Bangon Falls by Hope Estheim Discovering Calbayog, Samar: The City of Waterfalls Calbayog City, located in the western part of Samar, is a hidden gem in the Philippines, known for its breathtaking natural wonders, rich history, and vibrant culture. Dubbed the “City of Waterfalls,” Calbayog boasts over 20 waterfalls, making it a haven for adventure […]
Street dancing in Kaamulan, the only authentic ethnic festival in the Philippines by Krisay90 Exploring Malaybalay City, Bukidnon: The South’s Summer Capital In the heart of the Northern Mindanao Region, the component city of Malaybalay is the provincial capital of Bukidnon and is a hidden gem waiting to be explored. Known as the “South’s Summer
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City Hall, City of Koronadal by Ryan Jose Ruiz III Koronadal: The Heartbeat of South Cotabato Nestled in the SOCCSKARGEN region of Mindanao lies Koronadal, a component city, the provincial capital of South Cotabato, and the regional administration center. This landlocked city has 27 barangays (8 urban and 19 rural), a 2020 population of 195,398
Discovering Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental: A Hidden Gem in the Philippines The component city of Kabankalan is in the heart of Negros Occidental and is a vibrant destination brimming with culture, natural beauty, and warm hospitality. This coastal city (with just two coastal barangays) in the Western Visayas Region has 32 barangays, a 2020 population
Trece Martires City Hall, Cavite, Jun 2024 by Raliff Nestor Nacor Let’s Discover Trece Martires: The Heart of Cavite In the heart of Cavite province, sits Trece Martires a component city that beautifully blends historical significance with modern charm. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or someone just looking for a peaceful escape,
General Luna St in Sto. Tomas by Ramon F Velasquez Exploring Santo Tomas, Batangas: A Hidden Gem in the South Nestled in the heart of Batangas in the CALABARZON Region, Santo Tomas (Sto. Tomas) is a charming component city that often flies under the radar when it comes to tourism in the Philippines. This landlocked
Pulangi River Transversing Valencia City by Arcibald Discovering Valencia, Bukidnon: A Hidden Gem in Mindanao Situated in the heart of Northern Mindanao, the component city of Valencia is in the province of Bukidnon. It is a charming destination that beautifully combines natural wonders, rich culture, and a laid-back atmosphere. This landlock city has 31 barangays,
Skyline of Iligan from Mount Lelong, pictured in 2023 by Patrickroque01 Discovering Iligan City: The City of Majestic Waterfalls Nestled in the province of Lanao del Norte on the island of Mindanao, is the Highly Urban City of Iligan which is a hidden gem in the Philippines that has rightfully earned its nickname as the
Welcome back to the last part of our Aurora series. On our way back to Bulacan, we stopped off in Maria Aurora to see the famous “Millenium Tree”, the oldest and biggest Balete tree in Asia. It was off the beaten track but well worth the side trip. Situated in the flats and the beginning
The road to Bulawan Falls from Dinalungan is through the rural barangay of Paleg. It is mostly jungle and is a beautiful 4 kilometers drive to get there. A lot of the barangay’s water is channeled through the below water system along the road. The trip was experienced in August of 2024 by me and