Region X: Northern Mindanao Northern Mindanao is designated as Region X and is one of the regions in the Philippines located in the northern part of the island of Mindanao. It is composed of five provinces: Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental. The region is known for its diverse culture, stunning […]
The Zamboanga Peninsula Region is designated as Region IX, is a region in the Philippines located in the northwestern part of Mindanao. It is composed of three provinces: Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, and Zamboanga Sibugay, as well as the cities of Zamboanga, Isabela, Dapitan, Dipolog, and Pagadian, which is its Regional Center and
When you travel to a different region of the world, it is important to think about what you might need to purchase at home before you start an adventure. Are you a westerner? Or a native returning home? Then you have to decide once you get there: Will you be backpacking? Staying in hostels/resorts/hotels/motels or
Christmas in the Philippines. We say “Maligayang Pasko!” Christmas in the Philippines is called: Pasko. It starts in September and runs through December. It is not unheard of to see Filipinos decorating early and singing and celebrating Christmas when most Christmas celebrating people are still just thinking about fall starting. The Philippines are in the
Jeepneys and Tricycles: The Cheapest Transportation. There are a lot of ways to get around in the Philippines but the two cheapest are the Jeepney and the Tricycle. The Jeepney or Jitney “baby-bus”, is the most popular mode of public transportation in the Philippines. After World War 2 (WWII), when the Americans returned to their
Welcome to our first Blog, we hope you like our site! Introduction: The Philippines is an island nation with the Pacific Ocean on its eastside and the West Philippine and Sulu Seas on its westside. It is made up of over 7,000 islands. This country has 16 regions and the National Capitol Region and is