philippine sceneries

Thursday, September 30, 2010

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.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

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.

Thursday, September 23, 2010

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.

KATIBAWASAN FALLS,CAMIGUIN

   Katibawasan Falls is a waterfalls located five kilometers southeast of Mambajao at the foot of Mt. Timpoong in the island of Camiguin. It measures about 250 feet which cascades to a rock pool surrounded by ground orchids, wild ferns, trees and boulders. Ice cold water provides an ideal summer splash to bathers and picnickers. The falls tumble down into a green pool, ideal for a refreshing swim. Giant ferns decorate the surrounding land, carpeting for space with huge trees and dropping vines. Rock picnic tables, seats and cookout facilities are available for use. Considered as one of the treasured gifts nature has bestowed Camiguin, the falls is maintained by the province and visitors are expected to pay a minimal entrance fee.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River


   The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located about 50 kilometers north of the city of Puerto Princesa in the province of Palawan, Philippines. It contains the renowned Subterranean River, thought to be the longest navigable underground river system in the world.The park features a limestone karst mountain landscape, with an 8.2-kilometer navigable underground river. The cave contains stalactite and stalagmite formations, as well as several massive chambers. A distinguishing feature of this river is it winds inside the cave before emptying itself into the South China Sea.
The National Park is also a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation, as the site possesses a mountain-to-sea ecosystem. It is the home for most of the threatened and restricted-range birds of Palawan, such as the Palawan peacock-pheasant and the Philippine cockatoo. In relation to this, the park has been designated as an Important Bird Area (IBA), and is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site as of December 4, 1999.

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

BAGUIO CITY


  Baguio, the coolest city and  is known as the summer capital of the Philippines found  in northern Luzon. It is also called the “City of Pines” because of all the pine trees growing on the mountain slopes around the city. If you take a plane ride from Metro Manila, it only takes an hour before you to arrive in Baguio. For economical reasons, you can also ride a bus but it takes you not less than 5 hours upon arrival. Some people prefer to ride a bus for them to enjoy seeing the views as the road enters the mountainous regions.
  Burnham Park is considered as one of  Baguio City’s premier park and it is the most popular park in town. The park features an artificial boating lake in the center and is located right in the middle of Baguio City, and is named after Daniel H Burnham, the American architect and town planner who laid out Baguio. Burnham Park has also an orchidarium, a rose garden, a terrace restaurant, a children’s playground, bicycle lanes, and areas for basketball and other sports.It has also many views for you to enjoy together with your family and friends.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

CHICO KALINGA RIVER


  Chico, Kalinga River is very suitable for adventurous people and it is and you can have boating or rafting together with your friends.
   Hacienda Escudero sets its sight to be the first and only premier Philippines cultural destination complete with luxurious-tourism facilities located at San Pablo, Quezon City.
    One of the rich natural attraction that Hacienda Escudero  tourism is very proud of is a wide variety of bird species that you will see. A wide variety of very rare Indigo-banded Kingfisher to the common Zebra Dove. Brids Species such as Greater Painted Snipe, Oriental Paticole, Lesser Coucal, Blue-throated Bee-eater, Yellow-vented Bulbul, Large-billed Crow, Mangrove Blue Flycatcher, Olive-backed Sunbird, Eurasian Tree Sparrow, Chestnut Munia, and the Oriental Magpie-Robin and many other species can be found. Because of the unspoiled natural river, good habitat with a good natural charm of Hacienda Escudero is the reason why birds are lurking the area. Hacienda Escudero is also surrounded by three enchanted and majestic mountains such as Mt. Banahaw, Mt. San Cristobal, and Mt. Malarayat. Walking is another way to get neighbors together. Parks and forests ring clusters of houses, all linked by pedestrian walkways,good for family bonding. Getting around by water is another feature. Choice Hacienda Escudero properties either have their own access to the freshwater lakes or open up to specially built waterways, allowing construction of moorings within lakeside lots for privately owned boats.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010


Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

Scenic Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, dubbed the “Summer Capital of the South”, is a protected landscape and the ancestral home of the T'boli people. Located in the Daguma Mountains of SOCCSKSARGEN, it boasts three beautiful mountain lakes (Sebu, Seloton and Lahit) and seven waterfalls, as well as the rich culture of the T'bolis, now internationally known for their t'nalak cloth. The scenery and light in this place make it a photographer's paradise, and the mountains offer adventures for intrepid trekkers.
   This is a beatiful spot good for nature lovers.The scenes here is very good specially in watching the sunset.


Caramoan Peninsula, Camarines Sur

The serene Caramoan Peninsula is a hidden paradise in Camarines Sur, great for swimming, island hopping and nature-tripping. Aside from white beaches, waterfalls and islands, Caramoan also has caves for intrepid explorers and cliffs for rock climbers, as well as the wildlife sanctuary at Caramoan National Park for bird-watchers.There were many beautiful spots that is safe for family bonding.Experience this hidden beauty of Camarines Sur!