DOMESTIC PHILIPPINES
BOHOL
Bohol's ecology and natural heritage is one the wonders to see. Only Bohol has a 134-hectare sanctuary for the small tarsiers, the smallest monkey in the world. Prony is the biggest python in captivity ever known. Birding, dolphin and whale watching and of course diving are popular activities.The rolling chocolate hills, crystal springs, mangroves, mahogany forests and white sand beaches makes the island one of the most picturesque provinces in the Philippines.
BORACAY
The summer capital of the Philippines. Boracay is know worldwide for its powdery white sand.
CEBU
A city in the midst of overwhelming growth, Cebu blends its ancestral heritage and modern business savvy with flair. Crowned the Queen City of the South, Cebu stands as the country's top business and tourist destination. It is here where business and leisure breathe together with office buildings and beach resorts finding its own place under Cebu's friendly skies. The country's oldest city. Cebu is necessarily the place where relics of the past are a-plenty. Colon Street, for instance,has the distinction of being the oldest street in the Philippines. Paved late in the 16th century by Miguel Lopez de Legaspi. Colon now houses malls, office buildings, theaters as well museums and monuments. Other place of historical importance include Fort San Pedro, the oldest fortress in the country, Liloan Lighthouse, and the Bantayan sa Hari.
DAVAO
The home of the Philippine Eagle, Davao city, is a major tourist destination in the country. People come here not only for business, but to see its fine beaches, dive spots, and mountain resorts. Nature trails are also popular here because of the city's proximity to Mount Apo, the Philippines' highest peak.Some of the historic sites in Davao City include the Battle Memorial, a historical marker memorializing the longest battle between the Japanese and Filipino-American forces during World War II.
ILOILO
Iloilo City is known for its people being calm in speeach and always polite. A visit to the city is not complete without seeing Molo's Roman Catholic church, named in honor of St. Anne. It is typical of Gothic Renaissance architecture, but with a completely Ilonggo twist -being made of coral rocks. This city also hosts various festivities yearly. Some of which are the Dinagyang Festival (commemoration of the Christianization of Iloilo City natives), Paraw-Regatta, the Fireworks Display, and the Feast of Our Lady of Candles.
LAOAG
Laoag, about 9 hours from Manila by land is one of the princess cities in the North. It is a microcosm of the country’s rich historical heritage and natural resources—a proud city of Ilocos. Visit the Bojeador Lighthouse which is Asia’s oldest and tallest lighthouse built in 1892. Enjoy the super fine white sand of Pagudpud 2 hours further north from Laoag. The place also offers a superb view of the South China Sea. See the centuries-old St. William’s Cathedral—one of the country’s big Catholic churches. It houses the seat of the Laoag Diocese. It was built by Augustinan monks in 1612 following an Italian Renaissance. It has an amazing sinking bell tower tourists shouldn’t miss. It stands 45 meters high but probably stood higher before it began sinking. Augustinians built it on sand, blocks away from the church—missing what Christ said about wisely building on rock—and the sinking episodes had begun ever since. Its main door now is buried halfway—it used to accommodate a man sitting erect on horseback. So visit there while the door is passable.
PALAWAN
Like every destination, there are many things to do in Palawan. Honda Bay is one of the most beautiful spots in Palawan and one of the most reputed places for snorkeling. It boasts of white sand beaches and clear water that serves as home to many varieties of marine life. Divers will feast on Puerto Princesa's Tubbataha Reef with its myriad of marine life from colorful fish to sharks and manta rays.
VIGAN
About 400 kilometers from Manila is the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vigan. It is the capital city of Ilocos Sur located on the west coast of northern Luzon. One can see precious remnants of old Spanish architecture throughout the center of the city. Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia with a unique European atmosphere. Several museums exist for the many national heroes that were born here. Vigan is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial city in the Philippines. The name Vigan was derived from "Biga", a giant taro plant that grows abundantly along the banks of the Mestizo River.
