Languages in the Philippines
Languages in the Philippines are diverse; striving to understand and learn all of them may take years. However, it is not necessary for visitors to actually speak the language of his destination in the Philippine Islands. While it would be nice to learn a few phrases, it may only serve to have a sort of […]
Cities in the Philippines
There are 143 cities in the Philippines according to the National Statistical Coordination Board. About one fourth of these are considered highly urbanized with a population of 200,000 or more. The 3 largest cities (Quezon City, Manila and Caloocan) are all located in Metro Manila. Following these are Davao City on Mindanao and Cebu City […]
Weather in the Philippines
The Philippines is a tropical country which lies pretty close to the equator. It is also close to the Pacific Ocean which has a great factor in its climate. The archipelago’s climate can be classified as humid subtropical, tropical monsoon, tropical savanna and tropical rainforest. The country has two pronounced seasons: the wet and the […]
Regions of the Philippines and Key Tourist Attractions
© Eugene Alvin Villar, 2003The Philippine Islands is divided into 17 regions mainly for easier distribution of resources. These regions contain provinces which are then subdivided into cities and towns; each region boasts of different attractions waiting to be discovered by travelers. Let us take you through the regions of the Philippines and what they […]
The Philippines: Pearl of the Orient
About the Philippines The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands located in Southeast Asia. It is situated approximately 750 miles from mainland Asia and is considered an ideal springboard for travels within the region. The Philippines is blessed with a tropical climate, miles of palm-lined white sand beaches, challenging summits, enchanting rivers and countless […]
Philippine Flag
Every element of the Philippine Flag has some sort of symbolism. This design was conceptualized by Emilio Aguinaldo while he was in exile in Hong Kong. Colors and Symbols The white triangle stands for equality and fraternity. The blue field for peace, truth and justice. The red field for patriotism and valor. The white triangle […]
Philippine History
The Philippines has had a tumultuous past highlighted by conquests by foreign invaders from Spain, the United States, and Japan. Let’s take a peek at Philippine history. Spanish Era The arrival of the Spaniards and the defeat of native Rajah Sulayman started the 333-year colonial period of the Philippines. Augustinian and Franciscan friars together with […]
Bataan, Philippines
Bataan is a province sitting on a peninsula of the same name in the island of Luzon. It faces the West Philippine Sea (also known as South China Sea) on its west side, separating it from Manila Bay which is to its east. Bataan occupies a portion of Central Luzon, about 2.5 hours via car […]
Apayao, Philippines
Situated close to the tip of Northern Luzon, Apayao is a landlocked province made of vast plains and diverse flora and fauna. The province is an emerging tourist destination, especially now that eco-tourism has become almost synonymous to Philippine tourism. Apayao offers endless possibilities for the tourist who wants to explore the roads less traveled. […]
Antique, Philippines
Antique is an intriguing coastal province on the Island of Panay, Western Visayas. It occupies the entire west side of the island facing the Sulu Sea and the provinces of Capiz, Ilolio and Aklan lie to its east. Though it is not regarded as a tourist destination by most, Antique has its own set of […]