Browse our hundreds of travel and tourism articles about fantastic destinations in the Philippines. Know more about our culture and marvel at the richness and beauty of our country.
by Xtian Mack on November 15, 2012 The Philippine Warty Pig, Sus philippensis, is one of four known pig species endemic to the Philippines. The other three endemic species are the Visayan Warty Pig (S. cebifrons), Mindoro Warty Pig (S. oliveri) and the Palawan Bearded Pig (S. ahoenobarbus), also being rare members of the Suidae family. Philippine Warty Pigs have two pairs of warts, with a tuft of hair extending outwards from the warts closest to the jaw. » Read More
by Angel Bonifacio on July 23, 2012 Located in San Fernando City, La Union, this unique botanical garden is nestled on the hills of the city and spread out on several hectares of land. This is a sanctuary of different plant species which can be found not just in tropical countries like the Philippines but also in sub-tropical areas and deserts. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on June 27, 2012 Calauit Island is a 3,700-hectare island in the Calamian Island Chain that lies off the coast of Palawan. The island is known for its wildlife sanctuary with a substantial population of African animals, including giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, bushbacks, gazelles, elands, and antelopes, as well as local fauna that all roam freely in a game reserve created by former president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1970s. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 16, 2012 The Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (Cuculus pectoralis) is a bird belonging to the cuckoo family. It is found only in the Philippines. It was formerly classified as a subspecies of Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo (C. fugax) but is now commonly treated as a separate species based on differences in vocalizations. » Read More
by Xtian Mack on November 16, 2012 The Tarictic Hornbill (Penelopides panini) is a hornbill found in rainforests on the islands of Panay, Negros, Masbate, and Guimaras, and formerly Ticao, in the Philippines. It formerly included all other Philippine tarictic hornbills as subspecies, in which case the common name of the 'combined species' was shortened to Tarictic Hornbill. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on June 12, 2012 For wildlife enthusiasts who wish to get close and personal with bats, who are fascinating but often misunderstood creatures, Bat Kingdom, also known as Cubi Bat Kingdom, is one truly unique destinations in Subic Bay, Zambales that one should not miss. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on June 30, 2012 It is an Integrated Agri-Eco Tourism Destination located in Alaguisoc, Jordan, Guimaras. The 8-hectare farm has a mango plantation, all year round pineapple production, tropical fruits and organic vegetable production, and tilapia culture. » Read More
by Rjay Reyes on July 2, 2015 Upon travelling to Misamis Oriental, you should not miss the wonderful tourist destinations that will captivate you. One of the best spots that you should not skip is the Tiklas falls, located in Barangay Lawit, Gingoog City. The destination has been developed as an Eco-Tourism Park, thanks to the city government of Gingoog. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on June 25, 2015 Asik-asik Falls is located at Sitio Dulao, Upper Dado, Alamada, North Cotabato. This spring falls is very amazing because there is no stream above the hill where the water comes. » Read More
