Destination:

8 reasons why it’s more fun

Philippines

reason #1

the beaches

the Philippines has a repertoire of beautiful beaches

for the party animal

for those seeking solitude

Sipalay

Boracay

for the surfer

for the explorer

for the diver

Pagudpod

Anilao

Coron

reason #2

the food

each region has its own local cuisine Lechon from Cebu

specialties ranging from roast meats to desserts,

from elaborately flavorful to simply delectable

Laing from Bicol

Pancit Lucban from Quezon

Halo-halo

Bibingka Longganisa from Vigan

with the freshest seafood international chefs claim to be the best in the world

complemented by our very own locally brewed and globally acclaimed beer & spirits

and deliciously sweet and succulent fruits

reason #3

the local colors

the Philippines is the photographer’s paradise

vibrant vistas

Bohol Banaue Pagsanjan Taal

Mayon Volcano

flamboyant fiestas

Ati-atihan in Aklan

Panagbenga In Baguio

Pahiyas in Quezon

Kaamulan in Bukidnon

Masskara in Negros

reason #4

history

the Philippines has a rich history, with the ghosts of the past still whispering in the architecture and artifacts

Hispanic Times Prehistory

San Rafael, Manila

Balay Negrense, Bacolod

Vigan

Intramuros Piat

American Occupation & World War 2

Marcos Era

Corregidor

Film Institute

Malacañang of the North

Coconut Palace

reason #5

adventure

the Philippines has a myriad activities that can stave off that thirst for thrill

Caving in Sagada

Swimming with the whalesharks in Sorsogon

Climbing Mt. Pulag

Whitewater rafting in Cagayan de Oro

reason #6 the art

the thriving Philippine

scene, from

classical to indie to

mainstream, prides itself

of artists envied the world over

in the performing arts

Route 196, Quezon City

Lea Salonga in Cats

Saguijo, Makati Lisa Macuja of Ballet Manila Atlantis Productions

graphic arts / Team Manila

in the visual arts fashion / Dita Sandico-Ong

Fernando Amorsolo

Hernando Ocampo

Malang

furniture / Kenneth Cobonpue

fi lm / Bril l iante Mendoza

reason #7 biodiversity

home to thousands of exotic species of animals and plants,

Tarsier, the world ’s smallest primate

the second largest bird in the world, the Phil ippine eagle

Phil ippine Sea Poison Tree

including those unique to the Philippines,

900 of the 1,100 orchid species in the world are

endemic to the Philippines

170 bird species are endemic to the Philippines

the local wildlife is full of color and wonder

reason #8

the people

our pride

our humor

our hospitality

our talent

our beauty

our heart

there’s nothing like it anywhere else in the world

8 reasons why it’s more fun

Destination: Philippines

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