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BAGUIO The country's summer capital, Baguio city is located 5200 feet above sea level and has an average temperature of 18 degrees centigrade even during summer, making it a very popular destination for those who want to escape the punishing heat in the lowlands. Apart from the numerous sightseeing that you must to see like Mines View Park, Wright Park, Burnham Park, Mountain Province Museum, Club John Hay ( a former rest and recreation station of American military troops, now a 535 acre land with a world class 18-hole golf course and other recreational facilities), The most prominent landmark is the Baguio Cathedral which offers the panoramic view of the whole city.

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VIGAN, ILOCOS SUR Vigan, the capital of Ilocos Sur is famous for its public buildings, Castillian houses, and centuries old churches. Vigan itself considered a huge artifact from the Spanish colonial period. This is home to the renowed St. Pauls Cathedral which was first constructed in 1574 and rebuilt two centuries later before finally being completed in 1800.

BOHOL Situated in Central Visayas is popular for the "Chocolate Hills" . These domed- shape natural wonders are covered with grass which dry up and turn chocolate brown under the heat of the sun thus its name Chocolate Hills.Bohol is also the home to the worlds smallest monkey, the tarsius monkey. It is also in Bohol where the historic blood compact between Boholano chieftain Sikatuna and Spanish explorer Miguel Lopez de Legaspi took place. Other point of interest are other popular tourist attraction; the dive sites in Balicasag, the underground springs

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in Hinagdanan Cave on Panglao Island, the mahogany forest in town of Bilar, and the wide variety of fishes (including black-tip sharks) in Pamicalan.

CALABARZON The province of Cavite,Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon comprise the CALABARZON area. Calabarzon is is the perfect destination for Manila-based tourist. Just an hour ride from Manila; Calabarzon gives the visitors a quick peek at life in these islands. Visit Cavite, where the country's indepence was engineered, Laguna where the natural cold and hot spring water are said to heal various ailments. Batangas is filled with beautiful beaches, delicate pina fabric and lot of mangoes. In Rizal, take a glance at Antipolo, where you can find the shrine of the Lady of Peace and Good Voyage. And in Quezon provice where the visitors can participate the colourful Pahiyas Festival.

DAVAO There are countless unique attractions in Davao, among them was the white beaches of Samal Island, the under water coral cities and the pearl farms where cultures pearls are produced from mother oysters from the Sulu sea.. Davao also known for its elegant orchids, exotic fruits and Muslim heritage. It is the industrial hub of Mindanao with corporate centers, shopping malls, manufacturing sites, hotels and casinos. But the premier tourist destination is Mt. Apo, the highest peak in the country,towering at a height of 10,311 feet above sea level . Mt. Apo is home of the endangered Philippine eagle, the world's tallest eagle specie(at one meter high) and the largest (with a wing span at about 2.5 meters), as well as of a number of rare bird species such as

flycatchers, fairy bluebirds, doves, racket tailed parrots, coletos, and flower catchers.

CEBU Called the "Queen City of the South", Cebu is the site of the new and exciting business ventures between local and foreign capital, Cebu island is the choice of many business travellers as they can fly directly to and from our Asian neighbors via the Mactan International Airport. Accomodation is never a problem as hotels equipped with the latest amenities have sprouted within the Cebu City and its neighboring towns.Yet, combined with these developments, the province has managed to maintain its natural tourist attractions. The beaches in Cebu are simply awesome and offer a wide variation of aquasports and recreational water activities. The city is also blessed with numerous museums and churches. Cebu offers a lot souvenir ideas from export quality fashion accessories and furniture, handicrafts, shellcrafts, handcrafted guitars to peanut wafers, dried mango preserve, coated biscuits and the popular dangit (small dried fish).

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT-ZAMBALES

BORACAY For many certified sun worshippers in the world over, paradise goes by the name "Boracay".Boracay can be found at the northwestern tip of Panay, in the west Visayas region, off the Sibuyan sea.This island is made up of three little communities: Yapac in the north, Balabag in the middle, and Manoc-manoc in the southThis paradise island has gained international recognition as one of the best beaches in the world because of its fine, powdery white sand marked by a long stretch of palm trees and crystal clear water. Apart from main beach, the island blessed with verdant hills, forest, caves, islets, and coves. The island is best for windsurfing on its side facing Sibuyan sea. Boracay has become a melting pot for beach lovers. At any point in the islands, visitors can hear English, German, French spoken fluently. More importantly visitors respect the serene quality of the place. Not surprisingly, the culinary fare at Boracay ia as diverse as the nationalities of its visitors, French,German, Spanish, Australian, Belgian and Thai-they're all here side by side the native cuisine. Lending ample support to this virtual rainbow of gastronomic pickings are Boracay's famous selection of fruit shakes such as green tart mango,pineapple, sweet yellow mango, cantaloupe, coconut milk, and banana shakes.

After its conversion from a former American military base to Freeport, Subic Bay became a foremost tourist destination. It is a home of beautiful beaches in the world and to vast enchanting rainforests. It also has the amenities of world-class resort, casino, hotels, duty- free shops, golf courses, a marina for yachting, and other recreational facilities, restaurants that offer international cuisine.

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