Tuesday, June 4, 2013

5. Southern Tagalog

Southern Tagalog, orRegion IV,

was a region of the Philippines that is now composed of Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Region IV-B (MIMAROPA). Region IV was split into the two regions on May 17, 2002. Before the split, Southern Tagalog was the largest region in terms of both population and area.

Region IV is divided into two, Region IV-A CALABARAZON to include  the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon. Region IV B  MIMAROPA to include Mindoro (Oriental and Occidental) Marinduque,  Romblon and Palawan.

There are four (4) Congressional Districts within the province of  Batangas. The most populous being the Second District (to which Batangas  City belongs) and the Fourth District. Batangas province has three  cities,  Batangas City (the Capital)  Lipa City and Tanauan City. In addition,  Batangas province has 31 municipalities.

The Congressional Districts outside the province but within the region are Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Laguna, Quezon, Cavite, Romblon and Rizal. These districts are the source of patients  of the Batangas Regional Hospital, the primary source being the province of Batangas. The island provinces of Oriental and Occidental Mindoro comes next probably because the port of Batangas is the gateway to South Luzon and the first  stop.

The Legend of Mount Mayon

Makusotg, the tribal chief of Rawis, had a daughter, Daragang Magayon, whose

outward beauty was matched by her kind heart. Her suitors were legion,

including Pagtuga, a handsome warrior but arrogant chief of the Iragas.

But, Magayon's heart belonged to the noble Ulap, son of the Chief Karilaya of

the Tagalogs. Thus, he gathered his warriors to fight for his beloved.

In the ensuing battle, Ulap slayed Pagtuga. Overjoyed, Magayon rushed to

embrace Ulap. But as she did so, a stray arrow hit her. As Ulap cradled the

dying Magayon in his arms, one of Pagtuga's captains threw his spear at Ulap

and killed him.

The death of Ulap and Magayon sobered the people. Chief Makusog himself buried

the two lovers in a single grave. Much to the people's astonishment, the grave

grew higher and higher until a majestic mountain towered over their town.

These days, when the top of Mount Mayon is veiled with clouds, people say that

it is Ulap kissing Magayon. And when rain fall, they say those are his tears

mourning their last love. http://baikilasaiden.blogspot.com/2013/06/i-isles-

of-my-portfolio-in-literature.html

Luzon Territory

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Luzon- is the largest and most important of the Philippine islands, with an

area of 40,420 sq. mi. (104,688 sq. km.). It is the site of Manila, the nations

capital and major metropolis, and of Quezon city. Located on the northern

part of the Philippine archipelago, it is bounded by the Philippine Sea (east),

Sibuyan Sea (south), and the South China Sea (west). To the north, the Luzon

Strait separates Luzon from Taiwan.

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Other Ethnic People

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The Magahats live in the mountains of Basay, near rivers and streams with

houses made from forest materials. Their houses are simple, without

partition, and decorated with hanging skulls of the animal horns and

weapons. 

The Magahats believe in spirits, like most Visayans. They use anting-anting

to fight evil spirits. Death, however, is not feared by the Magahats. They

believe that it is just a journey from earth to the other side of the world.

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People Of The Cagayan Region

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The Cagayan Region is made up of the provinces of Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva

Viscaya, Quirino, and Batanes in the north. area is 26, 837.7sq. Typhoons are

frequent in this region bringing rains throughout the year. 

Unlike in the Mountain Region, land in the Cagayan Region is fertile for

profitable agriculture. It is no wonder that crops such as rice, corn, and

tobacco, and fruits and vegetables, are produced in amounts that exceed the

community requirements.

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The Bagobos

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The Bagobos are another minority group found in Davao del sur, and in some

parts of Davao de Norte and along the Sarangani Strait. They live in houses

built on the slopes of mountains. Such a location for a Bagobo is convenient

because he can easily see the approach of an enemy.

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The Visayas Island

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Visayas, an island group, Central Philippines, between the Philippines (east)

and Sulu (west) seas. The densely populated group of seven large and

several hundred small islands constitutes and ethnolinguistic region of 23,

582 sq. mi. 961, 077 sq.km), defined bu the dominance of the four major

Visayan dialects: Waray-waray, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Aklanon, Karay-a. 

The Visayan community lies between Luzon and Mindanao. Their community

is made of Western Visayas- Panay and Romblon, Central Visayas - Cebu,

Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental and Bohol; and Eastern Visayas- eyte

and Samar with small close to these two larger islands

Tagalogs Culture, Customs And Traditions

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The bayanihan spririt pervades among the tagalogs. This spirit is best shown

during their wake for dead. 

In Marikina, Metro Manila right after a person breathes his last, his neighbors

would build a shed of canvas or split bamboo in his yard or on the street

fronting his home, and put long wooden benches for all condolers.

Throughout the several days of the wake, those who stay with the family of

the deceased are served lunch. In the evening, they are served coffee, rice

cakes or sandwiches. The immediate family members of the deceased do not

do anything during this time. Everything is done for them by their relatives,

neighbors and friends, including monetary contributions to help the family.

Much work in the community is often accomplished through Bayanihan, such

as building a nipa hut, house repairing, moving a small nipa house from one

barrio to another planting rice and harvesting palay, and preparing food for

feast. Willing friends and relatives whose services have been engaged are

not paid but are given free lunch and snacks. Free service is extended

hoping that when they need help, they can readily ask those they had

previously helped. 

ABOUT THE ART..... 

Tagalog art is shown in literary pieces usually in verse. Plays like the pagbati,

karagatan, tagayan, pananapatan, sabalan and tibaw are staged

accompanied by songs and dances for different occasios. The karagatan was

a debate in verse which later became the balagtasan. 

The dances and songs of the Tagalogs developed at almost the same time as

the plays. The balatong dalit, hilaw, kutang-kutang, bulay, indullanin,

kumintang, salampati, tagulaylay, subli, barimbawi , and tagayan are

Tagalog music-and-dance examples. 

The needle work of the dalagas of Luzon is a fascinating work of art.

Handkerchiefs, centerpieces, tablecloths, blouses, and the barong tagalog

have artistic designs. The women spend their leisure hours in embroidery,

sewing darning, knitting, crocheting or lace making. 

Embroidery is used for decorating pillows, fine linen and children's and

ladies'wear. Lace is handmade and used to decorate undergarments, clothes

and handkerchiefs. 

Other ethnic groups inhabit Central and Southern Luzon like the lhelengs-

proud, violent and passionate people. The peace loving Dumagats live in

Nueva Ecija, Quezon and Bulacan. 

Mindoro is the habitat of the Mangyans. They are by nature shy and peace-

loving. Well developed is their sense of belongingness and ownership. 

THE TAGALOG REGION AND THE TAGALOG..... 

The Tagalogs are found in Central and Southern western Luzon in the

provinces of Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Bataan, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Batangas,

Quezon, Marinduque, Mindoro, Metro Manila and in some towns of Tarlac. 

Most Tagalogs live in urban areas, specifically in Metro Manila. This is

probably the reason why very often they fell superior over other Filipino

groups. 

The Tagalog families are close-knit. Very often a Tagalog prefers to stay with

their family in his country even if all other friends leave for greener pastures.

It also customary for the married children to live with their parents and other

married brothers and sisters. Can this be the reason why some people say

the Tagalogs have tendencies to be indolent? 

The tagalog code of ethics is strict and their pride fierce; they are willing to

die for their honor-according to our historian Teodoro A. A goncillo author of

the book HISTORY OF THE FILIPINO PEOPLE. 

The Tagalogs are lovers of music. As they work in the fields, they sing to the

accompaniment of guitar. They do not mind the long hours of work under the

heat of the sun when they plant rice as long as they are able to sing as they

put their children to sleep of when selling goods in the market.

Tourist spot;

Introducing Batangas

Batangas, an unassuming province in Southern Tagalog Region, is akin to Taal Lake and Volcano. The

two wonderful natural tourist attractions have brought so much pride for the province that they will be

forever attached to its name. But Batangas, which is only between two and three hours drive from

Manila, has a lot to offer to discerning travelers other than Taal Lake and Volcano.

Covering an area of 3,119.72 square kilometers, Batangas is bordered by the provinces of Cavite and

Laguna to the north and Quezon to the east. The province's immediate proximity to the metro makes it

a magnet for people looking for a perfect weekend getaway. There is a wide variety of scenic spots

and relaxation sites in Batangas. As most Philippine travel guides say, the province is a haven for

beach bummers, history buffs, adventure seekers, and religious enthusiasts.

For those who enjoy basking in the water under the golden sun without going to Boracay or Palawan,

then Batangas is the perfect destination for you. The province is home to a number of premier beaches

such as the Matabungkay Beach in Lian, Gerthel Beach in Lobo, Mahabang Buhangin Beach in San

Juan, and Natipunan Beach in Nasugbu. If beach bumming does not appeal to you, then soak into the

fresh waters of Tingga Falls in Batangas City, Calijon Falls in Malvar, Bulalacao Falls in Lipa City, and

Mainit Hot Springs in San Juan.

Batangas, which has a population of around 2.3 million people, is also known for its rich historic past.

Traces of the rich Spanish influences on the province are evident in old churches that are still standing

proudly at the center of each towns and cities. The Basilica of St. Martin de Tours in Taal is one of

famous among them. Aside from being one of the oldest, it is the biggest church in Asia, measuring 45

meters wide and 96 meters tall. Other historical landmarks in the province are the Church of Our Lady

of Caysasay and Ilagan Ancestral House in Taal.

Colorful festivals and exquisite events are also major tourist draws in Batangas. One of the most-

anticipated feasts in the province is Parada ng Lechon in the town of Balayan. During the June 24

event, roast suckling pigs from each barangay are paraded around the municipality. Another major

occasion is the Anihan Festival which displays various products of Lobo. Not to be outdone are

Rosario's Sinukmani Festival and Matabungkay's Balsa Festival, which are held in June and May,

respectively.

Choosing a vacation rental is not a problem in Batangas. Accommodations range from the very simple

hotels to posh resorts. Vacation packages depend on your budget and preference. Some of the

recommended places to stay in are the Verde Island Resort in Batangas City, Al Frontera de Taal in

Talisay, Laiya Coco Grove in San Juan, Evercrest Golf Club Resort in Nasugbu, and Matabungkay Beach

Resort in Lian.

To know more about Batangas and other Philippine travel information, inquire at the Provincial Tourism

Office or at the Office of the Governor. Before leaving the province, make sure to take home some

native delicacies and the famous butterfly knife called balisong.

Local Philippines is your travel buddy. We have information about the destinations, how to get there,

what to do while in the area and more! Destinations in the beaches or in the mountains, destinations

under water, destinations right at the middle of the urban hub, name it and Local Philippines will most

likely feature it.

Allan Leandro Merin has been writing for a living since 2008. After leaving a career at a daily electronic

newspaper, he joined a web development outsourcing company and linked up with Local Philippines,

the most comprehensive online directory of Philippine destinations, events, and attractions.

THE PLACES I WANTED TO VISIT IN THE PHILIPPINESNOVEMBER 15, 2012 BY RAVENLEE1985

I have been to many places here in the Philippines; however, there are

places that I wanted to visit that is most likely will come true in my dreams..

ehe :)

The Province of Batanes (Tagalog pronunciation: [ba’tan’es], (Tagalog:

Lalawigan ng Batanes), also called the Batanes Islands, is an island province

comprising ten islands that are located in the Luzon Strait between the

islands of Luzon and Taiwan. It is the northernmost part of the Philippines

and is also the smallest province, both in terms of population and land area.

The island group is located about 162 km north of Luzon and about 190

kilometers south of Taiwan, separated from the Babuyan Islands of Cagayan

Province, Luzon, by the Balintang Channel and from Taiwan by the Bashi

Channel.

The provincial capital is Basco on Batan Island and the only other inhabited

islands are Itbayat and Sabtang. The northernmost island of the province,

making it the northernmost island in the Philippines, is Mavudis (Y’ami)

Island. Other islands in the chain are Misanga, Siayan, Ivuhos, and Dequey.

The province is officially in the region of Cagayan Valley.

The islands are part of the Luzon Volcanic Arc.

~http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batanes

~http://www.ilink.ph/view.php?id=1843

Cebu (Cebuano: Lalawigan sa Sugbo, Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Cebu, Tagalog

pronunciation: [‘sebu]) is a province in the Philippines, consisting of Cebu

Island and 167 surrounding islands. It is located to the east of Negros, to the

west of Leyte and Bohol islands. Cebu is a long narrow island stretching 225

kilometers from north to south, surrounded by 167 neighbouring, smaller

islands, which include Mactan, Bantayan, Malapascua, Olango and the

Camotes Islands. Cebu has narrow coastlines, limestone plateaus and coastal

plains. It also has rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges traversing the

northern and southern lengths of the island. Cebu’s highest mountains are

over 1000 meters high. Flat tracts of land can be found in the city of Bogo

and in the towns of San Remigio, Medellin and Daanbantayan at the northern

region of the province. Its capital is Cebu City, the oldest city in the

Philippines, which forms part of the Cebu Metropolitan Area together with

four neighboring cities which include Danao City, Lapu-Lapu City, Mandaue

City and Talisay City and eight other municipalities. Mactan-Cebu

International Airport, located in Mactan island, is the second busiest airport

in the Philippines.

Cebu is one of the most developed provinces in the Philippines, with Cebu

City as the main center of commerce, trade, education and industry in the

Visayas. Condé Nast Traveler Magazine named Cebu the 7th best island

destination in the Indian Ocean-Asia region in 2007,[1] 8th best Asian-Pacific

island destination in 2005, 7th in 2004 and in 2009. In a decade it has

transformed into a global hub for furniture making, tourism, business

processing services, and heavy industry.

~http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cebu

~http://www.etravelpilipinas.com/packages/cebu_bohol_3_days_2_nights

Albay is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in

southeastern Luzon island. The capital of the province is Legazpi City, which

is located in the southern foothill of Mayon Volcano, the symbol most

associated with the province. This near perfectly-shaped active volcano

forms a scenic backdrop to the city of Legazpi and is visible throughout the

municipalities and cities of Albay including the surrounding provinces.

~http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albay

~http://tours.asialighttravel.com/albay-and-sorsogon-bicol-tour/

The City of Davao (Filipino: Lungsod ng Dabaw) is the largest city in the

island of Mindanao in the Philippines and the country’s largest in terms of

land area. It has the third most significant metropolitan centre in the

country. It is also the center of trade, commerce, and industry in Mindanao.

Its international airport and seaports are among the busiest cargo hubs in

the Philippines. Davao City is also one of several cities in the Philippines that

are independent of any province. The city serves as the regional center for

Davao Region (Region XI). It has an estimated population of 1,530,365 as of

2011, making it the country’s largest city outside Metro Manila and the

second overall if the cities of Metro Manila are combined. In recent years,

Davao City has emerged as the business, investment and tourism hub for the

entire southern Philippines. The City Mayors Foundation ranks Davao City as

the 87th fastest growing city in the world, and it has been listed by the FDi

magazine as the 10th “Asian City of the Future”.

The city has good beaches and mountain resorts, and is close to diving spots

and the highest peak in the Philippines, Mount Apo. It was awarded by the

Department of Tourism as the “Most Livable City” in the Philippines in 2008.

~http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Davao

~http://www.thephilippineisland.com/philippine-attractions/mount-apo-

natural-park-in-davao-philippines.html

Camarines Sur (Tagalog: Timog Camarines) is a province of the Philippines

located in the Bicol Region in Luzon. Its capital is Pili and the province

borders Camarines Norte and Quezon to the north, and Albay to the south.

To the east lies the island province of Catanduanes across Maqueda Channel.

Camarines Sur is the largest among the six provinces in the Bicol Region

both in terms of population and land area. Its territory encompasses two

cities: Naga City, the lone chartered city, is the province’s and the region’s

most progressive city, also commercial, financial, and cultural center, while

Iriga City, a component city, is the center of the Rinconada area and

Riŋkonāda Language. Lake Buhi is where the smallest commercially

harvested fish can be found, the Sinarapan or tabyos (Mistichthys

luzonensis).

~http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camarines_Sur

~http://www.etravelpilipinas.com/tourism_news/camarines-sur-is-the-top-

tourist-destination-in-the-philippines.htm

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Mount Mayon Classified as a stratovolcano (a volcano made up of layers of lava alternating with cinder and ash) Mount Mayon or Mayon Volcano is very much active and is located in the in the Bicol Region, in the province of Albay, on Luzon Island, Philippines.

Located just fifteen kilometers from Albay’s busy city of Legazpi, Mount Mayon is famous for it perfect inverted cone shaped appearance which is instantly recognizable because it is probably the most photographed volcano in the country.

Mount Mayon’s most devastating eruption happened on the 1st of February 1814. Though lava flowed, it did not flow as much as it did in 1766. The volcano instead belched black ash and ultimately bombarded the town of Cagsawa with tephra (dust and ashes) and eventually buried it. Only the town church’s belfry tower was left on the surface. All vegetation in the area was burned and waterways were predictably damaged. 

Areas nearby were also damaged by the eruption as ash accumulated to a depth of 9 meters.

Over two thousand residents of Albay locals died in what is believed to be the most deadly eruption in the history of Mount Mayon.

The longest recorded uninterrupted eruption of Mayon Volcano happened on June 23, 1897 and it lasted for 7 continuous days of fire raining, seemingly, from the heavens. The village of Bacacay was buried under tons of lava which flowed and buried the town and rose to height of nearly fifty feet.

The gigantic Lion’s Head in Baguio City gave us a warm welcome after a chilling ride in

the steep and dizzying zigzag road of the Kennon Road. This lion’s head was carved out

of a large rock by the Ifugao artist Reynaldo Lopez Nanyac who was commissioned

by the Lion’s Club of Baguio City in 1968. The finished work which was unveiled in 1972

has become an iconic structure since then. I’ve seen several photos of it used to

represent Baguio City.

Lion’s Head Front View

Everyone was very happy to see this lion because its presence means the fun tour has

just begun. This lion is so loved, that several tourists are taking turns to have a picture

taken with it. It took a few minutes for the other tourists to clear out before we got our

chance to have a picture taken with it. This is one of those odd cases where the people

are the ones chasing the lion instead of the opposite.

Lion’s Head Quarter View

The statue looks very neat and freshly painted as its vivid colors were very noticeable.

I’m sure that maintaining and cleaning it won’t be easy considering its size yet they’ve

done a great job in doing so. When a devastating earthquake hit Baguio City in July 16,

1990, this statue incurred a heavy damage. Thanks to the members of the Lion’s Club,

it was immediately restored in its glorious form after the disaster.

Lion’s Head with Daddy and Baby

Just to give you a background about the group behind this, the Lion’s Club is an

international organization which was founded in June 7, 1917 by Melvin Jones which

aims to encourage people to serve communities without personal financial gain and to

promote high ethical standards. Their main areas of service are restoring sight,

providing disaster relief, supporting youth and addressing other humanitarian needs

such as health and disability.

Lion’s Head with the Whole Family

Lion statues have been a used as guardians in Chinese buildings and this one clearly

plays the same role in Baguio City as the group behind it is always on guard about the

needs of its community. More than a statue, this gigantic lion’s head is a reminder to

everyone that we should follow the leadership trait of this king of the jungle who

proactively takes care of its pack without expecting anything in return.

 

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A waterfall is something I wasn’t expecting when we visited Bolinao. Most falls can be

found on mountainous areas where waters are expected to cascade down into streams and

rivers. Bolinao is hardly like that; the surrounding areas are mostly flat and are generally

composed of farmlands. 

It was surprising then that Bolinao has not one, but two three waterfalls in its vicinity. The

first one we visited was eponymously named after the town.

Bolinao Falls 1 is at least 20 kilometers away from the town proper and takes at least 20

minutes to reach. The road en route to the falls is unpaved and quite rocky. We were lucky,

our host Puerto del Sol, provided us with a van to visit the place. If you’re gonna visit it DIY,

you’ll have to hire a tricycle in Poblacion and negotiate with the fare.

The falls can be accessed

through a very short walk from a clearing which function as a parking area. The hike, if you

can call it that, wouldn’t last five minutes. Passing through an old stone stairs, we

descended towards the gurgling sound of Bolinao Falls.

The blue green

water of the falls’ basin presented a very nice opportunity for us to wash the dust still

clinging to our skin from the overnight bus ride we had few hours back. After a quick group

hug, everyone took off their clothes and jumped into the natural pool.

The water is shallow around the perimeter but gets deep quickly as you start to wander

towards its center. I heard you can actually jump from the top of the 20-foot falls, it was

just unfortunate that there were no jumpers when we went there. Since the water runoff is

pretty moderate, there are hardly any current. Bolinao Falls’ basin is quite huge, spanning

around 20 meters at its widest.

For the camera geeks; it was a bit of a challenge to shoot the waterfalls as the dual

cascade was cast in shadows, making me wish I had a GND filter on hand. Finding a

suitable foreground was also tricky; the good ones where across the water runoff. But

crossing the stream would have me wading in deep uneven waters. 

After only a few frames, I gave up on getting a good angle and simply laid down my

camera. It was my turn to have a swim at Bolinao Falls! 

Bolinao Falls 

Address: Brgy. Samang Norte, Bolinao

Trail, Bolinao, Pangasinan 

Entrance Fee: Free 

GPS Coordinates:

16.305901,119.860137 

View Location on Google Maps: Click

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POSTED BY CHRISTIAN SANGOYO ON MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013

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CATEGORIES: 2012, [TRAVELS], BOLINAO, ILOCOS REGION, LANDSCAPES, PANGASINAN, WATERFALLS

10 comments:

1.

rian March 20, 2013 at 9:43 PM

that sure is a great place for cooling down, nice shots.. :)

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Christian | Lakad Pilipinas March 24, 2013 at 11:18 PM

It sure is Rian, thanks! :)

2.

Francis Balgos March 21, 2013 at 7:50 AM

This doesnt look like one of the 2 that I've visited..

I know that there is 3 falls, open to public..

Who knows, it could be more, knowing the topography of Bolinao.

It wouldnt be surprising

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Christian | Lakad Pilipinas March 24, 2013 at 11:18 PM

Tara Falls siguro yung nabisita mo Francis, yun naman ang di namin napuntahan

3.

Katherine Tampoco-de la Cruz June 9, 2013 at 9:11 AM

Hay! kelan kaya ako magkakaron ng ganyang water shots, I am hopeful! :)

Natatagalan ka ba mag-timing nang walang tao sa paligid? Para makuha mo lang tlaga yung

scenery?

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Christian | Lakad Pilipinas June 9, 2013 at 4:22 PM

Haha usually wala ako pake kung may tao sa paligid, as long as nakakadagdag sya sa

composition, pero pag pangit ang dating, pinapa-pose ko haha :P

4.

aegir thegod June 10, 2013 at 9:10 PM

Ang galing mo tumi-ming halos wala ako lagi nakikita mga tao sa falls shots. Ayoko kase ng

may tao pag falls.

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Christian | Lakad Pilipinas June 10, 2013 at 9:14 PM

Okay din pag may tao minsan, may sense of scale yung waterfalls :)

5.

AnonymousApril 8, 2014 at 11:09 AM

During our visit we just wasted our time to go in Bolinao Falls. The locals said the Bolinao

Falls 1 is closed to public and not that attractive from previous years. There are several

mosses (lumot) on waters and if you still want to take a glance on falls 1 you have to take a

risk so we decide not go there.

Falls 2 is crowded though we just can say "pwede na".. Some mosses on the shallow parts

that makes the rock slippery.

We take a picture on it and it is true "maganda sa picture".

Entrance is 20 pesos/person.. So if you have a group of 10+ advisable to get a cottage of

130 pesos and the entrance will be free of charge.

Parking is 20 pesos, we paid the parking fee even we didn't got wet.. 

The road is very rough. Not advisable to smaller vehicles like cars. Hopfully the local

government pave a road to this spot.

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Christian | Lakad Pilipinas April 8, 2014 at 11:46 AM

Aww that's too bad, I was able to enjoy both falls naman during our visit :)

- See more at: http://www.lakadpilipinas.com/2013/03/bolinao-falls-pangasinan-swimming.html#stha

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Rizal Park (Filipino: Liwasang Rizal), also known as Luneta National Park or simply Luneta, is a

historical urban park in the Philippines. Located alongRoxas Boulevard, Manila, adjacent to the old

walled city of Intramuros, it is one of the largest urban parks in Asia. It has been a favorite leisure

spot, and is frequented on Sundays and national holidays. Rizal Park is one of the

major tourist attractions of Manila.

Situated by the Manila Bay, it is an important site in Philippine history. The execution of national

hero José Rizal on December 30, 1896 fanned the flames of the 1896 Philippine

Revolution against the Kingdom of Spain. The area was officially renamed Rizal Park in his honor,

and the monument enshrining his remains serves as the park's symbolic focal point. The Declaration

of Philippine Independence from the United States was held here on July 4, 1946 as were

later political rallies including those of Ferdinand Marcos and Corazon Aquino in 1986 that

culminated in the EDSA Revolution.

Banaue Rice Terraces

The Banaue Rice Terraces are a National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines and are considered to be the 8th Natural Wonder of the World by many Filipinos.

The terraces are carved in the mountains of Ifugao and were most likely done by hand.

There have been rice terraces in the mountainous regions of Ifugao and northern Luzon Island for over 2,000 years.

The terraces were first constructed as a practical solution to the problem of growing rice on land that falls away in front of you at vertigo-inducing angles.

The terraces soar to around 1500m above sea level and, since they are located in one of the most remote parts of the Philippines' main island of Luzon, it takes a bit of a trek to get there, a fact that seems to deter the usual cavalcade of coach-bound tourists.

The business traveller in search of a little refreshment for the soul may find the effort well worthwhile.

The most popular place to look at the rice terraces is called the Sunrise Viewpoint, where local Igarot tribes people pose for photographs and sell wood carvings.

But it is also possible to set out on foot along the pathways across the rice paddies, their banks scattered with scarlet wild flowers that contrast spectacularly with the vivid green of the rice plantings.

It is best to hire a guide if you want to adventure yourself in the rice terraces as you might get lost otherwise. These mountain hikes can take hours but the views of the terraced valleys are breathtaking and in one or two places there are waterfalls and natural swimming holes where one can ease away the aches and strains of the hike.

The rice terraces here were declared in 2009 free from any genetically modified organisms. Farming in the area is carried out much the same way it was carried out hundreds of years ago.

The Banaue Rice Terraces are just the most notorious terraces in northern Luzon but there are other notable ones that are worth visiting: the Batad Rice Terraces, Mayoyao Rice Terraces in Mayoyao, Hapao Rice Terraces and Kiangan Rice Terraces.

The terraces can be visited anytime of the year but the best time for a visit is between February and March when the cleaning and planting time occurs and between June and July when the harvest occurs.

At the nearby Batad Rice Terraces, the best time to visit is between April and May and October to November.

his tour is part of Travel sa Norte Bai tour where we visited the famous tourist destination in Ilocos Region from North to South. The City of Vigan is located on the western coast of the large island of Luzon, facing the South China Sea and it was built in the 16th century and the Saga of this town was continued well into the 20th century. This town became ghost after World War II and they took decades to

resurrect the city. This Historic Town of Vigan was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, the structure of the houses was combine of the Spanish, Mexican and Chinese with the colonial styles which makes this place rich in history and culture. I think there are only few Hispanic towns left in the Philippines where its structures remained intact and Vigan City is one of these which also know for itscobblestone streets.

Heritage of Vigan Street

The purpose of naming the village as a Heritage site is to be able to preserve theculture and history of the Ilocos Region. By exploring this wonderful City you can rent a Kalesa ride which you can found them at the street of the heritage village or the best way is to walk around the village to see the details of every structure of their buildings.

** New Pick Up Time of 5.30am, due to rescheduling of tour start times **

**Underground River Tour will be closed from July 3 to 5, 2015 due to the natural preservation of the bats in the Subterranean River Cave and for the Isda Revolution Three Day International Media Festival.**

This Whole Day Tour takes you on a journey from Puerto Princesa to Sabang, stopping en route to view other natural attractions, such asElephant Mountain; one of the locations used for Amazing Race Asia.

Total Adult Price: 1,919PHP            Total Child Price: 1,159PHP**

                       *** No Hidden or Extra Charges ***

This tour includes:- Round-trip, Air-con Van Transfer (2 hours each way)

Complimentary Buffet lunch

Motorized Boat Transfer

All Entrance Fees & Permits

DOT Licensed English-speaking Tour Guide

45 minute Canoe Tour of the Underground River.

Upon arrival in Sabang, your Tour Guide will visit the Underground River Authorities Office to be given the time slot of your party's issued permits. Based on this time slot you will either have your complimentary lunch before or after your tour.

Please be advised that you will be required to wait for your slot and this can sometimes be from 1 hour to 2 hours.   There are lots of souvenir and refreshments stalls to enjoy n the meantime.

You will take a motorised Banka to the Entrance Beach, a beautiful forest area home to a number of endemic species, including a troop of naughty Macaque's.  The canoe tour in to the Cave itself lasts approximately 45 minutes, and takes you into the first 1.5 kilometres of the Underground River cave.

Experience the beauty of Stalagmites and Stalactites, which took thousands of years to form, and the Swift and Bat populations that inhabit the cave.

There is also an opportunity to add on the Sabang X-Zipline or aMangrove Tour, which can take place before or after your Underground River Tour.  Ask us about this in the Traveller's Request Box (2nd page of your Booking form)

IMPORTANT: This Tour is currently booked up to a week in advance and can be FULLY Booked up to a Month in advance during peak seasons (December, January, March, April and May).

Please make sure you make a booking as early as possible and provide the names & nationalities of all travellers, and the hotel for pick-up, at the time of booking in order to facilitate quicker processing of your tour permits.

  

Some Information about Palawan's Underground River: The Underground River is part of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park; a UNESCO World

HeritageSite. The Underground River is one of the longest navigable underground rivers in the world, with a total length of 8.2

Kilometers In 2012 The Puerto Princesa Underground River was awarded the title '7th New Wonder of the Natural

World', which saw a significant spike in visitor figures throughout 2012 and into 2013.  One of the distinguishing features of the Underground River is that it flows directly into the sea, which means

the river is subject to tidal influence. The Watershed area of the river, where you will join your tour, forms part of the primary forest and is home to

many endemic species of animals, such as the shy Tabon Bird, White Breasted Sea Eagles and if you are lucky

you might see a Palawan Hornbill.  You will almost definitely see lots of Crab-eating Macaques;monkeys, and are advised to keep your bags close

to hand.  Also, avoid bringing plastic carrier bags, as the monkeys associate these with food being inside

While booking this tour, you can also choose from our range ofaccommodation in Puerto Princesa to compliment your Palawan trip.

 

 

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Itinerary Rates & Booking Cancellation Policy Children policy Participant Guidelines Other Disclosures

Please Note:  This tour is a whole day activity due to the 2 hour journey, each way to Sabang, and is therefore not offered as a half-day tour.

** New Pick Up Time of 5.30am, due to rescheduling of tour start times **

The tour of the Underground River itself lasts approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Pick-up location at your hotel

A mini-van will take you to Sabang; a 2 hour drive with comfort break and the opportunity to stop off and

photograph other natural attractions. At Sabang, your Tour Guide will be given the time slot of your party's issued permits.  You may be required to

wait for up to 2 hours for your party's slot - this is out of our control, and our tour operators. Based on this time slot you will either have your complimentary lunch before your tour, or afterwards.

You will be back in Puerto Princesa around 5pm, depending on your Tour Slot OR if you add on the Zipline

or Mangrove Tour.  There may be some occasions when you will arrive back later. If you have flights that same evening it is possible to arrange for Early Permits/ Tours, subject to

availability. BUT these are reserved only for guests who have flights later that same evening.  Copies of flight

tickets are required by the Underground River Authority before they will release early permits.

 

 

Participant Guidelines

Valid ID Card: Please bring a valid Identification Card (Passport, License, Company or School Card) during the tour in order to validate your permit at the tourism office in Sabang Port.

Travellers may need to bring/wear: Slippers/Flip-flops

Bug Repellent

Sun Screen

Rain Coat or hat (you may get wet whilst in the cave)

Bottled Water

Swim Wear/Change of Clothes

Cash for souvenirs

Avoid bringing plastic carrier bags as the monkeys at The Watershed associate these with food being inside

Visitor Limitation Policy: Early Booking is a must (at least a month prior to arrival) to avoid disappointment, as there is only a very limited number of people, per day, given permits to visit this natural wonder.

This limitation was made in an effort by the local government to lessen the environmental impact that humans may bring to the natural habitat of endangered species which are endemic to the Underground Cave and surrounding Park.

Please be advised that it is the traveller's responsibility to advise us of any changes to hotel or pick up point a minimum of 24 hoursprior to the tour date or to contact the Tour Operator direct (number will be provided on the Booking Voucher).  We can not guarantee that last minute changes can be accommodated as the office of our Tour Operator shuts at 5.30pm and pick-ups start at 5.30am

Other Disclosures

Government Taxes and Service Charges: Are already included in the per Person Rates.  The Price for this tour is ALL-IN.

 

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Children policy

For Tours taken from 1st January, the Child Price has increased to 1,159PHP Children 2 years and under are not allowed to take part in the Underground River Tour for safety reasons.

Children Rate applies to children 5 years or less. 

Children older than 5 years of age are charged at adult rate. 

Our Tour Operator reserves the right to request additional payment, at point of hotel pick-up, for children who

have been booked on to the tour at Children's Rate but who are older than 5 years of age.

Cancellation Policy

Amendments Policy: Amendments requested to either the Tour Date, or the name of one of the participants, will be subject to an Amendment Fee of Php 300 per person, where the Visitor’s Entry Permit has already been secured.

Cancellation Policy:  Cancellation by guests, for the Underground River Tour shall be subject to a cancellation fee of Php 300 per person once the Visitor’s Entry Permit has been secured.Tour cancellation should be made at least 7 days prior to the indicated tour date. Cancellation made less than 7 days before the tour date shall be subject to 25% cancellation per tour per

person, along with any permit fees where the permit has already been secured Cancellation made one (1) day prior to tour date shall be subject to 50% cancellation per tour per person, along

with any permit fees where the permit has already been secured Cancellation made on the actual tour date shall be charged in full amount. No show will incur full amount

charge.

Cancellation of Tours by the Underground River Authority:-

On occasion, the URA may take the decision to close the Tour. This is usuallywhen there is a perceived risk to the safety of its guests, due to weather conditions impacting on the rivers current/tides. 

Where possible the Tour Operator will organise an alternative date or tour activity, otherwise a full refund will be provided by Go Discover Travel.

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Please Contact Us for latest rates and special deals.Pickup info:

Complimentary free pick-up service from your hotel located in Puerto Princesa City to the drop-off point in Sabang.   An additional or reduced fee may apply for travellers who are staying at hotels outside of central Puerto Princesa or in Sabang.

Please be advised that it is the traveller's responsibility to advise us of any changes to hotel or pick up point a minimum of 24 hoursprior to the tour date or to contact the Tour Operator direct (number will be provided on the Booking Voucher).  We can not guarantee that last minute changes can be accommodated as the office of our Tour Operator shuts at 5.30pm and pick-ups start at 5.30am

Travellers taking this tour should be ready for collection at 5.30am.  Some travellers may not be collected until as late as 6.30am as other guests are being collected from across the city.  Please be ready at 5.30am 

The tour operator  may  contact you, or the hotel where you are staying, 1 day before the tour date to reconfirm a pick-up time.  This is because the Underground River Authority sets the schedule for permits and your tour may be scheduled to start later, requiring a later pick-up.  If you do not hear from the Tour Operator you should be ready for collection at 5.30am.

Depending on the tour you will arrive back in Puerto Princesa around 5pm.  There may be some occasions when you arrive back later. If you have flights that same evening it is possible to arrange for you to be returned to the city earlier.  Please be advised you will need to provide us with copies of your flight tickets to avail this arrangement.

Please be advised that the Children's Rate applies to children who are 5 years of age and below. The Tour Operator reserves the right to request additional payment for any party members booked as children, who are older than 5 years of age. 

Valid ID Card: Please bring a valid Identification Card (Passport, License, Company or School Card) during the tour in order to validate your permit at the tourism office in Sabang Port.Notes:

Booking Note: Please provide the name, date of birth and nationality of all people in your partywhen booking as we are required to secure individual permits for each person.  Please also provide the name of the hotel where you will be staying

Please ensure that you read and understandthe following:-

Itinerary Participants Guidelines Children's Policy Amendment Policy Cancellation Policy

Links to all the above can be found at the bottom of this page 

Please be advised that it is the traveller's responsibility to advise us of any changes to hotel or pick up point a minimum of 24 hoursprior to the tour date or to contact the Tour Operator direct (number will be provided on the

Booking Voucher).  We can not guarantee that last minute changes can be accommodated as the office of our Tour Operator shuts at 5.30pm and pick-ups start at 5.30am

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