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23 Aug 2010
Corregidor is a small tadpole shaped rocky island located at the mouth of Manila Bay. It is about 48 kilometers west of Manila. The Spanish, American and Japanese colonizers/invaders converted it into an island fortress especially during the American occupation. It is also known a “The Rock” and was a key bastion of the Allies during the Second World War.
Today, Corregidor stands as a monument to the courage, valor, and heroism of Filipino and American defenders who valiantly held their ground against the great number of invading Japanese forces during World War II. General Douglas MacArthur retreated to this [ ... ]
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16 Jul 2009
Bohol is the 10th largest island in the Philippines, nestled securely at the heart of the Visayas, between southeast of Cebu and southwest of Leyte.
The province is gaining prestige as a prime eco-cultural tourist destination in the region. It has an abundance of pristine white sand beaches and azure blue waters. Coral reefs teem with a variety of picturesque marine life. Most notable of these sites and increasing in world renown are those found in Pamilacan, Balicasag, and Cabilao islands, becoming a haven for tourists and scuba divers.
It’s a must for all tourists in Bohol. You can rent a van [ ... ]
02 Feb 2009
Cebu is the oldest city of the Philippines. Exploring Cebu City , one encounters a rich historic past. Cebuanos are extremely proud of their cultural and historical heritage, a legacy which has endured through the centuries from the time the great explorer Ferdinand Magellan first planted the cross on Cebu ‘s shore.
Standing as the country’s top business and tourist destination, Cebu was crowned as the Queen City of the South. Finding its own place under Cebu’s friendly skies, business and leisure breathe together with office buildings and beach resorts.
Getting There
An international destination with flights from Tokyo, Singapore [ ... ]
18 Dec 2008
Baguio City,also called the “City of Pines”, is home to many tourist spots and is a weekend getaway of those living in Metro Manila. It is also known as the “Summer Capital of the Philippines” because of its cool climate, fresh, green and peaceful environment. This makes it a favorite tourist destination especially for those who would like to relax and stay away from the excessive heat of the lowlands and also a favorite venue of seminars and conferences.
Famous Tourist Sights and Destinations
Burnham Park
Burnham Park is the very heart of Baguio City. It contains all the amenities of a [ ... ]
22 Nov 2008
The City of Vigan is a 5th class city and the capital of Ilocos Sur. It is a World Heritage Site in that it is the most intact example of a Spanish colonial town in Asia, and is well-known for its cobblestone streets and a unique architecture that fuses Asian building design and construction with European colonial architecture and planning.
When visiting the town make sure you sample the local longganisa (pork sausage), bagnet (air-dried, deep-fried pork), bibingka (rice cake) and the empanadas at the Plaza Salcedo. You can take a tour around town on a horse-drawn calesa. Vigan is [ ... ]