Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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Have Your Fortune Told at Baguio City’s Bell Church

Have Your Fortune Told at Baguio City’s Bell Church

by Jhaypee Guia on September 6, 2012
Bell Church is a cluster of temples located on the border of Baguio City and Trinidad Valley. Its exotic oriental architecture, pagoda roof, ornate gateway, dragon ornaments, Buddha, and guarded windows gaze from atop a hill. The Bell Temple priest practices a mixture of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Christianity. People may even try having their fortune told.
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Simply Butterflies Conservation Center

Simply Butterflies Conservation Center

by Jhaypee Guia on September 7, 2012
Simply Butterflies Conservation Center is more than just a butterfly garden. It can be found in the town of Bilar, Bohol. The town of Bilar is dubbed as the Bohol’s center for eco-tourism. The center is one of the popular attractions that protect a natural environment for butterflies. It is a sanctuary for various species of butterflies.
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Sutukil: Your Next Seafood Destination

Sutukil: Your Next Seafood Destination

by Jane Dacumos on September 6, 2012
Have you ever tasted the best seafoods ever? If not, then head up now to the beautiful island of Cebu where the tastiest seafood is found – the Sutukil.
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Lakewood

Lakewood

by Rosevie Decio on April 8, 2015
Lakewood indeed sounds like a strange name for a Philippine town, but it is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga Del Sur that gets its name from the wide, scenic Lake Wood, which itself has its own story, that intersects the length of the town. The natural charm of Lake Wood has slowly become known and has been drawing curious visitors from the country and beyond.
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The Musical Agong House

The Musical Agong House

by Jane Dacumos on July 15, 2013
We, Filipinos, are known in the worldwide music industry. And do you know that some of the great singers are Mindanaoans? Yes. There is a lovely place in Davao del Sur that pictures how a Mindanaoan tribe is inspired by their music. It is the Agong House in the hills of Kapatagan, Digos City.
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Vigattin Radio on Various Upcoming Events

Vigattin Radio on Various Upcoming Events

by Angel Bonifacio on July 13, 2013
The following days and months are filled with worthwhile, productive, and inspirational events for us Vigattins. Today, organizers of some of these upcoming events joined us in our Vigattin Radio Program. They were Ms. Grace Soriano, co-founder of The Storytelling Project; Mr. Michael Marin and Mr. Alvin Chan of Webgeek.ph; and Mr. Adric Schreuders, Regional Director of Engineering (Manila Engineering Lab) of Freelancer.com.
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Sambawan: The Island-Paradise of Maripipi

Sambawan: The Island-Paradise of Maripipi

by Arjay Reyes on November 22, 2014
Looking for an island-paradise that is very relaxing but not crowded? Then why not try the Sambawan Island of Maripipi? This island is a place that will surely impress visitors wherever they may be from. The island of Sambawan is located in the province of Biliran and is dubbed as the “Undiscovered Paradise.”
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Lawiswis Kawayan Garden Resort & Spa

Lawiswis Kawayan Garden Resort & Spa

by Xtian Mack on April 25, 2013
With the blistering summer heat, it's no surprise Filipinos keep on searching for that ideal place to plan that ideal getaway. More ideal for these souls are places that aren't far from the city. After all, time spent travelling can be better spent relaxing already. It's a good thing there are amazing places like Lawiswis Kawayan Garden Resort & Spa located very near the metropolis.
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Sweet Creations

Sweet Creations

by Christian Mack on September 5, 2013
One particular shop in the metro takes a step beyond merely selling treats; they have made it an art form. Sweet Creations is a gourmet shop like no other as their products are especially sought after, and its many patrons can attest that their products don't just taste marvelous; they look like magnificent pieces of art.
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Kabankalan’s 37th Sinulog Festival 2013

Kabankalan’s 37th Sinulog Festival 2013

by Jhaypee Guia on January 21, 2013
This year, Kabankalan City celebrated the 37th Sinulog Festival last January 11-20, 2013, with its theme "Above and Beyond Fun: A Pageantry of Thanksgiving". On January 11, 2013, the celebration started with a holy mass at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, followed by the Sinulog 2013 Invitational Shootfest at the Central Philippines State University at 8 AM to 4 PM. The City's Mayor, Isidro Zayco, led the opening salvo held at the town's public plaza around 5 PM along with the band and fireworks display at 7 PM.
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