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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Escapades






Bali Bali Beach Resort got its name from the word “bali bali”, which, in the native dialect of Pangasinan, means “beautiful”. Thus, a beautiful resort. The one-hectare property is located at the southwest coastline of the Island Garden City of Samal.











Pier 1 SUPERCAT station in CEBU CITY



Chikaan sa Cebu is a Filipino restaurant serving Cebuanos for about 25 years already. Their first branch was located at Juana Osmeña Street in Cebu City. But when a new owner took over the operations of the restaurants on 2006, Chikaan has moved to a bigger and more spacious location at Salinas Drive in Cebu City. Recently, they opened a new branch at the chic expansion wing of SM City Cebu dubbed as the Northwing.



“People’s Park in the Sky-Tagaytay City,Philippines”

The People’s Park in the Sky is one of the visited place in Tagaytay, it was build in the late 70’s by former President Ferdinand E. Marcos to serve as the first family’s vacation house. It was called as Palace in the Sky.







Punta Isla, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

When Lonely Planet said that the place is located in a “bowl of forests and mountains”, it was totally true! Serene waters surrounded us for a long weekend spent at one of the popular resorts in Lake Sebu, Punta Isla Resort. Lake Sebu is famous for several things: 1. Tilapia Farm; 2. T’boli crafts; 3. Ukay-ukay (flea market); and 4. fog.





Botona Beach Resort, Dahican, Mati Davao Oriental

Lies with the 7 kilometers stretch of the famous Dahican white sand beach. This 2 hectares fully fenced beach resort in Purok Maribujok, Dahican offers small kiosks and cottages that can accommodate 10 persons along the shorelines while enjoying swimming and playing. In place also are two (2) units European inspired rest houses where you can feel the comfort of your home equipped with air-conditioned rooms with toilet and home entertainment facility.


Timoga Spring Resort in ILIGAN CITY

The most distinguished springs in the city because of its crystal clear cold flowing water. It is located in Barangay Buru-un which is 9 kilometers from the city proper.



DUMAGUETE: The City of Gentle People


The city attracts a considerable number of foreign tourists, particularly Europeans, because of easy ferry access from Cebu City, the availability of beach resorts and dive sites, and the attraction of dolphin and whale watching in nearby Bais Bay




Antulang Beach Resort in Dumaguete City

Nestled 40 kilometers south of Dumaguete City, the capital city of Negros Oriental, Philippines, ANTULANG BEACH RESORT is just an hour’s drive away from the Dumaguete airport or seaport.



( Silliman University in Dumaguete City )

The City of Dumaguete is a city in the Philippine province of Negros Oriental. It is the capital, principal seaport, and largest city of the province. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 116,392 people. A person from Dumaguete is called a "Dumagueteño". The city is nicknamed The City of Gentle People.






( Source in Bayawan City, Negros Oriental. )

Bayawan is located around 101 kilometers from the provincial capital Dumaguete City and near the provincial border with Negros Occidental. It is a coastal city with a land area of 699 km², the largest in the province. Mabinay bounds it to the north, Tanjay City and Bais City to the east, Sta. Catalina to the southeast and Basay to the west and it also shares a boundary with Kabankalan City of Negros Occidental on the northwest.



Mactan-Cebu International Airport is a major international airport in the Visayas region of the Philippines. It is located in Lapu-Lapu City, Mactan Island, Metro Cebu and is the country's second primary gateway.
The airport is managed by the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority.





Manay is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines.
According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 36,697 people in 7,136 households





White Sand Beach Resort in San Ignacio, Manay, Davao Oriental, Philippines.





"Never Let the ODDS keep you from doing what you
know in your heart you were meant to do"














































































Davao City: The Land of Promise











The Land Of Promise


Davao City is the capital of the Davao Region (or Region XI). It is strategically located at the Southeastern part of Mindanao with latitude of 6º58’ to 7º 34’ North and a longitude of 125º14’ to 125º40’ East.



(Pista Lokal @ Torres)




Its boundary line passes through the top of the country’s highest peak, the Mt. Apo. On the north, Davao del Norte bound it, while on the east, partly by Davao del Norte and the Davao Gulf.




( Orange Groove in Buhangin )




The city’s strategic location makes it the center of trade not only in the Southern Mindanao region or the whole of Mindanao but also in the East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA).



(BO's Coffee at Torres)



Davao City is very accessible. As your gateway to the Philippine South, it has regular air, sea, and land linkages to major points in the country. It is one (1) hour and 40 minutes away from Manila (the country’s capital) by plane and only 40 minutes away from Cebu City. It has 4 times weekly flights to Singapore and twice weekly flights to Manado Indonesia.





Jack's Ridge was built to offer a completely new experience to dinners, and its not over yet, more development are under way to make it the premier dining resort in Davao City






World Palace in Ecoland, Davao City




Crown Regency in Cabaguio, Davao City






Damosa Gateway, Mamay Road, Lanang, Davao City






Philippine Eagle Center is located in Malagos, Baguio District in Davao City. The Philippine Eagle Center (PEC) is a park located some 45 minutes away from the heart of Davao City. The PEC is home to many Philippine Eagles saved from poachers, and many younger ones bred in captivity. The most popular of which is Pag-asa, the first Philippine Eagle successfully bred in captivity. Many other animals also call the PEC their home. Unlike other zoological parks, the animals are in large cages that mimic their natural habitats.






Forest Hill Mountain Resort

LA VISTA MONTE VILL., MATINA PANGI DIVERSION ROAD





People’s Park, formerly known as PTA grounds, is a park with a collection of tropical rainforest trees, a Durian fruit dome or a fantasy-themed park with the children to play and enjoy, for free of charge. People's Park is located near The Apo View Hotel and Casa Leticia Hotel.





“ Never be afraid to do something new.

Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the titanic.”












Monday, May 25, 2009

Bohol: The Land of Natural Beauty








BOHOL: The Land of Natural Beauty

Bohol is the home province of the fourth President of the Republic of the Philippines, Carlos Polistico Garcia (1957-1960), who was born in the municipality of Talibon.

It is also the home of the tarsier, the big-eyed insect insect-eating primate whose size is smaller than one's fist. Scientists regard the tarsier as the oldest mammal now inhabiting the earth.

It has a rich historical and cultural heritage. History tells us that the first international peace treaty, otherwise known as the "Blood Compact" between Sikatuna and Legazpi, was made on the island.

Other attractions are waterfalls amidst verdant forests, caves with stalagmites and stalactites, natural parks, exotic wildlife, centuries old churches, and many historical landmarks. Delicacies too, which are truly Boholano like the sticky concoction in a coconut shell called calamay, mouth-watering peanut kisses, hojaldres, kinatloan and many more.

It is also rich in historical and cultural heritage. History tells us that the first international peace treaty, otherwise known as the "Blood Compact" between Sikatuna and Legazpi, was made on the island.

Come and visit BOHOL and find out for yourself the beauty of nature beyond your imagination.












The Sandugo Blood Compact Site in Tagbilaran City, Bohol Philippines. It was built to commemorate the blood compact peace treaty between de Legazpi and Sikatuna on March 16, 1565. As a sign of peace and friendship between the two men and the nations each represent, the men drank from a common cup, which also contains drops of blood taken from each other's arm.





Bohol Tropics Resort in Tagbilaran City, Bohol Philippines. Located in the heart of the city of Tagbilaran.





Balicasag Island Dive Resort in Bohol, Philippines .

This low, flat island is situated four kilometers southwest of Duljo Point off

Panglao Reef. Surrounded by a sandy shell coraline beach, the island is fringed by a narrow reef shelf 9 to 49.5 meters wide. The tops of the submarine cliffs are covered with hard coral while lower levels are covered with sponges and gorgonians. A thriving fish community is found around the cliff face area. Jacks, barracudas and mackerels also abound.





Badjang Spring in Valencia, Bohol, Philippines. Badiang Spring is an extraordinary water system that is located in Valencia. This is an underground spring that provides freshwater that gushes out from twin pipes that are located near Bohol Sea. The freshwater that is released from the twin pipes is diverted to fill two swimming pools of opposite sizes. The larger one basically is for adult swimmers and the smaller one is intended for children only. Although this natural attraction has not yet gained fame similar to that of the Loboc River, this spring is beginning to draw attention from an increasing number of travellers.
Well-sheltered picnic tables have already been installed near this scenic spot to invite picnickers to experience the beauty of the spring.

Bohol Divers Resort in Tawala, Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. Powder white sands beach, crystal clear seas, long strech beach fronts, are some of the attributes of Alona BEach where the bohol Divers resort is strategically situated.



Alona Divers in Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines.
The seawater of the Philippines is enriched by nourishing currents from the Sea of Japan, the Pacific Ocean, the South China Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Celebes Sea. The marine life of the whole Indo-Pacific region can be found in Philippine waters.


Chocolate Hills in Carmen, Bohol, Philippines. The Chocolate Hills are probably Bohol’s most famous tourist attraction. They look like giant mole hills, or as some say, women’s breasts, and remind us of the hills in a small child’s drawing. Most people who first see pictures of this landscape can hardly believe that these hills are not a man-made artifact. However, this idea is quickly abandoned, as the effort would surely surpass the construction of the pyramids in Egypt. The chocolate hills consist of are no less than 1268 hills (some claim this to be the exact number). They are very uniform in shape and mostly between 30 and 50 meters high. They are covered with grass, which, at the end of the dry season, turns chocolate brown. From this color, the hills derive their name. At other times, the hills are green, and the association may be a bit difficult to make.




Bohol Beach Club in Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines. Bohol Beach Club, nestles in Panglao Island in the Central Visayas. This is approximately thirty (30) minutes by land from Tagbilaran City. Bohol has become a popular destination for tourist, as it is blessed with natural wonders. These include sight such as the magnificent Chocolate Hills, the Hinagdanan Cave, the Loboc River and the smallest mammal in the world the Philippines’ Tarsier.




Baclayon Church in Bohol, Philippines. Baclayon Church is the

oldest church in Bohol, dating back to 1596. Its present structure, however,

as it stands, started in 1727. The church has been run by Jesuits and Agustinians, with Frs. Sanchez and Torres as the very first parish priests.








A cruise on LOBOC RIVER, Bohol, Philippines. These floating restaurants consists of two banka-hulls, over which a large wooden platform is placed. On this platform, numerous tables are placed, and a band plays music. Different boats play different styles of music, so, if you make a careful choice, you can dine with your favourite music. On our boat, they were playing mostly popular jazz and blues style music, which, although you would expect it on the Mississippi, was definitely not out of place here as well.
As the boat takes of, the buffet begins. On the middle table all kinds of Philippine delicacies are presented, and while eating, you can enjoy the lush green landscape slowly sliding along your table. The small outboard engine works hard to move the vessel against the current. Life along the river side goes on as it must have done for centuries, with children swimming, people passing by in small bankas or canoes. On certain points along the trip, daring kids climb in a large coconut tree overhanging the river, and jump in the water very close to the floating restaurant.



Sagbayan Peak in Bohol City, Philippines - on top of the Chocolate Hills in Sagbayan, near Tubigon. Notice the dome of the butterfly enclosure, where you can see numerous butterflies collected in the area.









The Bohol Museum in Tagbilaran City, Bohol Philippines.

which is located at the corner of F. Rocha and Hontanosas streets in the city of Tagbilaran is an intruiging point of interest. This old building used to be the residence of former President Carlos P. Garcia. Some of the historical relics of Bohol can be seen in this museum








" hAppinEss is nOt sOmeThinG YoU pOstpOne fOr the FUTURE; it is sOmEthinG YoU dEsigN foR thE PRESENT… “I am the MASTER of my FATE; I am the CAPTAIN of my SOUL.”