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The Islands
Of the scattering of 123 limestone islets and islands shrouded in greenery, some are craggy and cliff-y, and others have pleasant stretches of beach (though litter is a problem on the most popular islands), calm waters for snorkelling, caves to explore and plenty of avian life. The
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Limasawa Island
If you have time to spare, head to sleepy Limasawa Island, a place of historical and religious significance in the Philippines. It’s where the Spanish first celebrated mass on 31 March 1521, thereby starting the Christianisation of the country. A five-minute walk to the left from t
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Caves
On the road to Ambasing, near the spot where the road takes a hard curve to the right (if heading downhill), you can see the Sugong hanging coffins suspended from the cliff face. A short distance further, the road forks at the Right Turn Cafe. Take the left fork, follow it for 200m
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Malacañang Palace
Perched overlooking the Pasig River, the sprawling palace complex dates to the mid-18th century when it was built originally as the residence of a Spanish aristocrat before becoming the office of the Spanish and, later, American governor-generals. Its been the official residence of
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School for Indigenous Knowledge & Traditions
The School for Indigenous Knowledge & Traditions mission is to educate, advocate, lobby and promote cultural tourism. Maria Todi, an accomplished chanter, dancer and musician (hegalong, the two string lute of the Tboli), founded and runs SIKAT. Because theres no official titlin
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Sablayan Prison Farm
A wonderfully quirky experience, the Sablayan Prison Farm offers much more than a chance to meet-and-greet prisoners in their element. There are also a host of prisoner-guided excursions on offer in the lush forests around the farm, and you can even sleep out here within earshot of
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Rizal Park
Manila’s iconic Rizal Park is spread out over some 60 hectares of open lawns, ornamental gardens, ponds, paved walks and wooded areas, dotted with monuments to a whole pantheon of Filipino heroes. Its an atmospheric place to take a stroll, particularly late afternoons, early evenin
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Villa Lizares
One of Iloilos grand historic homes, now a school.
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Nellys Garden
Iloilos most famous historic home resembles the White House.
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Rizal Monument
Fronted by a 46m flagpole and guarded by sentries in full regalia, the Rizal Monument contains national hero José Rizal’s mortal remains and stands as a symbol of Filipino nationhood.
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Casa Mariquit
The only historic house in Iloilo open without prior notice, Casa Mariquit (1803) is the former home of Philippines VP Fernando Lopez. Photos of meetings with Emperor Hirohito, Chiang Kai-shek, Generalissimo Franco, Lyndon Johnson and others are a fascinating step backward in time.
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Negros Forests & Ecological Foundation
A zoo with a difference, the Negros Forests & Ecological Foundation seeks to preserve endangered animals endemic to Negros. It houses mostly birds, including an extraordinary collection of rare and colourful hornbills that alone justifies a visit. There are also flying foxes, V
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Hofileña Heritage House
This stately house contains an astonishing private art collection, as well as antiques belonging to one of Silay’s principal families. The house is owned by the charismatic and loquacious Ramon Hofileña, a tireless preserver of the regions cultural heritage. If you book ahead, Ramo
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Rizal Shrine
Within the grounds of Fort Santiago, youll find the Rizal Shrine in the building where Rizal was incarcerated. It contains various displays of Rizal memorabilia, including a reliquary containing one of his vertebrae, the first draft of his novel Noli Me Tangere (Touch Me Not) and a
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Casa Manila
This beautiful reproduction of a Spanish colonial house offers a window into the opulent lifestyle of the gentry in the 19th century. Imelda Marcos had it built to showcase the architecture and interior design of the late Spanish period, with lavish features throughout and some int
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Metropolitan Museum of Manila
Manila’s premier modern art museum, the Met is a world-class gallery showcasing Filipino contemporary and experimental art. The ground floor has rotating exhibitions, while its upper floors display a permanent collection of modernist and abstract paintings. Theres also a collection
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Miagao Church
Built between 1787 and 1797, this impressive church, with its striking pyramidal towers, served as a fortress against Muslim raiders. Damaged over the years by fighting, fire and earthquakes, it was finally restored to its rococo glory in 1962, and is now a a UNESCO World Heritage
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Museum of Cordillera Sculpture
This museum showcases a collection of Ifugao woodcarvings, and what a collection it is! Ritual objects and antique bulol line the vast hall, among displays of weaponry, fertiltiy carvings and smoked human skulls attached to carabao horns. There are also some fascinating old books t
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St Louis University Museum
This museum in the campus library is run by Isekias Ike Picpican, one of the country’s foremost authorities on the history and culture of the Cordillera people. You can spend hours examining the scores of weapons, funerial artefacts, tribal costumes, musical instruments such as the
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Bontoc Museum
At this wonderful museum, powerful black-and-white photos and indigenous music accompany the exhibits – one for each of the region’s main tribes. You may spot Kalinga headhunter axes, gansa (gong) handles made with human jawbones, and fanitan (baskets used for carrying severed head
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