Lapu-Lapu monument at the Mactan Shrine by Budots2 Discovering Lapu-Lapu City: The Gateway to History and Adventure Nestled on Mactan Island in Cebu, Lapu-Lapu City is a Highly Urbanized City that stands as a vibrant hub of culture, history, and modern development. Known for its rich heritage, stunning beaches, and as a key economic player […]
Aerial view of Calamba by Patrickroque01 – Taken using my own camera EOS M100 Discovering Calamba, Laguna: A Blend of History, Nature, and Modern Charm Nestled in the heart of Laguna province in the Philippines, Calamba is a component city rich in historical significance, cultural heritage, and natural beauty. With a 2020 population of 539,671 it is the
Bacolod City Skyline by Xiaoling22 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=153799290 Bacolod City: The City of Smiles in the Heart of the Philippines Sitting on the coast, Bacolod City is a Highly Urbanized Independent City and the provincial capital of Negros Occidental which is part of the Negros Island Group and situated in the
We finally arrived at our destination to the quite little town of Dinalungan after along drive through the coastal hills of Aurora. Dinalungan which is located in-between the resort towns of Dinadiawan, Dipaculao (a barangay so far from its town proper it’s its own town) and Casiguran. Dinadiawan has a great public market where we
After packing up and enjoying a great breakfast prepared by the wonderful staff at our resort, we left Baler (See our last blog about Baler). Continuing to travel north along Highway 112 through Dipaculao. A side note: while most municipalities are reasonably round, square or oblong – Dipaculao and Dinalungan are both skinny and long.
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Welcome back to our continuing our series on our family vacation and our journey through the province of Aurora. After travelling from Bulacan to Aurora over the Sierra Madre Mountains we spent one night at the beach in Baler the provincial capital. We stayed in a resort played on the beach and headed to the
Hello friends and followers, we apologize lack of content for the last month, but we just got home a little over a week ago from our one-month family vacation back to the Philippines. During that trip we spent some time in the province of Aurora (mainly in Dinalungan). We left at 2 am and traveled
Bacoor City is a component city situated in the province of Cavite, Philippines, is a bustling urban center known for its rich history and rapid development. Located just south of Metro Manila, Bacoor offers a blend of cultural heritage and modern amenities, making it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors. With a 2020
General Santos City is a Highly Urban City (HUC) and is known to the locals as GenSan is the regional center as well as the hub for industry and commerce for the SOCCSKSARGEN Region. Once known as the municipality of Buayan in 1947 it absorbed the district of Glan, and in June of 1954 it
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Cagayan de Oro is often referred to as the “City of Golden Friendship,” and is a Highly urbanized City located in the province Misamis Occidental which is in the region of Northern Mindanao. It is known for its warm and hospitable people, rich cultural heritage, and as a gateway to various adventure activities. With a