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hope everybody's happy!!!!

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HARWIN

Wish you all A Merry Christmas,
May the Joys of the season
Fill your heart with goodwill and cheer.
May the chimes of Christmas glory
Add up more shine and spread
Smiles across the miles,
To-day & In the New Year.
-Rosie Cash

Peace on earth will come to stay, When we live Christmas every day.
- Helen Steiner Rice

Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more than your body. It warmed your heart… filled it, too, with a melody that would last forever.
- Bess Streeter Aldrich

And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, Lying in a manger.
- St. Luke ii.

And the angel said unto them, “Fear not! For, behold,
I bring you tidings of great joy, Which shall be to all people.

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David A Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. – St. Luke ii

My Essay/Speech

    Travel, Pack and Enlighten...

Harwin Francis C. Ramos

The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. 

~St. Augustine

    Travel is a good way of learning about the world; it teaches us many interesting things about cultures of different nationalities. We also travel to find a well-paid job. Travel is the best choice for a person who wants to relax or do some sightseeing. Of course our choice also depends on money, weather and our personality – it's evident that the person who leads an active life will never go to the seaside. First, there are the benefits to your mental health. Travelling gives us the opportunity to relax and de-stress, which prevents burnout. Even travel stress is positive stress because it is not the kind caused by home life. By taking that trip, you also avoid monotony and have a break from normal everyday life. It gives you an attitude adjustment because not only is the planning fun, but also having something to look forward to can brighten your mood. On top of that, vacations give you a chance to meet new people, and maybe even learn about different cultures. If you take a partner along, it can strengthen your bond as you two experience new things together. One of the most important things is that you are creating memorable experiences and...

    Is it worth it to travel abroad with to sustain a well-rounded life? It's good that you are earning a well. But money can never give you happiness. You will be lonely and underneath the expensive items lays the sand truth that you miss your family. Unless, you can bring your family with you. There will always be the person who has a silver platter.

But if you decide to travel remember that:

    It's also significant to point some negative aspects of travelling. For example, in the place which is willingly visited by travellers standards of people's life are changing and the prices are rising. This place is becoming more polluted too. As we can see, tourism is not always good for our environment. And, the prostitution is booming all-over the place. How can we neglect all of these things just for us to be happy and contented?

    Travelling will never be wrong unless you did something wrong. Never neglect things that the human race will suffer in the near future. At the end I want to say that travelling and tourism, in spite of all disadvantages, are becoming more popular because they are the best forms of spending our free time.

Harwin Francis C. Ramos

TM 2y1-2    

Reviewer for tour 3

"TOUR 3 REVIEWER"

PHILIPPINES TOURISM GEOGRAPHY AND CULTURE

 

• The Philippines, Officially the REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, is an island nation located in SouthEast Asia.
  
• Manila as Its Capital
  

Geographic Location

• The Philippines constitutes an archipelago of 7,107 islands with a total land area of approximately 300,00 square kilo meters.
  
• It lies between 116° 40' and 126°34'E. longitude, and 4°40' and 21°10'N.latitude, and borders the Philippine Sea on the East. The south China Sea on the West and the Celebes Sea on the South
  

Administrative Divisions

Major islands are LUZON in the NORTH and MINDANAO in the SOUTH.

• Visayan Island Group
  
• PALAWAN is the largest city and
  
• Metro Manila is the capital and largest city.
  
• 17 Regions,81 provinces, 131 Cities. 1,497 municipalities and 14,994 barangays
  
• Roman Catholicism is the most predominant religion consisting of more than 80% of the population.
  
• Iglesia ni Cristo
  
• Baptist
  
• Methodists
  
• Mormons
  
• Episcopalians and Jehovah's Witnesses
  
• El Shaddai
  

Language

• Filipino or Tagalog
  
• English
  
• Cebuano or Visayan
  
• Waray
  
• Bicolano
  
• Ilocano
  
• Kapampangan and others.
  

Entertainment

• Cultural Presentation (dance)
  
• Discos
  
• Nightclubs
  
• Casinos
  
• Concerts
  
• Art
  
• On July 24,2006 – the state of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Arroyo announced the proposal to create five economic super regions to concentrate on the economic strengths in a specific area.
  

 

REGION                        DESIGNATION            

 

• Ilocos Region                REGION I    
  
• Cordillera Admin. Region            CAR
  
• Cagayan Valley Region            REGION II
  
• Central Luzon Region            REGION III
  
• National Capital Region            NCR
  
• CALABARZON Region            REGION IV-A
  
• MIMAROPA Region            REGION IV-B
  
• Bicol Region                REGION V
  
• Western Visayas Region            REGION VI
  
• Central Visayas Region            REGION VII
  
• Eastern Visayas                REGION VIII
  
• Zamoboanga Peninsula Region        REGION IX
  
• Northern Minadanao Region        REGION X
  
• Davao Region                REGION XI
  
• SOCCSKSARGEN Region            REGION XII
  
• CARAGA Region                REGION XIII
  
• Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao    ARMM
  

Money

• Philippine Peso
  
• 50 Peso to US $ 1
  

Nationwide Holidays in the Philippines:

1.  January 1 – New Year's Day
2.    Varies – Chinese New Year
3.    February 25 – People Power Revolution Day
4.    Varies – Maundy Thursday
5.    Varies – Good Friday
6.    Sunday – Easter Sunday

7.    April 9 – Bataan and Corregidor Day
8.    May 1 – Labor Day
9.    June 12 – Independence Day
10.    July 27 – Iglesia ni Cristo Day (New Holiday)
11.    August 21 – Ninoy Aquino Day
12.    Last Monday of August – National Heroes' Day
13.    October 31 – Day of the Dead
14.    November 1 – All Saints' Day
15.    November 2 – All Souls' Day
16.    Varies – Eidul Fitr (end of Ramadan)
17.    November 30 – Bonifacio Day
18.    December 25 – Christmas Day
19.    December 30 – Rizal Day
20.    December 31 – Last Day of the Year

 

The National Symbols of the Philippines

• The flag of the Philippines, the flag's colors, design and structure are cannot be changed.
  
• •Lupang Hinirang, the Philippine national anthem cannot be re-arranged in any way.
  
• Sampaguita (Jasminum Sambac) is the national flower of the Philippines. It's a small, white, fragrant flower. It symbolizes simplicity and purity.
  
• Narra (Pterocarpus), the national tree of the Philippines. It is chosen to be a national symbol, because of the tree's durability, strength and sturdiness.
  
• Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), is the country's national bird. It is considered to be critically endangered. Species of this kind in the Philippines are tagged with a micro chip to protect them. People who are caught or traced to hunt and eat them will be put in jail as a punishment.
  

Some unofficial symbols of the Philippines but nevertheless they are recognized by the Philippine government.

Cariñosa or Tinikling as the national dance. Symbolizes being graceful.

•Carabao (water buffalo) is the national animal. Because it, being a hardworking animal. It symbolizes industriousness and hardworking.

•Bangus (milk fish), is considered to be the Philippines' national fish. It symbolizes versatileness. Because this fish can be cooked in many ways.

•Mango is the national fruit. Because it is said that the mango variety in the Philippines is the sweetest variety in the whole world.

•Barong and Baro't Saya- the Philippine national costume or garb for male and female.

•"Bayan Ko" and "Pilipinas Kong Mahal" are the national songs.

•Arnis and Sipa, as the national sports (games).

•Anahaw (Livistona rotundifolia), the national plant. Because of its usefulness, can be used as a fan, hat or umbrella. Symbolizes the Filipino's being resourceful.

 

 

 

The Coconut Palace in the Philippines

This very expensive Palace in the Philippines, which is of course made of coconut materials from the exterior into the interior of it, was somehow wasted for its prime purpose why it was created, that is this palace was made originally for the visit of Pope John Paul II in 1981 which the Pope himself decline to stay in it .

However, the Coconut Palace was somehow serves as a guesthouse for a handful of personalities who visit the Philippines during the early times, like the Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi, the Hollywood actress Brooke Shields and George Hamilton, as well as the Amazing race team.

Archive for the 'Festivals' Category

April 1 celebration is the Banana Festival of Negros Occidental at La Castellana where of course showcases different varieties of banana. And the Kesong Puti Festival of Sta. Cruz Laguna Philippines also celebrates this festival beginning April 1, which of course features the Kesong Puti or White Cheese made from the carabao's milk.

 

Superstitions in The Philippines

Bad and Good Luck:

•  Encountering a yellow butterfly will bring you good luck.
  
• Adorning your dress with pearls means you will shed many tears.
  
•  Stepping on a pillow brings misfortune.
  
•  If you sit on your bag while travelling you will not reach your destination.
  
• Wearing a diamond protects the bearer from evil-minded people.
  
• Dreaming of fish, trees or snakes means good fortune, money or happiness.
  

Death and Illness:

• Warts are caused by the urine of frogs.
  
•  A lingering black butterfly is a sign that one of your relatives has just died.
  
• A wound inflicted on a Good Friday will take a long time to heal.
  
• Do not form groups of three or thirteen because one among you will die.
  
• It is said that the soul of the deceased returns on the 3rd, 5th and 7th days after death
  

Love and Marriage:

• If you give your girlfriend a handkerchief as a gift it will make her cry. 
  
• The groom must arrive at the church before the bride to prevent bad luck.
  
• Throwing rice at the newlyweds will bring them prosperity all their life.
  
• Women who have moles under their eyes right where the tears fall will be widowed.
  
• A married woman, who wears a pearl ring, will cause her husband to commit adultery.
  

 

First in the Philippines

1. The First Automated National Election.
   

2.     The First Nine year-term Philippine President.

3.     The First Pilipino boxer to be recognized as the World's Boxing Champ.

 

REGION I: ILOCOS REGION

 

Province         Capital        City

Ilocos Norte     Laoag City           Laoag

Ilocos Sur     Vigan City           Candon,Vigan

La Union      San Fernando,City     San Fernando

Pangasinan      Lingayen         Alaminos,Dagupan
                 San Carlos,Urdaneta

Facts

• The region has a long heritage
  
• The provinces are well-known for their industry and hospitality
  
• Sugarcane wine (basi)
  
• Handwoven cloth (inabel)
  
• Marinated fish (kilawen)
  
• Vigan Heritage Village
  

La Union

• San Fernando City
  
• Surfing
  
• Agoo is the starting point for the Jose D. Aspiras Highway (Marcos Highway), Which leads to Baguio.
  

Pangasinan

• Bangus (Milkfish)
  
• White beach, San Fabian
  

 

REGION II: CAGAYAN VALLEY

 

• this region I dominated by the mighty Cagayan River – the largest waterway in the Philippines.
  

 

• An ecotourism destination, being the site of intricate cave systems, the uncharted peaks of the Sierra Madre Mountains and
  beautiful bays and beaches.
  

BATANES

• the most northern and
  

        isolated province in the

        nation

• Basco, the capital town is
  

        about 280 kilometers north

        of Aparri and about

         190kilometers south of

        Taiwan

• home of famous Ivatans
  
• The Ivatan people of
  

        Batanes speak their own

        language, Austranesian,

        live in study stone houses,

        make distintive boats

        called falowas and wear

        a unique head dress of

        coconut fibers.

SONGSONG
    ruins of village, which was     destroyed by a tidal wave in the 1950's.

Radiwan Point

site of the landing by     Philippine Independence     fighters on September 18,     1889

San Carlos Borromeo Church and Convent

completed in 1789 and still retains its centuries-old features

San Jose Church
    built in 1814, the church features     crenellated, fortress like bell tower

 

CAGAYAN

• game fishing capital of the Philippines, with San Vicente, Santa Ana and Palaui Islands.
  
• Palaui also features the Spanish built Cape Engano Lighthouse.
  
• other attractions of the province are mountain treks, river trips and surfing
  
• Aparri is the site of the impressive Cagayan River mouth.
  
• the famous lurung fish travels upstream to breed during the wet season.
  
• Cagayan River
  
• Callao Caves
  
• Miraculous Lady of Piat
  
• San Jacinto de Polonia Parish
  
• St. Hyacinth Church
  
• St. Peter and Paul's Cathedral
  

 

 

Isabela

• Magat Hydro Electric Power Plant
  
• Aguinaldo Shrine
  
• Parish Church of St. Matias
  
• second largest province of the Philippines
  
• province was named after Queen Isabela II
  
• a first class in terms of income classification
  
• tourism is relatively a new industry being developed in the country
  

 

Quirino

• located in the northeastern part of Luzon
  
• used to be part of the province of Nueva Vizcaya
  

 

 

Cordillera Administrative Region

 

Province            Capital

Abra            Bangued

Apayao            Kabungao

Benguet            La Trinidad

Ifugao            Lagawe

Kalinga            Tabuk

Mt. Province        Bontoc        

 

 

6 Provinces

• Abra
  
• Apayao
  
• Benguet
  
• Ifugao
  
• Kalinga
  
• Mountain Province
  

* Baguio

• The region also has various festivals. They include:
  
• Panagbenga / Baguio Flower Festival which is celebrated in February. The festival focuses on Baguio as the Flower Garden City of the North. Highlights include flower exhibits, lectures, garden tours, floral competition and a parade of floats.
  
• LANG-AY Festival in Mountain Province celebrated every April 7. This is a week-long agro-industrial trade, tourism and cultural fair with tribal dances and songs. Lang-ay is a native term which describes the tradition of the people of Mountain Province to celebrate festivities, share happiness, foster family solidarity, hospitality and nurture friendship - all with a toast of home-brewed wine.
  

 

ABRA- Geographic Location

Capital

• Bangued
  

 

Languages

• Tagalog
  
• Ilocano
  

 

27 Municipalities

Boundaries

• Ilocos Norte to the north, Apayao to the northeast, Kalinga to the east, Mountain Province to the south, and Ilocos Sur to the southwest.
  

History

• The cultural heritage of the people of Abra is clearly manifested in their customs and practices.
  
• Their collection of antique porcelains, jars and gongs speaks of trade with the oriental countries.
  
• Ethnic Music
  

 

Access to the Province

• Partas Trans travels to Abra from Manila or Pangasinan.
  
• Philippine Rabbit takes the Baguio-Abra-Manila route.
  
• Viron Trans has trips from Baguio to Abra
  

 

ABRA-Bangued

The Philippines' Natural Dye Capital

• The Province of Abra is now known as the ""Natural Dye Capital of the Philippines"" because it is blessed with abundant natural dye-yielding plants. Natural dyes are extracted from the barks, leaves, fruits, and roots of these plants, and used to color food, beverages, textiles, cosmetics, furniture, and pharmaceutical products.
  

Geography

• Abra is an inland province bounded by Ilocos Norte and Mountain Province on the north, Ilocos Sur on the south, Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur on the west, and Mountain Province, Kalinga, and Apayao on the east. Total land area comes to approximately 397,555 hectares.
  

LANGUAGE

• Ilocano is generally spoken by 73.65% of the region's total population. 25.18% speak Tinguian/Itneg, 0.16% speak Tagalog, and the remaining 0.54% speak other dialects.
  

Major industries

• Bamboo and rattan craft making, both leading industries in the area. In 1992, the natural dye industry together with loom weaving and embroidery being consider as one of the maj. Industries.
  

 

Apayao- Geography Location

• Its capital is Kabugao and borders Cagayan to the north and east, Abra and Ilocos Norte to the west, and Kalinga to bthe south.
  
• Apayao was among the earliest areas penetrated by the Spaniards in the Cordilleras, but the region, inhabited by the Isneg tribe, remained largely outside Spanish control until late in the 1800s.
  

Political

• Apayao is subdivided into 7 municipalities.
  

Municipalities

• Calanasan (Bayag)
  
• Conner
  
• Flora
  
• Kabugao
  
• Luna
  
• Pudtol
  
• Santa Marcela
  

Access to the Province

• Buses plying the Cagayan Valley route provide the access to this land mountainous provinces from Manila
  

Product, Delicacies and Cuisines

• Wood furniture
  
• Cassava
  

 

Apayao - Cordillera's Last Nature Frontier

• The province of Apayao boasts its own collection of natural wonders that are otherwise not found in the rest of the Cordilleras.
  
• Little wonder that it has been dubbed as "Cordillera's Last Frontier for Nature Richness." Here, underground rivers, majestic waterfalls, magnificent lakes hug a unique land that is replete with captivating caves, picture-pretty parks, and exotic wildlife.
  

GEOGRAPHY

• The province of Apayao is located at the northernmost tip of the Luzon mainland. It is bounded on the east by the province of Cagayan, on the west by Ilocos Norte and Abra, and on the south by Kalinga.
  

Industries in the province are furniture, garment craft, food processing, gifts and house wares, and agricultural

 

Apayao Day

• Apayao celebrates its foundation anniversary every February 14. The festive commemmoration involves cultural and sports activities as well as pageants.
  

 

BENGUET-La Trinidad

Benguet - Salad Bowl Of The Philippines

• Today it holds claim as the "Salad Bowl of the Philippines" because of the huge production of upland vegetables.
  
• Benguet is the roof of Northern Luzon. It straddles on the Cordillera mountain ranges. Mt. Pulag, second highest mountain in the Philippines, and Halsema Highway, the highest mountain highway system in the country, are located in Benguet.
  

Geography

• Benguet lies in the southernmost part of the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Pangasinan bounds it on the south, Ifugao and Nueva Viscaya on the east, Mountain Province on the north, and La Union and Ilocos Sur on the west.
  

Baguio City - Summer Capital Of The Philippines

• Baguio is the gateway to the wonders of Northern Luzon: the calm beaches of La Union; the fabled Hundred Islands of Pangasinan; the world famous Banaue Rice Terraces in Ifugao; the ancient churches, Spanish influenced houses, historical and cultural relics of Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte, the Kabayan of the tribes of Benguet, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Kalinga, Apayao, and Abra.
  

Famous for….

• Strawberries and Other Fruit Preserves
  
• Horseback Riding
  
• Baguio Floral Festivals are held in February
  
• The city is also famous for its towering pine trees.
  

 

IFUGAO-Lagawe

Ifugao - Land Of The Eighth World Wonder

• A continuing cultural landscape" and likewise considered by the U.S. Association of Civil Engineers as an engineering marvel built by unschooled and free men not of slave labor.
  
• The Ifugao native huts could probably be among the world's first prefabricated houses that do not use a single nail or metal to fasten their parts.
  

Geography

• Ifugao, a land-locked area located at the foot of the Cordillera Mountain Range, is bounded on the west by the province of Benguet, Nueva Viscaya on the south, Isabela on the east, and on the north by Mountain Province,
  

 

KALINGA-Tabuk

Kalinga - Whitewater Rafting Capital Of The North

• Kalinga's Chico River was recently declared as the Whitewater Rafting Capital of North Philippines. The Chico River Rafting Challenge covers the whole length of the river from Tinglayan to Tabuk, with an approximate rafting time of six to eight hours depending on water levels.
  

 

MT. PROVINCE-Bontoc

Mountain Province - Weaver's Paradise

• Mountain Province is known as the "Weaver's Paradise" due to the presence of various weaving centers sporting different designs that bespeak of the province's cultural heritage.
  

GEOGRAPHY

• Mountain Province is bounded by Isabela on the east; the provinces of Kalinga, Apayao, and Abra on the north; the provinces of Benguet and Ifugao on the south; and the province of Ilocos Sur on the west.
  

 

HARWIN FRANCIS CAMPO-RAMOS

TM 2Y1- 1

REGION X

Region X

Bukidnon

Its capital is Malaybalay City

-It is the major producer of rice & corn in the region.

-Plantations in the province also produce pineapples , bananas & sugarcanes.

-The province's total land area is 829,378 hectares (8, 293.78 square kilometers).

-barangays: 46

Population: 128 persons per square kilometer

Language spoken: The major language spoken in the province is cebuano , used by 77.92% of the total households in the province. It is followed by Binukid (Bukidnon) with 8.86%, & hiligaynon/ilonggo with 8.17%.

English is the medium of instruction in most schools in the province.

Total Area

- 10,498.59 km² (4,053.5 sq mi)

 Total Population(2007)

- 1,190,284   

 Density

- 113.4/km² (293.6/sq mi)

Barangay's

- 464

Spoken languages

- Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Binukid

Municipalities

- 20

A waterfall found within the boundaries of the Kalatungan Mountain Range

-Bukidnon is known as the watershed of Mindanao.

-It is endowed with six major river systems namely: Pulangi, Tagoloan, Cagayan, Manupali, Muleta, and Bobonawan Rivers.


-These rivers carved the landscape of the province creating numerous canyons.

 

Demographics

Based on the National Statistics Office (NSO):

Bukidnon has a total population of 1,060,415.

Males: 546,234, accounting for about 52%

Females: with 514,181 account about 48%

Festivals

Kaamulan festival

-mid-February up to March 10

It is held to celebrate the culture and tradition of the seven ethnic tribal groups:

-Bukidnon

-Higaonon

-Talaandig

-Manobo

-Matigsalug

-Tigwahanon and Umayamnon

Economy

-Bukidnon is an agricutural economy.

-it is a major producer of rice, sugar, coffee, rubber, pineapple, tomato, flowers, cassava, and other fruits and vegetables.

-A wide variety of resource-based handicrafts is extensively produced from rattan, bamboo and wood.

 

Transportation

• Roads and highways:
  
  • -Malaybalay is linked by about 749 kilometers of road classified as national, provincial, city and barangay roads.
    
  • Airports:
    
    • Malaybalay City has an airport. However, it receives no commercial flights, with all air traffic to the city relying on lumbia airport in Cagayan de Oro.
      
      

Cagayan De Oro

• is the provincial capital city of the Province of Misamis Oriental and classified as first class city.
  
• It is considered as the melting pot of Mindanao in the Philippines because of its accessibility, business growth, attractions and most of its entire warm and hospitable people.
  

Nicknames of CDO

• "Gateway to Northern Mindanao"
  
  • because of its location and good transportation facilities,
    
• "Rafting Capital of the Philippines"
  
  • it is a primary whitewater rafting destination in the Philippines that has a whole year round of maneuverable rafting courses and is located within the city limit.
    
  • 
    
• "ICT Goldmine of the Philippines"
  
• - due to its number of ICT infrastructures and businesses mushrooming the city providing job opportunities for ICT personnel.
  
• "A City in Bloom, in Blossom and in BOOM!"     
  
• -because of the great strides it has made by way of progress, notably in the last few years.
  

Total Area

• -488.86 km² (188.7 sq mi)
  
  
•  Total Population (2007)
  
• -553,966
  
•    Density
  
• -945/km² (2,447.5/sq mi) 
  
• Barangay's
  
• -80
  
• Spoken languages
  
• -cebuano, Filipino(tagalog), English
  
• Abbreviations
  
• -CDO, CDOC, CdeO, Cag. de Oro
  

 

People

• The residents of Cagayan de Oro are a mixture of:
  
  • Spanish-American
    
  • Maranao
    
  • Bukidnon-Higaonon
    
  • Chinese blood
    

the household population in Cagayan de Oro classified themselves as :

- 44% as Visayan (Binisaya or bisaya),

-22.15% as Cebuano

-4.38% as Boholano

-while 28.07% as other ethnic groups (2000 Census)

 

Economy

• Cagayan de Oro is the melting pot of Mindanao in the Philippines
  

-because of its accessibility, business growth, attractions and most of its entire warm and hospitable people.

• It is also the business hub of Northern Mindanao (Region X)
  
• -to be considered as one of the most progressive and competitive cities in the country.
  

- It was recorded to have reached the annual income of 1.345 billion pesos as of the fiscal year 2006

• The city's economy is largely based on:
  
• - industry,
  
• -commerce,
  
• -trade,
  
• -services and tourism.
  
• - These are the major financial sources of the city and it has been sufficient for the city's economic growth development.
  

 

Transportation

• Airports
  
• Lumbia Airport
  
• -is the second-busiest airport in Mindanao, often called as Cagayan de Oro Airport caters domestic flights to and from Manila and Cebu.
  
• -From Manila, it is an hour and fifteen minutes away by plane and from Cebu is about forty-five minutes away.
  
• Seaport
  

Cagayan de Oro Port

in 2005 with two

quay cranes

• - is the most modern international seaport in the country.
  
• - it has an anchorage depth of 18 meters and is around 400 meters from the shoreline.
  
• - It has two authorized cargo-handling operators.
  
• * With the recent completion of the P250 million rehabilitation project, the port is now the largest international and domestic seaport in the country
  
• The international seaport serves regular trips to and from:
  
• -Manila
  

     -Cebu

• -Tagbilaran
  
• -Bacolod
  
• -Dumaguete
  
• -Iloilo and
  
• -Jagna, Bohol
  
• It is the busiest seaport in the Philippines
  
• Land Transportation
  
• Rela
  
• (cagayan's
  
• version of tricycle)
  
• - It is a common mode
  
• of transportation within the city proper, which can seat around six to eight people and could get cramped.
  
• NOTE: This is not an advised mode of transportation for plus sized people.
  
• . There are three major integrated bus and jeepney terminals, which offer regular land trips:
  
• 1.Eastbound Integrated Bus Terminal
  

- is located just behind Market City, offers regular land trips to and from Gingoog, Bukidnon, Kabacan, North Cotabato, Butuan, Surigao in the Caraga region, Davao, Tacurong and Balingoan (ferry going for Camiguin).

• 2.Eastbound-Gusa Jeepney Terminal
  
• - offers regular land trips to and from Gingoog, the cities of Malaybalay and Valencia in Bukidnon, eastern towns of Misamis Oriental, Camp Philips, Libona and Manolo Fortich in Bukidnon.
  
• 3.Westbound Integrated Bus and Jeepney Terminal
  
• -offers regular land trips to and from western towns of Misamis Oriental including Laguindingan and El Salvador, Iligan, Marawi, Oroquieta, Ozamiz, Dipolog, Pagadian, Zamboanga and some parts of western Mindanao.
  

 

Camiguin

• is an island province of
  

the Philippines located

in the Bohol Sea.

• It is the second-smallest province both in population and land area next only to Batanes.
  
• Nambajao- capital of the province
  
• The people of Camiguin are called "Camiguingnon."
  

Total Area

• -237.95 km² (91.9 sq mi)
  
• Area rank
  
• -79th out of 80
  
•  Total Population (2007)
  
• -81,293
  
•   Rank
  
• -79th out of 80
  
•  Density
  
• -341.6/km² (884.8/sq mi)
  
•  Density rank
  
• -14th out of 80
  
• Municipalities
  
• -5
  
• Barangays
  
• -58
  
• Spoken languages
  
• -cebuano, kinamigin
  

 

Economy

• The main livelihood of the people is fishing and farming.
  
• Other agricultural products are:
  
  • Abaca
    
  • Rice
    
  • Mangoes
    
  • Lanzones
    
  • & other fruit trees
    

Municipalities

• Camiguin is subdivided into 5 municipalities:
  
  • Catarman
    
  • Guinsibilan
    
  • Mahinog
    
  • Mambajao
    
  • Sabay
    

Natural Attractions

Islands

• Located just a few kilometers off the coast are the two beautiful islands of Camiguin:
  
• White Island is accessed from Agoho which is about 5 km west of the town of Mambajao.
  
• Mantigue Island can be reached from Mahinog about 14 km south of Mambajao.
  
• Waterfalls:    
  
• Katibawasan Falls
  
•     -Located 5 km. (3.1 mi)
  
• southeast of Mambajao,
  
• the beautiful Katibawasan Falls
  
• cascades 250-foot (76 m.)
  
• down to a pool surrounded
  
• by orchids and ferns.
  
• Tuasan Falls
  
•     -is located 6 km. (3.7 mi) northeast of Catarman. Getting to the falls entails a very scenic hike passing through the quaint Barrio of Mainit, Catarman and along the rocky river bed.
  

Hotsprings

-Ardent Hot Spring

-Sto. Niño Cold Springs and Bura Natural Soda Water Swimming Pool

-Tangub Hot Spring

Churches

• Santo Rosario Church in the municipality of sagay was built in 1882.
  
• Old Catarman Church Ruins also known as (Gui-ob Church), only the ruins of the church and bell tower remains of the old town.
  

        -destroyed and partly submerged by volcanic debris during the eruption and formation of Mt. Vulcan from 1871 to 1875.

Baylao Church -is claimed to be miraculous attributed to saving many lives during the last volcanic eruption of Hibok-hibok.

Lanzones Festival

• Each year in October, a festival is held celebrating the Lanzones.
  
• a small grape-sized tropical fruit grown all over the island.
  
• The week-long Lanzones Festival is one of the more colorful events in the Philippines.
  

Sunken Cemetery

• During the volcanic birth of the Mt. Vulcan that lasted from 1871 to about 1875, some areas in the town of Bonbon subsided, sinking the cemetery of the town to below sea level.
  
• The place is commemorated by a huge cross erected in 1982.
  

Transportation

• Camiguin is accessible by air and sea from Cebu City however flights into the province's only airport is only seasonal.
  
• Most fly in to Cagayan de Oro City in Misamis Oriental Province, the gateway to Northern Mindanao.
  
• One would then take 2 more or less hours bus or hired van from Cagayan de Oro City to the port of Bilangoan.
  
• Ferries leave Balingoan to Camiguin Island every hour from 6:00 am until 5:00 pm.
  

 

Iligan City

• is a highly urbanized city north of the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines, and the province's former capital.
  
• 
  
• It is approximately 795 kilometers southeast of Manila.
  
• According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 308,046 people.
  

Total Area

• - 813.37 km² (314 sq mi)
  
•  Total Population (2007 census)
  
• - 308,046   
  
•  Density
  
• - 378.73/km² (980.9/sq mi)  
  
• Barangays
  
• - 44
  
• Spoken languages
  
• - Cebuano(major),
  
• Tagalog, Maranao,
  
• Hiligaynon, Ilocano,
  
• Chavacano, and
  
• Waray-Waray.
  

Tourism

• -Iligan is also known as City of Majestic Waterfalls because of its numerous waterfalls that are located within its area of jurisdiction.
  
• -There are about 20 waterfalls in the city.
  
• -city's major landmark, is the Maria Cristina Falls. It is also the primary source of electric power of the city.
  
• -the celebration of Iligan's fiesta was named "KASADYA" festival.
  

People

• Cebuano is the major language in the city (about 93%).
  

The rest speak Tagalog, Maranao, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Chavacano, and Waray-Waray. The majority of the population can speak and understand English.

Economy

• The largest steel plant in the country, National Steel Corporation (NSC).
  
• -was also established during that period (Specifically in 1962).
  
• The city made its economic revival with the reopening of the National Steel Corporation, named Global Steelworks Infrastructures, Inc. [GSII] on 2004
  

The current industrial plants in operation and their locations are the following:

• The current industrial plants in operation and their locations are the following:
  
• Treasure Steel Corporation (Formerly National Steel Corporation) — Barangay Suarez
  
• Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation — Barangay Maria Cristina
  
• Granexport Manufacturing Corporation — Barangay Kiwalan
  
• Petronas Energy Philippines, Inc. — Barangay Dalipuga
  
• Pilmico Foods Corporation — Barangay Kiwalan
  
• Pilmico Iligan Feedmill — Barangay Kiwalan
  
• Platinum Group Metals Corporation (Formerly Maria Cristina Chemical Industries, Inc.) — Barangay Maria Cristina
  
• San Miguel Corporation-Iligan Coconut Oil Plant — Barangay Santa Filomena
  
• Refractories Corporation of the Philippines — Barangay Dalipuga
  
• Iligan Cement Corporation — Barangay Kiwalan
  
• Mindanao Portland Cement Corporation — Barangay Kiwalan
  
• Holcim Philippines, Inc. (Formerly Alsons Cement Corp.) — Boundary of Barangay Dalipuga and Lugait, Misamis Oriental
  
• Iligan Bar and Rod Mill — Barangay Suarez
  
• Fort Steel and Cargo - Barangay Tomas Cabili
  
• Global Steelworks Inc. - Barangay Suarez
  

Transportation

• Sea
  

-There are five shipping lines serving Manila, Cebu City, and Ozamiz City routes namely: Superferry, Cebu Ferries, Carlos A. Gothong Lines, Negros Navigation, Sulpicio Lines, and Cokaliong Shipping Lines.

Land

• The public mode of transportation withinin this city are by:
  

-Jeepneys

-Taxis

-Pedicabs

"Tartanillas" (calesas)

-is also a public mode of transportation which serves through Barangay Pala-o and Barangay Tambacan.

Air

• The opening of Laguindingan International Airport in 2012 which is located at Laguindingan town in Misamis Oriental, is expected to replace Lumbia Airport in Cagayan de Oro City.
  
• It is also expected to augment the city's need for a nearby airport as the new airport is only 65 kilometers away or at most 35 to 40 minutes away from Iligan.
  
• The new airport is a flagship project of the Mindanao Super Regions project of the President as a major project of the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor (CIC).
  

 

Lanao del Norte

• is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao
  region.
  
• Its capital is Tubod.
  
• The province borders Lanao del Sur to the southeast, Zamboanga del Sur to the west, Illana Bay to the southwest, Iligan Bay to the north, Iligan City to the northeast, and is separated from Misamis Occidental by Panguil Bay to the northwest.
  

According to the 2007 census, the province has the total population of 538,283.

Total Area

• -3,011.4 km² (1,162.7 sq mi)
  
• Area rank
  
• -47th out of 80
  
•  Total Population (2007)
  
• -538,283
  
•   Rank
  
• -48th out of 80
  
•  Density
  
• -178.7/km² (463/sq mi)
  
•  Density rank
  
• -44th out of 80
  
• Municipalities
  
• -462
  
• Barangays
  
• -22
  
• Spoken languages
  
• -Cebuano, Maranao
  

Economy

• The economy in Lanao del Norte is predominantly based on agriculture and fishing.
  
• Factories are mostly based in Iligan City.
  
• Lanao del Norte is the home of Agus Power plants 4, 6, and 7 that stretch from Baloi to Iligan City.
  
• It serves as the power supply in some parts of Mindanao.
  
• Tourism is also a growing economy in the province.
  

Geography

• Lanao del Norte is a rugged province that ranges from the coastal shorelines in the north to the high plateaus and mountains in the south.
  
• It has also diverse flora and fauna.
  

 

Misamis Occidental

• is a province of the Philippines located in the Northern Mindanao
  region.
  
• Its capital is Oroquieta City.
  
• The province borders Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur to the west and is separated from Lanao del Norte by Panguil Bay to the south and from Misamis Oriental by Iligan Bay to the east.
  

Total Area

• -2,055.2 km² (793.5 sq mi)
  
• Area rank
  
• -62nd out of 80
  
•  Total Population (2007)
  
• -531,680
  
•   Rank
  
• -49th out of 80
  
•  Density
  
• -258.7/km² (670/sq mi)
  
•  Density rank
  
• -26th out of 80
  
• Municipalities
  
• -14
  
• Barangays
  
• -490
  
• Spoken languages
  
• -Cebuano
  

Economy

• The majority hardly depends on agriculture and fishing.
  
• Commerce is also progressive in this municipality.
  
• There are many Tudelanhon businessmen.
  
• People in the municipality and of the neighboring barangays of Clarin and Sinacaban towns depend on the local market, instead of going to Ozamiz City, the economic hub in the province.
  

People

• The dense population along the coast consists mainly of migrants from Cebu and Bohol, thus the major dialects are Cebuano and Boholano.
  
• The native Subanens live in the interior uplands
  

Tourism and Attractions

• Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park
  

-Located along the

mangroves of Tigdok and Libertad Bajo,

baranggays of Tudela and Sinacaban,

respectively - a wildlife park that serves

as sanctuary for other endangered

animals like the monkey-eating

eagle and the tarsier found in

the forests of nearby.

• Binalbal Festival
  

-every January 1.

• Niyogan Festival
  

-held every January 21, the Araw ng Tudela.

• Furniture Shops(Bamboo)
  

-located at barangay Nailon, along the national highway.

• Mount Malindang
  

-National Park

Transportation

• Air
  
• -Tudela is accessible by plane and served by Ozamiz City Airport, a short ride of motorcycle from the airport to the Ozamiz City Integrated Bus Terminal (IBJT).
  
• Sea
  
• -Served by Port of Ozamiz City.
  
• Land
  
• -The public mode of transportation withinin this municipality is by tricycle and habal-habal.
  

Misamis Oriental

• Its capital and provincial center is Cagayan de Oro City.
  
• The province borders Iligan City and Bukidnon to the south, the Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur to the east, and to the north is Bohol Sea with the island-province of Camiguin just off its northern shore.
  

Total Area

• -3,102.9 km² (1,198 sq mi)
  
• Area rank
  
• -46th out of 80
  
•  Total Population (2007)
  
• -748,791
  
•   Rank
  
• -38th out of 80
  
•  Density
  
• -241.3/km² (625/sq mi)
  
•  Density rank
  
• -31st out of 80
  
• Municipalities
  
• -24
  
• Barangays
  
• -424
  
• Spoken languages
  
• Cebuano
  ^(Majority), Filipino (Tagalog),
  
• English, Spanish, Ilonggo, Boholano,
  
• Waray, Higaonon
  

 

Economy

• The province is host to different types of industries such as agricultural, forest, steel, metal, chemical, mineral, rubber and food processing.
  
• It is home to the 30 square kilometre PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate and the Mindanao International Container Port, all located in Tagoloan.
  
• 
  Del Monte Philippines, which exports pineapples all over the Asia-Pacific region has a processing plant in Cagayan de Oro City.
  

PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate

Mindanao International Container Port

 

Transportation

• By land
  
• Habal-habal
  
• -is the most popular land transportation in the town.
  
• By air
  
• Laguindingan International Airport
  
• -is the upcoming air transportation in the town
  

Laguindingan International Airport

Highlights

• Hill Top (Buntod)
  
• –a place where the old Iglesia Pilipina Independente Church site before it transferred.
  
• -It is visible to everybody during Holy Week season where the people will walk towards the Holy
  Cruz.
  
• My Relaxing Terrace
  
• -site in Tubajon a beach where many mangrove trees cited, the sand like Boracay sand.
  
• Virgin of Moog
  
• -a place in Moog where it miracles it is site beside the sea, many people will Church there during Sunday it also become a tourist spot.
  
• Cueva Con Agua
  
• -site in Mauswagon nearby the Barangay Hall, it is known as a place of enchanto, a cave that has water and being protected by Municipalty of Laguindingan due to some superstitious belief.
  

Virgin of Moog

Cueva Con Agua

Kagay-an Festival

• celebrated on the 28th of August during the feast of the city's patron St. Augustine.
  
• Street Dancing Competition, Trade Fair, Sports fest, Beauty Contest, etc.
  

 

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REGION 11 DAVAO REGION

Region 11

Davao Region

• is one of the regions of the Philippines, located on the southeastern portion of Mindanao.
  
• Davao Region consists of four provinces, namely: Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental, and Davao del Sur.
  
• The region encloses the Davao Gulf and its regional center is Davao City.
  
• Davao is the Hispanicized pronunciation of daba-daba, the Bagobo word for "fire" (the Cebuano translation is "kalayo").
  
• The biggest city in Asia
  
• Best agricultural producers in Asia
  
• Third largest city in the country
  

One of it's Kind

• Mt. Apo
  
• Philippine Eagle
  
• Durian
  
• Waling-Waling
  
• Mangosteen
  
• Davao Pomelo
  

Climate

• The region has a generally uniform distribution of rainfall through the year. It lies outside the typhoon belt. has a generally uniform distribution of rainfall through the year. It lies outside the typhoon belt.
  

Natural Resources

• Southern Mindanao has mineral resources of chromite, iron, nickel, and manganese, gold, copper and other non-metallic minerals. Five of the major fishing grounds of the Philippines are located in the region..
  

 

 

Economy

• While the region's economy is predominantly agri-based, it is now developing into a center for agro-industrial business, trade and tourism. Its competitive advantage is in agri-industry as its products, bananas, pineapples, fresh asparagus, and fish products are exported abroad.
  

Component Cities

• Digos City, Davao del sur
  
• Island Garden City of Samal
  
• Panabo City, Davao Del Norte
  
• Tagum City, Davao Del Norte
  
• Mati City, Davao Oriental
  

Province Industries

• Sasa International Seaport
  
• Sta. Ana Pier
  
• Panobo Seaport
  
• Mati Seaport
  

Language

• Cebuano
  
• Tagalog
  
• Iloko
  
• Hiligaynon
  
• Bilaan
  
• Manobo
  
• Bagoboo
  
• Waray
  

 

 

Compostella Valley- Nature's Work of Art

• Population- 665,900
  
• Area-4,479.8 km²
  
• 11 municipalities
  
• Borders: North-Agusan del sur, West-Davao del Norte, East- Davao Oriental, Southwest- Davao Gulf
  
• Capital- Nabunturan City
  
• Language- Criole Spanish(kinatsila) Cebuano/Visayan, Tagalog/Pilipino, Mandaya, Mansaka, Hiligaynon, Ilocano, Waray, Maranao, and Suriganonon are the dialects spoken in the province.
  
• Comval
  
• The Lost Spanish
  
• It is the third newest province of the Philippines, behind Dinagat Islands and Zamboanga Sibugay.
  

People and Culture

• The province was created by virtue of Republic Act No. 8470, enacted on January 31, 1998 and ratified on March 7 of the same year by Terisita Zamora
  
• Majority of the inhabitants are migrants from Cebu, Samar, Bohol and other Visayan provinces.
  
• The cultural minorities in the province include the Mansaka, Mandaya, Dibabawons, Mangguangans and Aeta groups such as the Talaingod, Langilan, and Matigsalug.
  
• Arnold Bajo- the most successful defender of the poor minorities, especially the Mandaya
  

Economy

• Agricultural products: rice, sugar, banana
  
• Tilapia
  
• Milkfish
  
• Gold ore
  
• ethelmadzleonphoebe
  

 

Tourists Attractions

• Maragusan: Aguacan Inland Resort, Tagbibinta Falls,
  
• Maragusan: Mt. Candalaga Peak
  
• Maragusan: Haven's Peak, Kanlawig Hot Spring
  
• Maragusan: Sky Garden Restaurant and Fitness Gym
  
• New Bataan: Manurigao Falls, White Peak, Andap Inland Resort
  
• Maco /mainit sulfuric hotspring. *Nabunturan, San Vicente Caves, Toyuzu Inland Resort
  
• Magnaga, Pantukan Beach Resorts and Hotels
  
• Mabini: Manaklay Beach Park and Resort, Pindasan, Mabini
  
• Mabini: Beach View Resort, Pindasan, Mabini
  
• Mabini: Bern Berioso Beach Resort I, Pindasan, Mabini
  
• Mabini: Bern Berioso Beach Resort II, Pindasan , Mabini
  
• Monkayo: Kumbilan cave,Octagon park, Mt.diwata mining ,Monkayo Arena
  
• MOnkayo: Mt. Diwata's Peak,A gusan River, Baylo Falls,
  
• Kopiat Island
  
• Tagbibinta Falls
  
• Kumaykay falls
  
• Malumagpak Falls
  
• Nabunturan Hot Spring
  
• San Vicente Cave
  

Compostella Valley

To be in Compostela Valley is to experience a blend of sight and sound that defines a place and a people pulsing with life yet reserved in spirit.

Festivities

• Kariyawan Festival
  
• Simballay Festival
  
• AniBina Bulawanon Festival
  
• Buganihan Festival
  
• Diwanag Festival
  
• Kaimunan Festival
  
• Pyagsawitan Festival
  

Davao Del Norte

• Population-830,600
  
• Area-3,427.0 km²
  
• Capital- Tagum City
  
• Borders: N-Agusan Del Norte, W-Bukidnon, E-Compostella Valley S- Davao del Sur
  
• The province of Compostela Valley used to be part of Davao until it was made into an independent province in 1998.
  
• Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley, together with Davao Oriental, and Davao del Sur used to be a whole province simply known as Davao. This original province was split into three—Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental— when Republic Act No. 4867 (authored by Representative S. Sarmiento, Sr.) was signed into law on May 8, 1967 by President Ferdinand Marcos.
  

Economy

• Agricultural products: rice, maize, banana,coconut, abacca, ramie, coffee,, fruits, rootcrops
  
• Major producer of gold, and its mining resources include silica, silver, copper and elemental sulfur.
  
• leading producer of bananas, with many plantations run by multinationals Dole and Del Monte, and local producers such as Lapanday, TADECO, and Marsman.
  
• one of Mindanao's leading producer of rice.
  
• Fisheries: tilapia, milkfish, catfish, shrimp, crabs
  
• producer of gold, and its mining resources include silica,silver, copper and elemental sulfur
  
• Wide agricultural plantations
  

Tourists Attractions

Pearl Farm Beach Resort

Samal Island

 

Pearl Farm Beach Resort

• Pearl Farm Beach Resort, where actual oyster cultivation is currently in effect, producing a strong and steady supply of the countrys most elegant and fashionable pearls. Above all, the place is more popular for its tremendously fine white sand and super clear waters.
  
• Located in Samal Island
  

Samal Island

Canibad Cove Beach

Davao del Sur

• Population-2,156,000
  
• Area-6,666.9 km²
  
• Capital-Digos City
  
• Borders: N-Davao del Norte, Cotabato W- Sultan Kudarat, South Cotabato, Sarangani E- Davao Gulf S-North of Indonesia)
  

World's largest City

Mt. Apo

• Mt. Apo-tallest peak in the country at 10,311 feet above sea level the mightiest upward surge of along mountain range.
  
• Located in Cabarisan, Davao City/ Kapatagan, Davao del Sur.
  

Philippine Eagle

• The largest eagle, standing to about three and a half feet (3 1/2) may be recognized by its powerful bill, strong legs and claws.
  
• Located in Malagos, Calinan Davao City
  
• The general body color is grayish brown in the back and wings, whitish front neck and belly with shafts of gray brown streaked feathers on the head, which when erect forms a crest.
  

Eden Mountain Resort

• This mountain resort reservation offers a cool climate, lush forest, and natural surroundings, overlooking the city and the gulf. Suitable for camping, nature hiking, bird watching, and horseback riding.
  

 

Malagos Garden Resort

This garden resort is filled with tall trees and a multitude of rare orchids. It has a restaurant, butterfly sanctuary, horseback riding facilities, fishponds, golf driving range, swimming pool, adventure playground, seminar halls, campsite, and cottages

Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague

• Open air chapel with replicas of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague and that of Our Lady of Fatima, magnificent views of fruit bearing trees and coconut plantation.
  
• Facilities: Retreat house, seminar hall, canteen, children's playground, pilgrim's hall, restaurant, souvenir shop selling religious articles, rosaries, medals, pamphlets, novenas.
  

Davao Oriental

• Population-501,800
  
• Area-5,670.1
  
• Capital- Mati City
  
• Borders: N- Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Sur W- Compostella Valley
  
• Davao Oriental is the easternmost province of the country with Pusan Point as the easternmost location.
  
• In 1942, occupied by the Japanese Imperial forces in the province of Eastern Davao
  

Tourist Attractions

• Tagtalisay Beach,
  
• Masao Beach Resort,
  
• Botona Beach Resort,
  
• Dahican Beach,
  
• People's Park, Capitol Hills,
  
• Buso Hot Spring,
  
• Pujada Bay, Pujada Island,
  
• Sleeping Dinosaur,
  
• Dao Beach Club,
  
• Waniban Island,
  
• Gregorio Masao Beach Resort,
  
• Philippine Eagle Sanctuary.
  
• Deo Beach
  
• TITO BROS-ROSE-VERGI RESORT,
  

Davao Museum

A landmark which offers the opportunity to understand the soul of the people of Davao. Its main gallery is a repository of tribal art and other material culture such as: tribal art costumes, jewelries, handicrafts and others. Also a gallery of paintings, sculptures and ceramics and a souvenir shop of native crafts.

San Pedro Cathedral

• Davao City's oldest church named after San Pedro, the patron saint of Davao. The church was built in the year 1847 during the Spanish period led by Don Jose Uyanguren, the Spanish Conquestador of Davao. The old altar of then San Pedro Church is preserved at the right wing of the cathedral featuring old/antique images of saints and that of Saint Peter.
  

Gap Farming Orchard Resort

• The GAP Farm has deluxe cottages and campsites, Olympic size swimming pool, picnic area, horseback riding facilities, convention hall, and a World War II cave among others. Its garden is filled with exotic flowers and tropical fruits.
  

Crocodile Park

• The only crocodile park in the region provides home to locally bred crocodiles including the country�s biggest crocodile named �Pangil� (or fangs) measuring over 18 feet in length. One can take pleasure from viewing, horseback riding around the park, or feeding the young fierce reptiles.
  

Talomo Beach

• Sunken warships during the Second World War can be found just 200 meters from the shore.
  

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