Tourist Attractions in Region 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8

Corregidor Cavite Corregidor is the largest of the island that formed the
harbor defense of Manila Bay. During World War II,
Corregidor played an important role during the invasion
and liberation of the Philippines from the Imperial
Japanese Army.
Emilio Aguinaldo Cavite On June 12, 1898, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo of the Filipino
Shrine revolutionary forces declared independence from Spanish
rule on the balcony of his residence in Kawit, Cavite. The
house is declared as a Shrine and houses the memorabilia
dedicated to these historic events. In 1998, a park named
Liwasang Aguinaldo was built in front of the house to
celebrate the Centennial of Philippine Independence.
Andres Bonifacio Cavite Bonifacio Trial House is a historic house and museum in
Trial House Maragondon that served as military court wherein it has
been a witness to the trial of Andres Bonifacio in 1897.
Mt. Nagpatong Cavite It is home to Andres Bonifacio National Shrine that was
established in 1995. Mt. Nagpatong became the accepted
site after the remain said to be of Andres Bonifacio’s was
discovered in its vicinity in 1918. However, some
historians refute this claim due to the lack of forensic
evidence.
Tagaytay Cavite It is one of the country’s most popular destinations for
domestic tourism because of its scenery and cooler
climate provided by its altitude. Tagaytay overlooks Taal
Lake in Batangas and provides views of Taal Volcano
Island in the middle of the lake through various vantage
points situated in the city.
Mt. Pico de Loro Cavite Pico de Loro was first named by Spanish sea-farers which
means "Parrot's Beak" as its pointed summit resembles
the shape of a parrot's beak from afar and it is commonly
used as a signal by sea-farers to turn east to get to Manila
Bay. Near its summit is a lone vertical cliff feature called
the Parrot's Beak or the Monolith that offers a 360-degree
view of the protected landscape and the shores of
Limbones Cove.
Pagsanjan Falls Laguna Pagsanjan Falls is one of the most famous waterfalls in
the Philippines. The three-drop waterfall is reached by a
river trip on dugout canoe, known locally as Shooting the
rapids, originating from the municipality of Pagsanjan.
The boat ride has been an attraction since the Spanish
Colonial Era with the oldest written account in 1894.
Seven Lakes of Laguna The Seven Lakes of San Pablo are seven volcanic lakes
San Pablo scattered around the City of San Pablo. These natural
wonders are set in the backdrop of San Pablo’s rural
outskirts, surrounded by mountains such as Mt. Cristobal
and Tayak Hill, Mt. Kalisungan, and Mt. Mabilog. Their
pristine quality range from Sampaloc Lake whose
cleanliness is still a work in progress, to the serene
cleanliness of the twin lakes Pandin and Yambo.
Rizal Shrine Laguna The Rizal Shrine is a reproduction of the original two-
story, Spanish-Colonial style house in Calamba, Laguna
where José Rizal was born on June 19, 1861. The house
is designated as a National Shrine (Level 1) by the
National Historical Commission of the Philippines.
Mt. Makiling Laguna Mt. Makiling is an inactive volcano located in the provinces
of Laguna and Batangas and is the highest feature of the
Laguna Volcanic Field.
Pila Heritage Town Laguna The Pila Historic Town Center is a historic district where
examples of Spanish and American-era architecture found
in its town proper laid out with the Spanish colonial town
planning system for the Indies and is also a pre-Hispanic
archaeological site.
Nagcarlan Laguna The Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery is a national
Underground historical landmark and museum. It is dubbed as the only
underground cemetery in the country.
Cemetery
Enchanted Laguna Enchanted Kingdom opened to the public on October 19,
Kingdom 1995. It was and still is the first and only world-class
theme park in the Philippines. The theme park boasts of
rides and attractions unique to the country and in size and
magnitude.
Taal Lake and Batangas Taal Volcano is a large caldera filled by Taal Lake and the
Volcano volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the
country, with 34 recorded historical eruptions, all of which
were concentrated on Volcano Island, near the middle of
Taal Lake.
Anilao Diving Batangas Anilao is a Marine Protected Sanctuary. It is the best spot
in the Philippines for underwater macro photography.
Compared to the rest of the world, it is normally ranked
for Muck Diving in the top 3 at third position after the
Lembeh Strait in Indonesia and Mabul Island in Malaysia.
Fortune Island Batangas Fortune Island in Nasugbu is one of the most popular
Batangas beaches because of its iconic Grecian pillar
ruins, giving a Santorini vibe. It is surrounded by crystal
waters and an unobstructed view of the sea.
Taal Heritage Batangas Taal used to be the capital od the province of Batangas.
Town Their well-preserved ancestral houses remain standing up
to this date and offer a glimpse of the lifestyle of the rich
and famous at the time. At the center of Taal Park stands
the towering Basilica de San Martin de Tours, the biggest
church in Asia, surrounded by other cultural landmarks
and a number of ancestral houses.
Parada ng Lechon Batangas The Parada ng Lechon is a festival celebration is held
annually on June 24, and the feast day of San Juan (Saint
John the Baptist). Lechon is one of Batangas delicacy, and
even in other provinces in the Philippines. It’s a main dish
most Batagueños have for celebrations or fiestas. The
dish became a symbol of Batangas tradition to serve
lechon during celebrations.
Angono Rizal Angono is best known as the “Art Capital of the
Philippines” being the hometown of national artist, the
site of the Angono Petroglyphs, the oldest known work of
 art in the Philippines and Higantes Festival – Angono’s
joyous fiesta that involves a procession accompanied by
parehadoras devotees dressed in colorful local costumes,
wooden shoes and carrying boat paddles and higantes,
giant papier-mâché effigies.
Masungi Rizal The Masungi Georeserve is a conservation area and a
Georeserve rustic rock garden tucked in the rainforests of Rizal. The
park sprawls with limestone landscape found within.
Tanay Rizal Tanay is a favorite destination near the metro for
motorcycling road trips. Its proximity to Manila, refreshing
mountain scenery, cooler climate, and generally
uncrowded destinations. Tourist destination includes
Daraitan River, Tinipak River, Daranak Falls, Batlag Falls,
Calinawan Cave and more.
Pililia Windfarms Rizal This windfarm in Pililia is considered as the first ever
Luzon-based windfarm outside Ilocos Norte.
Our Lady of Rizal It is a 17th-century Roman catholic wooden image of the
Antipolo Shrine Blessed Virgin Mary venerated in the Philippines. This
Black Madonna is enshrined in Antipolo Cathedral.
and Cathedral
Villa Escudero Quezon Villa Escudero Plantations is 800 hectares (2,000 acres)
Plantation of working coconut plantation and hacienda offering
village tours, museum tour, food and accommodations. It
has developed a worldwide reputation as a focal point to
experience Philippine culture and history in a beautiful
rural setting.
Kamay ni Hesus Quezon Kamay ni Hesus is a religious shrine constructed in 2003
and completed in 2004, this place has been the venue for
Senakulo, a catholic ritual during the Holy Week and other
religious activities.
Pancit Lucban and Quezon Pancit Habhab or Pancit Lucban is a pancit version that
Longganisa originated from the Quezon province. This noodle dish
might look like the traditional Pancit Canton served over
a piece of banana leaf and is eaten without any utensils.
Lucban longganisa is a Filipino pork sausage originating
from Lucban, Quezon. It is a type of de recado
longganisa. It is characterized by its use of oregano and
its garlicky and sour taste.
Pahiyas Festival Quezon Pahiyas Festival is a colorful feast celebrated every 15th
of May by the people of Lucban, Quezon, in honor of the
patron saint of farmers, St. Isidore the Laborer. It is the
farmers' thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest. This festival
showcases a street of houses adorned with fruits,
vegetables, agricultural products, handicrafts and kiping,
a rice-made decoration, which afterwards can be eaten
grilled or fried. The houses are judged and the best one
is proclaimed the winner. Every year, tourists roam the
municipality to witness the decoration of houses.
Apo Reef Oriental Apo Reef is the second largest contiguous coral reef in
Mindoro the world and the largest one in the Philippines. Its
diverse corals are approximately 34 sq. km. of reef where
different species of fish, marine mammals and
invertebrates thrive.
Tamaraw Gene Oriental Tamaraw Gene Pool Farm (GPF) was established in 1980
Pool Mindoro in Manoot, Rizal in the province of Occidental Mindoro, its
main purpose was to serve as an off-site breeding facility
for the tamaraw.
Puerto Galera Occidental Puerto Galera is one of the three places in the Philippines
Mindoro recognized by UNESCO as a Man and Biosphere Reserve
in 1973. Aside from its white beaches, it is also known to
be a popular diving site, boasting precious marine life.
There is also a multitude of resorts here for rest and
relaxation.
Mt. Halcon Oriental Mt. Halcon is the highest mountain in the island of
Mindoro Mindoro in the Philippines. Its steep slopes have earned
it the reputation of being the most difficult mountain to
climb in the country.
Bathala Caves Marinduque Bathala Caves is a complex network of caves that are said
to be the playground of the Gods. Located in the rustic
town of Sta. Cruz in Marinduque, the caves are believed
to be mystical.
Mt. Malindig Marinduque Mt. Malindig is the largest on the island of Marinduque
and the most popular climb and hike on the island for
mountaineers and alike, known for its unique
environmental biodiversity. It is the home of different
species of wild orchids and other endemic wildlife.
Moriones Festival Marinduque The Moriones is a Lenten festival and a colorful festival
celebrated on the island of Marinduque in the Philippines.
The "Moriones" are men and women in costumes and
masks replicating the garb of biblical Imperial and Royal
Roman soldiers as interpreted by locals. The Moriones
tradition has inspired the creation of other festivals in the
Philippines where cultural practices is turned into street
festivals.
Sta. Cruz Islets Marinduque It includes the islands of Maniwaya, Mongpong,
Salomague, and Santa Cruz (also known as Polo Island),
as well as several minor islets.
Marble Quarries Romblon One’s stay in Romblon is not complete without a visit to
and Factories one of its marble quarries and factories. Comparable to
Italy’s Cararra, Romblon’s world-famous marble comes in
a spectrum of shades ranging from white to black with in-
between tints of mottled white, tiger white and onyx.
Mt. Guiting-guiting Romblon Mt. Guiting-guiting is the highest peak in Romblon.
Considered among the more formidable mountains of the
country, it rises a little more than 6,000 feet above sea
level and has a rugged terrain that presents a series of
challenges to mountaineers and climbers.
El Nido Palawan A managed resource protected area, it is known for its
white-sand beaches, coral reefs, limestone cliffs and as
the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago.
Coron Palawan Coron is best known for world-class World War II-era
wreck diving, the island also offers limestone karst
landscapes, beautiful beaches, crystal-clear freshwater
lakes, and shallow-water coral reefs. Coron is a separate
group of islands from the main Palawan island. All of the
 islands here are part of the Calamian Archipelago in
Northern Palawan.
Puerto Princesa Palawan The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is
Subterranean a protected area in the Philippines. was listed as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, and voted as a
National park New7Wonders of Nature in 2012.
Calauit Island Palawan Calauit Island is declared as a wildlife sanctuary and game
Wildlife Sanctuary preserve in 1977, now is a tourist attraction known as
Calauit Safari Park. The wild animals were imported from
Africa in the 1970s. The imported animals include 20
giraffes, dozens of zebra and antelopes. Philippine
President Ferdinand Marcos ordered the locals to move to
Halsey Island and ordered to clear the bamboo forests to
make the place similar to the savannahs of Kenya. An
estimated 254 families, mostly from the indigenous
Tagbanwa tribes, were evicted and relocated to the
former leper colony of Halsey Island.
Tubbataha Reefs Palawan Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a protected area of the
Philippines located in the middle of the Sulu Sea. In
December 1993, the UNESCO declared the Tubbataha
Reefs National Park as a World Heritage Site as a unique
example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine
species.
Mt. Mayon Albay Mt. Mayon is an active stratovolcano and a popular tourist
spot for its "perfect cone" because of its symmetric
conical shape, and is regarded as very sacred in Philippine
mythology.
Cagsawa Ruins Albay The Cagsawa Ruinsare the remnants of a 16th-century
Franciscan church, the Cagsawa church. It was originally
built in the town of Cagsawa in 1587 but was burned
down and destroyed by Dutch pirates in 1636. It was
rebuilt in 1724 by Fr. Francisco Blanco, but was destroyed
again, along with the town of Cagsawa, on February 1,
1814, during the eruption of the Mayon Volcano.
Ibalong Festival Albay The Ibalong Festival is a non-religious festival in Legazpi
City, Albay, Philippines based on the Ibalong Epic, and is
held on August. The festival celebrates the epic story
Ibalong who was accompanied by three legendary
heroes.
Puraran Surfing Catanduanes This competition is held during the month of September
Competition and October and is practiced in by local and foreign
tourist. The date of the competition is movable.
Dinahit Festival Catanduanes Dinahit Festival is a prime festival in the municipality of
Pandan celebrated every April. The word Dinahit is a
native sailing vessel used by the Austronesians to travel
across the ocean to reach Pandan, the northernmost
municipality of the province. The activities of the festival
include street dancing, beauty pageant, trade fair, and
different contests such as carabao race and boat races.
Bato Church Catanduanes One of the earliest churches built by the Spaniards. It
stand at the mouth of a wide river.
First Rizal Camarines The town of Daet holds the distinction of being the first
Monument Norte town in the Philippines to erect a monument in honor of
the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. The effort was
initiated by Lt.Col. Antonio Saez of the Philippine
Revolutionary Army.
Bagabas Beach Camarines This is the most popular beach in the province. It has gray
Norte sand, with a gently sloping sea flor and tall waves, making
it ideal for swimming, body boarding, and surfing.
Daet Pineapple Camarines The festival showcases the main agricultural products of
Festival Norte the capital town, especially the famous golden Formosa
pineapple, said to be the sweetest of all the pineapple
varieties.
Mt. Iriga Camarines Sur A stratovolcano about a kilometer from Lake Buhi. Iriga
erupted in 1628 and 1642. Iriga is generally known for its
phreatic explosions. After these eruptions, it remains
dormant as of now.
Lake Buhi Camarines Sur The lake lies in the valley formed by two ancient
volcanoes, Mount Iriga and Mount Malinao. It was created
in 1641, when an earthquake caused a side of Mount
Asog to collapse. The resulting landslide created a natural
dam that blocked the flow of nearby streams. The lake is
famous since it is one of the few bodies of water that
contains the sinarapan.
Our Lady of Camarines Sur A religious festival honoring Our Lady of Penafrancia,
Penafrancia Patroness of the Bicol Region. The main highlight of the
event is the fluvial procession along the Naga River where
Festival the Our Lady of Peñafrancia original image is transferred
from its official home at the Peñafrancia Basilica Minore
to the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral and vice versa. This
festival is the biggest religious event in Bicol and is
considered to be the biggest Marian event in Asia where
it draws millions of tourists, pilgrims, and devotees every
year.
Caramoan National Cam barines A national park and protected area.The park has caves,
Park Sur limestone formations, white sandy beaches, an islet lake
and a subterranean river, make it popular with tourists.
Manta Bowl Ticao Masbate One of the most popular manta ray diving sites in the
Pass Philippines. It’s an underwater 8-hectare flat atoll that
serves as an agglomeration site, mating area, and key
habitat for diverse marine megafauna. As its name
suggests, Manta Bowl offers the biggest chance to glance
at gigantic manta rays whole year-round. Seasonal
sightings of whale sharks, thresher sharks, hammerhead
sharks, tiger sharks as well as devil rays are also evident.
Rodeo Masbateno Masbate An annual event which takes place in Masbate City that
Festival showcases skills in livestock handling, such as lassoing,
wrestling, and riding cattle. Also included in the event are
a fair and exhibitions and trade of cattle and horses. The
event has taken place every summer since 1993 in the
province of Masbate, which is traditionally considered the
“Cattle Country of the Philippines.”
Sombrero Island Masbate A very small island shaped like a hat, A favorite side-trip
spot of mountaineers trekking
Bulusan Lake and Sorsogon The Bulusan Volcano Natural Park is a protected area of
Volcano rainforest surrounding Mt. Bulusan. The area features the
volcano itself, Bulusan Lake, the two other mountains
known as the 'Sharp Peak' and 'Hormahan' and Lake
Aguingay.
Donsol Whaleshark Sorsogon Whale shark, locally known as butanding, was featured
and Fireflies as the Best Animal Encounter in Asia by Time magazine
in 2004. Whale sharks can be seen between November
and June, with presence peaking between February and
May.
Barcelona Church Sorsogon This church was built in 1874. Coral reefs were used to
form the church walls and the carvings on the coral reef
façade made the church a priceless relic.
Irosin Springs Sorsogon Irosin lies at the footstool of the Bulusan Volcano.
Numerous resorts of hot and cold springs are present in
this town famous for its purported healing qualities.
Kalantiaw Shrine Aklan The Kalantiaw Shrine is located at Batan, it was once the
seat of of Rajah Bendahara Kalantiaw promulgator of the
famous Code of Kalantiaw. The Philippine Historical and
Cultural Society built the Kalantiaw Shrine in 1957 on a
location where a school building once stood.
Ati-atihan Festival Aklan The Ati-Atihan festival is a Philippine festival held annually
in January in honor of the Santo Niño (Holy Child or Infant
Jesus) in several towns of the province of Aklan, Panay
Island. The biggest celebration is held during the third
Sunday of January in the town of Kalibo, the province’s
capital.
Boracay Island Aklan Boracay is a resort island famous for being one of the
world's top destinations for relaxation. Leisure activities
available on or near Boracay include horseback riding,
scuba diving, diving helmet, snorkeling, windsurfing,
kiteboarding, cliff diving, parasailing.
Binirayan Festival Antique The Binirayan festival is an event celebrated in the
province of Antique in the Philippines. "Binirayan" literally
means "where they sailed to".
Tibiao Antique Tibiao is Panay’s Eco-Adventure Destination - the Tibiao
River boasts of crystal clear waters suitable for white
water rafting/kayaking at various grades of difficulty and
a unique relaxation experience in Tibiao by bathing in a
hot kawa (large vat or frying pan), just like a local jacuzzi.
Patadyong Antique The patadyong (pronounced pa-tad-jóng, also called
Weaving patadyung, patadjong, habol, or habul), is an indigenous
Philippine rectangular or tube-like wraparound skirt worn
by both men and women of the Visayas islands and the
Sulu Archipelago, similar to the Malong, or Sarong.

Rice Terraces Antique A cluster of rice terraces spread in a combined area of

600 hectares has been preserved by the Iraynon
Bukidnon, an indigenous group in Barangay (village)
General Fullon, and is deemed a cultural treasure.
Pan-ay Church Capiz The Santa Monica Parish Church also called Panay
Church, is a historic church in Panay. The church has an
unusually large bell, one of the largest in the country. This
 was cast by Juan Reina in about 1884, using sacks of coin
given by the people of the town; it weighs more than 10
tonnes.
Halaran Festival Capiz Halaran comes from the Visayan word, halad meaning gift
or offer. This festival depicts the colorful history and
culture of the Capizeños. It refers to the pre-Spanish time
during the landing and settlement of the Bornean datus.
Alubijod Beach Guimaras Alibujod Beach has been the jump-off point for the island-
hopping activities of Guimaras.
Manggahan Guimaras Manggahan Festival is the largest event in Guimaras. This
Festival is celebrated in a long month to show their gratitude and
blessings they have for their land.
Siete Pecados Guimaras Isles of the Seven Sins, more commonly known as Siete
Pecados, is a group of seven islands located between the
towns of Buenavista, Guimaras and Dumangas, Iloilo. It
is a developing tourist attraction together with another
small islet called Roca Enchantada (or Enchanted Rock)
some distance away towards the shore.
Oro Verde Guimaras Oro Verde Mango Plantation is the largest productive
Plantation mango farm in the Philippines. Its 240-hectare farm with
45,000 trees is located in an island near Iloilo called
Guimaras, better known as the mango capital of the
Philippines.
Dinagyang Iloilo The Dinagyang Festival is a famous and religious and
cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines held on the 4th
Sunday of January. Dinagyang was also voted as the Best
Tourism event three times in a row among any other
festivals in the Philippines. It is also the most awarded
festival in the country because of its legacy, popularity,
and innovation. Dinagyang received honors and regarded
as a World Class Festival and dubbed as the "Queen of all
festivals" in the Philippines.
Jaro District Iloilo Jaro, officially the District of Jaro, is known for being
called the Mestizo Town of Iloilo due to the number of
prominent Spanish Filipino and old-rich affluent Ilonggo
families that came from the area. Jaro is an important
center of faith in the Western Visayas region.
Miag-ao Church Iloilo The Miagao Church also known as the Santo Tomás de
Villanueva Parish Church is a Roman Catholic church
located in Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines. The church was
declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December
11, 1993 under the collective title Baroque Churches of
the Philippines, a collection of four Baroque Spanish-era
churches.
Gigantes Island Iloilo The Gigantes Islands, also known as Islas de Gigantes or
the islands of giants, is a remote group of island to enjoy
beautiful seascapes and a laid-back island lifestyle.
Mt. Kanlaon Negros Mount Kanlaon and Kanlaon Volcano is an active
Occidental stratovolcano and the highest mountain on the island of
Negros in the Philippines. It is one of the active volcanoes
in the Philippines and part of the Ring of Fire.
Masskara Festival Negros The MassKara Festival is an annual festival with highlights
Occidental held every 4th Sunday of Octoberin Bacolod. The Festival
first began in 1980 during a period of crisis. The province
relied on sugar cane as its primary agricultural crop and
the price of sugar was at an all-time low due to the
introduction of sugar substitutes. This was the first
MassKara Festival and a time of tragedy.
The Ruins Negros The Ruins is the remains of the ancestral home mansion
Occidental of the family of Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson and Maria
Braga Lacson. It is situated in Talisay, Negros Occidental,
Philippines. The mansion was built in early 1900s and
inspired by Italian architecture. Known variously as the
"Taj Mahal of Talisay", "Taj Mahal of Negros" and "Taj
Mahal of the Philippines"
Mambukal Resort Negros Mambukal Resort is a resort township directly governed
Occidental by the Provincial Government of Negros Occidental. Hot
springs were the first attractions to draw visitors since the
completion of the Ishiwata Bath House in 1927. It enjoys
warm temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius in the
pools, drawn from almost boiling sulfuric water within the
facility.
Panglao Island Bohol Panglao is an island in the north Bohol Sea. Panglao island
is one of the main tourist destinations and includes
several small islands with a lot of attractions to do for
tourists such as scuba diving, island hopping, dolphin
watching, snorkeling, kitesurfing and fishing.
Blood Compact Bohol The Bohol Blood Compact Marker was made by the
Marker National Artist, Napoleon Abueva. It is a life-sized image
of men gathered around a table with Legazpi and
Sikatuna, erected in 2006 by the National Historical
Institute.
Loboc River Bohol The Loboc River is a river in the Bohol province of the
Philippines. It is one of the major tourist destinations of
Bohol.
Chocolate Hills Bohol The Chocolate Hills are a geological formation in the
Bohol province of the Philippines.There are at least 1,260
hills but there may be as many as 1,776 hills spread over
an area of more than 50 square kilometres (20 sq mi).
They are covered in green grass that turns brown during
the dry season, hence the name.
Sandugo Festival Bohol The Sandugo Festival is an annual historical celebration
that takes place every year in Tagbilaran City on the
island of Bohol in the Philippines. This festival
commemorates the Treaty of Friendship between Datu
Sikatuna, a chieftain in Bohol, and Spanish conquistador
Miguel López de Legazpi.
Sto Nino Basilica Cebu The Basílica Menor del Santo Niño de Cebú, commonly
known as Santo Niño Basilica, is a minor basilica in Cebu
City in the Philippines that was founded in 1565. The
oldest Roman Catholic church in the country, it is built on
the spot where the image of the Santo Niño de Cebú was
found during the expedition of Miguel López de Legazpi.
Colon Street Cebu Colon Street is a historical street in downtown Cebu City
that is often called the oldest and the shortest national
road in the Philippines.
Guital Factories Cebu Cebu is also known as cradle of the best guitar makers in
the country. Guitars from Cebu are famous to be durable,
affordable, and carefully and cautiously devised. The
guitar factories are located in Lapu-Lapu City in Mactan
Island. These factories had become one of the tour stops.
Mactan island Cebu Being one of the major tourist islands of Cebu, Mactan
Island boasts of a diverse collection of tourist spots and
attractions. Being a coral island, Mactan offers some of
the best diving, snorkeling, island hopping, jet ski, sailing
and cultural activities of any island in the Philippines.
Mactan Shrine Cebu Mactan Shrine, also known as Liberty Shrine, is a
memorial park on the island of Mactan in Lapu-Lapu City,
Cebu, Philippines. It host two monuments namely the
Magellan Monument, which is dedicated to Portuguese
explorer Ferdinand Magellan and the Lapu Lapu
Monument, a bronze statue which commemorates Lapu
Lapu, a native leader who defeated Spanish soldiers led
by Magellan in the 1521 Battle of Mactan.
Sinulog Cebu The Sinulog-Santo Niño Festival is an annual cultural and
religious festival held on the third Sunday of January in
Cebu City, and on the fourth Sunday of January in
Carmen, Cebu, and is the centre of the Santo Niño
Catholic celebrations in the Philippines. The festival is
considered to be first and Queen of festivals in the
Philippines, with every celebration of the festival routinely
attracting around 1 to 15 million people all over the world
every year.
Kawasan Falls Cebu Kawasan Falls is a multi-layered waterfall system located
in Barangay Matutinao in the town of Badian, Cebu. It is
without doubt the most visited tourist attraction here in
Badian, Cebu.
University of San Cebu The University of San Carlos is a private, Catholic,
Carlos research, coeducational basic and higher education
institution. USC's claims as the "oldest educational
institution or school in Asia" has been a long time subject
of disputes with the University of Santo Tomas which on
the other hand claims to be the "oldest university in Asia".
Apo Island Negros Apo Island has become a popular dive site and snorkeling
Oriental destination with tourists. The island is home to over 650
documented species of fish and estimated to have over
400 species of corals.
Tanon Strait Negros The Tañon Strait Protected Seascape is the largest marine
Oriental protected area in the Philippines. The strait serves as a
marine wildlife reserve that provides grounds for
breeding, feeding and resting to 11 species of marine
mammals.
Siliman Univeristy Negros Silliman Universitys the first American and Protestant
Oriental founded institution of higher learning in the Philippines
and in Asia
Century Old Balete Siquijor This 400-year-old Balete is considered as the oldest and
Tree the biggest in the province. What makes it really mystical
is that a natural spring flows right underneath the tress.
Locals do not know where and why water flows but all
they know is that it is clean and safe.
Butterfly Sanctuary Siquijor Siquijor Butterfly Sanctuary serves as an educational
conservation center that teaches school children about
biodiversity and how to preserve it.
Cang-isok House Siquijor CAng-isok House is the oldest known survigin house in
Siquijor. It is said to be built by a Spanish man named
Mariano Tejano in the mid-1800's. The Cang-isok House
is built to stand on stilts and uses local hardwoods such
as tugas and molave.
Iyusan Rice Biliran A replica of Ifugao ingenuity, the rice terraces symbolizes
Terraces the wise use of land resources and the sufficiency in
staple food production for which Biliran is noted for in the
entirety of Region VIII.
Hudyaka Festival Biliran The annual festival is celebrated through street dancing.
It commemorates the establishment of this picturesque
island as a province.
Church of Eastern Samar This historic structure was witness to the victory of under-
Balangiga and armed Filipino revolutionaries over the mighty American
forces during the Filipino-American War. The three church
Bells bells that were taken by the US Army from the Church as
war trophies after reprisals following the Balangiga
massacre in 1901 was finally returned in 2018, after 117
years.
Homonhon Island Eastern Samar This small island is where Ferdinand Magellan and his
men first set foot on Philippine soil on March 16, 1521.
Kantican Island Eastern Samar Kantican is also known as Perl Island because it is the site
of pearl culture farm. The waters teem with lobsters,
shells, fishes, abalone, and corals.
Embajada Festival Northern This festival has been celebrated annually in Catarman
Samar since 1992 that it was declared an official provincial
festival. It features a reenactment of the Christianization
of the Filipino natives by the Spanish coquistadores.
Biri Island Natural Northern This is perhaps the most beautiful natural formations in
Rock Formations Samar the Philippines. The solid rocks are constantly being
carved by the wind and the waves, turning them into
uniquely-shaped natural sculptures.
Mayaw-Mayaw Samar Mayaw-mayaw is a thanksgiving ritual from pre-Spanish
Ethnic Festival times. Today the celebration is highlighted by a dance
and drama competition, street dancing, and cultural
presentations.
Sohoton Natural Samar The Sohoton Caves and Natural Bridge Park is a protected
Bridge National natural area about 841 hectares and a tourist attraction
within the Samar Island Natural Park. The natural park
Park features caves, subterranean rivers, waterfalls, limestone
formations, thick forest and a natural stone bridge.

Pintados de Leyte Leyte This festival features festive dancers painted to resemble
Festival the tattooed warriors of old.
San Juanico Bridge Leyte The 2.16 km San Juanico Bridge is the longest and most
beautifully designed bridge in the Philippines. It links the
islands of Leyte and Samar, spanning the picturesque San
Juanico Strait, which is considered the narrowest but
most navigable body of water in Eastern Visayas.
Sot. Nino Shrine Leyte The museum showcases the rich culture and heritage of
and Museum the land with its displays of process art objects and
tastefully decorated guest rooms set in various Filipino
motifs.
Limasawa Island Southern Leyte This island boasts of historical markers, wonderful
beaches, cliffs, caves, and spectacular dive sites. This
island is also where Ferdinand Magellan attended the first
Catholic mass in the Philippines on March 31, 1521.
 BICOL REGION

Bicol Region (Region 5) comprises six

provinces, four on the Bicol Peninsula mainland
(the southeastern end of Luzon) – Albay,
Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and
Sorsogon – and the offshore island provinces
of Catanduanes and Masbate. The region's
tourism industry has been revived by the
popularity of Mayon Volcano, the new CamSur
Water Sports Complex, whale shark spotting,
among others, which consequently increased
the number of upscale resorts. Naga City has
its colonial churches, and pilgrimages to Our
Lady of Peñafrancia.

Bicol region is highly volcanic in origin

and part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. Known as
the Bicol Volcanic Arc or Chain, the volcanoes
are the results of the Philippine Sea Plate
subducting under the Philippine Mobile Belt, along the Philippine Trench. Volcanism is
evident by the number of hot springs, crater lakes, and volcanoes that dot the region
starting from Mount Labo in Camarines Norte to the Gate Mountains in Matnog, Sorsogon.

Provinces of Bicol Region

Albay Legazpi City
Camarines Norte Daet
Camarines Sur Pili
Catanduanes Virac
Masbate Masbate City
Sorsogon Sorsogon City

Albay
Albay is a province in the Bicol Region with a capital is the city of Legazpi, the
regional center of the whole Bicol Region, which is located in the southern foothill of
Mayon Volcano. The province was added to the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere
Reserves in March 2016. Albay is s hortened form of the phrase al baybay meaning
‘shore’, referring to the coastal settlement of Swangan, now the port district of Legazpi
City.
Camarines Norte and Sur
Camarines is the plural form of the Spanish word camarin, the term used by the
Spanish to refer to the storage sheds (kamalig) that were abundant in the fertile and
densely populated Bicol River plain. The capital of Camarines Norte is Daet and Camarines
Sur is Pili. In 1636, the province of Camarines was created which was divided in 1829,
creating Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur. They were briefly merged from 1854 to
1857 into Ambos Camarines (ambos is Spanish for "both"). They were merged into Ambos
Camarines once again in 1893. The province was divided into Camarines Norte and
Camarines Sur once again in 1917.

Catanduanes: Abaca Capital of the World

Catanduanes is an island province located in the Bicol Region of Luzon in the
Philippines. It is the 12th-largest island in the Philippines. In the early 1900s, Catanduanes
was a sub-province of Ambos Camarines. Later, it was a sub-province of Albay. It became
an autonomous province in 1945. Catanduanes is a hispanicized and pluralized form of
katanduan, Bikol for "place abundant with tando trees," referring to the abundance of
such trees in the island. Its capital is Virac.

Masbate
Masbate is an island province near the midsection of the nation’s archipelago. Its
provincial capital is Masbate City. The province consists of three major islands: Masbate,
Ticao and Burias. Masbate is at the crossroads of two island groups: Visayas and Luzon.
It is politically part of Bicol Region in the latter. However, from a bio-geographic and
socio-ethno-linguistic perspective, Masbate is grouped in the former. Some early accounts
record the name of the province's main island as Masbat. This may be based on masibát,
a native word for "abundant with lances," perhaps in reference to the island's well-armed
inhabitants; or on masabat, Bikol for "to meet along the way," alluding to the strategic
position of the town (now city) that bears the name, as well as the island named after it,
within old Philippine maritime trade routes.

Sorsogon
Sorsogon is a province in the Philippines located in the southernmost province in
Luzon. Its capital is Sorsogon City at the tip of the Bicol Peninsula and faces the island of
Samar to the southeast across the San Bernardino Strait and Ticao Island to the
southwest. Sorsogueños is how the people of Sorsogon call themselves. Sorsogon is a
hispanicized form of sogsogon, Bikol adjective meaning "wadeable," derived from the
root word sogsog, which means "to wade" or "to ford"; a wadeable river, for example, is
known as salog na sogsogon. The toponym originally referred to the settlement on the
banks of the Salog River, which became the capital of the province upon its establishment
in 1767.