^^
very much.. :cheers:

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credits to photographer..

Wind or No Wind Jam 2011 [Camarines Sur, Philippines]
by Cam Sur (http://www.facebook.com/camsur)

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The Philippines is at the apex of the most biodiverse marine ecosystem in the entire world.

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^^
very much.. :cheers:

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credits to photographer..


Thanks alheaine! :) Took that photo from a plane. ;)

To our Malaysian and Singaporean forumers - San Fernando is very close to Clark Airport/Diosdado Macapagal International Airport which has direct flights to Singapore (Tiger), Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu (Air Asia) and other Asian cities.

Say hello to the Giant Christmas Lanterns of Pampanga, Philippines!

LIGLIGAN PARUL!

On a finer note, San Fernando lights up on the Saturday before Christmas with its Giant Lanterns Festival (Ligligan Parul). The lanterns are approximately 20 feet high, and illuminated by about 3,500 to 5,000 light bulbs that dance to tune of Christmas carols and popular songs. The Lantern Festival was said to have started sometime between 1904-1908. With the popularity of the event, as well as, the presence of Paskuhan Village (Christmas Village, now known as Hilaga Philippines) – the third Christmas theme park in the world and the only one in Asia – San Fernando City also earned the moniker, “Christmas Capital of the Philippines.” Having a Christmas Village, where Christmas is celebrated the whole year round, is not an oddity for Filipinos, where Christmas decorations are put up and Christmas carols can be heard as early as September 1st and as late as the 1st week of January, making the Philippines, the country with the longest Christmas celebration anywhere in the world.


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You should have done a video something like this
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a video is worth more than a picture


I did not do a lot of videos- wish I can get a new HD video cam- was only using my DSLR for photos..

Sharing with you a photo of a beach in Palawan that won first place in an international National Geographic photography contest..

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/8287/640georgetapan.jpg

Source:
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/photo/13856/pinoy-travel-photographer-wins-natgeo-photo-contest#

Happy New Year!!! Welcome 2012!!!

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Bonifacio High Street , Taguig , Metro Manila

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Moa Eye @ Mall of Asia Complex

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Originally posted by sherwinm26

Mall of Asia

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Nice resort !

;86729441']Misibis Bay, Bicol's premier resort
Bacacay, Albay
http://misibisbay.com

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Beautiful Philippines. Will be going to Coron in a few weeks!

http://www.interaksyon.com/assets/images/forfunph/forfunbanner.jpg
source (http://www.interaksyon.com/its-more-fun-in-the-philippines)

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Originally posted by crossboneka

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Dinagyang Festival , Iloilo

Dinagyang 2011

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by Jr S


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originally posted byAerolineas
credits to the owner of this photo

originally posted by sarimanok

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t16/acosicris/Hundred-Islands-aerial-skyscrapercitycomcopy.jpg
:D


Original photo credits to Mr. George Tapan (magaling na photographer)

Hundred Islands, Pangasinan, Philippines
source (http://www.holidayphilippinesblog.com/planning-your-holiday/travelling-philippine-islands/attachment/hundred-islands-aerial-skyscrapercitycom/)

It's More Fun In the Philippines!

On Location: 'Bourne Legacy' makes a stop in the Philippines
http://62.0.5.134/latimesblogs.latimes.com/.a/6a00d8341c630a53ef0162ff685fb2970d-600wi

The hit franchise known for trotting around the globe, from France and Italy to India and Morocco, is adding a new location to its roster: the Philippines. Universal Pictures' “The Bourne Legacy,” the fourth movie based on the Robert Ludlum novels, will start filming in Manila, the country’s capital, this week.

Scheduled to be released in theaters Aug. 3, the latest installment in the spy series was written and is being directed by Tony Gilroy -- who penned the first three films -– and will be the first without Matt Damon playing the title role. Bourne is not a character in the new movie. Jeremy Renner, instead, will portray an agent in the same line of business as Bourne, with Rachel Weisz and Edward Norton co-starring.Read more (http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2012/01/bourne-legacy-makes-a-stop-in-the-philippines.html)

More Fun In The Philippines!

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Photo Credit to Google Images

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Bacolod City Government Center
Negros Occidental, Philippines
www.bacolodcity.gov.ph

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Source: PhotoworldManila (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=325038854196965&set=a.154352107932308.32475.128752563825596&type=1&ref=nf)

... And who says post-harvest Banaue isn't picturesque?

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posted by @808_state

@xxxriainxxx, did I hear you right that one can swim across this lake? So the volcanic brew must be sorta medicinal like the Dead Sea?

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Northern California? John Steinbeck's novel East of Eden :cool:

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posted by @dinabaw

To reaffirm our position as a dominant tourism hegemon in the Pacific. :D :D
Move over, Tahiti, the real PPP is comin' ... Pacific Paradiso Philippines.

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More Fun In The Philippines!

Taste Me and I'm Yours Forever. :lol: :lol:

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Credit to the owner of the pic.

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Credit to Amanpulo

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just like to join the bandwagon... here are some of my share on It's more fun in the Philippines...



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Camarines Sur

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by It's more fun in Bicol (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.295395443846132.82455.295368413848835&type=3)

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by It's more fun in Bicol (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.295395443846132.82455.295368413848835&type=3)

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by It's more fun in Bicol (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.295395443846132.82455.295368413848835&type=3)

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by It's more fun in Bicol (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.295395443846132.82455.295368413848835&type=3)

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Hot Air Balloon Festival, Clark Pampanga (Every February of the year)

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photos by:
roy ramos, wild card, hersley ven casero


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Love it!

Jaws my friend! The touching relationship between a fisherman and a very sociable whale SHARK
Like giant goldfish, these massive whale sharks don't mind being fed hand to mouth by their fishermen friends.

Photographed near Oslob in the Philippines, the groundbreaking images show close relationship previously not thought possible.

Captured by conservationist Shawn Heinrichs, the once-in-a-lifetime behaviour of the half dozen whale sharks up to 25ft long and the 12 or so fishermen draws gasps of disbelief from casual observers.

The food-based friendship centres around the brine shrimp the fishermen are catching and the trust between man and the world's largest fish is evident to see.

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Read more (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2084508/The-touching-scenes-friendship-Filipino-fishermen-worlds-biggest-fish-man-nature.html)

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Beautiful Palawan !

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I just had an orgasmic visual feast right there. God, this is but one of the many natural wonders that the last frontier of the Philippines-Palawan- has to offer to adventure-savvy tourists. Photos are from Calamian Islands Travel & Tours (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Calamian-Islands-Travel-Tours/119073424865662) Facebook fan site.

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Photo credits - by bag-iw08 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/30186714@N07/)

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Buddha Bar, Makati.

Jaws my friend! The touching relationship between a fisherman and a very sociable whale SHARK
Read more (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2084508/The-touching-scenes-friendship-Filipino-fishermen-worlds-biggest-fish-man-nature.html)

Fascinating. I don't know what to think. Is it bad for the whale sharks? is it good? is it neutral? more studies need to be made. At least the sharks aren't being slaughtered. However, if these whale sharks made it up north where there are CRAZY CHINESE POACHERS, then that's just bad. The Chinese should be patrolled around these parts.

:cheers:
Paseo del Mar - Zamboanga Int'l Port Panorama

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credits to the owner of the photos

Asia's Latin City & Asia's Most Colorful City!

Sunset at Cawa-Cawa Boulevard
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Plaza Rizal & City Hall
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Fortaleza del Pilar
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Tree House at Pasonanca Park
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Fort Pilar Altar
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Plaza Manila Building (1928)
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Fort Pilar Museum Courtyard
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Plaza del Pilar
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The Historic Taluksangay Mosque
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Paseo del Mar
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Yakan Weaving Village
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Pink Sand at Sta. Cruz Island
http://littletwofeet.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/dsc_1066.jpg?w=535&h=356 (http://littletwofeet.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/dsc_1066.jpg)(click image to enlarge)

Black Pearls & Corals
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Merloquet Falls
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Boys Scout Grounds
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Zamboanga Convention Center
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Sunset at Paseo
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Aeropuerto Internacional de Zamboanga
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Model at Fort Pilar Museum
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La Vista del Mar
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credits to the owners of the photos

Twilight: Zamboanga City :sleepy:

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from: ZAMBOANGA DE ANTES
Sta. Cruz Island's World-class "Pink Sand Beach"

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^^

Sandcastle, which is which?

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Original Photo by wideyeshut
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Festival. More fun in Zamboanga :)
Zamboanga - "Asia's Most Colorful City"

Zamboanga Hermosa Festival is celebrated every month of October.
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Miss Zamboanga 2011
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Whale Shark encounters in Tan-awan, Oslob, Cebu South, Philippines
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Swimming with the sharks: A fisherman is shown grabbing onto the back of a giant whale shark shortly after feeding them by hand
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Hungry beast: A fisherman poses over a hungry giant whale shark (left) as another is fed by one his colleagues (right)
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Feed me: A giant whale shark approaches a local fisherman to be hand-fed brine shrimp in shallow waters in Oslob, Cebu, Philippines
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Friendly: Three hungry whale sharks wait to be fed brine shrimp from local fishermen
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Beast friends: The hand-to-mouth relationship has fostered an unusual friendship in the tropical waters
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SOURCE
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Wow..:banana::banana:

Nice !

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Palad Sand Bar,Between Maniwaya and Mongpong Island,Sta.Cruz.Marinduque.

Marinduque
the Heart of the Philippines

credits to the owner (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1528242704600&set=o.112849722092649&type=3)


more pictures in this thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1454014&page=9)! :)

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Boracay named best beach in Asia, second in the world :banana: :cheers: :banana: :cheers: :banana: :cheers:

by : Jovee Marie n. Dela Cruz | Manila Times | Thursday | January 26, 2012

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This 2003 file photo shows tourists sunbathing on Boracay’s fourkilometer, sun-kissed strip of shoreline called “White Beach”. AFP PHOTO

A travel website has named the Philippines’ famous Boracay island as the best beach in Asia. The website www.TripAdvisor.com’s Travelers’ Choice 2011 also voted the island as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

“At only 4.5 miles long, Boracay is small enough to navigate by rented bicycle or motorbike. But don’t let its small size fool you—you’ll have several excellent beaches to choose from,” it said.

“Yapak Beach is known for beautiful white shells; White Beach has picture-perfect sunsets; and Balinghai Beach is a secluded spot, perfect for honeymooners. As long as you visit during dry season, you’ll agree this is one of the best beach destinations in the world,” the website added.

Included in the list of 25 best beaches in the world were Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (No.
1); Boracay, Philippines (No. 2 ); Palm/Eagle beach, Aruba island (No.3 ); Negril, Jamaica (No. 4); Tulum, Mexico (No.5); Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (No. 6); Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman island (No. 7); Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (No. 8); Cape May, New Jersey (No. 9) and Santa Teresa, Costa Rica (No. 10).

The website said that the ranking was based on the travelers’ reviews and ratings.

In Asia, the top best beaches were: Boracay, Philippines; Maldives, Koh Phangan, Thailand; Koh Samui, Thailand; Khao Lak, Thailand; Ko Phi Phi Don, Thailand; Gili Trawangan, Indonesia; Krabi Town, Thailand; Ko Lanta, Thailand; and Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam.

Best destinations
The website also included the summer capital of the Philippines—Baguio City—in its Top Best Destinations in Asia.

The City of Pines ranked 22nd in the best destinations category.

“Baguio, perched high in the Cordillera Central Mountains, is a great place to escape the heat of the Philippine lowlands. Camp John Hay, originally built as a recreation area for US soldiers, now is a full-fledged resort complete with a world-class golf course. Definitely stop at the city market, where you can buy almost anything (just be prepared to haggle),” it said.

Hong Kong was named the best destination in Asia while Cape Town, South Africa was adjudged the best in the world.

In its list of best hotels, TripAdvisor’s included Dave’s Straw Hat Inn in Boracay and Padre Burgos Castle Resort in Southern Leyte as Top Hotels for Service in Asia, which ranked 14th and 18th, respectively, while the Alegre Beach Resort in Cebu ranked 25th in All-Inclusive Resorts in Asia.

Source: http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/opinion/editorials/15822-boracay-named-best-beach-in-asia-second-in-the-world

Panaad Sa Negros Festival 2012
Showcasing the Best of Negros Occidental
Panaad Park and Stadium, Mansilingan, Bacolod City
April 9 - 15, 2012

Pre-Panaad Activities:
Search for Lin-ay sang Negros:
Press Presentation (Date & Venue TBA)
Festival Costume Parade / Talent Night (Date & Venue TBA)

Day 1
April 9 Monday
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Panaad Football Field)

7:30 a.m. The Great Titan Lifesaving Sports Festival (Panaad Swimming Complex)
8:00 a.m. Panaad Thanksgiving Mass (2F Panaad Stadium)
9:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies for:
Panaad Tourism & Trade Fair @ LGU Pavilions*
Negros’ Best Products Display, NOTLDC (2F Panaad Stadium, North Wing)*
Organic na Negros Agri-Fest (GF Panaad Stadium, North Wing)*
Livestock & Dairy Products Fair (GF Panaad Stadium North Wing Grounds)*
Festival Costumes Exhibit & Competition (GF Panaad Stadium, South Wing)*
Eco-Garden & Wellness Show (South area across Candoni Booth)*
Environmental Information Advocacy (2F Panaad Stadium)*
*Daily Activities
2:00 p.m. Motorcade & LGU Floats Competition (Provincial Capitol to Panaad Park)
4:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony & Festival Dance Competition (Panaad Stadium)
Fireworks Display
8:00 p.m. GMA “Kapuso” Show (Stadium)

Day 2
April 10 Tuesday
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Panaad Football Field)
7:30 a.m. The Great Titan Lifesaving Sports Festival (Panaad Swimming Complex)
Athletics (Panaad Field)
8:00 a.m. Chess (Stadium VIP Room)
10:00 a.m. Daily Trade Fair & Exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1)
1:00 p.m. Drum & Bugle Competition, Secondary Level (Panaad Football Field)
2:00 p.m. Boxing (2nd Level South Wing, Panaad Stadium – weigh-in @ 7:30-10am)
7:00 p.m. Negros Pop Music Festival - Composo/Pop Song Writing Competition (Panaad Stadium)
8:00 p.m. NOPSSCEA Cultural Show (Panaad Park Stage)

Day 3
April 11 Wednesday
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Panaad Football Field)
7:30 a.m. The Great Titan Lifesaving Sports Festival (Panaad Swimming Complex)
Athletics (Panaad Field)
8:00 a.m. TESDA Livelihood Skills Olympics (Panaad Covered Court)
Chess (Panaad Stadium VIP Room)
UPLBAA Annual Panaad Seminar (venue TBA)
10:00 a.m. Daily Trade Fair & Exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1)
1:00 p.m. Taekwondo (2nd Level North Wing, Panaad Stadium, weigh in @ 9-11am)
2:00 p.m. Boxing (2nd Level South Wing, Panaad Stadium – weigh-in @ 7:30-10am)
3:00 p.m. Latin Dance Sport – Adult, Senior & Juvenile Categories (NOMPAC Gym)
7:00 p.m. RMN Panaad Hip Hop Challenge (Panaad Park Stage)
8:00 p.m. UNILEVER “Pop Fiesta” (Panaad Stadium)

Day 4
April 12 Thursday
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Panaad Football Field)
3K & 5K Road Race (Panaad Stadium)
7:30 a.m. The Great Titan Lifesaving Sports Festival (Panaad Swimming Complex)
Athletics (Panaad Field)
8:00 a.m. Chess (Panaad Stadium VIP Room)
Taekwondo (2nd Level North Wing, Panaad Stadium)
10:00 a.m. Daily Trade Fair & Exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1)
2:00 p.m. Boxing (2nd Level South Wing, Panaad Stadium – weigh-in @ 7:30-10am)
3:00 p.m. Environmental Activity - PEMO (2F Panaad Stadium)
Provincial Capitol Employees’ Day (Panaad Park Stage)
5:00 p.m. Visayan Folk Dances Competition (Panaad Stadium)
9:00 p.m. Technical Rehearsal, Lin-ay sang Negros Pageant (Panaad Stadium)

Day 5
April 13 Friday
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Panaad Football Field)
7:30 a.m. The Great Titan Lifesaving Sports Festival (Sipalay City)
8:00 a.m. Swimming (Panaad Swimming Pool)
10:00 a.m. Daily Trade Fair & Exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1)
2:00 p.m. Boxing (2nd Level South Wing, Panaad Stadium – weigh-in @ 7:30-10am)
8:00 p.m. MOR Local Stock - Ilonggo Music Fest (Panaad Park Stage)
Lin-ay sang Negros Pageant & Coronation Night (Panaad Stadium)

Day 6
April 14 Saturday
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Panaad Hot Bodies (Panaad Football Field)
Murcia – Panaad Run
7:30 a.m. Governor’s Cup Panaad National Golf Tournament, Vice Mayor’s League (NOGCC)
The Great Titan Lifesaving Sports Festival (Sipalay City)
8:00 a.m. Swimming (Panaad Swimming Pool)
Farmers Day Celebration & Farmers Forum (venue TBA)
10:00 a.m. Daily Trade Fair & Exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1)
2:00 p.m. Panaad Derby Opening (Panaad Covered Court)
Boxing (2nd Level South Wing, Panaad Stadium – weigh-in @ 7:30-10am)
7:00 p.m. Outstanding Farmers & Firsherfolk Awards – OPA/PVO w/ ABS-CBN (Panaad Stadium)
9:00 p.m. ABS-CBN’s Kapamilya Fiesta Caravan (Panaad Stadium)

Day 7
April 15 Sunday
6:00 a.m. Hataw sa Panaad w/ Ching’s Group (Panaad Football Field)
7:30 a.m. Governor’s Cup Panaad National Golf Tournament, Vice Mayor’s League (NOGCC)
The Great Titan Lifesaving Sports Festival (Sipalay City)
10:00 a.m. Daily Trade Fair & Exhibits @ various venues (refer to Day 1)
2:00 p.m. Panaad Derby (Panaad Covered Court)
3:00 p.m. Closing Ceremony w/ Awarding & Presentation of Winners (Panaad Stadium)
7:00 p.m. Drumbeating Showcase/Fireworks Display
Silka Sponsored Show (Park Stage)
8:00 p.m. Corporate Show/Concert (Panaad Stadium)

Post-Panaad Activity:
April 16 Monday
2 p.m. Panaad Derby Championship (Panaad Covered Court)

About the Festival:
Capture the essence of Negros Occidental in the annual celebration of Panaad sa Negros Festival every April in Bacolod City.

Dubbed the “Festival of Festivals”, Panaad (Hiligaynon for a vow and its fulfillment) is a colorful and jubilant presentation of individual festivals of the 13 cities and 19 municipalities of Negros Occidental. It presents Bacolod City’s famous Masskara, La Carlota’s rhythmic Pasalamat, San Carlos City’s multi-awarded Pintaflores, Kabankalan City’s Sinulog, Bago City’s Babaylan, Escalante City’s Manlambus, Sagay City’s Sinigayan, Cadiz City’s Dinagsa, Mambukal’s Mudpack, San Enrique’s Bulang-Bulang, La Castellana’s Bailes de Luces, Don Salvador Benedicto’s Kali-Kalihan, and many more.

It brings together the 32 LGUs in an array of theme booths that showcase their history, arts and culture, tourism, commerce, trade and industry, in the 25-hectare eucalyptus trees-lined Panaad Park and Sports Complex.

Panaad is also a time renewing bonds or initiating friendships. The festival attracts most of the 2.6 million-strong Negrenses, their balikbayan relatives and friends, who get a glimpse of the best offerings of the towns and cities in a tour of the uniquely designed booths, as well as in cultural presentations and friendly competitions for beauty, talent, skills, and in sports.

Free shows or concerts by popular Manila-based artists add fun and excitement to the festivities. The fun continues in the food and drinks alley that offer the famous chicken inasal, grilled fish and seafood, including various shellfish, oysters, and scallops. Local bands perform nightly till way past midnight in the food and drinks alley.

Panaad also features the gains the province has achieved in its diversification efforts and its priority agenda, particularly in Food Sufficiency and Agricultural Productivity. It is seriously developing its rice and corn industries and positioning livestock as its second major industry, next to sugar.

With the Negrenses’ pioneering spirit, Negros is no longer just sugar; it is also cutflowers and ornamentals, high value fruits and organically-grown vegetables, prawns and seafood, champion fighting cocks, exquisite handcrafted gift items and houseware, world-class furniture and garments, and many more.

Panaad is a thanksgiving celebration and an exhibition of the best of Negros Occidental… now, “Sugar… and more!”


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Palapag (N. Samar) Rock Formations

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Biri Island (N. Samar)

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Marabut, Samar

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Calanggaman Island (Palompon, Leyte)

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Camarines Sur
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check out the new Camarines Sur Website here (http://www.camarinessur.gov.ph/home)

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Malapascua underwater (Philippines) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/charlot17/6682553145/) by Charlievdb (http://www.flickr.com/people/charlot17/), on Flickr

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Malapascua underwater (Philippines) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/charlot17/6682542427/) by Charlievdb (http://www.flickr.com/people/charlot17/), on Flickr

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Malapascua underwater (Philippines) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/charlot17/6682550313/) by Charlievdb (http://www.flickr.com/people/charlot17/), on Flickr

My friend doing a documentary in Portuguese.

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Since Batanes is our featured banner today , then let me post some unphotoshopped photos of this lovely and breathtaking place of the Philippines.

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Naidi Hills (http://www.flickr.com/photos/darkofthemoon/2359185545/) by wtb472 (http://www.flickr.com/people/darkofthemoon/), on Flickr

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More Hills-Batanes Islands-Philippines (http://www.flickr.com/photos/theworldismycanvas/2412774090/) by mikemellinger (http://www.flickr.com/people/theworldismycanvas/), on Flickr

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Green Hills-Batanes Islands-Philippines (http://www.flickr.com/photos/theworldismycanvas/2411951487/) by mikemellinger (http://www.flickr.com/people/theworldismycanvas/), on Flickr

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Hilly-Batanes Islands-Philippines (http://www.flickr.com/photos/theworldismycanvas/2411959049/) by mikemellinger (http://www.flickr.com/people/theworldismycanvas/), on Flickr

Batanes
by Ira Panganiban
(http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.424501471517.213528.400095041517&type=3)

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Batanes...a closer look...
by Batanes Mountaineer (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.108621079205334.12032.100001723278496&type=3)

Basco lighthouse
It will always reminds you of Batanes when you come back to the mainland.Memories of a far flung province nearer to taiwan than the mainland..Its another Philippines..Batanes..Pride of the Ivatans!
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The Island Of Sabtang.One of the 3 inhabited islands of Batanes south of batan island.On a clear day, the flight from Manila to Basco always passes on this side of the island.So be sure asked to be seated on that side.An island of endless adventure, where the famous timeless stone houses abound.
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The Basco Hedgerows.Where in the world have you seen this neatly divided farm by hedgerows?Only in Batanes.Wonder what are those boundaries are and their purpose?It depends on your imagination and anybodys.Next time you visit Batanes trek and see by yourself the secret that lies within...Fascinating Batanes..Land of the Ivatans..A proud race...
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More on Batanes in Northern Philippines..
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Ifugao, Northern Phils
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Naga City, Central Philippines
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Rockwell Centre in Metro Manila..
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Credits to bongbajo who made these videos

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El Nido Marine Reserve Park
El Nido, Palawan

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Samal Island , Davao City

davao city. my heaven on earth. this is where i spent most of my childhood. :)
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El Nido, Palawan

The islands of the Bacuit archipelago, accessible by boat from the town of El Nido on northern Palawan.
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Big Lagoon is the larger of two lagoons (opposite Small Lagoon)of Miniloc Island in El Nido, Palawan.
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Safe? wanna go.

^^ Yes it's safe! You just have to be mindful of your belongings, just like anywhere else.

Sharing a nice video compilation of a foreigner's visit to the Philippines...

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Boracay selected as Asia's top beach, sixth best worldwide, beating Hawaii, Cancun
MANILA, Philippines - The island of Boracay is the top beach in Asia and the sixth best beach destination in the world, according to a list published by popular travel website Tripadvisor.com.

Known for its powdery white sands and crystal blue waters, the 4.5-mile long island topped the lineup for Asia, ahead of eight beaches from Thailand as well as one beach each from India and Indonesia.

In the worldwide list, Boracay ranked higher than several known beach destinations in Mexico (including Cancun), Rio de Janeiro, Miami, and Hawaii.Read more (http://www.interaksyon.com/article/26433/boracay-selected-as-asias-top-beach-sixth-best-worldwide-beating-hawaii-cancun)

CASA LA GRANJA - La Paz, Iloilo
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Fire Dancing? More Fun in Boracay.. :cheers:

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very nice resort !

Mövenpick takes on Huma Island resort


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Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has confirmed it is to manage Huma Island resort – a private island in the heart of the stunning archipelago of Palawan Province in the Philippines.

The island is world famous among divers who visit to experience the area’s exceptional corals and abundant marine life as well as to explore 12 of the most iconic shipwrecks of the mid-20th century.

Huma Island itself is also steeped in mystical magic from the tip of its rainforest-covered mountains to the bottom of its primeval caves.

read more (http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moevenpick-takes-on-huma-island-resort/)

found this on facebook

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:cheers: jus like in maldives eh!

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Some travel videos made by foreign tourists...

Philippines is a Mighty Adventure

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Philippines Tour 2011

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Globerider Philippines Day 5-7 Malapacao

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Mount Pinatubo, Northern Philippines

Taken by a foreigner. The panorama is simply magnificent, the Lake Cyan is beyond words. :cool: :cool: :cool:

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This is the first ever vid (HD) I took using my 550D. Was using it with my 10-22mm lens when I realized I could better remember what the magnificent Mt Pinatubo crater lake looks like with ambient sound and feel of the movement of everything in my surroundings. Here goes! It's short but it sends the point across.

One thing I noticed is the lack of wind sound reduction that's standard with my Lumix ZS3. mov compression is looking good. I was playing this clip a while ago from my PC and there was a jump after every second of video footage. WTF's with that?!

The Mt Pinatubo trip we did this morning was amazing. Off road drive via 4x4, the lahar painted landscape, the Aeta Village, the terrain, the surprise at how the entire place near the crater is well maintained despite the absence of electricity, the courteous drivers and guides, the tour main man, the view, communion with nature, and great company all made this day something I'll remember for a long while.


FML Part Deux on Mt. Pinatubo Crater Lake | 2011 | 20th March 2011
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The story behind the famous Sunken Cemetery in Camiguin

CATARMAN, CAMIGUIN — This island’s famous Sunken Cemetery, marked by a cross standing in the middle of the sea, resulted from the birth of Mount Vulcan in 1871.

The island of Camiguin is of volcanic origin and composed of four young “stratovolcanoes” overlying older volcanic structures. These include Mt. Vulcan and Mount Hibok-Hibok, still considered active having last erupted in 1953.

History records show that Mount Vulcan started as a volcanic fissure on April 30, 1871 after weeks of earthquakes on the island. After continuously spewing out lava into the sea, it gained a height of nearly 2,000 feet and submerged areas of Catarman, including the former capitol’s cemetery.

Today, all that remains of old Catarman are the ruins of an ancient Spanish San Roque church, a convent and a bell tower.

Remnants of the structures and gravestones of the cemetery were still seen during low tide until 1948 when Mount Vulcan erupted for the fourth time, which buried the area deeper by 20 feet. In 1982, a large cross was built on the solidified lava to mark this old gravesite.

How to get to Camiguin:
The closest airport to Camiguin is in Cagayan de Oro City. From there, head for the bus terminal in Agora Market. Take a bus to Balingoan town and then hop on a ferry bound for Camiguin Island. The trip usually takes an hour before you reach Benoni Wharf of Mahinog, which is 17 kilometers from the capital town of Mambajao.

You can also take a three-hour ferry ride from the Cagayan de Oro Ferry Terminal to the town of Guinsiliban in Camiguin

http://loqal.ph/travel-and-outdoors/2010/07/01/the-story-behind-the-famous-sunken-cemetery-in-camiguin/

more more....

Caramoan , Camarines Sur

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Bohol

The Virgin Island

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Balicasag Island

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Aklan Province, Central Philippines

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Cebu
another one of Cebu's various white beaches :)

BANTAYAN ISLAND, CEBU
credits to the photo owners :)

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white sandy beach, blue sky and green water make this island looks simply wonderful!

^^ Thank you! Another good reason why it's more fun in the Philippines:

Pinoys among the least rude people in the world - Forbes Magazine (http://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewbender/2012/04/03/the-worlds-rudest-nations-for-travelers/)

Mount Mayon
Legaspi City, Albay Province, Central Philippines

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Thanks and credits to: Dacel Yazon Andes

Jaw-dropping Mayon and Surreal Albay!

Kurangon, Tiwi, Albay
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Thanks and credits to: Jose Salceda

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Thanks and credits to: Allan Hasal Maquiniana

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5-star Dakak Park and Beach Resort

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Dapitan City, Philippines- This hidden getaway paradise known for its pristine white sand beach and tranquil experience of nature. As early as 1990s, this resort has been a favorite beach destination of foreign tourists mostly from Europe. Boasting of a 700 meters exclusive white beach nestled in an island cove of 21 hectares, Dakak will surely offer everyone the comfort and relaxation for that dream vacation.

How to get here

From Manila International Airport- PAL and Cebu Pacific flies daily to Dipolog Airport (the gateway to Dakak)

From Cebu- Cebu Pacific flies daily and Airphil Express flies 3x a week to Dipolog Airport [Ends May 31, 2012].

Here are very good videos by Celine & Guillaume. It involves Sightseeing, Diving and Adventure
Video 1 Busuanga Coron, Philippines
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Video 2 Puerto Princessa, Malapascua Cebu, Philippines
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Video 3 Moalboal and Twin Lakes Negros, Philippines
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Video 4 Dumaguete, Philippines
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El Nido, Philippines, Paglugaban Cave Diving by Tony Exall
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Dakak Park and Beach Resort

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Dakak Park and Beach Resort is the closes place to paradise one could ever experience, with it's beauty and serenity. Dakak started operation on 1988, was conveniently positioned in the southern part of the Philippines and surrounded by mountains in its west.

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Situated at Taguilon, Dapitan City, ZaNorte, Dakak tactfully eludes the typhoon belt, making it an ideal all-season destination for travelers. Dakak is the first five-star resort in Southern Phippines with an "AAA" accreditation from the Department of Tourism, located along a private 750 meter white sand and beach.

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From the original 2 (two) cottages, it has expanded into 64 cottages with 128 fully-furnished rooms in native duplex type bungalows of bamboo and nipa leaves with capiz shell window panels; and three (3) Family Pavillion with 30 family rooms and one (1) Presidential Suite.

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Through the years, Dakak recieved various recognition locally and internationally among which are the Kalakbay Award for Resort on 1989 from the Philippine Department of Tourism; 16 International Award for Tourist; Hotel and Catering Industry on 1991 from the Trade Leaders Club and Editorial Office Madrid, Spain; a certificate of excellence by the Prestigious Resorts of the World on 1992; and has participated in the Dream Incentive Contest theme for the Philippines that has won the "Best Showcase 1997" in the Incentive Travel and Conventions, Meetings Asia (IT&CMA) in December 1997.

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Dakak Park and Beach Resort continously strive to carry out it's mission - "an abundance of recreational activities and entertainment, warm filipino hospitality and environmental friendly ambiance."


Dakak Park and Beach Resort
Barangay Taguilon, Dapitan City, Philippines
Phone +63 65 213 6813 ‎
Email: support@travelsmart.net
Website: http://www.dakak.org/

The name Dakak comes from the combination of the Visayan words "dapit sa kakahoyan" which means near the woodlands

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Luscious green woodland surrounds all over the resort

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Diving sites in Dakak

Diving in Dakak is best in the months of March until September.
Dakak dive sites in the beach resort provide a variety of environment from gradual slopes to coral thickets, vertical walls and caves. Marine life is assorted. Some spots are thick with soft coral growth and huge basket sponges, others with schools of jacks, surgeons, and small reef inhabitant.

Liuay Rock
A low dive, sloping bottom, and a good selection of invertebrates, especially soft corals. Unusual nudibranchs and several species of starfish. Good for novices for general poking around. Ideal for check-out dives.

The Caves
Striking walls drop to an average of 60 degrees where there is a sandy bottom and a series of caves occupied by sweepers, soldier fish, puffer fish, and sea plumes. Some nice bushes of black coral are seen here. Night diving is impressive with Spanish dancers, sleeping fish and a wide diversity of nocturnal crustaceans.

Mushrom Wall
At only 10 ft, the shallow roof area turns to a nice wall with fan corals, encrusting sponges, crevices, small ledges and dramatic undercuts, bottoming out at 60 feet. Huge scraps of hard corals (Stag horn, lettuce leaf) with thousands of reef fish separate Mushroom Wall from "The Caves" on its end and to Snapper Ridge to the West.

The Gardens
A sequence of coral gardens, small walls, sandy area with coral heads and slopes with soft corals. Plenty of anthias, hawk fish, and invertebrates. Good for snorkeling and for trainee or beginner in diving.

Cesar's Reef
Tiny reef area with bounded coral covers. Rich with large fish such as napoleon wrasses (Chiefly tropical marine fishes with fleshy lips and powerful teeth; usually brightly colored), tuna and parrot fish. View schools of surgeon fish, barracuda (Any voracious marine fish of the genus Sphyraena having an elongated cylindrical body and large mouth with projecting lower jaw and long strong teeth), snappers, and blue-spotted sting rays. For experienced divers only.

The Wreck
Seven year old sunken passenger liner with bottom depth of 180 feet, and 130 feet at its highest point. Big schools of fish from deck such as black and white snappers, red snapper, jacks, and groupers. Great visibility. For adventurous, experienced divers.

Octopus Wall
Small wall with pretty growth, octopuses, scorpion fish, sponges, tubastrea, continuous into a slope to the north with some strange crinoids covered formations provide a very scenic view of rudderfish, groupers, etc.

Buchok's Reef
A series of large coral mounds with nice selection of marine life: giant reef rays, small white tip sharks, unicorn surgeons, snappers and sweetlips. For experienced divers only.

Challenger Reef
The reef area is almost half the size of Aligua, its top is about 125 feet deep, with soft coral growth. The northern part of the island has short walls and a long narrow opening and a few juvenile fish.
Romy's Reef
Plenty of coral mounds, with enormous basket sponges, a fine and nice selection of reef fish and invertebrates. Sightings have been reported of blue spotted rays and a few turtles. Some coral damage and unfruitful areas though; eastern area though has massive coral thickets and extends through to Escuelahan.

Eskuelahan
Named for the numerous schools of fish (snappers, jacks, rainbow runners, surgeons, etc) and occasional tuna found in the area. It is a center of activity with fish of all sizes feeding. Giant frog fish have been also sighted. Currents may be a problem for novice divers.

Soon to be finished additional holes of Dakak Golf course

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Helipad facility of the resort

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Extreme sports like rock climbing and rappelling will soon be offered by the resort in this mountain

White sand beach, island resorts with water sports activities and do whale and dolphin watching. For luxurious experience try helicopter tours to Aliguay and Selinog Islands and Mt. Malindang. Soon to come this year also are the extreme adventures of the resort like rock climbing and rappelling, cliff diving, zip line and more only in the premiere 5-star resort in the Southern Phippines, Dakak Park and Beach Resort.

Diving in Dakak

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Tour packages will be offered soon by this tour operators in Guangzhou, China with possible chartered flights from Baiyun International Airport to Dipolog Airport, the gateway to this paradise by China Southern Airlines.

C-trip International Travel Service

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Holiday packages offered by ctrip

Ctrip.com International, Ltd. (Nasdaq: CTRP), a leading travel service provider of hotel accommodations, airline tickets, packaged tours and corporate travel management in China.

CITS GUANGDONG CO.,LTD

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CITS corporate headquarter in Beijing, China

The building houses CITS Head Office established in 1954. CITS(China International Travel Service) has its Head Office in Beijing and branch or sub-branch offices in all major cities, tourist centres, scenic resorts and ports of entry across the country. CITS is responsible for the reception of foreign tourists in China.

The aim of CITS is by means of tourism to expand the ties and contacts between the peoples of China and other countries, promote friendship, exchange culture, and enhance mutual understanding.

At present, CITS has established business relations with more than 500 foreign tour operators, friendship organizations, airlines, and shipping companies from scores of countries and regions through-out the world. CITS has more than 4,000 professional guide-interpreters who have been well trained.

In addition to branch or sub-branch offices in other parts of the country, China National Tourist Offices in Tokyo, New York, Lon-don, Paris, and Frankfurt have been set up. In Hong Kong, China International Travel Service (Luxingshe) Hong Kong Limited has been established. They provide tourist information and hand out tourist materials on behalf of CITS, and other travel agencies in China.

Comfort International Travel Service

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CCT headquarter in Kunming, China

WHO WE ARE: Yunnan and Beyond is a boutique travel group specializing in tours of Yunnan and south west China. It is operated by a grouptravel experts management and is based in Kunming, the capital of beautiful Yunnan province. Our edge is our knowledge of and passion for this part of China as well as understanding what is expected by western travelers.

We provide expert and comfortable guidance through Yunnan and the neighbouring Guizhou, Guangxi and Sichuan. We can also arrange link trips into Tibet, Laos, Vietnam and Myanmar.

Customisation and flexibility are the cornerstones of our business. We do not believe our clients should be herded around like package tourists and be bound by rigid timetables. Our company deals only with individuals, couples and small groups. That way we can map out itineraries that are interesting, suit your expectations and make the most of your precious time. You may choose one of the more established routes or a road less traveled. Transport may be by motor vehicle, horseback or foot. Either way you will marvel at the landscapes and rich cultural diversity of this relatively undiscovered part of the world.

CTS

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China Travel Service Head Office Co., Ltd. (CTS) is a wholly-owned travel company under China National Travel Service (HK) Group Corporation. 60 years in travel and tourism business, It boasts to be the biggest and most comprehensive travel company in China. Head quartered in Beijing with a CTS national and CTS international network. The company’s business covers outbound travel, inbound travel, domestic travel, MICE, visa services, hotel reservation and ticketing services. CTS staff is helping thousands of customers from home and abroad everyday. Travel with CTS to the whole world!

March 31, 2012
Nightfall at Paseo del Mar and the Musical Fountain

Facing the scenic Basilan strait, Paseo del Mar is a seafront park located near Fort Pilar.

It is said that one of the most marvelous sunsets in the city could be witnessed here.

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A view of the city’s busy port could also be seen from Paseo del Mar.

Until it comes more alive at night with live bands, food stalls and colorful decorative lamps lighting up the park.

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Paseo del Mar Musically Gyrating Dancing Fountain

It was also a coincidence that during our visit, on the 23rd of March, it was also the city’s launching of their first ever (and probably Philippines’ as I haven’t seen one like it before anywhere else in our country) Dancing Musically Gyrating Fountain. Speak of perfect timing right?

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full story here (http://adventuroj.wordpress.com/2012/03/31/nightfall-at-paseo-del-mar-zamboanga-city/).

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March 27, 2012
Exploring Asia’s Latin City: Ciudad de Zamboanga

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Exploring Zamboanga City

Zamboanga City is known as the “Latin City of Asia” for its strong Hispanic/Latin influence. Even from the moment we’ve arrived at the city, I was already fascinated by the numerous Spanish looking architecture that lined the streets – from private homes, commercial buildings, and even their government offices.
More fascinating is hearing locals speak in Chavacano or hearing Spanish-sounding conversations … I loved it because it made me feel interested to learn more about the local culture … that’s something that doesn’t happen too often when one travel in the Philippines. Zamboanga exudes a sort of cosmopolitan aura … not in a global sense (obviously) but there are a lot of strong multicultural influences that set it apart from being just like any other city in the Philippines.

I loved walking around the city to see exquisite Spanish-colonial structures still in good condition. I was actually impressed at how the city government had maintained their beautiful heritage and preserve their environment, I hope more cities will make an example out of Zamboanga City.

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full story here (http://adventuroj.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/exploring-asias-latin-city-ciudad-de-zamboanga/).

March 30, 2012
Get Wet in Pink: Sta Cruz Island (aka The Pink Island), Zamboanga City

On our second day, we went on a morning trip to the famous pink sand beach of the Santa Cruz islands. To think that this parcel of Paradise is just 10 minutes away from the city proper … who wouldn’t dare visit it?

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Zamboanga: Santa Cruz Island and its Pink Sand

A pink sand beach is very rare and there are only a few of them around the globe. They can be found in Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda, 3 islands from the Bahamas, Culebra in Puerto Rico, Maui in Hawaii, Santorini in Greece, Barbuda in the Carribean, Crane Beach in Barbados, and here in The Great Santa Cruz Islands in the Philippines.

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So how did this beach got its pink sand qualities? It’s mainly because of these endangered Red Organ-Pipe Corals. From eons of natural surf erosion, these red organ-pipe corals were pulverized and mixed with the white sands resulting to its colorization. These corals are considered rare due to its unique qualities of a soft coral having a hard skeleton.

Here’s a sample:

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What I particularly love about the island, aside from its pristine blue waters is the serenity of the place. It’s not as crowded as the ones you’ll find in Boracay or Palawan. And I think if you are like me, who prefers areas where you could find peace of mind and truly say that you’re in a vacation (coz people go for vacations to rest right?), you’ll love it here.

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The locals are also very friendly. You could find a bunch of them here selling souvenir items (mostly sea shells, rock stones and authentic pearls carved and made into necklaces, bracelets, keychains for very affordable prices). There are also swimming goggles and snorkeling sets for rent for those who’d like to view the underwater.

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Some locals would also offer to cook food for you, just in time coz we actually didn’t bring any ‘baon’ (the Filipino way of calling packed meals). The one we’ve talked to offered to cook us a kilogram of rice for a hundred pesos and crabs (as seen in the image below) 6 big pieces (almost 2kg) I think for just 100php. Imagine that?! Yummy!!

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full story here (http://adventuroj.wordpress.com/2012/03/30/get-wet-in-pink-sta-cruz-island-aka-the-pink-island-zamboanga-city/).
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March 29, 2012
Looking Back: A Visit at Fort Pilar and the National Museum of Zamboanga City

Just before sunset, we’ve decided to complete our historical visit at Zamboanga City by taking a peek at the Fort Pilar and the National Museum.

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Fort Pilar

Founded in 1635 as a garrison during the Spanish period, Fort Pilar serves as a present day open-air shrine. Originally named as La Fuerza Real de San Jose, the fort is named after and dedicated to Our Lady of the Pilar, the patroness of the Archdiocese of Zamboanga.

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Carved stone walls in a well landscape picturesque is what awaits you upon entering the grounds of the Fort.

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A secluded area at the right wing of the grounds where a mini garden with the same ancient wall can be found.

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Fort Pilar also houses a National Museum branch inside the fort. One can access it with a minimal fee of 10 pesos for the registration.

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National Museum of Zamboanga City

National Museum of Zamboanga City – The establishment of a museum branch in Zamboanga City was made possible by Presidential Decree 260. declaring Fort Pilar as a National Cultural Treasure on August 1, 1973. Situated within the historic Fort Pilar, the museum is named in honor of Nuestra Señora del Pilar, patroness of Zamboanga.

Below are some of the artifacts that could be found inside. Actually a sign infront of the museum says that “Picture taking is not allowed” but after seeking permission from the guard, Kuya guard allowed me. Yay! Thanks!

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Yakan and Subanun Exhibit

Another spot that could be found inside the Fort is the Yakan and Subanun exhibit.

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Here you will find various artifacts used by the Yakans and Subanuns – from their clothing to their utensils in their day to day living.

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A tour around the Fort and the city’s Museum made me acquainted with its rich history and culture amidst its highly urbanized setting. Truly, this is a must-do activity when you’re in Zamboanga City.

Gracias Ciudad de Zamboanga!


full story here (http://adventuroj.wordpress.com/2012/03/29/looking-back-a-visit-at-fort-pilar-and-the-national-museum-of-zamboanga-city/).
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Dakak Five-Star/AAA Resort in the Philippines

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Accommodations

Dakak's accommodation consists of 158 fully furnished rooms built in native duplex bungalows made of bamboo and with capiz shell window panes and family pavilion rooms. There 64 Bungalows with 100 Deluxe Rooms; 16 Prime Deluxe Rooms; 12 Beachfront roomsl there Family Pavilion with 30 rooms and one Presidential Suite.

Each room is equipped with individually controlled air conditioner, colour television, intercom phone, mini bar, shower/bath with hot and cold running water, dressing area and main bedroom. In-house movies, local channels are available in all rooms.

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Dining and Entertainment

Bamboo Cafe, al fresco coffe shop serving ala carte and buffet meals 24 hours. Cockpit Bar, open 24 hours Pirates Disco Bar with in-house band and Ballroom Dancing. Tai Restaurant, serving Chinese Cuisine and Buffet Meals. Fishpond Seafood Restaurant, serving the freshet seafood cuisine. Karaoke Beer House, with billiards and bowling alley. Cultural shows staging five times a week.

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Aqua Sports

Aqua Sports Center - Scuba Diving, Jetskiing, Kayaking, Banana Boat and Hobie Cat

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Cultural shows

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Diving in Dakak and Aliguay Seafloor

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Dakak Beach, the diving mecca of Southern Philippines

For diving enthusiasts, Dakak beach has 11 diving sites namely:

Eskuelahan

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Romy’s Reef

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Challenger Reef

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Buchok’s Reef

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Octopus Wall

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The Wreck

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Cesar’s Reef

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The Gardens

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The Caves

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Liuay Rock

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1994 Ms. Universe held in Dakak, Cebu and Pearl Farm

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View video at 1:30 to 2:08 for Dakak.

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What lures ‘Yachties’ to stay happy in Negros bay


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SLOW BOAT TO HAVEN. Boats from all over the world, of all shapes and sizes find refuge in Tambobo Bay in Siaton, Negros Oriental, backdropped by the majesty of mountains. Forested by extensive mangroves, the bay is one hour from the capital Dumaguete City. LYN RILLON


Siaton, Negros Oriental—Michael Prader, a retired artist from Austria, was travelling in Asia in search of the simple life when he heard about the Philippines where “even people in the villages speak English.”

His journey brought him to the Tambobo Bay, a beautiful cove in the quiet town of Siaton in Negros Oriental. With an extensive mangrove forest and a rich marine life, it is an ecological sanctuary situated at the southern end of Negros island, almost facing the Sulu Sea.

He totally fell in love with the place that he lost no time renting a bamboo house to start building his dream boat.

That was 10 years ago.

Now building a second sailboat, Michael, 60, is just one of the many foreign travelers who have found a safe haven in Tambobo and have chosen to live in boats moored in the bay’s still waters.

With the majestic Mt. Talinis and the Cuernos de Negros mountain range for backdrop, it is not surprising that many world travelers have found a home in Tambobo Bay. Schooners, sloops, catboats, sunfish (a type of sailboat), catamarans, ketches and yawls—name it, they can be found in Tambobo.

So comfortable and enchanting is the place that some sailors, finding the exotic girls of their dreams, have settled down and raised a family.

Cruisers are particularly attracted to the cove, an hour’s travel from the capital city of Dumaguete, because it shelters their boats from typhoons.

Couple aboard Pilar

Diane, a graphic artist-designer, and her husband Bill, a forensic geologist in the United States, arrived in Tambobo Bay in 2000 on board a 35-foot Atkins sailboat called “Pilar,” which was named after the heroine in Hemingway’s “For whom the Bell Tolls.”

It took them nine years to launch Pilar and seven more before they left San Francisco, California, in 1991 to see the world. Asked why it took them so long to build Pilar, they said it was because they put more importance to the process of building it together than just sailing it and reaching the goal.

In their sailing adventures, they were able to visit the remote islands of Mangareva, Caroline Island and Kapingamarangi, to name a few. It was while on the Solomon Islands that they learned about Tambobo from other cruisers.

“We were attracted to Tambobo immediately because there are not a lot of places in the world that are safe for boats; even expensive when there’s a marina,” Diane said.

“Here in Tambobo, we can leave our boats because it’s safe. This is not a tourist thing like in the Caribbean or Hawaii; we see Tambobo as our little paradise.”

It turned out to be an extended stay for them in Tambobo. They eventually acquired a small space along the shore which became a studio and workshop.

Like Michael, Diane said she and her husband were enjoying the simple life, including the sheer pleasure of having time to read a book.

One local even asked Diane how the Yachties live and if they have a table in their boat.

Life in a boat

Pilar has a two-cylinder engine, which runs an average of 24 hours on 27 gallons of fuel for 100 nautical miles at five knots. It has berths for four people to sleep on, a toilet and bath, a galley with a sink, an oven, a stove fueled by wood, and a canning machine, 90 gallons of water that could last her a month and a storage for everything.

They have a table but no refrigerator, electric fans, hot water or GPS. “Bill and I are dinosaurs,” Diane jested.

Upon their arrival in Tambobo in 2000, Diane offered to teach one child how to read on weekends. “Then many came,” and the One Candle Schoolhouse was born.

The couple taught the children to translate English storybooks into Cebuano or weave an original story based on a picture storybook.

Bill built a carpentry shop, and began teaching locals how to repair and build boats.

Budget lessons

At first, they had kids aged 5 to 15 years. They would take them to the market to teach them how to budget money; each would be given some amount to buy ingredients for a recipe they were going to cook.

They would also take the kids for a tour of Dumaguete. “We took them to the bookstore, an Internet cafe, an art show along the boulevard, and took them for a ride on the escalator at the local store.”

Other cruisers volunteered to teach the children sailing, pottery or painting or donate good-quality musical instruments.

Others would drive their motorbikes from their home in Dumaguete or Valencia to Tambobo twice a week to teach the children literature or computer applications like Photoshop and Excel.

“I feel good simply being with the local residents of Tambobo because I feel that we’re all connected, and that we can help each other to get better together,” Diane said. “Being in a community like Tambobo puts depth in my life.”
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/176881/what-lures-yachties-to-stay-happy-in-negros-bay

Featuring Philippine festivals and traditions in ABS-CBN Summer Station ID 2012! :cheers:

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Mactan Island, Lapu-Lapu City, CEBU, Philippines
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The rightful place for Lapu-lapu's monument from Rizal Park:

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Guitars Made in Mactan Island, Cebu

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Basilica de San Martin de Tours, Taal, Batangas

Basilica de San Martin de Tours is a Minor Basilica in the town of Taal, Batangas in the Philippines. It is considered to be the largest church in the Philippines and in Asia, standing 96 metres (315 ft) long and 45 metres (148 ft) wide.

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wow amazing country and nice pics

I will travel to philippines few months from now with my girlfriend to visit her family there.

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wow!! :lol::lol::lol:

Busuanga Island, Philippines

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Manila Sunshine!



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Manila now has a signature cocktail
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Posted at 05/14/2012 5:39 PM | Updated as of 05/14/2012 5:40 PM

MANILA, Philippines – If Singapore has the Singapore Sling, Manila now has Manila Sunshine as its signature cocktail.

The drink was recently launched by the Department of Tourism (DOT) in cooperation with the Makati Shangri-La hotel as part of its efforts to attract more foreigners to the country.

Described as “distinctly Filipino,” Manila Sunshine has “lambanog,” or coconut wine, as its base.

It also has the flavors of local fruits mango and pineapple, with a tinge of triple sec and dark rum from Tanduay, an alcoholic beverage in the Philippines.

The cocktail is garnished with “tanglad” or lemongrass, and a sliced pineapple.

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Video1 by Nick Sagada Pagudpud Roadtrip Philippines
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Video2 by Nick Visayas Sailing kitetrip Philippines
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Video by wallyann Whale Shark Encounter at Tan-awan Oslob, Cebu Philippines
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