Malaybalay City – Summer Capital of Mindanao
photo byPunkyRock33 on flickr When you are visiting the Philippines, Malaybalay City is definitely one destination that is worth visiting. Known as the city in a forest and the summer capital of Mindanao, Malaybalay receives visitors from all over the country and abroad with warmth and hospitality that is uniquely “Bukidnon”. Malaybalay City became the […]
Legazpi City, Philippines
photo byMikeNassau on flickr Legazpi City has a rich history. During the Spanish regime, the inhabitants who were mostly fishermen and farmers were well accepted by the Spaniards in Albay. The Franciscan friars built a church in Albay and some towns surrounding it. On February, 1814, the Mayon volcano erupted. The biggest and destructive event […]
Laoag City, Philippines
The bustling nerve center of the Ilocos Norte province, Laoag is a progressive city that boasts of natural wonders, historic attractions and endless adventures. The South China Sea to its west, the Cordillera Mountains to its east and the neighboring towns to its north and south all contribute to the city’s tourism industry which has […]
Iligan City, Philippines
photo byalingatong on flickr Iligan is a small city located about 800 kilometers south of Manila and lying on the northeastern side of Mindanao. Dubbed as the “City of Waterfalls” and the “Industrial City of the South”, this little town has been known for its tourism potential and economic sustainability. The 81,340 hectares (813.40 sq. […]
Dumaguete City, Philippines
photo byayran09 on flickr Dumaguete, known as the City of Gentle People, is the capital of the province of Negros Oriental. It is basically a college town due to a good number of educational instritutions that cater to tertiary students of Visayas and Mindanao. Aside from the universities, Dumaguete is home to numerous resorts, historic […]
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines
Visiting the City of Golden Friendship that is Cagayan de Oro City is an experience worth treasuring. This highly urbanized city is a far cry from the rustic village in the 1600s; its amazing growth is attributed to the veritable influx of commerce and trade and the amiable nature of the Kagay-anons. History of Cagayan […]
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 […]
Cheap Flights to Cebu
The Queen City of the South, Cebu City, is one of the best and most-visited cities in the Philippines. It is located in Central Visayas, at the heart of the Philippine Islands. Domestic and foreign visitors alike find Cebu City to be a charming, old city which has greatly benefited from modernization. It is a […]
Cebu City, Philippines
Cebu City is the capital town of the Province of Cebu having the largest land area of 291.2 square kilometers. ”Dakbayan sa Sugbo”, as the city is known in Cebuano, is located at the eastern coast of the province and is the center of Metropolitan Cebu. It is considered as the second most significant city […]
Etiquette Guide to the Philippines: A Review
When traveling to a different country, one needs to at least get a picture of the local culture and customs. It does not only serve to make travel easier for the tourist, it also encourages the local people to be more open to the “strangers” who wish to explore their territories. Travelers to the Philippines […]