Visit and Explore the Town of Trinidad
by Jhaypee Guia on August 27, 2012The Municipality of Trinidad is located in the northeastern part of Bohol Province, and this town is surprisingly rich in natural wonders, drawing thousands of visitors every year to its amazing caves and waterfalls, among others. Trinidad has a land area of 15,263.0344 hectares that comprises twenty (20) barangays. The topography is characterized by level plains on the eastern part, which gently undulates to hills and mountains toward the western part.
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The Pasayaw Festival of Canlaon, Negros Oriental
by Rosevie Decio on August 17, 2012A combined word of “Pasalamat Pinaagi sa Sayaw” (a thanksgiving through dance). This Pasayaw expresses the joys and jubilations in praise and thanksgiving to the Almighty God through the intercession of St. Joseph. The “Pasayaw Street Dancing & Parade” is participated in by 12 contingents from the 12 barangays.
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Experience Magical Moments in Siquijor
by Jhaypee Guia on August 3, 2012Called Isla del Fuego or the "Island of Fire" during the Spanish colonial period, Siquijor is commonly associated with mystic traditions that the island's growing tourism industry capitalizes on. The whole island of Siquijor was declared a marine reserve and tourist zone in 1978 by virtue of Proclamation No. 1810. As such, the island-province will be developed into a major tourist destination under the supervision of the Philippine Tourism Authority.
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Welcome to the Land of Negros Oriental
by Jhaypee Guia on August 3, 2012Negros Oriental, also called Oriental Negros or "Eastern Negros", is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. It occupies the southeastern half of the island of Negros, with Negros Occidental comprising the northwestern half. It also includes Apo Island, a popular dive site for both local and foreign tourists. Negros Oriental faces Cebu to the east across the Tañon Strait and Siquijor to the south east. The primary spoken language is Cebuano, and the predominant religious denomination is Roman Catholicism. Dumaguete City is the capital, seat of government, and most populous city.
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Boljoon Church Museum: A National Treasure of Cebu
by Jhaypee Guia on July 30, 2012Boljoon Church shows old and intricate carvings and bas relief. It is in a pseudo-baroque rococo style. The interior is decorated beautifully. It has a main nave, a transcript, and twenty-eight pillars which support the walls. The walls are as thick as the pillars which are two meters thick and made of mortar and lime. A communion rail with ornate silver work was stolen from the church.
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