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-islesof-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 lhelengsproud, 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 peaceloving. 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 mostanticipated 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.
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THE PLACES I WANTED TO VISIT IN THE PHILIPPINES

NOVEMBER 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: [batanes], (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 (Yami)
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. Cebus 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. Cond 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 countrys 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 countrys 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-aponatural-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 provinces and the regions
most progressive city, also commercial, financial, and cultural center, while
Iriga City, a component city, is the center of the Rinconada area and
Rikonda 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-toptourist-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 Albays 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 Mayons 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 churchs 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 Lions 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 lions head was carved out
of a large rock by the Ifugao artist Reynaldo Lopez Nanyac who was commissioned
by the Lions Club of Baguio City in 1968. The finished work which was unveiled in 1972
has become an iconic structure since then. Ive seen several photos of it used to
represent Baguio City.

Lions 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.

Lions Head Quarter View

The statue looks very neat and freshly painted as its vivid colors were very noticeable.
Im sure that maintaining and cleaning it wont be easy considering its size yet theyve
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 Lions Club, it
was immediately restored in its glorious form after the disaster.

Lions Head with Daddy and Baby

Just to give you a background about the group behind this, the Lions 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.

Lions 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 lions 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.

PANGASINAN | A Refreshing Dip at Bolinao Falls 1

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A waterfall is something I wasnt 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 youre gonna visit it DIY,
youll 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, wouldnt 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
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CATEGORIES: 2012, [TRAVELS], BOLINAO, ILOCOS REGION, LANDSCAPES, PANGASINAN, WATERFALLS

10 comments:

1.

rianMarch 20, 2013 at 9:43 PM

that sure is a great place for cooling down, nice shots.. :)
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1.

Christian | Lakad PilipinasMarch 24, 2013 at 11:18 PM

It sure is Rian, thanks! :)

2.

Francis BalgosMarch 21, 2013 at 7:50 AM

This
I

doesnt
know

Who

look

like

that

knows,

it

one

there
could

be

is
more,

of

the

that

falls,

knowing

the

open

I've

visited..

to

public..

topography

of

Bolinao.

It wouldnt be surprising
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1.

Christian | Lakad PilipinasMarch 24, 2013 at 11:18 PM

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

3.

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

Hay!

kelan

kaya

ako

magkakaron

ng

ganyang

water

shots,

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 PilipinasJune 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 thegodJune 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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1.

Christian | Lakad PilipinasJune 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
We

makes
take

picture

the
on

it

and

rock
it

is

true

slippery.

"maganda

sa

picture".

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

130
Parking

pesos
is

20

and
pesos,

the
we

entrance
paid

the

will

parking

fee

be
even

free
we

of
didn't

charge.
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 PilipinasApril 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-pangasinanswimming.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 Jos 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.

ON THIS PAGE
Itinerary

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 Visitors 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 Visitors 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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No. of adults:

PHP 1,919 / person

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No. of children:
Departure time:5.30 AM - 6.00 AM
Book for more than 30 people, contact us directly
Total cost:
PHP 1,919

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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