Tuesday, July 19, 2011

360° View of Banaue Rice Terraces


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Banaue Rice Terraces
also called Payew, are 2000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the "Eighth Wonder of the World". It is commonly thought that the terraces were built with minimal equipment, largely by hand. The terraces are located approximately 1500 meters (5000 ft) above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometers (about 4000 square miles) of mountainside. They are fed by an ancient irrigation system from the rainforests above the terraces. It is said that if the steps are put end to end it would encircle half the globe. - Wikipedia

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

360° View of Pine Forest at Villa Verde Trail





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Panorama by: Rommel BundalianPilipinas Sierra exploration team traverses the Caraballo Mountains from Sta. Fe in Nueva Vizcaya to Sta. Maria in Pangasinan via the historic Villa Verde Trail.

Monday, June 6, 2011

M4 Sherman Tank: A World War II Icon at Imugan Nueva Vizcaya / Pangasinan Boundary


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Sherman Tank - 360° View of Sherman Tank at Barangay Malico - Nueva Vizcaya / Pangasinan boundary. Long 120.855869 and Lat 16.168469 - about 1200 MASL

360° View Imugan Falls - Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya


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IMUGAN FALLS is a 35-foot spring waterfalls flowing between two mountains. The falls is about seven kilometers from the national highway, and about a kilometer hike from Imugan Proper.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Davao Wild Water Adventure



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Davao Wild Water Adventure is here to promote water sports particularly whitewater rafting with the Davao River as its playground. We aim to promote Eco-tourism, to bring people closer to nature, to the river. We aim to create awareness most specially about our river. We aim to lead in the practice of safety in water sports. We aim to serve people in providing them an opportunity to experience the magnificent ride into the mighty Davao River. - http://waterrafting.psdgroupph.com/

Monday, April 25, 2011

360° View of Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao Statue at MOA


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Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao statue at SM Mall of Asia


A 10-foot bronze statue of Filipino boxing superstar Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao together with the 8-foot bronze statues of a farmer, construction worker, nurse and a teacher were recently unveiled at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA).
The art installation called “Hardworking Filipinos” were sculpted by award-winning Filipino artist Fred Baldemor. It is a tribute to hardworking Filipino men and women all over the world.


Saturday, April 23, 2011

360° View of Anawagin Cove Zambales



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Anawagin Cove Zambales

The Anawangin Cove is by far the most popular destination for campers and beach goers alike. Just the mention of the name Zambales will ring a bell for those who have gone to the cove that a trip to Pundaquit is never complete without feeling Anawangin’s mixture of volcanic ash and white sand beneath your feet.
Anawangin is the nearest cove from the town proper of Pundaquit. It also is currently the most visited and developed amongst its neighboring coves. Owned by a local family who also lives in Pundaquit, they make sure that the place is well maintained and the shores are regularly cleaned by it’s caretakers.




Tuesday, April 12, 2011

360° View of Pearl Farm Beach, Island Garden City of Samal, Davao del Norte, Philippines


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Panorama by: Rommel BundalianPearl Farm Beach, Davao, Philippines
In the idyllic islands of Samal & Malipano,
The Pearl Farm Beach Resort
is a former cultivation farm for luxurious south sea pearls.
Now, it continues its essence of prime luxury
as a premier destination resort of Fuego Hotels
and as a perfect hideaway for those
in search of blissful retreat.
http://www.pearlfarmresort.com/

Monday, March 14, 2011

360° View of Bangui Windmills - Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines


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The Bangui Windmills are located in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. The windmills, officially referred to as the NorthWind Bangui Bay Project, were a project by the NorthWind Development Corporation as a practice renewable energy sources and to help reduce the greenhouse gases that cause global warming. The project is the first “Wind Farm” in the Philippines consisting of wind turbines on-shore facing the South China Sea and considered to be the biggest in Southeast Asia. - wikipilipinas.org

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

360° View of Taal Volcano from Mt. Maculot, Cuenca Batangas


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Rockies, Mt. Maculot, Cuenca Batangas
Mt. Maculot is one of the famous destinations for hikers here in Batangas. Located at the heart of Cuenca Batangas, this mountain has been featured in several magazines and TV shows countrywide.
The climb is actually not that easy but it is worth the effort because the mountain’s summit promises a breath taking vista of the famous Taal Lake. The calm and serene surroundings when on the top of Maculot is certainly a complete getaway from the stressful environs of the city.
- http://www.wowbatangas.com

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

360° View of Heritage Village in Vigan, Ilocos Sur UNESCO’s World Heritage Site


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Heritage Village in Vigan, Ilocos Sur UNESCO’s World Heritage Site
The Vigan Heritage Village is a town in Vigan, Ilocos Sur that is considered the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. In November 1999, it was placed on the World Heritage List commemorating its cultural significance. - wikipilipinas

360° View of Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte - UNESCO’s World Heritage Site



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Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte - UNESCO’s World Heritage Site
The San Agustin Church, or more commonly known as the Church of Paoay, is located in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. With its lavish exterior and exotic gables, this 18th century work of art is now considered as one of the Philippines foremost example of Baroque architecture.- www.allphilippines.com

Monday, January 10, 2011

360° View of Fort Santiago, Manila, Philippines


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Fort Santiago
(Spanish: Fuerte de Santiago Tagalog: Moog ng Santiago) is a defense fortress built for Spanish conquistador, Miguel López de Legazpi. The fort is part of the structures of the walled city of Intramuros, in Manila, Philippines. José Rizal, the Philippines' national hero, was imprisoned in the fort before his execution in 1896. the site features, embedded onto the ground in bronze, his final footsteps representing the walk from his cell to the location of the actual execution.

360° View of Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines


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Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines

Rizal Park is an urban park situated in the heart of the city of Manila, Philippines. It is at the northern end of Roxas Boulevard, overlooking Manila Bay.

Rizal Park's history began in the early 18th century during the Spanish rule. While Manila's social and business activities were confined within Intramuros, a small area just south of the walls was cleared to prevent sneak attacks from the patriotic natives. The area was shaped like a small moon (lunette) and thus was named Luneta. The Park was also called Bagumbayan (English: New Town) in Spanish colonial era, and later known as Luneta.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

360° View of Haring Bato - Mt. Maria Makiling


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MT. MARIA MAKILING (Haring Bato)
Maria Makiling is a guardian of the mountain, responsible for protecting its bounty and thus, is also a benefactor for the townspeople who depend on the mountain's resources. In addition to being a guardian of the mountain, some legends also identify Laguna de Bay - and the fish caught from it - as part of her domain. It is often said that Mount Makiling resembles the profile of a woman, said to be Maria herself. This phenomenon is described as true from several different perspectives, so there is no single location associated with this claim. The mountain's various peaks are said to be Maria's face and two breasts, respectively, and her hair cascades downwards a gentle slope away from her body. - From Wikipedia

Sunday, January 2, 2011

The Famous Sand Bar in Camiguin Island and Mt. Hibok-Hibok in 360° View


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White Island Sand Bar
is a sandbar of powdery white sand about two kilometers with no vegetation, no trees, and no shade except for small huts recently added. The sandbar can only be enjoyed during the morning low tide since it disappears under the sea in the afternoon when the tide is high. It is surrounded by crystal clear blue waters of the sea with the volcanic peaks of the island in the background. From the mainland of Camiguin Island, at barangay Yumbing of Mambajao, it is only a ten-minute boat ride on a native outrigger boat.

Fisherman's Tent - 360° View White Island - Camiguin Island


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White Island
Two kilometers off the coast of Agoho, Mambajao is the Camiguin's popular sand bar. At times it is in the shape of the letter C, sometimes the letter I, depending on the ocean tide. It has the picturesque Mount Hibok-Hibok and Old Vulcan as its backdrop. It is ideal for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling.