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Entries from February 2008

Cagayan de Oro: The City of Golden Friendship

February 22nd, 2008 · 4 Comments

A city that was once known and named after its gold deposits, Cagayan de Oro City ironically found progress through its real treasures - its physical and natural attributes and its warm and friendly people.

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Tags: Mindanao

Dapitan: Shrine City of the Philippines

February 19th, 2008 · 5 Comments

Dapitan is located far from Metro Manila, yet it occupies a place that is very near the hearts of many Filipinos because this is where the Philippine National Hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, spent four years of his life in exile. His shrine and the city that he loved so much continue to attract local and foreign tourists alike.

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Tags: Mindanao

Baguio City: Summer Capital of the Philippines

February 18th, 2008 · 4 Comments

The fresh, cool mountain breeze that greets you upon arrival in Baguio City is a refreshing prelude to all the historical and cultural treasures and Nature’s entire splendor that this Summer Capital of the Philippines has in store for its visitors.

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Tags: Luzon

Cavite: Birthplace of Philippine Independence

February 17th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Cavite is a place with a glorious past where the country took its first baby steps towards being a free and sovereign nation. The historic relics of this birth place of Philippine Independence serves its purpose by reminding succeeding generations of Filipinos to nurture the legacy of freedom that they now all enjoy.

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Tags: Luzon

Pasig: From Bucolic Town to Boom City

February 16th, 2008 · 2 Comments

The city by the legendary river after which it was named has risen to become one of the fastest growing cities in Metro Manila. The transformation of Pasig City from a rural town to a modern metropolis is attributed largely to its close proximity to major transport routes such as EDSA and the Pasig River.

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Tags: Metro Manila

The Exciting Dive Sites in Camiguin

February 15th, 2008 · No Comments

Camiguin Island is considered a paradise island and with several dive sites surrounding it. Divers may call Camiguin the haven for diving. There are lots of dive sites that’ll give you an adrenaline rush making your dive very exciting.

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Tags: Diving

Moalboal: A Haven for Divers

February 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Moalboal, Cebu City, Philippines is rich in nature’s wonders. Local and foreign divers visit the various diving spots of Moalboal to experience the beauty and wonder of the marine ecosystem.

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Tags: Diving

Wreck Diving at Malapascua Island

February 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Malapascua Island has become famous because of the thresher shark sightings in any of the reef dive site in the area. Aside from thresher sharks, Malapascua Island has also a number of wonderful and amazing wreck dive sites that will truly give an unforgettable dive for wreck lovers.

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Tags: Diving

Malapascua Island: The Home of Thresher Sharks

February 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Thresher sharks are wonderful sea creatures that are not dangerous to human beings. The only place in the world where you can see thresher sharks on a daily basis is the Monad Shoal at Malapascua Island. It is a great diving experience for you to see these huge thresher sharks.

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Tags: Diving

Diving in Cabilao: A Small Island’s Pride

February 14th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Cabilao is a small island in Loon, Bohol, that has a number of dive sites to offer various dive enthusiasts. There are dive sites that’s great for muck diving, shark diving, and spotting pygmy horses. Cabilao is one place where you can find all these and more.

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Tags: Diving