Vigattin Tourism Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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MassKara Festival: A Multitude of Smiling Faces

by Angel Bonifacio on July 26, 2013

Bacolod City, the “City of Smiles,” celebrates its annual MassKara Festival every October 1-20. The peak of this jovial event happens on the third weekend of October nearest to the 19th, the city’s Charter Day.

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Magellan's Cross: A Tangible Symbol of the Catholic Faith in the Philippines

by Kheem Caparas on July 30, 2013

Magellan's cross is a Christian cross planted by Portuguese and Spanish explorers led by Ferdinand Magellan, staked up after the first Catholic mass in the whole Philippines, in the name of Spain and the Catholic religion. It is found in Cebu City, a constant reminder of the place's – and the country's – rich history.

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The Splendid Tamaraw Falls

by Rosevie Decio on October 7, 2015
Oriental Mindoro is the country's emerging eco-tourism destination, as it is full of the wonders of nature in both the land and in the sea. One attraction of interest is Tamaraw Falls, which is 423 feet tall and located just by the side of the road in the town of Villaflor and San Teodoro.
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Vigattin Radio on Technology against Corruption

by Angel Bonifacio on August 31, 2013
Joining us today was Mr. Vince Lazatin, Executive Director of the Transparency and Accountability Network (TAN), a network of organizations working for greater transparency. We discussed the recent issues surrounding Napoles' Pork Barrel Scam, the reactions of the people, and the role that modern technology plays in the exchange of information, news, and suggestions among us, Filipinos.
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More Fun in Hindang, Southern Leyte

by Arjay Reyes on February 20, 2015
Hindang is a fifth class municipality located in the province of Southern Leyte. The quiet town is hidden below the peaks of Mt. Bontok where awesome caves inhabited with wild monkeys can be found. The caves in Hindang are more accessible than other caves in the Philippines. It can easily be access through the national highway which is 300 meters away from the Hindang Caves Park.
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Ylocano Cuisine at Saramsam Restaurant

by Jane Dacumos on September 5, 2012
My mother is an Ilocano and she would sometimes serve us Ilocano dishes. If there's one condiment that's always present on our dining table, it's the bagoong or fish paste. One of my mother’s favorite condiments!
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The World's only Resort found inside a Banana Plantation

by Arjay Reyes on April 26, 2013
Touted as the world’s only beach resort within a banana plantation, the Banana Beach Resort is one of a kind. Hailed as the most child-friendly resort in Tagum City, it is situated within a 760-hectare banana plantation owned by Hijo Resources Corporation located in Brgy. Madaum, Tagum City, Davao del Norte. It has a coastline beach that spans 4.5 kilometers and the only beach resort in the area that offers great quality of fun that guests will surely enjoy.
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Cavinti Underground River and Caves Complex

by Jerwin Lim on April 19, 2013
As of the meantime, visitors are required to drop by at Cavinti Municipal Office to secure a permit before going to Cavinti Underground River and Cave so as to monitor the number of persons visiting the cave since it was only operational last March 30, 2013. You can also visit their facebook account or email them ahead of time regarding the date of your visit.
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Ho Galbi Korean Grill and Art Gallery

by Christian Mack on September 2, 2013
Visitors to Metro Manila discover a very modern, very global city, especially when it comes to cuisine, with a wide variety of restaurants offering the best delicacies from all around the world. And when it comes to exotic and authentic Korean cuisine, Ho Galbi Korean Grill & Art Gallery Restaurant in Pasig and their newly-opened branch at Tiendecitas will more than satisfy any Korean craving.
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Inspirational Stories at Vigattin Radio

by Angel Bonifacio on August 3, 2013
Today's Vigattin Radio Program is utterly inspirational and uplifting because our guests all shared their success stories with us. These are not your usual rags-to-riches stories; rather, these are the stories of our fellow Filipinos who have had their own share of difficulties, joys, challenges, and achievements that we can all relate to. These are stories that will touch our hearts because at some point in time, we know we also went through these kinds of hardship and survived them. And as you read on, you'll realize that these are not just their stories. These are your stories too!
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