^^ agree! durano is probably the most hardworking person in the cabinet. he really delivered! when it comes to peace in order it's out of his hands.

^^

o nga. i guess ang DOT lang ang hindi maingay sa bangayan at intriga. ;)

^^ agree! durano is probably the most hardworking person in the cabinet. he really delivered! when it comes to peace in order it's out of his hands.

i totally agree, even people from the opposition thinks he is doing an excellent job... unfortunately, some places dont like him...

:ohno:

^^

hmmm what? coz he's a cebuano?

^^
...Why? Does people hate Cebuanos?

^^

well on my part, i don't know but meron din iba na pagcebu na, tumataas ang kilay. you know na! ;)

basta ipagpatuloy mo lang sec. durano ang mga magandang programa sa bansang ito. :cheers:

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Vinzons, Camarines Norte
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ang GANDA pero anlayo. pano kaya makakapunta dito?

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PAHIYAS FESTIVAL - MAY 15
Summer's grandest, hottest and craziest festival!

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Sobrang ganda no?! Sino trip sumama? :D
:cheers:

marami palang magagandang beach sa bicol region!

FLICKR FIND


GL BEACH, SIARGAO


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MAGPUPUNGKO NATURAL POOL

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THE NAKED ISLAND

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^^ wow! i love the 1st pic!

^^ agree! durano is probably the most hardworking person in the cabinet. he really delivered! when it comes to peace in order it's out of his hands.

i think he is one of the best secretary of tourism the country has ever had. although he comes from an island with the tourism advantage but he is more inclusive in promoting the best tourist destination in the 12 regions of the country to the world. as opposed to the previous dot sec where the ncr and their region is promoted first and a few already known tourist spots in the country. in his case, he is promoting newly developed resorts that we dont know even exists.

While it is very likely that Mars was a water planet before, we were talking about the present. Hehe.




OT:

Read your post just now.

Myths have a way of recording the past in a language that the ancient can understand. Even though one need not be naive, it's prudent to keep an open but inquisitive mind. I believe it was a Bagobo myth I once read in a book. To paraphrase, the god of this planet was sad because he was alone with no creatures in his "kingdom," until he discovered another kingdom of another 'god' (ancients tend to call other planets as 'gods' and modern civilization even named them under 'gods') teeming with life (which intrigued me, if upon following the essence of the myth there was yet no life in this planet, how come creatures existed in another kingdom, then I surmised it could be from another planet). The god decided to 'steal' knowledge about creation from that kingdom (water being a harbinger of life, may have the 'knowledge" instrumental in nurturing life as science considered the primordial waters as the origin of life). This angered the other god such that he decided to confound his rival with creatures to mess up with his kingdom, and this partly explained why nasty mosquitos keep bugging you, hehe rin.

Para hindi OT: may mga lamok ba sa beaches? :D

And on the older-than-Sumerian creation myth told by an indigenous tribe in Davao, what is your basis for claiming this? And especially for dating it older than the Sumerian myths. I am honestly skeptical about it but I am also very interested since that would put us on the map. But I have a feeling it might be another hoax the likes of the Tasaday tribe.

As you may notice, unlike in more civilized and stronger countries where they nurture the originality of their culture, the educational system in this country failed to instill upon its students a much more rooted appreciation of our cultural legacies especially those pertaining beyond the colonial invaders' era. I will understand your skepticism as this country's educational system (it was my from personal research rather than rely solely on mediocre lessons in school) didn't even teach us these wealth of epics from our indigenous brethren whose ancient legacies survived and remained unconquered even in the present era, hence the skepticism. You'd be surprised still, the creation mythology of the Samal tribe had similarity with that of ancient Sumerians.

The theory about Mars' water relative to Earth was opened by Velikovsky, although personally I did not agree with everything he said. He was Jewish and he tended to date his theories via biblical timespan, making it too short and grossly inaccurate (I believe the biblical narration of creation started after the Sumerian version of creation, making it not the oldest, but merely the most recent). Velikovsky however admitted that he sourced his information from the epic tales of indigenous peoples, except he politicized it for his belief system's propaganda. So the original came not from Velikovsky (although he is given due credit for researching it) but from indigenous peoples themselves and their very ancient cultural legacies.

But I hope the indigenous peoples themselves will confirm these, other than the book I had read. Unfortunately the libraries of this country are so patheticaly lacking in such materials.

para hindi OT:

kaya naman pala more cultured tourists tend to snub this country despite these undeniably beautiful beaches, partly because of lack of infrastructures and coordination (agrees with absinthe,the present tourism secretary may have done well in promoting the country but didn't address the infrastructures especially in other places other than his origin) and partly because people here don't nurture the country's own unique cultural legacies, which a large sector of quality, cultured tourists may find contemptuous rather than worth appreciating.

mike_durero... panakaw muna ng pics ng siargao post ko lang sa international thread.

Baguio is an ideal place too... see my blog link.

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who's that gurl?????

:lovethem:

hahahahah definitely my type

OT:

Read your post just now.

Myths have a way of recording the past in a language that the ancient can understand. Even though one need not be naive, it's prudent to keep an open but inquisitive mind. I believe it was a Bagobo myth I once read in a book. To paraphrase, the god of this planet was sad because he was alone with no creatures in his "kingdom," until he discovered another kingdom of another 'god' (ancients tend to call other planets as 'gods' and modern civilization even named them under 'gods') teeming with life (which intrigued me, if upon following the essence of the myth there was yet no life in this planet, how come creatures existed in another kingdom, then I surmised it could be from another planet). The god decided to 'steal' knowledge about creation from that kingdom (water being a harbinger of life, may have the 'knowledge" instrumental in nurturing life as science considered the primordial waters as the origin of life). This angered the other god such that he decided to confound his rival with creatures to mess up with his kingdom, and this partly explained why nasty mosquitos keep bugging you, hehe rin.

Para hindi OT: may mga lamok ba sa beaches? :D



As you may notice, unlike in more civilized and stronger countries where they nurture the originality of their culture, the educational system in this country failed to instill upon its students a much more rooted appreciation of our cultural legacies especially those pertaining beyond the colonial invaders' era. I will understand your skepticism as this country's educational system (it was my from personal research rather than rely solely on mediocre lessons in school) didn't even teach us these wealth of epics from our indigenous brethren whose ancient legacies survived and remained unconquered even in the present era, hence the skepticism. You'd be surprised still, the creation mythology of the Samal tribe had similarity with that of ancient Sumerians.

The theory about Mars' water relative to Earth was opened by Velikovsky, although personally I did not agree with everything he said. He was Jewish and he tended to date his theories via biblical timespan, making it too short and grossly inaccurate (I believe the biblical narration of creation started after the Sumerian version of creation, making it not the oldest, but merely the most recent). Velikovsky however admitted that he sourced his information from the epic tales of indigenous peoples, except he politicized it for his belief system's propaganda. So the original came not from Velikovsky (although he is given due credit for researching it) but from indigenous peoples themselves and their very ancient cultural legacies.

But I hope the indigenous peoples themselves will confirm these, other than the book I had read. Unfortunately the libraries of this country are so patheticaly lacking in such materials.

para hindi OT:

kaya naman pala more cultured tourists tend to snub this country despite these undeniably beautiful beaches, partly because of lack of infrastructures and coordination (agrees with absinthe,the present tourism secretary may have done well in promoting the country but didn't address the infrastructures especially in other places other than his origin) and partly because people here don't nurture the country's own unique cultural legacies, which a large sector of quality, cultured tourists may find contemptuous rather than worth appreciating.





Para hindi OT: Oo may lamok din sa beaches. hehe.

Don't get me wrong, even if there are a lot about our country's past and legacies that I am not aware of, partly because of our very poor educational system when it comes to teaching history (which I prefer to be grassroots), partly because of my different line of interest, or partly because I am not as smart as you are, my skepticism does not stem from my lack of appreciation about our culture. In fact, I am a damn proud Filipino even if I am fully aware of our imperfections. My skepticism is the same as that I use in science, because unlike the Sumerian myths which had tablets and other factual proofs (many original and distinct sources exist over a 2000-year period), the Bagobo myth is, from what you're saying, sourced from an oral tradition. And there's the rub. I was asking you to reveal the basis of your assertion that it may be older than the Sumerian creation myths and yet you have not provided me one (and as I have said I am thrilled to be won over, over my skepticism, that is). As an oral tradition, it becomes too murky to find proof to even start saying it may be older than the Sumerian myths and one of the oldest creation myths. Just because it is a myth told by a tribe doesn't most likely mean that it is really ancient. We still create myths even if we are in a relatively modern world and they may not necessarily be ancient.

Of course, we don't even really need to claim to be the oldest or the most ancient in something to start appreciating what we have. Nonetheless, a good myth is still a good myth and that one is not too bad at all. These tribes have interesting island-cultures themselves. Though not entirely secluded, they are relatively isolated so that they have a cultural version of endemism. In the evo-bio sense, it is the same reason why lakes are such interesting places for biologists. I remember reading something about a journalist/history buff? who stayed in an island in Tawi-Tawi I think and then documented some aspects of their culture. One thing that I was interested in was their own version of the constellations (Orion was a trap or something and I forgot the vernacular for it). The names they gave these star formations were very closely weaved into their day to day life.

At para hindi OT: Ang ganda nga pala ng beaches ng Sulu at Tawi-Tawi:lol:

Para hindi OT: Oo may lamok din sa beaches. hehe.

Don't get me wrong, even if there are a lot about our country's past and legacies that I am not aware of, partly because of our very poor educational system when it comes to teaching history (which I prefer to be grassroots), partly because of my different line of interest, or partly because I am not as smart as you are, my skepticism does not stem from my lack of appreciation about our culture. In fact, I am a damn proud Filipino even if I am fully aware of our imperfections. My skepticism is the same as that I use in science, because unlike the Sumerian myths which had tablets and other factual proofs (many original and distinct sources exist over a 2000-year period), the Bagobo myth is, from what you're saying, sourced from an oral tradition. And there's the rub. I was asking you to reveal the basis of your assertion that it may be older than the Sumerian creation myths and yet you have not provided me one (and as I have said I am thrilled to be won over, over my skepticism, that is). As an oral tradition, it becomes too murky to find proof to even start saying it may be older than the Sumerian myths and one of the oldest creation myths. Just because it is a myth told by a tribe doesn't most likely mean that it is really ancient. We still create myths even if we are in a relatively modern world and they may not necessarily be ancient.

Of course, we don't even really need to claim to be the oldest or the most ancient in something to start appreciating what we have. Nonetheless, a good myth is still a good myth and that one is not too bad at all. These tribes have interesting island-cultures themselves. Though not entirely secluded, they are relatively isolated so that they have a cultural version of endemism. In the evo-bio sense, it is the same reason why lakes are such interesting places for biologists. I remember reading something about a journalist/history buff? who stayed in an island in Tawi-Tawi I think and then documented some aspects of their culture. One thing that I was interested in was their own version of the constellations (Orion was a trap or something and I forgot the vernacular for it). The names they gave these star formations were very closely weaved into their day to day life.

At para hindi OT: Ang ganda nga pala ng beaches ng Sulu at Tawi-Tawi:lol:

I think this is getting to be OT, maybe you might like create a separate thread instead that would discuss topics about the country's cultural myths and legends and we could continue there.

Pero hirit lang na sagot, then sana back to beaches topic na sa thread.

The oral tradition were used by ancient peoples in case theirs had not developed writing techniques, nevertheless their tradition ensure that special members of the tribe were tasked to memorize the verses accurately to be handed down from generation to generation. One way to base the accuracy of it is when the advancement of science would somehow partly explain the ancient knowledge. As far as Sumerian (& Samal) creation myths were concerned, it partly explained why the asteroid belt came into being in which the other 'chunk' was thrown into its present orbit and became Earth, but not sure whether in the process Earth took some martian waters when it passed by its orbit or otherwise, if it's the former then the sumerian may be older than the bagobo myth. Anyway, this is supposed to be the responsibilities of anthropoligists and/or historians in the country, it's just frustrating that those tasked should have done wider research about this, but partly due to the reason is because academic and/or govt insitutions don't seem to sponsor enough for such kind of research.

para hindi OT:

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Turtle sanctuary in punta dumalag, Davao City, the only turtle sanctuary in the country located in a highly urbanized area (however, the protected place may preferably be the destinaton for pregnant sea turtles, rather than for beachgoing humans :tongue2:)

^^^^
ano ba pinag-uusapan nyo.:ohno:

go back to reality ok?

anyway, I saw a video about Surigao and definitely a scenery to behold!

^^^^
ano ba pinag-uusapan nyo.:ohno:

go back to reality ok?

anyway, I saw a video about Surigao and definitely a scenery to behold!

(pinagusapan namin papunta na sana sa extinction of dinosaurs) :rofl:

(pinagusapan namin papunta na sana sa extinction of dinosaurs) :rofl:

lol :hahano: :applause:

(pinagusapan namin papunta na sana sa extinction of dinosaurs) :rofl:

:nuts:

^^^^
ano ba pinag-uusapan nyo.:ohno:

go back to reality ok?

anyway, I saw a video about Surigao and definitely a scenery to behold!

Wala po, mga adik lang po kami ni artvision.:lol::bash:

@artvision, now you are claiming that a myth's age and verity is dependent on whether it is corroborated by a later scientific explanation? That is hard to swallow. Secondly, the theory of extraterrestrial origin of our planet's water most likely suggests water came from passing comets which is truthfully high in ice water content. Thirdly, that is precisely my problem with your assertion that it is older or comparably as old as the Sumerian myths because it is oral and when it is just oral, tell me how likely is it that upon transmission, stories also change and evolve, that some are taken out and some are added? And even to start with, how can you date back this myth with great confidence or acceptable level of certainty? Do you want me to believe right away that this myth was very faithfully and accurately handed down orally from generation to generation spanning longer than the more than 5,000-year-old span of the Sumerian myths? (Of course, I am still open to the idea, and I believe it is very likely, that there are other myths that antedate those of Sumeria, but they have to carry the burden of proof. The old Chinese guy had it there when he said that a short pen is better than a long memory).

Although I am sure your intentions were very noble in your posting these remarks, and I am sure you are an example of a Filipino that we need more of these days more than ever (now that one is a really sincere note, even if it follows the kiss-kick-kiss pattern:)), I only hope you are also careful in making such grand assertions. At least substantiate them with good, weighty proof. Because, as I have said, I am always glad to believe these kind of stories about our people, WHEN, and IF, I can.

So there, bai Art please forgive me for being such a stickler about this, and for being such an ass.



Let's go back to the beach!
I highly recommend to everyone to try the beaches of Surigao, even Surigao del Sur in Cagwait down to Hinatuan. And why don't you just go all the way to Davao, especially Samal.

As for me, it's Palawan come April when I come back to my favorite country in the world---- Pinas!:nuts::lol:

bakasaurus is an extinct dinosaur.

Wala po, mga adik lang po kami ni artvision.:lol::bash:

@artvision, the theory of extraterrestrial origin of our planet's water most likely suggests water came from passing comets which is truthfully high in ice water content. L

talo pa nitong theory na ito yung rubbish na Charles darwin theory of natural selection. Napunta lang sa galapagos island kung ano-ano na naisip ni Darwin. Dapat kung sino man ang nagpropose ng outrageous theory na yan he actually made a simulation; at si Darwin dapat pinatunayan nya na ninuno o lolo nya gorilya o unggoy o amoeba:bash::bash:

pati ako nasali sa usapan na ito ay tungkol sa beach ang thread.

how come Dinagat island is not being developed by the government?

@ bakasaurus
don't be too hard on yourself naman, make it a point to describe yourself in such a way that, borrowing your term, "kiss-kick-kiss" scenario, there may come a time when you have to kiss your own self too, ok? :sly:

besides, it was most likely dinosaurs evolved from birds, rather than cows :D

OT na, don't kiss me muna, kiss the beach instead

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@ bakasaurus

besides, it was most likely dinosaurs evolved from birds, rather than cows :D

sir artvision, this is another wild guess ( RE: THEORY:bash:) from day dreaming western paleontologist or archaeologists or scientists.

What if these crazy evolutionists went to our very own Palawan? With all those beautiful beaches in Palawan they might come up with another "scientific theory of creation":bash::bash:

sir artvision, this is another wild guess ( RE: THEORY:bash:) from day dreaming western paleontologist or archaeologists or scientists.

What if these crazy evolutionists went to our very own Palawan? With all those beautiful beaches in Palawan they might come up with another "scientific theory of creation":bash::bash:

speaking of primordial waters, why not.

Actually ang theory sa Palawan originaly galing daw yan sa mainland Asia, specifically along the areas in Vietnam (hence the similarity in geographical characteristics) many many years ago, that was separated due to tectonic movement.

Oh, hindi na 'to OT hah.

^^ actually there are articles suggesting that palawan has always been an island since the pangea time. also, palawan is the only island not moving from its position.

^^ actually there are articles suggesting that palawan has always been an island since the pangea time. also, palawan is the only island not moving from its position.


so, could it be that Palawan was more originally placed?

interesting, it somehow was in line with my recent post in "new national capital for the philippines"

talo pa nitong theory na ito yung rubbish na Charles darwin theory of natural selection. Napunta lang sa galapagos island kung ano-ano na naisip ni Darwin. Dapat kung sino man ang nagpropose ng outrageous theory na yan he actually made a simulation; at si Darwin dapat pinatunayan nya na ninuno o lolo nya gorilya o unggoy o amoeba:bash::bash:

pati ako nasali sa usapan na ito ay tungkol sa beach ang thread.

how come Dinagat island is not being developed by the government?

I actually am one of those people you call the `crazy` evolutionists. Hahaha. But I suggest that before you dismiss it as rubbish, you have to make sure you understand what it's all about. I daresay almost all biologists believe in evolution and regard Darwin as a respectable person. Heck, even if he did not propose the evolutionary theory, you'd know that he was a decent person. You are so quick to call him nuts. Please read up! You would find out that evolution is demonstrable and it is a fact, and an amazing one at that.

While I do not fully embrace the extraterrestrial origin of water , it is not far from possible. (Again I advise you to research about it a little bit for the merits of the theory before you call it even more 'rubbish' or 'rubbisher' than the theory of evolution).

Now here's something very related to the topic about beach destinations.:)

I find rocky and coralline shores more interesting than the sandy beaches.

And here's both a source of pride and shame.

Hundreds of studies show that the center of marine biodiversity in the world is the Philippine-Malaysia-Indonesia triangle. Upon biogeographical and oceanographical mapping, the scientists (now this is not just a group of hallucinating Filipino scientists who have an agenda-bias) were able to pinpoint the Central seas of the Philippines as the 'center of the center of marine biodiversity in the world.

The most likely explanation is that the periodic rise and fall in sea level created an alternating sea and lake pattern of our inner seas. When sea level was low, these inner seas became isolated lakes and when sea level rose, they became connected to the seas again. Geologic data of our islands confirmed this. These events made our inner seas some kind of laboratory for producing a great diversity of marine forms by repeated cycles of isolation. But this of course, is the 'crazy' explanation by the crazy scientists who believe in evolution.:lol:

Simply put, per unit area, one can find more variety of marine life here in the Philippines than anywhere else in the planet! (This may sound like a grand claim and I have advised artvision about making such claims but in this case, my claim is based on numerous independent researches by international scientists. This one is the most comprehensive so if anyone is interested.
http://sci.odu.edu/biology/directory/carpenter_files/CarpenterSpringerEFB2005CenterofCenter.pdf)

Now as to the source of shame, I just find it sad that we don't treasure what our seas hold the way that we should, and show our seas the care that they deserve. But at least now that we know, maybe we would be more mindful. I hope our awareness would give us more push to save our seas.

On another note, I think that many tourists also come not only for the white sand beaches but also for the wealth that is hidden in our seas, which is our rich marine life. Now I find the adjective rich an understatement.:lol:

Other press releases:

http://www.atlantishotel.com/downloads/articles/Articles-MarineBiodiversity.pdf
and
http://www.pemsea.org/easy-hub/inspiring-stories/protecting-the-201ccenter-of-the-center

geograpically Palawan is not part of the Philippines and yes it's true Palawan is not moving in its current location that's why there is no recorded earthquake in that island.

^^ and even palawan's fauna and flora differ from the rest of the philippines too. its natural resources is more similar with the mainland SEA and sabah. rmember the wallace line. ;)

Simply put, per unit area, one can find more variety of marine life here in the Philippines than anywhere else in the planet!

Now as to the source of shame, I just find it sad that we don't treasure what our seas hold the way that we should, and show our seas the care that they deserve. But at least now that we know, maybe we would be more mindful. I hope our awareness would give us more push to save our seas.

On another note, I think that many tourists also come not only for the white sand beaches but also for the wealth that is hidden in our seas, which is our rich marine life. Now I find the adjective rich an understatement.:lol:

Other press releases:

http://www.atlantishotel.com/downloads/articles/Articles-MarineBiodiversity.pdf
and
http://www.pemsea.org/easy-hub/inspiring-stories/protecting-the-201ccenter-of-the-center

Which is why, in my opinion, Tubattaha Reef should be our pick in the new 7 wonders of nature. It could have made more impact among international reviewers if these nominations were judged according to their significance in nature and biodiversity. Unlike the much publicized and promoted Underground river, Tubattaha reef has this "pinaka" and awe factor that can stand out among other nominees.

Though, Im happy the Underground River has qualified to the second round... Im just thinking that if it is compared to other nominees in its category, it is lesser in influence and scope. Im thinking... if it win in the search for new 7 wonders of nature... will I be that proud? Will it really make a mark as a 7 wonder of nature?.. Just my thought.

you better include this unique and magnificent place to your summer destinations!

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I actually am one of those people you call the `crazy` evolutionists. Hahaha. But I suggest that before you dismiss it as rubbish, you have to make sure you understand what it's all about. I daresay almost all biologists believe in evolution and regard Darwin as a respectable person. Heck, even if he did not propose the evolutionary theory, you'd know that he was a decent person. You are so quick to call him nuts. Please read up! You would find out that evolution is demonstrable and it is a fact, and an amazing one at that.

You know I am a believer of evolution too. But more on social evolution (H.Spencer et al). not this biological evolution from the evolution theory of darwin.

Of course I will not call it a rubbish if i did not read at least his (Darwin's) assertions.
And actually I have already read books that debunk darwin's argument. Even erasmus darwin's acquired characteristics of animals can be inherited theory (his favorite example, the long neck of giraffe)is debatable.

Now, All biologists believe in evolution?

Are you sure?

Any concrete proof?

ok prove to me that an austrapithecus or ramapithecus (pithecus-ape, a primate) speak African or English or Spanish or latin.

Or humans have a monkey or orangutan descendant.

or put an amoeba in an aquarium and let it evolve into a fish.

What is that spontaneous creation mentioned by evolutionist?

Do you think every thing came about without a purpose?

Even that big bang theory which i think is nothing more but a big bang from scientists who keep on telling the whole world that science is base on empirical evidence and not on pure speculation. and yet putting creation on October 6, 6 billion years ago (or 3 or 4 or 1 billion (Sagan et al. Im confused )



While I do not fully embrace the extraterrestrial origin of water , it is not far from possible. (Again I advise you to research about it a little bit for the merits of the theory before you call it even more 'rubbish' or 'rubbisher' than the theory of evolution).

No need. Its rubbish.

Now here's something very related to the topic about beach destinations.:)

I find rocky and coralline shores more interesting than the sandy beaches.

And here's both a source of pride and shame.


Ah yes, finally.


Hundreds of studies show that the center of marine biodiversity in the world is the Philippine-Malaysia-Indonesia triangle. Upon biogeographical and oceanographical mapping, the scientists (now this is not just a group of hallucinating Filipino scientists who have an agenda-bias) were able to pinpoint the Central seas of the Philippines as the 'center of the center of marine biodiversity in the world.


Agree .(the NGO Haribon said that)


The most likely explanation is that the periodic rise and fall in sea level created an alternating sea and lake pattern of our inner seas. When sea level was low, these inner seas became isolated lakes and when sea level rose, they became connected to the seas again. Geologic data of our islands confirmed this. These events made our inner seas some kind of laboratory for producing a great diversity of marine forms by repeated cycles of isolation. But this of course, is the 'crazy' explanation by the crazy scientists who believe in evolution.:lol:

Of course, its more believable because there is empirical evidence (observable). Its not a crazy theory.

The Fritjof Voss theory about the origin of the Philippines is also believable and similar to what you mentioned. I have a little bit understanding of the movements of tectonic plates.

Simply put, per unit area, one can find more variety of marine life here in the Philippines than anywhere else in the planet! (This may sound like a grand claim and I have advised artvision about making such claims but in this case, my claim is based on numerous independent researches by international scientists. This one is the most comprehensive so if anyone is interested.
http://sci.odu.edu/biology/directory/carpenter_files/CarpenterSpringerEFB2005CenterofCenter.pdf)

No contention there are alot of solid evidence about the richness of philippine biodiversity. (My kuya is a certified ecologist from Conservation International (and formerly with Haribon)

Now as to the source of shame, I just find it sad that we don't treasure what our seas hold the way that we should, and show our seas the care that they deserve. But at least now that we know, maybe we would be more mindful. I hope our awareness would give us more push to save our seas.

Agree. Imagine if we can clean up our seas and the Pasig River, Manila Bay and Laguna de bay.


mas lalong masarap tumira sa Pinas.


On another note, I think that many tourists also come not only for the white sand beaches but also for the wealth that is hidden in our seas, which is our rich marine life. Now I find the adjective rich an understatement.:lol:

agree too.

Puerto galera na nga lang e.

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^^pine trees ba tong nakikita ko???
very nice..:)

While I do not fully embrace the extraterrestrial origin of water , it is not far from possible. (Again I advise you to research about it a little bit for the merits of the theory before you call it even more 'rubbish' or 'rubbisher' than the theory of evolution).

actually water can be found not only in comets, but also in asteroids

^^pine trees ba tong nakikita ko???
very nice..:)

yup, pine trees.. its weird, kasi hindi coconut trees ang nasa gilid ng beach

yup, pine trees.. its weird, kasi hindi coconut trees ang nasa gilid ng beach

^^ saan kaya galing yung mga pine trees

^^sabi nung isang kasama namin, at parang nabasa ko dito sa ssc na tumubo lang sila after ng mt pinatubo erruption.. i dont know if its true. pero pag tinignan ung paligid, sa ibang shore, sa bundok, ang daming maliliit na pine trees, scattered, na nagtutubuan pa lang.

^^ hindi talaga sya pine trees. i forgot what they call that. i will research for it.

You know I am a believer of evolution too. But more on social evolution (H.Spencer et al). not this biological evolution from the evolution theory of darwin.

Of course I will not call it a rubbish if i did not read at least his (Darwin's) assertions.
And actually I have already read books that debunk darwin's argument. Even erasmus darwin's acquired characteristics of animals can be inherited theory (his favorite example, the long neck of giraffe)is debatable.

Now, All biologists believe in evolution?

Are you sure?

Any concrete proof?

ok prove to me that an austrapithecus or ramapithecus (pithecus-ape, a primate) speak African or English or Spanish or latin.

Or humans have a monkey or orangutan descendant.

or put an amoeba in an aquarium and let it evolve into a fish.

What is that spontaneous creation mentioned by evolutionist?

Do you think every thing came about without a purpose?

Even that big bang theory which i think is nothing more but a big bang from scientists who keep on telling the whole world that science is base on empirical evidence and not on pure speculation. and yet putting creation on October 6, 6 billion years ago (or 3 or 4 or 1 billion (Sagan et al. Im confused )



Now did you really, really read Darwin and his publications? With the questions you're throwing at me, it seems that you really did not. Because if you did, you would be able to answer those questions soundly yourself. And just to cite an instance, Darwin never went for the inheritance of acquired characteristics as explained by the giraffe's neck. He was the one who debunked such explanation. That is Lamarckian Theory!

Now, which books did you read that debunked or tried to debunk Darwin's Theory? No doubt those espousing a creationist or the so-called intelligent design agenda? I also said ALMOST all scientists, not all. I know there are scientists who find it hard to believe in the evolutionary theory because they are scared of its implications and the vacuum it would create in their lives. Because for them, believing in evolution means agreeing that life has no purpose but this is not necessarily so for some people. Evolution might explain how the diversity of life forms came to be by a mechanism (natural selection), but does not tell us about the energy that pushes every electron to continue spinning around the nucleus of an atom, nor does it explain why matter has certain tendencies, like positive and negative charge and so on. Believing in evolution is not tantamount to becoming a godless fool.

Anyway, my advice is the same. Read up. It might make me sound arrogant and smarter-than-thou but I truly think you need to read more about the subject before you make such hasty judgments. I am writing these in the wrong thread so this will be the last OT reply. hehe.



Back to topic: Hindi po ba yan agoho tree?

^ the beach and pine trees scenery are appealing but unfortunately the name isnt. :lol: i wonder where "Anaoangin" got its name..

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LUCBAN, QUEZON

PAHIYAS FESTIVAL - MAY 15
Summer's grandest, hottest and craziest festival!

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Sobrang ganda no?! Sino trip sumama? :D
:cheers:

i have roots from this province but im like the only one who hasnt been to pahiyas, weird :lol:

Dos Palmas, Palawan

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Now did you really, really read Darwin and his publications? With the questions you're throwing at me, it seems that you really did not. Because if you did, you would be able to answer those questions soundly yourself. And just to cite an instance, Darwin never went for the inheritance of acquired characteristics as explained by the giraffe's neck. He was the one who debunked such explanation. That is Lamarckian Theory!

i said Erasmus darwin.

charles is different from Erasmus right?

Jean Baptiste Lamarck also made the assertion. Erasmus Darwin anticipated Lamarckism.

His works foreshadowed the modern day theory of evolution and natural selection.

A grandfather of Charles.

anyway, the giraffe thing is from lamarck and the acquired characteristic is lamarckism.Thanks for the correction.


Now, which books did you read that debunked or tried to debunk Darwin's Theory? No doubt those espousing a creationist or the so-called intelligent design agenda?

Yes. Creationist. Its more believable.Including St Tomas arguments on the existence of God.Which is more believable that the wild guess of human scientists.

Sige nga ikaw tutal masyado kang bilib sa mga "evolutionist'

I challenge you to create something from nothing without a purpose.Or create an organic organism from an inorganic material (abiogenesis). Gawin mo sa lab yan.

pag di mo nasagot o nagawa yan, Evolution is rubbish. A freaky theory from day-dreaming scientist like darwin.

I also said ALMOST all scientists, not all. I know there are scientists who find it hard to believe in the evolutionary theory because they are scared of its implications and the vacuum it would create in their lives.

Yup, we should be scared by the lies created by this people espousing evolution.

Yeah there is a vacuum when this hoax called evolution is being repeated many times.

The more you read this evolution the more you ask questions.

Spontaneous creation. Life evolve randomly? Without a purpose?

So you were born without a purpose?

And you randomly just existed?

So the number of bones or genes in our body was randomly determined?


Because for them, believing in evolution means agreeing that life has no purpose but this is not necessarily so for some people. Evolution might explain how the diversity of life forms came to be by a mechanism (natural selection), but does not tell us about the energy that pushes every electron to continue spinning around the nucleus of an atom, nor does it explain why matter has certain tendencies, like positive and negative charge and so on. Believing in evolution is not tantamount to becoming a godless fool.

I disagree.

how come herbivores, carnivores and omnivores exist? for no purpose at all?

You mentioned mechanism (natural selection). Who made that?random na naman?wala lang basta nagyari na lang di ba?

Only a Godless fool (of course not you) will take evolution hook, line and sinker.

Anyway, my advice is the same. Read up. It might make me sound arrogant and smarter-than-thou but I truly think you need to read more about the subject before you make such hasty judgments. I am writing these in the wrong thread so this will be the last OT reply. hehe.


No need. Evolution is rubbish.

PS> Di mo pa sinasagot ang tanong ko.

May ungoy ba na nagsasalita at nagsusulat ng inglis (missing link) tulad ni Charles darwin?

May ninuno ba si Charles darwin na ape like men (si Erasmus darwin naman tao hindi gorilya) na arboreal daw then naging terrestial then naging homo erectus?



Hay...

magligo na lang ako sa beach.....sa Boracay....

15 hotels to open this year (http://http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=news4_mar23_2009)
By Roderick T. dela Cruz

FIFTEEN new hotels and resorts offering 2,000 rooms will open this year despite the economic downturn, the Tourism Department says.

The new properties are worth P20 billion, and they will be employing 3,000 workers, the department says.

It says some of these new properties have already opened, and they include 28 cluster villas under the Amanpulo Resorts, which owns Sugihara Villa Resort, Vauban Villa Resort, Salamanca Villa Resort, Almonavides Villa Resort, La Galice Villa Resort, Kapangyarihan Villa Resort, and La Pucelle Villa Resort.

Rates at the Amanpulo properties start at $1,150 a night.

Shangri La’s Boracay Resort & Spa, with 219 rooms, opened to guests on March 2 with daily rates of P20,500.

Discovery Bay Misibis on Cagraray Island, Albay, with 38 villas, also opened early this year with room rates starting at $305 a night.

The 75-room Park Bed and Breakfast Hotel and Restaurant in Pasay City, which is managed by Legend Hotels International Corp., has also opened, and its rates start at P1,500 a night.

The 50-room Microtel Inn and Suites in Puerto Princesa opened early this year, and it offers a daily rate of P3,800.

The largest hotel in Cebu, the 556-room Imperial Palace Waterpark Resort, will open on May 20, although it has yet to announce its room rates, the department says.

It says more hotels and resorts are opening in the second half of the year, including the 232-room Oakwood Premier Manila in Ortigas Center, which opens its doors to guests in the third quarter. The room rates at its sister facility, the Oakwood Makati, start at P10,000 a night.

The 100-room Picasso Serviced Residences in Salcedo Village, Makati, is expected to be completed by Ardent Development Corp. by the second half.

Also opening in the second half are two luxury hotels near the airport in Manila and beside the Villamor Championship Golf Course.

The Newport Marriott Hotel will have 365 guest rooms, and Maxims Hotel 170 suites.

The P500-million Silang Wakeboard Park is rising up on a 12-hectare plot of land in Silang, Cavite, and it’s expected to open by August.

The Manila Ocean Park in Rizal Park is building extra facilities including a boutique hotel.

The Tourism Department is also processing an application from Bella Roca Island Resort and Spa in Marinduque.

Tourism Secretary Ace Durano says these new investments in tourism-related facilities and establishments are expected to add more than 2,000 new accommodation rooms and generate 3,000 jobs.

“With this initial list of investments, the country is assured of a vibrant tourism industry with bigger revenue and more jobs,” Durano said.

The new hotels and resorts will pay no taxes for four to six years and may import capital equipment tax-free if they are registered with the Board of Investments, according to Victoria Jasmin, director of the Office of Tourism Standards.

Meanwhile, the Tourism Bill is expected to result in more investment and create more tourism zones once it is signed into law.

The Senate and the House’s bicameral conference committee has approved the bill, which will give the Tourism Department powers beyond its marketing functions.

i have roots from this province but im like the only one who hasnt been to pahiyas, weird :lol:
baka relatives din tayo like ni uncle neyo :colgate: wait natin sya, i-check family roots hehe.

@Christian: magkano diyan sa Anawangin? pa-PM naman ng details. Thanks.

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great pics

Can we leave the issue of evolution and creationism out of this thread, its really souring the great collection of photographs we have here.

Create a thread or email each other about it. creationists and evolutionists (which i believe in) have irreconcilable differences, so an argument here between the two would be distracting.

great pics

Can we leave the issue of evolution and creationism out of this thread, its really souring the great collection of photographs we have here.

Create a thread or email each other about it. creationists and evolutionists (which i believe in) have irreconcilable differences, so an argument here between the two would be distracting.

Right. Haha. It's obvious his/her mind is totally closed to the idea that he/she won't even read about it, but has a preference for evolution-debunking material.


San Remigio, Northern Cebu

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Pandanon Island, between Cebu and Bohol

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creationists and evolutionists (which i believe in) have irreconcilable differences, so an argument here between the two would be distracting.

OT hirit:

put 'extraterrestrial intervention' in the mix reconcile yan


hindi OT:

alien-looking sea creature in siquijor:

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ako I wanna go to Caramoan this year...

Right. Haha. It's obvious his/her mind is totally closed to the idea that he/she won't even read about it, but has a preference for evolution-debunking material.

obviously too, you cant answer my questions on this outrageous evolution theory.


Anyway, I hope the Guimaras island has fully recovered from that oil spill a few years ago.

I fell in love with Guimaras' Isla Naburot.

Especially their nice resort and beach of course.:cheers:

Right. Haha. It's obvious his/her mind is totally closed to the idea that he/she won't even read about it, but has a preference for evolution-debunking material.


San Remigio, Northern Cebu

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Pandanon Island, between Cebu and Bohol

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san remegio has the longest coastline in cebu island and i thought looking at the picture, its all from san remegio! hehehe :lol::lol::laugh::rofl:

^^ako rin. Nasa plans ko talaga yan bilang malapit lang kami diyan. Sana ok na siya ngayon at sana wala pang masyadong tao.

^^ le queen, totoo bang meh Survivor na nagsshoot ulit sa Caramoan today?
...ayoko na sa Boracay, mashado nang malumot at too commercialized, ang gusto ko lang ma try dun is Shangri La...

^^yup, that's true. kakatapos lang nung Survivor France last year ngayon naman Survivor Israel, then Survivor Turkey and Bulgaria.

http://www.caramoankayaks.com/photos/alexander/6_2th.JPG

Shet ang sarap mamili ng lupa dito para preparation sa pagdagsa ng tourists.

http://www.caramoankayaks.com/

^^ really? survivor france must have been really impressed with this place!

The 1st Glamping in Mt. Apo will be this summer .DOT Sec. Ace Durano will be participating in the adventure.


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where exactly is this kuya ambie? parang ansarap mag-fishing!

^ i believe that's Lake Venado in the Kidapawan side of Mount Apo. :)

re: Caramoan.. this place is amazing, i like the complete package of white sand beach, Siargao-like limestone islands and a sexy name :D

baka relatives din tayo like ni uncle neyo :colgate: wait natin sya, i-check family roots hehe.

ah hehe! i know you're from candelaria, my grandparents are from like 2 towns away :D but since you're a G, and i consider chot my cousin, then yea we could be cousins too :lol:

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Nice shirt!
Dos Palmas, Palawan

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Hauntingly beautiful. Isn't this where Rico Yan died? And where the Burnhams were abducted by Abu Sayaf? Must be hexed.

But beautiful.

^^
Hahaha! The villa where Rico Yan died no longer exists. After the Abu Sayaf incident, management decided to stop operations. It was only about three years ago when the resort reopened after major renovations to the facilities and villas were made.

San Remigio resort invests P8.5 million for expansion (http://http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=451758&publicationSubCategoryId=108)
Updated March 25, 2009 12:00 AM


CEBU, Philippines – San Remigio Beach Club, in the northern part of Cebu, poured in P8.5 million for new facilities noting the increasing demand for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibition (MICE) in the market.

San Remigio Beach Club general manager Mark Anthony Ynoc said that with their new facilities, the resort’s capacity has stretched to accommodating trainings, workshops, and team building sessions of bigger groups.

Ynoc said that despite the economic crisis, the resort pushed through with its expansion plans bearing in mind the huge demand from group activities citing previous huge group bookings including summer and winter camps of Korean students.

“We felt the demand and this huge demand urged us to really pursue the expansion despite the crisis. There is always opportunity in every crisis and now we are already capable of handling and accommodating big groups because of our expanded capacity,” said Ynoc.

He revealed that around six million was pitched for the construction of two convention centers while another P2.5 million was pegged for the dormitories.

The four dormitory rooms can accommodate 14 people for every room and with this; the resort now has 50 rooms in all.

Aside from these new developments in the resort, San Remigio Beach Club is eyeing to also put up more facilities that will enhance the area and attract more guests both local and foreign, said Ynoc.

After the dormitories and the convention center were launched, the resort is now preparing to start the construction of its Sir Anthony Spa and Sauna, Honeymoon suites and a pool which is eyed to be opened in 2010.

A business lounge is also being eyed to provide ease and convenience to business guests who are in need to always get connected through the internet.

The San Remigio Beach Club is a 7.5 hectare property in Baybay, Tambongon in the town of San Remigio in the north side of the province.

Currently, its development and utilization of the whole property is 70 percent developed.

Ynoc said that with the current global crisis which has affected the operations of some players of the country’s hospitality industry, San Remigio Beach Club is strengthening its hold of the market both local and foreign. — Rhia de Pablo

^^ oh really? hehehe, when my sister stayed in Dos Palmas, she asked hotel staff of the Rico Yan incident, and they just smiled :lol:

^^
Details are confidential. I don't actually think that most personnel know the details as well.

@Christian: magkano diyan sa Anawangin? pa-PM naman ng details. Thanks.

boat ride from san antonio zambales = PhP 750.00 (good for 5 persons)
entrance fee = PhP 50.00/person
Accomodation = Free! (just bring your own tent :D)

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ah hehe! i know you're from candelaria, my grandparents are from like 2 towns away :D but since you're a G, and i consider chot my cousin, then yea we could be cousins too :lol:
nope. my mom is from Lucban.

^ ah, akala ko candelaria cos ni-mention mo siya 1 time.. i have some relatives from lucban din but they're distant. baka 3rd or 4th cousins tayo! :cheers:

^ maybe. relatives namin mga oblea, oblefias, obmerga, racelis, esquierres. nakalimutan ko na yung iba hehe.

Gusto ko rin makarating sa Anawangin hehe

Meanwhile:

Sunset in Pagudpud's Saud Beach
(March 13, 2009)

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^^ nakapunta na ko jan, 2005...ganda jan, ang lakas ng alon. hehehe

^^wow dex ang ganda! gusto ko din pumunta jan :D palit tayo :lol:

^^wow dex ang ganda! gusto ko din pumunta jan :D palit tayo :lol:

:lol: :lol:

may kwento ba yang pagudpud ?

yung Tagaytay alam san galing ang pangalan....nag iinum yung mama biglang nakita ang tatay...ang sabi "Tagay tay" "Tagay tay" lol

Dos Palmas & Palawan

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Puerto Galera

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Coming up for the rest of Summer 2009: Baguio, Mt. Pinatubo Trek, P. Galera (again!), & Boracay

^^ wow, the waters look so serene.

re Pagudpud, mukhang biglang lalim ang beach diyan. kumusta ang experience dex. compare mo nga sa Panglao Beach para maimagine ko. :D

^ i believe that's Lake Venado in the Kidapawan side of Mount Apo. :)


the scenery is picture perfect! i wanna go there too. whatever happened to my resolution to skip summer getaway this year. :rant:

^ wasnt pagudpud's saud beach voted the no. 1 beach in Asia recently beating boracay? i wonder if it really is as good as what you see in the pictures.

^ maybe. relatives namin mga oblea, oblefias, obmerga, racelis, esquierres. nakalimutan ko na yung iba hehe.

ang daming oble sa family.. graduate ba sila ng UP? :D

^^ wow, the waters look so serene.

re Pagudpud, mukhang biglang lalim ang beach diyan. kumusta ang experience dex. compare mo nga sa Panglao Beach para maimagine ko. :D



the scenery is picture perfect! i wanna go there too. whatever happened to my resolution to skip summer getaway this year. :rant:

^ wasnt pagudpud's saud beach voted the no. 1 beach in Asia recently beating boracay? i wonder if it really is as good as what you see in the pictures.

Yup, malalim sya compared sa Panglao (Bohol Beach Club) lalo na yung sa harap mismo ng Polaris.

Dinagat Island, Surigao del Norte

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CLUB TARA, BUKAS GRANDE ISLANDS, SURIGAO DEL NORTE

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the pool

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and what to expect from sohoton?

chocolate hills of sohoton? :cheers:

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PANSUKIAN TROPICAL RESORT, SIARGAO ISLAND, SURIGAO DEL NORTE


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^^yung parang pagoda, matagal na ba yan? Kasi parang may napanood ako na isang foreign film tapos ganyan itsura.

i like Siargao now... resorts are high class.

^^yung parang pagoda, matagal na ba yan? Kasi parang may napanood ako na isang foreign film tapos ganyan itsura.

yup matagal na yan @le Reine

more of SURIGAO


www.cloud9surf.com


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Siargao, Surigao

prestine white sand beaches of siargao

Flickr Find:

The snow of the Sahara!

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the white sand paved road of G.L.

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Surigao home of Paradise Islands


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MORE OF SIARGAO, SURIGAO DEL NORTE

FLICKR FIND:



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Lemme ask this question: Are you folks even planning on going to these places this summer? Or, is it just wishful thinking on your part? :dunno:

Lemme ask this question: Are you folks even planning on going to these places this summer? Or, is it just wishful thinking on your part? :dunno:

hmmm i've been to these places. I highly recommend this to everyone. may it be a wishful thinking or not, what matters most is the idea of what's the best summer places in the country aside from boracay,palawan, cebu, etc.

just incase you want to be isolated this summer, this island might be good for you....


KAOB ISLAND, SIARGAO, SURIGAO DEL NORTE


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I never thought na ganyan pala kaganda ang Surigao. Is there any thing that we should be wary of? No offense meant, safe ba diyan? I'm just asking out of ignorance, hope no one would be offended

I never thought na ganyan pala kaganda ang Surigao. Is there any thing that we should be wary of? No offense meant, safe ba diyan? I'm just asking out of ignorance, hope no one would be offended

it's ok but let me inform you that surigao is one of the safest place in mindanao if not the safest. I can assure you to that @le Reine. Peace and Order is never been a question, so nothing to worry about.

^^Thanks. I was just asking 'coz I've heard seen this news last year about Jean Garcia. But anyway, thanks for the clarification.

sigh. so many places to visit, so little time (and not enough budget lol)

:cheers::banana::banana::banana:

Trip na Trip will feature Surigao del Norte this coming Friday, March 27, 2009. Watch out for this!

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^^Thanks. I was just asking 'coz I've heard seen this news last year about Jean Garcia. But anyway, thanks for the clarification.

what happened with jean garcia I guess was a personal thing. It's nothing to do with the peace and order situation of Surigao. napalki lang kasi artist nga siya. :)

;34192946']sigh. so many places to visit, so little time (and not enough budget lol)That's so true. Still thinking where I would go this summer.

That's so true. Still thinking where I would go this summer.

try joining the gawad kalinga, i heard they're doing mindanao this summer, show them what a benevolent queen you are while you travel :D

i also wanna go to siargao.. i think its the most pacific island looking place in the whole PI. those islands almost resemble palau, micronesia, even fiji. oh this country is so blessed to have Asia on one side and the Pacific on the other :D
thanks for sharing those pics.

^^Cloud 9. I think there's a place there that's called Cloud 9.

Yeah, I think I wanna go there when the surfing contests would start. Daming cute dun, for sure. :D

^^Cloud 9. I think there's a place there that's called Cloud 9.

Yeah, I think I wanna go there when the surfing contests would start. Daming cute dun, for sure. :D

I think you better go there Reine in September, in time for the the Bonok Bonok Festival of Surigao. Right after that is the International Surfing Cup in Siargao.

^^Oh that's what i was talking about. That international surfing something... Well, if you would give a red carpet welcome for me, I might hop in. :lol: jk :D Surigao and Siargao Islands are beautiful, I would certainly go there if given the chance. :)

sana payagan ako sa bataan overnight getaway
ng org this summer... sana rin may beach, hahaha...

like ko rin mag beach ngayon. pero last quarter of the year na lang siguro.

The X'celerator-Longest Zipline in Asia

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http://www.outlandadventure.org/

Share Ko lang..:)
My Vacation at Guimaras Island

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here's another proof why davao is synonymous to adventure.

Wakeboarding with Sherilyn

March 25, 2009

For those looking for a new travel destination while learning a new sport, Davao City could well be your next stop! Nandito ang Deca Wakeboard Park, ang bagong venture ni Sherilyn Reyes.

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First, the facts: Deca Wakeboard Park is set out to be the biggest wakeboarding park in Southeast Asia, and Sherilyn Reyes (and her family) will be the ones in charge of managing and operating it. The Wakeboard Park is located at Mintal, Davao City and is just a mere 30 minutes away from the airport.

"Deca Wakeboard Park was named after the company na nag-develop," Sherilyn says. "[The] grand opening will be in May, tapos hopefully, tangkilikin ng mga wakeboarders at ng mga gusto pang mag-wakeboard."

How did Sherilyn get into this business?

Ayon sa aktres, her family is really into wakeboarding. "Tapos itong Wakeboard Park na 'to was built as an amenity to [a] village, instead of 'yung mga golf courses." She continues, "'yung developer na-meet si Paoie, 'yung panganay ko, kasi nagwe-wakeboard kami [and] nag-jo-join ng competition si Pao. Parang nagpaturo yata sa kanila, parang ganoon…Talagang parang itinalaga ng Diyos na ma-offer sa amin itong business na ito."

Ngayong involved na siya dito, Sherilyn is rolling out her ideas to ensure the project’s success. "Isa sa mga plano namin ang mag-hold ng international competition. [Tapos] siguro at the end of the year, or early next year, magbubukas din [ng branch] sa Clark [Pampanga]."

She also reveals plans to build at least 20 units in time for the launch to accommodate tourists and wakeboard enthusiasts who may opt to stay the night at the park.

Wakeboarding sounds fun. Malay mo, si Sherilyn pa mismo ang magturo sa inyo!

Sherilyn Reyes appears every weeknight sa GMA Telebabad in Carlo J. Caparas's Ang Babaeng Hinugot sa Aking Tadyang.

source: http://www.igma.tv/story/5589/Wakeboarding-with-Sherilyn
...

Maganda daw ang Surigao. Very fine ang buhangin. Dapat punta kami dun last year kasama yung isang barkada at ang bayaw niya. Sayang di natuloy.

;34182254']Yup, malalim sya compared sa Panglao (Bohol Beach Club) lalo na yung sa harap mismo ng Polaris.

Kumusta naman ang experience?

Guys, what about accomodation price for those places you've been to. That would somehow help us in deciding where to go. ;)

geograpically Palawan is not part of the Philippines and yes it's true Palawan is not moving in its current location that's why there is no recorded earthquake in that island.



Its more like geologically. Palawan island is way older than the rest of the Philippines and shares floral and faunal affinity, together with Mindoro, with Borneo. Now Not on mainland Palawan but in one of the islands of the Palawan Island group, I'm referring to Calamian island group north of main Palawan Island, there in the island of Busuanga, is a hot spring called Maquinit Hot Springs which suggests geological activities beneath. now not all fault lines generate earthquakes, but I think this geologic point is the one that slowly pushes the Palawan plate if you might call it, to drift towards the South China Sea.:)

Another Worldclass Accomodation from a Worldclass Destination: SIARGAO

this is the one featured at Trip na Trip of ABS-CBN last friday:

from
http://bayudbeachresort.com/the-resort.html

THE NEW BAYUD BEACH RESORT, SIARGAO

ANOTHER WORLD CLASS RESORT IN SIARGAO!:cheers::cheers:

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more pics to come......

More of Bayud Beach Resort: Siargao, Surigao

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Just curious....are there any nude/clothing optional beaches in the Philippines? :dunno:

^^ :no: bawal sabi ng mga pari...:D

^^ :lol: O baka bawal dahil para sa mga pari lang. :naughty:

^^ :lol::hilarious: where's the real kimber??:eek::lol:

speaking of naked, i managed to browse two pages back and saw a photo of a "naked island"... baka dun pwede...:D

:lol::hilarious where's the real kimber??:eek::lol:

:lol: I had to say that in Tagalog because it didn't sound funny enough in English. :colgate:

^^ i also noticed your sense of humor is more evident tonight, is it the hair??:naughty::lol::nocrook:

:cheers:

^^ Maybe. ;) Just like the saying goes; "Blonds have more fun," right? :lol:

When we learn to get rid of our balikbayan box way of thinking; then, and only then, will we be a backpacker friendly nation. :lol:

Experience Donsol
All Photos from Donsol EcoTour -- http://donsolecotour.com
Tour packages here (http://www.donsolecotour.com/tour_packages.htm)

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^^ hay ganda naman jan, sana makapunta ako hehehe...

si PGMA, asa Shangri La Boracay nung weekend..sosyal

whoaahhh...these photos make me wanna cry! i'm thrilled to see how this once hunted super fish is now taken care of and adored. i hope their habitat will remain clean and pristine...free of pollutants that will drive it away.

I know, right.. a baby whale shark was recently rescued off the shores of Donsol. That means Donsol is not just a feeding place but may also be a breeding ground for these gentle giants...

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Read story here (http://www.panda.org/wwf_news/news/?158503/Tiny-whale-shark-gives-clues-to-sea-giants-behaviour)

^^ Good point there. :lol:

^^wow ang cute naman...
its really a good sign na mailinis at abundant yong lugar :)

^^ This upholds the assumption that the coasts of donsol may be the only known breeding ground for whale sharks in world.

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super ganda ng mga pictures mo. :applause: gusto ko silang lahat. :applause:

gusto ko rin yang nasa ibabaw ko.:D sarap naman ng posisyun ko dahil nasa ilalim(bottom) nya. :D :lol:

^^Oo nga. Ang gaganda nga at malinaw. Christian, PS ba gamit mo? If yes, anong model and brand?

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BAGUIO (escape the summer heat)
and
GALERA (embrace the summer heat)

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May post processing ba yung mga night pics? Walang noise....malinis... ano gamit mo?

I'm torn between
BAGUIO (escape the summer heat)
and
GALERA (embrace the summer heat)

GALERA / beach destination ako dyan.....chicwatch! consider it the
Sizzling Summer Heat :)

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Vacationing soon? Ten Tipid tips to make the most out of it

With school out and the Holy Week break coming up, the usual question is, “Where will you be this Holy Week?” Or “What will you do this summer?”

Whether it’s to the beach, the mountains or the city you’re headed for (or staying put in), here are some ways to save money on your vacation as shared by frequent travelers:

1. Book and buy your plane tickets online. You may be able to get better rates online. And if you get the no-frills ticket (no meals, non-refundable, non-rebookable, with no check-in baggage), you will get even better rates. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines offer special promos for those booking and buying their tickets online early.

2. Make a checklist of all things you need to bring. Don’t forget stuff like camera batteries, cellphone charger, an extra memory card, hat, sunblock, etcetera. These things may cost you more if you buy them at your destination.

3. Research on the places worth visiting in your destination. Plan your itinerary for each day to save on gas or transportation fare. It will also clue you in on where to eat, shop, get a massage, and so on at reasonable prices. Check out places you can get in for free, such as museums and art galleries, parks, etc.

4. Have enough cash with you and bring your credit card as well. It can be a hassle looking for an ATM when you’re in a remote place like the beach. Abroad, you may also get better foreign exchange rates by withdrawing local currency from your bank account using an ATM rather than having your money exchanged at the hotel. A credit card, on the other hand, will make it easier for you to make purchases and settle hotel bills.

5. Stay at a hotel that offers complimentary breakfast and free Internet access. This will save you a lot of pesos.

6. Bring snacks. Buying snacks at convenience stores will cost a lot more. And don’t raid the mini-ref in your hotel room. Good healthy snacks to bring include peanuts, trail mix, crackers, and cereal.

7. Buy pasalubong at the public market, rather than the mall or airport pasalubong counters. You’ll get the freshest stuff at the most affordable prices. In Baguio, strawberries and broccoli are best bought at the public market. In Cebu, head to the palengke for danggit and dried mangoes. Another plus: at public markets, you can bargain and make tawad.

8. Instead of patronizing the tourist-y places, go where the locals go and eat where they eat. Food in places frequented by locals are usually delicious and cheap.

9. Walk more instead of taking public transport. You’ll see more sights, put in some exercise time, and save money with just one effort.

10. Make sure your car is in tiptop condition. A flat tire, a conked engine, and an aircon running low on freon will not only inconvenience you; these will bore a hole in your pocket as well. Before you leave, check that your car is in good condition.

Have a great vacation!

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^^Oo nga. Ang gaganda nga at malinaw. Christian, PS ba gamit mo? If yes, anong model and brand?

Great Captures !
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thanks!

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^^ Nice set Kimber...

Let me comment on that...

1. No frills ticket. Be sure to bring a food on board. Para hindi mainggit pag tsibugan time na.

2. Accessories. Don't even think of buring them at your destination. Too much hassle.

3. Know your destination indeed. Especially if it's a foreign trip with very few locals who can speak Engligh. Read reviews and firsthand experiences. You'll be amazed to find out yourself if those reviews are actually over- or underrating the place.

4. Credit card. Some people suggest not bringing along your credit. If you are travelling overseas, I suggest you bring at least one. For contingency purposes.

7. Pasalubong. Better yet, don't buy any pasalubong at all.

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Languyon River(white sand), Davao Oriental

Languyon river is located in Bagangga. btw, ako kumuha nyan....

Do you really get a a better airfare if you book and buy your ticket in the Philippines?

There are places in the Philippines who doesn't take credit cards and there are also places even in Manila who won't accept foreign creditcards or debit cards, I'm always leary in bringing cash with me which is hard while in the Philippines. Any good tips on how one can be safe with their cash, I don't think i would be comfy leaving anything valuable in the hotel rooms, I guess you can ask not to open the room or leave a "do not distrube" sign outside your door so no hotel staff would come in. I think some hotels have safe inside right? I think I remember Shangrila has safe inside the room but I am not 100% sure.

^^ Isn't it the same wherever you are as long as you can access their (PAL and Cebu Pac's) websites? The discounted rates are only available through credit. Yup, not by cash. :ohno:

In general, the rates are cheaper if your flight is in the middle of the week and either very early in the morning or late in the evening. Not all seats are available at a discounted rate so it pays to book early.

^^^^ dunno, i've never flown internationally with PAL and when i'm in the Philippines I just buy it at T2 office instead of elsewhere.

Whenever I check PAL's website, just to check it, it always piss me off so I usually give up. I have not tried Cebu Pacific website though.

^^ I see. I guess you'd have to be more patient if you want to avail of the discount. :D Not all international destinations are covered by the way but discounted rates are available for domestic flights and for some select destinations like Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, Shanghai, Osaka, Taipei, Honolulu, Vancouver, etc...

They'd charge full if you purchase it at their ticketing offices or over the counter.

From the Cebu Pacific website...

Here is the complete list of destinations included in the latest promo offering of Cebu Pacific:

Domestic

P188
- Manila to Cebu, Iloilo, Laoag, Legazpi, Naga or Tuguegarao
- Manila to Busuanga, Cauayan (Isabela) or San Jose (Mindoro)
- Cebu to Dumaguete
P488
- Manila to Bacolod, Boracay (Caticlan), Kalibo or Puerto Princesa
- Manila to Roxas, Tacloban or Tagbilaran
- Manila to Calbayog, Catarman or Virac
- Cebu to Bacolod, Boracay (Caticlan), Butuan, Cagayan de Oro or Cotabato
- Cebu to Dipolog, General Santos, Iloilo, Ozamiz or Puerto Princesa
- Cebu to Surigao, Tacloban or Zamboanga
- Davao to Zamboanga

P788
- Cebu to Clark, Davao, Legazpi or Siargao
- Davao to Iloilo

P1,188
- Manila to Butuan, Cotabato, Cagayan de Oro, Dipolog, General Santos or Zamboanga

NOTE:
-All domestic promo fares listed above are all-inclusive of government taxes, you only need to add P200 if travelling with check-in baggage.
- Sale Period: March 25-31, 2009
- Travel Period: June 1-December 31, 2009

International

P799
- Manila to Kaohsiung, Kota Kinabalu or Taipei
- Clark to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Macau or Singapore

1,299
- Manila to Hong Kong or Macau
- Cebu to Singapore

P1,799
- Manila to Bangkok, Guangzhou, Ho Chi Minh or Singapore
- Cebu to Hong Kong

P2,799
- Manila to Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur or Shanghai

P2,999
- Manila to Osaka

NOTE:
- All international promo fares listed above are exclusive of government taxes
- Add P200 if travelling with check-in baggage. (except Manila to Osaka)
- Sale Period: March 25-31, 2009
- Travel Period: June 1-December 31, 2009

Less is more. Fly to more destinations for less with Cebu Pacific’s Seat Sale. So what are you waiting for? Book your flights now.

From the Philippine Airlines website:

Our online booking now features a fully automated facility called “Calendar Pricing,” which immediately displays the lowest fare available over a seven-day range – three days before and three days after the planned travel date – thus allowing travelers to decide quickly when it is most convenient and cheapest to fly.

You can book flights and buy tickets for your family members and friends.

Low ROUND TRIP Fiesta (Economy) class fares available online. Limited seats available!!! Fares do not include surcharges and fees.

If and when the system does not quote the desired fare, available seats for that fare may have all been taken at time of booking. The system will then quote the next lowest fare for your desired flight itinerary.

For complete fare conditions, click on the Fare Rules during the online booking process to read through all the applicable fares and conditions.

So hurry!!! Book and buy your tickets now!!!

Bangkok to Manila

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Guam to Manila

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Hong Kong to Manila

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Honolulu to Manila

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o From the United States, travel is permitted from Sunday to Wednesday; Permitted from Monday to Thursday
o Permitted from 24 December to 31 May on the outbound travel
o Extension of ticket validity is not permitted
o Valid only for sale through the internet

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For only USD704 (THWEB2M) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
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Minimum of 6 days and maximum of 2 months stay
o Permitted from 01 to 30 June 2009 on the outbound travel
o Extension of ticket validity is not permitted
o Valid for sale and ticketing on or before 30 June 2009
o No Mileage Accrual
o Valid only for sale through the internet

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For only USD610 (UWEB2M) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
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o Extension of ticket validity is not permitted
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Jakarta to Manila

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Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
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Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
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Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
o
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No mileage accrual
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Las Vegas to Vancouver

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For only USD 208 (UAP21DNR) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
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Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 7 days stay
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Travel is permitted on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Fridays/Saturdays
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Advance purchase of 21 days is required
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Travel is not permitted on 02 September 2009 or 12-14 October 2009 or 11 November 2009 originating Las Vegas outbound
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Extension of Ticket validity is not permitted
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No Mileage accrual. Upgrade Travel Certificate and Service Class Upgrade not permitted
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For only USD 350 (KAP7D) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
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Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 30 days stay
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Los Angeles or San Francisco to Manila

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For only USD 950 (KKX30WEB) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
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Minimum of 6 days and maximum of 30 days stay
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Travel from Los Angeles or San Francisco is permitted from 16 March to 23 May 2009 on the outbound sector
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Extension of ticket validity is not permitted
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Valid for sale and ticketing until 23 May 2009
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For only USD 978 (KLWEB30) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
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Minimum of 6 days and maximum of 30 days stay
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Travel from Los Angeles or San Francisco is permitted from 21 August to 06 November 2009 or 12 January to 15 March 2010 on the outbound sector
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Travel from the US is permitted Sunday to Wednesday and Manila is permitted on Monday to Thursday
o
Ticketing must be completed at least 7 days before departure
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Valid for sale on or before 15 March 2010
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o
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For only USD 1,052 (XKXWEB30) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 6 days and maximum of 30 days stay
o
Travel from Los Angeles or San Francisco is permitted from 07 to 27 November 2009 or 30 December 2009 to 11 January 2010 on the outbound sector
o
Travel from the US is permitted Sunday to Wednesday and Manila is permitted on Monday to Thursday
o
Extension of ticket validity is not permitted
o
Valid for sale and ticketing until 15 November 2009
o
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For only USD 1,064 (XLXWEB45) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 6 days and maximum of 45 days stay
o
Travel from Los Angeles or San Francisco is permitted from 12 January to 15 March 2009 on the outbound sector
o
Travel from the US is permitted Sunday to Wednesday and Manila is permitted on Monday to Thursday
o
Extension of ticket validity is not permitted
o
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Macau to Manila

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For only MOP 470 (PMFMNWEB) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
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Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
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For sale, ticketing and travel until 29 March 2010
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Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
o
Non upgradeable/non endorseable/Forfeited if ticket is unused/not combinable
o
Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
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No meals/no amenities
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No Mabuhay Lounge access regardless of membership level
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No mileage accrual
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Seating at the rear of the plane
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Manila to Bangkok

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For only USD 58 (PAL EconoLight with PWEB fare basis) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
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Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
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For sale, ticketing and travel until 29 March 2010
o
Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
o
Non upgradeable/non endorseable/Forfeited if ticket is unused/not combinable
o
Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
o
No meals/no amenities
o
No Mabuhay Lounge access regardless of membership level
o
No mileage accrual
o
Seating at the rear of the plane
o
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* For only USD 138 (TEESALE) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o No mileage accrual
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Ticket is non-refundable
o Rebooking permitted at a charge of USD50 per transaction
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Extension of ticket validity is not permitted

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Manila to Beijing

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Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
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Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
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o
Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
o
No meals/no amenities
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o
No mileage accrual
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Seating at the rear of the plane
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Manila to Guam

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For only USD 365 (BPR45D) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
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Minimum of 4 days and maximum of 45 days stay
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Extension of ticket validity is not permitted

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Minimum of 3 days and maximum of 8 days stay
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Ticket is non-refundable

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Manila to Hong Kong

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For only USD 48 (PAL EconoLight with PWEB fare basis) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
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For sale, ticketing and travel until 29 March 2010
o
Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
o
Non upgradeable/non endorseable/Forfeited if ticket is unused/not combinable
o
Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
o
No meals/no amenities
o
No Mabuhay Lounge access regardless of membership level
o
No mileage accrual
o
Seating at the rear of the plane
o
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For only USD138 (T8WEBHK) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
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Travel is permitted from 08 January to 25 December 2009 on the outbound travel
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Tickets must be purchased at least 7 days before departure
o
Inbound travel not permitted from 15 to 24 December 2009
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Ticket is non refundable
o
No mileage accrual
o
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For only USD162 (EEE8DHK) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o
No Mileage Accrual

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Manila to Honolulu

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For only USD502 (EWEB3MP) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 3 days and maximum of 3 months stay
o
Travel is permitted from 01 April to 31 August 2009 on the outbound travel
o
Tickets must be issued on or before 31 August 2009
o
Extension of ticket validity is not permitted
o No mileage accrual
o
Valid only for sale through the internet

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For only USD706 (VHWEB6MP) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 3 days and maximum of 6 months stay
o
Travel is permitted from 16 March to 31 August 2009 or 16 December 2009 to 31 January 2010 on the outbound travel
o
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Manila to Jakarta

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For only USD 48 (PAL EconoLight with PWEB fare basis) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o
For sale, ticketing and travel until 29 March 2010
o
Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
o
Non upgradeable/non endorseable/Forfeited if ticket is unused/not combinable
o
Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
o
No meals/no amenities
o
No Mabuhay Lounge access regardless of membership level
o
No mileage accrual
o
Seating at the rear of the plane
o
Valid only for sale through the internet

*
For only USD 138 (TEESALE) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o Ticket is non-refundable
o
No Mileage Accrual

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Manila to Los Angeles or San Francisco

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For only USD766 (BLWEB6MP) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 7 days and maximum of 6 months stay
o
Travel from Manila is permitted from 01 February to 15 March and 01 September to 15 December on the outbound travel
o
Valid only for sale through the internet
o
Extension of ticket validity is not permitted

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Manila to Macau

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For only USD 58 (PAL EconoLight with PWEB fare basis) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o
For sale, ticketing and travel until 29 March 2010
o
Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
o
Non upgradeable/non endorseable/Forfeited if ticket is unused/not combinable
o
Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
o
No meals/no amenities
o
No Mabuhay Lounge access regardless of membership level
o
No mileage accrual
o
Seating at the rear of the plane
o
Valid only for sale through the internet

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For only USD134 (TWEBMO) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o
No mileage accrual
o
Ticket is non-refundable
o
Valid only for sale through the internet

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Manila to Saigon

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For only USD 48 (PAL EconoLight with PWEB fare basis) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o
For sale, ticketing and travel until 29 March 2010
o
Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
o
Non upgradeable/non endorseable/Forfeited if ticket is unused/not combinable
o
Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
o
No meals/no amenities
o
No Mabuhay Lounge access regardless of membership level
o
No mileage accrual
o
Seating at the rear of the plane
o
Valid only for sale through the internet

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Manila to Singapore

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For only USD 48 (PAL EconoLight with PWEB fare basis) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o
For sale, ticketing and travel until 29 March 2010
o
Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
o
Non upgradeable/non endorseable/Forfeited if ticket is unused/not combinable
o
Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
o
No meals/no amenities
o
No Mabuhay Lounge access regardless of membership level
o
No mileage accrual
o
Seating at the rear of the plane
o
Valid only for sale through the internet

*
For only USD 138 (TEESALE) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o
Ticket is non-refundable
o
No mileage accrual

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Manila to Shanghai

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For only USD 98 (PWEBNSHA) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o
For sale, ticketing and travel until 29 March 2010
o
Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
o
Non upgradeable/non endorseable/Forfeited if ticket is unused/not combinable
o
Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
o
No meals/no amenities
o
No Mabuhay Lounge access regardless of membership level
o
No mileage accrual
o
Seating at the rear of the plane
o
Valid only for sale through the internet

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Manila to Taipei

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For only USD 68 (PAL EconoLight with PWEB fare basis) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o
For sale, ticketing and travel until 29 March 2010
o
Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
o
Non upgradeable/non endorseable/Forfeited if ticket is unused/not combinable
o
Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
o
No meals/no amenities
o
No Mabuhay Lounge access regardless of membership level
o
No mileage accrual
o
Seating at the rear of the plane
o
Valid only for sale through the internet

*
For only USD134 (T8WEBTW) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o
Travel is permitted from 08 January to 25 December 2009 on the outbound travel
o
Ticket must be purchased at least 7 days before departure
o
Inbound travel not eprmitted from 15 to 24 December 2009
o
Ticket is non-refundable
o
No mileage accrual
o
Valid for sale through the internet

*
For only USD 138 (TEESALE) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o No mileage accrual
o Ticket is non-refundable

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Manila to Xiamen

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o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 3 months stay

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Melbourne or Sydney to Manila

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o
Maximum of 35 days stay
o
7 days advance purchase
o
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Saigon to Manila

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For only USD 78 (PSGNWEB) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o
For sale, ticketing and travel until 29 March 2010
o
Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
o
Non upgradeable/non endorseable/Forfeited if ticket is unused/not combinable
o
Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
o
No meals/no amenities
o
No Mabuhay Lounge access regardless of membership level
o
No mileage accrual
o
Seating at the rear of the plane
o
Valid only for sale through the internet

*
For only USD138 (T8VNWEB) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum 8 days stay
o
Ticket is non refundable
o
No Mileage Accrual
o
Valid for sale through the internet

*
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o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum 8 days stay
o
No Mileage Accrual
o
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Singapore to Manila

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For only SGD 72 (PSINNWEB) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o
For sale, ticketing and travel until 29 March 2010
o
Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
o
Non upgradeable/non endorseable/Forfeited if ticket is unused/not combinable
o
Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
o
No meals/no amenities
o
No Mabuhay Lounge access regardless of membership level
o
No mileage accrual
o
Seating at the rear of the plane
o
Valid only for sale through the internet

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Shanghai to Manila

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For only CNY 870 (PSHANWEB) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o
For sale, ticketing and travel until 29 March 2010
o
Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
o
Non upgradeable/non endorseable/Forfeited if ticket is unused/not combinable
o
Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
o
No meals/no amenities
o
No Mabuhay Lounge access regardless of membership level
o
No mileage accrual
o
Seating at the rear of the plane
o
Valid only for sale through the internet

*
For only CNY 1,800 (E14PVWEB) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 3 days and maximum of 14 days stay
o
No mileage accrual
o
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Taipei to Manila

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For only TWD 2,389 (PTPENWEB) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 8 days stay
o
For sale, ticketing and travel until 29 March 2010
o
Ticket is non-refundable and non-rebookable
o
Non upgradeable/non endorseable/Forfeited if ticket is unused/not combinable
o
Free baggage allowance is 15 kgs.
o
No meals/no amenities
o
No Mabuhay Lounge access regardless of membership level
o
No mileage accrual
o
Seating at the rear of the plane
o
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Xiamen to Manila

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o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 90 days stay
o
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Vancouver to Las Vegas

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For only CAD 208 (UAP21DNR) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 7 days stay
o
Travel is permitted on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Fridays/Saturdays
o
Advance purchase of 21 days is required
o
Travel is not permitted on 10-11 October 2009 or 07-08 November 2009 originating Vancouver outbound
o
Extension of Ticket validity is not permitted
o
No Mileage accrual. Upgrade Travel Certificate and Service Class Upgrade not permitted
o
Ticket is non-refundable

*
For only CAD 350 (KAP7D) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 2 days and maximum of 30 days stay
o
Advance purchase of 7 days is required
o
Extension of Ticket validity is not permitted
o
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Vancouver to Manila

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For only CAD1,056 (QL1MWEBC) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 3 days and maximum of 1 month stay
o
Travel is permitted from 07 January to 24 May 2009 on the outbound travel
o
Extension of ticketing validity is not permitted
o
Ticket is non refundable
o
Valid for sale through the internet

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For only CAD1,110 (QLPR1MC) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 3 days and maximum of 1 month stay
o
Travel is permitted from 07 January to 24 May 2009 on the outbound travel
o
Extension of ticketing validity is not permitted
o
Ticket is non refundable

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For only CAD1,344 (MK1MWEBC) plus taxes and applicable surcharges
o
Minimum of 3 days and maximum of 1 month stay
o
Travel is permitted from 25 May to 22 June or from 03 July to 31 August 2009 on the outbound travel
o
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o
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o
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Galing ng mga kuha mo Xtian. :okay:

wow, sobrang mura ng mga ticket na yan! grabe

Yup, sabi nga ng mga tour operators now is the best time to travel dahil bagsak-presyo... Kaya byahe na habang murang-murang pa. :cheers:

parang sarap pumunta sa Beijing, Shanghai o Saigon :D

I created this thread 4 months ago in the Travel & Geography forum to promote the philippines.

(Some damn Breathtaking) Philippines Travel Pictures
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=759378

Common guys and girls, contribute to the thread (Some damn Breathtaking) Philippines Travel Pictures. Anybody can post, but you must only post good quality philippine pictures. You can even repost philippine pictures found from Philippine Travel and Tourism Industry Thread, Hotels and Resorts in the Philippines Thread, Philippine Beach Destinations Thread and so on.

Post Philippine pictures to this link
(Some damn Breathtaking) Philippines Travel Pictures
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=759378

The thais, the malaysians, the indonesians, the europeans promote there countries why not you filipinos promote the Philippines through pictures.

^^ wow!!:okay: were you the one who took those?
thanks for sharing... although it took me a few minutes to see them all--theyre too big...:D

:cheers:

^^ those were nice pictures but too many in a page it could cause a computer to drag down, someone suggested to lessen it but was not heeded.

the map didn't even mention Davao

;34424134']I know, right.. a baby whale shark was recently rescued off the shores of Donsol. That means Donsol is not just a feeding place but may also be a breeding ground for these gentle giants...



marami bang krills (sp?) sa Donsol? sana mabuhay yung baby shark. the good thing is...locals have developed this concern for environment that they never before had. instead of hunting for sharks, they can now use their skills in spotting sharks for tourists' viewing pleasure. i'd love to visit the place in the future.

I created this thread 4 months ago in the Travel & Geography forum to promote the philippines.

(Some damn Breathtaking) Philippines Travel Pictures
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=759378

Common guys and girls, contribute to the thread (Some damn Breathtaking) Philippines Travel Pictures. Anybody can post, but you must only post good quality philippine pictures. You can even repost philippine pictures found from Philippine Travel and Tourism Industry Thread, Hotels and Resorts in the Philippines Thread, Philippine Beach Destinations Thread and so on.

Post Philippine pictures to this link
(Some damn Breathtaking) Philippines Travel Pictures
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=759378

The thais, the malaysians, the indonesians, the europeans promote there countries why not you filipinos promote the Philippines through pictures.

we owe you for promoting the getaway destinations of the country. i enjoyed looking at your photos. especially the Terraces and El nido photos. El nido lools like Halong Bay of Vietnam with those towering limestone formations. you've travelled the country more than most of us locals do. :okay:

Yup, sabi nga ng mga tour operators now is the best time to travel dahil bagsak-presyo... Kaya byahe na habang murang-murang pa. :cheers:

kaso wala ako sa pinas para makuha ko yang promo na yan. Mahal pa rin ang pagpunta diyan para bumili ng ticket para papunta ng shanghai, saigon at Beijing he he

^ naks. pareho pa destination natin. :lol:

Who's going to bangkok? group trip to bangkok?

Who's going to bangkok? group trip to bangkok?

bangkok ba destination mo this summer?:cheers:

White sand beaches in Dipolog and Dapitan Cities, ZANORTE, Philippines

Selinog Island

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5-star Dakak Park and Beach Resort

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Aliguay Island

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Pinahon Island

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Bitoon Beach

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Maja Beach Resort in Gutalac

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ZANORTE PROMOTIONAL VIDEO

G0r8gL-6d1k

WATCH OUT FOR MORE TOURIST SPOTS IN ZANORTE!

Come and Visit ZaNorte, Philippines:banana:

^^

naku! ang ganda din ng Zanorte ah! :cheers:

Bataan.... (dambana ng kagitingan, bagac beach and set ng GMA-Zorro)
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SIARGAO, PHILIPPINES


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I can feel the intensity!


world peace

^^ yung 1st pic sa Siargao parang nasa Vietnam

^^

coz parang pagoda inspired ang design...:lol::lol::D

^^ yup pagoda pero nipa yung ginamit na roofing

naalala ko rin yung movie "apocalypse now" (pero sa pinas' din shooting nun)

I can feel the intensity!


world peace

This is what they call... Cloud 9!

The Islands of Matnog, Sorsogon
Photos by Aaron (http://picasaweb.google.com/ExpEntertainment)

Calintaan Island

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Subic Island

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Wakeboarding enthusiasts! Check this out! :okay:

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I see you changed the thread's title.. cool!!

^^ Yeah, since their summer in the Philippines is different from our summer here in the northern hemisphere, and also different from the summer in the southern hemisphere. Plus, I don't think we should just restrict it to summer vacations, we can also post other seasons that we happen to take vacations in. :okay:

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Wow. Is this what they call the Sarimanok?

hehe, nope, we also thought it was one, until i recalled seeing a photo from an encyclopedia, confirmed by googling, it was indeed a golden pheasant. as it turns out there's no real sarimanok, mythical lang daw, hehe

Zambales surfing

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Virgin Beach Resort
19 April 2009

if u're looking for a stress-free summer destination, mag virgin na :okay:

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Kalinawan Resort
Samal Island

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Marc Nelson trying to rock climb in Kalinawan

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zipline in Kalinawan

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Busdac Island, Bacacay, Albay
Photos by Beni Cruz (http://www.flickr.com/photos/32509122@N04/)

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Poctoy beach,Torrijos,Marinduque

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SUV111's Bacolod/Negros Occ. SUMMER ESCAPE this 2009
It Can Be Yours Too .... :okay::okay:



Danjungan Island- A Marine Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary

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Punta Bulata White Beach Resort
Cauayan, Negros Occ.

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^^the best of southern negros

Surigao Del Norte
Summer Olympiks 2009
Schedule of Activities

May 4

"BANDAHAN SA TAG-INIT"
Battle of the Bands 2009
Venue: Gen Luna

May 4-6

Beach Football Cup
Skim Boarding Challenge & Clinic
Venue: Gen Luna

May 9-10

Gov. Robert Ace Barbers Invitational Mountain Bike Challenge 2009
Venue: Dapa & Gen Luna

May 10

"Search for SIARGAO SUMMER BODS 2009"
Venue: Gen Luna Boulevard

May 11

Launching of the "1st Gov Robert Ace Barbers
Inter-Municipality Basketball Tournament 2009"
& Beach Volleyball Challenge 2009 (Siargao Island)
Venue: Gen Luna Municipal Gymnasium

May 12

"SAJAW SIARGAO SA TAG-ARAW"
Modern Dance (Hip-hop) OPen Competition
Venue: Gen Luna Boulevard

May 11-14

Siargao International Women's Surfing Cup 2009
Venue: Cloud 9, Catangnan, Gen Luna

Beach Volleyball Man & Women's Cup
Venue: Gen Luna Boulevard

May 16

Launching of the "1st Gov Robert Ace Barbers
Inter-Municipality Basketball Tournament 2009"
& Beach Volleyball Challenge 2009 (Mainland)
Venue: City Gymnasium, Surigao City

May 16-17

Sen. Robert Z. Barbers Memorial Cup
"Bankarera 2009"
Venue: Mabua, Surigao City

May 18-20

Cloud 9 Masters Cup 2009
Venue: Cloud 9, Catangnan, Gen Luna


Sponsors:

Provincial Government of Surigao Del Norte
Municipal Government of General Luna, SDN
Department Of Tourism
Events Manila

Guess where?

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Buntod Sand Bar
Masbate City, Masbate
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Ticao Island Resort
Ticao Island, Masbate
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Beach in Esperanza, Masbate
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Avila's Island
Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate
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Sometimes, I'm thankful that Philippine tourism isn't as big as Thailand. I can't imagine these beautiful beaches to be crowded with tourists. I don't want all beaches to be like Boracay.

However, I hope that these would be at least easily accessible to the local tourists.

Sometimes, I'm thankful that Philippine tourism isn't as big as Thailand. I can't imagine these beautiful beaches to be crowded with tourists. I don't want all beaches to be like Boracay.

However, I hope that these would be at least easily accessible to the local tourists.

^I agree 100% :okay:

^^ Include me too:). 101% agree.

Guimaras
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CALICOAN ISLAND, GUIUAN, EASTERN SAMAR

The newest beach destination and surfing haven in the Visayas.

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One thing I've noticed, we don't have that much width to our beaches (from the waterline to the treeline or some other boundary). We have the length, not the width.

One thing I've noticed, we don't have that much width to our beaches (from the waterline to the treeline or some other boundary). We have the length, not the width.

Depends on which beach you mean Kiretoce. Hehe. But maybe one good reason for that is in the Philippines we have coconuts and many other sand-growing and saltwater resistant species of plants. That explains why the beach is almost always lined with trees a few meters from the coast. Hehe. Also, another major geological reason is that we are composed of small islands and naturally, bigger islands have greater tendencies to accumulate sand as these bigger islands are also mostly older ones. Geologically and relatively speaking, of course, our volcanic and subsequently coral islands are younger .

I wouldn't trade off our beaches though for any other place's.:cheers:

EDEN ISLAND RESORT & SPA
Hinobaan, Negros Occidental

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Mactan Coast, Cebu
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Lets put in here something raw..

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Bataan.... (dambana ng kagitingan, bagac beach and set ng GMA-Zorro)

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Why are there barb wire fences in front of the resort beach? HUH??? :doh:

Guess where?

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saan po yan? ganda!:cheers::)

Why are there barb wire fences in front of the resort beach? HUH??? :doh:

vendors maybe????

25 April 2009

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Pano
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saan po yan? ganda!:cheers::)

cabo beach, coron:banana:

^^ nope, ambulant vendors roam around there.... i think its because there are times they have to close the beach, there's a sign there saying if the water is fine for swimming or if its dangerous.... alam nyo naman pinoy, mapilit, kaya siguro ginawang barb wire yan.... AFAIK nasa balita yang beach na yan nitong April, may nalunod dahil lumakas ang waves...

Porto Fino, Mactan Island

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Dahican-Mati, Davao Oriental


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Pearl Farm Resort-Davao

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Samal Dream Resort

Bravo Davao! you are so blessed.

Imperial Water Park Resort & Spa with the EGI condos - Mactan Is., Cebu

flickr pic by @Sean.Caco

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davao is beautiful

SAUD, PAGUDPUD

Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte
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from flickr by diamonds in the soles of her shoes

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from flickr by Yaki!

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^^wow great pics..:okay:
sana ipreserve nila yan...:)

SSC-Davao Summer EB May 17 @ Pearl Farm Beach Resort

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LANGUB BEACH GARDEN RESORT
Sipalay City, Negros Occidental
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SIPALAY CITY

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San Victor Island
Baganga, Davao Oriental

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Been to Pearl Farm. It's a paradise...

It's like heaven on earth!

Been to Pearl Farm. It's a paradise...

It's like heaven on earth!

For me, the whole Island City Garden of Samal was even more interesting. :cheers:

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Originally Posted by diehardbisdak
...view from Maribago Beach Resort (background: Imperial Hotel and EGI Hotel & Condo)
pic by @donalrey of flickr

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Hayy...:master::master::master::master:
malulula ka sa ganda ng Pilipinas...

Cagbalete Island, Quezon

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Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu

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CALICOAN ISLAND, EASTERN SAMAR

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^^ whoa.. astig... i suggest sana yung mga pics may info din as to how to go there... :)

^^
You can visit the below websites for more information and pictures.. :D

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CALICOAN ISLAND, EASTERN SAMAR

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Another surfn destination in the country. :cheers:

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Actually matagal ng dinadayo ang Calicoan...Pero medyo kulang lang sa exposure..:)

Visit Bantayan Island, Cebu

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Here's a larger version and full text of the news item published in Philippine Daily Inquirer yesterday, July 5, 2009.

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^^Caramoan lures more ‘castaways’ from Israel (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20090705-213893/Caramoan-lures-more-castaways-from-Israel)

By Volt Contreras
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:45:00 07/05/2009

Filed Under: Television, Entertainment (general)


MANILA, Philippines—A piece of paradise in Bicolandia continues to draw an international cast of castaways.

Like the French and the Bulgarians before them, Israelis have shot their own version of the popular reality TV show “Survivor” on the Caramoan peninsula in Camarines Sur, opening this tropical Eden to a larger global audience and tourism market.

“For Israelis, it’s a view they won’t see anywhere else,” said Guy Hameiri, CEO of the production outfit Reif Hameiri, in an interview last month at the company offices in Tel Aviv.

“We were overwhelmed when we saw the location, and I’m sure it will be very tempting for our audience to go see it themselves,” Hameiri said.

Show producer Gregory Bekerman observed that “the Philippines has a certain kind of green that I haven’t seen anywhere [else].”

He said he would return to the Philippines in September to scout for another site for future “Survivor” seasons.

“It’s paradise” captured through 22 cameras and some 3,000 hours of raw footage, Bekerman said.

The challenge now is to squeeze those amazing shots into 40 hour-long episodes.

A popular TV reality game show produced in many countries, “Survivor” isolates its contestants in the wilderness to compete for cash and prizes. They are divided into tribes and they vote off other contestants until only one is left.

$7 million

The two production executives updated Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano and a number of Manila-based journalists on the project during Durano’s official trip to Israel late last month.

A dramatic, minute-long teaser of the Caramoan episodes featuring sweeping aerial shots of beaches, cliffs and lush forest hills, with cutaways to local wildlife and colorful flora, was shown during the briefing.

The Israeli production, which Hameiri said cost some $7 million, conducted the Caramoan shoot from March to April.

It brought from Israel 20 contestants and a crew of around 120, and hired some 300 Filipino support personnel (about 80 from Manila and the rest from Camarines Sur).

The show—the third Israeli season of “Survivor”—will premiere in Israel in October.

The first two, which were shot in the Dominican Republic and Panama, had between 700,000 and 1 million viewers, covering a 40-percent share of the TV audience, Hameiri said.

But unlike the first two seasons where the shows’ title cited only the name of an island or region (“Survivor Caribbean” for the Dominican Republic shoot and “Survivor Pearl Island” for Panama), the Caramoan episodes will recognize the host country itself.

‘Very big thing’

“This season will be called ‘Survivor Philippines,’ so there is no question where it was shot,” Bekerman said.

He said it was the first time the show would be named after the host country “because, as we said, the place is so unique and it was a very big adventure to go there.”

“So it must be a very big thing for you,” Bekerman said, turning to Durano during the meeting arranged by Philippine Ambassador to Israel Petronila Garcia.

The French were the first to “discover” Caramoan as an ideal “Survivor” locale early in 2008. They closed Gota Beach to the public for weeks under the guise of what the provincial government then called “massive developments” at the local resort.

Though officially a secret, the French project nevertheless started a buzz that would eventually boost Caramoan’s reputation as the “next Boracay.”

In May, the Bulgarians also started shooting their edition of “Survivor” there.

Unique balance

Bekerman offered an explanation why Caramoan seemed to have become a favorite:

“On one hand, [a ‘Survivor’ location] has to be isolated from tourists, from local villages. But on the other hand, it must have the facilities to accommodate all the [production] people.

“This balance is quite unique [in Caramoan].”

And apart from the breathtaking scenery, Bekerman said, “we were amazed by the generosity of the people—very professional yet always smiling, and thinking how things can be better done.”

The local hires included residents of nearby villages, including women who helped build the various structures needed on the set as well as maintain the lodgings for the Israeli crew.

“I also personally liked [the local dishes] laing and another that had green papaya in it,” Bekerman said, smiling.

Until he came to the Philippines, Bekerman thought of it as just the homeland of the foreign workers in Israel.

“The whole experience turned out to be a pleasant surprise,” he said. “When I first came to your beautiful country [to scout for locations, I discovered that] the farther you go from Manila, the more welcoming the people are.”

Tour packages

Secretary Durano said Caramoan’s debut on Israeli television in October should put the Philippines back among the top leisure destinations for Israeli tourists.

“We in the Department of Tourism will support this [exposure] by facilitating tour packages with our partners in and outside the Philippines and other promotional events on the ground, as what we’ve done after [the French shoot],” he said.

Before the Reif Hameiri briefing, Durano met with Israeli tour and aviation executives at the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv, where he was told that some 100 Israeli teachers would be arriving in Manila for a congress later this year.

The embassy has since begun sending promotional materials to the teachers, according to Tourism Undersecretary Eduardo Jarque.

^^ nice, it gave me an idea where to spend our next break :okay:

Great news indeed!

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^^ saan yan?

^^ sa bohol yan.. :rock::rock:

^^ sa panglao ba?

Sometimes, I'm thankful that Philippine tourism isn't as big as Thailand. I can't imagine these beautiful beaches to be crowded with tourists. I don't want all beaches to be like Boracay.

However, I hope that these would be at least easily accessible to the local tourists.

if this would be accessible to tourist. Thats when the problem starts. :nuts:

BOHOL BEACH CLUB in Panglao Island.

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BOHOL BEACH CLUB in Panglao Island.

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^^Maganda nga dyan sa BBC. nakapunta na ako dyan hehe... yun nga lang, napansin ko parang hindi natural dyan yung white sand.. parang tinambak lang dyan.. :D

DestinAsian (http://www.destinasian.com/issuedet.php?id=916), a Hongkong-based magazine, recognize Siargao Island as one of Asia's best island beaches.

10 Great Island Beaches

For that ultimate tropical idyll,nothing beats a ravishing stretch of sand—particularly when the beach in question is located on an equally serene isle. After a considerable amount of island-hopping around the region, our writers have identified 10 such strands that are among the best in Asia. Some of these picturesque shores are remote and undeveloped, while others pamper visitors with luxurious lodgings. But all share tha most elusive quality: paradise



Compiled by Natasha Dragun, with reports from Cynthia Rosenfeld, Leisa Tyler, David Tse, Martin Westlake, Petrina Price, and Cathy Paras-Lara.

From Malaysia to the Maldives, Asia has its fair share of exotic islands, fabled archipelagos, and legendary beaches. The fact that many come with abundant offshore attractions and luxury lodgings makes a visit even more appealing. Here, we travel to 10 countries to profile the region’s hottest island shores—endless stretches of sand fringed by rain forest and coral reefs—looking at when to go, what to do, where to be pampered, and the best places to eat and sleep when you arrive.

Bai Sao
Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Getting to Bai Sao, known locally as Star Beach, requires patience, but you’ll be well rewarded for your effort. Set on the southeast coast of Phu Quoc—Vietnam’s largest island, 50 kilometers from the mainland in the Gulf of Thailand—Bai Sao’s gentle arc of powdery sand sweeps down to shallow, turquoise waters that are warm year-round.

Where to Stay
Save for the occasional beach shack, Bai Sao is as yet undeveloped. But comfortable lodgings are close at hand. On Phu Quoc’s west-coast Duong Dong Beach, La Veranda (84-77/398-2988; laverandaresort.com; doubles from US$135), is only four kilometers from Bai Sao, easily accessed by bicycle or taxi. Rooms come with private balconies, paddle fans, and handmade decorative tiles, while the resort’s main wing is home to a breezy restaurant with ocean views.

What to Do
Feast on barbecued seafood at the small restaurants along Bai Sao in between dips in the bathwater-warm water. For something more active, hire a bike and pedal to the village of Ham Ninh, where you can pick up pearls and the island’s famed fish sauce. You don’t need scuba tanks to explore the shallow reefs, but there are several dive outfits on the island, and bamboo shark sightings are common offshore.

When to Go
The monsoons strike the island between June and November. Avoid the rain and visit in the dry season, when temperatures hover around 30°C.

Godellawela Bay
Sri Lanka
Set at the southernmost tip of the country, Godellawela Bay earned its local nickname, Dream Beach, for a reason. The long stretch of soft white sand is lapped by gently curling waves, and crystal-clear waters extend as far as the eye can see. The bay is hemmed by soaring coconut palms and rocky bluffs, making it one of the most secluded shores on the island.

Where to Stay
Postcard-perfect views are afforded by the 30 rooms at Amanwella (65/6887-3337; amanwella .com; doubles from US$325). Linger on daybeds on your private terrace before retreating to your suite—think classic Aman sleekness accented with floor-to-ceiling windows and fantail coconut-wood furniture. The resort’s restaurant dishes up the catch of the day above a 47-meter-long infinity pool.

What to Do
Time seems to lose meaning at Amanwella, where daybeds and hammocks pepper the path to the beach. Once you do finally make it to the shore, you might be rewarded with sightings of baby leatherback turtles—hatchings occur here every spring. Farther afield, spot elephants, exotic birds, and free-roaming tigers at Uda Walawe National Park.

When to Go
Sri Lanka’s sun shines brightest from November to April.

Kenting Beach
Taiwan
Nestled at the southern tip of Taiwan and surrounded by national parkland—fields of sugar cane, banana and coconut groves, and rain forest —Kenting Beach is a popular holiday spot. But if you time your visit right, you might have this strip of sand to yourself.

Where to Stay
The Kenting Chateau Beach Resort (886-8/886-2345; ktchateau.com.tw; doubles from US$182) features three themed guest wings; rooms in the Marbella Hall and Italian-style Positano Hall come with ocean views and private balconies. Seafood stars at the resort’s four restaurants; the Barbados Beach Bar is just meters from the sand and is great place to catch a dazzling sunset.

What to Do
From bird- watching to banana boating, there’s never a dull moment on Kenting Beach. Ornithologists will want to head inland to the Kenting National Park on the banks of Lungruan Lake. On any given day in October, thousands of migrating gray-faced buzzard eagles and Chinese sparrow hawks pass through here. If you’re feeling restless, try your hand at paragliding, mountain biking, or snorkeling.

When to Go
Surfers will not want to miss the awesome curls that roll in between November and March. With the monsoon season past, these months are also good for diving and snorkeling—the waters are crystal clear, and the crowds have subsided. Avoid summer, when temperatures can soar and the beach becomes overrun with vacationers from Taipei and Kaohsiung.

Landaa Giraavaru Beach
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Clownfish and Oriental sweetlips add color to the azure waters that surround this 18-hectare isle in the Baa Atoll, a 45-minute seaplane flight north of the international airport. Of the Maldives’ 1,190 coral islands, Landaa Giraavaru boasts one of the most romanticsandbanks—it changes hue and shape from sunrise to sunset.

Where to Stay
Guests at the Four Seasons Resort Maldives Landaa Giraavaru (960/660-0888; fourseasons.com; doubles from US$800), the island’s only accommodations, can watch fish swim into view from the massage beds inside Landaa Spa’s glass-bottomed suites. Waves break against Sri Lankan architect Ismail Murad’s striking over-water villas, while at Al Barakat, the open-air restaurant, underwater lights keep guests entertained while they dine on aromatic mezzes and succulent chicken couscous with cinnamon, chickpeas, and raisins.

What to Do
Take an underwater tour with one of the resort’s six resident marine biologists, who oversee endeavors like the 200-plus coral propagation trays that enhance the island’s lagoon. Snorkel deeper into the Indian Ocean in search of butterfly fish and white-tail unicorn fish, or strap on a tank and dive with mantas and sharks.

When to Go
The best time to view underwater life is between December and April, when the sea is calm and clear. Manta rays and whale sharks are seen in their highest numbers from July to November.

Luhuitou Bay
Hainan Island, China
Hainan Island, China’s southernmost province, may be best known for its Yalong Bay resorts, but nearby Luhuitou Bay has won us over for its crowd-free strip of white sand. Backed by foothills, the beach borders calm, clear waters that offer some of the best diving on the island.

Where to Stay
Opened in 2008, the Banyan Tree Sanya Resort & Spa (86-898/8860-9988; banyantree.com; doubles from US$249) offers 49 villas, each with private plunge pools, landscaped gardens, and outdoor bathtubs. The decor is smart and minimal, with an earthy palette offsetting the tropical surrounds. Four open-air restaurants and bars look out to the South China Sea, where fishing boats ply the waters in search of your next meal.

What to Do
It may not have its own dive center, but the Banyan Tree can arrange scuba expeditions in a snip. On dry land, make the most of the resort’s village tours, or tee off at the nearby Sanya Luhuitou Golf Course. Recuperate at the Banyan Tree’s sprawling spa, where traditional Chinese medicine is paired with state-of-the-art hydrothermal facilities.

When to Go
The rainy season hits the island between May and October and can turn the sand into sludge. The best time to visit is between November and March, when temperatures are in the mid-20s.

Nihiwatu Beach
Sumba, Indonesia
Around 400 kilometers east of Bali on the southwest coast of Sumba Island, this pristine strand is a popular pilgrimage site for surfers, who descend to hang ten on theoffshore wave known as “God’s Left.” But when they pack up their boards come evening, you’ll have the entire 2.5-kilometer-long stretch of sand to yourself.

Where to Stay
The Nihiwatu (62-361/757-149; nihiwatu.com; doubles from US$490) resort’s sea-facing villas include a sprawling three-bedroom hilltop chalet with private pool overlooking the Indian Ocean. The thatched-roof rooms are outfitted with Sumbanese textiles and a host of modern amenities.

What to Do
In the interest of surfer safety, a strict policy limits wave riders to nine at a time, but there is plenty to keep you entertained otherwise. The resort organizes activities like fishing trips (the area is famed for its Spanish mackerel, wahoo, and trevally), snorkeling and scuba diving, and boat excursions to the three seashell-strewn coves of Konda Maloba Bay, an hour’s journey to the south. At low tide, staff leads tours to nearby villages, where you chat with locals and pick up beautiful handicrafts.

When to Go
The best breaks wash ashore from April to December, after which the monsoon season descends. The Nihiwatu resort is closed from January 10 to February 28.

Radhanagar Beach
Havelock Island, India
One of only a handful of India’s far-flung Andaman Islands where tourism has a toehold, Havelock fulfills the pristine-beach dreams of no more than 10,000 visitors a year. Those who make the journey will be rewarded with a stunning two-kilometer ribbon of footprint-free sand along Havelock’s west coast. Radhanagar, unofficially known as Beach No. 7, backs onto dense rain forest, where coconut palms reach out from a thick mesh of ferns and cast shadows over the translucent, sandy-bottomed cove.

Where to Stay
The island’s best digs, Barefoot at Havelock (91-319/228-2151; barefootindia.com; doubles from US$80) is a rustic, low-impact resort with 18 thatched-roof cottages built from bamboo and palm fronds. Some come with air-conditioning, but a better way to cool down is with an Iyengar yoga class by the water. Even the most jaded globetrotters will fork over the considerable fee to have their photo taken underwater with Rajan, the resort’s 58-year-old swimming elephant—his trunk is his snorkel.

What to Do
Lionfish and Napoleon wrasse abound in the 15 dive sites off Radhanagar. Snorkelers will be enthralled by the vibrant hues of the lagoon’s coral gardens, just meters from the sand. Visitors can also kayak through surrounding mangroves in search of monitor lizards and crocodiles, trek into the canopied forest (home to 150 animal and plant species unique to these islands), or go deer-spotting along the beach at sunrise.

When to Go
Rajan remains on land during the monsoon season, from May to October. To avoid the downpours, and to glimpse turtle hatchlings, visit between December and March.

Siargao Beach
Siargao, Philippines

Siargao Island, a tiny islet 800 kilometers southeast of Manila, is another site that surfers flock to on a regular basis. The waves at Cloud 9, a notorious break off the island’s eponymous beach, are said to be the best in the Philippines, and the white sands they curl towards are powder-soft.

Where to Stay
The brand-new Kalinaw Resort (63-921/320-0442; kalinawresort.com; doubles from US$136) is the only luxe accommodations on the island. Kalinaw (which translates as “peaceful” in Visayan) features a series of design-oriented cottages with dark-wood floors, free Wi-Fi access, and beach views.

What to Do
If you’re not tackling Cloud 9’s barrel rolls, take to the water and explore the nearby Sohoton Caves, a beachfront nature reserve hemmed by wild forest cliffs with semi-submerged caves. Alternately, ask the resort to pack you a picnic hamper and spend the day paddling between the shallow reefs.

When to Go
The best waves are to be had between July and November, although these months do coincide with monsoon season. To avoid the rain, visit between November and May.

Sunrise Beach
Koh Lipe, Thailand
One of the 51 islands that constitute the Tarutao National Marine Park in the Andaman Sea, off the southwest coast of Thailand, the tiny isle of Koh Lipe is as popular for its sand as it is for its sea. Of the island’s four main beaches, Sunrise catches the early morning rays, casting silhouettes of coconut palms over a stretch of soft sand.

Where to Stay
One of the newest hotels on the island, the Idyllic Concept Resort (66-81/802-5453; idyllicresort.com; doubles from US$83) is set amid tropical gardens that end in ocean-facing bungalows overlooking Sunrise Beach. Sixteen airy villas are minimal in design, but come with mod-cons including flatscreen TVs and broadband Internet access.

What to Do
The petite island is easily explored on foot, but Idyllic can also organize bikes and motorcycles. While the reefs immediately offshore abound with aquatic life (the 2004 tsunami had little impact here), divers should not miss the opportunity to explore Tarutao, Thailand’s first marine park, covering some 1,490 square kilometers. These waters are home to dolphins and sperm whales, as well as an incredible 25 percent of the world’s tropical fish species.

When to Go
The best, albeit busiest, time to visit Koh Lipe is in December, when the weather is relatively cool and the rainy season has passed. Diving is optimal in March and April, when the water is still and clear and tourist numbers have subsided. Daily ferries connect Koh Lipe with surrounding islands from November to May, with weekly crossings between May and November.

Teluk Dalam Kecil Beach
Redang Island, Malaysia
Set at the northern tip of Redang Island, off the east coast of the Malay Peninsula, this idyllic beach is lined with powder-soft sand surrounded by rain forest. Splash about in the turquoise waters of the sheltered lagoon, or swim out to Aziz’s Reef, 100 meters offshore, where you’ll find an underwater menagerie bursting with marine life.

Where to Stay
The best lodgings on this sparsely populated strip of sand are the new hillside villas at the Berjaya Redang Beach Resort (609/630-8888; berjayaresorts.com; doubles from US$265), replete with private patios and unbeatable lagoon views. What to Do It’s hard not to spend day after lazy day on the beach. But if you must take shelter, pull up one of the resort’s padded sunloungers, set under thatched umbrellas. There’s always a game of volleyball on the go, and the Berjaya’s marine centre is fully equipped to take out divers of all experience levels. On-land adventure seekers can trek into the rain forest towards Teluk Dalam Besar Beach, equally idyllic and often deserted.

When to Go
Redang is blessed with blue skies for most of the year, except between November and January when the monsoon strikes.[/QUOTE]
hhhh

ahhh can't wait to go back to bohol esp in BBC

SIARGAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES

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looks tranquil and smooth, where's the bayud?

THE NEW BAYUD BEACH RESORT, SIARGAO ISLAND


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kadali makacomment! hahah!! thanx jsl..madijaw lamang mapromote..

AT SOHOTON COVE,BUKAS GRANDE ISLANDS, SIARGAO

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Haha, i'm in Shanghai now, it's absolutely an huge and modern city. I like this city. If you have changce to go to China, it's a city you must go.

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Barcelo Pearl Farm, Samal Island, Davao

Calintaan Island
Matnog, Sorsogon

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Barcelo Pearl Farm, Samal Island, Davao

this resort was designed by arch. Francisco Manosa..:)

he once told me during our national UAP convention in Manila..always promote Filipino Architecture!:okay: