issue 08
March 2021
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TRAVEL SPOTS IN THE PHILIPPINES Festivals and Delicacies
issue 08
contents March 2021
QUEEN CITY OF THE SOUTH 3 Venture
HEART OF THE CORDILLERA RANGE 5 Venture
LAND OF THE MOTHER OF ALL PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS 7 Venture
SUGAR BOWL OF THE PHILIPPINES 9 Venture
ISLAND OF FIRE 11 Venture
PEARL OF THE ORIENT SEA 13 Venture
CITY IN BLOOM 15 Venture
SURFING CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES 17 Venture
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Philippines
The Philippines is known for having an abundance of beautiful beaches and delicious fruits. It is made up of 7,641 islands, making it one of the largest archipelagos in the world, but more than 5,000 of the islands remain unnamed. The world's largest pearl was discovered by a Filipino diver in the Palawan Sea, the 75-pound pearl is valued at $100 million.
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QUEEN CITY OF THE SOUTH
C
ebu City, also known as the "Queen City of
the South", is located on Cebu Island and is the capital of the Visayas region of the Philippines. With
the
country's
busiest
seaport
and
second-
largest air hub, this historic city is one of the most popular starting points for foreign tourists in the Philippines.
Viva Pit Señor! The grand and colorful Sinulog festival is one of the most popular events in the Philippines, attracting thousands of people from all
over
the
world
each
year.
While
the
main
festivals are held in Cebu City, other parts of the province also host smaller version of the festival. Sinulog
is
culturally
important
celebration
of
Cebuano faith in Santo Niño. The name ‘Sinulog’ came from Cebuano word ‘sulog’ meaning ‘like a water
current',
describes
the
festival’s
prayer-
dance ritual honoring the Child Jesus.
Lechon de Cebu
is one of the most popular
delicacies in Cebu. This roasted pig dish is also available in other parts of the world. But it's the distinct taste of stuffed spices like tanglad (lemon grass),
garlic,
separates
onions,
Lechon
de
and
Cebu
black from
pepper
others.
that
Lechon
should be at the top of your list if you're wondering what to eat in Cebu.
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Mountain Province
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HEART OF THE CORDILLERA RANGE M
t.Province, formerly known as "La Montanosa"
by Spanish administrators due to its mountainous terrain.
It
is
Cordillera,
located
the
in
the
Philippines'
heart
of
largest
the
and
Grand highest
mountain range. Kalinga borders the province on the north, Benguet and Ifugao on the south, Isabela on the east, and Ilocos Sur as well as Abra on the west.
The ideal time to travel to Mountain Province is in the
months
known
to
of
be
strawberry
March,
the
is
April,
peak
the
only
of
and
May,
strawberry
fruit
with
since
it
is
picking.The
seeds
on
the
outside. It grows very close to the ground and is a member of the rose family. It is easy to detect the ripe ones because of their bright red color.
Panagbenga celebrated Baguio
every
City,
is
an
annual
February
Philippines.
flower
which
The
takes
term
festival place
in
“Panagbenga”
comes from a Kankanaey term meaning “season of blooming”.
This
festival
reflects
the
history,
traditions and values of Baguio and the Cordilleras. It lasts over a month long and flourishes through community spirit involvement.
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A K L A N
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LAND OF THE MOTHER OF ALL PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS A
klan is a province in the Philippines located
in the Western Visayas region. The province is situated
in
the
northwest
portion
of
Panay
Island, bordering Antique to the southwest, and Capiz to the east.
Boracay Island, one of the top beaches in the Philippines, powdery Beach),
is
blessed
white
sand
crystal
clear
with
a
long
beach and
stretch
(called
azure
of
White
waters,
a
stunning sunset and more. The island doesn’t fall short on adventures and activities for people of all ages.
Dubbed
as
the
Mother
of
All
Philippine
Festivals, the Ati-Atihan Festival is widely known not just in the Philippines but across the world. Ati-Atihan Festival meaning is “to be like Atis or Aetas
(Aklan
celebration
Province’s
consists
of
natives).”
multiple
events
The that
happen in various parts of Kalibo town. You’ll never run out of things to do because Ati-Atihan has all kinds of events— from solemn masses, loud marching bands to partying on the streets.
This Kinilaw na Isda recipe (Fish Ceviche) is another Filipino delicacy and usually serves as Appetizer or Pulutan. Fish Kinilaw Recipe is a raw fish salad made of fresh Fish / Meat, mixed with vinegar, onion, garlic, salt and pepper and in addition of Calamansi Juice.
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NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
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SUGAR BOWL OF THE PHILIPPINES N
egros Occidental is a province in the Western
Visayas region of the Philippines. It occupies the north-western half of Negros Island. It is the fourth most populated province in the Philippines, known for
its
Chicken
industry,
nicknamed
Philippines active
Inasal
and
and
as
home
volcanoes;
the
to
Mt.
its
boosting
sugar
one
of
bowl
the
Kanlaon
sugar of
the
Philippines'
(also
named
Canlaon or Kanla-on).
A
piaya
is
a
muscovado-filled
unleavened
flatbread from the Philippines especially common in
Negros
Occidental
where
it
is
a
popular
delicacy.It is made by filling dough with a mixture of muscovado and glucose syrup.
The Ruins is one of the most beautiful tourist spots
in
Negros
Occidental.
It’s
the
remains
of
once a grand mansion built by Don Mariano Lacson for his unending love of his wife, Maria Braga after her death. This is the reason why it is known as the Taj Mahal of the Philippines. It was burned down by the United States Armed Forces in the Far East when the World War II broke out since rumors has it that Japanese forces might use it as headquarters. The
building
is
still
amazing
and
was
made
of
Italianate architecture with neo-Romanesque twin columns. Outside the mansion is a fountain with a beautiful garden.
The
Panaad
sa
Negros
Festival,
also
called
simply as the Panaad Festival (sometimes spelled as Pana-ad), is a festival held annually during the month of April in Bacolod, the capital of Negros Occidental province in the Philippines. Panaad is the Hiligaynon word for "vow" or "promise" coming from the root-word saad; the festival is a form of thanksgiving
to
Divine
Providence
and
commemoration of a vow in exchange for a good life.The which
celebration
also
houses
is the
held
at
Panaad
the
Panaad Park,
Stadium,
and
is
participated in by the 13 cities and 19 towns of the province. For this reason, the province dubs it the "mother" of all its festivals.
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S I Q U I J O R 11 Venture
ISLAND OF FIRE
S
iquijor is a small island in Visayas. Siquijor Island
or Isla del Fuego as the Spanish named it, due to the intensity of fire flies lies some 22 km east of Southern Negros. Legend has it that Siquijor rose from the sea during a tremendous thunder storm sited as evidence is fossils and shells which can still be found in Mount Bandila-an, Siquijor's highest point. While the coastline is mostly white sand beaches, oceans full of tropical marine life the interiour is mountainous.
The Spanish called it “Isla del Fuego” (Island of Fire) for the glow caused by numerous fireflies at night. In more
recent
times
Siquijor
has
become
popular
among locals for folk healing. More notoriously, stories about
witchcraft
and
sorcery
have
added
to
its
mystique.
Dilaab
Festival
-
Dilaab
suggests
the
distinct
hospitality that the Siquijodnons are popularly known for, and the name the island was once-known for “Isla de Fuego” because of the swarm of fireflies nestled in the
island
recognition
at to
night. the
The
natural
festival assets
also
of
gives
Siquijor
due
and
in
honor of the town’s patron saint, St. Francis of Asisi who is known as a lover of nature.
A humble baking shack in Enrique Villanueva town prides itself of its Pan Bisaya, bread with a filling of bucayo. In other parts of the Philippines, this is called pan de coco. The name of the establishment that sell this bread is called Lilybeth's Pan Bisaya. The place looks like a simple hut with the slightest hint of being a commercial place so it's really easy to miss.
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M A N I L A
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PEARL OF THE ORIENT SEA M
anila known as the “Pearl of the Orient”; the
second both
largest
the
city
oldest
skyscraping
in
Southeast
Chinatown
towers
that
in
reach
Asia; the
home
world
beyond
700
to
and feet
high; the epicenter of international commerce and time-honored Philippine traditions.
Every year on January 9, millions of Filipinos — newspaper gather
in
reports
Manila
say
for
a
as
many
as
procession
10 of
million the
—
Black
Nazarene, or Poong itim na Nazareno, a life-sized statue of a suffering Jesus fallen under the weight of
the
cross,
along
a
6.5
km
route
from
Rizal
(Luneta) Park to the minor basilica in Quiapo. Few religious celebrations anywhere in the world can match this feast in terms of the number and fervor of devotees surrounding the procession.
Known as the “Walled City”, Intramuros is a place rich in history and culture. With its cobbled streets and years
preserved ago,
it
architecture will
have
dated
you
hundreds
of
second-guessing
whether you are still in the Philippines or not. That is why many foreigners and locals never miss an Intramuros tour when in the city.
When that scorching sun shines, the only way to beat the heat is with a refreshing treat of halohalo in Manila. Halo-halo is a popular Filipino cold dessert
of
crushed
ice,
evaporated
milk,
beans,
tapioca pearls and various toppings such as jelly or fruit.
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D A V A
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CITY OF BLOOM L
ying at the southeastern corner of the Philippines,
Davao City, hectares),
the
is
largest
city
in
the
world
considered
the
Orchid
(244,000
Capital
of
the
Philippines. It is also famous for fruits and as a takeoff point for climbing Mt. Apo, the Philippines' highest mountain and habitat of the monkey-eating Philippine eagle. It has a mild pleasant climate all year round and is shielded from typhoons. Its setting on Davao Gulf and the fertility of the land have made Davao the agricultural and industrial center in the South. Davao is also noted for ethnic groups that still follow their traditions as can be seen from their arts and crafts.
A tour of the city and the outskirts will bring the visitor to Dabaw Ethnics, a tiny settlement of the Mandaya Tribe;
Dabaw
Museum
whose
displays
include
tribal
artifacts and costumes; and the Taoist and Lon Wa Buddhist Temples. Visitor attractions include Greenhills and
Derling
Orchid
Farms
where
Davao's
orchids
blossom and bloom. The more popular attractions in the province are: Fort del Pilar; Pasonanca Park with its
botanical
garden,
Rio
Hondo
and
Taliksangay,
where members of the Samal Tribe live in their huts on stilts. For shopping variation, the nearby sea becomes afloat
with
Muslim
boats
with
colorful
sails
called
vintas, filled with handicrafts such as mats, brassware and handwoven native cloths.
Kadayawan Festival is an annual festival in the city of Davao in the Philippines. friendly
greeting
Its
name
"Madayaw",
derives
from
the
from
the
Dabawenyo
word meaning good, valuable, superior or beautiful. The festival is a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of
harvest
and
serenity
of
living.
Previously,[2]
this
festival held in the third week of August every year which was highlighting the 11 tribes of Davao City. In 2019, the celebration was extended and held from 2 to
31
August.
In
2020,
Kadayawan
Festival
was
celebrated from 10 to 17 August.
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SURFING CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES S
iargao Island is a tropical paradise located in
the Surigao del Norte province of the Philippines. This teardrop-shaped island has grown steadily in popularity over the past few years and is often known
as
the
country’s
surfing
capital.
Visitors
come from all over the Philippines and across the globe
to
experience
the
world-class
surf,
white
sand beaches, beautiful sunsets, natural rock and cave pools, and smaller neighboring islands. There is
something
whether
you
relaxation.
here
for
are
every
looking
Siargao
Island
kind
for is
of
traveler,
excitement
usually
or
accessed
through Sayak Airport, which is about a 10-minute drive from the municipality of Del Carmen and a 40-minute
drive
from
the
main
tourist
town
of
General Luna. Apart from surfing, Siargao is also open to other activities such as cave explorations and rock climbing.
Sayongsong can be best describe as a light ube
or
lavender
colored
soft
textured
treat,
wrapped in a cone shaped banana leaf. It is made of
grounded
sticky
rice
or
commonly
known
as
malagkit, mixed with additional ground rice and cooked with coconut milk and sugar.
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IT'S MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES It's more fun in the Philippines because you'll never run out of things to do. You will fall in love with the people and every spot in the country. You can come to the Philippines for the beaches, there are many cultures and activities to do. Everywhere you go, you will be greeted by a warm welcome and a happy smile. It is always festive in the Philippines, Filipinos have delicious and savory foods, Filipinos also have games and sports that no country has but only in the Philippines. Filipinos also have their own way of dancing and it is called karinyosa, and that is why it's more fun in the Philippines.
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on the cover The gorgeous province of Palawan is the municipality of Coron. Perhaps the other major factor to thank for Palawan’s “best island” recognition, Coron boasts of similar gems as El Nido — crystal clear waters perfect for snorkeling, powdery white sandy beaches, and inescapable picture perfect landscapes. Photograph by John Galeos Sy / Flickr