Facts, Figures, Records, References, and Trivia about the Philippines - Page 3

KulasKusgan · August 22nd, 2005, 01:32 PM

1. Stone houses in Batanes
2. Vigan colonial bldgs
3. Intramuros/Manila
4. Cebu historical sites
5. Bohol old churches
6. Iloilo old churches
7. Banawe/Sagada

Sou-jiro · August 22nd, 2005, 01:42 PM

Goodluck on your book...dont forget Mayon Volcano....visited it 4 times already in Legaspi city....branded as the worls most Perfect cone....

wecky · August 22nd, 2005, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by chymera

Miagao Curch anyone??? Already, it is listed in the World Heritage Site List, so its a good choice ...

MIAG-AO CHURCH as its best !

Skyblade · August 22nd, 2005, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by wecky

MIAG-AO CHURCH as its best !

Indeed!

Anyhow, I can't wait to see the release of your book, josephbc!

Rence · August 23rd, 2005, 03:45 AM

Manmade- Churches-Paoay Church, Miag-ao Church, San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila ,Santa Barbara Church, San Sebastian Church- Quiapo Manila , Manila Cathedral, Santo Nino Basilica Minore, Quiapo Church,
Corregidor,Banaue Rice Terraces, Vigan town , Batanes, Angono Petroglyps

Nature- Palawan underground river, Tubataha reefs, Mt. Mayon. Taal Volcano, Mt. Pinatubo,Mt. Apo.

***Sinjin P.*** · August 24th, 2005, 02:47 PM

please include Greenbelt park and Ayala Center Cebu lagoon...These are man made-lagoons and they really look great and the feeling you would feel once you are in the area is entirely different..

Jimbu · August 24th, 2005, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by olineil

of course the beautiful Mayon Volcano..... I grew up in the city everytime I wake and see Mayon it never seize to amze me.... Im in singapore now...

Not just in Philippines, it's a world wonder. Beautiful shot.

rustyboi · August 24th, 2005, 10:14 PM

wow! world's most perfect cone! beautiful indeed!

Culiat · August 24th, 2005, 10:49 PM

can't wait for this book!

Kaiser · January 1st, 2006, 03:29 PM

the mystical cave in antipolo city, it is very mystical

richard fischer · January 1st, 2006, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by berlin

Don't forget the Smoky Mountain. That's one extremely unique wonder right there. In fact, everything about us is a wonder. Goodluck with your book.

i thought smokey mountain does not exist any more ?

Altwegg · January 10th, 2006, 10:45 AM

Among important Philippine university landmarks, UST's Main Building ranks first in my list.

manileño · January 10th, 2006, 10:54 AM

my own list:

1. Mayon
2. Banaue
3. Vigan (latinamerica in asia)
4. Taal (picturesque mountain lake. geneva-meets-baguio-meets-volcano)
5. Bohol (surreal hillocks)
6. Zamboanga (melting pot of cultures/exotic)
7. Batanes (spanish pacific feel)

ark · June 19th, 2006, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pau_p1

kung festivals.. siguro.. Sinulog ng Cebu, Ati-Atihan ng Aklan, Panagbenga ng Baguio, Dinagyang ng Bacolod, Pahiyas ng Lucban, Pista ni Sta. Clara ng Obando, yung piyest ng mga Lechon at yang Higantes Festival...

hehehe. correction lang. you mean DINAGYANG OF ILOILO, MASSKARA OF BACOLOD.

oz.fil · June 19th, 2006, 04:56 AM

the chocolate hills?

vince_rilian · June 19th, 2006, 07:47 AM

i think it would be better to have classifications, that is, seven man-made wonders of the philippines and seven natural wonders of the philippines, maybe even make another one for festivals... hehehe

kevinb · June 19th, 2006, 01:16 PM

man-made:
1. SM MoA and Bay City Project

2. Miag-ao church
3. San Juanico Bridge
4. Manila (city hall, National Museum, Post Office, Malacañan Palace, Intramuros, etc.

)
5. Ayala Center
6. Oblation
7. hmm..still thinking..

natural:
1. Mayon volcano
2. Banaue Rice Terraces
3. Taal volcano
4. Caramoan Peninsula
5. Boracay
6. Puerto Galera
7. Hagdan-hagdang tubigan (hindi ko alam kung saan eh..basta underground water terraces sya..

)

festivals:
1. Peñafrancia
2. Sinulog
3. Masskara
4. Dinagyang
5. Pahiyas
6. yung sa Davao City..hindi ko alam eh..

7. yun namang basaan ng tubig..hindi ko din alam ung name..hehe..

mikvlvz · June 19th, 2006, 02:19 PM

Man-Made Wonders

1. Banaue Rice Terraces
2. Walls of Intramuros
3. Paoay Church
4. Miag-ao Church
5. San Sebastian Church
6. Malinta Tunnel
7. UST Main Building

Natural Wonders

1. Tubbataha Reefs
2. St. Paul Underground River
3. Chocolate Hills
4. Batanes Isles
5. Taal Lake
6. Mount Mayon
7. Turtle Islands

nicko · June 19th, 2006, 03:18 PM

The Yagyag Festival of Sibulan, Oriental Negros was the champion in the best of the best national street dancing festivals sponsored by DOT 2 years ago beating the masskara, sinulog, ati-atihan, and others..

nicko · June 19th, 2006, 03:22 PM

JAPAN AWARDS APO ISLAND DIVE SITE AMONG THE WORLD'S BEST

Apo Island corals, of Dauin Negros Oriental and four other dive sites in the country were jointly recipient of the Dive and Travels Award 2006 in Japan for being the third best among the best dive sites in the world.

Among the internationally recognized best dive spots in the Philippines are the Tubbataha Reef; Malapascua Island in Cebu; Balicasag Island in Bohol; Anilao, Batangas; and Puerto Galera in Mindoro.
Also well known among divers are Apo Island of Oriental Negros and the surrounding islands of Palawan.
The country defeated Thailand, Hawaii, and other South Pacific and Caribbean countries, which are internationally known dives sites. The best dive site awardees were determined through a survey conducted by the Marine Diving Fair (MDF), now considered as Asia’s largest scuba diving and beach resort exhibition that attracts over 50,000 travelers.

Philippine Tourism Authority chairman Robert Barbers said with the distinction earned by the country, he expects more foreigners to visit the Philippines. Barbers said the diving industry “is very big” thus tourism stakeholders must intensify their efforts to develop dive resorts around the country in order to attract more tourists.
“We have more than 7,000 islands and exploring even a third of these as a potential dive sites would surely be a welcome development in our tourism industry. Hopefully, in the succeeding years, the Philippines would be named as the best dive site in the world,” Barbers said.

--from the Negros Chronicle, April 23, 2006
--dive pictures will follow soon..

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August 22nd, 2005, 01:32 PM	#41
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August 22nd, 2005, 01:42 PM	#42
Sou-jiro Left Midfielder-UnionFC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Manila & Sydney Posts: 2,796 Likes (Received): 6	Goodluck on your book...dont forget Mayon Volcano....visited it 4 times already in Legaspi city....branded as the worls most Perfect cone.... __________________ The Philippines Has Indisputable sovereignty of The whole of Sabah...We hope the Malaysian side can stop making the Situation more complicated and get back to the Negotiations ------ China spokesperson Hong Lei PHILIPPINE DEFENSE FORCE DISCUSSION GROUP join us :) - http://www.facebook.com/groups/35272...=group_comment

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*Sinjin P.* Lingkod-Bayan Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CEB, SIN Posts: 10,374 Likes (Received): 153	please include Greenbelt park and Ayala Center Cebu lagoon...These are man made-lagoons and they really look great and the feeling you would feel once you are in the area is entirely different.. __________________ Helpful links: Cebu Pacific \| Zest Air \| Airphil Express \| Philippines' Air Asia \| Libotero

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Culiat Rehistradong Manggagamit Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,239 Likes (Received): 0	can't wait for this book! __________________ When all else fail... Play DEAD!

August 23rd, 2005, 03:45 AM	#45
Rence Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Metro Manila Posts: 344 Likes (Received): 0	Manmade- Churches-Paoay Church, Miag-ao Church, San Agustin Church Intramuros Manila ,Santa Barbara Church, San Sebastian Church- Quiapo Manila , Manila Cathedral, Santo Nino Basilica Minore, Quiapo Church, Corregidor,Banaue Rice Terraces, Vigan town , Batanes, Angono Petroglyps Nature- Palawan underground river, Tubataha reefs, Mt. Mayon. Taal Volcano, Mt. Pinatubo,Mt. Apo.

August 24th, 2005, 10:14 PM	#48
rustyboi M-055-1M0 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Philippines Posts: 934 Likes (Received): 33	wow! world's most perfect cone! beautiful indeed!

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Kaiser Herr Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: World Posts: 612 Likes (Received): 2	the mystical cave in antipolo city, it is very mystical __________________ Never judge a book by its movie. -- J. W. Eagan

January 10th, 2006, 10:45 AM	#52
Altwegg Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6 Likes (Received): 0	Among important Philippine university landmarks, UST's Main Building ranks first in my list.

January 10th, 2006, 10:54 AM	#53
manileño i am megi Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,717 Likes (Received): 0	my own list: 1. Mayon 2. Banaue 3. Vigan (latinamerica in asia) 4. Taal (picturesque mountain lake. geneva-meets-baguio-meets-volcano) 5. Bohol (surreal hillocks) 6. Zamboanga (melting pot of cultures/exotic) 7. Batanes (spanish pacific feel)

June 19th, 2006, 04:56 AM	#55
oz.fil ojjie, ojjie, ojjie! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: melbourne Posts: 1,066 Likes (Received): 0	the chocolate hills? __________________ STOP! You're invading my personal SPACE!

June 19th, 2006, 07:47 AM	#56
vince_rilian ... Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Baños, Laguna Posts: 358 Likes (Received): 0	i think it would be better to have classifications, that is, seven man-made wonders of the philippines and seven natural wonders of the philippines, maybe even make another one for festivals... hehehe __________________ TO EVERYONE @ SSC: BE WARNED I have been informed that someone's claiming to be "vince_rilian" through chatting @ YM. Please be warned that whoever that is, it's not me.

June 19th, 2006, 01:16 PM	#57
kevinb I am me. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Naga City/Pasig City Posts: 1,097 Likes (Received): 3	man-made: 1. SM MoA and Bay City Project 2. Miag-ao church 3. San Juanico Bridge 4. Manila (city hall, National Museum, Post Office, Malacañan Palace, Intramuros, etc. ) 5. Ayala Center 6. Oblation 7. hmm..still thinking.. natural: 1. Mayon volcano 2. Banaue Rice Terraces 3. Taal volcano 4. Caramoan Peninsula 5. Boracay 6. Puerto Galera 7. Hagdan-hagdang tubigan (hindi ko alam kung saan eh..basta underground water terraces sya.. ) festivals: 1. Peñafrancia 2. Sinulog 3. Masskara 4. Dinagyang 5. Pahiyas 6. yung sa Davao City..hindi ko alam eh.. 7. yun namang basaan ng tubig..hindi ko din alam ung name..hehe.. __________________ Naga City: The Mushroom City

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mikvlvz Dxb Xpat Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6 Likes (Received): 0	Man-Made Wonders 1. Banaue Rice Terraces 2. Walls of Intramuros 3. Paoay Church 4. Miag-ao Church 5. San Sebastian Church 6. Malinta Tunnel 7. UST Main Building Natural Wonders 1. Tubbataha Reefs 2. St. Paul Underground River 3. Chocolate Hills 4. Batanes Isles 5. Taal Lake 6. Mount Mayon 7. Turtle Islands

June 19th, 2006, 03:18 PM	#59
nicko notLOST--justUNDISCOVERED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dumzville in a Matchbox Posts: 460 Likes (Received): 4	The Yagyag Festival of Sibulan, Oriental Negros was the champion in the best of the best national street dancing festivals sponsored by DOT 2 years ago beating the masskara, sinulog, ati-atihan, and others.. __________________ VEGETARIANS eat VEGETABLES. I am a HUMANITARIAN.

June 19th, 2006, 03:22 PM	#60
nicko notLOST--justUNDISCOVERED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dumzville in a Matchbox Posts: 460 Likes (Received): 4	JAPAN AWARDS APO ISLAND DIVE SITE AMONG THE WORLD'S BEST Apo Island corals, of Dauin Negros Oriental and four other dive sites in the country were jointly recipient of the Dive and Travels Award 2006 in Japan for being the third best among the best dive sites in the world. Among the internationally recognized best dive spots in the Philippines are the Tubbataha Reef; Malapascua Island in Cebu; Balicasag Island in Bohol; Anilao, Batangas; and Puerto Galera in Mindoro. Also well known among divers are Apo Island of Oriental Negros and the surrounding islands of Palawan. The country defeated Thailand, Hawaii, and other South Pacific and Caribbean countries, which are internationally known dives sites. The best dive site awardees were determined through a survey conducted by the Marine Diving Fair (MDF), now considered as Asia’s largest scuba diving and beach resort exhibition that attracts over 50,000 travelers. Philippine Tourism Authority chairman Robert Barbers said with the distinction earned by the country, he expects more foreigners to visit the Philippines. Barbers said the diving industry “is very big” thus tourism stakeholders must intensify their efforts to develop dive resorts around the country in order to attract more tourists. “We have more than 7,000 islands and exploring even a third of these as a potential dive sites would surely be a welcome development in our tourism industry. Hopefully, in the succeeding years, the Philippines would be named as the best dive site in the world,” Barbers said. --from the Negros Chronicle, April 23, 2006 --dive pictures will follow soon.. __________________ VEGETARIANS eat VEGETABLES. I am a HUMANITARIAN.

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