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Start Of Summer At Mahaba Island

Start Of Summer At Mahaba Island

by J.P. Leo Castillo on August 19, 2015
The eastern beachfront at Mahaba is probably the best in all of the Cuatro Islas. The immediate area of the beach is relatively shallow and free of rocks making it perfect for swimming.
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Culinary Travel Adventures

Culinary Travel Adventures

by J.P. Leo Castillo on August 18, 2015
balut did not originate from the Philippines but seems to have come from China and spread to such places as Vietnam and Cambodia, perhaps even before southern Chinese immigrants took it with them to the Philippines.
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CRAZY FOR WHITE SAND BEACHES

CRAZY FOR WHITE SAND BEACHES

by J.P. Leo Castillo on August 17, 2015
Two islands off the town of Matnog in Sorsogon actually have white sand mixed in with particles of red coral, giving them a pinkish hue.
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THE SIMPLE LIFE: MUSINGS AT A NUEVA ECIJA FARM

THE SIMPLE LIFE: MUSINGS AT A NUEVA ECIJA FARM

by J.P. Leo Castillo on August 15, 2015
Get up early in the morning or stay around before sunset and you’ll see various species of birds coming out of their hideouts to play and even an occasional kingfisher or heron lurking around
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REAL SEAFOOD... IN REAL, QUEZON

REAL SEAFOOD... IN REAL, QUEZON

by J.P. Leo Castillo on August 15, 2015
The roadside seafood market of Tignoan in Real, Quezon province; you can buy freshly caught seafood and have it cooked while you wait.
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DIGYO ISLAND: BARE ESSENTIALS

DIGYO ISLAND: BARE ESSENTIALS

by J.P. Leo Castillo on August 14, 2015
Digyo is the smallest of the Cuatro Islas group of islands at 3.5 hectares. Digyo has sandbars stretching out at its northwestern and southeastern extremities with the latter the more pronounced.
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 HIMOKILAN ISLAND: A SHORT BUT SWEET VISIT

HIMOKILAN ISLAND: A SHORT BUT SWEET VISIT

by J.P. Leo Castillo on August 14, 2015
Himokilan looked imposing from a distance with a hat-shaped hill jutting out over the landscape and a forest of green blanketing the whole island.
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DANCING AND PRANCING ON THE STREETS OF CATBALOGAN

DANCING AND PRANCING ON THE STREETS OF CATBALOGAN

by Michael Ocampo on August 13, 2015
The Pride of Catbalogan City, the Mandaragat Festival entertains the crowds.
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THE UNKNOWN SIDE OF PANGASINAN

THE UNKNOWN SIDE OF PANGASINAN

by J.P. Leo Castillo on August 13, 2015
Visitors traveling to the Philippine province of Pangasinan often head straight for the Hundred Islands in Alaminos or to Patar Beach in Bolinao.
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SPARKLING SMILES OF SAMAR

SPARKLING SMILES OF SAMAR

by Michael Ocampo on August 12, 2015
Why is it I feel a sense of dejavu like I'm somewhere near my office at the Negros Oriental provincial capitol area?
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