Mayon Volcano in the Bicol Region, Philippines

Mayon Volcano

Mayon Volcano, also known as Mount Mayon, is an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay, in the Bicol Region, on the island of Luzon, in the Philippines. Mayon rises 2,462 meters above sea level and is a most beautiful site. Renowned as the "Perfect Cone" because of its almost perfectly conical shape. One of the world's most perfect volcanic cones, it has a base 80 mi (130 km) in circumference and rises to 8,077 ft (2,462 m). It is popular with climbers and campers and is the centre of Mayon Volcano National Park

It must be one of the most beautiful volcanic cones anywhere in the world and is visible for miles around in the otherwise flat landscape of the region. it also is considered one of the world's most perfect cones.

The Puerto Princesa Subterrarean River National Park

 Puerto Princesa Subterrarean River National Park

Banaue Rice Terraces in Northern Philippines

Banaue Rice Terraces

The Banaue Rice Terraces are a wide stretch of rice paddies that sprawl over 10,300 sq. km. along the mountainous province of Ifugao in Northern Philippines. Though some countries such as China have a similar attraction, none of them is said to be as majestic and breathtaking as these rice terraces.

Tinago Falls of Iligan City, Philippines

The beautiful scenic view of Tinago Falls of Iligan City, Philippines

One must-stop-over is one of its pride --- the Tinago Falls. The site for Star Cinema's Forever & A Day movie by KC Conception & Sam Mibly. No, it wasn't Ma. Cristina Falls but this other beauty.
- See more at: http://www.pinaytravelista.com/2011/06/tinago-falls.html#sthash.alQvk1vk.dpuf

One must-stop-over is one of its pride --- the Tinago Falls. The site for Star Cinema's Forever & A Day movie by KC Conception & Sam Mibly. No, it wasn't Ma. Cristina Falls but this other beauty.
- See more at: http://www.pinaytravelista.com/2011/06/tinago-falls.html#sthash.alQvk1vk.dpuf

One must-stop-over is one of its pride --- the Tinago Falls. The site for Star Cinema's Forever & A Day movie by KC Conception & Sam Mibly. No, it wasn't Ma. Cristina Falls but this other beauty.
- See more at: http://www.pinaytravelista.com/2011/06/tinago-falls.html#sthash.alQvk1vk.dpuf

One must-stop-over is one of its pride --- the Tinago Falls. The site for Star Cinema's Forever & A Day movie by KC Conception & Sam Mibly. No, it wasn't Ma. Cristina Falls but this other beauty.
- See more at: http://www.pinaytravelista.com/2011/06/tinago-falls.html#sthash.alQvk1vk.dpuf

Boracay Island of the Philippines

Boracay Island of the Philippines

Boracay is an island of the Philippines located approximately 315 km (200 miles) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. Boracay Island and its beaches have received awards numerous times. 

The Lake Taal in Tagaytay, Philippines

The  Lake Taal in Tagaytay

Lake Taal is an incredibly scenic volcanic lake and an interesting geological phenomenon. It is a freshwater lake that sits within a caldera that was formed hundreds of thousands of years ago as the result of eruptions. Taal Volcano is situated on Volcano Island in the center of the lake.

The Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Philippines

View of  The Chocolate Hills. Bohol, Philippines

The Chocolate Hills was featured in the provincial flag symbolizing the abundance of natural attractions in the province. Chocolate Hills listed in the Philippine Tourism Authority as one of the best tourist destination in the country.The hills spread over an area of more than 50-kilometers in the towns of Batuan, Carmen and Sagbayan. Some of these superb hills reach the height up to 400-feet. Estimated of more than 1,500 grass covering the limestone hills but turns to brown-color like chocolate during summer season which is where old folks name after it.

Chavit Singson’s Baluarte Zoo in Ilocos Norte

Chavit Singson’s Baluarte Zoo

 Vigan

Baluarte is becoming famous stopover for tourists visiting Vigan where people can see and interact with animals on display at the Chavit Singson’s mansion cum mini-zoo, with animal interaction scheduled everyday with several wild animals.

Vigan in Ilocos Norte

Vigan

Ilocos Norte

Vigan – is an island, which used to be detached from the mainland by three rivers – the great Abra River, the Mestizo River and the Govantes River. It is unique among the Philippine towns because it is the country’s most extensive and only surviving historic city that dates back to the 15th century Spanish colonial period. The town of Vigan will let you experience the time in the past since it is a well-preserved Spanish Colonial Town with small rounded paving stone edges along its street.

Patapat Viaduct in Ilocos Norte

Patapat Viaduct

Ilocos Norte

The now famous Viaduct snakes around the coast at the foot of the North Cordillera Mountain Range. This concrete winding viaduct is 1.2 km in length and is also known as the Viaduct, and as it has a cousin in France its also known as the French Riviera of the Northern Philippines. As you traverse the bridge you pass the Mabugabog Falls that is the water power for the mini hydroelectric plant. When its been very wet and raining the falls are spectacular to watch.

Paoay Church in ILOCOS NORTE

Paoay Church

ILOCOS NORTE

St. Augustine Church, or more popularly called Paoay Church, in Ilocos Norte is one of the the oldest churches in the Philippines and is among the major attractions of the province. The Paoay Church in particular is famous for its distinctive Gothic, Baroque and Oriental architecture. Its facade reveals Gothic affinity, its gables show Chinese elements, while the niches topping the walls suggest Javanese influence (reminiscent of the famous Boroboudur Temple).

Sand Dunes of Suba in ILOCOS NORTE

Sand Dunes of Suba

 ILOCOS NORTE

PAOAY, ILOCOS NORTE – If you think you’ve seen the best of Ilocos, you’re probably missing a lot if you haven’t experienced a sunset (or sunrise) yet in the majestic sand dunes of Suba. Ilocos Norte’s unique sand dunes and stretches from the municipality of Currimao in the north and winds it’s way to La Paz in Laoag City then to Suba in Paoay and finally in Pasuquin in the south.

Fort Ilocandia in Ilocos Norte!

 Fort Ilocandia

 Ilocos Norte

 Fort Ilocandia - is the only rated hotel in the Ilocos Norte Region. This was originally constructed by the Marcos Family for their daughter Irene’s wedding reception. This spanish inspired resort mainly attracts taiwanese gamblers but it still never fails to charm the first-time Filipino tourist. It is best suited for hosting conferences and events but it could be quite expensive to stay here for your family’s vacation or use it just as a stopover. If you decide to stay here, might as well maximize the facilities and even walk to the famous Sand Dunes of Suba.

Cape Bojeador Lighthouse in Ilocos Norte

The view from the tower of the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse

You must be wondering what is the big deal with this lighthouse? This magnificent view of the jagged coastline facing the South China sea awaits anymore who patiently waits their turn to go up the lighthouse. You can also opt to go here to view the magnificent sunset in Ilocos Norte!

Spanish Lighthouse in Ilocos Norte

One of the Oldest and Most Visited Spanish Lighthouse in Ilocos Norte.

This is the fantastic facade of the Caoe Bojeador also known as Burgos Lighthouse. This is a perfect portrait place and I must admit that for heritage places, we need to turn to the experts at Heritage Conservation Society to accurately describe its beauty.

Saud Beach Pagudpud in Ilocos Norte

Saud Beach Pagudpud

Ilocos Norte

Saud Beach has been hailed as the “Boracay” of Northern Philippines. Since it boast of beautiful white beach backed by rows of coconut palms minus the noise and nightlife of Boracay. In fact you can call it either serene or boring depends on how you want to look at it.

Bangui Windmills in Ilocos Norte

Bangui Windmills

Ilocos Norte

The Bangui farm is usually stated as the first wind farm in the Philippines and the largest in Southeast Asia (no other country in SEA has the wind potential of typhoon-ravaged Philippines). Europeans are sick and tired of seeing windmills but in the Philippines where these tall, sleek, and white towers of power and beauty are still a novelty, the Bangui windmills are a veritable tourist spot in this otherwise unremarkable Ilocos Norte town.

Blue Lagoon in Maira-ira in Ilocos Norte

 Blue Lagoon or Maira-ira

 Ilocos Norte

 Blue Lagoon or Maira-ira It’s a kind of the most beautiful secret beach resort in the northern area.  It was named as Blue lagoon since the sea water is bluish and its stillness can really be witnessed.

SININA in REGION XII - MAGUINDANAO

SININA

REGION XII - MAGUINDANAO

SININA is a spicy delicacy served during kalilang (festivities) and kundali (thanksgiving). 

Goat's meat or beef is used as main ingredient, cooked in coconut milk and palapa 

(toasted grated coconut spiced with chili and other herbs).  

Grilled tuna belly in REGION XI - DAVAO

Grilled tuna belly

REGION XI - DAVAO

Grilled tuna belly is tuna belly marinated then grilled until until done and served with soy sauce, calamansi juice and red chili. In Davao, it is usually served as appetizer or finger food.

GINATAANG MANOK IN REGION X

GINATAANG MANOK

ARMM: Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao

      GINATAANG MANOK - since people in Mindanao are mostly Muslims, they resort to other foods, without the pork. Favorite dish in the place and also in other parts of the Philippines

CHICKEN CURRY in Region IX: Zamboanga's Best

 CHICKEN CURRY (Region IX: Zamboanga's Best)

CHICKEN CURRY - a popular dish in most eastern countries, is prepared in Mindanao with taro in a stinging spicy curry saucE

BINAGOL Food of Region VIII Dishes (Eastern Visayas)

BINAGOL 

Region VIII Dishes (Eastern Visayas)

BINAGOL - a delicacy that has started and is produced in Dagami, Leyte. The cooked binagol is packaged in a pair of polished coconut shells(bagol).

Cebu Lechon in Region VII : Specialtie in Central Visayas

Cebu Lechon

Region VII : Specialtie in Central Visayas

Lechón, is the Spanish word for suckling pig and Inasal, in Cebuano, which connotes a whole roasted pig.  The preparation of the traditional inasal requires tons of lemongrass “tanglad” stuffed into the pig with salt, pepper corn, green onions basted with secret marinated juices, skewed on a green bamboo pole and slowly roasted over an open pit of charcoal.

LA PAZ BATCHOY in Region VI

LA PAZ BATCHOY

Region VI Dishes & Specialties (Western Visayas)

LA PAZ BATCHOY - Most famous dish in Central Visayas.Noodles with pork, liver, innards topped with chicharon and served in pork broth boiled with onions, seasoned with guinamos and made even tastier with soy sauce and ground pepper. 

BICOL EXPRESS IN REGION V-BICOL

BICOL EXPRESS

REGION V-BICOL

BICOL EXPRESS - the famous dish or spicy pork with coconut milk and lots of green chillies and shrimp paste (bagoong)

BULALO REGION IV - BATANGAS

BULALO

REGION IV - BATANGAS

BULALO is a soup dish of slow-boiled beef and vegetables, most of the time served with bones from which the meit-in-the-mouth bone marrow is scooped out.

Tibok Tibok in REGION III-PAMPANGA

Tibok Tibok

REGION III-PAMPANGA

Made with carabao’s milk and coconut cream topped with latik, coconut cream cooked for an hour to reduce and form a nice golden brown look.

PANCIT CABAGAN IN REGION II - ISABELA

PANCIT CABAGAN

REGION II - ISABELA

PANCIT CABAGAN  is a medley of fresh made noodles with vegetables and topped with boiled quail eggs and crispy lechon kawali. It comes with a thick soy-based sause which makes it different from other pancit versions.

PINAKBET IN REGION 1 - ILOCOS

PINAKBET

REGION 1 - ILOCOS

PINAKBET is a vegetable dish that's popular among Iloconos. It is a mixture of seasonal lowland vegetables such as squash,okra,eggplant,ampalaya (bitter gourd) and sting beans cooked with fermented fish (Bagoong).