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White Sand Beaches In Dinagat Islands Surigao

By admin On January 13, 2012 No Comments

Dinagat Islands is an island province located on the south side of Leyte Gulf. Leyte is on the west, across Surigao Strait and Mindanao in the south. The main island, Dinagat, is about 60 km from north to south.

Best known for its great rock climbing sites and white sand beaches, the islands and islets of the province offer exciting distination for the adventurers. Caves, rock formations, waterfalls, bonsai forests, white sandy beaches, and lakes provide a perfect environment for thrill seekers and nature-loving people.

Dinagat Islands

Dinagat Islands

Dinagat Islands History

Dinagat Islands is the site of the greatest and historic Battle of Surigao Strait during World War II. Loreto, the northernmost Municipality of the province, is the entry point to the Philippines of the American and Filipino Liberation forces under General Douglas MacArthur before proceeding to Leyte to fulfill his promise to

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Department of Tourism reveals new Pilipinas, Tara Na!

By admin On January 11, 2012 No Comments

We have a new video that promotes the beautiful places of the Philippines. It’s the new Pilipinas, Tara Na Video by the Department of Tourism.

When I was listening to the music, I found out that “the Butanding in Oslob” is mention. The big “Butanding whale” is also seen in the video. I live in Cebu, but I’m not able to see this fascinating beauty of this sea creature. There are many beautiful spots in the Philippines that many Filipinos like me are not able to see. ayayayyyyyyy!

Video Title: Pilipinas, Tara Na!
Artists for Philippine Tourism
Lyrics by: Rene Nieva
Composed by: Mike Villegas and Rico Blanco
Arranged by: Angelo Villegas
Directed by: Noel Nieva

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How To Go To Siquijor Island? Siquijor Travel Information

By admin On December 23, 2011 No Comments

Siquijor is an island province of the Philippines located in the central Visayas. Its capital is the municipality also named Siquijor. Northwest of Siquijor are Cebu and Negros, in the northeast is Bohol and south through the Bohol Sea is Mindanao.

siquijor beach

one of siquijor beaches

Siquijor is famous for being a mystical island, said to be full of shamans, witches and natural phenomena. This belief gives an attraction for travelers the most exciting adventure This picturesque island not only gives you an exciting adventure, but also a relaxing holiday because of their-mostly-undisturbed beaches and reef that are good for snorkeling and diving adventures as well as virgin forests for hiking and trips.

This island was previously called “Island of Fire” or “Island del fuego” by the Spaniards. During their exploration, they saw an island that gave off the strange glow which

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How To Explore Mt. Pinatubo? The Exciting Experience

By admin On December 23, 2011 No Comments

Who would have thought that the Volcano, which devastated the lives and livelihood of the inhabitants would be the same volcano to help rebuild the dreams of the ruins?

In 1991 Mt, Pinatubo explosion is considered the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century devastated Central Luzon. Twenty years later, the majestic Mt Pinatubo volcano served as an awesome experience for travelers and a source of income for local people.

mount_pinatubo_today Mount Pinatubo Crater Today

Surrounded by a vast expanse of lahar-filled valleys, boulders the size of cars, and inhabited by a number of local Aeta tribes people, Mt. Pinatubo offers a breathtaking view of a hidden lake inside its crater – definitely an enchanting reward for intrepid explorers and trekkers.

Would you like to visit Mount Pinatubo today?

Here’s how:

One of the closer and more accessible for this adventure destinations close to Manila is

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Twin Beach Island

By admin On November 10, 2011 No Comments

Twin Beach Island is situated in the northern part of the Palawan province, which is considered one of the most ecologically preserved areas of the world, and may certainly be one of the best-valued Philippine islands on the market.
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Mount Apo – attracts lots of hikers all over the world

By admin On November 5, 2011 No Comments

Mount Apo is a large solfataric, potentially-active stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. With an altitude of 2,954 metres (9,692 ft), it is the highest mountain in the country and is located between Davao City and Davao del Sur province in Region XI and Cotabato province in Region XII. The peak overlooks Davao City 40 kilometres (25 mi) to the northeast, Digos City 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the southeast, and Kidapawan City 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the west.


Apo, which means “ancestor”, is flat-topped mountain with three peaks and is capped by a 500-metre-wide (1,600 ft) volcanic crater containing a small crater lake. The date of its most recent eruption is unknown, and none are verified in historical times.


The volcano is one of the

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