Hundred Islands
Posted on December 8, 2007 - Filed Under Paradise Philippines, Travel Destinations
Paradise Philippines is surely blessed with many wondrous works of Nature. In the northern part of Luzon alone, there are numerous places where Nature’s best are evident. One good example is the Hundred Islands of Alaminos City, Pangasinan.
The Hundred Islands, an island group numbering 123 at high tide and 124 at low tide, is a natural wonder, as the group is nestled within the Lingayen Gulf. These islands can be reached by a boat ride from the city’s shore. The boat ride usually takes 30-40 minutes. Once in the islands, recreation and relaxation are all that awaits each and every visitor. Whether it be splashing on the beach, taking a tan under the sun, or simply enjoying the cool breeze, everyone going to the islands will surely have a good time.
Out of the numerous islands, only three are developed for tourists. These are namely the Governor’s Island, the Children’s Island and the Quezon Island. In one of the islands, there are floating nipa huts for rent. Visitors can rent these floating huts for dining and relaxing purposes. This is a very good deviation to the standard beachside huts and sheds.
But bathing and tanning are not the only activities in the Hundred Islands. Boat tours are also available for those wanting to see the rest of the islands. Furthermore, one can simply enjoy the scenery that the surroundings bring. There are viewing points where one can get a good view of the splendor of the Hundred Islands. Add to this experience is the cool breeze of the sea – truly a great way to relax.
The Hundred Islands is surely a piece of paradise amidst the blue seas. It gives people an overview of how wonderful Paradise Philippines truly is.
Moriones Festival
Posted on August 10, 2007 - Filed Under Festivals, Paradise Philippines
Having the shape of a human heart, the island
Among these is the Moriones Festival, which is observed during Holy Week. Morion, which means “mask” or “visor”, is a part of the Roman armor which covers the face. In turn, Moriones refers to the repenting people clad in costumes and masks searching for Longinus.
The festival re-enacts the story of the Roman Centurion Longinus, who was blind in one eye. Legend has it that when Longinus pierced the side of the crucified Christ, blood spurted out and some of it came in contact with his blind eye, restoring his sight. With this, Longinus converted to Christianity. This greatly angered his fellow centurions, who turn to capturing and beheading him.
This festival is well-known for its painted masks, helmets, and Roman costumes. It is held in the towns of Boac and Mogpog.
Palawan
Posted on July 22, 2007 - Filed Under Palawan
Palawan is part of the Paradise Philippines. It is located in the Western Visayas Region. It’s Capital is Puerto Princesa City, considered as one of the largest province in the Philippines according to its land area. The name Palawan came from the largest island which is Palawan Island.
Here are the Municipalities of Palawan
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Aborlan |
El Nido (Bacuit) |
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Aqutaya |
Kalayaan |
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Araceli |
Linapacan |
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Balabac |
Magsaysay |
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Bataraza |
Narra |
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Brooke’s Point |
Quezon |
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Busuanga |
Rizal (Marcos) |
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Cagayancillo |
Roxas |
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Coron |
San Vicente |
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Culion |
Sofronio Española |
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Cuyo |
Taytay |
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Dumara |
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Palawan is 2,000 kilometers of irregular coastline that is with in the 1,780 islands and islets of the Paradise Philippines.
Palawan is famous because of the list below:
- World’s Largest Pearl
- Pearl of Allah as the Muslims call it, its the worlds largest pearl, found by the son of Wilburn Dowell Cobb a American Mining Engineer spent his childhood here in the Philippines on May 7, 1934. The 9.45 inches in diameter and weighing 6.4 kilograms(14.1 lb) or 127,574 pearl grains or 31,893.60 carats the Pearl of Allah is stored in a museum here in the Paradise Philippines
- Calauit Game Preserve & Wildlife Sanctuary
- This sanctuary for wildlife is established on August 31, 1976 by the former President Ferdinand Marcos by virtue of the Presidential Decree No.1578 and was initiated by the response to the appeal of International Union for the Conservation of Nature to help save African Wildlife.
- This sanctuary for wildlife is established on August 31, 1976 by the former President Ferdinand Marcos by virtue of the Presidential Decree No.1578 and was initiated by the response to the appeal of International Union for the Conservation of Nature to help save African Wildlife.
- Coron Reefs, Coron Bay, Busuanga
- The Limestone Cliffs of the Coron Reefs in Northern Palawan has 7 enchanting lakes that sorrounds the cliffs, near Coron. There are 12 World War II Japanese shipwrecks in Busuanga Island which can be considered a divers paradise for its a exploration for enthusiasts.
- The Limestone Cliffs of the Coron Reefs in Northern Palawan has 7 enchanting lakes that sorrounds the cliffs, near Coron. There are 12 World War II Japanese shipwrecks in Busuanga Island which can be considered a divers paradise for its a exploration for enthusiasts.
- El Nido Marine Reserve Park
- Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park
- This National Park is located in the City of Puerto Princesa just 50 kilometers north. This National Park is managed since 1992 by the Puerto Princesa Government, this Paradise Philippines treasure is situated in Saint Paul Mountain Ranges in the northern coast of the island.
- Also known to the natives as St. Paul’s Subterranean River National Park
- This beautiful lanscape features a 8.2 km limestone karst mountain with an underground river which is reputed as the world’s longest, the cave includes stalactites and stalagmite formation.
- Tubbataha Reef Marine Park
- This Marine Park is located 98 miles (181 km) southeast of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. On August 11, 1988 the National Tubbataha Marine Park was established, with an area of 33,2000 hectares (82,000 acres).
- With the combination of two Samal words, the word “tubbataha” is born which means “a long reef exposed at low tide“.
- It’s made up of two Coral Atolls (oceanic reef formation).
- North Atoll is 16 kilometers (10 miles) long and 5 kilometers (3 miles) wide.
- South Atoll is 5 kilometers (3 miles) long and 3 kilometers (1.86411358 miles) in wide.
- Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park