Friday, September 4, 2009

Lake Buluan, South Cotabato


The lake is under the jurisdication of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao ( ARMM). It is located in the central part of the Southern half of Mindanao in the boundary between Maguindanao Privince in the North and Sultan Kudarat in the South. It is bounded in the North by the Municipality of Buluan. East West by the Municipality of Lutayan and South by the Municipality of President Quirino. The lake is accessible by land and water through various entry points from the municipalities that encompassed the area. The most convenient entry point is from Buluan. Buluan Lake is a freshwater lake with marshes. It is shallow and over it are islands of floating vegetations. Fed by numerous rivers that arise from the hills in the east and south of the lake, it has a depth of 3-6 meters. The water is greenish brown and the bottom substrate is muddy. The floating vegetation consist of water lily, water lettuce and swamp cabbage. Agricultural plants such as rice, corn, coconuts, mangoes, bananas and other fruit-bearing trees are grown around the lake.

Bantayan Island of Cebu





Nature lovers and beach crazies find the island an experience they can never forget, and by words of mouth not by fancy endorsement spread the news that fascinated more visitors each year making the island one of the most visited destination in the Philippines. Some professionals, including Information Technology (IT) people from Cebu and Manila find the island a perfect place to generate new concepts and develop innovative thinking. Aside from the environment of a tropical paradise, the island is fully packed with the latest needs of modern life. Communications is covered by the country's two biggest players in mobile communication. A reliable internet connection is also available with a number of internet cafes developing on the town proper. A laptop, internet, a bottle of piña colada, in the sun will do the trick..

Bantayan island, the shining tropical paradise in Asia is commonly known as an island paradise in Philippines. Tourists as far as Europe fall in love with its fine white sand and crystal clear blue waters. Many of these foreigners even settled down on the island to spend the rest of their lives. They build single-cottage beach houses along the shore but as time went by, construct a couple of new cottages instead to accommodate the growing number of tourists who seeks safe haven on the splendid island paradise. Two of the main attraction of the island is its crystal-clear waters and it's long stretch of powdery white sand. The stunning sunset will really spice those romantic walks on the beach. One of the reasons the island is famous is its peacefulness, the way a resort should be. Unsaturated beauty and a combination of sweet smiling natives made the island as it is now.

When you get to cool, crystal clear waters, white sandy beaches, pleasant town folk and delicious sea foods ... you're in the island of Bantayan. Coming to Bantayan is like coming out of a time machine. It's like entering the time and place when life was simple and quiet.

The island, which is composed of three municipalities, specifically Bantayan, Madridejos & Santa Fe is also generally known as the “Egg Basket” in the neighboring regions because it has been generating over one and a half million eggs a day to supply the growing demand of eggs for mainland Cebu, Negros, Panay and even Leyte.

Davao Pear Farm


The waters of this island resort are appealing. Crystal clear waves splash gently on the shore and the calm surface of the rock pool washes over the edge into the sea below. Jet skiing, hobie cate sailing, scuba diving are the exciting variety of activities that awaits the water sports aficionado. There is also a fish pond stocked with extraordinary aquatic species like the “pawikan” (marine turtle) and the giant “taklobo” clams. For drier quest, there are two tennis courts set in the middle of luxuriant tropical shrubbery. For thrilling days in the Davao Gulf, sail over the calm seas on a hobie cate, or take a banca to discover the incredible coral gardens.

Within these waters, different colorful marine life species of the whole Indo-Pacific region can be found. The enormous unexplored depths offer plenty opportunities for world-class scuba diving and underwater photography, either for the enthusiastic beginner or the expert diver.

Situated in a secluded cove on exotic Samal Island off Davao City, in the Southern Philippines, this world class beach resort is set among inviting swaying coconut palms and fringed by a glittering white sand beach.

Taal Lake, Batangas


Collectors of goeographic miscalleny should visit Lake Taal. In the middle of it is in an island and that there is another lake with its own island. This makes the last an island within a lake within an island within a lake within an island (Luzon). It is a quirky, but completely pointless piece of geographic serendipity.
Regular tours of the lake are available to tourists. After crossing the lake, visitors travel to the top of Volcano Island on horseback. During their trip up and down the mountain, visitors are treated to a stunning view of the lake and its surroundings.

Thursday, September 3, 2009

Philippines oldest Church



San agustin church the oldest church in the Philippines. found in Intramuros manila. this oldest church was approve on 1586 and start to construct on 1587 and completed in 1607 under supervision of Augustinian Father Francisco De bustos, Diego De Avila and brother Alonzo de peria.

Hundred Islands



Today, Pangasinan is more known for its most popular tourist attraction which is the Hundred Islands National Park. A cluster of more than a hundred islands off the town of Alaminos on the Lingayen Gulf. Of which, the biggest island is named Quezon. Most of the islands are small and uninhabited and are only occasionally visited during the day by local and foreign tourist. Most of the bigger islands have beaches where visitors can spend the day or camp out for a picnic.

However, only a few of these island have facilities. Those that offer facilities are: Quezon Island with viewing decks, toilets and picnic sheds, the Governor's Island has accommodation facilities for those who would like to stay longer and the Children's Island which has bathrooms, camping and sleeping areas.

Lose yourself among the Hundred Islands, scattered like emeralds in the deep blue waters off Pangasinan. Unexplored coves and islets await seekers of solitude. Each one in its own pristine beauty basks in the sun, lapped by the waters of Lingayen Gulf.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Casa Gorordo Museum, Cebu


Casa Gorordo Museum is located at 35 Lopez Jaena St., Cebu City Central Visayas. Cebu is known for its colorful history and great attractions. It is noted to be one of the country's top tourist attractions from historical sites to white sandy beaches and classical museums. One of Cebu's finest is Casa Gorordo Museum.


Casa Gorordo was initially the home of the first Filipino Bishop of Cebu. Now it is restored and owned by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc., this museum serves as a display of a typical Filipino home of the 19th century. It showcases the religious relics, paintings, antique furniture and other household items.

The museum also displays modern-day art exhibits, ceramics, pottery and other cultural activities. Also found here are small and life-size statues of saints and other figurines.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Chocolate Hills




Bohol Philippines is fast becoming one of the top travel destination in Asia.

The famed Chocolate Hills of Bohol are not only two but more than 1,268 cone-shaped hills – a very strange geological formation that has baffled a lot of geologists. The hills are spread over an area of 50 square kilometers or more and vary in size from 30 meters to 120 meters in height.

The hills appear to be seemingly endless when viewed atop the hill in Carmen town. The viewing deck there gives you a 360° view of the hills “as far as the eyes can see”. It is more majestic when viewed from a plane – them appearing to be thousands of mole hills dotting out from verdant surroundings.

Plantation Bay in Lapu-Lapu, Cebu





Location: Situated along the southeastern coast of Mactan, an island near the eastern coast of the Philippine island of Cebu, the Plantation Bay Resort and Spa is located in the Marigondon district of Lapu-Lapu City.

Hotel Features: The Plantation Bay Resort and Spa features a fitness center and a full-service spa, the Mogambo Springs. This spa features an array of services such as body wraps, body scrubs, various types of massages and facials. Plantation Bay's Mogambo Springs also features a sauna, spa tub and a thalassic pool. This Cebu resort has a 2.5-hectare saltwater lagoon located in the center of the property complete with fountains, water slides and waterfalls. There are four on-site restaurants serving Asian, Italian and other international cuisines. The hotel also offers 12 conference areas with the option of meeting both indoors and outdoors. These meeting facilities, along with the rest of the property, are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet connectivity. Pets are not allowed on this property.

Guestrooms: The Plantation Bay Resort and Spa's 252 guestrooms are decorated with plantation-style art, furniture, wood paneling and hand-installed stone floors. Rooms provide complimentary high-speed Internet access, complimentary bottled water, air conditioning and cable television. This waterfront resort's rooms include furnished balconies with views of the pool, beach or lagoon. Rooms also have coffeemakers, refrigerators, in-room safes, minibars and desks. Additionally, rooms feature private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers, marble décor and complimentary toiletries.