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Experience the Philippines' Traditional Games

by Jhaypee Guia on November 8, 2012
Piko, patintero, taguan, tumbang preso, siato, sipa and luksong tinik are some of the famous and favorite traditional games in the Philippines. Kids gather in the streets or the neighborhood playground to play these Pinoy games. They are popular and well-liked pastimes for many Filipinos, especially those of previous generations. Traditional Filipino Sports are games that are being played by Filipino kids with the use of native materials and instruments. In spite of having a limited resource of toys, Filipinos don’t lose the joy of childhood because of the games being developed by their Filipino ancestors.
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TOP 10 Water Sports in the Philippines

by Jane Dacumos on May 26, 2012

If you want a different adventure or a thrilling experience, the Philippines has its all splashing sports that will peak your interest. Water sports offer a good exercise and excitement that will make you appreciate and love the nature that is full with wonderful islands and a great variety of sea creatures.

Sailing, white water rafting, surfing and skim boarding are some of the popular water sports anywhere in the Philippines coastline. Are you exited to ride the waves and explore the multitude of Philippines lakes, rivers and waterfalls? Here is my perspective of top 10 water sports to engage in when in the Philippines.

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Whitewater Rafting in Cagayan de Oro: Nature at Its Wildest!

by Kheem Caparas on March 19, 2015
Cagayan de Oro is the provincial capital of Misamis Oriental. It is a thriving province rich in cultural and natural sights. It is also the place where you can find the Cagayan de Oro River, which is a popular whitewater rafting destination. The river is ideal for this kind of outdoor activity. It is the reason why the Department of tourism promotes it as the main tourist attraction of Cagayan de Oro City.
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10 of Metro Manila's Most Popular Malls

by Jhaypee Guia on November 17, 2012
Filipinos are very fond of shopping, dining, strolling and just relaxing or hanging out, which is why they often visit malls. Spending time at a mall seemingly has become a part of life of many Filipinos especially in Metro Manila, where you can find many of the most well-known malls in the Philippines. Malling has become a habit for many.
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Fun Outdoor Activities in the Philippines

by Jhaypee Guia on March 5, 2015

The lands of the Philippines are characterized by rugged mountains, sweeping plains, and rolling hills. All over the archipelago, there are different places to explore like caves, mountains, and farms. There are also a variety of outdoor sports that you can do. Here is our Top 10 List of Land/Outdoor Activities.

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Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta - A Fiesta that Colors the Sky

by Jhaypee Guia on May 22, 2012
The Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is a yearly occasion that happens between the month of January and February. It is the biggest aviation sports event in the Philippines. It is celebrated in three to four days.
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Best Times in Anilao: The New Snorkeling and Diving Craze

by Jane Dacumos on May 29, 2012

Anilao, Batangas ranked third on the Top Muck Diving Sites in the World, after the Lembeh Strait in Indonesia and Mabul Island in Malaysia. It is also the best site for underwater macro photography in the whole Philippines.

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Siargao Waves: Sharing to You the Secret Spots

by Angel Bonifacio on July 23, 2012
Do you think “Cloud 9” is now becoming more of a “Crowd 9”? Undeniably, the “Cloud 9” surfing spot is getting more and more popular and although it is a positive thing, it also has some drawbacks. A lot of surfers are now crowding the site, thus spoiling an individual’s optimum experience of riding the waves. That’s why local surfers compiled a list of secluded surfing spots with quality waves as well.
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The Ulot Torpedo Boat Extreme Ride

by Jhaypee Guia on July 14, 2012
War is a thing of the past in Samar. Today, the Philippines’ third largest and naturally blessed island is waging a fight against biodiversity threats and widespread poverty through alternative means of livelihood like eco-tourism. Torpedo sounds warlike, yes. But by coincidence, the latest ecotourism adventure product of Samar is ULOT TORPEDO BOAT EXTREME RIDE.
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Donaire knocked out Jorge Arce via third round

by Jhaypee Guia on February 2, 2013
Nonito Donaire, The Filipino Flash, successfully maintained the WBO and The Ring super bantamweight titles against the Mexican Jorge Arce via third round knockout with 2:59 remaining, last December 15, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Donaire floored Arce once in the second round, and once in the third round, before the knockout that ended the match.
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