Find out why Agusan del Sur is not your typical getaway. Remember the giant alligator “Lolong” was caught in Bunawan in Agusan River in 2011? Measuring 6.17 meters and weighing kilograms, he was declared by the Guinness Book of World Record as the longest of its kind. For more than a […]
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Negros Occidental’s Tinagong Dagat: A Beautiful Secret Unveiled
Ever wonder why it was called “Tinagong Dagat”? Tinagong Dagat is located in Mt. Mandalagan of Negros Occidental. It is a flat terrain on top of a mountain and was said to be an old crater. The best season to traverse the mountains is during summer between March to May. […]
Alimango Festival: Watch the Dancing Mud Crabs of Samar
Have you witnessed the courtship dance between male and female alimangos? The Philippine mud crab, scientific name Scylla serrata, also called as mangrove crabs or black crabs is an economically important crab species. It is because of the business opportunity for the growing demand of these crustaceans commercially. Mud crab, commonly called […]
Be Ready For An Epic Road Trip: Travel Via Bus From Luzon To Mindanao
Despite being a small country, a majority of the Philippine islands are still widely separated by vast oceans. This essentially makes travel by land difficult, and air travel is often the more practical choice among travelers pressed for time. However, despite its difficulty, traveling the islands of the Philippines is […]
The Legend of the Miraculous Lady in White Lurking in Eastern Samar’s Hamorawan Spring
Eastern Samar annually celebrates the Padul-ong Festival in honor of the Blessed Virigin Mary. Celebrated in Eastern Samar province, the Padul-ong Festival is the province’s way to pay homage to its Patroness, the Blessed Virgin Mary. The capital city of the province, pronounced as “bo-rong-gan”, was derived from the Waray-waray word “borong” which means “fog.” […]
Sto. Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum: A Collection of Filipinos’ Grandiose Past
What can be found inside this heritage museum? The Sto. Niño Shrine and Heritage Museum is the most visited spot in Tacloban City for it is known to contain hundreds of artifacts, antiques and art pieces coming from around the world that were collected during the Marcos regime. To name a […]
Three Stars And A Sun: What Do They Mean?
The famous “Three Stars and a Sun” was originally a symbol of the Katipuneros fighting for the independence of the country. The three stars signify the three principal islands of the archipelago during the time the flag was first flown: Luzon, Mindanao, and Panay. The sun symbolizes the efforts of all […]
The Negros Museum: A Quick Way to Get to Know the Island of Negros
The Negros Museum is the first in the Philippines curatorially conceived without focus on precious artifacts but instead on the complex stories and people whose lives make up the stories. In telling the story of Negros Island, The Negros Museum makes innovative use of original contemporary artworks and quality reproductions. […]
Iloilo: Getting to Know the Royal City of the South
The story of Iloilo started after the Panay Island was divided into 3 districts called “sakups.” The story which is still considered as folklore was about the 10 Bornean datus who came to the island and traded the land to the Atis with a gold wide-brimmed hat called saduk or […]
Babaylan Festival of Bago City
The Babaylan Festival of Bago City, Negros Occidental is celebrated every February. Come join the fun! Babaylan Festival 2013 file photo by Sir Billy Lopue | Camera Club of Negros The Babaylan Festival is based on the rituals performed by the babaylans, like rituals on marriage, baptism, healing, harvest and […]