Roaming the wonders of the Philippines?
Relax! Leave those stuffy suits behind and get ready for an experience of a lifetime! This tropical country have it all, ready to provide you with the best vacation your hard-earned money could buy. Most hotels and resorts offer value for money accommodations for those on a budget. For the high-rollers and guests who wants nothing but the best? The red carpet to the most exclusive and first class facilities await you.
The pristine beaches of Boracay, Palawan, Cebu and Bohol gives a glimpse of heavenly getaways. Cottages and hotel rooms with spectacular ocean views are up for grabs. Each "hotspots" offers daily buffet breakfast and accompanying tours and activities for takers.
Boracay
The tropical paradise of beach lovers! Its seemingly endless stretch of white sands and great accommodation is what makes this beautiful island popular. You can take a pick from the numerous hotels lining the beach, ranging from those offering complete privacy, with hotel rooms and cottages tucked within the lush greenery or the ones situated amongst the hottest and most happening places. Take a stroll down the beach as the sun bade goodbye and watch one of the most spectacular sunset allotted to mankind. Boracay is definitely the place to enjoy the sun, the sea and to party!
Palawan
Located just north of Malaysia’s Sabbah Island, it has a total of 1769 islands and islets that are mostly unexplored. Aptly known as the last frontier, It has the largest wildlife reservation here and is home to the most beautiful, exotic orchids, the Palawan peacock, the dugong or sea cow, the tabon birds as well as some of the most breath taking caves in the country. The Calamian group of islands, popular for its magnificent white beaches, the clearest water and a wide range of marine resources ideal for diving, houses some of the most beautiful and exclusive resorts in Asia. This is nature at it's best. Cottages and villas are strategically located to provide optimum privacy to guests. Stay secluded in a villa amongst magnificent trees or wake up in your cottage on stills with the sea as your playground.
Cebu
Cebuano bai! bai means friend in Cebu. It has one of the friendliest atmosphere in the Philippines. It's rich history offers a wide range of activities for everyone. Visit the Magellan's Cross, join the Sinulog festival held every 3rd Sunday of January (our own version of Mardi Gras), taste the rich flavors- the tablea, the famous mouthwatering lechon Cebu, the puso (rice wrapped in coconut leaves), crispy danggit(sun- dried fish) and much more for a gastronomical blow-out! Visit the Malapascua Island, Camotes Island among the numerous unspoiled beaches of Cebu. First-class hotels and resorts are also located in the heart of the city.
Bohol
Being the 10th largest island in the Philippines, this Visayan province offers alternative vacationing for everyone. It's famous chocolate hills in Carmen continues to be the most popular must-see attraction of Bohol. It is also home to the smallest known primate, the Philippine tarsier. It has already carved a reputation for having one of the most spectacular and unspoiled beaches in the country. With more land mass to cover, the island offers more than the usual adventures. Explore the centuries-old churches of Baclayon, Loboc, Dauis, Maribojoc, Loon and other magnificent structures. Take the River safari! From the town of Loboc, feel relaxed as you cruise along Loay River, enveloped in rich flora, with the boat ride ending in Busay falls with ample time for a refreshing swim. With over a hundred identified caves scattered around the island, Bohol is ideal for spelunking adventures. Be sure to visit the Hinagdanan Cave, a laddered cave going towards an underground pond. Do not forget your diving gear, for Bohol has one of the most wonderful corals reefs that are worth the trip alone!
Sargiao/CamSur
Surfing anyone? Sargiao gives an experience close to that of being in Hawaii when it comes to surfing. Water sports such as surfing have never been more in demand than now! With the great waters of Sargiao giving an exhilarating taste for those born to ride the waves, this is definitely the place to be. Ask the ASP anytime and they will tell you you should have been here yesterday! No blow outs here man!
For wake boarding enthusiasts, check-out the CWC cable park. Relatively new, this wake boarding paradise in Camarines Sur has already become popular not only locally but on an international scale. Foreign nationals from different countries flock CamSur round-the-clock all year round! A world class facility housing the best cable park in Asia!
Baguio
A six-hour scenic drive north of Manila (through Kennon Road) will transport you to this favorite summer vacation spot in the Philippines. A welcoming 40-foot high lion head along Kennon Road gives a taste of something unique that is Baguio! Here, relaxation is given a new meaning. Wake up to the sweet scent of the pine trees, take a stroll under the clearest and bluest sky, and spend the most romantic evenings dining under the star-filled sky.
The cold climate of Baguio is ideal for leisurely spending your day visiting its famous landmarks. The beautiful gardens, the numerous parks and sites with splendid views of the mountains, Camp John Hay for the avid golfers and the PMA grounds amongst the endless must-see sights. A trip to the Central market for the freshest vegetables,sweetest fruits, fragrant flowers as well as items that are a trademark of Baguio. Plump, sweet, fresh strawberries sold by the basket, ube and strawberry jams, crunchy peanut brittle and of course, the local handicrafts, woven souvenirs, silver jewelries, delicate woodcarvings and even brooms! Finally, join the party held every month of February for the week long celebration of Penagbenga Festival, a flower parade celebrating “the season for blossoming, a time for flowering”.
For a truly rewarding experience, you can proceed to Banaue and be a witness to the magnificent Banaue Rice Terraces, a man made structure carved on the side of the mountain ranges by the Ifugaos. Sagada, famous for its subterranean caves is a must-see for those whose interest lies in archeology.
Tagaytay
Near Manila, you can always visit Tagaytay with its cool and refreshing atmosphere. Visit the Palace in the Sky, go ride the horses on your way up and have a front seat view of the Taal Volcano.
Dining in Tagaytay? Fabulous restaurants surrounds the place as well as Casino Filipino. An hour or so ride would bring you to Batangas where deep sea & coral diving is a must do! And Anilao is up to that job. The rich heritage of this province showcases activities that will make you stay and explore more!
Manila
Ahhhh, Manila! There is no place like Manila. The busiest and most colorful city in the Philippines! Here, they have something for everybody, even the most discriminating in taste. Bustling streets with the most welcoming atmosphere. Open faces and brilliant smiles from its people. Hotels are scattered all over the city offering first-class accommodations and service coming from the heart. Mabuhay!
Long live it is. A shopping paradise, Manila and its neighboring cities are famous for its bargains. From the biggest shopping malls, the classiest signature clothing lines and the most amazing “tiangges” they have it all. Be pleasantly surprised with the rich assortment of unique clothes, accessories, shoes, bags and trinkets that you can find at a most affordable price. Malls in Makati, Rockwell, Ermita and Alabang carries fabulous designer labels. The largest mall in Asia located in Pasay City even has a view of the bay!
After a satisfying day of shopping, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the rich flavors of the Philippines.From local delicatessen that are uniquely Filipino to Mediterranean to Exotic, the wide array of restaurants will tickle your taste buds. It's a dining experience that is incomparable to no other.
Remember, we have more than 7100 islands to explore and lots of adventures to experience!
The picture we have in our minds of Puerto Princesa is that of a tropical paradise and while this is true, we should include Puerto Princesa festivals in our vision of this tourist spot since these events say so much about the history and culture of the island. Puerto Princesa festivals are events that visitors look forward to seeing because of the fun activities that await and the liveliness of the celebrations.
Pangalipay sa Baybay is a Puerto Princesa festival that is celebrated at the beginning of the second quarter of the year. Because this Puerto Princesa festival happens right at the peak of the summer season where the number of tourists in Palawan are at an all time high, many visitors get to enjoy the Pangalipay sa Baybay. The place where the Pangalipay sa Baybay is celebrated is the bay walk of Puerto Princesa, right on the beautiful beaches of the capital and it starts off with live bands performing.
A parade then follows where locals dressed in colorful costumes and even the indigenous groups participate. The Pangalipay sa Baybay is a chance to learn about the many indigenous groups that inhabit the island of Palawan and interact with them. There are also cheering competitions and dance contests that participants prepare for well ahead of time. The dance contest at this Puerto Princesa festival is called the Summer Danzslam and modern dances are the main theme. The Filipinos love to sing and rest assured during the Pangalipay sa Baybay, there are singing competitions that showcase local talent and because it is happening right on the beach, there is also a swim wear competition for men and women.
Puerto Princesa is known for having among the best and freshest seafood in the entire country and what better way to showcase this than to have a Seafood Festival. The third week of April is when the Seafood Festival is held and the best part of this Puerto Princesa festival is that everyone is welcome to try the amazingly delicious seafood dishes that are prepared for this occasion. Restaurants use the Seafood Festival as an opportunity to show visitors and locals how competitive they are when it comes to food preparation and their dishes range from local favorites to International ones. The biggest lobsters can be enjoyed here and because everything is fresh out of the sea, one can be sure that all the dishes served during the Seafood Festival taste heavenly. There are taste tests during the Seafood Festival but of course one is free to sit down and order a bigger plate of seafood if one enjoyed the sample.
On a quiet town of Talim Island in Binangonan, Rizal is a curious mountain that resembles the robust breast of a young, slim virgin. Mt. “Susong Dalaga” (“breast of a young virgin”) has many tales and myths circulating in the lowland vicinities, and this myth version is among them.
A young virgin lying down the green meadows of a nearby hill---this is how most old folks in the locality of Sapang in Talim would probably start the myth on the 200-meter high mountain that is said to be inhabited by monkeys, iguanas, and wild boars. The native beauty of this unnamed teenage virgin was once said to be the town’s pride and the townsmen’s obsession. She had lots of suitors, and the myth even ventures to say that all the men of the place and the adjacent towns all came running after her.
She had the most conspicuously upright breasts of all the women in the place, and made sure the prominence was even more pronounced through the showy dresses she wore. Her suitors feasted their eyes on her most striking feature---the myth depicting men falling heads over heels, drowning in their wild imagination.
But the young virgin didn’t seem impressed by any of them. All she ever did was to go up the hill and lie down to watch the distant Laguna Bay quietly. Nobody knew exactly where she lived---the myth paints her as an elusive maiden, suddenly seen ambling in pathways, and then disappearing into the thickets. Accordingly, she was some kind of a human with the delicate features of a mystical creature---a nymphet’s fine physique, a voice as soft as the bay’s breeze, a face as clear as a summer morning sky, and hair as full as the fields in harvest, and black as the Binangonan night.
Then the women of the vicinity started turning against her. Losing their husbands and sons to this alluring damsel, they sought to bury her alive and leave nothing of her but a myth, assigning her memory to oblivion. And one night they did so. Spotting her strolling to her favorite hilltop, they choked her to death and buried her right on the hilltop, ending her life and starting her myth.
Mornings after, the hilltop gradually transformed to resemble the full-bodied breast of a young virgin. Even to this day, men stop to stare in wonder at the amazing likeness it has to the real thing---and if the myth was real after all.
Emmanuel ‘Manny the PACMAN’ Pacquiao has been the the 'real-life' hero in the Philippines and in the professional boxing nowadays. His stardom was donned by the seven (7) world titles in seven (7) different weight categories or divisions. Most importantly, ‘The PACMAN’ has been the reason why the city of General Santos in Mindanao, Philippines has resurfaced in the limelight.
I love tuna! I remember when my siblings and I were just a bunch of kids concern only with their toys, my mom usually described foods or meals she had to serve in order for us to eat them. When she cooked a certain kind of dish (it was tuna), I remembered her getting a piece of our toy fish and giving us some description of our dish. It was effective, and since then I love eating tuna.
I then realized that my mom’s description was a bit 'short' when I started my formal schooling. Based on the pictures and images I saw in my books, tunas are caught and were carried by fishermen over their shoulders. That means they were usually colossal in terms of size! I immediately confronted my mom about it, and she just laughed. Actually we both had a good laugh.
We had a sort of team building planned by one of our superior at the office. I remembered him saying that it would be held somewhere in Mindanao. We were all excited and since Manny Pacquiao had been hitting the headlines, I thought his hometown: General Santos City. The day before our flight to Mindanao, my superior gave us a sort of documentation regarding his plans for the team building and lo and behold, we were on our way to General Santos City. When we arrived at the place; we were surprised to see and encounter our ‘big bosses’ offshore and gave us warm welcome. These guys were the ones we usually encounter through video phone or live chatting for meeting. It was good to know they were very accommodating. One of them actually admitted that he funded the team building at GenSan (another moniker of the city) because of the number one (1) pound-for-pound boxer in the world today: Manny Pacquiao. He advised us to enjoy and relax for us to be prepared of his culminating activity for the team building.
After a hefty lunch, we went to the Kalaja Eco-Tourism Destination. Kalaja Karsts Land was one of the best sights I was able to see in my entire life. Karsts are terrain formation molded by the dissolution of layers of soluble rock layer. It was called as 'Kalaha' after the name given by the natives because it resembles a cooking ware, particularly of a frying pot. The place was very relaxing because of scenery.
We continued our tour at GenSan and before we arrived in a fish port, one of the big bosses stood up and shouted, 'are you ready for the challenge?' Clueless of what we were about to do, in unison, we just replied 'Yes!' and the boss quipped 'you better be ready guys!' and laughed, since he was the boss we laughed with him as well.
When we entered the post vicinity, we were pleased to see a banner welcoming us. What made us wonder was the settings of the place seemed to suggest a sort of an activity. The host greeted us and gave us instructions of what would be happening after we change clothes and put on some gears. We were geared up for a game involving tunas, not just tunas, they were big tunas! We have had a relay game of transferring of tuna from one station to another. Tunas’ weight was no joke considering the fact that we had to carry them from one point to another. It was a fun-filled and very memorable experience for us. To be exact, it was a humbling experience. As for me, it made me more respectful of the fishermen who would do the activity over and over again to earn for a living. It made me realized as well the value of my present job.
General Santo City or GenSan had been blessed with tons and tons of tuna production the whole year long. This industry made them competitive in terms of economic growth amongst progressive cities in the Philippines. As a sort of thanksgiving, the locals celebrate the 'Kalilangan Festival' to showcase their talents and efforts as a sense of gratitude for an abundant harvest. For me, GenSan is one of the most memorable places in terms of natural resources.
Known as the capital city of Zamboanga del Norte, Dipolog City, Philippines, is popular for the alluring tourist destinations that it features. For those who have plans of visiting and staying in the city for several days or weeks, there are hospitality service providers that offer relaxing and affordable accommodations to everyone. To make sure that they will have an enjoyable and safe stay in the place, there are Dipolog hotel guides that they can use to know basic knowledge about lodges, inns, and hotels, in the area such as their star ratings, accommodation rates, and amenities.
Star Ratings and Facilities in Dipolog Hotel Guides
Star ratings are essential features in Dipolog hotel guides that help travelers assess the performances of hospitality service providers in Dipolog City, Philippines. Additionally, it offers knowledge on how efficient the services that hotels in the area offer to everyone. Furthermore, by looking at the star ratings of lodges featured in Dipolog hotel guides, people can have ideas on the amenities available at the places. For instance, for people who prefer to stay in lodges or hotels that have recreational and dining facilities, they can look for three-star, four-star and five-star hospitality service providers in Dipolog City, Philippines, which include Top Plaza Hotel. Meanwhile, for hospitality service providers that offer simple and basic amenities, travelers can always look for one-star and two-star hospitality service providers like Ranillo Pension House, Hotel Camila, and CL Inn.
Accommodation Rates of Hotels in Dipolog City, Philippines
Another interesting and useful information in Dipolog hotel guides is the accommodation rates of hotels in Dipolog City, Philippines. By looking at the feature, tourists can already decide which hospitality service provider fit in with their budget. For individuals who do not have ample budget to spend in luxurious hotels, they can still have comfortable and relaxing sleeps at any of the inns and lodges in the city such as L’s Lodge, La Dubouzet Drive Inn, and Montano Inn. On the other hand, there are also pension houses that have affordable accommodation rates, which are commonly featured in Dipolog hotel guides such as Ragin Pension House, Golden Royal Pension House, and Casa Jose Pension House.
Locations of Hospitality Service Providers in Dipolog Hotel Guides
Above all, by referring to Dipolog travel guides, people can easily locate hospitality service providers in Dipolog City, Philippines. Moreover, they can instantly choose hotels that are accessible to various forms of land transportation, such as Elizabeth Hotel, Mibang Hotel, and Ramos Hotel.
Cheers! Welcome to Bacolod, the great City of Smiles!
These are the slogans that will greet us as we enter this famous City of Smiles, Bacolod City.
People from all walks of life going in different directions are all eager to greet everyone with a big wide smile as they roam around to this famous City of Smiles.
The festive mood that can be experienced every October 19th as this is the Charter Day of Bacolod City. We can see different island souvenirs all lined up at the sidewalks; the carnivals that are full of varied rides and games not only for the young but for everybody are on display. The whole downtown area is roaring with music which adds to the joyous moods of everybody.
As we go around the city, we can not help but to smile back at people who makes everybody at home by giving an inviting smile.
But what is the meaning of these smiles? What do these smiles signify?
These smiles symbolize the positive outlook of the people to face all the adversities and crises in life. These show how they uplift each others spirit especially during hard times.
To prove these, we can see them dancing in the street, having the merrymaking and smiling as if inviting us to join and follow their dance steps. They do this barefooted under the heat of the sun or even when it rains. We can witness the strength of the character of these people to withstand all the trials as they dance gracefully around the city together with the beat of the drums.
We can also observe the audience dancing with their own steps, nodding their heads, clapping their hands, stamping their feet all in tuned to the sounds of the drums.
And who can afford to be just mere spectators in this festivity? The moods of these gaiety people are so inviting and contaminating.
So with joyful spirit let us join them. Let us not be onlookers only. Instead let us experience this memorable event. Anyway by joining the merrymaking under the sun, dancing to the beat of the drums we show to the rest that we too have the strength and stamina to fight all the trials that may come our way. How wonderful it is to live with these thoughts.
Indeed, this event is worth remembering and we cannot help but to look forward for the next celebration. The uniqueness of celebrating it makes the event meaningful. How nice it is to see the smiles of everybody freely given to everyone even to strangers.
At the end of the day after joining the fun we can claim that we have shared our big, wide smile to everybody without discrimination. That we have smiled against all odds and we had proved to all that Bacolod City is indeed the City of Smiles.
One great example of a home business that anyone with interest in food and parties is the business of catering. Just arm yourself with a sizable capital not less than P100,000, an assistant cook, at least 3 waiters, a couple of helpers, a driver (unless you can drive) and your on your way to income galore.
Here’s a Q&A with a friend-entrepreneur who decided to make use of her cooking abilities.
Q: How do you plan for your menu?
A: Initially, I inquired from other caterers. Then, I tried to come up with m own menu. It is important to highlight your specialty. But you have to be flexible too in order to meet your client’s preference and budget.
Q: How much effort does one put into this business?
A: Like any other business, you have to give it your full time. Catering needs your personal touch and attention all the time. Even if you have a cook to assist you, you are still the one in charge of the kitchen. Even if you have waiters top serve the guests, you will have to be there to attend to the needs of your clients.
Q: You mentioned “personal touch” but what if you have to cater to different events in a day? What do you do?
A: It is really hard when you have two or more events in one day. You have to exert extra effort, especially of the events are scheduled at the same time. There was one time when I had two events to cater on a Saturday evening. One was in Quezon City and the other in Pasig. I asked my partner to attend the one in Pasigs while I attended the one in Quezon City. But during the affair, we were in constant communication (thanks to cellphones!). It is really hard but at the end of the day, you find yourself fulfilled. It is rewarding!
Other caterers I know, they have people to contact to whenever events overlapped and they find it difficult to go to all those catering parties for the day. What is important is that you have someone to take your place if you cannot be there. That someone should be able to answer the questions of the guests, be there to build contacts for you, someone who could really represent you and our catering business.
Q: In terms of profit. How much do you earn from this business?
A: With all the effort that I put into this business, the returns are quite rewarding. Mark up can be around 50%. But you cannot actually save much because as I mentioned, the moment you earn from a particular event, you definitely used a big part of your earnings in buying additional things you need to upgrade. You spoons and forks or plates and glasses would not last forever. Expect some of them to get broken or be misplaced. But taking everything into consideration, you really earn quite an income from this business.
Q: Any advice for those interested to enter into the catering business?
A: If you don’t really have much investment to put into it, it is advisable to start small, that is by the order (per shaffing dish). Just try to build contacts first before going into a full-blown catering service. In my case, it was my friends who became my first clients.
You must also maintain the quality of your food and service. No matter how big your business gets, your personal touch is still important. The quality of your food is very necessary. You must also continue to update yourself with trends in the catering business. Enroll in cooking classes from time to time.
Nobody really knows Subic Bay that well because it’s only recently that tourism in this part of the country picked up. Because there isn’t much information on Subic Bay destinations, many tourists hesitate to go here thinking there’s little to see for visitors. Contrary to such thinking though, there are wonderful destinations that once visited will change how one looks at this place.
Gaining popularity among children and adults is the Zoobic Safari, a zoo unlike any other in the Philippines and comparable to the really famous ones in Asia such as the Night Safari in Singapore. 
There’s just something about animals that touches a soft spot among adults and especially children and Zoobic Safari offers that once in a lifetime opportunity to see and understand these creatures. Among the attractions at this Subic Bay destination are the Aeta’s Trail, where interaction with the indigenous group Aetas can be made as well as a chance to see their way of life, the Croco Loco, which is an encounter with adult and baby crocodiles in their natural environment, the Serpentarium and the Savannnah to name a few. There is even a museum at the Zoobic Safari called the Animal Muzooeum which is educational as it is a chance to learn about the evolution of animals.
If one feels that a day at the Zoobic Safari is not enough, the good news is that there is a hotel at this Subic Bay destination called the Zoobic Lodge at Tiara. This small hotel found about 20 minutes away from the Zoobic Safari has first class amenities and provides excellent customer service and they make it a point that their guest’s stay is truly memorable.
Another interesting Subic Bay destination is the Bat Kingdom which has over a thousand bats that has made it its home. The biggest type of bat known as the Fruit bat can be found at the Bat Kingdom as well as the smallest of them all named Bamboo bats. This Subic Bay destination is very accessible from other tourist spots and public transportation so dropping by shouldn’t be a problem. The Bat Kingdom charges an entrance fee of Php 100 for adults and Php 70 for children. The other known tourist destinations that can be found near Bat Kingdom are the Subic Golf Course, Subic Park Hotel and the Apaliin Trail. The Bat Kingdom also has a small souvenir shop inside where you can stock up on trinkets.
Find a true home when you visit Boracay in the Philippines by checking out the True Home Hotel in Boracay. True Home Hotel promises its guests with a uniquely Filipino touch by ensuring that they could make the best out of their Boracay trip.
True Home is located at Boat Station 1 which takes pride in its marvelous white sand beach. Guests can take a stroll on the glorious white sand beach while being captivated by the bluish ocean. The suite will remind them of being inspiringly Filipino as the architectural design of the house has a mixture of Filipino and Mediterranean accents, topped world-class Philippine-made furniture.
True Home Hotel is a boutique hotel with only nine rooms to ensure that the guests could take advantage of the best privacy that they could have. Having a lazy afternoon at the white sand beach would definitely be a crowd-free experience. Guests can also experience the artistic blend of Mediterranean and Filipino design with the hotel’s captivating interiors. Antique Filipino furnishings are combined with colored glass windows and tastefully-acquired grill works.
The hotel offers two kinds of rooms and suites to suit the tastes of its guests. True Home has five superior rooms which have a queen-size bed or two twin beds and a bathroom. It also offers two deluxe beach front rooms located on the ground floor. The room has a queen size bed, a sofa bed and a bathroom. The Junior Suites are located on the second floor. They have a king size bed with a private veranda to provide the guests a view of the white sand beach. The third floor suites are the Presidential Suites which pamper the guests of True Home Hotel with its modern-inspired designs which are luxurious accentuated by a king size bed, a bathroom, a living room and a balcony for a more spectacular sight of Boracay’s white sand beach.
The rates for the rooms and suites vary depending on the on-peak and off peak seasons. The room rates start from P2,900 to P9,400. These rates change often so ensure you know the going rate before booking your room.
All the rooms are good for two with a maximum of four adults except for the Junior and Presidential Suites. Two to five adults can stay in the Junior Suite while two to six adults can occupy the Presidential Suites.
Recreational activities are also available. True Home Hotel arranges scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, wind surfing, jet skiing and other activities. Interested guests can be picked up from Caticlan or Kalibo Airports and guided to the hotel.
Hospitality, generosity and kindness are all adjectives describing the attitude of people of the Philippines. When thinking of the Philippines however, most of the people think of the clear waters, white sand beaches and the millions of palm trees and somehow they are right about this vision. There is something about the beaches in the Philippines that makes the whole experience different than on another beach in another country and it has something to do with the adjectives we recited earlier. Let us take you on this Philippines Beach Guide to elaborate how these attributes come together in one place.
Our journey starts in Batangas, Luzon where we will visit the first white sand beach through our Philippines Beach Guide. One of the best beaches around Batangas is Matabungkay beach which also has a beach resort and spa where you can stay and relax. Matabungkay beach is full of locals that make you feel like home and even invite you out for a swim in their tire inflatables. You will find vendors walking around giving you tips on the region and also trying to sell a local specialty called ube potato.
The next beach in the Philippines Beach Guide is not so far away and is famous not for the beach itself but for what it yields underneath. We are talking about the most popular dive site in the Philippines; Puerto Galera. The white sand beaches are again a sight of paradise, but also dare to take a dip into the sea and discover the marine life that Puerto Galera beaches have to offer and maybe you will get lucky with seeing a shark, whaleshark or manta ray.
Moving on to the next spot of the Philippines Beach Guide, which is Philippines most popular party and event island Boracay. Boracay is known for its long pristine white sand beaches and you will definitely not get enough of Boracay if you are into events, socializing and party. Just another hop away is another beach in the Philippines Beach Guide which is located on the island of Palawan. Palawan is pure relaxation and is famous for its natural resources such as underwater rivers, natural parks and sanctuaries.
The Visayan Region also yields great beaches such as the ones in Bohol which are on the Philippines Beach Guide as well. Bohol is also another great dive site in the Philippines and you will find many family resorts along the Bohol beaches. The last beach on the Philippines Beach Guide are the beaches in the Mindanao city of Davao. Relax, dive or try to catch some pearls on the pearl farms of Davao.
Beaches in the Philippines are not rare and in every beach you will find a typical Filipino attribute such as the hospitality of the Luzon people, the cheerful moods in Boracay, the generosity of the Mindanao people and the kindness of the Bohol people. Live life to the fullest in the beaches of the Philippines.