Locally called Isla ng Corregidor, is an island located at the entrance of Manila Bay in southwestern part of Luzon Island in the Philippines. Due to this location, Corregidor has historically been fortified with coastal artillery to defend the entrance of Manila Bay and Manila from attacks by enemy warships. Located 48 kilometres (30 mi) inland, Manila has been the largest city and the most important seaport in the Philippines for centuries, from the colonial rule of Spain, Japan and the United States, to the establishment of the Philippines in 1946.

A complex volcano located on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. It is the second most active volcano in the Philippines with 33 historical eruptions. All of these eruptions are concentrated on Volcano Island, an island near the middle of Taal Lake. The lake partially fills Taal Caldera, which was formed by prehistoric eruptions between 140,000 and 5,380 BP. Viewed from Tagaytay Ridge, Taal Volcano and Lake presents one of the most pictureque and attractive views in the Philippines. It is located about 50 kilometres (31 miles) south of the capital of the country, the city of Manila.

is a national historical landmark and museum in Barangay Bambang, Nagcarlan, Laguna supervised by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. It was built in 1845 under the supervision of Franciscan priest, Fr. Vicente Velloc as a public burial site and its underground crypt exclusively for Spanish friars, prominent town citizens and members of elite Catholic families. It is dubbed as the only underground cemetery in the country.

is situated inside a Melendres Village, located along the road on the way to Antipolo. Upon reaching Caltex, on the left side of the road, a signage to Tres Escalon Falls stands on the roadside. A few meters from the gate, head straight until you reach a basketball court and a multi-purpose hall on the right side, which is the jump off point.Hiking a few meters from the multi-purpose hall down the wet and damp make shift steps leads to the rocks on the stream. Trails are not established so the rocks would serve as steps going to the one of the three falls. Water from Antipolo streams downhill through a gorge 3 falls resembling an escalon, a Spanish term for steps.

Located in Tayabas City, the Minor Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel is the biggest Roman Catholic Church in the entire Province of Quezon. Tourists who visits Tayabas, whether secular or Catholic, come to see this uniquely designed Basilica that was constructed during the Spanish colonial era. Built in the year 1585, the church is famous for its longest isle and huge century old church bells.

Are made out of straws and handmade by locals

Handmade by locals

Are made out of straws. They are used primarily in agriculture. It's huge size is for the protection from the sun.

made of dried abaca leaves. Woven fibers at abaca leaves or pineapple

Spanish word for tablet. Tsokolate, a Filipino word meaning chocolate. Thick disk/ flat/ square or round in shape. Prominent in Batangas.

First produced in Lipa, Batangas. Hs four varieties: Arabica, Liberica(Barako), Excelsa, Robusta. Exported to America through San Francisco in 1960s

come from Cashew trees. Used in many Filipino Cuisine.

Calabarzon's traditional attire varies from the 5 provinces that it occupies. But the most common outfit is a baro't saya and barong,
docorated with floral patterns, occupied with pearls for the women and pointed leather shoes for the men.

The annual town’s fiesta of Angono held every 23rd of November is a celebration in honor of San Clemente (patron saint of fishermen). The main event is a procession of the patron saint, which is carried by male devotees, convoyed by “pahadores” (devotees dressed in colorful local costumes or fishermen’s clothes, wooden shoes and carrying boat paddles, fish nets, traps, etc.). Adding to the festivity is the “Higantes” (giants). Higantes are giant paper mache images measuring four to five feet in diameter and ten to twelve feet in height. The street event leads to a fluvial procession in Laguna de Bay, however, the festivities continue until the image is returned to its sanctuary.

Group of young girls holding paddles and wearing bakya or wooden slippers and dressed in colorful outfits which join the procession in the feast of St. Clement. They usually march at the beat of the band playing alongside with them.

Combines all of Quezon’s 39 municipalities and 2 cities into one. The name comes from niyog (coconut) and yugyog (to shake). A coconut dancing to a lively beat comes to mind. Actually, the festival itself isn’t too far off from this description: everything is coconut-themed and the Niyogyugan song that plays on a loop in the festival is perfect to shake or dance to.

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