BATANGAS

    This Province in the Southwestern part of the Philippines is known as the most popular tourist destinations near Manila Philippines and at the Philippines. And why is it so? Of course because of Batangas Philippines famous beaches and resorts and diving spots, like Matabungkay, Anilao, Punta Fuegeo, Calatagan, and other famous tourist spots. Moreover, the famous Taal Volcano was also located at Batangas Philippines where most tourists flock to see the volcano. Taal volcano is the smallest active volcano known in the world and famous for its crater which has a lake in it. Its crater with lake is now called “Crater Lake” which most tourist love to look into. It is a volcano within a lake (Lake Taal) and the volcano itself has also a lake with its crater.

Batanes

  The province is home to the famous Ivatans who are nationally acclaimed as the "True Insulares". The Ivatans are of Malay stock, tracing their roots to early immigrants from Formosa, Taiwan as well as Spaniards who came to the island in the 16th century. Being an insular people, the Ivatans have kept the purity of their gene pool through time.

Sta. Cruz Island, Zamboanga

  The Little Sta. Cruz Island is only a few meters away from the Great Sta. Cruz Island, which is more popularly visited by tourists. There, I found neither castle nor talking fishes but my parents were right, the island had pink sand! I learned later on that this was a result of centuries of crushing and pulverizing of dead Red Organ-Pipe corals, which were found in the surrounding waters.

PHIL. EAGLE

The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is a giant forest raptor endemic to the Philippines. It is considered one of the largest and most powerful eagles in the world. Unfortunately, it is also one of the world’s rarest and certainly among its most critical endangered vertebrate species. The eagle is known to be geographically restricted to the islands of Luzon, Samar, Leyte and Mindanao.

BALIKASAG ISLAND

  An island situated four kilometers sw of Duljo point of panglao reef. This island is sorrounded by a white sandy coralline beach and is fringed by a narrow reef shelf 9 to 49.5 meters wide. Top of the submarine cliffs are covered with coral while the lower levels are covered with sponges and gorgonians. A thriving fish sanctuary is found around the cliff. Marine life is abundant here like Jacks, Barracudas and mackerels. This Balicasag Island has a total of 25 hectares. 1.5 hectares of which has been developed into a resort.

SIQUIJOR

 Siquijor is the southernmost island in the Central Visayas Region and a province of the Philippines. Its capital is the same as municipality named Siquijor. The island can be found northwest of Cebu and Negros, northeast is Bohol and to the south, across the Bohol Sea is Mindanao.

BILIRAN,ISLAND

  Biliran Island is a province in Central Philippines which lies between Northern Leyte and Eastern Samar. It is surrounded on the north by the Samar Sea; on the east by Western Samar; on the west by Visayan Sea; and on the south by Carigara Bay. Biliran Island is a volcanic island with many of laid back resorts and beaches and has some beautiful good diving spots.

OLANGO ISLAND

    Olango Island is approximately located five kilometers east of Mactan Island in Cebu. It lies between the Bohol Strait to the south and the Camotes Sea to the north. To the east is the Olango Channel while to the west is the Hilutungan Channel. The island has seven barangays, one of which is Sta. Rosa (erroneously used to refer to the whole of Olango Island), where the island’s wharf and parish church is located.
    Olango Island is considered a nature and animal-friendly place. In fact, the island has a 920-hectare secluded wetland called the Olango Island Wildlife Sanctuary. It supports the largest concentration of migratory birds found so far in the country from September to November traveling the East Asian Migratory Flyway

PAGSANJAN FALLS

   The falls have grown into one of the famous tourist attractions in the Philippines. Pagsanjan falls is situated three miles outside of the town of Pagsanjan somewhere in the rugged highlands of Cavinti about 100 km SE of Manila located in the Laguna province near the town of Santa Cruz. Its site is a national territory under the supervision of the Parks and Wildlife Office of the Bureau of Forestry Development. The only passable route to it is the Bumbungan River of Pagsanjan. Before reaching Pagsanjan Falls, tourists or visitors have to ride these boats (bangka), manned by skilled Pagsanjeño boatmen (bankeros). Two young men are hired with the canoe which usually carries two passengers.

MT.APO,DAVAO

   Located 32 kilometers west of Davao City, and the provinces of Davao del Sur and North Cotabato; The 64,053.00 hectares Mount Apo Natural Park is dominated by the highest mountain in the Philippine archipelago at 2,954 m. Although, there is also Mt. Talomo appears to be an extinct volcano in the area, but Mt. Apo, though it is quiescent at this time, has numerous vents producing steam and sulphurous gases.
   Mount Apo is considered a favorite destination of extremist climbers because of its slopes forest of exotic flora, steaming geysers, rainwater lakes, swift-flowing rivers, and cascading waterfalls. The Department of Tourism Regional Office usually allows climb in around March or April.

MALL OF ASIA

If you love shopping, then you better head to one of the largest malls in the world: Mall of Asia!

As the name suggests, Mall of Asia is popular for its massive size. It boasts a floor area of 386, 224 square meters and is occupied by more than 600 shops and 150 dining establishments. It is also complete with facilities like an Olympic-size skating rink as well as an IMAX theater for movie lovers.
Shoppers will surely find something that will quench their thirst for fashion, accessories, gadgets and even food!
Because of its huge area, the mall offers its customers a 20 seat tram that goes through the different areas of this one-of-a-kind mall.

CEBU

   Cebu, or the “Queen City of the South,” is definitely a great place to go to in the Philippines.

This region is a fantastic fusion of urban metro and rural province. Cebu is filled with breathtaking beaches colored by the clear blue sea and powdery sands. Enjoy yourself in its serene cool waters or you frolic in the sun while beholding the captivating horizon.
If you head to the city, you will be welcomed by skyscrapers, malls and hotels!

VIGAN,ILOCOS

    Vigan is one of the oldest town in the Philippines.If you are wondering what the Philippines looked like during the Spanish regime, then you should pack your bags and head to Vigan.

   Vigan is a World Heritage Site, renowned for a perfectly intact Spanish architecture. Experience what it was like to walk during the great times of Spanish era as the streets of Vigan are laid with cobblestones. The entire town is also fused with unique and elegant architectural designs.
There are also “calezas” or carriages that complete the experience.

PALAWAN

    Palawan province's 1,200 miles of sugary beaches wrapped around 1,780 pristine islands have attracted travelers since Chinese traders crossed now-sunken land bridges from Borneo. It said Palawan's rich ecosystem supports two United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's World Heritage Sites, the coral-rich Tubbataha Reef Marine Park and Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a limestone karst landscape with an underground tributary that emerges into the sea.

PUERTO GALERA

Puerto Galera is only three and a half hour away from Manila first by bus to the port at Batangas City and then by boat.

Tourists can also take the tourist service called the Sikat, from the City State Tower Hotel in Manila from the Batangas City port to Puerto Galera or Sabang Beach, Mindoro.It has beautiful tourist spots that is good for you and your family.

SULFUR SPRING, MARINDOQUE

   Sulfur Spring is situated in Malbog, Buenavista, Marinduque, beside the dormant volcano, Mt. Malindig. The Spring is composed of three different pools: the kiddie pool, the pool for the adult, and the pool where the sulfur spring can be found. From the spring, the water flows straight to the other pool. Sulfur, based on the traditional medicine, is believed that it can be used for medical skin treatment most especially for psoriasis, eczema, and acne. The mechanism is not yet 100% proven, although elemental sulfur acts as a mild reducing and antibacterial agent. And because of this, local residents and tourists, goes there to experience the soothing experience of the spring.

Banaue Rice Terraces

    With this tall rice terraces at the backdrop and cool breeze shuttling between mountain peaks, a journey across the Cordillera mountain ranges exposes one to an atmosphere strangely different from the daily offering of Manila and its suburbs. More importantly, it provides a peek into the ancient Philippine civilization. Mountain viewing for around 30 hours on travel along zigzag highways is both rewarding and exhausting. 

Boracay Island

   Boracay is widely known as one of the finest swimming destinations in the world, Boracay is blessed with unsullied fine talcum powder-sand beaches. Its tranquil crystal clear waters are perfect for exploring.Boracay also boasts of sapphire seas and spectacular sunsets. Countless hidden coves dot the island and tall coconut trees line up along the beaches.It is perfect for swimming, sailing, fishing and sunbathing.

Guimaras,Island

   Tourism is a major industry in Guimaras. In 2005, tourist arrivals totaled 181,915 and injected P204.3 million into its local economy. Since 2003, tourist arrivals to the province have been rising 30 percent. Its main attractions include Roca Encantadia, Guisi Lighthouse, Tiniguiban Islet, Isla Naburot, Lombija Wildlife Resort, Taklong-Tandog Island, Igang Marine Station, Toyo Reef, and La Paz and Pamankulan Fish Sanctuaries per annum.

Panglao Island, Bohol

 Until now, Panglao Island has stolen some of the glitters of the world-famous Boracay Island. Located at the southwestern tip of Bohol province, Panglao boasts of a long stretch of white-sand beaches embracing crystal-clear and blue waters.

Davao City

  Davao has become a well developed tourist destination in the Philippines. One of the most booming tourist destination that tourist want to visit. Davao has world-class resort and hotel accommodation and the best sporting facilities. Davao has many magnificent scenic view to see and is also rich in culture that blends the Eastern and Western culture.

Davao is also known 'Orchard of the Philippines' because of the exotic flowers particularly the orchids with over a thousand species that can only found in the Philippines. The vanda sanderiana is native only to Mindanao. Davao is the major cutflower producer in the country. Davao is also the biggest exporter of tropical fruits in the Philippines. The province produce pineapples, bananas, pomelos, marang, durian and mangoes. Philippine eagle can also be found in this province.

Bicol Region

    The Bicol Region in Region V, is located at the southeastern most peninsula of Luzon in the Philippines. Bicol Region has 6 provinces namely Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate and Sorsogon. Bicol is one of the famous tourist destinations in the Philippines. Bicol has a lot of beautiful scenic view to offer to visitors and tourist.It has a lot of natural scenery like mountains, waterfalls, hotsprings, caves, and alot more to offer. The world famous Mt. Mayon Volcano in which has a perfectly shaped cone. Bicol is also known for its exotic and beautiful white sand beaches magnificent world-class diving spots. You can also find in Bicol the tiniest fish in the world, but you'll need to dive in order to see it.

Camiguin Island

  Camiguin is one of the Philippines beautiful island paradise and one of the popular tourist destination.It is located in Northern Mindanao.It is also called an "Island Born of Fire", because of the 7 volcanoes sorrounding this island. Camiguin's unexploited beauty makes the island so charming that tourist around the world wanted to experience. Camiguin has a lot to offer to the visitors. This tiny island has lots of tourist attraction and scenic natural resources like lush of green forest, volcanic splendor, eternal hot and cold natural springs, pristine patches of black and white beaches, majestic waterfalls, exotic marine life, blue-ridge mountains and serene surroundings.

Biak-na-Bato, Bulacan

  Bulacan is one of the province that is very rich in history, culture and tradition in the Philippines. This is one of the places that Filipino heroes and patriots came from. Bulacan is also the home of  many talented Filipino in the field of arts, music and literature. Bulacan is also one of the province that fought for freedom against the Spaniards. It is also one of the province that is a melting pot of the past and the present, the old and the new, the countryside and the urbane.
   The popular festival is the Singkaban Festival in honor of their patron saint Our Lady of Victory.

Palawan Lagoon

  Palawan is one of  the Philippines' most exotic tourist destination with it's beautiful  islands, stone cliffs, coral reefs, misty mountains and teeming wildlife. Palawan is considered a paradise in the Philippines. Palawan is known for it's name as the 'Last Frontier'.

  Palawan, an island province is surrounded by coral shelf that is home of colorful marine life and because of this, Palawan is declared as a nature sanctuary. It has 1,768 island and islets. It's land area is almost 1.5 hectare land and is rich in rain forests, majestic mountains, primeval caves, and untrodden beaches.It has also many diving spots for you to explore.

Sta. Monica Parish, Panay

   Sta. Monica Parish Church stands as a reminder of the First Christian Faith in the island. In 1566, Fr. Martin de Rada, O.S.A was the first to proclaim the Gospel in the island of panay at the riverbank of Bamban also known as  Panay. Now, Panay is known as the Heritage Capital of Capiz because of the rich history and the deep culture it owns. Sta. Monica Parish Church is a 3 century-old church which homes the biggest bell in Asia. The bell was cast in 1878 from 70 sacks of coins, 7 ft. wide by 7 ft high, weigh of 10,400 kilograms (10.4 tons). Sta. Monica Parish Church is internationally renowned Parish Church, declared a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Institute, and a National Cultural Treasure in 2004 by the National Commission on Culture and the Arts.

Tubbataha Reef Marine Park,Sulu Sea

   The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 33,200 hectares, including the North and South Reefs.It is good for all sea lovers and explorers. 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.

  It is famous for its diverse marine life. Tubbataha Reef Marine Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world and the best place for snorkeling and diving in Asia.

Malapascua Island, Cebu

    Malapascua is one of the least spoiled tourist spots in the Philippines. Labeled as the next Boracay by the Lonely Planet, Malapascua has everything for the traveling diver.While you were in this island you can also have some time to explore the beautiful views that you'll love.

   Malapascua diving offers: the only daily thresher shark sightings in the world, white tip sharks, mantas, hammerheads (seasonal), wrecks, mandarin fish, pygmy seahorses, cuttlefish, beautiful unspoiled coral gardens and a huge diversity of marine life.

CORON ISLAND

   Coron Island is located at the northern tip of Palawan in the Philippines. The entire island is designated as an Ancestral Domain (R04-CADC-134). The island is known for a variety of sporting and leisure activities. Snorkeling and diving are two of the most famous and sought-after activities. It is also famous for its white sandy beaches, fresh water and tropical vegetation, and coral reefs.The island is known for lagoons that are wide, deep and clear water.The island is the habitat of the Philippine Cockatoo.
It is known for several Japanese shipwrecks that sank there during World War II. Out of 24 ships that were bombed during naval warfare between America and Japan, the remains of 12 warships are found in depths of 25 to 40 meters. These are the Akitsushima, Okikawa Maru, Irako, Kogyo Maru, Olympia Maru, Taiei Maru, Kyokuean Maru, East Tangat Gunboat, Tangat Wreck, Lusong Gunboat, Skeleton Wreck, and Nanshin Maru. Areas around shipwrecks are perfect for snorkeling and diving for the water is usually calm.
Tourists could go kayaking, soak in hotsprings, climb over hills, have a boat ride, or be amazed by watching birds over mangrove swamps.