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Republic of the Philippines
The islands are commonly divided into three major groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Top Philippine tourist destinations: Baguio, Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Laguna, Manila, Palawan,
Subic and Zamboanga.
Cities in the Philippines : Davao City, Cebu City, Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro
The Philippines is an island nation consisting of an archipelago of more than 7,000
islands, lying in the tropical western Pacific Ocean about 100 kilometers southeast of mainland Asia.
The South Chinese Sea separates the group of islands from Vietnam in the west and the Sea of
Celebes separates it from Indonesia in the south.
Capital City of the Philippines: Manila
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Hotels / Hostels
Booking - Hotels in the Philippines
Hotels in Manila, Cebu City, Makati, Mandaue City, boracay, Malay and Quezon City.
Booking - Hotels in Manilla
Pan Pacific Manila *****, M. Adriatico corner Gen. Malvar Streets, Malate, 1004 Manila
Located in the historical and cultural district of Manila and only eight kilometres from Manila's airport, Ninoy
Aquino International Airport. Situated in the heart of the Manila Bay area, Pan Pacific Manila is just a short
drive from the city's convention, exhibition and business centres and a walk away from shopping. A business
hotel, designed to offer a comfortable abode to business travellers with its excellent facilities and service.
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.
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National Parks / Nature reserve
Saint Paul's Subterranean National Park - Palawan Province
An eight kilometer long underground river with caves studded with stalactite and stalagmite formations.
Rich in wildlife and exotic African game, the island of Calauit in Nothern Palawan was declared a sanctuary and game reserved in 1976.
Tubbataha - World Heritage Site
Uninhabited and isolated, and as a result free from the damage that many more accessible dive sites have
experienced. UNESCO says "Tubbataha is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high diversity of
marine species", and that "the site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with spectacular 100m
walls, extensive lagoons,…". Many big fish come here to breed, and common sightings include: black and white tips, mantas, eagle rays, hammerhead, tuna and turtles.
Travel Agents / Tour Operators
Thomas Cook - Manila
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Ocean Republic - Philippines Travel Specialist
Ocean Republic offers both watersports holidays and watersports training courses. The holidays cover the best kitesurfing, windsurfing location in Asia as well as the best diving in the Philippines.
Philippine Island Connection
Worlds Apart Travel
'In many ways more like Latin America than Asia with it's Spanish colonial past. Unexplored mountains and an Island hoppers dream.
Inbound Tour Operator
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Travel Guides Philippines / Related Books
The Rough Guide to the Philippines - 1st Edition - by David Dalton
The Rough Guide to The Philppines is the ultimate guide to this stunning archipelago. A 24-page full-colour
section introduces the country and its highlights, from the remote sun-kissed islands off the East coast to the
lagoons of Palawan and the tribal villages of the Cordilleras. Each region of the country is covered in-depth,
with the pick of the sights and activities listed at the start of the chapter. There are detailed and opinionated
listings providing essential information on where to stay, eat, drink, dance, dive, surf, trek, kayak and sail.
Finally, an informative and accessible background is given to Philippino history, culture, socitey, music, politics and environment.
Paperback 528 pages (September 30, 2004); Publisher: Rough Guides
Manila Insight Pocket Guide (Insight Pocket Guides S.)
This is a title featured in a series with over 110 books on various countries. The book also includes a pull-out
map, practical information to suit all tastes and budgets and a leisure activities section.
Paperback 103 pages (July 28, 2000); Publisher: Insight Guides
Transportation / How do I travel to the Philippines
Manila International Airport Authority [ Ninoy Aquino International Airport ]
Mactan Cebu International Airport
Subic Bay International Airport
Caticlan [ Boracay Island ]
Kalibo [ Boracay Island ]
Other Airports in the Philippines - Air Transportation Office
Inter-island transportation is provided by either airplane or ferry boat. Philippine Airlines services 43 major
provincial airports. Other smaller carriers are Air Philippines, Aerolift Philippines, Asian Spirit, Cebu Pacific, Grandair, Pacific Airways and Star Asia
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Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights
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Philippine National Railways [ PNR ]
Philippine Ports Authority
The Philippine Ports Authority is a government corporation specially charged with the financing, management
and operations of public ports throughout the archipelago.
Cebu Ferries
Destinations: bacolod, cagayan de oro, cebu, cotabato, dumaguete, general santos, iligan, jagna (bohol), nasipit, ormoc, ozamis, tacloban
Maps Philippines [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castaņeda Library - Map Collection ]
Philippines maps at Amazon
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Wow Philippines - Official Travel Portal
Discover, Great Hideaways, Explore Philippines, Calender of Events, Trip Planner, Travel Essentials and more
Government Philippines - Portal of the Republic of the Philippines
Agriculture, Defense, Economy, Education, Energy, Environment, Foreign Affairs, Health, Housing,
Justice, Labor & Welfare, Local Government, Public Safety, Science & Technology, Transportation, Travel & Tourism
Manila - Capital City of the Philippines - City of Manila
Manila is all things for all Filipinos. It is the seat government administration, the fashion center, the intellectual
pace-setter, the fountain head of all religious and educational movements; and of course, enormous shopping arcades. It is polictics and art; markets and churches; banks and universities - the whole life.
Luzon - Main Island of the Philippines [ also a group of Islands ]
Luzon is the largest and most northerly of the main islands. Its spectacular landscape is made up of
mountainous regions in the north, the flat vistas of the central plain, lakes and volcanoes in the southern peninsula, and a coastline dotted with caves and sandy-beached islands.
Visayas - group of Islands
The Visayas is a group of islands between Luzon and Mindanao. The main islands are Samar, Panay, Negros,
Cebu and Leyte, the latter famous as the island first sighted by the Spanish explorer Ferdinand Magellan in the
16th century and as the landing point for the American liberation forces in 1944. Samar and Leyte are linked by the San Juanico Bridge, the longest in the country.
Main islands from the Visayas are Panay, Negros, Cebu, Bohol, Leyte and Samar. Visayas is devided in 3 regions and 16 provinces.
Mindanao - second biggest island in the Philippines
Mindanao is the second-largest and the most southerly island, with a very different feel from the rest of the
country. A variety of Muslim ethnic groups live here. In the southwestern tip of Mindanao is Zamboanga City,
considered by some as the most romantic place in the Philippines and a favourite resort amongst tourists. The city is noted for its seashells, unspoiled tropical scenery and magnificent flowers.
Capital City and largest city in Mindanao: Davao City
Bicol Region
Cagayan Valley
Calabarzon
National Capital Region (NCR) (Metro Manila)
The provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon are close to Metro Manila and make ideal day
trips. In Cavite, Tagaytay City offers panoramic views for it is located along a ridge and overlooks the
country's smallest volcano, Mt Taal which has a lake within its cone, plus an island. Laguna is noted for its
volcanic hot springs and intricate woodworks found in the towns of Paete and Pakil. Hidden Valley in
Alaminos at the foot of Mt Makiling has a series of mineral spring baths set amidst a lush green forest filled with wild orchids and tropical ferns.
Caraga
Central Visayas
Davao Region
Eastern Visayas
Ilocos Region
Mimaropa
Northern Mindanao
Soccskargen
Ventral Luzon
Western Visayas
Zamboanga Peninsula
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
Provinces in the Philippines
Municipalities in the Philippines
Cities in the Philippines
Baguio
Baguio City is unusual and unlike the rest of the country because of its pine trees and cool temperatures
which average 20 degrees centigrate all year round. Located in the Cordillera Mountains, five hours from
Manila by land, it is the nearest thing the Philippine has to a mountain retreat, making it easy to understand why the city was chosen as the summer capital.
Bohol - Island Province with Capital City Tagbilaran - Chocolate Hills
Bohol Tourism
Quezon City / Province
Quezon is famous for its Pahiyas Festival celebrated in the towns of Lucban and Sariaya. In May every year,
the facades of the houses in both towns are adorned with coloured leaf shaped rice wafers called Kiping
which are artistically arranged with fruits and vegetables. The festivals honours San Isidro Larador, the patron saint of farmers and is a thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest.
Alona Beach - dream beaches
Banaue und Batad [ North Luzon ] - Rice fields
Boracay Island
Voted as one of the world's top ten paradise beaches, Boracay is a beautiful, relaxing place to unwind,
leaving the stresses and strains of Europe behind. Boracay still retains it's charm and relaxed atmosphere
and offers visitors the perfect combination of comfort, culture and, great diving of course. Only 8 miles long
and 1 mile wide, the island is surrounded by white sand beaches and covered in lush tropical vegetation.
Boracay is perfectly formed to offer some of the best windsurfing and diving conditions in Asia.
Chinatown Manilla
As early as the 10th century, a lively trade has been going on between itinerant merchants coasting along the China Sea and the river bank dwellers of the Pasig River.
At the northern bank of this river sprang a thicker-and-woods village where a community of Chinese lived peaceably among the Tagalogs when the Spaniards came.
The village was called Binundok, a tagalog term for hilly terrain, but the Spaniards, perpetuating a corruption of its name, referred to it as Isla de Binondo (Isle of Binondo).
During the trading galleon centuries, the mercantile town of Binondo served as the center of trading post
between Asia and the New World. Trade that was to sustain a colony for 300 years and spawn enormous fortunes.
Fort Santiago
Malacaņang Palast
Mt. Pinatubo, Luzon - volcano
Mt. Mayon, South Luzon - volcano
Ormoc
Ormoc is situated in the northwest part of the island of Leyte. The city is home to several interesting and
beautiful tourist spots - the Tongonan Hot Springs, the Yamashita Line, Lake Kasudsuran, Mount Hanagdan, and its foremost tourist attraction - Lake Danao.
Palawan
Panglao Island - Beach Resort
Sagada - Mountain Village Cordilleren [ North Luzon ]
Mt. Apo with 2954 m the highest mountain in the Philippines
Spratley Islands
West of Palawan, the Spratley Islands in the South China Sea comprises 53 tiny coral islands scattered over
an area of 61,876 square miles. Said to be rich in minerals, these islands are being claimed by several Asian nations and the Philippines occupies eight, collectively known as the Kalayaan Group.
Tabon Caves
Worth a visit is the Tabon Caves in Southern Palawan, nestled in the mountainous cape of Lipuon Point. The
29 cave complex is a treasure of archaeological artefacts and fossilised bones of the Tabon man. The skull is
carbon dated back 22,000 years. For divers the Tubbataha Reefs offer a unique array of marine life.
Bank - Central Bank of the Philippines - Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Jobs in the Philippines
News from manilla - Manilla Bulletin
News - Philippine Daily Inquirer - daily newspaper
Radio - Radyo Bohol International - Playing the Largest Collection of Visayan Music
On the Web 24 Hours Every Day
Seaquest Divecenter - dive center
Speak Tegalog - learn the tegalog language
Study Abroad
University of the Philippines in the Visayas
Cuisine - Philippine Cooking
Kusina atbp - Filipino recipes / Kusina at iba pa! - The Premier Filipino Recipe Portal
Recipes are mainly constituted of traditional Filipino and Filipinized dishes ranging from the very popular to the very unique.
Lakbay Pilipinas
Philippine American Literary House - Favorite Filipino recipes
Traditional and beloved food recipes from the Philippines.
The Food of the Philippines - Authentic Recipes from the Pearl of the Orient
By Reynaldo G Alejandro
Filipino food, Malay-based and seasoned with more than 300 years of Hispanic culinary techniques and
ingredients, is one of the most varied and exciting cuisines in Asia. For the Filipinos, known throughout the
world for their hospitality, breaking bread is not only an honor but a grand culinary experience. From the
national dishes such as adobo, lechon and sinigang, to the fiery foods of the Bicol region where coconut milk
is a favored ingredient, Filipino food is a concoction of tantalizing textures, flavors, and colors. Super color
photographs and detailed information on local ingredients make The Food of the Philippines perfect for anyone curious about the culinary delights of the Pearl of the Orient.
Hardcover / 1999/ 120 pages / ISBN 962-593-245-3
South-East Asian Curry Cookbook: Over 50 Deliciously Fresh and Fragrant Curries from Thailand, Burma, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines
Mridula Baljekar
This inspirational book features over 50 deliciously fresh and fragrant curries from Thailand, Burma, Vietnam,
Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. Each country has its own traditional cooking style, yet all share a
passion for flavoursome dishes, with an emphasis on using fresh ingredients. The signature curry dishes are
all included here, along with some lesser-known varieties from the far-flung tropics, such as Prawns and
Chayote in Coconut Milk, Chicken with Golden Turmeric and Green Papaya Salad. Each recipe is presented
with beautiful colour photographs, making this an invaluable collection of recipes for lovers of spicy tropical food everywhere.
Paperback 96 pages (August 29, 2003); Publisher: Southwater; Language: English; ISBN: 1842158724
History of the Philippines
Independence: 4 July 1946 [ from US ]
Human fossil records indicate that the Philippines may have been inhabited for thousands of years. Its
aboriginal population, collectively known as the Negritos or Aetas, crossed prehistoric land or ice bridges to
eventually settle in the islands' lush forests. Other migrants from the Malay Peninsula and Indonesian archipelago, and from Indochina and Taiwan, settled around the turn of the first millennium.
The Philippines (Modern World Nations S.) - by Tammy Mildenstein
Excellent introductory texts.; These information-packed volumes provide comprehensive overviews of each
nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture; Full-colour illustrations and full-colour
maps throughout Comprehensive overviews of each nation's people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture
Hardcover 200 pages (May 2005); Publisher: Chelsea House Publishers
Manillas History
Long before the arrival of the Spaniards headed by Adelantado Governor Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in Manila in 1571, a town called "Maynilad" (from the word "nild") was flourish.
Pre-Spanish Maynilad was originally a Moslem settlement ruled by a Moslem sultan, Rajah Sulayman of
Borneon nobility. It was a small but a prosperous trading port lying between two (2) great bodies of water, Pasig river and Manila Bay.
Philippines' History - Wikipedia
Prehistoric Times [ The Sea-farers, Jar Burial, Trade items, Thalassocracies ], Historic Times: Monday April 21,
900, The New Spanish Colonial Period (1521-1781), A Spanish province (1781-1896), Gomburza and the Colonial Church, The Philippine Revolution (1896-1898), The American Period (1898-1913), The
Commonwealth Era (1935-1941), The Japanese Occupation, Independent Philippines and the Third Republic
(1946 to 1972), Marcos Era (1965-1986), Restoration of Democracy and the Fifth Republic (1986 to present)
Music, Culture & Entertainment
Spain (1565-1898) and the United States (1898-1946), colonized the country and have been the largest
influences on Philippine culture. It is, with East Timor, one of the two predominantly Catholic nations in Southeast Asia and one of the most westernized - unique blend of East and West.
Lakbay Pilipinas - see island festivals
Culture of the Philippines
A common aspect that most Filipino cultural traditions share today is that they have all been enriched and
influenced by various foreign elements from both the East and the West; from China, Malaysia and Indonesia to Spain, Mexico and the United States, and from Hinduism and Islam to Christianity.
Music of the Philippines
Indigenous musical styles [ Southern styles, Northern styles, Other styles ]. Spanish influence [ Harana, Kundiman ], American influences, Pinoy rock
Philippines - Culture Smart!: A Quick Guide to Customs & Etiquette (Culture Smart! S.) - by Graham & Yvonne Colin-Jones
Culture Smart guides provide essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behaviour in different countries,
ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues.
Paperback 168 pages (April 29, 2004); Publisher: Kuperard
Web Portals / Search Engines / Filipino Directories
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