Culion Island: Once the “Island of the Living Dead”
by Jane Dacumos on June 27, 2012Billed as the Island of Living Dead or the Island of No Return, Culion was once the largest leper colony in the world. The island stands today as a living museum of a melancholy past of the Philippines way back when leprosy was still an incurable diseases; this place is an evidence to how leprosy was eradicated not just in the Philippines but in the entire world.
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A touch of Africa at Calauit Island
by Jane Dacumos on June 27, 2012Calauit Island is a 3,700-hectare island in the Calamian Island Chain that lies off the coast of Palawan. The island is known for its wildlife sanctuary with a substantial population of African animals, including giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, bushbacks, gazelles, elands, and antelopes, as well as local fauna that all roam freely in a game reserve created by former president Ferdinand Marcos in the 1970s.
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Excavation Museum: Historical Facts of Puerto Galera
by Jane Dacumos on June 27, 2012Puerto Galera is not just famous for its beaches and dive sites, but also for its repository of priceless historical artifacts. Excavation Museum is one of the landmarks of the province, located near the town hall and within the grounds of the Immaculate Concepcion Church.
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A Journey to Mount Halcon's Peak
by Jane Dacumos on June 27, 2012Oriental Mindoro is a land that is enowed with great natural wealth. It is a great destination for its natural zoos, the mountains and forests that are home to a variety of exotic fauna like wild cattle, wild hog, and white and brown monkeys. Oriental Mindoro also has Mount Halcon, one of the highest mountains in the Philippines, and it creates a natural boundary between the province and Occidental Mindoro.
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Exhilarating Adventures in Oriental Mindoro
by Jane Dacumos on June 27, 2012Oriental Mindoro is a real-life paradise–white sand, crystal clear water, lush green forests covering majestic mountains, and splendid waterfalls. One can find leisure and pleasure amidst a gorgeous natural landscape that has given each of guest a fun-filled and relaxing trip over the years.
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