released a list of alternate routes that it advised motorists to take, as some roads will be closed from traffic to allow the papal convoy exclusive use of these.
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Pope Francis PAPAL Visit 2015

by Vigattin Tourism Administrator on January 14, 2015
His Holiness Pope Francis will bring his message of “mercy and compassion” to at least 11 different venues in the province of Leyte and Metro Manila during his Apostolic Visit to the Philippines on January 15-19, 2015.
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Filipino Customs and Traditions

by Cecil Abundo on January 13, 2015
Our culture is a big reflection of our great and complex history. It is influenced by most of the people we have interacted with. A blend of the Malayo-Polynesian and Hispanic culture with the influence from Chinese, Indians Arabs, and other Asian cultures really contribute to the customs and traditions of the Filipinos.
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10 Great Filipino Food on a Cold Day

by Xtian Mack on January 12, 2015
Dealing with the cold air of January or just a particularly damp, rainy day can be a challenge for most Filipinos. Living in a tropical country, there are some Filipinos who just can't bear really low temperatures. This is probably why Filipinos over the years have developed an amazing variety of culinary delights especially for these occasions, created, developed and passed on to generations to bring warmth to the shivering Filipino. So when the temperatures hit the low end, expect Filipinos to seek these out to warm their bellies and their bodies. Other just make the cold a reason to indulge a craving for something different. It is undeniable that these Filipino food have brought us warmth, comfort and ease whenever we needed them.
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