What are the Most Modern Cities in the Philippines?
The Philippines has gone a long way from being a country of Indios to becoming one of the up-and-coming economies in SouthEast Asia. In fact, the country has the 4th highest GDP among member countries of the ASEAN. The islands have become a melting pot of modern industries with its people as its main assets. […]
Best Hotels in Tagaytay
The City of Tagaytay is one of the favorite weekend destinations for Manila dwellers. Being just a relatively short bus/car ride away, this city in the highlands provides the perfect escape from the scorching heat and maddening pace of the big city. Just like Baguio City, the main tourist pull of Tagaytay lies in its […]
General Santos City, Philippines
Ever wondered where that juicy piece of tuna on your sashimi is from? Most likely, it’s from the Philippines, particularly from General Santos City. Known as the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, this city in southern Philippines is the largest producer of sashimi-grade tuna in the country. And did I mention that General Santos City […]
Tagum City, Philippines
Travelers who visit Davao City very rarely venture out of the city and explore the nearby towns. Maybe except to cross the Gulf looking for a strip of white sand beach. But Davao Region has so much more to offer than just vibrant Metro Davao and sunny Samal Island. One needs only to hop on […]
Batangas, Philippines
For Filipinos, Batangas is a province considered as “Little Spain.” The idea came from the Spanish-style houses and other architecture, which reflects Spanish designs that haven’t been modified since the 333 years of Spaniard colonization. Now, the place has a mixed native and Spanish culture that is reflected in the people’s ethnic practices, structural designs […]
Baguio City, Philippines
Up high in the Cordillera Mountain Range, Baguio City in the Province of Benguet is on average eight degrees cooler than the normal Philippine temperature and is one of the few places in the Philippines with a cool climate. 1,500 meters above the sea and 250 kilometers north of the Philippine capital, most Manilenos folk […]
Angeles City: City of Angels
photo byMarcos Chymera on flickr EVER wondered what it would be like to take a dip in a volcano lake that once boiled to a million degrees in an eruption that blanketed a fourth of the country and sent trillions of tons of ash into the stratosphere? Or, taking a reinvigorating splash into cold spring […]
Bacolod City Philippines
The City of Smiles, Bacolod is one of the most progressive cities in the Philippines. It is Negros Occidental’s provincial capital, located at the heart of the Visayas group of islands. Bacolod is a charming blend of rich history, friendly people, natural attractions and modern amenities, making it a perfect destination for every type of […]
Subic Bay, Philippines
photo byMunchero on flickr For many centuries, Subic Bay was recognized as a deep safe harbour. Realizing Subic potentials, the Spaniards used the bay as a port to defend and maintain the Philippines as a part of their empire in the 17th century. In 1885, it was built into a naval base that utilized the […]
Vigan, Philippines
© Marie Gay Del Rosario | Dreamstime.com The City of Vigan is globally recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the only well-preserved Hispanic town in the Philippines complete with Spanish-style buildings, cobblestone streets and horse-drawn carriages called “kalesas”. It was said that Vigan was spared from bombings during World War II […]
