Panagbenga 2009 Schedule
The Panagbenga sits at the top of the Philippines’ Fiesta Calendar and promises to bet, yet again, one of the most important, popular and visited events of 2009. Visitors to usually plan their trip to coincide with the Grand Parades, which will be held on February 28 (Street Dancing) and March 1 (Floats) instead of the usual 3rd weekend, as the celebrations... (more...)
Philippines vs. Thailand
Philippines and Thailand, both are tempting locations in South East Asia for tourists and retirement living. Philippines and Thailand have many benefits. Let’s have a closer look at both of them. Airports and Transportation: Thailand vs Philippines BANGKOK When you land on Thailand’s latest and biggest Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport... (more...)
Buying and Driving a car in the Philippines
Choosing A Car Many ex pats make a choice of buying a brand new small japanese sedan car like TOYOTA VIOS or HONDA CITY which you can avail from around 650 000 Philippine peso (around $15 000). You can go much higher above that or go for a second hand car, it all depends on your budget. It’s good value for many since used cars are more expensive... (more...)
Foreigners Buying Property in the Philippines
Foreigners Buying Property in the Philippines have the property in another persons name. I visited the Philippines for the first time in 1997. Upon arriving at Ninoy Aquino International Airport, I instantly realized that I had come to a country with an ill deserved reputation as over-Americanized and not Asian enough. The warm weather was a relief after coming... (more...)
Cotabato City, Philippines
Cotabato City Description The City of Cotabato economically is a trading center for farm products coming from the nearby municipalities. These products are copra, rice, corn, cassava and beans. Cotabato City is also a great source of aquatic products like shrimps, crabs, various tropical fishes most especially the yellow fin tuna. Some thirty minutes from... (more...)
Cebu City, Philippines
Cebu City Description The City of Cebu is the capital of Cebu in the Philippines and is the second most important metropolitan center in the country. It is the country’s main domestic shipping hub and is home to more than 80% of the country’s inter-island shipping companies. Cebu is also the main hub, outside of the capital, of international flights... (more...)
Cavite City, Philippines
Cavite City Description Cavite City occupies a hook shaped peninsula projecting out into Manila Bay. Evident in the city’s shape, the province’s name was derived from the Tagalog word “kawit” which means hook. Cavite City has been a birthplace to some of the national heroes like Emilio Aguinaldo. Also, the Corregidor Island gained international... (more...)
Cauayan City, Philippines
Cauayan City Description Cauayan City is situated in the center of this big and naturally rich province as you can see in the picture. The province of Isabela is the biggest province in the Cagayan Valley Region and is now one of the premier provinces of the north. It has been dubbed as the “Rice Granary of the North” so you’ll be well-fed... (more...)
Muñoz City, Philippines
Muñoz City Description Muñoz City or the “Science City of the Philippines” is one of the 5 cities of the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. This recognition was given last year 2000, as various agricultural research and development centers could be found in Munoz City such as the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), the Philippine... (more...)
Canlaon City, Philippines
Canlaon City Description Canlaon is home to the highest peak in the province, Canlaon Volcano, which is also one of the attractions in Negros Oriental, Philippines. Being one of the tallest peaks in the Visayas, you can view the whole Visayas region with the clouds just a stone’s throw away. You can also see in the map above that Canlaon City is in an... (more...)
Masbate City, Philippines
Masbate City Description Masbate City, engraved at the southewestern part of Luzon’s lower peninsula fits the bill when you want to have a nice boating getaway in a sleepy, traditional paradise. Masbate City is some undisturbed nature and modernization converged together for a perfect tango. It’s the capital of the province of Masbate in the Philippines.... (more...)
Laoag City, Philippines
Laoag City Description Laoag City, a 1st class city, is the capital city Ilocos Norte in Northern Philippines. Laoag City is a major political, commercial and industrial hub in the province. Combining the rustic appeal of Spanish colonial past with natural wonders and with amenities of modern living, Laoag City appeals to the romantic, the adventurous and the... (more...)
La Carlota City, Philippines
Philippine Travel › Create New Post — WordPress La Carlota City Description La Carlota City was named after a wife of a Spanish official. A 3rd class City in Negros Occidental, La Carlota City has stretches of sugarcane fields and mango farms that you see as you travel around the area. La Carlota City Attractions La Carlota City boasts of Guintubdan Waterfalls,... (more...)
Lucena City, Philippines
Lucena City Description Lucena City is the capital city of Quezon province. A highly urbanized city, Lucena City has a current population of 220,834 people. People in Lucena City predominantly speak Tagalog, followed by Bicol, Masbateno and other migrants’ dialects. With a land area of 8,316.90 hectares, Lucena City has more that half of its size devoted... (more...)
Puerto Princesa, Philippines
Puerto Princesa City Description Puerto Princesa City is the capital city of Palawan. Named after a Spanish Princess, Puerto Princesa’s charm lies in its diverse population of people coming from various provinces and countries. With a land area of 253,982.00 hectares, Puerto Princesa City has now 35 urban barangays and 31 rural, totaling to 66 barangays.... (more...)
Lipa City, Philippines
Lipa City Description Lipa City is a 1st class city in Batangas, Philippines. Lipa City is a major recreational, religious, commercial, industrial and educational center in Batangas province. With a total land area of 24,465.93 hectares, Lipa City distributes its land use to agriculture, forestry, agro-industrial and residential. The terrain of Lipa City is... (more...)
Ligao City, Philippines
Ligao City Description Ligao City has a combination of no dry season with more pronounced rainfall from November to December. With a slow growth rate, Ligao City has a total population of 90,603 individuals, mostly speaking the Bicolano language. Ligao City has a total land area of 24,640 hectares. Fertile flatlands, mountainous and hilly terrain transversed... (more...)
Legaspi City, Philippines
Legaspi City Description Legazpi City is the “Queen City of Southern Luzon”. A first class city, Legaspi City is the capital Albay province. Legaspi City is also the center of Bicol Region, being the main hub of trade, commerce and transportation. With the perfect cone-shaped Mayon Volcano as the backdrop of Legaspi City, the view of this city is... (more...)
Las Pinas City, Philippines
Las Pinas City Description Las Pinas City is a residential, commercial and industrial town of Metro Manila. Hailed as one of the cleanest Metro Manila cities, Las Pinas City is also one of the most competitive. Highways, business establishments and varied institutions cater to a teeming population in Las Pinas City. Las Pinas City Attractions Las Pinas City... (more...)
Lapu-lapu City, Philippines
Lapu-lapu City Description Lapu-Lapu City prides itself as s a 1st class highly urbanized city in Cebu. According to the 2000 census, Lapu-lapu City has a population of 217,019 people. An industrial center in the Visayas region, Lapu-lapu City has an industrial tax-free zone known as the Mactan Export Processing Zone. Lapu-lapu City is also well noted for thermal... (more...)
Koronadal City, Philippines
Koronadal City Description Koronadal City is also known as Marbel. Koronadal City is the capital of South Cotabato in Southern Philippines. According to the 2000 census, Koronadal City had a population of 133,786 people. In 2007, Koronadal City was hailed “Most Competitive City” in the small-city category. Aside from migrants from outside Koronadal... (more...)
