Capilay Spring Park

CAPILAY SPRING PARKCapilay’s Spring Park in the town of San Juan is a neat place to hang out or have a swim. This place is very clean (literally neat) and well-maintained. It has some nice looking cottages which are great for snack time and plenty of long stools where you can simply relax, play chess, paint, read, have an LQ with your best friend’s GF, etc.This place is abundant with trees and plants so you’ll surely enjoy its fresh air and feel...

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Cabadbaran Ancestral Houses

CABADBARAN ANCESTRAL HOUSESAn old Spanish architecture houses. The most prominent among them is the Atega Ancestral Home, the biggest and most beautifully preserved house, located at Caraga.Built in 1904, the Atega House was the home of the Atega family that originated from the Spanish Friar Father Pedro Garcia. It was built by a revolutionary leader named Don Andres Atega. Since the family does not divide properties, the house grew from one wing...

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Pig - ot Hide Away Resort

 PIG-OT HIDE AWAY RESORTA cluster of islets that look like broken emeralds slapped on the aquamarine surface of the water. The islets are connected with a wooden bridge. As one strolls, he/she will witness the different aquatic species gliding and hiding behind coral reefs. This hideaway is indeed heavenly specially for the adventurous, leisure seekers, and nature lovers.&nb...

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Magpupungko Rock Formation.

MAGPUPUNGKO ROCK FORMATIONThis attraction in Pilar is a group of limestone and granite sculptures that face the Pacific Ocean. Other than the rock formation, there is also a beach with an ample stretch of white sand. There is also a natural pool that is really clear. This was named as Magpupungko because of a rock formation wherein a huge rock is seated perfectly into a smaller rock. This is surrounded by limestone and granite sculptures and...

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Dinagat Islands

DINAGAT ISLANDSDinagat Islands is an island province that was formerly part of Surigao del Norte Province. It is a newly-created province. Last March 2011, the island completed its requirements as a separate province. It is dubbed as a “Mystical Island Province of Love”. People usually call the islands as the place of unexplored and unspoiled natural wonders.One of the best attractions in the province is the “Bonsai Forest” which can be found at...

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Laksoy

LAKSOYLaksoy is a nipa palm wine that is distilled in a crudely-made tanks. To get an authentic taste of this local wine, head over to Barangay Babag.Laksoy is a liquor commonly found/made in Butuan and other Caraga areas. I happen to pass by a local store selling Butuanon pasalubongs ("presents") at Gaisano mall and saw these prettily packaged bottles of Laksoy. It was a good thing because I planned on making a post about this Butuanon drink and...

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Tinuy-an Falls

TINUY -AN FALLSThe majestic Tinuy-an Falls of Barangay Borboanan, Bislig City is locally dubbed as the 'Niagara Falls of the Phillippines'. This three-tiered waterfall is considered the widest in the country, being 95 meters wide and towering 55 meters. It's probably one of the grandest falls in the country that's why its also considered as one of CARAGA's most popular tourist destination.Seeing this huge waterfall made us feel insignificant and...

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Japanese Fort

JAPANESE FORT Now accommodates the Municipality’s Phil. Nat’l Police Headquarter. The barracks is self-sustaining with potable crystal-clear spring water where local residents flock for their drinking water, have their bath and wash their clothes.In the Second World War, when the Japanese invaded the Philippines, the Japanese military built a big camp in Malabang, including a network of tunnels around it. It was considered a major camp of the...

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Tombs of Sultan Kudarat and Datu Mastura

TOMBS OF SULTAN KUDARAT AND DATU MASTURAThe tomb of Sultan Kudarat, one of the most highly hailed Maguindanao heroes and from whom the name of the municipality derived, and is located in the heart of the municipality. His eminence manifested the strong will up the early Maguindanaon for self-determination devoid of any foreign influences and also the tomb of Datu Mastura, another Maguindanao figure who contributed much of the evolvement of the present...

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Lagbasan Cave

LAGBASAN CAVELagbasan Cave is one of the famous caves in the municipality of Sen. Ninoy Aquino. It is frequented by local and international cave enthusiasts due to its majestic stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, and unique rock formations. Ancient burial jars made from limestone had been discovered in Lagbasan Cave.Lagbasan cave is the most beautiful cave in the world. Lagbasan cave fund in Barangay Kuden,Kulaman Senator Ninoy Aquino Sultan Kudarat,...

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Houses on Stilts

HOUSES ON STILTSRenting a boat to go island hopping, cluster of houses on stilts by the seashore is a typical sight. The predominantly Samal tribe/ethnic group of Tawi-tawi lives in these houses on stilts an affirmation of their culture that is closely linked to the sea.Children playing by their houses bridge platforms and diving into the water is a common scene. A boat by the houses step ladder down to the sea is ready-to-go anytime just like the...

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Plaza Heneral Santos

PLAZA HENERAL SANTOSThe General Paulino Santos Shrine can be found inside the Plaza Heneral Santos. The City got its name from this brave and talented General born on June 22, 1890 in Camiling, Tarlac and died on August 29, 1945 in Kiangan, Mt. Province. General Santos (the person) is the son of Remigio Santos and Rosa Torres. He graduated as a Valedictorian in the Military Academy of the Philippines in 1914. As a Governor, he improved the education,...

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Pearl Farm at Marungas Island

PEARL FARM One of the Marungas Island’s prides is its pearl farm that is home to some of the country’s precious cultured pearls. This sanctuary can be reached by a 30-minute boat from the island of Jolo.Sulu is an island province of the Philippines belonging in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). It is located in the southernmost part of the country and consists of over 157 scattered and almost isolated islands, some of them still...

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The Grand Mosque in Cotabato City

GRAND MOSQUEI only learned of this place from fellow travelers blogsites and I got curious. According to the people around it, the Grand Mosques was a gift from Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam. No wonder It resembled the great mosques I saw in Brunei.To get to this place, find your way to the highway fronting the Husky Terminal. Hire a habal-habal (motorbike). For two people, cost would be around 80 pesos (2$) while in my case I paid...

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Lami-Lamihan Festival

LAMI- LAMIHAN FESTIVALHighlights the preservation of Yakan cultural heritage, historical customs, traditions, and showcases the unique and colorful Yakan clothes and presentations.The legendary figure Pedro Javier Cuevas known as Datu kalun to the Yakans, escapee from the San Ramon Penal Farm who through bravery and leadership subjugated Yakan chieftains and consolidated their forces into one, way back in 1878 and continued his reign up to 1899,...

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Gumasa Beach Shores

GUMASA BEACH SHORESI visited here in January 2014 with the wife and her family members and kids , it was a sunny day and our group enjoyed the day , the kids loved the beach . we had a air condition cottage to use for our stay , it did the job but I would not want to stay here overnight as there was no wifi and no telly , but if you are fine with that and just want the peace and quiet then this is for you , we brought our own food for our stay from...

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Sleeping Dinosaur

SLEEPING DINOSAUROne of the key attactions in Davao Oriental is the the so-called "sleeping dinosaur" of Mati City. It is Located at along Badas Point in Barangay Dawan, Mati Davao Oriental. One can see this overlooking view of a land formation that somehow resembles a submerged dinosaur sleeping on its belly. This beautiful scenery is worth stopping by and shouldn't be missed when traveling to Mati, Davao Oriental.Before heading straight to...

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Lake Venado

LAKE VENADOThere is a lake at the foot of the said mountain which they called the Lake Venado. The name came from a Spanish word  which means deer. Locals call it   (clear) because of its crystal-clear water that reflects the mountain. Many people would say that the lake is enchanted, that an  (fairy) or some kind of entity was living there.This simple small lake not only gives a breath-taking picture scene to mountain climbers but...

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Mount Apo

MOUNT APOLooming over all Davao, Mount Apo (2954m) is the highest mountain in the country: the name Apo means “grandfather of all mountains”. Apo is actually a volcano, but is certified inactive and has no recorded eruptions. What it does have is enough flora and fauna to make your head spin – thundering waterfalls, rapids, lakes, geysers, sulphur pillars, primeval trees, endangered plant and animal species and a steaming blue lake. Then there are...

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Kadayawan Festival

KADAYAWAN FESTIVALIt is a celebration of Good Harvest! This globally famous festival is a weeklong celebration and thanksgiving for nature’s bountiful harvest. Kadayawan Festival is being celebrated every 3rd Week of August. A celebration of the plentiful harvests of fruits and orchids during the season. Kadayawan is derived from the prehistoric word “madayaw,” a warm and friendly greeting also used to explain a thing that is valuable, superior,...

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Rafflesia Mira

RAFFLESIA MIAOne of its most famous natural sights is the Rafflesia mira, a parasitic plant that is the world’s largest flower, also notorious for its rotting odor. The Rafflesia mira is endemic to Southeast Asia, and more than 10 species have been recorded throughout the province, including in the foothills of Mt. Candalaga.The province, Compostela Valley, is proud of its people and cultural heritage - a varied mixture of ethnicity and dominance....

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El Salvador

EL SALVADOREl Salvador is a city in the province of Misamis Oriental on the Mindanao island, southern part of the Philippines. According to the 2010 Philippine census, it has a population of 44,848 people.[3] The city serves as a pilgrimage site for the Divine Mercy devotees, that is why it is also called "The City of Mercy" or "City of The Saviour".The Divine Mercy Statue is located at the top of the Divine Mercy Hills in El Salvador, Misamis Oriental...

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Camsur Water Sports Complex

CAMSUR WATER SPORTS COMPLEXThis would probably be one of the biggest reasons why Camsur became a very popular destination in the Philippines. The park is located in the Provincial Capitol Complex of Cadlan, Camarines Sur and Pili. This is design for wakeboarding and water skiing. If you enjoy this kind of water sports then this is the first place you should visit in Camsur. They also have a BMX trail, motor cross and skateboards.The Camsur Watersports...

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Maria Cristina Falls

MARIA CRISTINA FALLSMaria Cristina Falls is a waterfall in Mindanao island and a landmark of Iligan City, also known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls because of its majestic waterfalls. It is located 8.5 kilometers away southwest of the city proper. Well-known for its natural beauty and grandeur, the 320-feet high waterfalls is also the primary source of power for the city's industries and the whole Mindanao region. NPC has established its Maria...

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Mt. Bulusan

MT. BULUSANMt. Bulusan, or Bulusan Volcano, in Sorsogon, rises to 1565 MASL and is one of the active volcanoes in the Philippines. Recent eruptions in 2006, 2007, 2010, and 2011 intermittently closed the mountain for several years, until it reopened in June 2012. In that same month, PinoyMountaineer.com and team visited the volcano, and the stunning beauty of Mt. Bulusan was revealed to us.These features and views make Bulusan Volcano easily one...

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Basilica of the Nuestra Senora de Penafrancia

BASILICA OF THE NUESTRA SENORA DE PENAFRANCIAThe Basilica Minore del Peñafrancia is located at the outskirts of Naga City. The “Our Lady of Peñafrancia” is the Patroness of the entire Bicol Region and because the number of devotees continues to grow and multiply, a new and bigger church was built to house the Lady.The concept for the building came from Archbishop Pedro P. Santos in 1960. Construction began on April 18, 1976, but was delayed for a...

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Sunken Cemetery

SUNKEN CEMETERYLocated in Bonbon, Catarman a huge cross marker has been installed by the Provincial government to mark the community cemetery that sunk during the 1871 volcanic holocaust. Years ago, gravestones were visible during low tide. Today, it is an interesting diving site.From a distance, one can see how lonely and solemn the place is. Entombed below the Cross are the lives lost to the history the people had been through, and place in itself...

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White Water Rafting

WHITE WATER RAFTINGIt is the gateway of the northern Mindanao. This Philippine city resembled something close to a picturesque, rural town just a few years back. In recent days though, Cagayan de Oro – or CDO, as most of the other Pinoys are wont to call it – has experienced a rather startling makeover, pushing the bar between a rural-urban hybrids, where downtown certainly looks the part while the suburbs are the most secluded gated subdivisions...

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Mt. Kitanglad

MT. KITANGLADThe name “kitanglad” is a combination of Visayan words “kita” (to see) and “tanglad” (lemon grass), taken from a legend, which says that lemon grass was the only thing visible on top of the mountain as a great flood once submerged Bukidnon.MKRNP was declared a protected area through Republic Act 8978, known as the Mt. Kitanglad Range Protected Area Act of 2000. It is also acknowledged not only as one of the country’s Key Biodiversity...

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Rodeo Filipino Festival

RODEO FILIPINO FESTIVALTry and plan your visit to coincide with one of Masbate’s captivating festivities. Rodeo Filipino (every April) is second to none and features young cowboys proving their prowess riding wild steers and wrestling with fearsome bulls. It has a real ‘wild west’ atmosphere complete with open air barbecue feasting and lots of lively traditional music. Even more of an eye opener is the annual Corn Festival at San Ramon. This is a...

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Mayon Volcano

MAYON VOLCANO, ALBAYMayon Volcano (Tagalog: Bulkang Mayon, Central Bikol: Bulkan Mayon), also known as Mount Mayon, is an active volcano in the province of Albay, on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Renowned as the "perfect cone" because of its almost symmetric conical shape, the mountain was declared a national park and a protected landscape on July 20, 1938, the first in the country. It was reclassified a Natural Park and renamed Mayon Volcano...

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