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

Opdas Cave (Kabayan)

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OPDAS CAVE (KABAYAN)

Imagine yourself being with skulls, hundred of skulls in a cave. How would you feel? I believe that your minds is full of questions, “How did this come about?” It’s the same question I had in mind until my eyes set on these hundreds of skulls and I got the chance to interview people who were knowledgeable enough to tell me the history of this place

Located about 300 meters from the municipal building is a spot that cannot be missed. Considered as one of the biggest burials caves in the municipality, it has 200 skulls and bones neatly piled on ledges reminiscent of the catacombs of Rome.

This is Opdas Mass Burial Cave found in Kabayan, Benguet. It is called Mass Burial Cave because obviously, too many skulls and skeletons are buried here thousands of years ago. Kabayan is known for its famous practice in the olden times – mummification of their dead. They usually bury their dead in caves or mummify them, put them in small and hefty wooden boxes and place them somewhere. This is a sign of respect for their ancestors. What you see here are said to be 500 – 1, 000 years old.

Getting there is very easy. You’ll see a sign “Opdas Cave” on the main road. Just follow the stairs going down and you’ll see a green house, it’s actually a store, and that’s where the cave lies. It’s a private property so you’ll have to ask permission first.

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