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Intramuros   Manila

Intramuros, Manila

 117 Reviews  About a year ago, I took the Carlos Celdran tour around Intramuros. It is a truly refreshing view of Manila and its history. Carlos himself is a real performer and shares his feelings on the wrongs... 

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Island Hopping   Boracay Island

Island Hopping, Boracay Island

 29 Reviews  This is a must-do activity while in Boracay. I experienced this on our first visit to Boracay, so I didn't put it in my priority list for my recent visit anymore...but seeing so much changes in... 

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Basilica Del Santo Nino   Cebu City

Basilica Del Santo Nino, Cebu City

 19 Reviews  If you are a Roman Catholic, then you would go the the side entrance of the church and proceed to fall in line to have a glimpse and kiss and wipe your hankerchief and the glass enclosed original... 

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Tam Awan Village   Baguio

Tam Awan Village, Baguio

 4 Reviews  At the Tam Awan Village, there is a strategic point (the guide will show you) , on an elevated ground, where you can see South China Sea, during a clear day. We were unable to see it as the day was... 

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Ayala Triangle   Makati

Ayala Triangle, Makati

 6 Reviews  Ayala Triangle The Ayala Triangle is a sub-district of the Makati central business district, comprising of the parcel of land between Ayala Avenue, Makati Avenue and Paseo de Roxas, as well as the... 

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People's Park   Tagaytay

People's Park, Tagaytay

 5 Reviews  The building here was a project of ex president Marcos, but it was never completed. It is located around 8 kms from the rotunda and is built on the highest of the surrounding hills and offers... 

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Loboc River Cruise   Bohol

Loboc River Cruise, Bohol

 10 Reviews  We've communed with nature as we navigate Loboc River while eating lunch. The food served at "long river cruise" is not as exotic and satisfying as the view of loboc river. But still the experience is... 

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Maquinit Hot Springs   Coron

Maquinit Hot Springs, Coron

 4 Reviews  After a tiring day of swimming and hiking, it's good to take a dip at the Maquinit Hot Spring to ease tired and aching muscles. You can hire a tricycle to bring you there and wait for you. Price is... 

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Manila Bay   Manila

Manila Bay, Manila

 36 Reviews  Corregidor Island Corregidor is a small rocky island in the Philippines about 48 kilometers west of Manila which is strategically located at the entrance of Manila Bay. This island fortress stands... 

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Parasailing   Boracay Island

Parasailing, Boracay Island

 17 Reviews  April 2012 (Summer in the Philippines) Parasailing. My hubby and sister-in-law are afraid of heights, but REMINDING them that parasailing in fresh-air weather is not possible in Manila (in the... 

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Island Hopping   Cebu City

Island Hopping, Cebu City

 10 Reviews  This will be my 3rd Banca Cruise Experience here in Cebu..It's a great way to experience snorkeling and swimming..Our office team won this treat for being able to have a good work performance..We had... 

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Cathedral   Baguio

Cathedral, Baguio

 5 Reviews  I was told being a child that if you visit for the first time in a church of a place, you should make a wish and your wish will come true! So, why not visit the Baguio Cathedral when you are visiting... 

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Ayala Museum   Makati

Ayala Museum, Makati

 6 Reviews  Saturday January 7, 2012 It was suggested by many of our Filipino friends that we must visit THE AYALA MUSEUM and it was just a five minute walk from our condotel. So, on the day of Jane's visit with... 

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Picnic Grove   Tagaytay

Picnic Grove, Tagaytay

 4 Reviews  For picnic lovers, this is the place in Tagaytay. Picnic Grove offers a variety of recreations for everybody, especially the family. They have picnic cottages and pavilions worth P150-P500 each, a... 

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Chocolate Hills   Bohol

Chocolate Hills, Bohol

 12 Reviews  Ahhhh...Chocolate hills, the most famous and most iconic landmark in Bohol. Back in my elementary days, our teacher said that during rainy days, the hills will be green and during summer it'll be... 

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Barracuda Lake   Coron

Barracuda Lake, Coron

 3 Reviews  It is one of the two lakes in Coron Island that is frequented by tourist. They said it is a freshwater lake but for me it is a little salty. The Lake can be accessed by a little hike along wooden... 

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Chinatown   Manila

Chinatown, Manila

 14 Reviews  Ok, Here is my Separate Things to do tip for the Binondo Chinatown and eating along the Chinatown Area is one big adventure and also one filling for your tummy hehhehe. You can find almost all the... 

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Tattoos   Boracay Island

Tattoos, Boracay Island

 18 Reviews  If you want a permanent tattoo in Boracay Island, Philippines... DO NOT go Buday Tattoo at station 2. One of the guys there with ear, nose, lip, face earrings worked on my arm and he really did messed... 

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Sky Experience Adventure   Cebu City

Sky Experience Adventure, Cebu City

 9 Reviews  As you go up in the lift to Floor 39, you begin to wonder if this is a good idea, still trying to convince yourself, you pay (600 Pesos?). After a few minutes you are sent to the safety area where you... 

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Mansion House   Baguio

Mansion House, Baguio

 3 Reviews  The Mansion House is the official house of the President of the Philippines north of Manila. If the President goes to Baguio City, he/she stays at the Mansion House. There are usually guards in... 

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Greenbelt 3   Makati

Greenbelt 3, Makati

 6 Reviews  The cinemas at Greenbelt 3 are fully carpeted, well-maintained and really at par with upscale moviehouses abroad. Aside from this, maximum price of movie tickets at Greenbelt 3 are at approximately... 

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Highlands Complex   Tagaytay

Highlands Complex, Tagaytay

 2 Reviews  since we got 3 hrs early from the check in time of our hotel, we decided to go to highlands and check out if the revs about it are true. of course you can't do this by spurr of the moment because you... 

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Tarsier Sanctuary   Bohol

Tarsier Sanctuary, Bohol

 11 Reviews  Visit the tarsier sanctuary and appreciate these nature's small creatures no larger than a man's fist. Tarsiers are considered the smallest primates and is considered one of the protected species.... 

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Climb Mt Tapyas   Coron

Climb Mt Tapyas, Coron

 3 Reviews  I hiked Mt. Tapyas around 5 PM after I had my pansit merienda at Jackie's Restaurant. I reached the summit where the big cross is located in 30 minutes but some will take 1 hour to get into the top,... 

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Luneta   Manila

Luneta, Manila

 25 Reviews  Formerly called Bagumbayan (New Town) during the Spanish times, Luneta Park got its present name since it was in the shape of a half-moon or a lunette ...also known as rizal park in honor of jose... 

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Palawan.

by cachaseiro

Palawan was until recently the last frontier in the Philippines and a very isolated island because it's located quite far from Manila, but these days the island is well connected by air with not just Manila but also other cities in the Philippines.Palawan is famous for it's beaches, it's underground river and unspoilt natural scenery.When i was there i spend quite some time cycling around Palawan and the island is one of the best places i have come across in the Philippines for cycling with fairly quiet roads with a decent surface.The island is fairly hilly with some smaller mountains scatterd all the way down this long island.The capital Puerto Princesa is a pleasant little harbour town with a nice seafront avenue that is full of locals in the evening.The place is getting very popular with backpackers and Philippine tourists and you will most likely see a big influx of package tourists...

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Boracay Vacay

by beka1121

The island of Boracay is one of the hottest tourist destination in the Philippines. Its white fine sand, the night life , plenty of delicious food and water sports and most of all, the Boracay sunset. There are plenty of hotels to choose from the most expensive one to the cheapest ones. Plenty of bars. We spend our daytime exploring the beach and enjoyed the cold drinks and a big bite of the biggest hamburger and the water rides like the banana boat rides, parasailing, helmet diving, island hopping, and don't forget the ATV expedition.For our night time, we spend it on food tripping and watching the fire dancing and all the live bands. They say life in the island starts after sunset.

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TRY THE LOCAL SPIRITS

by davidjo

Emperador brandy and Tanduay rum are the favorites of the locals and cost as little as 35 pesos for a small bottle----what a bargain as a single shot in a British pub would probably set you back £3. It is normal for the locals to hang around at night with a few bottles of their favorite booze, some ice and a communal glass which is passed from person to person. Probably they will have some Palutan too, which is snack food such as chicken wings, pork chizeron, or bbq'd meat.There are some cheaper versions of the brandy such as Generoso, Matador and other too ghastly to mention.

TASTE THE SAN MIGUEL

by davidjo

Make sure you down a few San Miguels while you are in the country, as it is the most consumed alcohol in the country. It also comes in 1 litre bottles although they are not widely available at restaurants.The San Miguel Brewery opened up in Manila in 1890 and took its name from the brewery in Barcelona. San Miguel also produces RED HORSE, a favorite of the locals as it is stronger. There are many other types of beer by San Miguel also.The second brewery and their only competitor is Asia Brewery whose beer is called 'beer na beer' and is slightly cheaper. They also produce Colt 45, a malt liquor which has a bit of a kick to it.You may buy litres of San Mig at sari-sari stores for as little as 65 pesos a bottle.

TRY EATING PANGA!!!!

by davidjo

Panga is the cheek, and it is the best and most delicious part of the fish. Normally one would eat tuna fish panga which has lots of tender meat. You should eat it with your fingers and dip it in soya and calamansi sauce/dip.don't leave the Philippines without trying it!!!

TRY EATING LATO

by davidjo

Lato is a grape like seaweed and is most common in Palawan. The seaweed grows on the seabed close to mangroves at a depth of 3-5 metres where the temperature of 29 degrees is ideal. The seaweed is harvested by divers and is collected in 60 kilo baskets and later it is cleaned by hand as the seaweed does not like fresh water. The seaweed is served with tomatoes and onion (adding vinegar and salt).

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Mindanao.

by cachaseiro

Mindanao is one of the biggest islands in the Philippines but most visitor never go there as it has earned a reputation for being a place of rebellion and kidnappings and that is a shame cause the place is very nice.It's only a very small part of Mindanao that sees trouble (mainly the very south west around Zambonga) and the rest of the island is absolutely fine to travel.I went myself in hanaury 2013 to the north west coast of Mindanao and travelled around the Dipolog/Sindangan area and i was really having a good time.the almost compklete abscense of tourists makes the place very friendly and you have no tourist traps here.Tourists facilities are also limited because of that, but i found nice budget hotels everywhere i a coastline that is very unspoilt with very interesting fishing culture along it.This is without a doubt a place i will come back to for some more xploration.

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Hiking the Mt. Pinatubo area.

by skullcrusher

Doing a hike to the crater of Mt. Pinatubo is something I have always been interested in doing. So I stayed in Angeles City for a few days (it makes for a good base to do the trek); where there are plenty of agencies to arrange a driver and a guide. As with most treking in the Philippines a guide is mandatory. The volcanic mountain literally blew it's top off a couple of decades ago so now what is left is a large crater filled with water. My group of six people hopped in an old Army jeep around 6:30AM and arrived at the hiking trail around 10AM or so. It's only about 7Km to the crater but the trail is a large path of volcanic ash, boulders, and several streams to navigate. I would suggest a sturdy pair of water-proof boots and also bring some sacks, plus a change of clothes in case you want to take a dip in the crater-lake when you reach it. The water is cool but on a hot day it will...

Lake in Mt. Pinatubo's crater.
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Peṅafrancia Festival in Naga City

by theguardianangel

Naga City is the capital of Camarines Sur. It is one of the developing cities in the country where the locals find their way of living. The Peṅafrancia Festival in Naga City is the highlighted event celebrated every 3rd week of September. Hundreds of devotees, guests, tourists flock to Naga to witness the procession of “Mahal na Ina” (Loving Mother). It’s a 9 day novena where on the 1st day the replica of the Madonna in Peñafrancia, Spain, is brought from its shrine to the Naga Cathedral where the novena is held. On the last day, the image is returned to her shrine. The most awaited event is the fluvial procession on a Saturday afternoon where the image is carried in a pagoda. Thousands of lit candles by the devotees wait at the sides of the river for the pagoda to arrive. The image comes closer when hundreds of colorful boats of voyadores (male devotees) are seen sailing in the...

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Basilica del Santo Niño,Cebu city.

by das123my

Basilica del Santo Niño a church build during the spanish era in cebu city.It was build at the same site where the statue of baby JESUS was found again miraculouslly after more than 40 years. it is believed to be left by Magellan expedition.It has become a pilgrimage center in Philippine.

Basilica del Santo Ni��o,Cebu city.
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