The Booming Town of Sta. Ana
by Jane Dacumos on August 8, 2012Santa Ana is the home of the Cagayan Special Economic Zone. The Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Freeport in the Philippines, also known as Cagayan Freeport, was established by virtue of Republic Act No. 7922, otherwise known as the Cagayan Economic Zone Act of 1995. It is being supervised and managed by the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) into a self-sustaining industrial, commercial, financial, and recreational center, with a suitable residential area, in order to create employment opportunities around the Cagayan Freeport, and to effectively encourage and attract legitimate and productive local and foreign investments.
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Spanish Tuhel Bridge in Batanes
by Jane Dacumos on August 4, 2012Bringing back our memory to the rich history of Batanes as we go back to one of the province historical landmarks – Tuhel Bridge – serves as a living museum of the spirited past of Batanes.
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Discover Batanes through its Churches
by Jane Dacumos on August 4, 2012Though a small island that dotted the Philippine archipelago, Batanes is filled with amazing sites and attractions that give much reason for the visitors to love the place. One way to discover Batanes is by visiting its colonial churches. Through the years, these colonial churches continue to stand as one of the witnesses of how rich and wealth not only the history but also the culture heritage of the province.
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Quirino: The Forest Heartland Of Cagayan Valley
by Jhaypee Guia on August 1, 2012Long before its formal creation as an independent province, Quirino was the forest region of the province of Nueva Vizcaya, inhabited by tribal groups known as the Negritos. They roamed the hinterlands and built their huts at the heart of the jungle.
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Visit the Province of Nueva Vizcaya: A Gateway to the Cagayan Valley Region
by Jhaypee Guia on July 31, 2012The history of Nueva Vizcaya is still be reflected from the culture and customs of its early settlers, which included the Ilongots (now called Bugkalots), Igorots, Ifugaos, Isinais, and Gaddangs. The influx of civilization and the infusion of modern technology to the lifestream of the province induced many immigrants from the adjacent provinces, primarily Ilocanos, Tagalogs, Pangasinenses, Kapampangans, among others.
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