tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89868718131356979572024-03-12T18:32:55.862-07:00Beautiful Spot in the Philippines: of Beach , Park , Mountain and other cool destinationBeach , Park and other Beautiful PlaceJuliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-84676123890041278292009-09-02T09:30:00.000-07:002009-09-02T09:34:55.832-07:00Honda Bay<div style="text-align: justify;">One of the Philippine's premiere tourist destinations, Honda Bay, Palawan island is also known as the "The Last Frontier".Honda bay boasts white sand, absolutely untouched beach fringes and an amazing shore featuring unbelievably clear water fading into a royal blue sea. Honda Bay is absolutely picturesque and photogenic. The ideal place for sun seekers and snorkellers is Honda Bay, which has several islets including Cannon Island, Bat Island and Starfish Island, with coral reefs breaking crystal clear water onto empty, fine white sand beaches. Snake Islandis another popular spot in Honda Bay. It is a two-kilometer sandbar is shaped like a snake, thus the name.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgali2JDPRG_7i2H-x2GSHsEpXKrXhyphenhyphenJc-7EjDbB0GwwLqwvTwbtI9dOutv9Mn-lCMPzQZMhZ3vkx-341CKRonwc5fe4V4GPEunSraIXVA41UtnHVxsfUVUXGszxN4bz_p8rZZY02R8TAz6/s1600-h/honda+bay.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgali2JDPRG_7i2H-x2GSHsEpXKrXhyphenhyphenJc-7EjDbB0GwwLqwvTwbtI9dOutv9Mn-lCMPzQZMhZ3vkx-341CKRonwc5fe4V4GPEunSraIXVA41UtnHVxsfUVUXGszxN4bz_p8rZZY02R8TAz6/s400/honda+bay.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376909337255924754" border="0" /></a><br />The province has several sites that attract divers from various parts of the world. In the city center of Puerto Princesa, hall of fame awardee for the cleanest and greenest city in the country, several tourist spots can be seen in a one day tour. The best recognized islands of Honda Bay are Cowrie and Bat named because of the large fruit bats coming out of their holes at sundown for their evening feed and Snake Island is another popular spot in Honda Bay. It is a two-kilometer sandbar is shaped like a snake, thus the name.</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-14218758876753825892009-08-29T22:54:00.000-07:002009-08-29T23:22:46.100-07:00Camaya Coast<div style="text-align: justify;">Camaya Coast is a modern tropical vacation home with a beach and a view located in Sitio Wain, Brgy. Biaan Mariveles, Bataan. It will feature the best of seaside living with a variety of water sports and resort facilities. It has a clean shoreline. The water is clean as well. The air is so fresh. The trees are inviting. The mountains are all around you as if so proud to say how magnificent your surroundings are. It was a refreshing serenity to behold. Playing on the sand is so fun-filled and amusing. Maybe it is not yet a "Boracay", but that's waht attracts me most to the place<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhpopq15ZWbWCobLG5QhAsZ-g-W8EWF4DtRFOJYS-oJRnuEjxYONkro280YdEychrwoeaE5SDXVT6MTj5GewFXM957ZHxC6PXNjyTj6SfpUJZ2c2NLcLHlQdmi5XFUpt3Afq6PCifsuffB/s1600-h/camaya+coast.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhpopq15ZWbWCobLG5QhAsZ-g-W8EWF4DtRFOJYS-oJRnuEjxYONkro280YdEychrwoeaE5SDXVT6MTj5GewFXM957ZHxC6PXNjyTj6SfpUJZ2c2NLcLHlQdmi5XFUpt3Afq6PCifsuffB/s400/camaya+coast.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375638383431571794" border="0" /></a><br />This Hidden Paradise is the newest, and perhaps the most exciting destination for local and international tourists. It is located in the Southern tip of the Bataan Peninsula, Some 173 kilometers from Metro Manila.</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-11672906559217408982009-08-28T22:56:00.000-07:002009-08-28T22:58:00.791-07:00El Nido<div style="text-align: justify;">El Nido is considered a showcase of Palawan's geology and various wildlife It is one of the most important sites for biological diversity in the country and has been stated by the Philippine government as a protected area. Have your own holiday home in one of the most popular resort town in the Philippines. This property boasts white sand beach and crystal clear water, so excellent for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. El Nido is a first class municipality and managed resource protected area in the province of Palawan in the Philippines. It is about 420 kilometers southwest of Manila and about 238 kilometers northeast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan’s capital.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFntl3GvGucoQuWwthAjnZdceZvkAtj9DOcsOv8wwfu4u3Sb8YwJeHNXKmZ2uPj52a11AQ-fMozJj3Kaoy63tNM4icSEl6P9zSFXoRQkYMEem-R9RH7MpiK4C0q_yuPiGtZ7Ft5hKglNOj/s1600-h/el+nido.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFntl3GvGucoQuWwthAjnZdceZvkAtj9DOcsOv8wwfu4u3Sb8YwJeHNXKmZ2uPj52a11AQ-fMozJj3Kaoy63tNM4icSEl6P9zSFXoRQkYMEem-R9RH7MpiK4C0q_yuPiGtZ7Ft5hKglNOj/s400/el+nido.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375260863495728082" border="0" /></a><br />El Nido is located in the northernmost tip of mainland Palawan. It is approximately 430 kilometers from Manila and 238 kilometers from Puerto Princesa, Palawan's capital. The flight to El Nido from Manila takes about one and a half hours. This town is bound in the north by the Linapacan Strait, in the south by the Municipality of Taytay, in the east by the Sulu Sea and the west by the South China Sea.</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-23096911785934011902009-08-28T22:42:00.000-07:002009-08-28T22:45:04.978-07:00Daranak Falls<div style="text-align: justify;">Daranak falls is a popular summer getaway for locals, neighboring towns and tourists alike. Convenient to get to, about twenty minutes or so from the town proper then a scenic five to ten-minute route into the mountain side from the main road. Daranak Falls possesses a wide cascade dropping into a cool waterbed where visitors can enjoy swimming. This park is actually managed by the municipal government and charges a minimal entrance fee (P20/pax only) and rental fee for the cottages (but overnight stay is not allowed). Parking areas are also available for private vehicles.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdFoZ1xioLMuNLomnLzhkKDf6pqQ2EXQ3U8yC0aTYsF3j3fQUm7ITR4C95t5Q4Mq95cGU8rFL2WskmeSZxWp7YsYVeE8fT93MFimfqIoUxKktnrFjIXCS6aK48V5Ksa9OFpOIdHUPzUJv/s1600-h/dananak+falls.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 268px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivdFoZ1xioLMuNLomnLzhkKDf6pqQ2EXQ3U8yC0aTYsF3j3fQUm7ITR4C95t5Q4Mq95cGU8rFL2WskmeSZxWp7YsYVeE8fT93MFimfqIoUxKktnrFjIXCS6aK48V5Ksa9OFpOIdHUPzUJv/s400/dananak+falls.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375257529244418242" border="0" /></a><br />Daranak Falls nestles quietly at the foot of the Tanay mountains, preserved with the natural vegetation, complemented with beautiful waterfalls, ponds, and rivers cascading through elaborate tropical trees and plants. This 14-meter high falls is truly a refreshing site<br /></div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-39896377891925896452009-08-27T08:18:00.001-07:002009-08-27T08:19:40.719-07:00Tubbataha Reef<div style="text-align: justify;">Tubbataha Reef is an atoll coral reef located in the Sulu Sea of the Philippines. It is a marine sanctuary protected as Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park. It is nominated at the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Rising from the volcanic depths of the Sulu Sea in the western Philippines, The park is the home of numerous marine species. Most divers visit this area because of the chance to see large pelagics such as sharks, mantas, rays, turtles, mackerels, tunas and barracudas but we also saw interesting smaller animals such as nudibranchs, special crabs and shrimps and corals.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUioUBAvpk1596fhwGmll0vGDh39njN-4XlirRtQlcc1YTgPMeduDqoYmK0noIf3xGA18m7pKvnacENhGt8VyBjJPv3bYjfKtPvU8-v0o1lpZODx1N1rhChCeEoQNZJPd97dkWkNSnFPj/s1600-h/tubbataha+reef.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 265px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZUioUBAvpk1596fhwGmll0vGDh39njN-4XlirRtQlcc1YTgPMeduDqoYmK0noIf3xGA18m7pKvnacENhGt8VyBjJPv3bYjfKtPvU8-v0o1lpZODx1N1rhChCeEoQNZJPd97dkWkNSnFPj/s400/tubbataha+reef.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374663472935582210" border="0" /></a><br />This unique 33,200-hectare underwater splendor teems with abundant flora and fauna of the sea. Tubbataha Reef is situated almost in the middle of The Sulu Sea with the islands of Palawan to the west and Panay, Negros and Mindanao to the east. The 33,200 hectare site was declared a National Marine Park in 1988 and a World Heritage Site in 1994. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands.</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-29444706801946798782009-08-02T06:36:00.000-07:002009-08-19T00:55:34.965-07:00Mayon Volcano<div style="text-align: justify;">Mayon Volcano, also known as Mount Mayon, is an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay, in the Bicol Region, on the island of Luzon, in the Philippines. Mayon rises 2,462 meters above sea level and is a most beautiful site. Renowned as the "Perfect Cone" because of its almost perfectly conical shape. One of the world's most perfect volcanic cones, it has a base 80 mi (130 km) in circumference and rises to 8,077 ft (2,462 m). It is popular with climbers and campers and is the centre of Mayon Volcano National Park<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSeYX5m-46rJy4lCgcQv9YprEAdOxf8vk5wWYF_osTa3Pu0M0r009ZLNbYgZ2e_zH1uka-j3-zxqwM8WLnCdyVWcgvyyicx1NJ7Xb_LBABQZx5l-gBmhkXDWLw5isPUOK_c2w7ZkrZbDN/s1600-h/mount+mayon.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 291px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmSeYX5m-46rJy4lCgcQv9YprEAdOxf8vk5wWYF_osTa3Pu0M0r009ZLNbYgZ2e_zH1uka-j3-zxqwM8WLnCdyVWcgvyyicx1NJ7Xb_LBABQZx5l-gBmhkXDWLw5isPUOK_c2w7ZkrZbDN/s400/mount+mayon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5365366870611990930" border="0" /></a><br />It must be one of the most beautiful volcanic cones anywhere in the world and is visible for miles around in the otherwise flat landscape of the region. it also is considered one of the world's most perfect cones.</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-75725878812290117622009-07-29T08:43:00.001-07:002009-08-19T00:55:23.946-07:00La Mesa Eco Park<div style="text-align: justify;">La Mesa Watershed in Quezon City is the primary source of drinking water of about 12 million Metro Manila residents. It is located in East Fairview Subdivision, in Quezon City. It is in the heart of the La Mesa Dam Watershed which is the source of the Metro Manila water supply.The Ecopark spans 33 hectares and lies within the La Mesa Watershed which measures 2,700 hectares though the La Mesa Watershed itself is off limits to the public - of course to protect the reservoir of metro manilas' water source<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71RA62OwBDqoLOD_0URyTU60vI8QhpHV5uvUUpZvc5jCUNa5icQWl_dfD3lR5yzDNvpkfJHQtRejXjtvVsK5RnbdvdfhlQpVycNgor3GBzGuynfnjcGcUCyDBwiFSFXq9-1uMXS5GLw1z/s1600-h/eco+park.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 398px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71RA62OwBDqoLOD_0URyTU60vI8QhpHV5uvUUpZvc5jCUNa5icQWl_dfD3lR5yzDNvpkfJHQtRejXjtvVsK5RnbdvdfhlQpVycNgor3GBzGuynfnjcGcUCyDBwiFSFXq9-1uMXS5GLw1z/s400/eco+park.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363908280621720530" border="0" /></a><br />Aside from this fishing lagoon, there is also an ochidarium where various plant species can be found. Adjacent to this orchidarium is an amphiteater of sorts, where concerts and other events can be held. La Mesa created Bantay Kalikasan (Nature Watch) and, in partnership with the MWSS, undertook the Save La Mesa Watershed Project. The project aimed to rehabilitate, reforest, preserve and protect La Mesa Watershed. The total area that needed reforestation was 1500 hectares.</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-77352201989737355562009-07-29T08:27:00.001-07:002009-08-19T00:55:10.423-07:00Gumasa Beach<div style="text-align: justify;">Barangay Gumasa has a six kilometer-long crescent beach on Sarangani’s eastern shore and only about an hour’s drive from General Santos City. wherein you'll find pristine beaches with white powdery sand. The beach is shallow enough even for little kids to wade on, the waves are manageable and not big(even during high tide) so if you're not thinking of surfing, and just want a clean, untouched beach area with minimal comforts, then Gumasa is the place for you. Gumasa is a small fishing village in the municipality of Glan, a coastal town on the southern end of the Sarangani bay near the tip of mainland Mindanao. Its popular for its fine white sand beach that stretches for almost a kilometer.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-8_gV78EC9wtJuDy4vZFajd099IKK3QKzPNlujiJMaYS5zA-igupSfvHsLkkFQr8BQqUNdL6ILnCcN3NBpTtF_40faNkZpVztsTxp9RDAluw4pmks1jT9FD0YX3aXLIkOcABaL2eNKSh/s1600-h/gumasa+beach.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3-8_gV78EC9wtJuDy4vZFajd099IKK3QKzPNlujiJMaYS5zA-igupSfvHsLkkFQr8BQqUNdL6ILnCcN3NBpTtF_40faNkZpVztsTxp9RDAluw4pmks1jT9FD0YX3aXLIkOcABaL2eNKSh/s400/gumasa+beach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363904159327305858" border="0" /></a><br />The terrain of Glan is characterized by flatlands, rolling hills and mountains. Most land areas have been converted to agriculture and fishponds. Many foreign and local tourists flock to the area during summer because of its world class beach resorts. It has been a decade that Glan made known its tourism potentials with the rediscovery of its white sand beaches, particularly those in Gumasa and Taluya. It opened the floodgate of a modest tourism industry in Glan.</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-29911422530108547612009-07-29T08:06:00.001-07:002009-08-19T00:54:59.988-07:00Ocean Adventure<div style="text-align: justify;">Ocean Adventure, a unique marine park, is now open in Subic Bay with some of the world's most beautiful mammals - dolphins, whales and sea lions - in their natural habitat. Come in to the water and swim and play with the false killer whales. A photo and video service is available to capture this once-in-lifetime encounter.Ocean Adventure is the home of exotic marine life in the Philippines. It is located at Camayan Wharf in the former US naval base now known as the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. To get there from Manila takes about 2 ½ - 3 hours by land transport.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9XBfYg-XQaZFRZGkdfB8tdeOmurEWf4Njb3LR6tTk498SMqrrQjJbekrdtMs7wr8H-UgsIVKhLUiNqGKGNI03g43LtOQENHuIrjQ0ZrFRFkLHt7abd7kbh-yoCQ_K_Iq4uV0sMSbaN2a/s1600-h/Subic+Bay+Ocean+Adventure.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 264px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE9XBfYg-XQaZFRZGkdfB8tdeOmurEWf4Njb3LR6tTk498SMqrrQjJbekrdtMs7wr8H-UgsIVKhLUiNqGKGNI03g43LtOQENHuIrjQ0ZrFRFkLHt7abd7kbh-yoCQ_K_Iq4uV0sMSbaN2a/s400/Subic+Bay+Ocean+Adventure.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363898812380007842" border="0" /></a><br />Bottlenose dolphins and false killer whales play inside their open lagoon by the rainforest, while you learn more about these fascinating animals. Meet one of the sea lions at the Nauticus Theatre and watch them perform their tricks. Here our animals live and play in a natural setting of clear water swarming with marine life, coral reefs, and a lovely white sand beach. Experience an encounter with whales, and sea lions, and a host of fish and sea creatures in a selection of exciting and cherished ways</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-56340989234963387222009-07-29T07:56:00.001-07:002009-08-19T00:54:42.521-07:00Mount Apo<div style="text-align: justify;">Mount Apo is a large solfataric potentially active stratovolcano on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.Mt. Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines and Southeast Asia's second highest. Known to the natives as kingdom of the mountain god, Apo Sandawa. It is the highest mountain in the country and overlooks Davao City-40km northeast, Digos City-25km southeast, and Kidapawan City-20km west. Its name means "master" or "grandfather" Mount Apo , active volcano, 9,690 ft (2,953 m) high, on S Mindanao island, the Philippines. It is the highest peak of the islands. Mt. Apo has a snowcapped appearance but is actually covered with white sulfur.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2jCnCJm4JzCLxvcLef8fjw_iHlBcaBpWwYP0VlOCOZapDwdYAYC-kQG9LJ9976AALdftExxy_v7DeqahgVM6SgBBQgB3CAPhGIkIKTSaAOjjl_6jQJRkQsXzu2S1gKupNRN3FcvvQwUY/s1600-h/Mt.+Apo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh2jCnCJm4JzCLxvcLef8fjw_iHlBcaBpWwYP0VlOCOZapDwdYAYC-kQG9LJ9976AALdftExxy_v7DeqahgVM6SgBBQgB3CAPhGIkIKTSaAOjjl_6jQJRkQsXzu2S1gKupNRN3FcvvQwUY/s400/Mt.+Apo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363896166255352146" border="0" /></a><br />Mount Apo is one of the most popular climbing destinations in the Philippines, is said that the best time to travel or climb Mt. Apo would be on a morning and the best month to climb would be the months of summer before Holy week. To Avoid being crowded take a cab on your way to Ecoland Bus Terminal and find Digos bound bus . An average hike requires 3-4 four days. Various sights include Lake Venado, one of the highest lakes in the Philippines, and the old crater of Mt. Apo near its summit</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-47049013717206596672009-07-29T07:42:00.000-07:002009-08-19T00:54:32.268-07:00Panagbenga Festival<div style="text-align: justify;">Panagbenga is month-long annual flower festival occurring in Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines.The term is of Malayo-Polynesian origin, meaning "season of blooming". The Panagbenga Festival showcases the many floral floats and native dances. The fragrant smells that could be presently teasing olfactory senses are probably less from the now-dried flowers from Valentine's Day than air floating all the way from Baguio City. There's also the half-dozen or so flower beds-- disguised, of course, as the Panagbenga parade floats.<br /></div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu71gyaG-h5G_E22Wgsczl1P9DxV7tXfmPi-9_-DSzrKpBJVIlv7_7iROYgUU810rpWl8kJwluQ7zy_vaSyA0KpWHNeZziMfXxeQi2XE6bgAeAEd0_5pJ7fyc_bB7UIaz2W1Ro6ckLC0mQ/s1600-h/panagbenga.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu71gyaG-h5G_E22Wgsczl1P9DxV7tXfmPi-9_-DSzrKpBJVIlv7_7iROYgUU810rpWl8kJwluQ7zy_vaSyA0KpWHNeZziMfXxeQi2XE6bgAeAEd0_5pJ7fyc_bB7UIaz2W1Ro6ckLC0mQ/s400/panagbenga.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363892912706237794" border="0" /></a><br />Panagbenga showcases the people's talent, artistry and ingenuity via performances, exhibits and more. It opens with a shower of rose petals along Session Road while marching bands played lively tunes that sets the mode for the parade. Panagbenga festival will have spectators enjoying a multiple floral and float parades over two days. The Baguio Flower Festival Association (BFFA) will have a street dancing parade and band exhibition.Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-43945801794702728442009-07-29T07:32:00.001-07:002009-08-19T00:54:19.825-07:00Hundred Islands<div style="text-align: justify;">Hundred Islands in Alaminos, The islands (124 at low tide and 123 at high tide) are scattered along Lingayen Gulf and cover an area of 18.44 square kilometres (4,557 acres) Pangasinan is one of the iconic attractions of the Philippines. We've learned about it through our elementary text books and seen it extensively in our tourism campaigns. The islands were shaped from uplifted coral deposits millions of years ago and their unusual “umbrella-like” shapes caused by the eroding action of the ocean tides. Three of the islands were developed as places where visitors can stay. Ironically, I only got to visit it recently. But the visit, albeit short, was most definitely worth it.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0sCBJwO22ukJqs_Z4tzM5ugE2VvbKUEz5S0XeA_eDZULw-y1HmH-2P6k9zGgrpsqzB6i5E-qewT2Qf8sqAHdto4nqqkG0URO6TM9UIxDOoY4xfOGmacYpE4_p_WiaG7HWH26D_3oayZdx/s1600-h/Hundred+Islands.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0sCBJwO22ukJqs_Z4tzM5ugE2VvbKUEz5S0XeA_eDZULw-y1HmH-2P6k9zGgrpsqzB6i5E-qewT2Qf8sqAHdto4nqqkG0URO6TM9UIxDOoY4xfOGmacYpE4_p_WiaG7HWH26D_3oayZdx/s400/Hundred+Islands.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363890000157397794" border="0" /></a><br />At the Hundred Islands, you will find giant clams, also known as Taklobos to locals. They are believed to be about two million years old. Only three of them have been developed for tourists: Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children's Island. You can rent a motorboat and leave the navigating to a friendly boatman who would indulge your eyes with the best of the 124 islands and islets while letting you in on the secrets and interesting folklore that surrounds them. It is the First National Park in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-71742793012147596622009-07-29T07:19:00.001-07:002009-08-19T00:54:08.314-07:00Mount Pinatubo<div style="text-align: justify;">Mount Pinatubo is an active stratovolcano located on the island of Luzon, at the intersection of the borders of the Philippine provinces of Zambales, Tarlac, and Pampanga. It is located in the Cabusilan Mountain range separating the west coast of Luzon from the central plains. The mountain was inconspicuous and heavily eroded. It was covered in dense forest which supported a population of several thousand indigenous people, the Aeta, who had fled to the mountains from the lowlands when the Spanish conquered the Philippines in 1565.<br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2ayLX-J01XoJ35BSv8N7yovaZecqbdqf18exjZSFPb6ZwWrWYEuG-IgNSMtSzBVKxGhtTrF2fZ5mdBLgpPwDZ9KM-wZkhJYkQZf2fE099qvRZEY3YT_LJcOtAfe6JFs4wWWkQrpccNxZ/s1600-h/mount+pinatubo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik2ayLX-J01XoJ35BSv8N7yovaZecqbdqf18exjZSFPb6ZwWrWYEuG-IgNSMtSzBVKxGhtTrF2fZ5mdBLgpPwDZ9KM-wZkhJYkQZf2fE099qvRZEY3YT_LJcOtAfe6JFs4wWWkQrpccNxZ/s400/mount+pinatubo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363886743669275458" border="0" /></a><br />Mt. Pinatubo is a great place to visit. Here, visitors can take guided hikes on some parts of its slope. It involved either days of hiking or hours of 4×4 travel followed by a 2 hour hard hike.The place is really awesome even in pictures and, maybe, the 1991 eruption added to the magnificence of this natural tourist spot. Adventurers absolutely love this place because it is a package deal. You can also take a refreshing dip in Pinatubo’s 2.5 kilometer crater lake. Also avail are relaxing spa adventures offered by some town establishments around Mount Pinatubo.</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-25627205482933896612009-07-29T07:04:00.000-07:002009-08-19T00:53:54.266-07:00Banaue Rice Terraces<div style="text-align: justify;">The Banaue Rice Terraces are 2000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the Batad indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" It is the only man made wonder that is sculpted from earth. In 1995, Banaue Rice terraces has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Not only the famous rice terraces, but also the indigenous people with their still traditional way of living, are main destinations for tourists when they make a trip through the island.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcKDKblrVRRoic6VPWKeLoVHH9RXnG00x5FUMZn_6aCW4BMrZv-ID54t0ma-V1iQu90WMTj3eUKNdzNfZJqqbRlVUu7ELhw1QSGHbxhd6WS4wA13OnDDbr_sgMwnlDaAx4p1IAtZH-mPB/s1600-h/Banaue_Rice+Terraces.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 286px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDcKDKblrVRRoic6VPWKeLoVHH9RXnG00x5FUMZn_6aCW4BMrZv-ID54t0ma-V1iQu90WMTj3eUKNdzNfZJqqbRlVUu7ELhw1QSGHbxhd6WS4wA13OnDDbr_sgMwnlDaAx4p1IAtZH-mPB/s400/Banaue_Rice+Terraces.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5363882967660328578" border="0" /></a><br />This spectacular creation has been built mostly by hand and minimal only with the use of equipments which shows Ifugaos great craftsmanship and creativity.The indigenous mountain people are still living and working as it was in the past. It is composed of rice fields to provide themselves a source of livelihood in the highlands. The location of Banaue rice terraces is 1, 500 meters or 5, 000 feet above sea level and it covers 10, 630 square kilometers about 4, 000 square miles of teh mountainside.<br /><br />The rice culture of the Ifugao people requires tremendous skill and knowledge that has been passed on from generation to generation. Recent challenges, including a devastating earthquake in 1990 that damaged the terraces, and recent El Niños that have spawned droughts and crop-threatening worms, have threatened the continued existence of the Banaue rice terraces. Farming the terraces has become less and less attractive to the new generation of Ifugao people.</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-81301682759577023732009-07-23T20:30:00.000-07:002009-08-19T00:53:38.279-07:00Siquijor Island<div style="text-align: justify;">Siquijor is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. Its capital is the municipality also named Siquijor. To the northwest of Cebu and Negros,It is the magical and mystical island of the Philippines used to be part of Negros Oriental and it was at that time called Island of Fire.Siquijor Island Called "La Isla del Fuego" or fire Island, by the Spaniards who first visited this area in the 16th century.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4hkDxe0C2NItVfdn7rqLzMJnsF8JBvZOrewQg4ywXgLOtvHt_WgALNdphOXKtAEOMTyzhNrOdV87Bl1ZNRX7xgPvBIzwbND2b4fuQpMsEPOhBg2Q6wlp2CebISuLB3x6Mi5Hz0MLNS8Z/s1600-h/Siquijor+beach.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4hkDxe0C2NItVfdn7rqLzMJnsF8JBvZOrewQg4ywXgLOtvHt_WgALNdphOXKtAEOMTyzhNrOdV87Bl1ZNRX7xgPvBIzwbND2b4fuQpMsEPOhBg2Q6wlp2CebISuLB3x6Mi5Hz0MLNS8Z/s400/Siquijor+beach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361868215546939314" border="0" /></a><br />Siquijor Is one of the smallest provinces in the Philippines. It is about 30 km. southeast of Negros, south of Cebu, and southwest of Bohol .It is only about an hours boatride from Dumaguete City, so it is easy to include Siquijor as a day trip from Dumaguete. Once you arrive on the island to talk in one of the local multicab drivers and arrange for him to take you around the island and show you all the sights worth seeing here.<br /></div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-31532604751513806682009-07-23T00:51:00.000-07:002009-08-19T00:53:26.783-07:00Mount Banahaw<div style="text-align: justify;">Mount Banahaw (The Holy Mountain) is one of the active volcanoes in the Philippines. Part of a volcanic group, it is located along the boundary of Laguna and Quezon provinces, on the island of Luzon, in the Philippines.These are composed of unique, natural features such as rocks, caves and springs with shrines erected in, on or around them, their location having been revealed to a man in the Spanish Era by the "Santo Boses" or the "Holy Voice".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjccBlK1tblwc4kMPrUOWsrYCbvD-VnBofx1BTlMMhHPec7M0LL-6_ETYCEaV8yPd8bYXeCMVguQAMzyRYVR0Ay6UWAAO5eyTEyBeHapyvJppBvkeTAHK0zeCdODmcvbsCqZn3HCLKLw330/s1600-h/mount+banahaw.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjccBlK1tblwc4kMPrUOWsrYCbvD-VnBofx1BTlMMhHPec7M0LL-6_ETYCEaV8yPd8bYXeCMVguQAMzyRYVR0Ay6UWAAO5eyTEyBeHapyvJppBvkeTAHK0zeCdODmcvbsCqZn3HCLKLw330/s400/mount+banahaw.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361566590354653090" border="0" /></a><br />Mt. Banahaw could be on one such energy spot. And since energy centers in people can be put into activity through prayer and meditation, the earth would be no different. Thus, with all the spiritually concentrated on Mt. Banahaw, it is no wonder that the mountain has gained a reputation as a healing center, a high concentration of energies, and a mystical vortex.</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-59068373915382326252009-07-23T00:25:00.000-07:002009-08-19T00:52:54.056-07:00Higantes FestivalHigantes Festival, also known as the Feast of San Clemente, is celebrated every November 23 in the town of Angono, Rizal. The Higantes Festival is part of a two-week long celebration of the Angono Town Fiesta. Activities include a Misa Cantada (a special sung mass), novena, song and dance contests, fried "itik" festival and cooking competition, a 5k Fun Run, on-the-spot painting contest, art exhibit, job fair, bingo and videoke challenge, and of course, the highlights of the festivities -- the Race of the Higantes and the Procession of the Pagoda. They use water bottles, squirt guns, and even drinking glasses, spraying water on everyone passing by.<br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dH2EguFT8v76HglYHXpJWsakNQkIN3oNi7P_2tu9FLUfP4VUlsv2Db-fHMFNdubCDQlmk9xhjTog0RGINAoDOY2lo1BUeF8yP1Fq6gStmxEB7Kr_sE1C7wP9V0iqdIeklEIEDP_WtCPr/s1600-h/hegantes+festival+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3dH2EguFT8v76HglYHXpJWsakNQkIN3oNi7P_2tu9FLUfP4VUlsv2Db-fHMFNdubCDQlmk9xhjTog0RGINAoDOY2lo1BUeF8yP1Fq6gStmxEB7Kr_sE1C7wP9V0iqdIeklEIEDP_WtCPr/s400/hegantes+festival+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361556027189712242" border="0" /></a><br />The Higantes Festival takes its name from the oversized papier maché figures that make it a spectacle of hilarity and entertainment like no other. Expect water fights, hot air balloons, and a variety of fairs to round out your days—and keep in mind that this revelry has been occurring in this form since the late nineteenth century.<br /><br />Daily activities such as the Higanteng tiangge (flea market) were held at the Municipal Park Plaza. There were singing and dance contests, fried Itik (Angono’s prized delicacy) festival and cooking competition, a 5k fun run, on-the-spot painting contest, an art exhibit, a job fair, a bingo and videoke challenge, government employees’ parade, and of course, the highlights of the festivities, the Race of the Higantes and the Procession of the Pagoda.<br /></div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-54503059313844265522009-07-22T23:41:00.000-07:002009-08-19T00:52:39.171-07:00Corregidor<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Corregidor</span>, officially named Fort Mills, was the largest of four fortified islands protecting the mouth of Manila Bay from attack and was fortified prior to World War I with powerful coastal artillery. At 3.5 miles (5.6 km) long and 1.5 miles (2.4 km) across at its head, the tadpole-shaped island lay two miles (3 km) from Bataan.Corregidor is a small rocky island in the Philippines about 48 kilometers west of Manila which is stragetically located at the entrance of Manila Bay.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_OreK98ZveQGkiL_Zay6vp9EDnzaSUrmEGyPSWiokELBBpST59vNIKLnxKimugzSEg9zjnQMLgAkBHXwGZKDxeA4hFjAO3YqF2-6VOwRjAmbIfT7lDk37qy-znqL26c2dmQTYLq2YnRs/s1600-h/corridor+flame.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0_OreK98ZveQGkiL_Zay6vp9EDnzaSUrmEGyPSWiokELBBpST59vNIKLnxKimugzSEg9zjnQMLgAkBHXwGZKDxeA4hFjAO3YqF2-6VOwRjAmbIfT7lDk37qy-znqL26c2dmQTYLq2YnRs/s400/corridor+flame.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361550378506685986" border="0" /></a><br />This island fortress stands as a memorial for the courage, valor, and heroism of its Filipino and American defenders who bravely held their ground against the overwhelming number of invading Japanese forces during World War II. Corregidor island is approximately 4 kilometers long, 1.5 kilometers at its widest and a total area of approximately 3 square miles. At the tip of the tail, 2 kilometers south, lies Caballo island. Both Corregidor and Caballo islands are part of the province of Cavite.<br /><br />Until June 1942 that the men of Bataan and Corregidor began to share a common experience. During the first nine months of Cabanatuan's existence, when the vast majority of the camp's 3,000 American deaths occurred, most of the deaths were men of Bataan, still suffering from the effects of Bataan, the Death March, and Camp O'Donnell. That the men of Corregidor were more fortuitous than their fellow Americans in avoiding starvation, pestilence, and atrocities up to this point is beyond question.<br /><br /></div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-33111202006163436102009-07-22T22:44:00.001-07:002009-08-19T00:52:23.166-07:00Taal Volcano<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Taal Volcano</span>, in the Philippines, has been called the smallest active volcano in the world. It is located about 70-km south of Manila on an island inside a lake called Taal Lake. What makes Taal Volcano more unique is the fact that the volcano itself has a lake of its own inside its crater which is called the "Crater Lake." One of the most picturesque places in the country, it contains Volcano Island.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjYqhhl30CYvlJ44LpqWD8MEVKDrR0aj8xlE19xz8_1gt7Cu-OTvv8fubRdzD-Q3YCsvyrG8NEPGmEaR2HSuTchyphenhypheni2jE1fjotnodDGM7id6KmIUVAypttPwX1ihawOlFtoiGn0tRA4S_k/s1600-h/taal+volcano.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 257px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLjYqhhl30CYvlJ44LpqWD8MEVKDrR0aj8xlE19xz8_1gt7Cu-OTvv8fubRdzD-Q3YCsvyrG8NEPGmEaR2HSuTchyphenhypheni2jE1fjotnodDGM7id6KmIUVAypttPwX1ihawOlFtoiGn0tRA4S_k/s400/taal+volcano.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361527604821923522" border="0" /></a><br />Lake, southwestern Luzon, Philippines. It covers an area of 94 sq mi (244 sq km) and occupies a volcanic crater less than 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. Volcano Island (984 ft or 300 m), which rises from the lake and is also called Taal Volcano, contains another small crater (Yellow Lake). The volcano has erupted 25 times since 1572, most recently in 1970. Located within a national park, the lake is a major tourist attraction.<br /><br />The lake and its environs is home to many species of flora and fauna a number of which are endemic to the lake like the " Tawilis " ( Sardinella tawilis ), the only fresh water sardine in the world and the Taal Lake Seasnake ( Hydrophis semperi ) or known to locals as '' Duhol '', the only freshwater sea snake in the world.</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-32227646004977349692009-07-22T22:18:00.000-07:002009-08-19T00:52:12.921-07:00Rizal Park<div style="text-align: justify;">Luneta has been the site of some of the most significant moments in Philippine history . Rizal Park is situated in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines. It is at the northern end of Roxas Boulevard, overlooking Manila Bay.The park was a tribute to the Philippine's national hero, Jose Rizal, a doctor and novelist who was shot by firing squad at this site on December 30, 1896 on charges of fomenting local rebellion against the Spanish government.<br /><br />Rizal Park's history began in the early 1700s during the Spanish rule. While Manila's social and business activities were confined within Intramuros, a small area just south of the walls was cleared to prevent sneak attacks from the patriotic natives. The area was shaped like a small moon and thus was named Luneta. The Park was also called Bagumbayan in Spanish colonial era, and later known as Luneta.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLUSQg_0lq3GIIUltmQSNTAAs-9tfAhZKmmPjFYgGbTXJlo-PtzZqfk68C3WgEo9wk0WzssP_KKSTSTBY39a4SIlrypnzghGr9iZfAr6a06czITaJKVW1RH-GfIYkT28EgEPTXc9BHh9uL/s1600-h/rizal+park.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLUSQg_0lq3GIIUltmQSNTAAs-9tfAhZKmmPjFYgGbTXJlo-PtzZqfk68C3WgEo9wk0WzssP_KKSTSTBY39a4SIlrypnzghGr9iZfAr6a06czITaJKVW1RH-GfIYkT28EgEPTXc9BHh9uL/s400/rizal+park.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361522908416803058" border="0" /></a><br />Among them are the execution of Dr. José Rizal on December 30, 1896, whose martyred death made him a hero of the Philippine Revolution. (It was officially renamed Rizal Park in tribute to him.); the Declaration of Philippine Independence from American rule on June 4, 1946; and the political rallies of Ferdinand Marcos and Corazon Aquino in 1986. Named after the Philippines' national hero, Rizal Park could be considered the symbolic seat of the nation's heart and soul. More commonly called Luneta, it is spread out over some 60 hectares of gardens, wooded areas and open spaces, drawing crowds from all walks of life<br /><br /></div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-24673643229288732022009-07-22T22:09:00.000-07:002009-08-19T00:52:03.775-07:00Manila Baywalk<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Manila Baywalk</span> is a famous open space in the city. Giant kaleidoscopic lamp posts, coconut trees and scenery cover-up the entire stretch besides the Roxas Boulevard. Manila Bay is the harbor which serves the port of Manila (on Luzon), in the Philippines. The entrance is 19 km wide and expands to a width of 48 km. Mariveles, in the province of Bataan, is an anchorage just inside the northern entrance and Sangley Point is the former location of Cavite Naval Base.This walkway lies in front of Manila Bay where visitors can experience one of the most spectacular sunsets of the world.<br /><br />On either side of the bay are volcanic peaks topped with tropical foliage: 40 km to the north is the Bataan Peninsula and to the south is the province of Cavite.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIZ8IMLuUMLhHOLvOkeRCFMZ4SKNIGjjYPru5hm0JYmaYoEFDFDC6fegckzpSqk6dTZsi6gkKwL2YoceN48C3X4CcB2fF-PX_crolaecy3ggC0s6fCzC93pTywtE4PZbyWw-sJGrtSLD_/s1600-h/baywalk.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzIZ8IMLuUMLhHOLvOkeRCFMZ4SKNIGjjYPru5hm0JYmaYoEFDFDC6fegckzpSqk6dTZsi6gkKwL2YoceN48C3X4CcB2fF-PX_crolaecy3ggC0s6fCzC93pTywtE4PZbyWw-sJGrtSLD_/s400/baywalk.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5361520138824642722" border="0" /></a><br />Across the entrance to Manila Bay are several islands. The largest is Corregidor, which is 3 kilometers from Bataan and, along with the island of Caballo, separates the mouth of the bay into the North and South Channels. In the south channel is El Fraile Island and outside the entrance, and to the south, is Carabao Island. El Fraile is a rocky island, some 4 acres (16,000 m²) in area, which juts up into the southern entrance of the bay. To the immediate north and south are additional harbors.</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-6689141136412325462009-07-21T09:51:00.000-07:002009-08-19T00:51:52.201-07:00Intramuros<div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Intramuros, Also known as the Ciudad Murada (Walled City) because of its most famous feature: a nearly three-mile-long circuit of massive stone walls and fortifications that almost completely surrounds the entire district. located along the southern bank of the Pasig River, was built by the Spaniards in the 16th century and is the oldest district of the city of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Its name, in Latin, intramuros, literally "within the walls",<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbuaVe6V5aMYj_X3X_rVZj2ReCCTvXmUmP-LOmUJIJpod3xxKwKA28r5-LAcsB_JcIXhzdlkmk8chxSaWO8fujgfFqjrl55ErXetF3vawDV7p0gGGhadQY4Ys19KnjlXMjQUhXD1cnjmW/s1600-h/intramuros.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrbuaVe6V5aMYj_X3X_rVZj2ReCCTvXmUmP-LOmUJIJpod3xxKwKA28r5-LAcsB_JcIXhzdlkmk8chxSaWO8fujgfFqjrl55ErXetF3vawDV7p0gGGhadQY4Ys19KnjlXMjQUhXD1cnjmW/s400/intramuros.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360957457528750482" border="0" /></a><br />It is constructed almost completely of stone blocks and possesses the same architectural traits one can see in other Spanish defenses like the Caribbean. It has been attractively landscaped with abundant tropical flowers and plants, and it is a relief for many families looking for shade in ever hot and muggy Manila.Built by the Spanish construction began in 1589. The fortress was surrounded by a moat and twenty foot high stone outer wall enclosing 64 hectares of land inside.<br /></div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-34602969221583992942009-07-21T09:38:00.000-07:002009-08-19T00:51:18.386-07:00Siargao<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Siargao </span>is an island that is located in the North Eastern tip of Mindanao which is in the South East of the Philippine Archipelago. The Eastern coastline is facing directly the Pacific Ocean and Siargao Island lies the Philippine Trench which has a depth of 10,057. So that is why Siargao has gigantic and powerful waves that hts the island. Siargao island is Surigao Del Norte's "last frontier" facing the Pacific Ocean.The Oceanic Trench that is so deep gives a magnificent waves break with juice straight out of deep water and focus the wave energy straight at the beach.<br /><br />Siargao is one of the world's great frontiers for surf exploration in the Philippines. The most popular break in which has a powerful wave-off and is known to be one of five toughest breaks in the world is "Cloud 9". Siargao island "Cloud 9" gas been frequently compared to the famous and popular surf of Australia and Hawaii. The famous and popular Siargao's "Cloud 9" which is a powerful hollow right hander is one of the ten best waves in the world.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4iJZBaUqvsqPD_7SUt7UeF5Sa5D3t2Mx5InY8tET4XdS9iIkqDRguuliSpsv1YK5khRMYL2PE3mBMP6ThRMkDVdOLnq8eiwrND-rAFPFoJ-asOFQW8kNgOPR5s8AK6IjsUZJdaTBtibSV/s1600-h/siargao2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4iJZBaUqvsqPD_7SUt7UeF5Sa5D3t2Mx5InY8tET4XdS9iIkqDRguuliSpsv1YK5khRMYL2PE3mBMP6ThRMkDVdOLnq8eiwrND-rAFPFoJ-asOFQW8kNgOPR5s8AK6IjsUZJdaTBtibSV/s400/siargao2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360955061488683634" border="0" /></a><br />Siargao's "Cloud Nine", a powerful hollow right hander, featured in "Surf Magazine" as one of the ten best waves in the world. East of Siargao Islands lies the Philippine Deep that rises from over 34,000 ft to a belt of reefs. This Oceanic trench is the reason for the excellent surf in Siargao; because it is so deep and the continental shelf narrow, the waves break with juice straight out of deep water and focus the wave energy straight at the beach. This area is set to become Asia's next hot surfing destination and is truly one of the worlds' last great frontiers for surf exploration.</div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-82774396601139380322009-07-21T09:26:00.000-07:002009-08-19T00:51:09.240-07:00Dakak Beach<div style="text-align: justify;">The famous Dakak Beach is most known for its strikingly shaped bay and powdery white sand, and as a diving Mecca in Mindanao. Perfect blue waters, tremendous dive sites with great quantity of coral reefs, and a wonderful sunset scope characterize this tropical Eden. Dakak Park and Beach Resort boasts 15 hectares of wooded land, a natural reservoir for native plants and animals, and a 750-meter private white-sand beach.<br /><br />It’s famously known for its striking talcum powder beach and marvelous dive sites. The perfect azure sparkling seawater is brilliant for swimming. It nestled near the provinces of Cebu and Dumaguete. This 750-meter private beach is located at the tip of Northern Zamboanga and facing the exotic turquoise water of Sulu Sea. Dakak is located in the historical Dapitan City and make Zamboanga Del Norte a spot in the tourist map. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxzDnNp8V3kouIdnWCZOlfPjIunMKSY6E7OabwDakWDUo6379EtGzqEeffMvrQWHnVStkqMUtJNjJ_Qyv1jr1hSS0uqS31YtaTjsqSCBolom97rOaqLJfs4HMK7wDFqcmYWX2SguiF_6S4/s1600-h/dakak+beach.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxzDnNp8V3kouIdnWCZOlfPjIunMKSY6E7OabwDakWDUo6379EtGzqEeffMvrQWHnVStkqMUtJNjJ_Qyv1jr1hSS0uqS31YtaTjsqSCBolom97rOaqLJfs4HMK7wDFqcmYWX2SguiF_6S4/s400/dakak+beach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360951087584535394" border="0" /></a><br />This idyllic spot is ideal for all year round destination. Dakak has its share of spectacular sights that will mesmerize you. Dakak offers ultra modern facilities that guaranty their guests the comfort and convenience they truly deserved.<br /><br />This hidden paradise had received excellent award. Aside from its astounding environment, the foods are just superb with accommodating staffs and crew. Dakak is a perfect getaway for honeymooners, it just like to going to Boracay because its white sand beach is almost the same as Boracay.<br /></div>Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8986871813135697957.post-72197256172193461442009-07-21T09:16:00.000-07:002009-08-19T00:50:58.242-07:00Pagudpud Beach<span style="font-weight: bold;">Pagudpud</span> is a big place to visit if you're longing for the comparatively perfect charms of the Philippines. It is considered the largest island in the Philippines. The hills and mountains are luxuriant, the valleys productive. It lies 45 miles north of Laoag City, the provincial capital, and about 350 miles north of Manila -- about the equal distance between Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area. Creeks, streams and waterfalls splash the landscape and spill into the South China Sea. All around, the ocean and sky are awash in varying shades of blue.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5OQn_VPgd7Qb9700axRZwKHcpKUCNrrrqefomCSjfeALQnAbW2ZUP2W1_t0Efm9WjmOoA02E4fGpf7TITigarCXL55dmFNf25e5sPN9aGCzFRnGdX1hWFZywoY2kghQZSmrK4Mm4k3NnN/s1600-h/Pagudpud+beach.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 293px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5OQn_VPgd7Qb9700axRZwKHcpKUCNrrrqefomCSjfeALQnAbW2ZUP2W1_t0Efm9WjmOoA02E4fGpf7TITigarCXL55dmFNf25e5sPN9aGCzFRnGdX1hWFZywoY2kghQZSmrK4Mm4k3NnN/s400/Pagudpud+beach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5360948828590092402" border="0" /></a><br />It is an enormous place to visit if you’re looking for the comparatively perfect charms of the Philippines. Pagudpud is a wide and beautiful town on the northwest tip of Ilocos Norte, Luzon, bounded to the south by the town of Bangui and to the east by the Cordillera Mountain Range, the town of Adams and the province of Cagayan. The South China Sea lies to the west and north.Juliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123406850739248190noreply@blogger.com0