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Aguinaldo Mansion
Here in Kawit, the revolutionary army of General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed Philippine Independence on 12 June 1898 – a triumph soon quashed by the Americans. The alluring mahogany-and-nara-wood house, built in 1849, is now a shrine, and you can tour the 5ft 3in Aguinaldo’s privat
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Bahay Nakpil
Built in 1914, this beautiful ancestral home is the former residence of Perona Nakpil, the widow of Andrés Bonifacio – the father of the Philippine Revolution – where she lived after his death. As well as an insight into the grandeur of pre-war Manila, the museum provides history o
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Divinubo Island
Just offshore from Borongan, pretty little Divinubo is ringed by white-sand beaches and has a few secret surf breaks. Theres a lighthouse built by the Americans in 1906. Its a good spot to take a picnic. To get here, take a tricycle to barangay Lalawigan south of town (P60, 15 minu
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Santa Maria Church
Thirty-eight kilometres south of Vigan, this massive baroque structure built in 1769 – a Unesco World Heritage site – is unique. It has an imposing brick facade and sits alone on a hill – rather than in the town square like most Spanish churches – overlooking the town of Santa Mari
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Malasag Eco
Set in acres of botanical gardens with a small wildlife collection of butterflies, birds and deer, the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village is a theme park of sorts, featuring tribal houses, a museum and an education centre. There are camping, cottages (from P500), a swimming pool (P50) and
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Bangao Mummy Caves
Although the forests around Kabayan are said to hide dozens of mummy caves that only Ibaloi elders can locate, the nearest site where you can see some (not terribly well-preserved) mummies is sitio (small village) Bangao in the foothills of Mt Tabayoc (2812m), 7km north of Kabayan.
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Lovers Rocks
Near barangay Balaoi you can spot Dos Hermanos , a pair of inaccessible offshore islands that local legend claims are the remains of two sibling fishermen lost at sea. Past here are the most Freudian geographical formations in Pagudpud: Bantay-abot (‘Mountain with a hole’), an offs
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Calauit Game Preserve & Wildlife National Park
Just off the northwestern tip of Busuanga is Calauit Island, home to the Calauit Game Preserve & Wildlife National Park. Megafauna commonly seen on safari in Kenya, such as giraffe, zebra, impala etc, can be viewed in their, um, adopted habitat thanks to Ferdinand Marcos’ effor
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Quiapo Church
Quiapo Church is a 1933 replacement of an older structure destroyed by fire. One of Manila’s best-known landmarks, Quiapo is the home of the Black Nazarene , an image of Christ believed to be miraculous. The life-size statue, carved from ebony, was first brought to Quiapo in 1767.
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Tarsier Research & Development Center
Just beyond the attractive jungle-fringed town of Corella, near the village of Sikatuna, is the Tarsier Research & Development Center , a tarsier sanctuary open to the general public. This simultaneously crazy and cuddly looking little primate can fit in the palm of your hand y
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Paliton Beach
Northeast of San Juan is the stunning white-sand Paliton Beach. The water is as clear as glass and there are wonderful views of Apo Island. Take the turn-off at the little church in Paliton village, near the island’s westernmost point, and head along a sealed track for about 1km to
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Bulusan Volcano National Park
About 16km southwest of Barcelona is Bulusan Volcano National Park . Just inside the park, Bulusan Lake is a popular picnic spot, and there’s a 1.8km walking trail around the crater lake. When the mist is lying low over the surrounding forest and the birds are singing, it’s a lovel
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Site of Rizal’s Execution
The site of Rizal’s execution is in Rizal Park; at the entrance is a black granite wall inscribed with Rizal’s ‘Mi Ultimo Adios’ (My Last Farewell). Eight tableaux of life-size bronze statues recreate the dramatic last moments of the hero’s life; at night these statues become part
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Victorias Milling Company
There’s historic paraphernalia on display at the huge Victorias Milling Company , in the town of Victorias, north of Silay. Victorias was the world’s biggest mill during the ’60s and ’70s and is the site of the Church of St Joseph the Worker , which features a claustrophobically de
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Sumaging Cave
The exhilarating Sumaging Cave, or Big Cave, is the most popular of Sagadas caves, its immense chambers home to otherworldly rock formations with such fanciful names as the Kings Curtain and the more literal the Cauliflower. You’ll need a guide (P500) to tour the cave (roughly two
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Mangyan Heritage Center
This friendly research center and library is a treasure trove of books, archival photos and old news clippings about Mangyan culture. Its souvenir shop sells baskets, wild honey, Mangyan Jew’s harps (P20), Mangyan-woven shirts and bags, and greeting cards in Mangyan script – all di
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Davao Crocodile Park
Around 5km north of the city centre is this large complex of facilities spread out along the Davao River. A combination conservation centre and zoo, there are croc ‘shows’, including feeding sessions, tightrope walking, a cultural show and excellent riverfront restaurant serving up
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Bathala Caves
On the outskirts of Santa Cruz, beyond barangay Ipil, the privately owned Bathala Caves are terrific, especially if you visit when it’s quiet. If you’re prepared to clamber a bit, you can explore two or three of the five main caves in a couple of hours. There are thousands of bats
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Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral
The structure dates back to 1872.Behind the market area along the waterfront is the Baywalk , a concrete-and-dirt expanse with sunset views. Located north of the city, a few kilometres off the National Hwy, is Baker’s Hill , a complex of buildings, which includes a restaurant (Tue-
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Marikina Shoe Museum
A must for Imelda Marcos junkies is the Marikina Shoe Museum. Theres footwear of various Filipino luminaries on display here, but its Imelda’s shoes people come for – about 800 pairs of them, lined up in rows behind glass cases. That’s only about 25% of the horde left behind in Mal
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