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SIBUYAN ISLAND, VIDEO (19.33 MIN)
Sibuyan Island is one of a small group of islands off the north of Panay, which also includes the islands of Tablas and Romblon. The slopes of the highest mountains on the island, Mt Guiting-guiting
and Mt Nailog, are generally steep and in some areas virtually inaccessible to humans. The name of the former mountain translates
from Ilongo, the principal language spoken on Sibuyan Island, as "saw-tooth," which describes the series of precipitous jagged peaks that are so conspicuous from the lowlands
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World Heritage sites in the Philippines, in 360 degree virtual reality panoramas.
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VIGAN
Vigan, an island up to the 17th century, lies at the mouth of the Abra River (the biggest among the Western Luzon rivers), a fact that logically made
Vigan one of the most important trading posts along the Ilocos coast during the pre-Hispanic era. Now, Vigan (provincial capitol
of Ilocos Sur) is a "charmed" town that has managed to preserve its old houses and quiet ways. UNESCO cites: "It is the best
preserved example of a planned Spanish Colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of the cultural elements from
elsewhere in the Philippines and from China with those of Europe to
create a unique culture and townscape without parallel anywhere in the East and Southeast Asia."
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Philippine
World Heritage Sites,
Video (38:00 Min)
Follow Architect Augusto Villalon, the country’s foremost heritage
conservation advocate, as he journeys to the eight Philippine World Heritage Sites. Showcased in this landmark video documentary
are the Tubbataha Reef Marine Park, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, the Rice Terraces of the Philippine
Cordilleras, the historic town of Vigan, and the Four Baroque Churches of Paoay, Santa Maria, Miag-ao and San Agustin. Directed
by Butch Nolasco.
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Manila, in 360 degree virtual reality panoramas.
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Fascination is an understatement of the feeling that one gets by visiting Manila, a
lively metropolis commanding a magnificent view of the world-famous Manila Bay
and its golden sunset. Historic, bustling, awe-inspiring, the “Philippine Cosmopolitan Capital” is a blend of
cultures and flavors that offers an endless serving of places to see, sights to behold, and experiences to never forget. Fantastic
images by Willy Kaemena.
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Amanpulo, Pamalican
Amanpulo is set on the tiny private island of Pamalican, part of a group of almost 1800 islands to the south
west of Manila. The island is surrounded by white sand beaches,
turquoise waters and a coral reef 300 metres from the shore. Amanpulo has 40 superbly furnished casitas spread along the beach
and perched on the hillside. There is a vast pool, open air spa and a fleet of boats for hire. But ultimately it is the white
sand beaches, aqua blue waters and superb service that make Amanpulo so special.
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Various Slide-shows from the Philippines
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Explore the
exotic Philippine Islands from mesmerizing Manila, the cosmopolitan capital city
to mysterious Mindanao, savoring the sights
and sounds of its undisturbed jungles. Visit the Philippines with an open mind and a wandering eye. Take a look at various slide shows from interesting places.
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Manila
Manila, being the premier city, is the main embarkation point of tourists and visitors.
Major tourism offices, attractions and accommodations facilities are located in the city. Varied tourist destinations that
caters to local as well as foreign visitors abounds in the city both of natural and man-made attractions. There are also luxury
hotels, standard and economy class motels, pensions and inns that are always ready to welcome these guests
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Davao
City
There are a lot of worlds to enjoy and celebrate in Davao City. Aside from being the country's melting pot of diverse cultures, the world's largest city offers a wide array of modern
urban amenities such as shopping malls and an active night life that readily complement its accessible beaches and abundant
supply of fresh seafood and fruits including the Exotic Durian.
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Davao's Eagle Conservation Center, home of Pagasa, the world's first artificially inseminated eagle. Enjoy the stretch of white sand beaches and resorts
all year round. And for more adventure, scale the heights of Mt. Apo
Pearl
Farm a premier resort complete with aqua sports facilities. Dive off this isle and you might discover giant Taclobo clams
and sunken Japanese wrecks. Underwater, the seascapes are simply spectacular.
Bat
Habitat A bat habitat of about 2 hectares, ideal site for bat hunters along grey
sand beach and a muslim mosque.
Todaya
Falls It is a 300 ft. long cascading waterfalls found
just bellow the foot of Mt. Apo. It has a head more or less 150
meters of roaring spectacles outpouring in a solid fall that measures about 1 3/4 m in diameter.
Katibawasan
Falls is a 250 feet falls cascade down to a pool surrounded by orchids and other rich tropical
flora- 4 km from Mambajao. Camiguin.
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Davao City, Kadayawan Festival
Greetings! Madayaw! A warm and friendly greeting derived from the Dabawenyo word “dayaw” that means good,
valuable, superior or beautiful. Such is “Kadayawan”, a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature,
the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living. “Kadayawan sa Dabaw” is an enriching experience
with a difference as its explores the past, present and future of the Davaoeños, the Mindanaoans, the Filipinos. Its sights
and sounds remain unparalleled. Be part of the experience.
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Samal, The White House
The White House in Samal
was the headquarters of General Hilario Moncado, the founder of the religious
sect called the “Mongkadistas”..General Hilario Moncado was born
in 1898.. Apparently, Many young men from Cebu followed this path in those days.. He founded a number of different, but related
organizations over the years, including the Filipino Crusaders World Army (The Mongkadista religious sect) One of the rules
of the sect is that they do not eat cooked food.
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The Bats of Samal
Island
The Bat Sanctuary
of Samal Island is home to 5 major bat colonies. It is the habitat of millions of bats belonging to the species Rousettus
Amplexicaudatus. Very little is known about bats and the information is oftentimes misleading or innacurate. The loss of bats
could devastate whole ecosystems, dramically increase demand for harmful pesticides, and wreck havoc on your grocery list.
The Bat Sanctuary
of Samal Island envisions contributing to the growing body of knowledge in the study of bats through research findings. There
is far too little research on bats and the impact on the environment, but from what has been discovered, bats play a key role
in maintaining an important balance in the ecosystem. Currently, the bat caves of Samal Island are unprotected and serve as
an unregulated tourist attraction, putting the bats and the habitat at risk.
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Island Cebu, Video
German Language (01:54 Min)
The island-province of Cebu sits in the centre of the Philippine archipelago
and is served by international and domestic charter flights to and from its airport; Cebu is also a shipping crossroads. It is therefore a good jumping-off point for island hopping
to the tropical islets of the central Visayas region. Within easy reach are the caves and lagoons of Calanggaman and Gato;
the beaches of Argao, Oslop and Carmen; and the favourite dive spots of Moalboal, Badian, Mactan and Olango.
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SINULOG FESTIVAL, CEBU, VIDEO (11.22 MIN)
The Sinulog Festival is the biggest and most popular festival on the island of Cebu..
A beautiful palm-fringed island in the heart of the Philippine archipelago, Cebu is a relaxing place. but during the entire
Sinulog Festival, especially on Sinulog Sunday (the third Sunday in January), the city's inhabitants converge at noon on the route of a grand and solemn procession.
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CEBU
Many tourists from abroad will directly fly to Cebu's airport, Mactan.. From Cebu they spread out by boat to the many islands in the Visayas or will stay on Cebu island.
On Mactan island tourism is well developed. Many dive centers and dive
resorts (more than 75) arrange day excursions and diving safaris to the surrounding dive sites. Not only in the nearby waters, but especially to the nearby small islands. Cebu is the country's top tourist destination.
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The Ati-Atihan is the Philippine equivalent of the Mardi Gras in terms
of costumes and street revelry. However, it is also a multiple celebration: in honor of the Santo Nino; of the friendship
between the indigenous peoples of the Philippines and the newly arrived Malays in the 13th
century, and thanksgiving. In the Philippines, the participants cover themselves with soot ,since the indigenous peoples
are dark-skinned. In the Philippines, the Ati-Atihan is celebrated on the same day as the feast of Santo Nino.
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Bulacan, a progressive province just north of Manila, offers resort facilities that are generally
clean and complete in amenities.
The towns of San Jose del Monte, Sta. Maria, Balagtas, Pandi, Malolos, Plaridel and San Miguel boast of resort facilities
that draw visitors from Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The rural setting provides a perfect blend of countryside nature
and modern facilities for fun and recreation.
Among the well known resorts in the province are DJ Paradise Resort in Malolos; Sibul Spring Resort in San Miguel;
Grotto Vista in San Jose del Monte; 4k Garden and Lanesca Resort; Latian in Marilao and Villa Christina in Balagtas.
Bulacan is just a 30-minute drive from Manila via the North Luzon Tollway or through the Mac Arthur Highway.
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Bulacan Fiesta
In Obando, Bulacan every May 17 to 19 fertility dances are performed in the parish church and then on the streets of
the town. The three day fiesta is celebrated in honor of San Pascual de Baylon, Sta. Clara and Nuestra Senora de Salambao
(Our Lady of Salambao). Prayers are offered to the three saints - Sta. Clara
is the patron saint of the childless; San Pascual de Baylon is the model of religious virtue; and Our Lady of Salambao is
the saint to whom fishermen pray for a bountiful catch.
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San Carlos City
Located along the coast of Tañon Strait, this city of 111 thousand people is strategically located at
the crossroads of your major cities in the Visayas, namely: Cebu City, Bacolod City, Iloilo City and Dumaguete City. It has a long coastline that runs to 40 kilometers which
is protected by the city's mangrove reforestation program while its seas are closely guarded from abuse by this active Bantay
Dagat force. Nature has also endowed San Carlos City with a deep natural harbor that can take in large shipping vessels.
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SAN CARLOS CITY FIESTA,
Video (09:24 Min)
The emerging festival of San Carlos City, highlighs the traditional fiesta
celebration in honor of its patron Saint San Carlos Borromeo on the first week of November. It features street dancing by
"tribes" dressed in colorful ethnic-inspired costumes, their bodies painted with flower designs reminiscent of the tattoed
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