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hakz2007

April 13th, 2010, 04:24 AM

Negros Oriental

TWIN LAKES
Lake Danao and Lake Balinsasayaw
Sibulan, Negros Oriental

An amazing work of nature’s art are these two inland bodies of water amid lush tropical forests, with dense canopies, cool and refreshing air, crystal clear mineral waters with brushes and grasses in all hues of green is located in the interiors of Sibulan Negros Oriental. The Twin Lakes are composed of Lake Balinsasayaw and Lake Danao which is situated at 1,500 meters above sea level and are located 20 kilometers west of the municipality of Sibulan. Spend the rest of the day kayaking, boating, swimming or just taking in the natural beauty of the Twin Lakes which is by the way located on a protected Natural Park.

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SANDBAR
Visit And Captivate At The Idyllic Oriental Negros

SANDBAR
Manjuyod, Negros Oriental

Manjuyod Sandbar is a 7 kilometer stretch of pristine shoreline. Gleaming like a mirage in a desert, Sandbar is an unbroken stretch of white sand in the middle of the sea that appears only during low tide. But there’s nothing illusory about this piece of land. Once the boat docks, tourists disembark and frolic under the sun. Cottages on stilts provide temporary refuge for fatigued sun-worshippers and beachcombers.

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April 13th, 2010, 03:01 PM

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darknyt1

April 13th, 2010, 08:15 PM

Chocolate Hills, Bohol
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[dx]

April 14th, 2010, 03:20 AM

Sunrise over Cagraray Island
by Carla Abaya (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fly888/)

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Ready for snorkelling at Misibis
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April 14th, 2010, 03:22 AM

Misibis Bay Raintree beachfront villas

Luxury Bedroom
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Junior Suite
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April 14th, 2010, 03:29 AM

Some of the activities at Misibis Bay Raintree

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April 14th, 2010, 05:43 AM

Dolphin watching in Balicasag, Bohol (April 2, 2010)

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hakz2007

April 14th, 2010, 03:41 PM

More of Negros Oriental

WATERFALLS
Visit And Captivate At The Idyllic Oriental Negros

Casaroro Falls
Valencia, Negros Oriental

Casaroro Falls is a 90-foot tall single column of water dropping into a swimming basin of very cold water that is surrounded by steep rock walls and secludedly hidden in the middle of a forest. Cool waters cascading down and enclosed by steep precipices and lush vegetation. Hikers can traverse an adventurous nature trail, that includes a bamboo hanging bridge and rocks galore. Casaroro is the most photographed waterfall of the province.

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Hiking towards Casaroro Falls

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To get there one must climb 366 of very steep steps down to the base of the ravine.

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Will cross through a hanging bridge to get to the other side

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Along the way you will pass through dense canopies of a jungle

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Of course, on the pathway not only leaves and bushes will greet you but also wide array of beautiful flowers

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Casaroro gorge, a perfect setting for a relaxing seclusion

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Passing through rocks and streams

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Oriental feeling with bamboos, reminiscent of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

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The trail to Casororo Falls has rich vegetation and scenic streams

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Adventurer's delight

And then alas and behold! After a long trek, the magnificent view of the Casaroro Falls will finally be at your forefront.

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The bounty from that long tiring trek, cool waters and unassuming smile, priceless!

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DOLPHINS
Visit And Captivate At The Idyllic Oriental Negros

Dolphin Watching
Bais City, Negros Oriental

The dolphin watching and occasional appearance of whales during certain times of the year in Bais Bay is the first of its kind of ecotourism in the country. When these intelligent mammals were left in the wild and just to be admired from a close distance without imprisoning them and let them perform some circus tricks.

For almost close to two decades now, the local government of Bais saw the potential of tourism for dolphin and whale watching. It was a double edge sword as it earns money through tourism while at the same time educating the locals on protecting the marine resources. The ones who gained the most were the dolphins as no one was harmed in the process while being on the spotlight at the same time. Soon after other places follow suit, like Palawan and Bohol which are also now into dolphin watching.

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One can have a scenic cruise through these pumpboats while watching these frolicking mammals

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Not too far away is the Manjuyod Sandbar, the boat tour package includes these two attractions

Dolphins now taking over the show.

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STRAIT
Visit And Captivate At The Idyllic Oriental Negros

The Calm after the Storm
Tanon Strait; Sibulan, Negros Oriental

Tanon Strait is the body of water that separates the islandS of Negros and Cebu. On this body of water, one can view the rise of the sun in the east, a wonderful and refreshing site to behold on an early morn, while breathing the fresh and cool air from the sea.

Here are some pictures I took last year a day after the typhoon Frank. Quite in contrast to the havoc that this storm would be notoriously known for. The sea is so calm as if one could walk on the water. It is so serene and silent, one could have peace of mind at an instance.

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Cebu Island
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Fishing Boats
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Sibulan Port
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Almost nighttime
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darknyt1

April 15th, 2010, 01:56 AM

The Wind Farm by HuNo
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darknyt1

April 15th, 2010, 01:59 AM

The Wind Farm by HuNo
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Winding Patapat bridge (Ilocos Norte)
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Bantay Abot Cave (Ilocos Norte)
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Calle Crisologo
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Cacao Falls, South Leyte
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UST Main Building, Sampaloc, Metro Manila
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UST Entrance archway
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[dx]

April 15th, 2010, 04:17 AM

Panglao
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Bohol Sunrise
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Whites and Greens Resort
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April 15th, 2010, 05:01 AM

Rainclouds over Panglao

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April 15th, 2010, 05:01 AM

Panglao at Dusk

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April 15th, 2010, 05:02 AM

Banca at the Beach
Panglao, Bohol

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April 15th, 2010, 05:12 AM

Sunset in Panglao, Bohol

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April 15th, 2010, 05:13 AM

Beach at Panglao, Bohol

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[dx]

April 15th, 2010, 05:13 AM

Sunrise over Bohol

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[dx]

April 15th, 2010, 05:14 AM

Round the riverbend
Loboc River Cruise, Bohol

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[dx]

April 17th, 2010, 07:35 AM

Legazpi, Albay @ Twilight

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by Mark Nakpil (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marknakpil/)

[dx]

April 17th, 2010, 07:35 AM

Colorful Legazpi City

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lovattan

April 17th, 2010, 12:50 PM

Here are additional pictures of Caramoan Islands.:) :) :)

lovattan

April 17th, 2010, 12:51 PM

More pictures of Caramoan Islands, Caramoan Peninsula, Camarines Sur, Philippines

Film location for survivor series - survivor France, survivor Israel, survivor Bulgaria, survivor Turkey, survivor Serbia.

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lovattan

April 17th, 2010, 12:52 PM

Caramoan Part 2
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lovattan

April 17th, 2010, 12:53 PM

Caramoan Part 3
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lovattan

April 17th, 2010, 12:54 PM

Caramoan Part 4
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April 17th, 2010, 12:55 PM

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April 17th, 2010, 12:56 PM

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April 17th, 2010, 12:57 PM

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lovattan

April 17th, 2010, 12:58 PM

Caramoan Part 5
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lovattan

April 17th, 2010, 12:59 PM

Caramoan Part 6
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lovattan

April 17th, 2010, 01:00 PM

Caramoan Part 7
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lovattan

April 17th, 2010, 01:02 PM

Caramoan Part 8
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lovattan

April 17th, 2010, 01:04 PM

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lovattan

April 17th, 2010, 01:05 PM

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lovattan

April 17th, 2010, 01:07 PM

Caramoan Part 9
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lovattan

April 17th, 2010, 01:19 PM

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lovattan

April 17th, 2010, 01:20 PM

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[dx]

April 18th, 2010, 03:01 PM

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[dx]

April 18th, 2010, 03:01 PM

Mount Bulusan
by Mark Nakpil
(http://www.flickr.com/photos/marknakpil/)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4524730885_c741f75d34_b.jpg

[dx]

April 18th, 2010, 03:02 PM

Paguriran Island, Sorsogon City
by Mark Nakpil (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marknakpil/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4524730659_f189a39f7e_o.jpg

[dx]

April 18th, 2010, 03:02 PM

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April 18th, 2010, 03:03 PM

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April 18th, 2010, 03:03 PM

Olango Beach, Sta. Magdalena, Sorsogon
by Mark Nakpil (http://www.flickr.com/photos/marknakpil/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4525359080_1360168f00_o.jpg

[dx]

April 20th, 2010, 03:36 AM

Ticao Island, Masbate
by lee tiak (http://www.flickr.com/photos/18628926@N00/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4448440352_3ed49a4753_b.jpg

[dx]

April 20th, 2010, 03:39 AM

Ticao Island Resort, Masbate
by divegalyun (http://www.flickr.com/photos/98603316@N00/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4434797567_54ca05e356_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/4435582180_953310b1d0_b.jpg

[dx]

April 20th, 2010, 03:40 AM

Manta Bowl, Ticao Island, Masbate
by divegalyun (http://www.flickr.com/photos/98603316@N00/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4435588654_c59ccb1e0d_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4042/4435584016_4fc8d61f9a_b.jpg

[dx]

April 22nd, 2010, 04:51 AM

Legazpi, Albay
by rivro22 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/13169618@N04/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4530245977_a4eb1ab9f1_b.jpg

[dx]

April 24th, 2010, 03:34 AM

A juvenile whale shark in Donsol, Sorsogon
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4529881114_580bf2ecf3_o.jpg
by joulio (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joulio/)

[dx]

April 24th, 2010, 03:36 AM

Cataingan, Masbate

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2369/4512908433_a71580dfdf_o.jpg
by Tracey en Brecht (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44797380@N05/)

[dx]

April 24th, 2010, 03:37 AM

Buntod Sand Bar
Masbate City

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4513544598_ee78f28e5b_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4070/4512902091_01ae1a6bba_o.jpg

by Tracey en Brecht (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44797380@N05/)

[dx]

April 24th, 2010, 03:44 AM

Donsol Whale Sharks
by Sergey Parinov (http://www.sergeyphoto.com/)

http://www.sergeyphoto.com/underwater/sharks/whaleshark24.jpg

http://www.sergeyphoto.com/underwater/sharks/whaleshark26.jpg

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http://www.sergeyphoto.com/underwater/sharks/whaleshark27.jpg

[dx]

April 24th, 2010, 05:17 AM

Samal Island

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2610/3851613772_206fe1168b_b.jpg

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by Reynald Nuñez (http://www.flickr.com/photos/reynaldnunez/sets/72157622012147861/detail/)

darknyt1

April 24th, 2010, 07:00 AM

Tagaytay by Jonathan Lazaro

http://images.jonathanlazaro.multiply.com/image/1/photos/14/1200x1200/6/IMG-0468.jpg?et=IeUOOf16TMfA0SpS35ufSg&nmid=246504211

Anawangin Cove, Zambales, Philippines by Ronald Ibay
http://images.ronaldibay.multiply.com/image/5/photos/256/1200x1200/2/02.jpg?et=DJa7ERmJ3ohvktBiYcKt8A&nmid=230595467

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Hundred Islands, Alaminos, Pangasinan
http://images.ronaldibay.multiply.com/image/4/photos/239/1200x1200/8/DSC-0774.jpg?et=PAfPO0eQBdhMATuSmqvhRA&nmid=226149909

Palawan by Larry Conception
http://images.larrypconcepcion.multiply.com/image/5/photos/220/1200x1200/1/IMGP2967.jpg?et=hfq9EKA1UyUUm%2BAvKNj3%2BQ&nmid=88120708

darknyt1

April 24th, 2010, 08:18 AM

15th International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta (February 11-14, 2010) - Clark Freeport Zone by Larry Conception

http://images.larrypconcepcion.multiply.com/image/7/photos/1074/1200x1200/13/IMG-8733a.jpg?et=fiYHN%2CvlTTpLS7dkCoTikQ&nmid=317234790

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[dx]

April 26th, 2010, 09:32 AM

Dining @ Misibis Bay Raintree -- http://misibisbay.com

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs437.snc3/25127_381631871402_614626402_4438189_582944_n.jpg

Pastries and hors d'oeuvre

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs437.snc3/25127_381631896402_614626402_4438192_5507128_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs457.ash1/25127_381631881402_614626402_4438191_885354_n.jpg

by Joyce Ramirez (http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=614626402)

[dx]

April 26th, 2010, 09:36 AM

More of Misibis Bay Raintree -- http://misibisbay.com

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs437.snc3/25127_381631916402_614626402_4438195_7859142_n.jpg

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs417.snc3/25127_381631796402_614626402_4438181_6554466_n.jpg

by Joyce Ramirez (http://www.facebook.com/photos.php?id=614626402)

[dx]

April 26th, 2010, 09:38 AM

Spa @ Misibis Bay Raintree

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs457.ash1/25127_381634241402_614626402_4438224_2918182_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs457.ash1/25127_381634251402_614626402_4438225_3335947_n.jpg

by Joyce Ramirez (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=614626402)

[dx]

April 27th, 2010, 08:56 AM

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar - http://www.lascasasfilipinas.com/
Bagac, Bataan
Photos by pianoforte (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pianoforte/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4471446151_35fd54e8e7_b.jpg

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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4468897448_5a6220064f_b.jpg

[dx]

April 27th, 2010, 08:57 AM

[dx]

April 28th, 2010, 02:43 AM

More of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
Bagac, Bataan
by Oliver Bautista (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverbautista/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4447546254_68829e66d1_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4446827279_4f8ab9cabe_b.jpg

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2701/4446834631_ccf3e92dd3_b.jpg

[dx]

April 28th, 2010, 02:44 AM

More of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
Bagac, Bataan
by Oliver Bautista (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverbautista/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4446830155_9aceb1f932_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4446817435_358d972978_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4446748509_c6bfaac6ed_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2589/4447562176_534ef30791_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2421/4446796589_30fca1cb31_b.jpg

[dx]

April 28th, 2010, 02:45 AM

More of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
Bagac, Bataan
by Oliver Bautista (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverbautista/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4446801011_aac7b7ec5c_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2718/4446752031_a39649ac36_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4446825131_9bc8b0a70d_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4041/4447542990_9514eefd72_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4446783591_54ab2645b7_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4029/4446795035_e7558b4768_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4047/4447533374_07956987c9_b.jpg

[dx]

April 29th, 2010, 02:59 AM

Misibis beachfront

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/8996/misibismarla0099.jpg
Source (http://myhappybaul.blogspot.com/2010/04/misibis-bay.html)

[dx]

April 29th, 2010, 03:21 AM

White Night @ Misibis Bay Raintree
Source: heart-2-heart-online (http://heart-2-heart-online.com/)

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/2016/whitenightmisibis1.jpg

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/290/whitenightmisibis3.jpg

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/4235/whitenightmisibis5.jpg

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/5096/whitenightmisibis11.jpg

[dx]

April 29th, 2010, 03:22 AM

White Night @ Misibis Bay Raintree
Source: heart-2-heart-online (http://heart-2-heart-online.com/)

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/9886/whitenightmisibis9.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/964/whitenightmisibis8.jpg

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4876/whitenightmisibis7.jpg

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6518/whitenightmisibis6.jpg

[dx]

April 29th, 2010, 05:06 PM

Misibis Bay Raintree
Source: heart-2-heart-online (http://heart-2-heart-online.com/)

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http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/1377/dsc2981h.jpg

[dx]

April 30th, 2010, 03:25 AM

More Food @ Misibis Bay Raintree

It's good that they serve native and fusion Bicolano cuisine! :okay:

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Dinner at the Marina, Misibis Bay Raintree
Source: heart-2-heart-online (http://heart-2-heart-online.com/)

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http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6162/marinadinner9.jpg

[dx]

April 30th, 2010, 10:42 AM

Misibis Bay Raintree Aerial 360 degree virtual tour (http://misibisbay.com/misibis-activities.html)
Cagraray Island, Bacacay, Albay

Screenshots:

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/273/misibis3.png

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/1738/misibis2.png

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7460/misibis1.png

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9973/misibis6.png

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http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/1459/misibis4.png

[dx]

April 30th, 2010, 10:42 AM

Misibis Bay Raintree Aerial 360 degree virtual tour (http://misibisbay.com/misibis-activities.html)

Screenshots:

http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/273/misibis3.png

http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/1738/misibis2.png

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7460/misibis1.png

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/9973/misibis6.png

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http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/1459/misibis4.png

[dx]

April 30th, 2010, 11:00 AM

Misibis Bay Raintree Water Sports 360 degree virtual tour (http://misibisbay.com/misibis-activities.html)
Cagraray Island, Bacacay, Albay

Screenshots:

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/5382/misibis10.png

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/1638/misibis9.png

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/6253/misibis8.png

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/5774/misibis7.png

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8624/misibis11.png

[dx]

April 30th, 2010, 11:00 AM

Misibis Bay Raintree Water Sports 360 degree virtual tour (http://misibisbay.com/misibis-activities.html)

Screenshots:

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/5774/misibis7.png

http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/6253/misibis8.png

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/1638/misibis9.png

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/5382/misibis10.png

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8624/misibis11.png

darknyt1

May 5th, 2010, 07:05 PM

Fantasy Land, Taal by derfjam14
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2006/2231442531_239433311b_b.jpg

[dx]

May 6th, 2010, 03:37 AM

Ayala Triangle Park
by juan tan kwon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmannion/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4578424326_4bf2244787_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4578425954_698f6b0ef7_o.jpg

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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4577790011_b1eee22346_o.jpg

cnr67

May 6th, 2010, 10:26 AM

I have just looked at all 34 pages of posts and pics on this thread. It will take an hour to pull my jaw off the floor. Stunning wouldn't describe the natural beauty of that part of the world. Simply magnificent.:righton:

[dx]

May 6th, 2010, 03:31 PM

The cast of ABS-CBN's Trip na Trip (Kat and Uma), parasailing in Misibis Bay
Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=677654501)

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dutchmaster

May 7th, 2010, 01:15 AM

Such a paradise huh?? Very nice :yes:

[dx]

May 7th, 2010, 01:29 AM

Dusk over Misibis
by Bobby Wong Jr. (http://www.pbase.com/bobbyw)

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/1641/originaldw.jpg

[dx]

May 7th, 2010, 01:34 AM

At Misibis Bay Raintree
by Bobby Wong Jr. (http://www.pbase.com/bobbyw)

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/2084/123424546dwxct1htcolors.jpg

cnr67

May 7th, 2010, 04:03 AM

Thanks for posting, Philippines is a beautiful country.

Awesome pics. :applause:

:banana::applause: Concur!

[dx]

May 7th, 2010, 06:57 AM

Misibis Bay Activities (http://misibisbay.com/misibis-activities.html) 360 degree virtual tour

Sula Channel Cruise

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http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/5268/sula5.png

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http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/9971/sula4.png

jaygold06

May 7th, 2010, 10:19 AM

Enchanted Kingdom,Sta. Rosa, Laguna by derfjam14
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2006/2231442531_239433311b_b.jpg

I think this is in Disneyland HK with most of the brass band members are Filipinos:)

ncozal

May 7th, 2010, 04:30 PM

National Museum & Art Gallery, Manila, Philippines

http://i40.tinypic.com/2nqdy1g.jpg

ncozal

May 7th, 2010, 04:31 PM

http://i43.tinypic.com/o100b4.jpg

ncozal

May 7th, 2010, 04:32 PM

Pahiyas Harvest Festival in Lucban, Quezon, Philippines

http://i39.tinypic.com/m7ioo.jpg

ncozal

May 7th, 2010, 04:33 PM

http://i39.tinypic.com/11jazae.jpg

ncozal

May 7th, 2010, 04:34 PM

Bucas Grande Islands, Surigao Del Norte, Siargao, Philippines

http://i43.tinypic.com/2qnvzbc.jpg

ncozal

May 7th, 2010, 04:35 PM

http://i43.tinypic.com/scw2tj.jpg

ncozal

May 7th, 2010, 04:36 PM

http://i48.tinypic.com/muaooz.jpg

hakz2007

May 9th, 2010, 09:46 AM

ZAMBALES PROVINCE

I'm new here. I just want to share some of the pictures I took of Nagsasa Cove in Zambales. I can't really describe the place. It's beyond spectacular.

These are taken from a digital camera.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n42/razzp_pcmall/Nagsasa%20Cove/DSCI0102.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n42/razzp_pcmall/Nagsasa%20Cove/IMG_5863.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n42/razzp_pcmall/Nagsasa%20Cove/DSCI0109.jpg

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http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n42/razzp_pcmall/Nagsasa%20Cove/DSCI0138.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n42/razzp_pcmall/Nagsasa%20Cove/IMG_5793.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n42/razzp_pcmall/Nagsasa%20Cove/IMG_5825.jpg

More Nagsasa pics.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n42/razzp_pcmall/Nagsasa%20Cove/IMG_5792.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n42/razzp_pcmall/Nagsasa%20Cove/IMG_5791.jpg

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http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n42/razzp_pcmall/Nagsasa%20Cove/IMG_5967.jpg

More.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n42/razzp_pcmall/Nagsasa%20Cove/IMG_7434.jpg
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http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n42/razzp_pcmall/Nagsasa%20Cove/DSCI0102.jpg

[dx]

May 13th, 2010, 04:55 AM

Misibis Bay Raintree
by Ty Gocheco (http://www.flickr.com/photos/35641266@N02/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4598289911_f90318d051_o.jpg

hakz2007

May 16th, 2010, 05:05 AM

Visit Camarines Sur!

Manopot River
Ilawod, Caramoan

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by rjamesdizon
(http://rjamesdizon.multiply.com/photos/album/164/Manopot_River_-_Caramoan)

Umang Cave
Ilawod, Caramoan

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by rjamesdizon (http://rjamesdizon.multiply.com/photos/album/163/Umang_Cave_-_Caramoan)

Gota Village Nightshots
by rjamesdizon (http://rjamesdizon.multiply.com/)

http://images.rjamesdizon.multiply.com/image/4/photos/157/800x800/8/Gota-Village-7.jpg?et=T4YmbspTHa9zIsIGTTCEhQ&nmid=316436360

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Tayak Beach
by rjamesdizon (http://rjamesdizon.multiply.com/)

http://images.rjamesdizon.multiply.com/image/5/photos/159/800x800/10/Tayak-Beach-Lake-8.jpg?et=QaRdiGfcb6Lf8%2CXLbP6Fnw&nmid=316468980

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Tayak Lagoon
by rjamesdizon (http://rjamesdizon.multiply.com/)

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darknyt1

May 16th, 2010, 07:37 AM

Mayon volcano, Legazpi, Philippines by Ibarra svd
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2414/2036671929_464dd86229_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/barsvd/

Mt. Banahaw by Stehouwer and Recio
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2777/4127654342_4cdc8530c8_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stehouwerrecio/

Bacuit Bay by Aure
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3396/3554748578_aac7f69fa9_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/aure-paris/

Mt. Pinatubo by Dyard
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3314808467_6a018b6ea1_b.jpg

darknyt1

May 16th, 2010, 07:50 AM

Coco Loco Island, Philippines by Aure
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3540/3551097763_4eb938001c_b.jpg

Bacuit Bay, Palawan
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3657/3550388277_7aa4bf25f9_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3586219018_ffd1e30dfc_b.jpg

El Nido sunset, Palawan
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3320/3588949195_8401d427f6_b.jpg

Pfeuffer

May 16th, 2010, 07:29 PM

the philippines are so beautiful and the people are the friendliest that I have known so far. :cheers:

hakz2007

May 17th, 2010, 05:02 AM

^^Thanks and I hope you'll visit the Philippines again :cheers:

[dx]

May 17th, 2010, 06:48 AM

Romantic Misibis Bay -- http://misibisbay.com
Cagraray Island, Albay Province
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/Ph_locator_map_albay.png

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs343.ash1/29313_1320701425163_1459621426_30824893_3962651_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs343.ash1/29313_1320701505165_1459621426_30824894_6665329_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-sjc1/hs573.snc3/31270_126130237404142_100000214983033_331472_2349697_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs354.snc3/29313_1320701625168_1459621426_30824896_663684_n.jpg

Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1459621426)

darknyt1

May 17th, 2010, 08:24 AM

Mt. Pinatubo by Dyardhttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3416/3314808467_6a018b6ea1_b.jpg

Hinulugang Taktak 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3375542850_da65d55390_b.jpg

Daranak Falls
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3374735221_7419d39a8f_b.jpg

Mahogany Trees (Bohol)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3454838981_2c08988cd2_b.jpg

Boracay Sunset
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/2427554814_24f45c5c0a_b.jpg

darknyt1

May 17th, 2010, 08:34 AM

[QUOTE='[dx];55977405']More of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
Bagac, Bataan
by Oliver Bautista (http://www.flickr.com/photos/oliverbautista/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4021/4446801011_aac7b7ec5c_b.jpg

Impressive place. I never realized we also have other Spanish heritage places as big as the one in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. It looks well maintained.

http://l.yimg.com/g/images/spaceball.gif

darknyt1

May 17th, 2010, 08:52 AM

by Dyard
Hinulugang Taktak 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3445/3375542850_da65d55390_b.jpg

Daranak Falls
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3374735221_7419d39a8f_b.jpg

Mahogany Trees (Bohol)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3639/3454838981_2c08988cd2_b.jpg

Boracay Sunset
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3221/2427554814_24f45c5c0a_b.jpg]

darknyt1

May 17th, 2010, 09:05 AM

St. Paul Subterranean river, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/3200539886_b1555db03b_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3488/3198840691_5769e0dd74_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3457/3208704766_4122bcd069_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/3199686384_d248ff26c5_o.jpg
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3314/3192698748_2c8d3a54d0_o.jpg
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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/3208998673_249a1a33ec_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3126/3213078274_49963ccc46_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3214751191_af9e829c91_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/storm-crypt/

[dx]

May 18th, 2010, 06:03 AM

Misibis Bay - http://misibisbay.com

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1160/4606225598_a4df2708fa.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4006/4606225854_4d27e0cfea.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4067/4591055468_64ec1bd093.jpg

by beamo8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/36354175@N00/)

Tubeman

May 19th, 2010, 08:34 PM

Hmmm didn't need 3 Philippines threads, not least when they're getting simultaneously bumped...

[dx]

May 20th, 2010, 01:54 PM

Misibis Bay
by jajasuarez (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaxtersuarez/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4623561003_860a55ab95_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/4624165926_46c7f4fce3_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/4624167630_93e28079a2_b.jpg

[dx]

May 21st, 2010, 02:43 AM

^I thought so too. Thanks!

[dx]

May 21st, 2010, 02:43 AM

Mt. Mayon
Albay, Philippines

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/Ph_locator_map_albay.png

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4607754818_5067af3754_b.jpg
by Weekend Shutter (http://www.flickr.com/people/50193007@N03/)

[dx]

May 21st, 2010, 07:34 AM

Misibis Bay -- http://misibisbay.com
by Abarth01 (http://www.panoramio.com/user/766031?with_photo_id=32693072)

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/5519/32693072.jpg

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/9483/32694851.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/6753/32694794.jpg

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/5225/32694994.jpg

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/5634/32695190.jpg

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6921/32693150.jpg

[dx]

May 22nd, 2010, 07:13 AM

Sunrise watching in Sula Channel, Cagraray (near Misibis Bay)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4624185728_84f13a90d4_o.jpg
by jajasuarez (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaxtersuarez/)

[dx]

May 22nd, 2010, 07:14 AM

At the beach in Misibis Bay -- http://misibisbay.com

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4627748195_ba0057d83c_o.jpg
by jajasuarez (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaxtersuarez/)

darknyt1

May 22nd, 2010, 09:34 AM

Subic Sunset Don Sevilla
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/229/490015558_470add8f60_o.jpg

Red Manila
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/70/211598279_e4743f2db0_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/donsevilla/

[dx]

May 22nd, 2010, 10:16 AM

The Islands of Surigao
Surigao, Philippines
by junsjazz (http://www.flickr.com/photos/junsjazz/)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3c/Ph_locator_map_surigao_del_norte.png

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/2716588100_fc12dbd96a_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/3020057391_d7f2357afc_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/4048715618_eb661a82b4_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2394/2529441147_0c4e48fb67_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2361/3635314264_5bc07d78d9_b.jpg

[dx]

May 22nd, 2010, 10:17 AM

The Islands of Surigao
Surigao, Philippines
by junsjazz (http://www.flickr.com/photos/junsjazz/)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/3c/Ph_locator_map_surigao_del_norte.png

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3633/3444939750_9b90aa6cfa_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/2829980315_2dabc8c063_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3280/2676830052_5a51498b60_b.jpg

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4134550227_e0a7ebf1a4_b.jpg

[dx]

May 22nd, 2010, 10:26 AM

Malcapuya Island, Palawan
by jcbajo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/31118263@N07/)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Ph_locator_map_palawan.png

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4617740331_8698dce6c9_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3312/4618324482_22d7df75d6_b.jpg

[dx]

May 22nd, 2010, 10:32 AM

The Marine Life of Coron, Palawan
Source: Joepi Paloma (http://www.flickr.com/photos/joepiclicks/)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Ph_locator_map_palawan.png

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4009/4556784107_a40eaea3ec.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3149/4557431690_5c350cd496.jpg

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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4557412074_bd93be3b00.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3055/4556790695_115ba5ea98.jpg

darknyt1

May 23rd, 2010, 08:44 AM

Taal Lake by Lexel Martin
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3627664070_b4179a49d4_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3318/3626865499_4a11174d42_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3626857617_a7c54d4dc9_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3385/3627686650_04e5709a34_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3407/3637317846_2966769bab_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11904740@N08/

darknyt1

May 23rd, 2010, 11:16 AM

Baler, Aurora Province by CTLim76
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4614694502_d028d5b246_o.jpg

Pantabangan Lake
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4614185550_a84fca35db_o.jpg

Buagsong Cordova, Cebu
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1309/4602296191_6f3f5843f5_o.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1383/4598575884_668e3df41f_o.jpg

Dinglinao, Bolinao
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4583055783_3241fe8b65_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2760/4510200392_d03faa0b81_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4398096620_b8d70ea003_o.jpg
Nasugbu, Batangas
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4376484078_6400c70e8b_o.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/ctlim76/

darknyt1

May 24th, 2010, 09:19 AM

A Different Faces of Mayon Volcano by Lito Nazareno
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2743/4542610844_7532747dfc_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4038/4541976899_9db35f69ce_o.jpg
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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4541978013_a769b9b98a_o.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4541978291_4a43494cce_o.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/48399776@N05/

[dx]

May 24th, 2010, 03:26 PM

@Misibis Bay
Source (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001056793291)

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[dx]

May 25th, 2010, 04:29 AM

Enchanted River
Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur

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[dx]

May 25th, 2010, 04:29 PM

Misibis Bay Aerials

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[dx]

May 25th, 2010, 04:43 PM

Isle be there (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=574279&publicationSubCategoryId=88)
By Luis Espiritu Jr. (The Philippine Star) Updated May 11, 2010 12:00 AM
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by Karen Kho (http://www.flickr.com/photos/karenkho/)

MANILA, Philippines - Going to Misibis Bay is having picture-perfect memories to last a lifetime. Setting foot on the beautiful island of Cagraray for the first time two and a half years ago, I realized this was paradise undiscovered. Nestled 45 minutes away from Legaspi City in Bicol, I was mesmerized by the spectacular sight of the world-renowned Mayon Volcano, the outstanding beauty of our natural countryside and breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean. Unfinished back then, the latest island resort discovery opened a whole new world of experience. Fast-forward to three months ago, coming back to Misibis Bay after almost a year of anticipation exceeded my expectations.

Day 1: Return to Eden

Upon arrival at the resort, we were welcomed by a traditional Ibalong festival dance performed by the staff. The warm reception, together with the early morning sunshine, lush tropical greenery and cool view of the azure sea, was an overwhelming sight to behold. One couldn’t help but notice the beautiful flora and fauna sprawling the landscape in such eco-spectacle. We were brought to our beachfront room. With five-star amenities and high level of personalized comfort, the resort is definitely at par with internationally acclaimed luxury resorts. The unobstructed panoramic scene from the bedroom almost brought tears to my eyes at the beauty of nature at its finest. After settling in the room, I was treated to a well-deserved and refreshing organic footbath to ready me for the day’s exploration.

Dining at the resort’s soon-to-be famous Spice Market was a gastronomical feast that presented the best of what the famous region offers. Mouth-watering specialty dishes like Bicol Express, laing and the unforgettable Angus beef sinigang satisfied our cravings.

Aside from the 38 suites, lagoon and swimming pools, the resort’s recent addition is the Sitio, which includes a business service area with function rooms, gym, children’s activity center, and game room. The day ended on a high note with a poolside Moroccan dinner set up under a blanket of stars.

Day 2: Island Fever

Woke up the following day from a good night’s sleep with a smile — thanks to my very comfortable bed. Struggling to get out of my newfound sanctuary, I got up, took a dip in the plunge pool, which turned out to be a good wake-upper. Awaiting my friends who were coming from Manila, I strolled the golden sands of the beachfront for a mid-morning walk. As soon as my friends arrived, we headed out to sea. As we approached the other side of the island, we could not believe our eyes as we saw the fantastic island picnic set up before us. Our group of 14 was welcomed by butlers offering fresh buko juice to quench our thirst. Lunch was a sumptuous buffet of grilled seafood, chicken, spareribs with more than a handful of delectable condiments. Dreaming with our eyes wide open, our unforgettable treat was topped by sweet delights of pili, local delicacies and cold refreshments.

The afternoon started with a short cruise along the coastline followed by a long, relaxing play and display at the lagoon and main pool. And just when we thought the day was over, a beachfront buffet dinner along the powder-like shores glowed under the moonlight. Nothing beats good food, conversation and company. These were all the more heightened with the sound of the waves whispering in your ear and seaside breeze that was oh-so relaxing.

Day 3: Plan of Action

Started the day early with an exhilarating ATV adventure. Driving and roughing the terrains of Cagraray island the whole morning were like going up and down the slide of a playground. The whole experience was something new to me and I wouldn’t mind doing it again. The whole island was our home away from home.

On our way back to the resort, we passed by the outstanding outdoor amphitheatre that would soon be the setting for concerts, cultural performances and engagements.

The highlight of our trip was our dinner on the last night, which was held at the amphitheater. The entire venue was lit up like a glowing orb in the middle of a forest. We were so overwhelmed by the sight and felt like we were brought back to the time of Roman civilization. Fine dining at the astounding venue with flown-in tenors to serenade us throughout the night really made this trip extraordinary. Definitely a moment we will never forget for the rest of our lives.

Our new dream vacation getaway is more than just a room with a view. Whether you come for business or pleasure, Misibis Bay is undoubtedly a haute escape destination that offers a whole new level of entertainment.

(Special thanks to Ms. Marivic Fajardo, the staff and management of Misibis Bay. For inquiries call (632) 661-8888 loc 3007 or e-mail reservations@misibisbay.com. You can also log on to www.misibisbay.com)

[dx]

May 26th, 2010, 09:46 AM

Misibis Bay -- http://misibisbay.com

Reception
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Main Lobby
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[dx]

May 27th, 2010, 06:53 AM

Misibis Bay Pools -- http://misibisbay.com

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[dx]

May 28th, 2010, 10:15 AM

Misibis Bay -- http://misibisbay.com
Cagraray Island, Albay

Day
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Night
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darknyt1

May 28th, 2010, 07:19 PM

Mt. Makiling from Dex
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Bahaghari sa Malapascua from Binagkat
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Bantigue Cove from Alvinkavron
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Baywalk of Calamba, Laguna from Dex
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Sunset lagoon fom Alvinkavron
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Taal sunset from Ituttuti
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Peral Farm Resort from Setholiver1
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darknyt1

May 28th, 2010, 08:03 PM

University of Santo Thomas Arch by Greeniconds
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Bataan Cross
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Pampanga
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Miniloc Bridge by Migraine.boy
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darknyt1

May 28th, 2010, 08:28 PM

Wawa Dam (Montalban, Rizal) by Eugene _negapatan
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[dx]

May 29th, 2010, 06:01 AM

Misibis Bay Restaurants -- http://misibisbay.com
Source (http://www.facebook.com/publicityasia)

Spice Market
Asian Inspired Cuisine

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Inspired by the flavors, spices and aromas of the markets and fishing villages of Southeast Asia, Spice Market offers cuisine with distinct flavors of Asian herbs, spices and marinades. It has a delicatessen and sundry shop featuring local specialties.

DeLaPlaya
Beach Grill & Tapas

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A beach grill and tapas bar that is open nightly. It offers seasonal a la carte premium grill cuisine that specializes in seafood and steaks. With nightly entertainment of acoustic guitar and soft Brazilian music. The perfect venue for a cocktail sunset session.

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greenice

May 29th, 2010, 02:00 PM

wow! 208,243 views.....

[dx]

May 30th, 2010, 12:22 PM

Misibis Bay -- http://misibisbay.com
Member: Small Luxury Hotels of the World (http://www.slh.com/)

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darknyt1

May 31st, 2010, 05:29 AM

by Alyssa
Talamban, Cebu
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Arakan valley, DAvao
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Biri Island, Northern Samar
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darknyt1

May 31st, 2010, 05:33 AM

by Alyssa
Liloan, Cebu
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Tinu-yan Falls, Surigao Del Sur
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darknyt1

May 31st, 2010, 05:40 AM

by Alyssa
University of Santo Thomas, Manila
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View from Mt. Apo
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Abra River Valley
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Anawangin Cove, Zambales
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darknyt1

May 31st, 2010, 05:44 AM

by Alyssa
Bacolod City
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darknyt1

May 31st, 2010, 07:15 AM

Club Intramuros Golf Course, Manila by chloe
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Facade of Intramuros
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darknyt1

May 31st, 2010, 08:14 AM

Banaue Rice Terraces by Galimontalbo
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[dx]

June 1st, 2010, 11:22 AM

Some Misibis Bay facilities -- http://misibisbay.com

Fitness Gym
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Misibis Spa
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Children's playroom
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Outdoor playground
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darknyt1

June 13th, 2010, 09:30 AM

Mt. Banahaw and Sampaloc Lake
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Sunset Hats, Tagaytay
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Taal Volcano
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Manila Cathedral
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American War Memorial, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
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Mines View Park, Baguio
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Baguio Botanical Garden
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Burnham Lake, Baguio
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Mt. Sto. Thomas
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[dx]

June 15th, 2010, 11:47 AM

Aerial Photos of El Nido, Palawan
by toto lloyd (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28765572@N05/)

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Town proper
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Pinagbuyutan Island
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Malapacao Island
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Pangalusian Island
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Turtle Island
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[dx]

June 17th, 2010, 04:27 PM

Malapacao Island, El Nido, Palawan
by indiaguapa (http://www.flickr.com/photos/41465596@N06/)

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darknyt1

June 27th, 2010, 10:05 AM

Palawan by Carlo Gutierrez
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/caloyeatworld/

Kintoy

June 29th, 2010, 10:22 AM

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[dx]

July 2nd, 2010, 03:04 AM

Mayon Volcano
Albay, Philippines

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by Ian Lorayes (http://www.flickr.com/photos/biskwit/)

ArtZ

July 2nd, 2010, 10:54 PM

I like especially beaches of Philippines, rice terraces of Banaue as well as colonial architecture (Intramuros, Vigan, Laoag) and and skyscrapers of Makati City.:okay:

darknyt1

July 3rd, 2010, 07:21 AM

Caramoan Island by Anthony Thomas
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darknyt1

July 3rd, 2010, 07:28 AM

Palawan underground river by Anthony Thomas
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Kintoy

July 4th, 2010, 09:41 PM

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mazhulka

July 5th, 2010, 10:03 AM

so beautiful......
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mazhulka

July 5th, 2010, 10:04 AM

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[dx]

July 6th, 2010, 02:53 AM

Mt. Mayon
Albay, Philippines

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Photo by me :colgate:

tonyboy

July 9th, 2010, 01:38 PM

;59827823']Mt. Mayon
Albay, Philippines

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Photo by me :colgate:

wow....majestic................................................. ^^mayon volcano...the perfect ^^..cone....thanx dx for sharing....:cheers:

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corredor06

July 10th, 2010, 10:21 AM

Philippines has probably the best beaches in south east asia.

pqrs766

July 12th, 2010, 08:43 AM

Thanks for sharing, to learn the experience under the left. Do not leave me.mkv to avi (http://www.mkv-to-avi.net)

Saigongirl

July 13th, 2010, 01:55 AM

Philippines has probably the best beaches in south east asia.

I 'm from Southeast Asia and i second that. My country Vietnam is right next to Philippines! I hope Philippines will become to tourist haven soon. I really want to visit this country. But now I have to save money for that! Philippines is a bit expensive for me. Hope price will go down as tourism develops ^^

dandy13

July 23rd, 2010, 05:39 PM

DiCaprio here in August 2010 (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=589251&publicationSubCategoryId=70)

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MORE BREAKING NEWS: Leonardo DiCaprio is coming for a visit early next month here in the Philippines. This piece of good news was confirmed by DiCaprio himself through his Hollywood agents and publicists.

According to earlier reports, DiCaprio was arriving in early 2011.

“It turned out that he’s arriving earlier than expected,” said Joyce Ramirez, director for International Publicity at PR Asis Worldwide, who invited DiCaprio not to promote his new movie, Inception, but to spearhead an environmental-awareness project in cooperation with a huge conglomerate in Albay. “DiCaprio will be here for one week. He has chosen to stay at the Misibis Bay (http://misibisbay.com), an ultra-luxurious resort. It’s not yet sure if he will make a stopover in Manila or fly straight to Legazpi City on a private jet.”

It’s Joyce’s brainchild to bring DiCaprio to the Philippines to help boost our tourism industry especially in Albay, with Legazpi City as a world-class eco-tourism destination.

It’s not DiCaprio’s first trip to Asia. After starring in the all-time hit Titanic, DiCaprio went to Thailand to shoot The Beach, his follow-up starrer. The STAR did an exclusive interview with DiCaprio in L.A. for that movie in late 1999.

In Inception, a sci-fi action adventure distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures in IMAX, Digital 2D and regular format, DiCaprio plays Dom Cobb, a skilled thief who is an expert in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb’s rare ability has made him a coveted player in the treacherous new game of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved.

Inception is showing nationwide soon.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=589251&publicationSubCategoryId=70

dandy13

July 23rd, 2010, 05:45 PM

Thunderbird Resort - Poro Point, San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines
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Thunder Bird Poro Point Website: http://www.thunderbirdresorts.com/info/philippines/en/resorts.poropoint.aspx

dandy13

July 23rd, 2010, 07:58 PM

RP a buffet of world-class dive sites

The Philippines is a smorgasbord of world-class dive sites and a diver's dream come true. The warm waters surrounding the country's 7,101 islands present an underwater wildlife extravaganza, so spectacular that divers return for an average of 10 trips each.

Priding itself as Asia's Dive Capital, the country lies in the center of the coral triangle which boasts of the most biodiversity and marine-rich waters on earth. It has often been said that the Philippines is to scuba divers, what Switzerland is to skiers, Hawaii to surfers, and Nepal to mountaineers. For those who like to snorkel or anyone seeking an underwater adventure, be a spectator to an aquatic symphony of over 2,000 species of marine fish, as well as more than 400 out of the 500 known coral species in the world.

1. Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is comprised of two distinct reef systems -- the North Reef and the South Reef. The marine park lies in the middle of Sulu Sea, southeast of Puerto Princesa City in Palawan. It is a major nesting spot for endangered sea turtles as well as rare species of fish such as the unusual foxâ€“faced rabbitfish.

2. Anilao is the closest weekend paradise for divers based in Manila. Located in the southeast tip of Batangas and nestled in the midst of the quiet town of Mabini, Anilao possesses no presence of powdery sand beaches but the ocean facing it promises a tantalizing life of sea water creatures in its 35 dive sites.

3. Balicasag Island in Bohol is surrounded by a coral reef that is good for both diving and snorkelling. There is a marine sanctuary on the southern side of the island where you will find soft and hard corals in the shallows, together with anemones, sponges, crinoids and feather stars as well as barracuda, jacks, groupers and batfish, among others.

4. Moalboal in Cebu is beautiful and picturesque. Pescador and Sunken Islands are favorites among underwater photographers and snorkelers. The house reef boasts of interesting marine life such as white tips, eagle rays, turtles, frogfish, moray eels, devil fish, etc.

5. Apo Reef is located off the west coast of the island of Mindoro. Apo Reef diving has some spectacular drop-offs and walls with some of the best visibility in the country. If you like big fish action, Apo Reef will not disappoint you, it is abundant with schools of trevally, tuna, barracuda, hammerheads, white and black tip reef sharks, manta, eagle and sting rays, and turtles.

6. Apo Island in Negros Oriental, the most populous and diverse aquatic ecosystem in the world, was recreated at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago on a 27,000 sq. ft. area costing million. This interactive state-of-the-art project called The Philippine Wild Reef Exhibit took almost 10 years to complete. But of course, why would you fly to Chicago to see the replica when you can see the real thing here.

7. Puerto Galera in Mindoro is blessed with one of the world's most beautiful natural harbors. It is known as the Pearl of Mindoro and is worldâ€“famous for its splendid beaches, coral reefs, and exquisite dive sites. There are shallow coral gardens, interesting rock formations, and colorful species to watch, like crabs, shrimps, sea anemones, moray, and trumpet fishes.

8. Subic Bay in Olongapo is one of the best wreck diving sites in Asia. Subic's World War II wrecks covered almost the entire war period. No less than 25 Japanese ships were reported sunk during the war years. Some of these may have been removed in the late 1950s as salvage operations were done to open up the bay for shipping.

9. Malapascua in Cebu was discovered for its wide white sandy beach and later, for its beautiful coral gardens and excellent dive spots. Malapascua offers the only daily thresher shark sightings in the world.

10. Coron Bay in Busuanga island, Palawan is the final resting place for nine sunken ships from World War II. Also found in waters surrounding the island are limestome walls which rise to heights of 22 meters offering a spectacular view above and below water. Because the area draws so much interest, dive centers are plentiful, as are boats and rental equipment to visit the site.

dandy13

July 23rd, 2010, 07:59 PM

Underwater photography at Apo Island near Dumaguete; Dauin, Oriental Negros Province, Philippines.
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darknyt1

July 31st, 2010, 10:42 AM

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darknyt1

July 31st, 2010, 10:53 AM

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Boracay island
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darknyt1

July 31st, 2010, 10:58 AM

Iba, Zambales by D Pardo
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Hundred Islands, Pangasinan
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darknyt1

July 31st, 2010, 11:37 AM

Bangui windmill by Erick.ph
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darknyt1

August 11th, 2010, 03:08 AM

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ncozal

August 22nd, 2010, 03:34 PM

Festivals in the PHILIPPINES
GRAND MARIAN PROCESSION
This religious festival showcase, in one grand procession, eighty-three images and statues of the Blessed Mother from different parts of the country. They are paraded, in flower-decked carriages, throughout the walled city of Intramuros, Manila. Catholics flood the streets of the old city to get a glimpse of this grandeur procession. Usually, the parade starts at 4:00 p.m. from the Manila Cathedral to the streets of Intramuros and takes 3-4 hours to be finished.

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ncozal

August 22nd, 2010, 03:34 PM

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Cebu

ncozal

August 22nd, 2010, 03:35 PM

Rat Island, Busuanga, Palawan, Philippines
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dandy13

August 22nd, 2010, 03:39 PM

TAGAYTAY CITY, Philippines
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dandy13

August 22nd, 2010, 03:39 PM

The church of San Juan Bautista in Tabaco City, Albay, Philippines
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dandy13

August 22nd, 2010, 03:40 PM

CRIMSON RESORT HOTEL & SPA, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines
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dandy13

August 22nd, 2010, 03:42 PM

REPUBLIQ, RESORTS WORLD MANILA, Philippines
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dandy13

August 22nd, 2010, 03:43 PM

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dandy13

August 22nd, 2010, 03:43 PM

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August 22nd, 2010, 03:43 PM

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dandy13

August 22nd, 2010, 03:45 PM

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To see more Philippines 7000 PLUS islands paradise in pictures.Visit this website Philippines travel pictures.
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pTaMo

August 23rd, 2010, 04:37 PM

Hong Thai cancels all Philippine tours beginning tomorrow to the 28th. The government will issue the black outbound travel alert shortly.

康泰取消明起所有前往菲律賓旅行團
【21:40】2010年08月23日

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【on.cc專訊】康泰旅行社總經理劉美詩表示，由於接獲保安局通知，將會向菲律賓發出黑色旅遊警示，故旅行社會取消明日起至本月28日的所有前往菲律賓的旅行團，合共3團共68人受影響，亦會安排現時在當地的旅行團盡快返港。

Hostage crisis ends in bloody carnage

The hostage crisis in Manila ended in a bloody carnage Monday night, after a SWAT team assaulted a tourist bus full of mostly Chinese nationals (HK), resulting in the death of hostage taker Rolando Mendoza, a former police officer, and at least four hostages.

Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo told reporters at least six of the hostages were confirmed alive.

Four hostages were confirmed dead, according to presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda. The fate of the other hostages, meanwhile, was unknown as of posting time.

Mendoza was confirmed dead after sustaining a shot in the head, according to the sniper who claimed he hit the hostage-taker who was armed with an M-16 rifle.

The wounded hostages were taken to Ospital ng Maynila and Philippine General Hospital.

Of the six hostages taken to Ospital ng Maynila, two were declared dead after sustaining several gunshot wounds in different parts of the body.

Philippine hostage crisis ends, four captives alive

MANILA (AFP) – A hostage crisis in the Philippine capital ended on Monday with four captives emerging from a bus alive and the gunman believed to have been killed, according to footage broadcast on television.

Fifteen tourists from Hong Kong were believed to have been on the bus at the end of the 12-hour ordeal, and there were fears for the lives of the others who did not get off the bus immediately afterwards.

The body of the man believed to be the gunman, an ex-policeman who hijacked the bus in a desperate bid to get his job back, was seen slumped out of the main door of the vehicle.

the glimpser

August 28th, 2010, 04:15 PM

^^That recent incident in Manila is really unfortunate, but is really an isolated case, and can happen anywhere in the world.

The Philippines remain as a safe, worthwhile and enjoyable place to visit.

ILOCOS NORTE (Northern Philippines)
ALL THINGS YOU WANT IS WITHIN YOUR REACH

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dos hermanos

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sitio remedios
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Julius Babao and his daughter Antonia swimming in the pool of Sitio Remedios.

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LOTS MORE ABOUT ILOCOS NORTE
SOON....

the glimpser

August 28th, 2010, 04:17 PM

In Central Philippines...

;54268847']Bato River & Bato Church, Catanduanes
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the glimpser

August 28th, 2010, 04:19 PM

Legazpi, Albay Province (Southern Luzon)

;57027495']Romantic Misibis Bay -- http://misibisbay.com

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xxxriainxxx

August 29th, 2010, 10:24 AM

Viewing the Philippines in a Different Light
Posted by Scott Allford on Oct 7th, 2009
Filed Under: Walkabout Pinas

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If you live outside of the Philippines and you watch or read the news you may feel very justified in believing that the Philippines is a very dangerous country. Savaged by typhoons, earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, and terrorist attacks. You may also be assured in your belief that it is a poor country with images of children picking through garbage, slums, and corruption scandals broadcast in most international news reports. I am not going to deny that these things are true, however, they are not all that the country contains. Not every person in the Philippines is poor, a terrorist, or a victim of terror. In fact other countries around the world suffer from these same problems yet they do not become iconic images of those nations.

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The common view of the Philippines

A few months ago I was at a roof-top birthday party in Makati filled with socialites and expats. Whilst there I was introduced to a German ‘journalist’, and my friend asked him why the Philippines is portrayed in such a negative light in the foreign media. His response was in two parts; Firstly because in his experience he could not sell stories about the Philippines in Germany if they were not about poverty, violence, or corruption. Secondly, he said that because there is so much poverty, violence, and corruption there is nothing else to report on. After saying this he sipped his glass of red wine and was whisked away into a group of Filipino socialites.

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Perhaps the red wine was ‘poor’ in taste, or the fact that that particular roof-top was one of the few in Makati which doesn’t have a swimming pool made him focus on the poverty in the Philippines, or maybe the sounds of merrymaking were ‘violent’ on his ears. I think that it was none of these things. Germany, a developed country, has slums. But if the focus can be moved away from the poverty in the developed countries and put on some islands way out in the Pacific Ocean, then people in developed countries can feel a little bit better.

I remember growing up in Australia, taking garbage out to the dump after cleaning up the garden. I would see Aboriginals picking through the garbage for food. Yet that has never been an iconic image of Australia. I went to ‘water villages’ in Malaysia and Brunei and thought how similar they look to slums in Manila. Yet ‘water villages’ are tourist attractions and the slums here are not. I lived in South Korea a few hundred kilometres away from the DMZ, with jets and helicopters flying overhead all the time it felt like a war zone. In the spring I would have 40 tanks facing in the direction of my apartment. Yet South Korea is generally not viewed or branded as a dangerous country. And South Korea has slums too. Perhaps the time will come when people outside the Philippines will come to realise that the branded image of the Philippines portrayed in the media is only a small piece of the full picture of this country.

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A Different View

Since the Philippines was settled by people 30,000 years ago this country has blossomed into a mix of over 180 indigenous ethnic groups, over half of which also represent unique linguistic groups. This array of cultures, languages, and cultural artifacts cannot be matched by most nations of the world. From the Ilocano, Pangasinense, Kapampangan, Tagalog, Bicolano, and Visayans to the Binukid, Moros, Ati, Igorot, and the T’boli, just to name a few. These cultures are rich, strong and proud and in most cases the people that make up these cultures are very friendly and welcoming to outsiders. On a trip to Sagada I was welcomed into a very warm and friendly Kankanaey family. They showed us around Sagada and told us stories of Kankanaey cultural practices. They even taught me how to wear a traditional bahag (a hand-loomed loin cloth or G-string).

Neighbouring Sagada is Ifugao, with vast rice terraces that shape the mountains of the region. The oldest rice terraces are 6,000 years old, which is 1,000 years older than the oldest pyramid in Egypt. If put end to end the rice terraces dwarf the Great Wall of China and the rice terraces were not made by using slave labor like most other ancient wonders of the world.

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The Banaue Rice Terraces are a UNESCO World Heritage site. But they are not alone. The Philippines have numerous UNESCO world heritage sites including the Baroque churches of San Agustin Church in Manila, Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, San Agustin Church in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, and Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Church in Miag-ao, Iloilo. There is also the beautiful and historic town of Vigan in Ilocos Sur. Furthermore, there are the natural UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park and the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park.

Lastly the Philippines consists of 7,107 beautiful islands. These islands contain remote beaches and amazing rock formations as well as other natural wonders like the Chocolate Hills in Bohol, the perfectly conical Mt. Mayon volcano or the stunning Bacuit Bay in El Nido, Palwan. But also on these islands is a range of biodiversity not seen in most other places on the planet. In Romblon, Sibuyan Island is known as the Galapagos of Asia as it contains such a diverse range of species which can be found nowhere else on the planet. If you get off these islands and dive into the cool blue-turquoise waters of the Philippines, you may also see some of the richest biodiversity in the world’s seas. The Verde Island Passage has been named as the ‘centre of the centre’ of marine biodiversity in the world. It has over 300 species of corals as well as vast numbers of fish that you will not find anywhere else.

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With all that this country has to offer I am baffled as to why it has been branded in such a negative way by the International media. However, I think that more and more people are starting to discover that there is a different side to the Philippines to the one they have been bombarded with for the past few decades. Those who come to the Philippines to seek out the beauty of this country will not be disappointed. However, first time travellers to the Philippines should beware, just like me and many other foreigners, this amazing country may compel you to stay quite a bit longer than you initially planned.

http://tourism-philippines.com/viewing-the-philippines-in-a-different-light/

xxxriainxxx

August 29th, 2010, 10:26 AM

Philippines 101 – Origin of Myth
Posted by Scott Allford on Apr 19th, 2010
Filed Under: Walkabout Pinas

While writing about the media’s negative portrayal of the Philippines in my article ‘Viewing the Philippines in a Different Light’, I was “baffled as to why [The Philippines] has been branded in such a negative way by the International media.” Since then I have come to realize that a lot of negativity towards this beautiful country comes out of misinformation, uninformed opinions/ideas and perhaps a little prejudice. After months of reading blogs and articles it became clear that these common themes were the root of most ‘anti-Pinoy’ commentary online. So it’s time to look at the facts and examine some of the negative myths that surround this country.

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Philippine Geography

Last night I was online and got a message from a relative in Australia asking if I was okay after the bombing in Basilan. I replied that Basilan is over 1,000 kilometers (well over 600 miles) from Manila and is just off the coast of Malaysia. She then replied that she really needs to get an atlas. Most people around the world need to not only get an atlas, but also read it when it comes to the Philippines.

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Just to help those who don’t know -The Philippines is the 12th most populated nation on Earth and is made up of 7,107 islands which stretch over 2,000 kilometers (Well over 1,200 miles) from Batanes in the north to Tawi-tawi in the south. Politically the country is divided into 80 provinces, 17 Regions and 3 Island Groups: Luzon in the north (where Manila is), Visayas in the centre and Mindanao in the south.

The Geography of Danger

It seems that many people overseas think that the whole of the Philippines is constantly experiencing problems with terrorist attacks. However, most of the troubles of this nature in Philippines are in the south western portion of the island of Mindanao which is over 1,000 kilometers to the south of the Philippine capital of Manila. Mindanao is the second largest island in the Philippines and the 19th largest in the world making it just over 1.5 times the size of Tasmania.

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Speaking of Tasmania, let’s focus on one problem I have. Back in 1996 in Port Arthur, Tasmania when Martin Bryant went on what was at the time the world’s worst killing spree and shot 35 people who were mostly tourists; massive numbers of people didn’t suddenly cancel their trips to Australia or even the cities of Hobart and Launceston in Tasmania. Yet last year in November when the Maguindanao Massacre happened (57 killed in a politically motivated attack) people suddenly cancelled tours around Manila and jumped on the next plane back to their home countries. Maguindanao is literally on the other side of the country from Manila. It would be like people cancelling tours in New York when the LA riots happened, ridiculous.

This ignorance of Philippine geography is not only prevalent amongst foreign travellers but also amongst some Filipinos and some expats living in the Philippines. Many times I hear from people in Manila that Mindanao is dangerous and a no go zone. I went to Northern Mindanao last year and had a great time. I also met a lot of really friendly locals who helped me as much as they could on my travels. I travelled by taxi, tricycle, ferry, local (non air conditioned) bus, multicab, a friendly stranger’s brother’s van and also just walked. There was no point along the way that I felt like I was in danger. I also hear from foreigners who live in or travel in the more notorious parts of Mindanao, that they had similar experiences to mine. Perhaps it just comes down to having some good old fashioned street smarts when you travel.

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Official Misinformation

Earlier this week, I was looking at the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade’s travel advisory website and was surprised to learn that their level of caution for the Philippines is exactly the same as Thailand. Thailand has bombings in the south just like the Philippines but that’s about where the similarities end. Thailand also has border skirmishes with Cambodia, Bird Flu, the Thai Government has declared a state of Emergency and people are dying on the streets of Bangkok amidst grenade attacks, shootings and the current protests by the Red Shirts. I was also surprised to learn that the site warns about the eruption of the beautiful Mayon Volcano in the Philippines. This volcano did have a small eruption back in December (concerned relatives in Australia asked if I was in danger even though Mayon is about 450 km away from Manila) and tourists actually flocked to Albay Province to take pictures of the streaming lava at night. It has since died down and I took my mother there last month and it really didn’t seem like a “hazardous magmatic eruption” was going to happen, as the DFAT suggests. In fact, PHILVOLCS agrees with my observation stating:

“This is a notice for the lowering of Mayon Volcano’s status from Alert Level 2 (evidence of magmatic intrusion that could eventually lead to an eruption) to Alert Level 1 (no hazardous eruption imminent).”

Even though PHILVOLCS issued this update on March 2, 2010, the DFAT website currently states that their advice on the danger of Mayon erupting “…is current for Friday, 16 April 2010.” It is sites like this which present a dangerous Philippines that just doesn’t seem to exist in reality.

Is it safe?
On our Tourism Philippines Facebook Fanpage (www.facebook.com/TourismPhilippines) the other week an American man asked if it was safe to come to the Philippines. Here is my response in which I quoted http://www.nationmaster.com/index.php :

“For murder per capita (US #24/Philippines not in top 62), rape (US #1/Philippines not in top 84), burglary (US #1/ Philippines not in top 68), executions (US #7/Philippines not on the list) the US is far more dangerous than the Philippines.”

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The question of safety in the Philippines has to be one of the most common ones I hear and I believe it is so prevalent due the spread of misinformation and uninformed opinions that have spread across the internet and the media in general.

I have asked many people in the Philippines if they think it is dangerous here and the most common responses are either “No.” or “It’s no more dangerous than any other country, you just need to be a little street smart.” I totally agree with these comments. I wouldn’t walk down a street in a bad area I’m not familiar with at 3am in Manila. I also wouldn’t do the same in London, New York or Sydney for that matter. I’m also not the kind of traveller who arrives in a destination without knowing anything about the place. As travellers we must have some personal responsibility. On landing in Hanoi back in 2006, I hadn’t read up on the best way to get from the airport and was quite sleepy so my internal currency converter wasn’t working well. As a result, I was majorly ripped off by an unlicensed taxi driver. Ultimately, it was my own fault for not being prepared.

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Crab Mentality / Tall Poppy Syndrome

After my previous article on the Philippines being portrayed negatively in foreign media was posted on countless blogs, a lot of people had their say about what I wrote. While a lot of the feedback was positive, there were also countless negative responses. One Filipino referred to Manila as a “festering sore” and others focused on corruption in the Philippines or poverty. While I have never stated that the Philippines has never had problems, I do feel that the over promotion of the negative aspects of this country has managed to squash most of the good that comes out of the Philippines. I also view this as a vicious cycle which gradually diminishes the pride of country that Filipinos have and erodes the international image of this nation further. I say this because it is exactly what I witnessed on the blogs. I wrote something good about the Philippines and many Filipinos ignored the positives and went back to saying how terrible the country is.

Our own Worst Enemy
Jojo A. Robles wrote on this in the Manila Standard in response to my article stating that:

“no one can out-criticize Filipinos like the Filipinos themselves, as we do every single day in our own media……. if we are to stop people in other countries from thinking that we live in a hopelessly corrupt, poor and dangerous country, perhaps we should begin by ending our own persistent and oft-stated belief that we do so in the first place.”

Last December when I took a walk through Quiapo in Manila with Carlos Celdran, I saw many of the things that may lead a person to think of Manila as a ‘festering sore’, however, I really enjoyed the experience and actually went back the following month. The culture and history of Quiapo is really quite amazing and all you have to do is walk down Hidalgo Street or around the occult stalls beside Quiapo Church to see it for yourself. I guess that one man’s trash can truly be another’s treasure and to quote Carlos Celdran, “You can’t change the way Manila looks, but you can change the way you look at Manila.” This country really needs a vast number of its citizens to change their perspectives in order to create a better image of The Philippines on the world stage.

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What it all boils down to in the end is that no country is perfect, but each is unique and beautiful in its own way. Sadly, the image of the Philippines has been under attack from all angles for quite some time. Nevertheless, many Filipinos and foreign visitors are starting to discover that while the Philippines does have many problems, it also has so many amazing experiences to offer if you’re willing to seek them out. As more people experience this country and word gets out, the perceptions of both locals and foreigners are becoming more informed. Ryan Buaron recently posted on our Facebook Fanpage (www.facebook.com/TourismPhilippines): “When we see something amazing in the Philippines, we usually exclaim “Parang hindi sa Pilipinas! (Looks like it’s not in the Philippines!) – WRONG. It should be – “Ang ganda talaga ng Pilipinas!” (The Philippines is really beautiful!).” As a result of this change in thinking, Pinoy Pride is slowly on the rise and the astounding ecological and cultural beauty of the Philippines and the warmth of its people are starting to become more than dull whispers to travelers around the world.

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pTaMo

September 1st, 2010, 05:15 PM

Philippines travel ban should continue, Hong Kong tourism boss says

Hong Kong (The Earth Times) - Hong Kong's head of tourism on Wednesday called for a continuation of the black alert imposed on travel to the Philippines following the Manila hostage crisis in which eight Hong Kong tourists died.

Tourism Board chairman James Tien said even if the alert was lifted he believed many people would not feel able to visit the country because of the tragedy.

The black alert - the most severe of a three-stage alert system - suspends package tours and advises travellers not to go to areas where their safety may be at risk.

It was issued immediately after the 11-hour siege on August 22 which began when sacked police inspector Rolando del Rosario Mendoza took a tour bus hostage to demand his job back.

After a standoff lasting several hours, the eight victims were killed and seven more were injured before the Philippine police forced their way into the parked bus and Mendoza was shot dead.

The deaths sparked fury among people in Hong Kong who believe the Philippine government and police bungled the crisis.

Tens of thousands of people took part in a protest march Sunday demanding justice for the victims of the shootout.

Legislators will debate a motion Thursday calling for an apology and compensation from the Philippines for the families of those who died.

Meanwhile, the condition of a teenager who underwent brain surgery after suffering critical head injuries in the siege was said to be stabilizing Wednesday.

Doctors treating Jason Leung, 19, said brain swelling and pressure had eased and his infections were under control.

However, he remains under heavy sedation and his chances of making a recovery remain uncertain.

The student lost his father and two sisters aged 21 and 14 in the incident.

pTaMo

September 5th, 2010, 11:15 AM

Philippines official says nation's tourism industry suffering after Manila hostage tragedy

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(Xinhua) Inbound tourism to the Philippines has suffered and will suffer more after the tragic hostage-taking late last month, a top Filipino tourism official said here Friday.

More than 1,000 tour groups from the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong have canceled their travel plans to the Philippines since the incident, Filipino Tourism Undersecretary Simeon P. Marfori II told Xinhua in the southern Chinese city of Guilin while attending an international tourism forum.

A dismissed policeman hijacked a tour bus carrying 21 Hong Kong tourists in Manila on Aug. 23. The incident ended with eight tourists dead and several others injured. The hostage-taker was killed in the police assault.

Marfori predicted the inbound tourism to the Philippines would be impacted by the incident for at least three months in the future and the losses would increase further.

Marfori said he was sorry for the Filipino government's handling of the incident and offered a sincere apology, especially to the Hong Kong citizens.

He said the Filipino government has taken measures to strengthen security.

pTaMo

September 5th, 2010, 12:01 PM

Manlia promises better security environment for S. Koreans

(Xinhua) The Philippines vowed to ensure better protection measures for South Koreans living in the country during South Korean foreign minister's visit to Manila last week, the foreign ministry in Seoul said Monday.

Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan paid an official three-day visit to the Philippines amid rising concern over safety of South Korean nationals there. A South Korean pastor was recently killed in an armed robbery, and eight Hong Kong tourists were killed in a hostage crisis.

In his separate meetings with Filipino President Beningo Aquino III and Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto G. Romulo, Yu asked them to take more active measures to guarantee security of South Koreans in the Philippines.

Aquino said he will instruct the police chief in Manila to take protection measures, and Romulo also pledged "best efforts" for greater security for South Koreans, the ministry said in a statement.

Some 120,000 South Koreans live in the Southeast Asian country, forming the largest South Korean community in the region.

pTaMo

September 6th, 2010, 09:05 AM

icarusrising

September 6th, 2010, 01:00 PM

Bombs rock Philippines after militants' deaths

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COTABATO, Philippines (AFP) - Two powerful bombs rocked the southern Philippines hours after police killed three members of the Al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf militant group, authorities said Monday.

No one was hurt in the explosions, which came as security was heightened in the troubled south following the police assault on Jolo island Sunday.

"We are establishing the motives. We have alerted our troops," regional military spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Randolph Cabangbang said after the blasts.

A bomb ripped through a house in the town of Sultan Kudarat before dawn on Monday, while another explosion went off outside a hotel in Cotabato City late Sunday, police said.

Both areas are far from Jolo, although the militants are also known to operate there.

It was not immediately clear if the explosions were related to Sunday's offensive, although police and military had earlier warned of retaliatory attacks from the Abu Sayyaf.

Police commandos killed three Abu Sayyaf members Sunday, including Gafur Jumdail, brother of Abu Jumdail, one of the group's top operatives.

The Abu Sayyaf is a small gang of Islamic militants blamed for the country's worst terrorist attacks, including a ferry bombing that left over 100 dead in Manila Bay in 2004.

Intelligence services say it was started partly with funding from the Al-Qaeda network of Osama bin Laden.

The group is on the US government's list of wanted foreign terrorist organisations. Two Americans seized with a group of tourists in 2002 were killed in captivity.

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Special Action Force raids bandits’ Sulu lair

By Dona Pazzibugan, Julie Alipala
Philippine Daily Inquirer

Posted date: September 06, 2010

MANILA, Philippines—Bouncing back from the humiliation it suffered in the hands of a lone hostage-taker in Manila, the Philippine National Police killed an Abu Sayyaf commander and two of his men in an assault on the bandits’ hideout in Sulu at the weekend.
Concerned about possible retaliatory attacks by the bandit group, PNP Director General Jesus Verzosa Sunday immediately placed all police units in Mindanao on full alert.

Police identified the bandit commander killed in a 15-minute gunbattle at midnight Saturday in Maimbung, Sulu, as Gafur Jumdail, a younger brother of top Abu Sayyaf operative Umbra Jumdail, for whose capture the United States has offered a $100,000 bounty.

The two others killed in the clash were believed to be the sons of Umbra Jumdail, according to Supt. Jose Bayani Gucela, spokesperson of the Directorate for Integrated Police Operation (DIPO) in Western Mindanao.

Several Abu Sayyaf gunmen were believed wounded in the battle, police said. No government casualties were reported.

As members of the police Special Action Force (SAF) and other units raided the house, about 20 other Abu Sayyaf members armed with rifles and grenade launchers opened fire from nearby, sparking the gunbattle.

The bodies of Gafur Jumdail and his two followers were found in the house, police said. The raiders said they recovered three high-powered firearms and a “cache of ammunition and subversive documents.”

Gafur had been accused of several high-profile abductions, including the January 2009 kidnappings of three Red Cross workers from Switzerland, Italy and the Philippines.

A former member of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), Gafur was also linked with the 2008 abduction of ABS-CBN reporter Ces Drilon, her two crewmen, and peace advocate Octavio Dinampo. They were later released unharmed.

$5-M bounty

The police launched Saturday’s attack in an attempt to arrest the elder Jumdail and Zulkifli bin Hir (also known as Marwan), a Malaysian said to belong to the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) group based in Southeast Asia and wanted by Washington for alleged terrorist involvement, according to a police report.

But there were no signs of Marwan or the elder Jumdail during the assault, police said.

Marwan is a US-trained engineer accused by Filipino authorities of involvement in deadly bombings in the Philippines. The United States has offered a $5-million reward for Marwan’s capture.

“I have declared a full alert status of all PNP units and offices in the whole of Mindanao ... against possible retaliatory terrorist acts of the ASG (Abu Sayyaf Group),” Verzosa said in a message relayed to field units.

Possible targets

Verzosa also ordered Mindanao police units to “increase vigilance and security of vital installations, including airports, seaports, churches, public and other places of convergence, as well as possible targets of retaliatory or terrorist actions.”

He directed all units to “intensify intelligence and preemptive actions to counter or preempt related enemy plans/actions.”

The Maimbung assault occurred 12 days after the Aquino administration and the PNP suffered worldwide ridicule for the deaths of eight Hong Kong tourists on a bus seized by dismissed police Senior Insp. Rolando Mendoza.

The sacked officer was also killed in the 11-hour drama at Manila’s Rizal Park.

Latest blow

The killing of the three bandits on Saturday was the latest blow to the Abu Sayyaf, a group linked by the United States to the worldwide al-Qaida terror network.

On Sept. 3, another Abu Sayyaf leader, Jul Ahmad Ahadi was arrested in Jolo. Ahadi is facing charges of kidnapping for the abduction of Jehovah’s Witness members in August 2002.

Washington has blacklisted the Abu Sayyaf as a terrorist organization and deployed hundreds of troops in Western Mindanao to train and arm Filipino soldiers battling the bandit gang.

The bandit group, which has about 400 gunmen in Jolo and outlying islands, has been blamed for the Philippines’ worst bomb attacks, kidnapping sprees and for beheading some of its hostages, including an American tourist, who was decapitated in 2001.

It was held responsible for the bombing of a ferry on Manila Bay in 2004 that killed more than 100 people.

Hiding in Mindanao

Marwan is believed to have been hiding with the Abu Sayyaf in Mindanao for years.

The US state department says Marwan is believed to be a leader of the militant organization Kumpulun Mujahidin Malaysia and a member of the central command of Jemaah Islamiyah, the al-Qaida affiliate blamed for numerous regional attacks, including the 2002 Bali nightclub bombings in Indonesia.

The slain Jumdail had denied involvement in the kidnapping of the ABS-CBN crew, and said the media had given him and his group free exposure and made them popular in Sulu, and even the whole world.

Another brother, Abdulhan Jumdail, was killed in a clash with the military in February this year, along with bandit leader Albader Parad.

Foreign and Filipino defense analysts say the Jemaah Islamiyah has in recent years infiltrated the ranks of the Abu Sayyaf, and that up to 30 foreign militants trained with the group until last year.

Apart from Marwan, top JI militants Dulmatin and Umar Patek were also believed to have trained with the Abu Sayyaf previously.

Dulmatin was killed by Indonesian police in March, but Patek remains at large somewhere in Mindanao. With reports from Associated Press, Reuters, Agence France-Presse and Inquirer Research

dandy13

September 6th, 2010, 03:08 PM

^^^^

Small portion of South Western Mindanao is a no go areas for tourist.
The islands of Sulu in South Western Mindanao look fantastic, to bad these islands are controlled by Al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf militant group.
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The Geography of Danger

It seems that many people overseas think that the whole of the Philippines is constantly experiencing problems with terrorist attacks. However, most of the troubles of this nature in Philippines are in the south western portion of the island of Mindanao which is over 1,000 kilometers to the south of the Philippine capital of Manila. Mindanao is the second largest island in the Philippines and the 19th largest in the world making it just over 1.5 times the size of Tasmania.

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Speaking of Tasmania, let’s focus on one problem I have. Back in 1996 in Port Arthur, Tasmania when Martin Bryant went on what was at the time the world’s worst killing spree and shot 35 people who were mostly tourists; massive numbers of people didn’t suddenly cancel their trips to Australia or even the cities of Hobart and Launceston in Tasmania. Yet last year in November when the Maguindanao Massacre happened (57 killed in a politically motivated attack) people suddenly cancelled tours around Manila and jumped on the next plane back to their home countries. Maguindanao is literally on the other side of the country from Manila. It would be like people cancelling tours in New York when the LA riots happened, ridiculous.

This ignorance of Philippine geography is not only prevalent amongst foreign travellers but also amongst some Filipinos and some expats living in the Philippines. Many times I hear from people in Manila that Mindanao is dangerous and a no go zone. I went to Northern Mindanao last year and had a great time. I also met a lot of really friendly locals who helped me as much as they could on my travels. I travelled by taxi, tricycle, ferry, local (non air conditioned) bus, multicab, a friendly stranger’s brother’s van and also just walked. There was no point along the way that I felt like I was in danger. I also hear from foreigners who live in or travel in the more notorious parts of Mindanao, that they had similar experiences to mine. Perhaps it just comes down to having some good old fashioned street smarts when you travel.

NTprime

September 7th, 2010, 03:32 AM

^^^^

Mindanao especially South Western Mindanao is a no go areas for tourist.
The islands of Sulu in Western Mindanao look fantastic, to bad these islands are controlled by Al Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf militant group.
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I'm not sure what you exactly meant by your statement but my impression is you're saying that Mindanao is a no go area (with focus on Southwestern Mindanao).

I believe that's over generalizing Mindanao as a risky tourist destination (based on the leftmost map shown). I would narrow the high risk areas to majority of the ARMM region (especially, Basilan, Sulu and Maguindanao), but lessen the risk for nearby areas like Zamboanga del Norte (Dapitan, Dipolog), Lanao del Norte which are not even parts of ARMM (technically Zamboanga del Norte and Lanao del Norte are Region 10). Sure, there's a significant Muslim population, but not all Muslims in that area are a risk to tourists. In fact, only a very small percentage (Abu Sayyaf, MILF, and the usual bandits) are the risks. It is not fair to generalize that the whole South Western Mindanao is dangerous. That's akin to saying that Manhattan is a risky place because its geographically a few miles from the Bronx.

Tawi-Tawi I understand has among the best diving spots in the country. Also the Turtle Islands near Sipadan, Malaysia. And these are areas of extreme Southwestern Mindanao, or the Philippines for that matter.

dandy13

September 7th, 2010, 12:06 PM

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Sorry I posted the wrong statement. Only the small portion of south western island of Mindanao which is the ARMM region that is a no go areas for tourist.
Hopefully in the future, the philippine government can resolve the conflict there.

lovattan

September 7th, 2010, 12:13 PM

This philippine thread is not fun anymore. Poster like pTaMo is spamming this thread.
Come on MODERATORS do your job - BAN BAN BAN pTaMo or any other spammers.

lovattan

September 9th, 2010, 11:24 AM

Boulevard of Dreams

I walk a lonely road
The only one that I have ever known
Don’t know where it goes
But it’s home to me and I walk alone

I walk this empty street
On the Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Where the city sleeps
and I’m the only one and I walk alone

I walk alone
I walk alone

- Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Greenday

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Rizal Boulevard
Dumaguete City

Boulevard…… ohhhh yes, just a mere mention of the name and an imaginary breeze of fresh air would suddenly whiffed and caressed you face. Ahhh... the touch of nature, so cool, so invigorating. freshly blown straight from the sea, a captivating panorama of the Tanon Strait, nothing but clean body of sparkling water, bluish as it reflects the clear sky hovering above. On the backdrop of this natural painting are two magnificent islands, Siquijor, the "island of enchantment" and the Queen City of the South sitting majestically on its throne, Cebu.

Rizal Boulevard is the Dumaguete City’s famous beachfront boulevard and promenade, where folks from all walks of life converge and flock for a leisurely stroll during sunset or a picnic under the majestic acacia trees. The whole stretch is decorated with charming colonial-era inspired light posts, cobblestone pathways, and features a few of the city’s surviving historic sugar mansions. This is Dumaguete's window to the world.

On the pages of history, the National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal had written on his diary that he had made a stopover in Dumaguete while on his way to Dapitan where he was deported. It has been said that he had made a brief visit and took a stroll here before departing to the neighboring island of Dapitan, Dipolog City where he was exiled for four years following the Spanish authorities’ suspicion that he was about to lead a revolution. While walking, he was awed by the seaside view and the friendliness of the locals, which led to the belief that he was the one who coined the “City of Gentle People” monicker of Dumaguete. Legend or no legend at all, the beauty of the place is for real and could never be denied.

The life on this boulevard started even before the rising of the great ball of fire on the eastern side. Throngs of people have already line-up at dawn doing their thing; jogging, strolling, meditating, or just sitting along the seawall and zealously gulping the virgin air; unspoiled and freshly delivered by Gaia a.k.a. Mother Nature. Oh what an enthusiastic way to greet the new day.

Noontime, the sun smiling and intensely radiating its beams. Just below the horizon, between the marriage of the sea and the sky, fishing boats are floating for a day’s work, yet all look so small, just like dots on a vast extent. That will be the view if you are gazing on the distant boulevard. Yet while viewing on a high noon beyond the simmering heat, one could never feel the burn, because if you will just only raise your head and slowly look up, you could see the strong arms of the acacia trees mightily shielding you from the heat. And if you will just also kindly look further, you could see that there’s an army of them lining up along the baywalk together with the palm trees. Their leaves boastfully act like a cloak, a safe refuge from the cancer causing sultriness.

But when one would assume that there’s nothing more left to tell and the show is finally over, whew-whew-whew-w-w-w-w-wait!!!!! Wait till night comes coz this is the time when all of its beauty is revealed, when all of its splendor is highlighted. Lights!! And the trees are wrapped in glowing lights, the halogen lamps are brightened, a reminiscent to the early century street lightings. On the other side of the road, restaurants with foreign themes are on a line. Take your pick, Japanese, French, Mexican, Chinese, American, hmm… quite a sumptuous meal but in a highly social and classy act. Well if you’re on a tight budget and prefer to eat your food with your fingers or maybe in a bamboo stick, then you could have a buffet of tempura, squid balls, kikiam, or balut for stronger knees. Now that is one gastronomic feat. And finally to cool down or heat up more, there are beers in the bars or disco your night away.

It’s funny how one could find beauty in simplicity. Where calesas still roam the streets. Where people smile and could find others familiar even just seeing them for the very first time. Where one does not have to shed lots of dough just to experience fun. Where one does not have to worry too much on security. Where it is garbage free and one could talk and be care free. Such an escape from the grueling big city life.

Along this boulevard, writers were able to write creative stories. Along this boulevard, romance blossoms among inspired hearts. Along this boulevard, an alliance among friends were forged. Along this boulevard, memories were created.

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Boulevard at Day

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lovattan

September 9th, 2010, 11:26 AM

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lovattan

September 9th, 2010, 11:26 AM

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lovattan

September 9th, 2010, 11:27 AM

Boulevard at Night

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lovattan

September 9th, 2010, 11:28 AM

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September 9th, 2010, 11:29 AM

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September 9th, 2010, 11:29 AM

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lovattan

September 9th, 2010, 11:30 AM

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pTaMo

September 10th, 2010, 08:53 PM

Poor maintenance of airport scored

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BY GILBERT BAYORAN

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental has called the attention of the Bacolod-Silay airport management over what it claimed to be a “deterioration” of its maintenance and operations, as well as laxity in security.

Board Member Miller Serondo yesterday said he has received numerous complaints about the deplorable condition of the airport of so-called “international standards,” citing the dirty comfort rooms, lack of security over airline passenger baggage, and limited if not expensive parking space, among others.

Serrondo, who authored a resolution detailing the complaints against the management of the airport that was approved by the SP during its session Tuesday, claimed that the condition of the Bacolod-Silay airport had worsened, even after the terminal fee was increased from P30 to P200 for airline passengers.

“It is very embarrassing to our visitors,” he added.

Felizardo Torralba, Bacolod-Silay airport general manager, in an interview with ABS-CBN, described the SP resolution as “unfair”, and maintained that they are managing the airport efficiently.

Despite limited manpower and lack of funds, Torralba claimed they are doing their utmost best to serve the airline passengers.

“That is not what we call a deterioration because we are doing our best,” he added.

Serondo said they will write Torralba requesting for a dialog with members of the SP, to address the numerous complaints.

Torralba said he is ready to answer queries of the SP.

pTaMo

September 10th, 2010, 08:56 PM

Philippine Airlines cabin crews file strike notice

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MANILA, Sept 9, 2010 (AFP) – Philippine Airlines' cabin staff on Thursday formally advised the government they would go on strike at the end of October, saying the move would ground all flights by the loss-making flag carrier.

The 1,600-member cabin crew union said it had filed a strike notice with the labour ministry, which by law has 30 days to try to find a compromise between the airline and employees to prevent a shut-down.

"Once we go on strike, no flight will take off," said Bob Anduiza, president of the Flight Attendants Association of the Philippines.

"This will ground PAL's entire operations," he told a news conference.

PAL spokeswoman Cielo Villaluna appealed to the union to reconsider and return to the negotiating table.

"This will affect Philippine tourism and our financial position," Villaluna said in a radio interview.

The cabin staff are seeking a raise that would put their pay on par with that offered by foreign carriers. They are also demanding paid maternity leave and an end to a company policy that forces female attendants to retire at the age of 40.

There was no immediate comment from the labour department.

The planned strike is the latest in a string of labour problems to hit the national flag-carrier. Last month, 25 pilots and first officers of PAL's short-haul aircraft suddenly quit for higher paying jobs abroad, forcing the abrupt cancellation of several flights.

Kerbs

September 13th, 2010, 06:31 AM

^^pTaMo hey you don't have any good news to post? you always put negative on this thread, anyway you can post it in travel news. peace :D

sepul

September 14th, 2010, 01:21 PM

;54268847']Bato River & Bato Church, Catanduanes
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Philippines.. Where even buffaloes enjoy the turquoise sea, the lush greenery and the freshness of the breeze.. What about you?

i'm so jealous:cry::fiddle:

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September 16th, 2010, 02:18 PM

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September 24th, 2010, 12:16 PM

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brockupo

September 24th, 2010, 07:41 PM

Major event in Subic, Philippines
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Parachuting Phun Phestival in Subic, Philippines
More than 300 skydivers from all over the world will be joining the first ever mass skydiving event in the country this November to introduce the Subic Bay Freeport as a skydiving destination in the Philippines.
Dubbed as the 1st Philippine Parachuting Phun Phestival, the world-class skydiving event will run from November 8 to 20 and will involve “chuters” from the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Philippines, among others.
The event is being organized by Sheldon Rice, a Canadian national who serves as operations manager of Adrenoline Island Adventures, located at the Treasure Island Resort Resort on Baloy Beach, in partnership with Exotic Sky Adventures from Europe.
“We will bring in about 300 to 400 skydivers from all over the world to the Subic Bay International Airport (SBIA) to skydive for about eight or twelve days to promote skydiving as another tourist attraction in the country,” Rice said.
Aside from skydiving, the organizers are also lining up tours to some tourist attractions in the free port, including Zoobic Safari and Treetop Adventure Park.
Festival participants are also expected to engage in other adventure sports here like horseback riding, scuba diving, kite boarding, jet skiing, wake boarding, parasailing and more.
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brockupo

September 24th, 2010, 07:42 PM

Aquatica show @ Ocean Park, Manila, Philippines
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italiano_pellicano

September 24th, 2010, 11:24 PM

amazing pics

aster4000

September 29th, 2010, 02:50 AM

wow those are beautiful beaches.

Erran

September 29th, 2010, 02:09 PM

WOW . . .
Those beaches are AWESOME

darknyt1

October 3rd, 2010, 11:16 AM

Monacosuites de Boracay by Christian Toledo

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October 3rd, 2010, 11:19 AM

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October 9th, 2010, 02:51 PM

Aliwan Festival 2010 Pasay City,Manila,Philippines by Rob.se7en
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October 9th, 2010, 02:51 PM

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October 9th, 2010, 02:52 PM

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DWest

October 14th, 2010, 03:55 AM

beautiful, beautiful specially the beaches and the carnival.

anakngpasig

October 17th, 2010, 01:43 PM

:cheers:

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Magat Lake
Ramon, Isabela

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Barrio Matusalem
Roxas, Isabela

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Maco, Compostela Valley

brockupo

October 21st, 2010, 02:13 PM

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Antonio's in Tagaytay is 5th top restaurant in Asia
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Posted at 10/21/2010 12:59 PM | Updated as of 10/21/2010 3:11 PM

MANILA, Philippines - A fine dining restaurant in Tagaytay City is the 5th top restaurant in Asia, according to the latest edition of a regional dining guide released this month.

Antonio's, housed in a one-hectare compound tucked away in the countryside, is the only Philippine entry in the Asia's Top 20 for 2010/2011 list of the Miele Guide, which covers 450 restaurants in 17 countries.

Among the dishes served in the restaurant are steak tartare, duck leg confit on mesclun salad with pan-seared foie gras, grilled porterhouse steak, and dark chocolate souffle with cardamom creme anglaise.

"Antonio's is a well-established restaurant whose gastronomic selection contributes to the overall charm of the locale, rather than vice versa. Chef-owner Antonio Escalante prepares excellent dishes by combining Western ingredients with the freshest local produce," the list read.

It added, "His salads, for example, are a melange of fresh, crisp vegetables harvested from his own garden, and exquisite imported cheeses. They make the perfect side dish to a perfectly glazed foie gras or a succulent Black Angus steak."

This is the 3rd time that Antonio's made it to the Miele Guide, which was only created 2 years ago to better recognize and celebrate Asia's best chefs and restaurants.

It landed in 17th place last year and 10th in 2008.

The only other restaurant in the Philippines that saw its name on the Miele Guide Asia Top 20 is Aubergine, a French restaurant established by the International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management (ISCAHM) that aims to give students a chance to hone their skills in a professional kitchen. It reached the 18th spot in 2009.

This year, Iggy's in Singapore reclaimed its crown as the top dining spot in Asia, trading places with L'Atelier de Joel Robuchon in Hong Kong, which came in 2nd.

Coming in 3rd and 4th place are 3 Michelin-starred Robuchon a Galera in Macau and Jaan in Singapore, respectively.

China had the most number of restaurants in the Miele Guide's Top 20 with 8, followed by Singapore, which had 5. India and Indonesia each had 2 restaurants on the top 20 list.

Copies of this year's Miele Guide, which features the complete profiles of all 450 restaurants, are available online for $15 each and at bookstores across Asia.

To view the full list of Asia's Top 20 for 2010/2011 restaurants, visit the Miele Guide's website here.

Photo taken from Antonio's Restaurant's website, www.antoniosrestaurant.ph (http://www.antoniosrestaurant.ph).
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brockupo

October 21st, 2010, 02:13 PM

Riding the big waves in Siargao, Philippines
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The Philippines, consisting of 7,107 islands, is blessed with world-class beaches that are not only a come-on to tourists but also well-known destinations for water sports like sea kayaking, wakeboarding and of course, surfing.

One of the most popular surfing destinations in the country is Siargao. Located in Surigao del Norte at the northeastern tip of Mindanao facing the Philippine Deep Sea, Siargao is known as the “Paradise of surfers.” It is bounded on the north and east by the vast Pacific Ocean, on the south by the provinces of Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur, and on the west by the historic Surigao Strait.

This unspoiled teardrop -shaped island is the country’s surfing capital because of the huge tube-like waves, which are present all year-round. As such, it has become the favorite venue of the International Surfing Cup, an annual event organized by the Philippine Surfing Federation 16 years ago.

Recently, the organization tied-up with the Tourism Department to celebrate the 2010 Surigao Surfing Festival. As part of the festivities, the DoT invited us to the opening of the Surfing Cup at Cloud Nine Resort in Siargao Island.

The crisp clean air and beautiful coastline that greeted us was enough to put us in vacation mode as soon as we arrived. And since we arrived a day ahead of the ceremony, we were able to explore the beauty of Siargao.

Hidden paradise

We visited the popular Magpupungko Natural Lagoon in the municipality of Pilar where we were unable to resist the tempting crystal clear lagoon. We spend almost an hour swimming and frolicking in the lagoon which was slightly covered by huge coral limestone formations making it a romantic place for those who want to stay away from the crowd of swimmers and surfers. A word of caution to those who decide to take plunge: Be sure to wear aqua shoes or slippers when swimming because the lagoon has sharp coral limestone along the edges and floor. What actually makes the place fascinating is the huge formation of coral limestone nestled atop another formation thus the name “magpupungko,” which means “to sit upon.”

An anticipated event

The next day, the front of Cloud Nine Resort was crowded with local and foreign visitors all waiting for the opening ceremony of the Surfing Cup.

About 40 surfers were slated to join the competition—15 of which are from Japan, Sweden, France, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China and Israel while the rest are local surfers from Baler (Aurora), Camarines Sur, Eastern Samar, La Union and General Luna.

“This year’s Surfing Festival is the most anticipated event in the Philippine surf season. The event is also a come-on to promote tourism and showcase Surigao’s natural wonders,” says Surigao del Norte’s Gov. Sol Matugas, a former Department of Education Region VIII director based in Tacloban City.

Among those who graced the opening ceremony of the International Surfing Fest were Australian Ambassador Rod Smith, Deputy Ambassador of Australia Andrew Byrne and Australian Agency for International Development Minister Counsellor Titon Mitra.

According to Zeny Pallugna, secretary general of the Surfing Federation, the champion in the national competition will receive the amount of P100,000 and the top 12 surfers are qualified to compete in the international level.

“The champion in the international competition will bring home the amount of P160,000 plus goodies and a trophy,” she says.

Last year’s champion in the national competition was 22-year old Edito “Piso” Alcala and he is set to defend that title this year.

Alcala started surfing when he was 15, thanks to his older sister who was then already a champion surfer in the women’s category. He quickly grew to love the sport, surfing two to five hours a day in Cloud Nine where right-breaking reef waves are higher and thicker than in other areas. Back then, he didn’t own a surf board so he would borrow from foreign friends. When he started winning in national and international competitions a few years ago, he was able to not only get himself three surf boards but even earned enough for a house for his family. Right now, Alcala is supported by Billabong, being the company’s official surf coach and representative in surfing competitions.

This year’s International Surfing Cup is supported by Surigao del Norte’s provincial government and House of Representatives, General Luna’s local government unit and San Miguel Corporation.

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vicmayor

October 23rd, 2010, 12:49 AM

My Blog About Places in the Philippines

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lovattan

October 26th, 2010, 04:19 PM

Camarines Sur International Dragon Boat Fest 2010, Philippines

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October 26th, 2010, 04:20 PM

More of CamSur International Dragon Boat Fest 2010, Philippines

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lovattan

October 26th, 2010, 04:21 PM

Turista Magazine's May-June 2010 issue, Camarines Sur, Philippines
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October 26th, 2010, 04:22 PM

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lovattan

October 26th, 2010, 04:23 PM

Check out the June 2010 issue of Kiteboarder Magazine! It is an Australian mag that ran a 6-page feature on kiteboarding at CWC, Camarines Sur, Philippines

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lovattan

October 26th, 2010, 04:28 PM

Yohoho Lagoons and Island, Siargao Philippines
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To see more Philippines 7000 PLUS islands paradise in pictures. Visit this website Philippines travel pictures.

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Actually its a backup copy of the thread that I started a year a go in this forum. "Some damn Breathtaking Philippines Travel Pictures"

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jukkaz

October 27th, 2010, 10:15 AM

very beautiful country!
any suggestions for a honeymoon trip? :)

lovattan

October 27th, 2010, 11:38 AM

^^
Palawan province thats my suggestion for honeymoon trip. Entry point is Puerto Princesa - tour the honda bay islands
after that you go to Sabang - do the Underground River Tour, Monkey trail, waterfall etc. Head to Port Barton then go to
Elnido and do Island Hopping Tour A, B, C, D etc. Head to Coron do tour Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon, Siete Pecados,Banol Beach, Maquinit Hot Spring,
Malcapuya ,Banana Island tour, ship wrecks diving, Calauit Safari etc. Then fly out of Busuanga airport.
Other suggestion you could do the cebu and Bohol trip. Or you can go to Boracay.

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darknyt1

November 1st, 2010, 09:19 AM

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ruffarambo1

November 2nd, 2010, 09:45 AM

[size][b]Australia, UK warn vs 'imminent' terror threat in PHL[b/]

Despite the Philippine government's repeated assurances to the contrary, Australia and the United Kingdom warned their nationals Tuesday about an "imminent" terror attack in Manila.-GMA New Nov2[size=5]

brockupo

November 2nd, 2010, 07:07 PM

Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company

Filipino troupe preserves Spanish and Asian history through art of dance
Barbara Hoover / Special to The Detroit News
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The intriguing mix of cultures that is the specialty of the Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Company will be on display Tuesday when the troupe performs at Detroit's Music Hall.

"Bayanihan" means "love of country" or "working together for the common good," depending on the source. Either one is an appropriate theme to describe this 50-year-old company's work as the major preserver of indigenous dances, some threatened with extinction if not for this troupe.

"These folk dances are here for good," says Melito Vale Cruz, the troupe's music director. "They reflect the lives, spirits and minds of the Filipino people, and show the tradition that makes us different from other countries."

The troupe has performed around the world, including New York City, where it received favorable reviews, so it seems likely to appeal to a wide audience.

Some of the dances are entirely Spanish, reflecting the islands' 400-year history as a colony of Spain. But others reach into the folklore of the country and revive dances of the original Filipino tribes. There are mestizo elements as well from early Chinese migration to the islands, and Muslim dances from the southern islands. The company is also making an effort to embrace the future with a fusion number called "E-Bayanihan," a nod to the Internet.

The show uses authentic costumes and props and ancestral instruments — there are 10 musicians who play strings and percussion. But despite their historical basis, the performances feature modern dance elements and a theatrical sensibility, including hints of plot.

"There is fire and romance and the dances are energetic, funny and lyrical," Cruz says.

The finale is especially spectacular, Cruz says, featuring a tribute to Filipino artist Fernando Amorsolo, scenes of women working in the fields, a salute to the Maya bird and excerpts from several festivals.

No need for a plane ticket. A glimpse of the Philippines is as close as downtown Detroit.

Barbara Hoover is a Metro Detroit freelance writer.

From The Detroit News: http://detnews.com/article/20101028/ENT01/10280316/1033/rss27#ixzz13dQ32LSo

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November 2nd, 2010, 07:08 PM

Traveling A–Z: Aklan
By VINCE G. LOPEZ
October 30, 2010, 7:47pm

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Boracay and the Ati-atihan festival are among the top reasons tourists visit Aklan

Mention the place Aklan to anyone and the imagery of fine white sands quickly come to mind. Known as the gateway to one of the most popular destinations in the country, the province of Aklan is more than just white sands and clear blue waters.

With a fascinating festival to boot and bountiful natural wonders for all sorts of tourists, the province remains to be one of the most visited provinces in the Philippines.

Aklan may be known famous for its world-renowned beach but the province is considered to be a mountainous terrain. One of the most amazing features of Aklan is its 709 hectares of virgin forests to maintain the beauty of its mountainous surroundings.

As far as festivities are concerned, no one does it best than the people of Aklan who, for three days on the third week of January, leave it all out and party on the city streets of Kalibo for the famous Ati-atihan festival. The said festivity is considered to be “Queen of Philippine Festivals” where the celebration lasts for three days. The street party is characterized by the rhythmic dances of darkly painted performers holding the image of the Sto. Niño.

Unlike its counterparts, the Ati-Atihan festival street dancing parade allows anyone to join in and party with the rest of the representing tribes. From shell clad warriors, soot covered dancers and nipa-dressed foot soldiers, the parade turns in to a hodgepodge of personalities.

Locals, on the other hand, are one of the finest craftsmen in the country as Aklan is also considered as a land of expert weavers. The province is the biggest producer of Piña cloth that has been inspiring international designers for their fashion collection.

Fast facts

Local Dialect: Aklanon, Ilonggo

Festival: Ati-atihan Festival

Must See:

Boracay — The enticing white sands of the beach is irresistible for both local and international tourists complete with night parties.

Bakhawan Eco-Park — dubbed as the Philippines, most successful mangrove reforestation and considered to be one of the most scenic places to unwind in Aklan.

Batasan Point — known for its wealthy marine lives and is said to be the best stop over for scuba divers, snorkelers, cliff-board divers, excursionists, and nature enthusiast for province guests.

Ashram Balay-Pagduaw – known for its advocacy on finding spiritual peace with nature. The place is perfect for meditation, relaxation and retreats.

Ignito Cave — The cave is noted for its abundant deposit of guano from various species of bats & birds finding shelters inside the cave. The site is also the province’s longest and grandest cave

Hidden Paradise — The elevated location offers the best scenery to witness the panoramic view of sunset, mountains, rivers, seas and green fields within the province.

How to get there:

Aklan’s Caticlan and Kalibo Airport serves as the entry point for major airlines coming into Aklan as there are already daily flights scheduled to land in both airports. Traveling by sea is also possible with numerous ferries going to Caticlan from Manila while land travel is also possible via buses going to Mindanao.

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