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Dumaguete A Must See Place in the Philippines
Dumaguete City a city know for its hospitable and warm people, an booming economic center and tourist attraction and the center of learning in the south.
Wanting to visit a city that is like no other? A city that is not like manila or cebu a little smaller but just as fabulous? Then you might want to try visiting Dumaguete City. It is the largest city of negros oriental and also the capital seaport.
The people here are called Dumagueteρos popularly known for their hospitality and friendship...
Dumaguete City as University Town
Dumaguete is a university town which houses four universities that contribute to the nations education. These four universities are Silliman University, Negros Oriental State University, Foundation University and St. Paul University.
Dumaguete is a city with a little more than 150,000 citizen during the summer, but during school time this number grows almost double in size. This is because Dumaguete is the number one University town in the Visayas and thrives mostly because of its influx of...
Cebu Central Visayan Metropolis Philippines
Region 7 in the Philippines is characterized as central Visayas with places such as Dumaguete, Bohol, Siquijor and most importantly Cebu. Cebu is one of the biggest cities in the Visayas and it is the ultimate trade city of the south. Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines and has the only International Airport in the Visayas which makes Cebu an important metropolis in the Visayas.
The native language of the Philippines is Tagalog, but the native language of Cebu is Cebuano, which is also...
Cebu Adventure City of the Visayas
The region in the Central Visayas in which you can experience absolutely anything is Cebu. Cebu has something for absolutely any type of person. You will find something for the adventurer in you, the sport freak, the frequent shopper, the business person, the club hopper, culture geek and the lazy couch potato. Experience Cebu and find out which one of these personalities you want to satisfy in this beautiful island and city.
Let us start with what the city itself has to offer for the personal...
Philippines Travel Guide Getting to Know Dipolog City
The economic boom in Dipolog can be gleamed from the fact that the latest statistics show it is the richest city in Zamboanga, and without question also one of the most prosperous in the country. Long known as the gateway to Mindanao it is now serving as an example of how to become a first class city.
Tourism is one of the strengths of Dipolog City, and there are several attractions that will catch the attention of the tourist. First is the Linabo Peak, where you climb the 3,000 steps to the...
A Trip to Tagbilaran The City of Peace and Friendship in Bohol
As the capital city of the province of Bohol, Tagbilaran remains competitive against the other top tourist destinations in the Philippines. Kaingit Beach, Chocolate hills, the smallest primate in the world - the tarsier, Bohol Museum, and Bohol Cathedral are amongst the best attractions in the area. Tourists and travelers can easily avail excellent accommodation from huge hotels and beach resorts, including Linaw Beach Resort, El Portal Inn, and Darunday Manor.
Known as the capital city of the...
What Has Happened to Angeles City After US Base Left the Philippines
For many years a U.S. military base was stationed in Clark Air Base, Angeles City, Pampanga. It was the largest aircraft base outside the United States.
What happened to Angeles City after Mt. Volcano eruption and the exit of US Bases is a big feat to reckon with. Today, it has become a tourist destination for those looking for interesting adventure and sports.
The U.S. government decided to leave Clark Air Base after the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo in 1992 destroyed this base. At the same time...
Cebu City Queen City of the South
Cebu City is one of the most important cities in the Philippines. It is hailed as The Queen City of the South due to its importance in trade, shipping and tourism in that part of the country.
Geography
Cebu City lies along the eastern shore of Cebu Province in the Visayan region. It has a total land area of 291.2 square kilometers and a population of some 800,000 people according to the latest census. The city consists of 80 barangays divided into two districts. The native dialect is...
Angeles City The Bustling Entertainment Center of the Philippines
Anyone visiting Angeles City today can easily testify to the economic boom taking place. But what makes the situation more admirable is that throughout its history the city has managed to overcome all the obstacles that have come in its way.
During World War II, Angeles, then just a town, was occupied by the Japanese, and the citizens, including American and Filipino soldiers, suffered terribly. The destruction of Fort Stotsenburg was one of the most devastating in history. However, after...
Tagbilaran Bohol Then and Now
Tagbilaran City is the logical entry point to the Visayan province of Bohol, as probably the famed 17th century Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and other explorers found. There may be other possible entriesthe island province of Bohol is surrounded by seasbut Tagbilaran offers the safest and most strategic. Tagbilaran, Bohol rightly holds the title of being capital city of the province.
Naturally protected by Panglao to the south and to the north the protrusions of Maribojoc, Punta Cruz, and...
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