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Philippines. The “Pearl of the Orient” is located in Southeast Asia (13 00 N, 122 00 E). It consists of more than 7,000 islands, grouped into Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Ferdinand Magellan landed here in March 16, 1521 and for more than 300 years, the Philippines was a Spanish colony. It declared independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. During the Filipino-Spanish War for independence, Spain ceded the islands to the US. After World War II, in 1946, the US gave the country full independence.

Boracay Island. The world-famous island of Boracay is located in Aklan province 345 kms south of Manila. It’s 7 km long and one km wide at its narrowest point with a palm fringed 4-km long powder-fine white sand beach. Boracay is the perfect island getaway, with all the elements of a tropical paradise--crystal blue waters, powder white sand, liberal doses of tropical palms and flowering plants, and a healthy marine life underneath the seas.

Taal Volcano. Where in the world is there a lake in an island within a lake, in an island on an ocean? That’s Taal Volcano, regarded as the smallest active volcano in the world. Thirty three eruptions have been recorded since 1572, the impact of which were mostly confined on the Volcano Island. However fallout of the 1754 plinian eruption affected the entire region, including what is now Metro Manila. Its last eruption was in 1977, which caused only minor damage. Its last very violent eruption was in 1965 when it killed 200 people.

Jomabo Island Paradise Beach Resort. This resort is located in Bagumbanua Island, Negros Occidental. This is an elongated island covered with white sand and green meadows with vegetation dominated by Roma Species. Jose G. Montalbo purchased Bagumbanua Island in 1999. The resort derives its name from Jose and Marilou Montalbo.

Kalesa. The kalesa or karitela is a horse-driven carriage that still operates in some areas of the Philippines to this day. Visitors can experience the kalesa ride while touring the Intramuros area. It was introduced by the Spaniards in the 18th century and used primarily by Spanish officials and nobles. The Ilustrados, the rich Filipinos who had their own businesses, used the kalesa not only for traveling but also for transporting their goods. Image shows a typical Ilustrado house and the cobblestone pavement of Intramuros.

Manila Bay View. Manila City is famous for its beautiful sunset. Manila Bay was the scene of two major naval battles in a span of 50 years: the Spanish-American War in May 1898 and World War II in 1944-45. The view shows Roxas Blvd (formerly Dewey Blvd), the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) at the lower left foreground, the Philippine Navy Headquarters at the center and the Manila Yacht Club behind the Navy Headquarters building.

Banaue Rice Terraces. For over 2,000 years, the people of Batad in Ifugao built, one stone at a time, what is now known as the Banaue Rice Terraces. The still productive rice terraces rise from the valley floor up to 3,000 feet, a feat of engineering so substantial that some call them the eighth wonder of the world. It is the only man made wonder which was literally sculpted from the earth. It has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

Pearl Farm Resort. The resort lies in a secluded island off the coast of Davao City. This 11-hectare spread was once a pearl farm, where thousands of white-lipped oysters were cultivated for their pink, white and gold pearls. Perfect for honeymooners, the resort beckons with the promise of a relaxing private retreat. The resort's Samal Houses are patterned after the stilt houses of seafaring Samal tribes. By day, schools of tiny fish frolic between the sturdy poles that support the houses. At night, the sound of the waves are a soothing aid to slumber.

Mayon. This volcano is most famous for its near perfect cone. It rises 2,422 meters from its broad base radius of 10 km. The cone continually emits sulfuric steams and gases. Albay Province derived its symbol from this steaming volcano. Since 1616, Mayon has erupted 40 times with the worst occurring on 2 February 1814 when the settlements of Cagsawa and Budiao were buried in the town of Daraga. The Cagsawa Church belfry is a famous landmark of the Cagsawa ruins. The last eruption was on 2 February 1993.

Chocolate Hills. The 1,268 eerie Chocolate Hills of Bohol rise 20-50 meters high and dominate the landscape of Carmen, Batuan and Sagbayan towns for miles around. In summer the grasses that cover the hills dry out and turn 'Chocolate' brown, hence the name. There is no generally accepted scientific explanation about the hill formations. The hills are the home of the famous and indigenous Tarsier, an endangered species.


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