Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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Bagacay Point Lighthouse

Bagacay Point Lighthouse

by Jane Dacumos on November 12, 2015
The lighthouse tower stands at a height of 72 feet in an uphill area overlooking the Mactan Channel. It sits on an elevated 5,000-square-meter government property. With a focal plane of 146 feet, the third-order flashing light was first lit on April 1, 1905.
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Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave

Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave

by Kheem Caparas on November 11, 2015
Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave is a natural tunnel-like structure in Camalig, Albay. Legend says that this cave was the primitive habitat of the natives in the area.
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Pinamungajan Caves

Pinamungajan Caves

by Jhaypee Guia on November 10, 2015
Pinamungajan is an ideal place for adventure lovers. Pinamungajan Caves are must-try attractions of the town. The town is frequently visited by tourists because of the adventure and discovery to be had at the Pinamungajan Caves. Tourists will be surprised and marvel at the rock formations within the cave, with many different shapes and sizes of stalactites and stalagmites, challenge and adventure can be found inside. The caves are stunning and amazing creations of nature.
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Magnificent Spanish-era Architecture of Miag-ao Church

Magnificent Spanish-era Architecture of Miag-ao Church

by Jhaypee Guia on November 9, 2015
Among the many spectacular churches in the region, the Miag-ao Church is unique in being used as a fortress in ancient times. Besides protecting its parishioners, it has served as a source of pride because of its magnificent Spanish-era architecture that still remains today.
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Mt. Carmel Chapel: The Church of Fullfilled Dreams

Mt. Carmel Chapel: The Church of Fullfilled Dreams

by Rjay Reyes on November 4, 2015
Batanes, also called as the home of the winds, is a place where one can truly feel God’s whisper. It is a place where beauty and tranquility meets. The province of Batanes houses several churches that one can religiously fall in love. One of the churches that you should not miss upon going to Batanes is the Mt. Carmel Church which is popularly known as Tukon Chapel.
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The Newly-Renovated La Filipina Cemetery

The Newly-Renovated La Filipina Cemetery

by Jane Dacumos on October 31, 2015
Transforming a public cemetery into a modern memorial park concept is not an easy task. But how could this challenge of transforming the existing cemetery into a “memorial park type” public cemetery embarked?
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Old Catarman Church Ruins and Cross Marker and Sunken Cemetery

Old Catarman Church Ruins and Cross Marker and Sunken Cemetery

by Jane Dacumos on October 30, 2015
Camiguin is blessed with both natural and historical riches. Its attractions never fail to disappoint. It is definitely one of the stops any adventurer should make. Old Catarman Church Ruins and Cross Marker and Sunken Cemetery are two of the town’s proudest attractions, the landmarks bridging the past to the present.
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Visiting Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery

Visiting Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery

by Angel Bonifacio on October 29, 2015
I can actually hear your minds buzzing, “Why would I want to visit a creepy cemetery?” Well, Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery is not your ordinary memorial park because it is a historical landmark and the only underground cemetery in the Philippines. If you’re interested in the country’s colonial history, arts, and architecture, you should visit this place.
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Manila American Cemetery and Memorial

Manila American Cemetery and Memorial

by Christian Mack on October 28, 2015
There have been many heroes who fell for freedom during World War II, and they are remembered in many sites throughout the country in various monuments and memorials so that their sacrifices will not be forgotten. One of the largest of these is the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, located in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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The Five Most Haunted Places in the Philippines

The Five Most Haunted Places in the Philippines

by Kaye Valdez on October 27, 2015
The Philippines is known for its impressive tourist destinations such as the Boracay Island in Aklan, Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Hundred Islands in Pangasinan and Mayon Volcano in Albay. Aside from the natural wonders, the Philippines also have many haunted places giving tourists and visitors a scary experience.
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