A Weekend in Sablayan Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro February 16, 2013 The shore of Sablayan, a quiet town in Occidental Mindoro, has two sides, one that faces the roaring waves of Mindoro Strait and the other that portrays a calm and placid scene. This is the image of the latter at twilight. Sablayan is endowed with [...]
Snapshot: Sablayan’s Poignant Twilight
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Snapshot: Pandan Grande Island of Sablayan
Our supposed fourth visit to Apo Reef turned into a search for a great detour as the huge waves and strong westerly winds made the trip safely impossible. We ended up exploring the town of Sablayan and the nearby Pandan Grande Island. While our minds were set for a great island rendezvous at Apo Reef, [...]
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Snapshot: Mt. Talomo’s Mossy Forest
Mossy Forest of Mt. Talomo Davao City – Cotabato Rising at 2674 meters above sea level is a dormant volcano named Mount Talomo, situated just at the foot of the towering Mt. Apo inSouthern Mindanao and bounded by the District of Calinan in Davao City and the Province of Cotabato. Dubbed as the guardian of [...]
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Snapshot: An Ultralight Aircraft Ride Experience
Ultralight Aircraft Ride Angeles City, Pampanga March 16, 2013 Right at the foot of Mt. Arayat, in a site known as Woodland Airfield, is Angeles City Flying Club (ACFC), a non-profit flying club and school that aims to promote ultralight aircraft flying. This is where I fulfilled my dream of being a pilot, even if [...]
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Snapshot: Magpupungko Infinity Pools of Siargao
Siargao Tour: Beyond the Waves Magpupungko Beach and Infinity Pools, Pilar, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte April 19, 2013 Siargao has been synonymous with surfing, but beyond the island’s great waves are other equally interesting attractions such as the Magpupungko Beach and its infinity pools. Located in the town of Pilar, the tidal pools of [...]
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Snapshot: Biking for Cordillera
Globe Cordillera Challenge 4 Tublay, Benguet May 4, 2013 More than four hundred bikers across the Philippines converged in Tublay, Benguet on May 4, 2013, for one of the most anticipated biking events of the year – the Globe Cordillera Challenge 4. Organized by Globe Telecoms and Cordillera Conservation Trust, Globe Cordillera Challenge is an advocacy [...]
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Snapshot: The Lonely Sentinel of Cabra Island
The Quest for Lonely Sentinel of Cabra Cabra Island, Lubang, Occidental Mindoro April 8, 2013 It was a long and strenuous trip from Manila to Lubang, a small town in the far end of Verde Island Passage. The town, politically under the jurisdiction of the province of Occidental Mindoro, is too near yet too far, [...]
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Snapshot: The Amphitheater Rice Terraces
The Amphitheater Rice Terraces of Batad Batad, Banaue, Ifugao May 12, 2013 Merriam defines amphitheater as “an oval or circular structure with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles”. Well Batad Rice Terraces does looks like an amphitheater! The Rice Terraces of Batad [...]
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Snapshot: The Boardwalk
The Boardwalk Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte April 20, 2013 A prominent icon of Siargao Island, The Boardwalk is a symbol of the island’s booming sport – surfing! This long wooden structure serves as a viewing deck and walkway to the surf break of the famed “Cloud 9″. It is where the surfer’s take off [...]
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Snapshot: The Northern Gate of Preah Khan
The Northern Gate of Preah Khan Temple Angkor Region, Siem Reap, Cambodia June 10, 2012 The Angkor Region of Siem Reap, Cambodia was the seat of the once powerful Khmer Empire that flourished from approximately 9th to 15th centuries. The region houses more than a thousand temples including Angkor Wat, said to be the world’s [...]
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Snapshot: Bangaan Greens
Biking Banaue Bangaan, Banaue, Ifugao May 10, 2013 The Rice Terraces of Bangaan in Banaue, Ifugao is one of the five clusters of the rice terraces inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site List. The others include Nagacadan Rice Terraces of Kiangan, the Rice Terraces of Mayoyao, the Rice Terraces of Hungduan and Batad Rice [...]
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Snapshot: Biri Rocks!
Dive Weekend in Biri Biri, Northern Samar May 23, 2013 Biri is the northernmost island group of Northern Samar. It lies in between San Bernardino Strait and Pacific Ocean. The island municipality is dotted by its famous icons – the rock formations. The National Institute...
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Snapshot: Stairway to Heaven
Stairway to Heaven Batad, Banaue, Ifugao May 12, 2013 Perhaps no other rice terraces in the country can surpass or even match the grandeur of the one in Batad. The Rice Terraces of Batad are believed to be carefully built by hands and minimal tools...
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Snapshot: Low’s Peak of Mt. Kinabalu
Low’s Peak Mt. Kinabalu, Sabah December 7, 2012 Towering at 4095.2 meters above sea level is Low’s Peak, the summit of Mt. Kinabalu, the highest peak of Borneo and the entire Malaysia, and tenth in South East Asia. It was named after Hugh Low, a...
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Snapshot: Nacpan and Calitang
Nacpan and Calitang Beaches El Nido, Palawan June 15, 2013 El Nido, the northernmost town in mainland Palawan is a paradise made up of forty five islands and islets scattered in Bacuit Bay that harbor some of the best white sand island beaches in the...
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Snapshot: Hidden Treasure of Apayao
Lussok Crystal Cave Dagupan, Luna, Apayao May 18, 2013 Apayao is perhaps the least explored in all the provinces of Cordillera Administrative Region but unknown to many, Apayao offers diverse attractions that sets it apart from other provinces in this mountainous region. Just like Luna,...
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Snapshot: The Heritage City of Malacca
The Ruins of A Famosa Malacca, Malaysia July 13, 2013 The City of Malacca is the capital of Malaysian state of the same name, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. Situated on the western coast of Malaysian Peninsula, the history of the Malacca can...
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Snapshot: Adelante Zamboanga!
Zamboanga Sidetrip Sta. Cruz Island July 18, 2013 “Zamboanga is a city of diverse cultures and multi-ethnic societies where issues on human needs, religion, education, conflict resolution and many others interact in very complex patterns.” – Former Mayor Maria Clara Lobregat It is true! Zamboanga...
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Snapshot: More Fun in Boracay!
Fun in the Water of Boracay Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan August 27, 2012 The island of Boracay in the Province of Aklan is popular for its powdery white sand beach, beautiful dive sites, picturesque sunset and vivid night life. Hailed as the best island in...
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Snapshot: Balinese Sunrise
The sun rises in the horizon of Indian Ocean, marking a new day in Bali. Bali is the only region of Indonesia with Hinduism as the predominant religion, making the island province uniquely different from all of Indonesia. Dubbed as “Island of the Gods”, Bali...
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