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Dakak adds posh suites, facilities in exclusive zone
Huge high-ceilinged rooms that open out to a lanai and wide vista of sea and sky from their perch atop a cliff, the luxury suites of Dakak Park and Beach Resort deliver on their promise of opulent accommodations. The resort adds another exclusive zone to Villa Angelina, this time on the clifftop, for guests who…
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Taiwan Guide: Places, food, experiences in the ‘beautiful island’
Taiwan wasn’t high in my list of must-visit places, but two trips later and it had become one of my favorite destinations. The capital Taipei was bustling without being chaotic, food was plentiful and inexpensive, it was so clean we had no qualms eating along alleyways and in markets, and efficient public transport allowed us…
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Dapitan celebrates Kinabayo Festival
Street dancing, a music festival, and a motocross with live band are just among the activities lined up by the Dapitan City Government for the Kinabayo Festival 2017. Held annually in honor of St. James the Greater, the city’s patron saint, the Kinabayo Festival falls on July 25 but the City Government usually holds several…
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Bohol sanctuary protects Philippine tarsiers
A forested area in Corella has significantly increased the number of the endangered Philippine tarsiers in Bohol. Tarsiers flourish when they have a big area to live in as they are loners and extremely territorial animals and the Philippine Tarsier and Wildlife Sanctuary has effectively enlarged the size of their habitat, said field manager Carlito…
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Albay launches digital tourism program with Smart, InnoPub Media
Travel to the many attractions of Albay, from Mayon Volcano with its near perfect cone to Spanish period churches and other centuries-old structures, has been made easier with the launch of a mobile app that serves as a handy guide to the province. The Albay Guide, made possible through a collaboration among the Albay Provincial…
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Fantasyland attracts visitors to Dapitan
Dapitan is a relatively small city in the province of Zamboanga del Norte but its amusement park Fantasyland can rival any of the big ones in the Philippines. Fantasyland is inside a three-hectare commercial complex named Gloria de Dapitan and located within the Dapitan City center, particularly along Sunset Boulevard. Its version of the roller…
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16 places you should visit in Baguio
Its mountainous terrain and strategic location within the Cordillera mountain range give Baguio City the advantages of a cool temperature and scenic views. The city has an abundance of forest reserves, parks, and pine trees, and the high elevation provides many places – from the city center to the outskirts – with sweeping vistas. Aside…
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Panagbenga Festival pays tribute to beautiful blooms, unites diverse Baguio
Taking inspiration from Pasadena’s “The Rose Parade,” Baguio City’s Panagbenga Festival is held not in honor of some saint or legend but pays tribute to the city’s beautiful blooms. A historian and museum curator, Ike Picpican, named the festival Panagbenga, a word in the local Kankanaey dialect that refers to a season of blossoming. For a…
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Panagbenga 2015 Schedule of Activities
The Panagbenga Festival in Baguio City, now on its 20th year, pays tribute to the city’s beautiful blooms. Although it’s a month-long celebration, the flower festival’s highlights include the Grand Street Dancing Parade and the Grand Float Parade. The street dancing parade happens on a seven-kilometer stretch of street and involves performers garbed in colorful…
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Top 10 places to visit in Albay
From Mayon Volcano with its near perfect cone to white, golden and black sand beaches, waterfalls and caves, Spanish period churches and ancestral houses, Albay is home to scenic spots and majestic structures. The province is a complete destination for travellers who are after leisure, adventure, and new experiences. With all that Albay has to…