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SUMMER EDITION (2014)

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SINULOG FESTIVAL Another year is upon us, and doors of opportunities to further showcase the beauty of the Philippines have opened as Balikbayan Magazine kicks of the year with a bang.

We have witnessed the Visayas region explode with colors and vibrant energy as the team took part in the celebrations of Ati-atihan, Sinulog, and Dinagyang festivals.

We also joined the parade of devotees of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, Manila.

We also drew inspiration from our recent trips to the Batad Rice Terraces, in Banaue, which is also considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a living proof that even before the colonizers from the West reached the Philippine archipelago, we already had a civilized people with indigenous knowledge in agriculture and engineering, and who paved mountains with their bare hands and the most basic of tools.

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The team also visited BenCab Museum, the National Artist for Visual Arts Ben Cabrera’s very own abode for his artworks and masterpieces that are truly captivating and inspiring. Here we can see how man

and nature work hand in hand to make the most beautiful art. And we are also featuring our new breed of Pinoy comics artists Ian Sta.Ma- ria and Budjette Tan–homegrown talents that are introducing their world-class craft to the international audience.

It is indeed a year full of promise.

Let us all continue to celebrate the best of the Filipinos.

Roger L. Oriel

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A. Lapuyan Falls B. Lakewood C. Lake Dasay D. Sominot Cave E. Malindang Mountain R F. Dao-Dao Island G. White Beach H. Pulacan Falls I. Bomba Beach J. Mt. Susong Dalaga K. Lourdes WAterfalls L. Mt. Pinokis M. Manga Falls

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the provincial capital was transferred to Dipolog. Molave was created as the provincial capital in 1948.

Zamboanga del Sur was carved out from the former Zamboanga province that encompassed the entire peninsula in the southwestern Mindanao on June 6, 1952 by virtue of Republic Act 711.[2] As the 52nd province of the Philippines, it originally consisted of 11 towns, which were later expanded into 42 municipalities and one city, Pagadian, its capital.

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Political developments in February 2001 saw another major change in the territorial jurisdiction of Zamboanga del Sur. Its inhabitants voted to create a new province out of the third congressional district, named Zamboanga Sibugay.

he name of Zamboanga was derived from the Malay word “Jambangan�, meaning a pot or place of flowers.

The original inhabitants of the Zamboanga peninsula were the Subanens, who settled along the riverbanks.

The next group of settlers to arrive were Muslim migrants from the neighboring provinces. The Maguindanaoans and Kalibugans were farmers; the Tausugs, Samals, and Badjaos were fishermen; and the Maranaos were traders and artisans. Mat weaving was the major occupation of the Muslim settlers.

Then came an exodus of migrants from nearby provinces. Historians say most of them came from the Visayas, Cebu, Bohol, Negros, and Siquijor. Together with the original settlers, these pioneers helped develop Zamboanga del Sur into the abundant and culturally diverse province that it is.

Historically, Zamboanga was the capital of the Moro Province presently known as Mindanao, which comprised five districts: Cotabato, Davao, Sulu, Lanao, and Zamboanga.

In 1940, these districts became individual provinces. Zamboanga City became the capital of Zamboanga province. Soon after World War II,

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lapuyan falls

The favorite haunt of the fair Subanen maidens of Sitio Baga and all its neighboring areas, usual meeting place with many a young country swain in some secluded cavern beneath the rocky forest lane.

lakewood

Some 15 km. from Brgy. Tubod is a beautiful mountain lake, on the banks of which is located the town of Lakewood, a quiet and lovely place where the air is heavy with the scent of wild champakas and the fragrance of a thousand nameless herons.

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lake dasay

The second largest mountain lake in the province, located in the town of San Miguel. Its luscious mouth is parted like the smile of a country damsel yet silent fury lurks beneath its innocent-looking waters.

Sominot Cave

Massive pillars and columns guard the entrance to Sominot cave. Deep within, beautiful stalactites and stalagmites adorn wide spaces. The subterranean stream makes a long journey towards the coast and empties into the Tukuran River.

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Malindang Mountain Resort

A favorite tourist destination of big groups who want to commune with nature. The place is owned and managed by Rogelio Mabanag, one of the most outstanding farmers in Zamboanga del Sur.

dao-dao island

A big island has an area of 1.1057 hectares and is a 7-10 minute ride by motorboat from the seaport. It has artificial coral reefs and is ideal for swimming, boating and fishing.

A smaller, still underdeveloped, island is submerged during high tide and also ideal for swimming and fishing.

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white beach

A stretch of white sand beach just five minutes via motorboat southeast of the seaport. Clear, deep, blue waters (even at low tide) are ideal for swimming and diving.

Pulacan Falls

Found in the town of Labangan, 12 kms. from Pagadian City, and covering an area of 400 square meters. It is the source of water for the Labangan irrigation system. Two kilometers from the area is the 134-hectare Home Defense Center. The falls can be reached easily by any motor vehicle. With the opening of the PADAP road, Pulacan Falls became a beautiful camping and picinic site. It now has a permanent Boy and Girl Scout site with facilities and has been the location of regional and provincial jamborees.

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Bomba Beach

Located in barangay Bomba, about 2 kms. from Pagadian proper, available for fishing and swimming with a bomba bridge and shed as well as a coral reef. Under study for development.

Mt. Susong Dalaga

Found in barangay Lourdes, 32 kms. from Pagadian proper and 10 kms. from the barangay center, Susong Dalaga is a semi-perfect cone with good forest cover. It can be reached by horseback.

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Lourdes WAterfalls

Also located at barangay Lourdes, about 32 kms. from Pagadian proper. Ideal for bathing.

Mt. Pinokis

This one’s in barangay Lison Valley, 42 kms. from the Pagadian poblacion. Mt Pinokis is 2 kms. from Mt. Susong Dalaga as 12 kms. from barangay Lourdes. The mountain features virgin forests inhabited by monkeys and gorillas. It can also be reached by horseback and is now under study for development.

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Manga Falls

Located in barangay Manga, just 7 kms. from the Pagadian poblacion. This is a two-layered cascading fall surrounded by huge trees which are home to white monkeys. Still under study.

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ow’s the best time to stay at Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan, Asia’s Luxury Beach Resort and Conde Nast Johansens Recommended property. The resort has brought back the FUNtastic 5 package, as the year’s early treat.

Enjoy five fun and irresistible inclusions inclusive of the package. Stay in your room of choice with breakfast or lunch buffet at Saffron Café, P500 credit per room per night which may be used for spa services, sports and leisure facilities, hotel transfers and food and beverage orders. The stay also includes complimentary use of non-motorized water sports facilities like kayak, snorkeling gears and hobie cat. 50% savings on selected Aum Spa services and dinner buffet at Saffron completes the privilege of the package.

Enhancing your stay better, guests can enjoy 15 minutes foot massage on us plus complimentary wifi access in both public spaces and in the rooms.

The FUNtastic 5 package gives you the chance to spend that dream vacation and holiday with family or special someone at Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan from January to March 31, 2014.

Package rate starts at P6,800 plus taxes.

Enjoy a great getaway in one of the country’s finest beach properties and spoil yourself in this 6-hectare sprawling paradise.

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