Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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Ten Unique Modes of Transportation in the Philippines

Ten Unique Modes of Transportation in the Philippines

by Adrea Hernan on September 8, 2014
The Philippines has various modes of transportation which makes it easy to get around. From jeepneys to tricycles, there will be a form of transport that is available even in the most remote area. But what makes it different, is the unique modes of transportation that can only be found here in the Philippines and here is the list:
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Ten Tourist Attractions in Davao City that are worth visiting

Ten Tourist Attractions in Davao City that are worth visiting

by Rjay Reyes on August 29, 2014
Davao is an anchor tourist destination in the south of the Philippines. It attracts tourists for its rich culture, natural resources, wildlife sanctuary, forests and the presence of Mt. Apo which is the tallest mountain in the country). It is a place like no other that mixes the best of urban and rural living. Upon visiting to Davao City, you should make the best out of it.
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Top Ten Destinations to Visit in Dumaguete City

Top Ten Destinations to Visit in Dumaguete City

by Rjay Reyes on August 20, 2014
Dumaguete is dubbed “The City of Gentle People” and also referred as a university town because of the presence of four universities and a number of other colleges. It is situated in the province of Negros Oriental and a popular educational destination for students of surrounding provinces and cities in Visayas and Mindanao.
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Ten Facts You Probably Don’t Know About The

Ten Facts You Probably Don’t Know About The "World’s Largest Indoor Arena"

by Rjay Reyes on August 13, 2014
Dubbed as the “World’s Largest Indoor Arena”, the Philippine Arena is a multipurpose indoor arena situated in Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Bulacan. It has a maximum capacity of 55, 000 people. Guinness Book of World Records considered it as the largest mixed-use theater in the world.
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Top 10 Fun Things to Do in Cebu City

Top 10 Fun Things to Do in Cebu City

by Rjay Reyes on August 6, 2014
Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines and it’s a highly urbanized city which is the center of Metro Cebu, the second most populous Metropolitan area in the Philippines next to Metro Manila.  Known as the “Queen City” of the South, Cebu boasts many tourist attractions. From the first street to the first church of the Philippines, it is surely a must visit place.
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The Ten Most Googled Philippine Tourist Destinations in 2013

The Ten Most Googled Philippine Tourist Destinations in 2013

by Rjay Reyes on July 11, 2014
The Cable News Network (CNN) released a review of the “Most Googled Destinations of 2013” that charts the most-searched tourist attractions in each country including the Philippines. Google is recognized as the most popular search engine in the world with a 71% percent of the world’s search engine market share.
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The Newly Opened South Palms Resort Panglao of Bohol

The Newly Opened South Palms Resort Panglao of Bohol

by Rjay Reyes on June 9, 2014
Well known as the Llittle Paradise of Pure Heart”, Panglao is a beautiful island that has many fascinating beaches that is serene and perfect for diving. It is within the province of Bohol which is famous for the Chocolate Hills. The island has hilly to mountainous terrain and is made of Marinojoc limestone which is the youngest among the limestone units found in Bohol.
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10 Favorite Filipino Breads

10 Favorite Filipino Breads

by Xtian Mack on December 27, 2013
Although rice makes up the main meals of most Filipinos, bread in its many forms still make up a portion of our diet as Filipinos enjoy nibbling on all things soft, sweet and sugary. Although the concept of baking bread has not been a native concept and was brought over by Europeans and our other neighbors, Filipinos have come to love eating bread. Local bakers, adjusting to the tastes of their clientele and even creating unique breads of their own, have helped create a whole line of treats that are Filipino in their own way and have been enjoyed by many generations.
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Top 10 Pulutan ng Pinoy

Top 10 Pulutan ng Pinoy

by Jane Dacumos on December 26, 2013
Filipinos love to celebrate different occasions in their lives, and these may lead to night-long merrymaking involving liquor. For many, it is one way of spending time with the people close to them with lowered inhibitions in a relaxed atmosphere. As such, Filipinos have long learned to cook, prepare and adapt different dishes that are best paired with beer and any other liquor. In our country, it is popularly known as “pulutan,” from the Filipino word “pulutin.” Pulutan literally means ”something that is picked up.” Originally, it was a snack accompanied with liquor or beer but has found its way into Philippine cuisine as appetizers or, in some cases, main dishes, as in the case of sisig.
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10 Traditional Filipino Snacks and Sweets

10 Traditional Filipino Snacks and Sweets

by Xtian Mack on December 10, 2013
Filipinos love to eat, especially food that are sweet. This is probably why our ancestors have come up with a bewildering array of traditional snacks and sweets that truly cater to the tastes of the young and old alike. Being in a pleasantly tropical country, it should come as no surprise that rice, sugar and coconut make up the list of ingredients for the many snacks and sweets we have labeled as distinctly Filipino. Be it for merienda, dessert or pasalubong to loved ones, these traditional food are a delight to have, and, of course, eat.
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