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Luzon Understand Get in Get around See Do Eat Stay safe The chief island of the Philippines, from cobblestone streets of the colonial town of Vigan to the bustling metropolis of Manila to the rice terraces of Banaue, where the seat of the government is located and where the financial and commercial capitals as well as the national capital of the Philippines is located, this is Luzon. Regions[edit] Metro Manila - The National Capital Region or NCR, this is where the national capital of the Philippines; Manila is situated, center of financial and commercial districts and as well as where the seat of the government is situated. It is one of the world's largest cities in terms of GDP. Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) - Home to the Banaue Rice Terraces which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and also called as the 8th wonder of the world in fascination how the early Filipinos have constructed the terraces which look like a stairway to heaven. This is where Sagada is also located, where you can see the hanging coffins. Aside from tourist attractions, what attracts the people to come here is its cool weather, so hop on if you feel global warming has attacked in the busy streets of the Philippines. Ilocos Region - This is where the well preserved European colonial town of Vigan is situated, a town where you can learn its history in its presence and it was named as one of the New 7 Wonder Cities of the World. Cagayan Valley - Something smells fishy?! This region has been known as the Tilapia Capital of the Philippines.Cagayan Valley is a condensed version of the entire country. It’s full of undulating valleys, mist-filled mountains, azure waters, verdant jungles, pristine waterfalls, mystical caves, vast agricultural lands, traditional boats, hand-woven products, Spanish-colonial churches, Chinese temples, Muslim mosques, and different people living in harmony. Central Luzon - Angeles city is the regional capital where the origins of the "Sisig" are found and it is also where the former home of the largest American military facility outside continental America. Calabarzon Mimaropa Bicol Cities[edit] Manila - national capital San Fernando (La Union) San Fernando (Pampanga) Angeles Calamba Calapan Lagazpi Baguio Makati Puerto Galera Quezon Other destinations[edit] Banaue and Batad - famed rice terraces Corregidor Island - tour from Manila Pagudpud - white beach Pangasinan - Hundred islands Sagada - beautiful hikes, hanging coffins and the tremendous Simigang Cave Subic - beaches and special economic zone Tagaytay - Taal Volcano, the smallest volcano in the world Vigan - Spanish colonial town Albay - home of the almost perfectly-cone shaped volcano Mayon volcano Magalawa Island - creamy white sand and pristine waters with abundant marine resources Understand[edit] Luzon is big. It's the fourth most populous island in the world in 2015 and, with the current rate of family planting (no, that's not a spelling mistake), in a few years will rank third in population when it overtakes the island of Great Britain. In total land area, it's the 17th for size on this planet. Talk[edit] Get in[edit] Luzon is served by 4 international airports; 1 is the country's main premier gateway, other 1 is for low-cost airlines and the remaining 2 are minor international airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport[edit] Ninoy Aquino International Airport(IATA: MNL | ICAO: RPLL) is the Philippine's premier gateway to the country, it is the busiest airport in the country and is the 44th most busiest in the world. It is often rated as one of the worst airports because of the crowds during the rush hour as well as its over capacity. Philippine Airlines; the country's flag carrier, Cebu Pacific; the country's low-cost airline, Asiana Airlines,from Korea[1],Emirates, KLM, Delta, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and QANTAS are just some of the major carriers that operate in this airport. Get around[edit] It is quite a hassle getting around but if you know your way, it is not really a big problem. Taxis are rampant in major cities such as Manila and Davao. In most cities and provinces, the public jeepney is a way of going around the main roads and routes while tricycles are bettr for specific destinations in minor roads. There is a fixed rate in jeepneys. However, this changes daily so ask around to know the new fare. In Metro Manila, there is the LRT and MRT train that you can travel with around. To get to places such as Baguio, Calamba , Bicol, Laoag and a whole lot of other places on Luzon by land, you can take a bus. There are numerous bus companies that depart from different parts of Manila. See[edit] Itineraries[edit] Do[edit] Eat[edit] Drink[edit] Stay safe[edit] Get out[edit] This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!

Visayas

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Visayas Understand Get in Get around See Do Eat Stay safe The Visayas is an island group in the Philippines, sub-divided into three non-administrative regions; Central, Eastern and Western. Located in central Philippines, Visayas is home to many beautiful and pristine white sand beaches. Its colorful history begun with the earliest migration of the Malays from mainland Asia and the discovery of Ferdinand Magellan during his last voyage crossing the vast Pacific Ocean. The Visayas is home to major religious and cultural festivals in the Philippines such as Ati-atihan Festival, Dinagyang Festival, and Sinulog Festivalduring the month of January, the Pintados Festival every June and the MassKara Festival during month of October. The world famous island resort of Boracay is located in the western part while diving site of Malapascua island is at the central part. Other famous landmarks such as Chocolate Hills of Carmen, Bohol, San Juanico Bridge of Leyte are located in the Visayas. Limasawa Island is where the first mass in the Philippines was held by Ferdinand Magellan. Pasasalamat festival Regions[edit] Note:Palawan is not part of Visayas Western Visayas — the islands of Panay, Negros and Guimaras make up Western Visayas region Central Visayas — consists the islands of Cebu, Bohol, Siquijor and half of the island of Negros which it shares withWestern Visayas region Eastern Visayas — the islands of Biliran, Samar and Leyte make up this region Cities[edit] Iloilo — the regional center of Western Visayas and the capital of Iloilo province. It is the home of Dinagyang Festival Cebu — the regional center of Central Visayas and the capital of the island province of Cebu. It anchors the sprawling Metro Cebu urban center. It is home of the famous Sinulog Festival and the Magellan Shrine. It is nicknamed the 'Queen City of the South" Tacloban — the regional center of Eastern Visayas and the capital of the province of Leyte. It is home of the famous Pintados Festival and the San Juanico Bridge that connects Leyte island to Samar Island Bacolod — the capital of Negros Occidental and is home of the MassKara Festival where it got its name "The City of Smiles" Dumaguete — the provincial capital of Negros Oriental, famous for its Baye-Baye Roxas — the capital of Capiz province Tagbilaran — the capital of Bohol province Calbayog — the capital of Samar Other destinations[edit] Boracay Malapascua Naval Siquijor Maasin City Borongan Catarman Catbalogan Understand[edit] Talk[edit] There are three major local dialects in the Visayas group of islands; Waray, Cebuano, and Ilonggo. Waray is widely spoken and the dominant dialect inEastern Visayas and spoken from Samar island to northern part of Leyte and parts of Biliran. Cebuano is widely spoken in Central Visayas including Southern Leyte, parts of Biliran and eastern part of Negros island. Ilonggo is widely spoken in Panay island, Guimaras island and western part of Negros. There are other local dialects in the Visayas such as Inabaknon in Capul Island while Karay-a and Hiligaynon are spoken in some parts of Panay Island. Despite differences in local dialects, the Visayan people speaks and understands Tag-alog and English. English: Good morning! Waray: Maupay nga aga! Cebuano: Maayong buntag! Ilonggo: Maayong aga! English: Good afternoon! Waray: Maupay nga kulop! Cebuano: Maayong hapon! Ilonggo: Maayong hapon! Get in[edit] Get around[edit] See[edit] Festivals Ati-atihan Festival (January) Dinagyang Festival (January) Sinulog Festival (January) Pintados Festival (June) MassKara Festival (October) Landmarks San Juanico Bridge Magellan's Shrine Magellan's Cross Natural Spots Chocolate Hills Langun-Gobingob Caves Sogod Bay Danao Lake Itineraries[edit] East-Central-West (Route 1) Fly to Catarman, Samar Island Bus ride to Tacloban City, Leyte Island Bus ride to Ormoc City, Leyte Island Ride ferry to cross to Cebu City, island of Cebu Ride ferry to cross to Tagbilaran City, Bohol Island Ride ferry to cross to Dumaguete City, Negros Island Bus ride to Bacolod City, Negros Island Ride ferry to cross to Iloilo City, Panay Island Bus ride to Caticlan Boat ride to Boracay and back to Caticlan Fly out Caticalan Airport East-Central-West (Route 2) Fly to Catarman, Samar Island Bus ride to Tacloban City, Leyte Island Bus ride to Sogod, Southern Leyte Ride ferry to cross to Ubay, Bohol Island Bus ride to Tagbilaran City Ride ferry to cross to Cebu City Ride ferry to cross to Dumaguete City, Negros Island Bus ride to Bacolod City, Negros Island Ride ferry to cross to Iloilo City, Panay Island, Bus ride to Caticlan Boat ride to Boracay and back to Caticlan Fly out Caticalan Airport West-Central-East (reverse route 1 & 2) Do[edit] Eat[edit] Drink[edit] Stay safe[edit] Get out[edit] This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!

Palawan

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Palawan Understand Sleep Get in Get around See Do Palawan is an island province of the Philippines. The provincial capital is Puerto Princesa and it is the largest province in terms of land area. It is considered as the last frontier of the Philippines. Understand[edit] The island of Palawan stretches from Mindoro to Borneo in the southwest. It lies between the South China Sea in the northwest and Sulu Sea in the southeast. Palawan is considered to be the Philippines' last ecological frontier. The province boasts many splendid beaches and resorts and it is where the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park and the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River two of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are located. Cities and Towns[edit] Puerto Princesa - the island's administrative capital Quezon - It is where the Tabon man lived a long time ago. Some referred to Tabon Cave as the cradle of Philippine civilization. Busuanga Coron - wreck diving El Nido - major tourist destination with parties, limestone cliffs, lagoons, and beautiful beaches away from the main town Port Barton - quiet town with a great beach Sabang - town with a long underground river in the National Park San Jose Brooke's Point Mostly fishing and farming, but some beautiful scenery Roxas Taytay Other destinations[edit] Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park Aborlan - a rural university town San Vicente - town on the northwest edge of Palawan comprising several barangays and islands. It has one of the longest beaches in the world, the cream-coloured "long beach" which is 14km long and at some places up to 80m wide. With the near completion of an airport in the city, some are saying the beach could rival Boracay. Calauit - game preserve and wildlife sanctuary Narra - The Rice Granary of Palawan. Palawan Butterfly Garden - located at South of Puerto Princesa Talk[edit] Palawan is home to dozens of local languages, since the island is home to numerous indigenous gatherer hunter groups. Until a few decades ago the most widely spoken language was Cuyonan, which became prominent as a trade language as a result of the favored economic status enjoyed by the nearby island of Cuyo under American colonialism. Today, Tagalog is also widely spoken as the result of a massive influx of immigrants, from Luzon, over the past half-century. The Philippine government in 2005 officially changed the administrative designation of Palawan to be a member of region IVB, an area recognized as Tagalog-speaking. However, this decision was later reversed, partly as a result of lobbying by the many Cebuano immigrants from Mindanao; many speak English and a group of expatriate Swiss also operate a shortwave radio network using Swiss-German! Sleep[edit] Get in[edit] Puerto Princesa International Airport(IATA: PPS) is the main gateway to Palawan, major airlines serve international and domestic flights; Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Zest have flights to and from Manila and Cebu, PAL Express (Air Philippines) have flights to and from Busuanga. El Nido Airport(IATA: ENI), charter flights are provided Island Transvoyager Inc. (ITI) while Seasonal flights are offered by SEAIR. A new community airport is near completion in San Vicente. Get around[edit] Cheapest option while getting around is the local jeepney, tricycles are also available. Getting from one island to another is possible; daily boat trips are available. Car and van rentals are also available. See[edit] Tabon Caves in Quezon. The Caves were the discovery site of the skull cap remains of the Tabon Man estimated to be 22,000 years old. Explore its 138 hectares of rugged cliffs and deep slopes and breathtaking sea view. Itineraries[edit] Do[edit] Try to eat Tamilok food Drink[edit] Get out[edit]

Palawan

Palawan Understand Sleep Get in Get around See Do Booking.com Palawan is an island province of the Philippines. The provincial capital is Puerto Princesa and it is the largest province in terms of land area. It is considered as the last frontier of the Philippines. Understand[edit] The island of Palawan stretches from Mindoro to Borneo in the southwest. It lies between the South China Sea in the northwest and Sulu Sea in the southeast. Palawan is considered to be the Philippines' last ecological frontier. The province boasts many splendid beaches and resorts and it is where the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park and the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River two of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, are located. Cities and Towns[edit] Puerto Princesa - the island's administrative capital Quezon - It is where the Tabon man lived a long time ago. Some referred to Tabon Cave as the cradle of Philippine civilization. Busuanga Coron - wreck diving El Nido - major tourist destination with parties, limestone cliffs, lagoons, and beautiful beaches away from the main town Port Barton - quiet town with a great beach Sabang - town with a long underground river in the National Park San Jose Brooke's Point Mostly fishing and farming, but some beautiful scenery Roxas Taytay Other destinations[edit] Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park Aborlan - a rural university town San Vicente - town on the northwest edge of Palawan comprising several barangays and islands. It has one of the longest beaches in the world, the cream-coloured "long beach" which is 14km long and at some places up to 80m wide. With the near completion of an airport in the city, some are saying the beach could rival Boracay. Calauit - game preserve and wildlife sanctuary Narra - The Rice Granary of Palawan. Palawan Butterfly Garden - located at South of Puerto Princesa Talk[edit] Palawan is home to dozens of local languages, since the island is home to numerous indigenous gatherer hunter groups. Until a few decades ago the most widely spoken language was Cuyonan, which became prominent as a trade language as a result of the favored economic status enjoyed by the nearby island of Cuyo under American colonialism. Today, Tagalog is also widely spoken as the result of a massive influx of immigrants, from Luzon, over the past half-century. The Philippine government in 2005 officially changed the administrative designation of Palawan to be a member of region IVB, an area recognized as Tagalog-speaking. However, this decision was later reversed, partly as a result of lobbying by the many Cebuano immigrants from Mindanao; many speak English and a group of expatriate Swiss also operate a shortwave radio network using Swiss-German! Sleep[edit] Get in[edit] Puerto Princesa International Airport(IATA: PPS) is the main gateway to Palawan, major airlines serve international and domestic flights; Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines, Cebu Pacific and AirAsia Zest have flights to and from Manila and Cebu, PAL Express (Air Philippines) have flights to and from Busuanga. El Nido Airport(IATA: ENI), charter flights are provided Island Transvoyager Inc. (ITI) while Seasonal flights are offered by SEAIR. A new community airport is near completion in San Vicente. Get around[edit] Cheapest option while getting around is the local jeepney, tricycles are also available. Getting from one island to another is possible; daily boat trips are available. Car and van rentals are also available. See[edit] Tabon Caves in Quezon. The Caves were the discovery site of the skull cap remains of the Tabon Man estimated to be 22,000 years old. Explore its 138 hectares of rugged cliffs and deep slopes and breathtaking sea view. Itineraries[edit] Do[edit] Try to eat Tamilok food Drink[edit] Get out[edit]