BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN

Boracay Island is a small island located in the Philippines located approximately 300 km south of Manila. Boracay Island and the beaches of the island has gained so much fame and even awards from many numerous travel publications and agencies.

BANAUE RICE TERRACES, IFUGAO

One of the major appeal of Banaue rice terraces to the local and international tourist are the many hiking trails in the area. There are many young locals, mostly college students who serve as guides. But with or without a guide, you will find the friendliness and warmth of the Ifugao people endearing.

MAYON VOLCANO, ALBAY

Classified as a stratovolcano (a volcano made up of layers of lava alternating with cinder and ash) Mount Mayon or Mayon Volcano is very much active and is located in the in the Bicol Region, in the province of Albay, on Luzon Island, Philippines.

CHOCOLATE HILLS, BOHOL

The most famous tourist spot of Bohol which marked the symbol of this Province is in the Municipality of Carmen. These unique landform known as “Chocolate Hills” was formed ages by the uplift of coral deposits and the action of rainwater erosion. The hills are scattered throughout the towns of Carmen, Sagbayan and Batuan, and consist of 1,268 of the same general shape.

TUBBATAHA REEF, SULU

The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 130,028 ha, including the North and South Reefs. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands.

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Friday, January 9, 2015

Negros Museum

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NEGROS MUSEUM

Houses an eclectic collection, from a room dedicated to the sugar industry to one containing toys from around the world. Don't miss the fake cannons used to scare the Spanish, including coconut cannonballs. It also has a small art gallery, a gift shop and a popular outdoor cafe.

It is actually a workshop where kids can learn various crafts such as painting, sculpting, as well as reading and making various forms of pottery. Other exhibits highlight the importance of the sugar industry, the Iron Dinosaurs, a 50 boat and more.

There is also a gallery featuring the past governors and administrators of the province and some information on how they helped shape and change the history of the city. There is also an exhibit about Nicolas Loney, who almost single handedly created the sugar enterprise and industry.

The Negros Museum can be found at Gatuslao St in Bacolod City. It is open from Mondays to Saturdays from 10 in the morning until 6 in the evening. There is an entry fee of Php 30 for each adult. For students it is Php 20. Getting there is simple enough as the place has become a virtual landmark in the city. Any of the jeepneys or tricycles can take you there. The cost of the transport will be about Php 20.

The history of Bacolod City and the province is fascinating, something that will interest even those that usually are not keen students of the past. At the Negros Museum, you can not only read about it, but see the relics that make up the lands history and culture.

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