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It is the oldest and most historic place in Manila, and its name translates to "within the walls." It is encircled by high, thick stone walls and contains earthworks reminiscent of an old castle.
Located inside the Intramuros walls is the San Agustin Church, a World Heritage Site recognized by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), also known as the oldest church in the Philippines. Fort Santiago is also an attraction within Intramuros, one of the oldest fortifications in Manila, built by the Spaniards in 1571. Today, it is a memorial to the victims of World War II and the sacrifices of the Filipino people in pursuit of freedom.
Intramuros
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The premiere people's park boasts world-class sculptures, historical markers, beautiful gardens, facilities for photo and art exhibits, event venues, and various forms of entertainment. It remains a flagship of freedom and courage as numerous political rallies, oath-takings, and national events are held within the park.
Rizal Park
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It is a government agency museum that includes research and conservation programs throughout the archipelago. It houses the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Anthropology, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Planetarium, which are repositories of Filipinos' natural and cultural history and environment.
The National Museum of the Philippines
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It is the country's first world-class marine theme park and a premiere educational facility in Manila. It is an integrated urban resort with aquatic life attractions and an aqua-themed hotel.
Attractions in the park are the Oceanarium (a walkthrough of the watery depths featuring marine creatures indigenous to the Philippines and Southeast Asia), the Sea Lion Show, the Star Bird Show, and more.
Manila Ocean Park
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It is a populous city in Metro Manila, and its tourism is focused on its cultural, historical, and educational activities.
It has a competitive direction of providing livelihood opportunities from the tourism sector. The city has tremendous tourism offerings that cater to the needs of visitors.
Quezon City
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One of the well-known attractions here is the ________, a 27-hectare national park at the heart of the city dedicated to the memory of President Manuel Luis Quezon. The monument, built in the center of the park, boasts a museum housing priceless memorabilia of former president Quezon and his remains inside the shrine.
Quezon Memorial Circle
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Another attraction is the Art in Island ______, a 3D art museum founded by Yun Jae Kyoung and a team of 18 Korean master painters. Art in this
museum gives the illusion of depth when viewed from a certain angle and is designed to serve as a backdrop for photo opportunities.Another attraction is the Art in Island Museum, a 3D art museum founded by Yun Jae Kyoung and a team of 18 Korean master painters. Art in this
museum gives the illusion of depth when viewed from a certain angle and is designed to serve as a backdrop for photo opportunities.
Museum
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It is a province of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Benguet is nicknamed the Salad Bowl of the Philippines since it's one of the country's main sources of fresh vegetables. Benguet has picturesque mountain views, a tranquil atmosphere, and a cool breeze, a refreshing escape from busy city life. La Trinidad, the province's capital, is abundant in producing vegetables and strawberries. Baguio City, a famous tourist destination, is also found in the province. It is hailed as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines" because tourists visit the area to take a break from the tropical heat in the lowlands, given that it has unusually cool temperatures with an average of 15-23°C. Baguio's pine-scented air and cool climate have earned it the name "City of Pines." The city is also known for its Panagbenga Festival, an annual flower festival celebrated every February. "Panagbenga" comes from a Kankanaey term meaning "season of blooming."
Benguet
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a famous tourist destination, is also found in the province. It is hailed as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines"
Baguio City
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Baguio's pine-scented air and cool climate have earned it the name "City of Pines."
Baguio
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The city is also known for its ______, an annual flower festival celebrated every February. "Panagbenga" comes from a Kankanaey term meaning "season of blooming."
Panagbenga Festival
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It is one of the familiar landmarks in Baguio, with its distinct pink facade, rose windows, and twin square belfry completed in 1936.
Baguio Cathedral
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The city's premier and oldest park in Baguio, where gardens and a lake are in the city's center. This attraction offers fun activities such as biking, skating, boarding, and riding a boat.
Burnham Park
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It is a popular tourist attraction where visitors can experience horseback riding and shop for souvenirs. A long stairway of stones leads to the "Pool of Pines, " a 100-meter-long pool of water lined on both sides by the famous Baguio towering pine. This park is just opposite the main gate of The Mansion, another tourist attraction in Baguio, the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines. It has a mini museum housing memorabilia and works of art collected over the years of occupancy by the former presidents.
Wright Park
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It is a hillside home artwork that became a global transformation icon at La Trinidad, Benguet. The magic colors transformed the houses of the stone hill into an artwork that signifies the "re-blooming" and "re-greening" of the environment.
Colors of Stobosa
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Sugong Hanging Coffins, locally known as
sugong cave
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It is known for its hanging coffins where mummified remains of the local ancestors are found. Other points of interest in the area are the different historical sites like the Dap-ay or Ato, where an ancient practice of tribal elders coming together to decide on issues and concerns happens, and the many tribal celebrations where one can participate, such as the Lang-ay Cultural Festival. Visitors can also improve their craft and skills and learn how to weave local baskets and fabric.
mountain province
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A standing male figure representing a rice diety (bulul) found in this province is an essential expression of the tradition of anthropomorphic sculpture in the northern Philippines. The province's festival, Gotad Ad Ifugao, is held every June to showcase the town's old culture and traditions. Banaue Rice Terraces, one of the country's top tourist destinations, is dubbed the "Eight Wonder of the World."
Ifugao
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Another attraction here is the ________, a gigantic memorial shrine commemorating World War Il's end. It is a concrete pyramid-type structure that resembles an oversized Ifugao native house located at Linda, Kiangan.
Philippine War Memorial Shrine
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This province is known to be the home of the last and oldest mambababatok (traditional Kalinga tattoo artist), Apo Whang Od, in Buscalan Village. For over 70 years, Apo Whang-Od has been tattooing Kalinga warriors and women going through the rites of passage: childbirth, adulthood, marriage, eldership, and ancestorship. She is considered the last tattoo artist of her generation, using a mixed pigment of soot and water, a coconut bowl, an orange/calamansi thorn attached to the end of a small bamboo stick, another stick as a tapper, and a long piece of dried bamboo grass as tattoo template.
kalinga
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The capital of this province is Laoag, the northernmost urban hub of the Philippines. It has an international airport, Laoag International Airport, and contains the same Spanish-era heritage as Vigan. The city has a rich socioeconomic and cultural dynamic.
ilocos norte
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Officially named the Saint Augustine Church, a UNESCO world heritage site that is one of the baroque churches and Spanish colonial buildings in llocos Norte.
paoay church
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It is a national park and museum in Paoay, originally the official residence of the late and former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and his family when visiting his home province.It is a national park and museum in Paoay, originally the official residence of the late and former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and his family when visiting his home province.
malacañang of the north
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It is a sandy coastal desert and beach located along the coast near Laoag City. It is where visitors can do fun activities such as sand surfing and riding an ATV through the dunes.
la paz sand dunes
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Located in this province is Vigan City, the most well-preserved Spanish colonial town in the Philippines. It is a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO, built in the 16th century, and is a trip back to the country's early history. It boasts colonial-era houses, horse-drawn carriages, and Baroque building designs as if resembling a European town in the eyes of its visitors. Big chains and brands, such as 7-Eleven or Mcdonald's, present in the area are designed in traditional colonial buildings rather than one that represents their usual architecture and color scheme to blend in with the surroundings. Famous attractions here include:Located in this province is Vigan City, the most well-preserved Spanish colonial town in the Philippines. It is a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO, built in the 16th century, and is a trip back to the country's early history. It boasts colonial-era houses, horse-drawn carriages, and Baroque building designs as if resembling a European town in the eyes of its visitors. Big chains and brands, such as 7-Eleven or Mcdonald's, present in the area are designed in traditional colonial buildings rather than one that represents their usual architecture and color scheme to blend in with the surroundings. Famous attractions here include:
ilocos sur
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It is a famous street where Spanish houses can be found, boasting Vigan's rich culture and history. Tourists can walk along the cobblestone streets with horse-drawn carriages and rustic
mansions
Calle Crisologo
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An iconic symbol of Vigan built in 1591 as a watchtower where visitors can have a great view of the surrounding towns.
Bantay Bell Tower
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It is one of the three (3) historical buildings that are part of the NM Ilocos Regional Museum Complex (National Museum Ilocos) in Vigan. The museum is an ancestral house constructed in
1788. It was declared a historical building due to its association with the martyred priest, Fr. Jose Burgos, whose death, along with two (2) other priests, sparked the anti-Spanish colonial resistance.
Padre Burgos House
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it is also known for other attractions like the Bangui Windmills in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos, Pangasinan, beaches in San Juan, La Union, and the Baluarte Watch Tower in Luna, La Union
ilocos region
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It is the northernmost and smallest province of the Philippines. The indigenous people of Batanes are called Ivatans. One of the attractions found here is the Ruins of Songsong, a ghost barangay in Uyugan featuring a cluster of abandoned old houses with roofless shells after a tidal wave hit the island of Batan in the 1950s. Another one is the Honesty Coffee Shop, an unmanned refreshment store famous worldwide for showcasing Ivatan's honesty.
It is open to buyers who get their goods and leave their payment in a wooden box. The shop allows visitors to make their coffee and indulge in snacks and other goods on sale. Sabtang Island is one of the most beautiful islands in Batanes, with intermittent sand beaches, and is dominated by steep mountains and deep canyons with small level areas sporadically found along the coastline.
Batanes
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One of the known tourist spots in the area is the Callao Cave, a seven-chambered cave in Peñablanca, Cagayan, boasting massive limestones, seven (7) skylights, and a chapel. It is also the home to the oldest human remains ever found in the country. Cagayan River, also known as Rio Grande de Cagayan, is the Philippines' mightiest watercourse-the longest and widest river in the country. Palaui Island is also found in the area. It is a 7,000-hectare protected island and serene ecotourism sanctuary famed for its pristine domain, virgin ecosystems and geological formations, a rich variety of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, and spectacular landscapes found nowhere else (Cagayan Economic Zone Authority, 2022).
Cagayan
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It is a province blessed with an abundance of tourist attractions. It has its share of historical sites, such as the home and rest house of former Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon. Its natural attractions include picturesque waterfalls, lush greenery on mountainsides, and panoramic beaches. Museo de Baler is a known attraction in the province featuring well-preserved artifacts (old jars and bells, porcelains, and paintings) and the history of Aurora.
Quezon Memorial Park is also found here, the birthplace of the late President Manuel L. Quezon, and is situated at the heart of the town. At the center of this park is a marker bearing a short-life account of the late President.
Quezon's house once stood here, a relatively small house made of wood, bamboo, and nipa.
Aurora
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This province offers historical and cultural tourist spots. Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar is a beach resort, convention center, and heritage destination rolled into one. Restored heritage and archival houses can be found here for the present generation to feel like they are living in the past. Another attraction is the Mt. Samat Shrine or Dambana ng Kagitingan, which memorializes the bravery and symbolizes the heroic stand of the Filipino and American forces who fought against the Japanese troops. The shrine is approximately 72 hectares from the foot up to the cross. It consists of the Colonnade (a row of tall columns that support a building or a roof) and the huge Memorial Cross (Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authoritv [TIEZAl. n.d.).
Bataan
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It is one of the most popular holiday destinations for domestic travelers mainly because of its proximity to Manila One of its famous places is Taal Volcano, the smallest active volcano in the Philippines. Visitors can ride a boat to reach the foot of the volcano, and from there, one can either trek or ride a horse to reach the top. Fortune Island is also one of the beautiful places famous for its crumbling pillars called the "Acropolis" from the Acropolis of Athens in Greece. Once a private luxury island resort, it is now abandoned due to a lack of freshwater sources and is prone to typhoons. Some popular diving sites are found in Anilao, which is brimming with marine life.
Batangas
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It is endowed with a bounty of nature, such as numerous mineral hot and cold springs, majestic waterfalls, and protected forest areas with diverse flora and fauna. Pagsanjan Falls is known in Laguna, where skilled and accredited boatmen will take visitors on an exciting boat ride or "shooting the rapids," maneuvering through turbulent waters at Magdapio River to reach the falls. The Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, is also found in the area. It boasts rides and attractions unique to the country in size and magnitude. Hot spring resorts at Pansol are also found here, which are warmed by Mt. Makiling (a dormant volcano).It is endowed with a bounty of nature, such as numerous mineral hot and cold springs, majestic waterfalls, and protected forest areas with diverse flora and fauna. Pagsanjan Falls is known in Laguna, where skilled and accredited boatmen will take visitors on an exciting boat ride or "shooting the rapids," maneuvering through turbulent waters at Magdapio River to reach the falls. The Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, is also found in the area. It boasts rides and attractions unique to the country in size and magnitude. Hot spring resorts at Pansol are also found here, which are warmed by Mt. Makiling (a dormant volcano).
Laguna
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is where one can connect with nature without losing touch with the finer points of urban living. Verdant hills and undulating valleys stretch from the rugged foothills of Montalban and Antipolo down to the picturesque shores of Laguna de Bay. The terrain offers exciting opportunities for biking, mountain climbing, and camping amidst rolling hills, lakeshores, caves, and waterfalls. The province is known as the "Cradle of Philippine Art," as it attests to the creative tradition that has spawned generations of visual and performing artists. There are art masterpieces displayed at many local galleries in Angono.
Rizal
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is nestled at the foot of the Tanay mountain range, preserved with natural vegetation ornamented with forest trees and flowering wild plants complemented by the beautiful cascading waterfalls, streams, and ditches.
daranak falls
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The ____ is a site discovered by the National Artist and acclaimed muralist from Angono, Carlos "Botong" Francisco, in 1965. It is a cultural heritage site that dates back to the stone age and is the most ancient Filipino work of art. The site is famous for its rock engravings consisting of 127 drawings of human and animal figures.
Angono - Binangonan Petroglyphs
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It features a stunning limestone karst landscape with an underground river. One of the river's distinctive characteristics is that it appears directly into the sea, and its lower portion is subjected to tidal effects. It is also an important environment for the conservation of biodiversity.
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
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It is an outstanding example of an isle reef with a high concentration of aquatic species. The North Islet is a nesting site for marine turtles and birds. The attraction is an example of an unspoiled coral reef with a magnificent 100-meter perpendicular wall, vast lagoons, and two (2) coral islands.
Tubbataha Reef Marine Park
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A safari tour at the attraction is offered to visitors.
Calauit Safari Park
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It is generally mountainous with scattered fertile plains and valleys.
Albay
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is also located in Albay, featuring the remains of the Cagsawa Church, a 16*-century Franciscan stone church that was destroyed after the explosion of the Mayon volcano in 1814.
cagsawa ruins
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a destination with white sand beaches, a vibrant community, and stunning sunsets, which made it one of the best island destinations in the world; hence, it is hailed as the "Beach Capital of the Philippines."
boracay
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is also found here, with the longest underwater tunnel in the Philippines. It has one of the world's largest pearls and is a popular attraction for kids.
boracay oceanarium
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is the capital city of the province of Negros Occidental, known as the "Land of Sweet People" because of its culinary heritage that incorporates plenty of sweets and desserts.
bacolod
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known as the "Taj Mahal of Negros Occidental." It is the remnant structure of Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson's (a sugar baron) mansion burned down during World War II.
the ruins
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It is located in downtown Bacolod, is also a known attraction. It was a small chapel that became a cathedral in 1933. The structure, made of coral stones from Guimaras Island, was completed in 1882 through the initiative of Fr. Mauricio Ferrero.
San Sebastian Cathedral
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It is the most popular tourist attraction on the island. Spread out over 50 kilometers, the hundreds of green mountainous hills that litter the landscape are unique. It is named Chocolate Hills because the grass covering the limestone hills turns brown during the dry season. These formations can be seen in two (2) ways: on land, by climbing the highest point, or by air through air tours.
chocolate hills
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Found in this attraction is a floating restaurant that looks like a giant house with a roof and dining room. Visitors can experience a river cruise while having lunch, serenaded by local musicians, and entertained by local dancers or performers. CLUE “river”
loboc river
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It is an ecotourism destination located in Corella, Bohol, established by the Philippine Tarsier Foundation to protect Tarsiers while promoting eco-friendly tourism. Tarsiers, known as mamag, are tiny and cute primates that fit in the palm of a hand and are endangered
philippine tarsier sanctuary
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These are found in Anda town, where visitors can explore underwater marine life, including unique corals and nudibranchs.
panglao, cabilao, and balicasag islands
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It was first planted in 1521 under the orders of explorer Ferdinand Magellan, whose discovery of the land brought 300 years of Spanish colonization of the Philippines. That day also marked the birth of Christianity in the land. The people believed the original cross to have miraculous healing powers, so they started chipping it away. Because of that, the government officials were prompted to encase it in another wooden cross.
magellan’s cross
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It is the home to the original and oldest religious relic of the world-famous Infant Jesus. Sinulog Festival, the city's well-known annual cultural and religious festival, is held to celebrate and honor this relic.
santo niño basilica
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It is where people can swim with whale sharks, the largest fish in the world. The interaction with whale sharks has dramatically led to stronger efforts to protect the marine ecosystem.
oslob
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It is a premier safari park in northern Cebu. It serves as a sanctuary for hundreds of different species of plants and animals. Its main features are the African Savanna, Michelle's Garden, Gardens of the World, and the White Lion Safari.
cebu safari and adventure park
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The capital of this province is Dumaguete City, which offers a slow-paced lifestyle, earning the nickname "City of Gentle People."
negros oriental
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Masjid Dimaukom, also known as the
pink mosque of maguindanao
問題一覧
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It is the oldest and most historic place in Manila, and its name translates to "within the walls." It is encircled by high, thick stone walls and contains earthworks reminiscent of an old castle.
Located inside the Intramuros walls is the San Agustin Church, a World Heritage Site recognized by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), also known as the oldest church in the Philippines. Fort Santiago is also an attraction within Intramuros, one of the oldest fortifications in Manila, built by the Spaniards in 1571. Today, it is a memorial to the victims of World War II and the sacrifices of the Filipino people in pursuit of freedom.
Intramuros
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The premiere people's park boasts world-class sculptures, historical markers, beautiful gardens, facilities for photo and art exhibits, event venues, and various forms of entertainment. It remains a flagship of freedom and courage as numerous political rallies, oath-takings, and national events are held within the park.
Rizal Park
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It is a government agency museum that includes research and conservation programs throughout the archipelago. It houses the National Museum of Fine Arts, the National Museum of Anthropology, the National Museum of Natural History, and the National Planetarium, which are repositories of Filipinos' natural and cultural history and environment.
The National Museum of the Philippines
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It is the country's first world-class marine theme park and a premiere educational facility in Manila. It is an integrated urban resort with aquatic life attractions and an aqua-themed hotel.
Attractions in the park are the Oceanarium (a walkthrough of the watery depths featuring marine creatures indigenous to the Philippines and Southeast Asia), the Sea Lion Show, the Star Bird Show, and more.
Manila Ocean Park
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It is a populous city in Metro Manila, and its tourism is focused on its cultural, historical, and educational activities.
It has a competitive direction of providing livelihood opportunities from the tourism sector. The city has tremendous tourism offerings that cater to the needs of visitors.
Quezon City
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One of the well-known attractions here is the ________, a 27-hectare national park at the heart of the city dedicated to the memory of President Manuel Luis Quezon. The monument, built in the center of the park, boasts a museum housing priceless memorabilia of former president Quezon and his remains inside the shrine.
Quezon Memorial Circle
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Another attraction is the Art in Island ______, a 3D art museum founded by Yun Jae Kyoung and a team of 18 Korean master painters. Art in this
museum gives the illusion of depth when viewed from a certain angle and is designed to serve as a backdrop for photo opportunities.Another attraction is the Art in Island Museum, a 3D art museum founded by Yun Jae Kyoung and a team of 18 Korean master painters. Art in this
museum gives the illusion of depth when viewed from a certain angle and is designed to serve as a backdrop for photo opportunities.
Museum
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It is a province of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Benguet is nicknamed the Salad Bowl of the Philippines since it's one of the country's main sources of fresh vegetables. Benguet has picturesque mountain views, a tranquil atmosphere, and a cool breeze, a refreshing escape from busy city life. La Trinidad, the province's capital, is abundant in producing vegetables and strawberries. Baguio City, a famous tourist destination, is also found in the province. It is hailed as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines" because tourists visit the area to take a break from the tropical heat in the lowlands, given that it has unusually cool temperatures with an average of 15-23°C. Baguio's pine-scented air and cool climate have earned it the name "City of Pines." The city is also known for its Panagbenga Festival, an annual flower festival celebrated every February. "Panagbenga" comes from a Kankanaey term meaning "season of blooming."
Benguet
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a famous tourist destination, is also found in the province. It is hailed as the "Summer Capital of the Philippines"
Baguio City
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Baguio's pine-scented air and cool climate have earned it the name "City of Pines."
Baguio
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The city is also known for its ______, an annual flower festival celebrated every February. "Panagbenga" comes from a Kankanaey term meaning "season of blooming."
Panagbenga Festival
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It is one of the familiar landmarks in Baguio, with its distinct pink facade, rose windows, and twin square belfry completed in 1936.
Baguio Cathedral
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The city's premier and oldest park in Baguio, where gardens and a lake are in the city's center. This attraction offers fun activities such as biking, skating, boarding, and riding a boat.
Burnham Park
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It is a popular tourist attraction where visitors can experience horseback riding and shop for souvenirs. A long stairway of stones leads to the "Pool of Pines, " a 100-meter-long pool of water lined on both sides by the famous Baguio towering pine. This park is just opposite the main gate of The Mansion, another tourist attraction in Baguio, the official summer residence of the President of the Philippines. It has a mini museum housing memorabilia and works of art collected over the years of occupancy by the former presidents.
Wright Park
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It is a hillside home artwork that became a global transformation icon at La Trinidad, Benguet. The magic colors transformed the houses of the stone hill into an artwork that signifies the "re-blooming" and "re-greening" of the environment.
Colors of Stobosa
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Sugong Hanging Coffins, locally known as
sugong cave
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It is known for its hanging coffins where mummified remains of the local ancestors are found. Other points of interest in the area are the different historical sites like the Dap-ay or Ato, where an ancient practice of tribal elders coming together to decide on issues and concerns happens, and the many tribal celebrations where one can participate, such as the Lang-ay Cultural Festival. Visitors can also improve their craft and skills and learn how to weave local baskets and fabric.
mountain province
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A standing male figure representing a rice diety (bulul) found in this province is an essential expression of the tradition of anthropomorphic sculpture in the northern Philippines. The province's festival, Gotad Ad Ifugao, is held every June to showcase the town's old culture and traditions. Banaue Rice Terraces, one of the country's top tourist destinations, is dubbed the "Eight Wonder of the World."
Ifugao
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Another attraction here is the ________, a gigantic memorial shrine commemorating World War Il's end. It is a concrete pyramid-type structure that resembles an oversized Ifugao native house located at Linda, Kiangan.
Philippine War Memorial Shrine
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This province is known to be the home of the last and oldest mambababatok (traditional Kalinga tattoo artist), Apo Whang Od, in Buscalan Village. For over 70 years, Apo Whang-Od has been tattooing Kalinga warriors and women going through the rites of passage: childbirth, adulthood, marriage, eldership, and ancestorship. She is considered the last tattoo artist of her generation, using a mixed pigment of soot and water, a coconut bowl, an orange/calamansi thorn attached to the end of a small bamboo stick, another stick as a tapper, and a long piece of dried bamboo grass as tattoo template.
kalinga
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The capital of this province is Laoag, the northernmost urban hub of the Philippines. It has an international airport, Laoag International Airport, and contains the same Spanish-era heritage as Vigan. The city has a rich socioeconomic and cultural dynamic.
ilocos norte
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Officially named the Saint Augustine Church, a UNESCO world heritage site that is one of the baroque churches and Spanish colonial buildings in llocos Norte.
paoay church
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It is a national park and museum in Paoay, originally the official residence of the late and former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and his family when visiting his home province.It is a national park and museum in Paoay, originally the official residence of the late and former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and his family when visiting his home province.
malacañang of the north
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It is a sandy coastal desert and beach located along the coast near Laoag City. It is where visitors can do fun activities such as sand surfing and riding an ATV through the dunes.
la paz sand dunes
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Located in this province is Vigan City, the most well-preserved Spanish colonial town in the Philippines. It is a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO, built in the 16th century, and is a trip back to the country's early history. It boasts colonial-era houses, horse-drawn carriages, and Baroque building designs as if resembling a European town in the eyes of its visitors. Big chains and brands, such as 7-Eleven or Mcdonald's, present in the area are designed in traditional colonial buildings rather than one that represents their usual architecture and color scheme to blend in with the surroundings. Famous attractions here include:Located in this province is Vigan City, the most well-preserved Spanish colonial town in the Philippines. It is a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO, built in the 16th century, and is a trip back to the country's early history. It boasts colonial-era houses, horse-drawn carriages, and Baroque building designs as if resembling a European town in the eyes of its visitors. Big chains and brands, such as 7-Eleven or Mcdonald's, present in the area are designed in traditional colonial buildings rather than one that represents their usual architecture and color scheme to blend in with the surroundings. Famous attractions here include:
ilocos sur
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It is a famous street where Spanish houses can be found, boasting Vigan's rich culture and history. Tourists can walk along the cobblestone streets with horse-drawn carriages and rustic
mansions
Calle Crisologo
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An iconic symbol of Vigan built in 1591 as a watchtower where visitors can have a great view of the surrounding towns.
Bantay Bell Tower
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It is one of the three (3) historical buildings that are part of the NM Ilocos Regional Museum Complex (National Museum Ilocos) in Vigan. The museum is an ancestral house constructed in
1788. It was declared a historical building due to its association with the martyred priest, Fr. Jose Burgos, whose death, along with two (2) other priests, sparked the anti-Spanish colonial resistance.
Padre Burgos House
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it is also known for other attractions like the Bangui Windmills in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Hundred Islands National Park in Alaminos, Pangasinan, beaches in San Juan, La Union, and the Baluarte Watch Tower in Luna, La Union
ilocos region
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It is the northernmost and smallest province of the Philippines. The indigenous people of Batanes are called Ivatans. One of the attractions found here is the Ruins of Songsong, a ghost barangay in Uyugan featuring a cluster of abandoned old houses with roofless shells after a tidal wave hit the island of Batan in the 1950s. Another one is the Honesty Coffee Shop, an unmanned refreshment store famous worldwide for showcasing Ivatan's honesty.
It is open to buyers who get their goods and leave their payment in a wooden box. The shop allows visitors to make their coffee and indulge in snacks and other goods on sale. Sabtang Island is one of the most beautiful islands in Batanes, with intermittent sand beaches, and is dominated by steep mountains and deep canyons with small level areas sporadically found along the coastline.
Batanes
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One of the known tourist spots in the area is the Callao Cave, a seven-chambered cave in Peñablanca, Cagayan, boasting massive limestones, seven (7) skylights, and a chapel. It is also the home to the oldest human remains ever found in the country. Cagayan River, also known as Rio Grande de Cagayan, is the Philippines' mightiest watercourse-the longest and widest river in the country. Palaui Island is also found in the area. It is a 7,000-hectare protected island and serene ecotourism sanctuary famed for its pristine domain, virgin ecosystems and geological formations, a rich variety of terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, and spectacular landscapes found nowhere else (Cagayan Economic Zone Authority, 2022).
Cagayan
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It is a province blessed with an abundance of tourist attractions. It has its share of historical sites, such as the home and rest house of former Philippine President Manuel L. Quezon. Its natural attractions include picturesque waterfalls, lush greenery on mountainsides, and panoramic beaches. Museo de Baler is a known attraction in the province featuring well-preserved artifacts (old jars and bells, porcelains, and paintings) and the history of Aurora.
Quezon Memorial Park is also found here, the birthplace of the late President Manuel L. Quezon, and is situated at the heart of the town. At the center of this park is a marker bearing a short-life account of the late President.
Quezon's house once stood here, a relatively small house made of wood, bamboo, and nipa.
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This province offers historical and cultural tourist spots. Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar is a beach resort, convention center, and heritage destination rolled into one. Restored heritage and archival houses can be found here for the present generation to feel like they are living in the past. Another attraction is the Mt. Samat Shrine or Dambana ng Kagitingan, which memorializes the bravery and symbolizes the heroic stand of the Filipino and American forces who fought against the Japanese troops. The shrine is approximately 72 hectares from the foot up to the cross. It consists of the Colonnade (a row of tall columns that support a building or a roof) and the huge Memorial Cross (Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authoritv [TIEZAl. n.d.).
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It is one of the most popular holiday destinations for domestic travelers mainly because of its proximity to Manila One of its famous places is Taal Volcano, the smallest active volcano in the Philippines. Visitors can ride a boat to reach the foot of the volcano, and from there, one can either trek or ride a horse to reach the top. Fortune Island is also one of the beautiful places famous for its crumbling pillars called the "Acropolis" from the Acropolis of Athens in Greece. Once a private luxury island resort, it is now abandoned due to a lack of freshwater sources and is prone to typhoons. Some popular diving sites are found in Anilao, which is brimming with marine life.
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It is endowed with a bounty of nature, such as numerous mineral hot and cold springs, majestic waterfalls, and protected forest areas with diverse flora and fauna. Pagsanjan Falls is known in Laguna, where skilled and accredited boatmen will take visitors on an exciting boat ride or "shooting the rapids," maneuvering through turbulent waters at Magdapio River to reach the falls. The Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, is also found in the area. It boasts rides and attractions unique to the country in size and magnitude. Hot spring resorts at Pansol are also found here, which are warmed by Mt. Makiling (a dormant volcano).It is endowed with a bounty of nature, such as numerous mineral hot and cold springs, majestic waterfalls, and protected forest areas with diverse flora and fauna. Pagsanjan Falls is known in Laguna, where skilled and accredited boatmen will take visitors on an exciting boat ride or "shooting the rapids," maneuvering through turbulent waters at Magdapio River to reach the falls. The Enchanted Kingdom, the first and only world-class theme park in the Philippines, is also found in the area. It boasts rides and attractions unique to the country in size and magnitude. Hot spring resorts at Pansol are also found here, which are warmed by Mt. Makiling (a dormant volcano).
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is where one can connect with nature without losing touch with the finer points of urban living. Verdant hills and undulating valleys stretch from the rugged foothills of Montalban and Antipolo down to the picturesque shores of Laguna de Bay. The terrain offers exciting opportunities for biking, mountain climbing, and camping amidst rolling hills, lakeshores, caves, and waterfalls. The province is known as the "Cradle of Philippine Art," as it attests to the creative tradition that has spawned generations of visual and performing artists. There are art masterpieces displayed at many local galleries in Angono.
Rizal
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is nestled at the foot of the Tanay mountain range, preserved with natural vegetation ornamented with forest trees and flowering wild plants complemented by the beautiful cascading waterfalls, streams, and ditches.
daranak falls
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The ____ is a site discovered by the National Artist and acclaimed muralist from Angono, Carlos "Botong" Francisco, in 1965. It is a cultural heritage site that dates back to the stone age and is the most ancient Filipino work of art. The site is famous for its rock engravings consisting of 127 drawings of human and animal figures.
Angono - Binangonan Petroglyphs
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It features a stunning limestone karst landscape with an underground river. One of the river's distinctive characteristics is that it appears directly into the sea, and its lower portion is subjected to tidal effects. It is also an important environment for the conservation of biodiversity.
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
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It is an outstanding example of an isle reef with a high concentration of aquatic species. The North Islet is a nesting site for marine turtles and birds. The attraction is an example of an unspoiled coral reef with a magnificent 100-meter perpendicular wall, vast lagoons, and two (2) coral islands.
Tubbataha Reef Marine Park
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A safari tour at the attraction is offered to visitors.
Calauit Safari Park
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It is generally mountainous with scattered fertile plains and valleys.
Albay
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is also located in Albay, featuring the remains of the Cagsawa Church, a 16*-century Franciscan stone church that was destroyed after the explosion of the Mayon volcano in 1814.
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a destination with white sand beaches, a vibrant community, and stunning sunsets, which made it one of the best island destinations in the world; hence, it is hailed as the "Beach Capital of the Philippines."
boracay
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is also found here, with the longest underwater tunnel in the Philippines. It has one of the world's largest pearls and is a popular attraction for kids.
boracay oceanarium
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is the capital city of the province of Negros Occidental, known as the "Land of Sweet People" because of its culinary heritage that incorporates plenty of sweets and desserts.
bacolod
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known as the "Taj Mahal of Negros Occidental." It is the remnant structure of Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson's (a sugar baron) mansion burned down during World War II.
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It is located in downtown Bacolod, is also a known attraction. It was a small chapel that became a cathedral in 1933. The structure, made of coral stones from Guimaras Island, was completed in 1882 through the initiative of Fr. Mauricio Ferrero.
San Sebastian Cathedral
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It is the most popular tourist attraction on the island. Spread out over 50 kilometers, the hundreds of green mountainous hills that litter the landscape are unique. It is named Chocolate Hills because the grass covering the limestone hills turns brown during the dry season. These formations can be seen in two (2) ways: on land, by climbing the highest point, or by air through air tours.
chocolate hills
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Found in this attraction is a floating restaurant that looks like a giant house with a roof and dining room. Visitors can experience a river cruise while having lunch, serenaded by local musicians, and entertained by local dancers or performers. CLUE “river”
loboc river
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It is an ecotourism destination located in Corella, Bohol, established by the Philippine Tarsier Foundation to protect Tarsiers while promoting eco-friendly tourism. Tarsiers, known as mamag, are tiny and cute primates that fit in the palm of a hand and are endangered
philippine tarsier sanctuary
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These are found in Anda town, where visitors can explore underwater marine life, including unique corals and nudibranchs.
panglao, cabilao, and balicasag islands
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It was first planted in 1521 under the orders of explorer Ferdinand Magellan, whose discovery of the land brought 300 years of Spanish colonization of the Philippines. That day also marked the birth of Christianity in the land. The people believed the original cross to have miraculous healing powers, so they started chipping it away. Because of that, the government officials were prompted to encase it in another wooden cross.
magellan’s cross
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It is the home to the original and oldest religious relic of the world-famous Infant Jesus. Sinulog Festival, the city's well-known annual cultural and religious festival, is held to celebrate and honor this relic.
santo niño basilica
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It is where people can swim with whale sharks, the largest fish in the world. The interaction with whale sharks has dramatically led to stronger efforts to protect the marine ecosystem.
oslob
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It is a premier safari park in northern Cebu. It serves as a sanctuary for hundreds of different species of plants and animals. Its main features are the African Savanna, Michelle's Garden, Gardens of the World, and the White Lion Safari.
cebu safari and adventure park
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The capital of this province is Dumaguete City, which offers a slow-paced lifestyle, earning the nickname "City of Gentle People."
negros oriental
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Masjid Dimaukom, also known as the
pink mosque of maguindanao