Travel and Tourism Articles in the Philippines

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Waling-waling: The Queen of Philippine Orchids

Waling-waling: The Queen of Philippine Orchids

by Kheem Caparas on June 1, 2012
Waling-waling or Vanda Sanderiana is dubbed as the “Queen of Philippine Orchids”. It is also worshipped as Diwata (fairy) by the native Bagobos and discovered in the year 1882. It is the rarest, most beautiful, and most expensive orchid among thousands of species that can be found in the country.
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Panagbenga  Festival – The City's Biggest  Festival

Panagbenga Festival – The City's Biggest Festival

by Jhaypee Guia on May 22, 2012
Panagbenga Festival is also known as Flower Festival or Season of Blooming. This festival is yearly celebrated in Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines, during the months of February and March.
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Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary – Pride of Agusan del Sur

Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary – Pride of Agusan del Sur

by Jhaypee Guia on June 1, 2012
The province of Agusan del Sur is located in the Caraga region in Mindanao. Prosperidad is considered as the capital of the province. It is bordered by different provinces of Mindanao – Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Bukidnon, and Misamis Oriental.
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Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center: The Perfect Place for Nature Lovers

Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center: The Perfect Place for Nature Lovers

by Jhaypee Guia on July 21, 2012
The Ninoy Aquino Parks & Wildlife Center is a 64.58-hectare (159.6-acre) zoological and botanical garden located in Diliman, Quezon City, the Philippines. It was named after Benigno S. "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. This area is an ideal place for everyone who loves nature. The 80-hectare complex of wooden areas is conducive for picnicking or promenading.
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Pawikan Conservation Center in Bataan

Pawikan Conservation Center in Bataan

by Jane Dacumos on July 23, 2012
Bataan community organization in Morong named Bantay Pawikan, Inc. started the first community-based conservation program of Marine Turtles with the help of UNDP-GEF-SGP-PRRM and the Provincial Government in 1999. Soon other communities and groups in neighboring towns replicated the conservation work and is going on up to present.
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Flora and Fauna of Davao City

Flora and Fauna of Davao City

by Jane Dacumos on July 14, 2012
Do you want to have a slice of paradise of Davao City? Davao is known where largest and greatest eagle in the world can be found – the Philippine Monkey-eating Eagle, considered as the Philippine national bird. It is also the home of Crocodile Farm where you can find so much fun and excitement in watching saltwater crocodiles.
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Albay Park and Wildlife: Must-Visit Attraction

Albay Park and Wildlife: Must-Visit Attraction

by Jhaypee Guia on March 18, 2014
A picnic grove and a park rolled into one, this place is the best way to commune with nature right at the heart of Legazpi City. Have a satisfying get-together with your family and friends while roaming the park which houses 347 animals belonging to 75 species.
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Bicol National Park

Bicol National Park

by Jhaypee Guia on September 6, 2012
The Bicol National Park can be found in the town of Basud, Camarines Norte. It is located within the territorial jurisdiction of barangay Tuaca. It has a distance of 18 kilometers from the town proper.
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Agri-tourism in Guimaras

Agri-tourism in Guimaras

by Jhaypee Guia on June 30, 2012
The province of Guimaras has become highly progressive in the emerging agri-tourism sector, and has shown that the people here can excel in such specialized fields like beekeeping, organic fruit and vegetable farming, and aquaculture. With sustainability and innovation in mind, the Guimaras Agri-tourism Circuit has become a pioneer in this new exciting field.
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Lake Buhi: Home of the Smallest Fish in the World!

Lake Buhi: Home of the Smallest Fish in the World!

by Kheem Caparas on June 30, 2012
Lake Buhi has an area of 18 square kilometers and has an average depth of 8 meters. The lake lies in the valley formed by two ancient volcanoes, Mt. Asog and Mt. Malinao.
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