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Maguindanao: An Image of Hope

Maguindanao: An Image of Hope

by Jane Dacumos on May 31, 2012
The landlocked province of Maguindanao is part of the Autonomus Region of Muslim Mindanao or ARMM. It is bounded by its neighboring towns Lanao Del Sur, Cotabato, and Sultan Kudarat. Maguindanao literally means “people of the flood plains” that occupy the Pulangi River.
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Calanasan Virgin Forest “The Land of Plenty”

Calanasan Virgin Forest “The Land of Plenty”

by Jane Dacumos on June 1, 2012
Formerly known as “Bayag”, Calanasan is nested on the northwesternmost part of the Cordilleras and bounded by its neighboring towns Adams, Ilocos Norte and Sta. Praxedes and Claveria in Cagayan at the north; municipalities of Luna and Pudtol in Apayao and Pamplona, Cagayan at the east; municipality of Kabugao, Apayao at the south; and the towns of Solsona and Carasi, Ilocos Norte at the west.
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Malinawa Cool Spring: Natural and Mineral

Malinawa Cool Spring: Natural and Mineral

by Jhaypee Guia on May 30, 2012
One of the tourist spots in the province is Malinawa Cool Spring. It is a naturally cold spring, and the area was enhanced and beautified by the local government. The spring was developed and turned into a resort for eco-tourism.
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Come and Visit the Town of Arakan and its Scenic Spots

Come and Visit the Town of Arakan and its Scenic Spots

by Kheem Caparas on May 28, 2012
Arakan is a municipality situated at the northeastern tip of the province of Cotabato. The word Arakan is derived from the Manobo term “ARA” which means abundance of natural resources in the valley, and “KAN” which means the heroism and bravery of the early Manobo leaders in defending their ancestral lands.
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The Mystical Bega Falls in Agusan del Sur

The Mystical Bega Falls in Agusan del Sur

by Jhaypee Guia on June 1, 2012
Bega Falls can be found in the province of Agusan del Sur, in Barangay Mabuhay in the City of Prosperidad. It is the hidden treasure of the province. The waterfall is surrounded by the abundant greenery of Agusan del Sur's forests and mountain. The waterfall is a three-tiered falls and is truly a sight to behold.
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Olotayan Island: The Mini-Boracay of Roxas City

Olotayan Island: The Mini-Boracay of Roxas City

by Kheem Caparas on November 16, 2013
Olotayan Island is a barangay in Roxas City, Capiz. It is just 45-minute motorboat ride from the wharf of Pan-ay, Capiz. The word Olotayan came from the native word “olo” meaning head, and “tyan” meaning stomach.
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Kutawato Caves in the Heart of Cotabato City

Kutawato Caves in the Heart of Cotabato City

by Jane Dacumos on May 31, 2012
Nested in the northwest portion of Maguindanao, one of the component provinces of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Cotabato City is a favorite tourist destination. Visiting the places that the city is proud of can give foreign and local tourists a very unforgettable experience. Each of the places has its own way of bringing back visitors to the city’s historic past.
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Let’s feel the air on the top of Mount Amuyao

Let’s feel the air on the top of Mount Amuyao

by Jhaypee Guia on May 29, 2012
Mount Amuyao is situated in Cordillera Range in Northern Luzon, with an elevation 2,689 meters. The mountain is very visible and easily spotted along the highway to Banaue.
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Caluya: The Jewel of Antique

Caluya: The Jewel of Antique

by Jane Dacumos on May 19, 2012
Caluya may not be as well known as a tourist destination as Boracay or Puerto Galera, but it is rapidly becoming recognized as a tropical paradise blessed in natural wonders, drawing in more and more visitors every year with truly unique eco-tourism attractions.
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The Stunning Rock Formations of Mount Masungi

The Stunning Rock Formations of Mount Masungi

by Kheem Caparas on May 23, 2012
The Masungi Mountain rock formations lie along the Sierra Madre Mountain Range at Barangay Cuyambay, Tanay, Rizal. This is a breathtaking place which resembles Great Britain’s Stonehenge.
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