BEACH AND DIVING TOURISM

SAN JUAN, LA UNION BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN

Standing on Boracay’s White Beach in the early 1970s you’d have

Prior to the arrival of the Spanish, San Juan was an Ilocano settlement
experienced the same fine white sand and views out to sea as you do
called Dalandan, which is the name of the fruit Citrus aurantium Linn.
today. What’s so different now is the vibrant world that inhabits the
that grew abundantly in the area.
space behind the beach.
In 1582, San Juan was proclaimed a mission station under the authority
of the Augustinian Order, as recorded by the Nueva Segovia Bi- For centuries Boracay was virtually a secret. A hidden gem set into
centennial souvenir booklet dated April 25, 1587. By 1586 the town had the Western Visayas only visited by the occasional adventurous
become the center of the parish and was renamed San Juan by the explorer. As with the majority of The Philippines, Boracay was hard
Augustinian Fathers after the Catholic Patron Saint of San Juan to get to. There were no regular planes, buses or even boats.
Bautista. The town boasted an Augustinian convent and a population of
6,000. Its first priest was Friar Agustin Niño.

HIKING TOURISM

NASUGBU, BATANGAS BOKOD, BENGUET

 Batangas was made up of the present provinces of Batangas,
Mindoro, Marinduque, southeast of Laguna and Camarines, and was
discovered in 1581.
The name "Batangas" was obtained from the word "batang," which is
a term of the natives for the abundant logs in Calumpang River. The
body of water that goes through the northeastern section of the
municipality and simulate the figure of a tuning fork.
TOURISM
VIGAN CITY, ILOCOS SUR
Ilocos Sur was founded by the Spanish conquistador, Juan de
Salcedo in 1572. It was formed when the north (now Ilocos Norte)
split from the south (Ilocos Sur). At that time, it included parts of Abra
and the upper half of present-day La Unión. The current boundary of
the province was permanently defined through Act 2683, which was
signed in March 1917.
Ilocos Sur was founded by the Spanish conquistador, Juan de
Salcedo in 1572. It was formed when the north (now Ilocos Norte)
split from the south (Ilocos Sur).
ARTS AND CRAFTS TOURISM
The mountainous area now covered by Benguet has been settled for millennia
by several peoples collectively known as the Igorots. Two of these groups,
the Ibaloi and the Kankanaey, are dominant ethnolinguistic groups of the
area.
In 1572, Juan de Salcedo led a small expedition into the southern part of
Benguet, but the natives forced them to retreat. The first major expedition
into the mountains occurred in 1620, when Spanish explorers went into the
La Trinidad Valley and briefly controlled some Igorot gold mines, and later
abandoned after a few years.
DOWNTOWN CEBU
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
The country’s oldest settlement, it is also one of its most historic and retains
much of the flavour of its long Spanish heritage. A thriving port occupied the
site when Ferdinand Magellan, the Portuguese navigator and explorer, landed
there on April 7, 1521. He sealed a blood compact with Humabon, the chief of
Cebu, but was killed later by Chief Lapulapu of nearby Mactan Island. 
On April 27, 1565, Miguel López de Legazpi and the friar Andrés de
Urdaneta arrived on Cebu and founded the first Spanish settlement and
Catholic mission in the Philippine archipelago. For six years, until Legazpi’s
removal to Manila, Cebu was the Spanish colonial capital. It remained the
primary Spanish bastion in the southern part of the Philippines.
 MANILA CITY
In the late 16th century Manila was a walled Muslim settlement whose
ruler levied customs duties on all commerce passing up the Pasig
River. Spanish conquistadors under the leadership of Miguel López de
Legazpi—first Spanish governor-general of the Philippines—entered
the mouth of the river in 1571.  place is called. The settlement was renamed San Pedro de Makati after
 They destroyed the settlement and founded the fortress city
of Intramuros in its place. Manila became the capital of the new
colony. Outside the city walls stood some scattered villages, each ruled
by a local chieftain and each centred on a marketplace.  1890, San Pedro de Makati was decreed a public town of Manila.
PILGRIMAGE TOURISM
MANAOAG, PANGASINAN
Home of the priceless statue of the Our Lady of Manaog, carved in
ivory and with clothes sewn with jewels, this minor basilica is
administered by the Order of Preachers within the Archdiocese of
Lingayen-Dagupan. The statue of Our Lady of Manaoag is a 17th-
century ivory image of the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary
enshrined at the high altar. It was brought to the Philippines from
Spain via the Manila galleon from Acapulco, Mexico by the priest
Juan de San Jacinto. Compared to the image's counterparts in other
countries, the Our Lady of Manaoag is distinct in its regalia,
particularly its crown.
MAKATI CITY
Don Manuel Lopez de Legaspi, founder of Manila and the first
Governor General of the Philippines discovered the area and was told
that the river''s tide was ebbing by the residents - “Makati na, Kumati
na.” Legaspi thought this was the response to his query as to what the
its patron saint. A visita of Santa Ana de Sapa, Makati was under the
jurisdiction of the Franciscan friars from 1600-1700. Two (2) of the
earliest Catholic churches - Nuestra Señora de Gracia in Guadalupe
and the Church of Saints Peter and Paul - are located in Makati. In
OBANDO, BULACAN
Founded by Franciscan missionaries, it is the venue of the three-
day Obando Fertility Rites held annually in honour of three patron
saints, namely: St. Pascual Baylon, St. Clare of Assisi and Our Lady of
Salambao. Couple devotees who join the street dancing are either
those hoping to conceive a child or those giving thanks for their
children believed to be born out of this devotion. The faithfuls ask St.
Clare's intercession to prevent and cure infertility while on the other
hand, dance to please St. Pascual Baylon who may have been chosen
for his name that sounds like baile or "dance" in Spanish.
FIESTA TOURISM
KALIBO, AKLAN
Dubbed as the Mother of All Festival in the Philippines, Kalibo's Ati-
Atihan is the oldest festival in the country. It's a two-week merriment that
culminates on the 3rd Sunday of January.
As early as December, you will hear drumbeats as participants practice
for the upcoming event. During the celebration, people dressed in
costumes made of indigenous materials gather in the street and dance to
the beat of the drums. Their skin is blackened to represent the early
settlers known as "ati". Chants of "'Viva! Santo Niño!" and "Hala Bira!
Pwera Pasma!” can be heard along with the rhythmic cadence of tribal
music. The first phrase is a tribute to the baby Jesus and the second is a
plea not to get sick under the sweltering heat of the sun.
PANGLAO, BOHOL
Mithi is Bohol’s most luxurious spa resort with world-class amenities
set on tropical landscape, embraced by crystal-clear, turquoise waters
along the coast of Panglao. The resort offers 68 rooms scattered
around the resort’s vast property surrounded by lush vegetation. The
entire property feels like a real nature reserve, making this a wonderful
option for those looking to unwind. Its palm-thatched buildings are
scattered across leafy grounds, and are full of natural furnishings and
local artwork. Its Mithi Spa offers spa vacation packages that include
daily wellness activities and a wide selection of pampering services in
order to achieve a memorable wellness journey.
MANAOAG, PANGASINAN
Mindanao also has their own share of lavish fiestas led by Davao
City's Kadayawan Festival held annually every 3rd week of August.
This time it's primarily to give thanks for a plentiful harvest so the
streets are decorated with freshly picked fruits and vegetables. During
the celebration, colourful floats laden with fresh produce and flowers
are paraded down the street. Besides the usual street dances, the city
hosts horse fights, beauty pageants, and boat races.
WELLNESS TOURISM
PALAWAN
Banwa Private Island is located in North-eastern Palawan in the Sulu Sea.
Set on six hectares of lush landscape and immaculate powdery white sand
beaches. Promising an untouched natural habitat, the island sits in the
midst of a marine protected area, home to the critically endangered
Hawksbill Turtle, the Dugong and various other endangered species.
When you visit Banwa Private Island, you can be assured to indulge in
privacy and tranquility. Barefoot luxury is combined with exquisite
personalized service to provide the private island sanctuary you’ve
always dreamt of. Book a single villa or rent all six and have the entire
island to yourself. Chefs will prepare dishes tailored to your specific
tastes and desires, following the motto of “your island, your menu”.
Palawan is widely acknowledged as one of the few remaining places on
this planet where you can still experience untouched nature at its best.
Banwa’s sought-after exclusivity is enhanced by the marine protected
area it sits within. 
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