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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" > <channel> <title>RSS Philippines Best Places</title> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/</link> <description>Philippines Best Places</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:26:10 +0300</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>daily</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>Philippines Travel destinations</title> <description>TIME TO VISIT. Which one of these locations will be your next travel adventure? Photo by Joshua Berida The fine, white sand beaches, cerulean waters and stunning landscapes of popular destinations such as Boracay, Bohol, and Cebu ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/philippines_travel_destinations_surigaonon_online_travel.jpg" alt="Cruise | Philippines" align="left" /><p>TIME TO VISIT. Which one of these locations will be your next travel adventure? Photo by Joshua Berida The fine, white sand beaches, cerulean waters and stunning landscapes of popular destinations such as Boracay, Bohol, and Cebu are usually on everyone’s travel lists year-round. These provinces have all the facilities, high-end resorts, world-class restaurants and readily available transport to take you wherever you want to go. But there are many more places in the Philippines to satiate a traveler’s thirst for adventure. Here are just a few: Lake Sebu QUIET. Lake Sebu's residents get food from the lake. Photo by Joshua Berida The seven falls are Hikong Alo, Hikong Bente, Hikong B’Lebel, Hikong Ukol, Hikong Tonok, and Hikong K’Fo-I, all of which arehidden in the forest. Adventurous and outdoorsy travelers will enjoy a trek to get to each one. (READ: 9 spectacular places to visit in Mindanao) If you don’t want to tire yourself trekking, Lake Sebu is home to one of the longest zip lines in the region. Measuring 740m long, fly over the mountains and get a glimpse of Hikong Bente, Hikong K’Fo-I, and Hikong Lowig as you glide through the air for approximately a minute. (READ: Hit the road: Cool off at these 5 PH waterfalls) ZIPPING THROUGH THE AIR. Flying through the air with the mountains and waterfalls beneath us. Photo by Joshua Berida For those who want to relax after an adventurous day, Lake Sebu boasts landscapes of mountains and picturesque lakes with blooming lotuses. The many resorts and guesthouses provide different views of the lakes; rent a kayak for P25 or book a lake cruise with cultural show and lunch for P200. REFLECTION. It was a clear day with the reflection of the skies on the lake. Photo by Joshua Berida LOTUS. Lotuses blooming in the lake create a colorful natural sight. Photo by Joshua Berida The Tbolis or dream weavers call Lake Sebu home; they weave patterns using sap and wood to produce the iconic effect seen in their different handmade products. CULTURAL DANCE. Y'Gas charming the audience on the lake cruise with one of her dances. Photo by Joshua Berida How to get to Lake Sebu: There are direct flights from Manila to General Santos City. Upon arrival, head to Bulaong Bus Terminal and ride bus bound for Marbel, the fare is P83 one-way. Once at the terminal, get on a van that travel to Surallah for P20 one-way. Once you arrive at Surallah, ride a van bound for Lake Sebu for P35 one-way. Once at Lake Sebu, hire a habal-habal or motorcycle for P50 to take you to your chosen accommodation. Quirino RAW APPEAL. The towering rock formations flank the coursing river. Photo by Joshua Berida Heading north will typically take you to places like Baguio, Ilocos, Sagada and Banaue, and this landlocked province in the mountains has plenty of adventures in store for those who visit. The towering rock formations, formed by the push and pull of nature with its curves, sudden drops and ascents, flank the Siitan River where visitors can go tubing. TUBING. One of the eco-tourism activities for visitors. Photo by Joshua Berida After riding down the river, jump off a 15-feet high cliff to cap off the day. FORMATIONS. Nature took centuries to mold the rock formations surrounding the river. Photo by Joshua Berida The sweeping view of the rise and fall of hills, mountains and rock formations as the sun sets on Landingan Viewpoint make the ride through the labyrinthine roads worthwhile. ATOP THE MOUNTAINS. Marvel at an overlooking view of the mountains and river in Landingan View Deck. Photo by Joshua Berida The Aglipay Caves have 37 chambers, 8 of which are open for tourists. The walk, crawl and slithering through widening and narrowing walkways are part of the adventure. Get ready to get dirty, as you have to use your hands, sit down and bend to get through muddy surroundings. CAVING. Go on a subterranean adventure inside the Aglipay Caves. Photo by Joshua Berida This subterranean adventure will reveal rock formations that take on various shapes; only your imagination will limit what you see. Quirino is the destination for travelers looking for adventure, with the many caves, rivers and cliffs this province is ideal for eco-tourism. How to get to Quirino: Bus companies such as GV Florida, Five Star and Northern Luzon Bus Line travel from Metro Manila to Quirino for approximately P500 one-way. Once in Quirino, it is best to rent a jeep for P1500 for the whole day to visit the many attractions. There is a P250 fee for tubing, P25 entrance fee for the cave and a P500 guide fee. Batad DETAILS. Generations carefully carved each terrace to make sure they last. Photo by Joshua Berida A part of the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, Batad’s amphitheater-like fields are a fetching sight, with its unique, striking green color. (READ: 4 Unesco World Heritage Sites Pinoys can visit visa-free) ROOM WITH A VIEW. Guesthouses and restaurants in town provide an excellent view of the amphitheater-like terraces. Photo by Joshua Berida Part of the adventure is getting here. Top-loading a jeep before the saddle point is a common practice; feel the wind blow past you and the sun beating down with an overlooking view of the mountains. TOP LOAD. It's only here where people prefer riding atop a jeep instead of inside it. Photo by Joshua Berida The adventure doesn’t stop there, you have to go on a 30- to 40-minute trek, depending on speed, through rough road and forested sections before you get to town. (READ: Perfect for summer: 8 cool-weather PH destinations) The view of the terraces from one of the restaurants or guesthouses is enough to quench your thirst after a tiring trek. Visitors will get a newfound appreciation for the centuries’ worth of blood, sweat and tears across generations put into the carving and creating of each rice terrace while trekking. The narrow stone and land walkways are just enough for one person to pass through, as one wrong step will lead to a fall into a ravine or a rice paddy. The shifts from ascents to descents test one’s muscles and stamina, but the views from above are worth the trip. A trek to Tappiyah Falls will revitalize tired bodies with its cool waters. Forget about phone signal or Wi-Fi while staying in town; take a few days off detached from the world to enjoy nature. How to get to Batad: There are no direct buses from Manila to Batad; get on a bus bound for Banaue via Ohayami Transit for approximately P450 one-way. From Banaue there is no exact schedule or number of trips to Saddle Point, but expect at least two public jeeps that travel to Batad from Banaue for P50 one-way; alternatively, you can hire a jeep for P1500. Dinagat Islands LOOKS FAMILIAR. The rock formations surrounding Bita-og beach will remind you of the tear-like limestone of the islands of Palawan. Photo by Joshua Berida If you’re looking for 5-star resorts and restaurants that serve cuisine from different parts of the world, you’re in the wrong place. Small guesthouses and carinderias are what you get when you make it to this rarely visited, idyllic town. (READ: From Davao City, make the trip to these 8 beautiful beaches)</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Travel]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTravel/philippines-travel-destinations</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTravel/philippines-travel-destinations</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:26:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Best place to stay in Boracay</title> <description>Oh, Boracay. I don’t even know where to start.. Debauchery: excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures. This pretty much sums up my time in Boracay. When I first set foot on the white sand that made Boracay famous, I had no idea ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/boracays_white_beach_what_its_like.jpg" alt="Activity Volleyball" align="left" /><p>Oh, Boracay. I don’t even know where to start.. Debauchery: excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures. This pretty much sums up my time in Boracay. When I first set foot on the white sand that made Boracay famous, I had no idea that my stay there (or should I say: my behavior?) would be rather scandalous, but if you’re hoping for some juicy stories, I have to disappoint you. I decided to adopt the good ol’ Vegas slogan for this party island paradise: What happens in Boracay stays in Boracay. It will remain on top of my unforgettable travel experiences for a while, that’s for sure.Admittedly though, Boracay and I were off to a bit of a rough start. For the first couple of days on the island, I wasn’t sure if I liked it or not. You might think ‘Look at this view, what’s not to like?‘.Boracay was one of these places where I had a certain image in my head of what it would be like, and this little island was just so different from what I had pictured. I’d been wanting to visit Boracay ever since I first saw photos of this incredible white beach and the stunning colorful sunsets. Posts like this and this that made me add Boracay to list of my dream destinations. The photos I had seen of Boracay evoked a feeling of a tranquil, serene island paradise like I had experienced in Koh Rong or Little Corn Island. So when I arrived in Boracay on a hot night at the end of January, I quickly checked into my hotel and headed straight to the beach, overjoyed to finally be there. What I saw was just not what I had expected. Hundreds of people were strolling up and down a narrow sandy path, lined with restaurant, bars and shops. I was completely unprepared for how busy it was. I am not sure if there is ever a time when Boracay is not busy, or at least less busy, but at the end of January it was crazy how many people there were. It was overwhelming.After recovering from this initial shock, I started my quest to find something to eat, not sure if I should turn right or left. To my left, I saw the huge yellow M sign which belonged to a shiny new and giant McDonald’s. So I headed left (south) instead. Here, I walked by a Subway, and later that night I discovered Johnny Rocket’s, Sbarro, Pizza Hut, Starbucks and other well-known fast food jaunts. I had just never been to a tropical island with so many fast food chains right on the beach, and found it a bit off-putting.The next morning when I woke up and walked down to the beach and I saw this:And I couldn’t help but relax immediately. White Beach is the most famous beach in the Philippines for a reason after all, four kilometers of white sand so soft and powdery that I wouldn’t mind feeling it under my feet every day for the rest of my life. The beach is separated in three divisions, Station 3 in the south, Station 2 in the middle and Station 1 in the north. I knew that the further south or north I would walk, the quieter it would get and the less people I’d encounter. So I started walking towards the northern end and soon enough the beach felt less crowded. This was much more what I had in mind for my beach getaway in Boracay.I had two choices: I could be upset about the crowds or I could simply accept it for what it was and make the best of it. And how can I blame all the people from Taiwan, Korea and China who have such a glorious beach paradise only a short flight away for wanting to enjoy what’s the definition of the perfect tropical beach?When you visit Boracay, you can make it exactly what you want it to be. If you’re looking for solitude and quiet beach time, stay in one of the hotels at the far north end of station 1. If you want to party and be right in the middle of it all, stay in station 2. If you want to do kitesurfing, don’t stay in White Beach at all, but stay on the other side of the island on Bulabog Beach (Boracay is still small enough to get from one side of it to the other it on foot, at least on its narrowest part in the middle of the island).Speaking of party: I must be the only person in the world who didn’t get the memo that Boracay was a party island! Whenever I mentioned I’d been in Boracay after leaving the island, the first question was: ‘Did you party a lot?’. Apparently, Boracay is the Philippine’s party destination, but I was blissfully unaware of that (until I got there).During my stay right in the middle of it all in Station 2, I had all the parties right around me but no one to party with. So I decided to move out of my hotel into a hostel further north towards Station 1. Station 1 meant an emptier beach during day, the hostel meant partying at night. Because I was in the mood to dance and let loose. The beach parties reminded me of my early 20s when I danced until the sun came up on the beaches of Ibiza and I remembered how much I loved these beach parties.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Best Places]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestPlaces/best-place-to-stay-in-boracay</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestPlaces/best-place-to-stay-in-boracay</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:25:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Different beaches in the Philippines</title> <description>Photo credits: Wikipedia.org PINK SAND BEACH in the Philippines? WOW! Whenever somebody mentions a pink sand beach, people will often think of the Pink Sand Beaches of the Out Islands of the Bahamas or the Horseshoe Bay in ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/forest_the_beach_in_philippiines.jpg" alt="The Beach in PHILIPPIINES" align="left" /><p>Photo credits: Wikipedia.org PINK SAND BEACH in the Philippines? WOW! Whenever somebody mentions a pink sand beach, people will often think of the Pink Sand Beaches of the Out Islands of the Bahamas or the Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda. Other than that is located in Santorini, Greece and the Barbuda Island of the Carribean. But will you believe that the Philippines also has its own pink sand beach? Fortunate enough, the Philippines is blessed to have one of the uniquely gorgeous beaches in the world that offers a different hue of sand aside of its hundreds and thousands of tropical beaches with pristine and powder-liked sand bar and clear aquamarine water. Henceforth, it is only waiting to be explored by tourists: The Great Santa Cruz Island. Photo credits: Ms. Roj Braga of Adventuroj.com The Great Santa Cruz Island is one of the rare beaches in the Philippines with unspoiled beauty of a pink sand surrounded by crystal clear turquoise water located in the Hispanic City or The Little Spain of Asia most specifically in Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach Park, Upper Calarian, Zamboanga City. Also, it is one of the protected areas in Region 9 under the Proclamation No. 271 for Marine Life preservation, conservation and protection. A truly hidden paradise where you can enjoy the serenity of the area! The hue of the sand is more likely the same as the cherry blossom type of color which is different from that of the Pink Sands Beach of Harbour Island, part of the Out Islands of the Bahamas that is more on the soft-rosy-hue-type-of-sand. Accordingly, the pink sand beach of the Great Santa Cruz Island is "a coloration effect of pulverized rare Red Organ-pipe Coral (Tubipora Musica) from eons of surf erosion mixed in with the white sand" - TOUCH DOWN: The only way to go to the Island from the City Proper is to coordinate with the Department of Tourism Office of Zamboanga located inside the Lantaka Hotel by the Sea of the Valderrosa Street. Roundtrip cost is roughly about P800.00-P1, 000.00 for the exclusive rental of the motorized boat with Police escorts. Sooner, this pink sand beach will surely be one of the next post-card perfect. Below Photo: A sample of the Red Organ-pipe Coral</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Best Beach]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestBeach/different-beaches-in-the-philippines</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestBeach/different-beaches-in-the-philippines</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:24:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Top tourist Destination In The Philippines</title> <description>1. Cebu (1.615 million) Korean tourists became the top market for the Queen City of the South, comprising 29% of total foreign tourists. Chinese tourists increased by 70% as more charter flights were booked between Cebu and ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/25_must_see_philippine.jpg" alt="25 must-see Philippine" align="left" /><p>1. Cebu (1.615 million) Korean tourists became the top market for the Queen City of the South, comprising 29% of total foreign tourists. Chinese tourists increased by 70% as more charter flights were booked between Cebu and Shanghai, as well as from Guangzhou. 2. Camarines Sur (1.566 million) Better known as CamSur, the province had a dramatic 117.2 % increase in tourists, welcoming an estimated 1.5 million visitors last year. In 2008, more than 720, 000 went wakeboarding at the CamSur Watersports Complex. Events like the First Aqua Fest Celebrity Challenge, Ironman 70.3 Triathlon, International Dragon Boat Competition and Bagasbas Summer Surf gave travelers excellent reasons to visit this tourist spot in the Bicol region. 3. Metro Manila (1.442 million) The opening of 1, 056 new accommodation rooms in hotels improved the tourist activity in the country's busiest region. Last year, 20 cruise liners docked in Manila. Tourist arrivals from these ships marked a 2.24% growth from 17, 516 visitors in 2008 to 17, 908 in the previous year. Intramuros, a famous landmark in Manila, and Tagaytay are the two most-preferred places of visit. If you want a quick escape, rent a Private Pool in Metro Manila. 4. Baguio (770, 187) The summer capital of the Philippines experienced a 20% increase in tourists after the Kabayan mummies discovered the place after the Kabayan mummy burial caves were featured in documentaries on cable. European visitors made up the bulk of visitors to the Cordilleras where Baguio is located. 5. Davao (669, 864) Known for being the home of the country's highest peak, Davao also has visitors flocking to the Eden Nature Park and Crocodile Farm, two of the most popular tourist destinations in the city. 6. Boracay (649, 559) Taiwanese tourists to the island paradise increased by 72% since China Airlines started chartering flights there twice a week. Shanghai Airlines flights from Shanghai and Philippine Airlines flights from Hangzhou also boosted arrivals to Boracay by 26%. 7. Cagayan de Oro (359, 867) The City of White Water Rafting and River Trekking, Cagayan de Oro not only boasts of splendid views but also very warm and hospitable locals. 8. Zambales (323, 271) Three to four hours awa y from Manila, the province has some 170 kilometers of beaches with reefs, diving areas, and surfing spots. The Fiesta Poon Bato (Feast of the Sacred Stone) in January is a religious festival in honor of the Catholic Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, and attracts more than half a million tourists every year. 9. Bohol (313, 317) Home to the world-famous Chocolate Hills, the island also hosts tourist activities like the Ecological, Environmental and Educational Adventure Tour (EAT) in Danao. The program, completely funded by the municipal government, offers mind-blowing experiences like taking a 45-meter plunge over a gorge supported only by a rope harness. There is also a 1.5-kilometer 'Suislide' zipline. Other attractions include caving, river tubing, rappelling, kayaking, and root climbing. Yes, root climbing. 10. Puerto Princesa (268, 942) Upgrades done on the Puerto Princesa International Airport paved way for a 23% increase in foreign travelers and a 21% hike in domestic tourists. Local government efforts to develop eco-tourism has brought more visitors and has made them stay longer.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Tourist]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTourist/top-tourist-destination-in-the-philippines</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTourist/top-tourist-destination-in-the-philippines</guid> <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:24:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Trip Filipino movie</title> <description>1: Oro, Plata, Mata ( Gold, Silver, Death , Peque Gallaga, 1982) Make sure you watch the extraordinary restored and re-mastered version in high definition – it’s hard to believe this classic is over thirty years old. Oro ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/the_most_beautiful_filipino_actresses.jpg" alt="The Most Beautiful Filipino" align="left" /><p>1: Oro, Plata, Mata ( Gold, Silver, Death , Peque Gallaga, 1982) Make sure you watch the extraordinary restored and re-mastered version in high definition – it’s hard to believe this classic is over thirty years old. Oro, Plata, Mata, shot mostly on location on Negros and in Bacolod City, is still the best evocation of the Philippines during World War II. A saga of two rich Filipino families, the film highlights the lives of the wealthy land-owning class in the 1940s and the bloody horrors of war – though most of the fighting takes place among the Filipino protagonists. 2: José Rizal (Marilou Diaz-Abaya, 1998) This grand historical drama follows the life of national hero José Rizal (played by heart-throb Cesar Montano) through a series of flashbacks. It’s a thoughtful movie, alternating between slow-moving, often dream-like segments, and harrowing scenes of violence, garrotting and torture. The lush period sets brilliantly evoke colonial Philippines, while the story is a great primer not just on Rizal, but also the corruption and power of the Catholic Church, and the brutality of the Spanish regime – the friars come across especially badly. Get ready for a weepy ending. 3: Dekada ’70 (Chito Roño, 2002) A film of the acclaimed novel by Lualhati Bautista, tracing the lives of a middle-class Filipino family during martial law under Marcos (1972–1981), mostly through the eyes of female protagonist Amanda Bartolome (Vilma Santos). Filipino acting legend Christopher de Leon also stars. It’s the best way to get a sense of what Marcos really did to the country. 4: Crying Ladies (Mark Meily, 2003) Mark Meily’s poignant comedy about three down-on-their-luck Filipinas who are hired as professional mourners in Manila’s Chinatown is still a hilarious introduction to contemporary Manila: street scenes of Binondo (Chinatown) in all its rich, gaudy glory; the sometimes uneasy mix of Chinese and Filipino communities; sordid affairs and illegitimate children; McDonalds happy meals, gambling, corruption and “videoke”; cadging free rides on “jeepneys”; a mix of Hokkien, Tagalog and English words (sometimes in the same sentence); and the daily struggle to make money. It’s all there. 5: The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros (Auraeus Solito, 2005) This extraordinary, heart-rending story tackles the complex status of homosexuality in the modern Philippines. The set-up is potentially tragic: an effeminate boy lives in the Manila slums with his macho criminal family, and falls in love with a handsome, friendly policeman. The ending is heartbreaking, but in not the way you might expect – a wonderful, clever movie. The soundtrack is provided by Pinoy rock legend Pepe Smith. 6: Serbis ( Service , Brillante Mendoza, 2008). This film is a bawdy and brutally realistic account of a day in the life of a family running a male prostitute service in a film theatre in Angeles City – your opinion of the latter is unlikely to be improved after watching this movie. This shows a seedy – and very real – side of the Philippines: incest, bigamy, unwanted pregnancy, sexual services and a good old-fashioned boil on the bum. It stars indie movie king Coco Martin. If you like this, check out Mendoza’s follow-up, Kinatay (Butchered; 2009). 7: Amigo (John Sayles, 2010) Several Filipino films have been set during the bitterly fought Philippine-American War of 1899-1902 (notably the gritty Sakay, 1993), but this is the most accessible for foreigners, with Chris Cooper featuring as a grizzled US captain charged with “winning hearts and minds” in a Filipino village whilst putting down the local “rebels”. An ominous foreshadowing of the wars in Vietnam and Iraq, and beautifully filmed on the island of Bohol. 8: Noy (Dondon Santos, 2010) This contemporary indie uses real footage of President Benigno Aquino, aka “NoyNoy”, beginning with the death of his beloved mother, Cory, in 2009. The story follows his humble (and fictional) namesake Noy (Coco Martin), as he poses as a journalist commissioned to make a documentary about Aquino’s campaign. The real drama, however, is Noy’s family life, where the themes of poverty and the struggle for survival – and its price – are sensitively portrayed. 9: El Presidente (Tikoy Aguiluz and Mark Meily, 2012) I’d be remiss if I didn’t include this lavish historical drama, the nation’s most expensive movie to date, starring several acting heavyweights – if you only have time to see one Filipino epic, choose this. It explores the life of Emilio Aguinaldo, the first president of the Philippines, and tackles the controversial rift between him and Antonio Luna (Christopher De Leon), and Andres Bonifacio (Cesar Montano). Aguinaldo is played by real-life Laguna governor turned actor Jorge Estregan (aka E.R. Ejercito), and Nora Aunor and Cristine Reyes also star. Shooting took place in Cavite, Laguna, Bulacan and Pampanga. A few other suggestions… While all the above should help to get you in the mood for a trip to the Philippines, it is not a list of the ‘greatest Filipino movies’. For that I’d recommend Gerardo de Leon’s lauded adaptations of the Rizal novels, and the later highly acclaimed art-house works of Lino Brocka and Miguel de Leon. To get a feel for what Filipinos like to watch today – from kitsch and campy romantic comedies to fantasy romps – check out Enteng Ng Ina Mo (2011), Sisterakas (2012), starring comedy vet Vice Ganda, and blockbuster The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin (2011).</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Tourism]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTourism/trip-filipino-movie</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTourism/trip-filipino-movie</guid> <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 10:24:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Best places to stay in Philippines</title> <description>Stay, Stray, Play and Feast: The Best Family Hotel in ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/stay_stray_play_and_feast_the.jpg" alt="Ever forget swimming in their" align="left" /><p>Stay, Stray, Play and Feast: The Best Family Hotel in the</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Best Places]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestPlaces/best-places-to-stay-in-philippines</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestPlaces/best-places-to-stay-in-philippines</guid> <pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:24:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Best places to visit in Philippines</title> <description>When you are on an island, diving underwater is your first instinct. Especially if there are beautiful corals underneath. Listed on UNESCO's heritage site list, this natural park comprises of some great underwater species and ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/top_10_tourist_most_favorite_places.jpg" alt="Banaue Rice Terraces" align="left" /><p>When you are on an island, diving underwater is your first instinct. Especially if there are beautiful corals underneath. Listed on UNESCO's heritage site list, this natural park comprises of some great underwater species and colorful corals. The reef expands to 181 km and is a major spot for marine biodiversity. Green Sea Turtles, Sharks, Dolphins and 360 coral species are some common sightings in these seas. So dive in ! Images for Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park Cebu is the oldest city in the Philippines. Apart from its rich and colorful history, Cebu is known for so many things — the guitars, the food, the churches, the Taoist temple, the nightlife, and a lot more. Getting to Cebu is very easy because of the numerous flights from Manila and other Philippine and international airports. Cebu has an international airport so it’s easy to get to this place. It also has ports where passenger vessels bring people to and from any part of the archipelago. Images for Cebu City A must-see in Cebu is the Magellan’s Cross, the one erected by the Spaniards during their arrival. Magellan’s Cross is called as such because it is the original wooden cross that Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan planted when he arrived in Cebu. Because of the effects of time, weather and other external factors, it could not be avoided that the wooden cross would be subject to wear and tear. To preserve this historic landmark, the original cross was cast with wooden planks.This landmark is relevant to the Filipinos because it signified the locals’ conversion to Christianity. Because of the arrival of the Spaniards, the Philippines has become a significant mover in the Christian faith. In fact, the country remains to be the only Catholic nation in Asia. Images for Magellan's Cross The old Sto. Nino cathedral, which houses the old relic of Santo Nino, said to be the original statue given by the Spaniards to the Cebuana queen. Locals and believers from other towns, islands and countries flock to the Cathedral to visit the Sto, Niño which is also a miraculous one. During its feast day, usually celebrated with a Sinulog Festival every first month of the year, people would paint themselves black to symbolize the early Filipino aborigines, known as Negritos or Aetas. A figure of the child Jesus is paraded in the main streets of Cebu hyped with some street dancing. Images for Sto. Niño Sto. Domingo is a town in Albay named after its patron Saint Dominic of Guzman. This scenic town is known for its black sand beaches and the grandeur of the view of the Albay Gulf. Although Sto. Domingo is only a small town, it is a place that has been wonderfully planned. The Cathedral sits at the heart of the town and surrounding it are the public market, the public plaza and the school. Images for Sto.Domingo Albay is not a usual tourist destination. Located at the Bicol peninsula, about 460 km or 287 miles south of capital Manila, there are so many things that remain undiscovered in Albay. Albay came from the word Albaybay which meant “by the bay”. The first thing people picture when in Albay is the cone-shaped Mayon volcano which remains to be a beauty whether it’s in its active or dormant mode. Images for Albay Cagsawa Ruins today is reminiscent of a church that once gave refuge to people from the wrath of the Mayon Volcano. To date, only the church bell tower was left which now becomes a popular foreground in many Mayon pictures. Tourists now flock at the ruins to personally view the majestic Mayon and Cagsawa. Large rocks are also scattered at Cagsawa. They are evidence of the fury that Mayon once displayed. The National Museum there preserves the life of people before the Mayon eruption in the 19th century. Images for Cagsawa Ruins If you are the type who wants some time alone for yourself, you can take a long trip to Caramoan in Camarines Sur. Caramoan became famous when the French franchise of the Survivor TV series filmed one of its seasons here. Despite its shot to fame, life in this town is still laid-back and slow. Images for Camarines Sur Dapitan is known to be the place of exile of the Filipino national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal. There’s no debate why he chose this serene city. There are beautiful beaches, with Dakak as the most famous private resort located in the area. It has a cove that provides a bit of privacy and various amenities to keep guests entertained and relaxed.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Best Places]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestPlaces/best-places-to-visit-in-philippines</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestPlaces/best-places-to-visit-in-philippines</guid> <pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:21:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Philippines Travel visa</title> <description>The visa application requires the personal appearance of visa applicant. An applicant of minor age (younger than 18 years) must be accompanied by a parent or the legal guardian. Applications for infants (age two years and ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/boracay_3d2n_with_tours_boracay_haven.jpg" alt="Offers special rates at the" align="left" /><p>The visa application requires the personal appearance of visa applicant. An applicant of minor age (younger than 18 years) must be accompanied by a parent or the legal guardian. Applications for infants (age two years and younger) can be lodged by a parent; the infant does not have to be brought to the Consulate. Travel agents may lodge the visa application on behalf of the traveler. In such cases, the accomplished visa application form and passport photograph must be noted by a Justice of the Peace and the visa fee payment must be in the form of a postal money order. The travel agent must arrange for the collection of the traveler’s passport. In cases where distance makes it difficult for the applicant to travel to the Consulate, the visa application may be lodged by mail. In such cases, the accomplished visa application form and passport photograph must be noted by a Justice of the Peace, the visa fee payment must be in the form of a postal money order, and a self-address Registered Post envelope must be provided by the sender. The requirements for the application for a 9(A) temporary visitor’s tourist visa are the following: 1. Passport with a minimum validity of six months beyond applicant's intended date of departure from the Philippines; 2. Duly accomplished Visa Application Form signed by the applicant. If the applicant is a minor, the application must be signed by either parent; 3. One (1) passport-size photograph of the applicant; 4. Photocopy of applicant’s confirmed flight booking, itinerary or airline ticket 5. A none refundable visa fee. to be paid either in cash or postal money order payable to the “Philippine Consulate General in Sydney”. 6. The Consulate may require other documents to confirm certain circumstances relating to the applicant’s stay in the Philippines; • Note: If applying by mail, a Justice of the Peace must certify that the signature and photo in the accomplished application form are those of the applicant. The applicant must enclose a self-addressed Express Post or Registered Post envelope which will be used to return the applicant’s passport; • Note: Children below 15 years of age traveling to the Philippines unaccompanied by a parent must secure an from the Consulate. Upon arrival at the airport in the Philippines, the accompanying adult will submit this Affidavit to the immigration authorities and obtain a Waiver of Exclusion Ground (WEG) . Fees will apply. Visitors wishing to stay beyond the authorized 59 days may apply for an Extension of Stay at any office of the Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines before the 59 days run out. Visa extension fees will apply.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Travel]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTravel/philippines-travel-visa</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTravel/philippines-travel-visa</guid> <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:21:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Philippines.com</title> <description>Current Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mar Roxas is the Liberal Party’s official candidate for the 2016 Presidential Elections. That has always been the plan or promise made to Roxas by his ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/palawan_islands_four_spots_for_a.jpg" alt="Philippines.com" align="left" /><p>Current Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mar Roxas is the Liberal Party’s official candidate for the 2016 Presidential Elections. That has always been the plan or promise made to Roxas by his party-mates so he would agree to step aside and postpone his own plans to run for the Presidency back in 2010 to give way to then Senator Benigno Simeon (BS) Aquino. You can call it a twist of fate or bad luck but while the death of the country’s so-called “democracy icon” and former President Cory Aquino in 2009 catapulted the son BS Aquino to the most powerful position in the country, it was the beginning of the end for Roxas’s dreams to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps and become the country’s next President. At that time, many saw Roxas’s move to give way to BS Aquino as a sign of weakness or lack of conviction. For if he truly had a vision and plan for the country, he would not have easily given up running just because his party-mates thought BS Aquino had more chances of winning. A man with conviction would have found it unacceptable that his party-mates had asked someone who was reluctant and someone without any platform to run for the Presidency. Compromise is the word that comes to mind when I think of Mar Roxas. He doesn’t mind compromising his own principles for his own ambition. This was also evident in the way he handled the Mamasapano massacre of 44 government special action forces officers by members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. Despite being excluded by BS Aquino from Oplan Exodus – an operation that involved the arrest of foreign and local terrorists suspects by elite forces of the Philippine National Police who were under his jurisdiction, Roxas kept his real thoughts to himself and went along with the excuse that the clash was simply a “misencounter”. Like I said before, for someone who was kept out of the loop of a major operation, Roxas acted strangely forgiving of BS Aquino and seemed to have moved on very quickly from the “oversight” even when a video of him being briefed by SAF head Director Getulio Napeñas for the first time about the tragedy obviously upset him. Some expected Roxas to resign from his DILG post as a statement of indignation but it was apparent that he didn’t want to speak ill of the President or do something that would “anger” BS Aquino for fear of losing what he thinks is a valuable endorsement from the incumbent in the next Presidential election. In other words, the Mamasapano tragedy also exposed Roxas’s desperation, which is quite pathetic to say the least. A lot of people have been wondering why Roxas still wanted BS Aquino’s endorsement in the first place. An endorsement from BS Aquino, who has become some sort of a lame duck in the twilight of his term, won’t make a difference to his low popularity ratings in the Presidential polls. Besides, it’s not like the voters still believe in “Daang Matuwid” or Straight Path slogan. Some people think the path is leading the country exactly to where the previous administrators had gone before. This is evident in the way patronage politics in government is still holding the country backward. It’s not like BS Aquino can transfer what they claim is the “Cory magic” to any member of the Liberal Party, especially Roxas. It’s not transferrable and whatever magic they think they still possess, is gone. He may have been “anointed” as BS Aquino’s successor but Roxas is on his own in dealing with the people’s perception of him. Here are some of the reasons why I think it would be hard for Roxas to fix his bad image to the voting public and therefore, hard to win the Presidency in 2016: 1. Mar Roxas doesn’t have the “it” factor . In the Philippines, the “it” factor is whatever it is that appeals to the emotional crowd. To win the crowd, you need some kind of story the audience can cling on to. It’s either you are grieving, an orphan or a rags-to-riches story. In the case of BS Aquino for example, it was the death of his mother Cory Aquino that endeared him to the crowd. Roxas just doesn’t have that something that would appeal to emotion. He also tries too hard to get people to like him but ends up coming across as fake or not genuine in his attempt to “care” for them. His public relations stunts showing him doing what is supposed to be his staff’s job like directing traffic only proves he is not good at delegating and doesn’t trust his men to do the right thing. 2. Mar Roxas is not his own man . As evident in the way he handled the Mamasapano tragedy, he is prepared to hide the truth even in the face of injustice just to avoid any conflict with whoever he thinks can help him achieve his goal – BS Aquino and his allies. Likewise, Roxas doesn’t mind being tossed around and left in the dark by his own party mates even after he “sacrificed” his own ambition to keep the Liberal Party in power. 3. Mar Roxas is hot headed and cannot handle stress well. A few incidents have been recorded of Roxas getting frazzled and incoherent under stress. First, there was one where he reduced himself to arguing with CNN’s foreign correspondent Andrew Stevens during the height of super typhoon Yolanda about the number of uncollected body bags left on the road. Next was the video of Roxas berating Tacloban City Mayor Alfred Romualdez about the “requirements” the Mayor had to abide by before the central government can provide help to the devastated town. The footage provided enough proof that Roxas is not fit to be in a position of power. His penchant for insisting he is right even when he is wrong can spell disaster for the country. Aside from those mentioned, Roxas was caught swearing at a rally against former President Gloria Arroyo back in 2008 – something conservatives think is behavior unbecoming of a Presidential candidate. 4. Mar Roxas is married to Korina Sanchez — a potential gaffe machine . Who can forget the time Korina earned the ire of CNN’s Anderson Cooper during the height of super typhoon Yolanda? Cooper challenged Korina to go to Tacloban after she criticized the foreign correspondent for supposedly reporting inaccurately about the situation in Tacloban. It was not surprising that majority sided with Cooper since Korina was reporting the news from the studio while Cooper was reporting from ground zero – a more realistic vantage point. More importantly, Korina behaved unprofessionally when she used her position in the media to defend her husband DILG head Roxas against criticism from the international news organization that rescue operations were very slow. That was just one faux pas of many others and there are quite a number of them. Unfortunately, Korina comes across as someone who cannot put her own emotion under control and could prove a public relations liability for her husband over the course of his term if he becomes president. Roxas’s supporters say he has “integrity”. Clearly, they are simply talking about the way he deals with his own allies. Sure, Roxas can be loyal to people who are on his side the way fraternity brothers are obliged to be loyal to each other no matter what. Unfortunately for others outside of his circle, Roxas can be as tough as the nail he used to fix that school chair in one of his PR stunts. To put it another way, Roxas can be nice to deal with if your name is Aquino but a bully if your name is Romualdez.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Best Places]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestPlaces/philippinescom</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesBestPlaces/philippinescom</guid> <pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:20:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> <item> <title>Travel online Philippines reviews</title> <description>Shutterstock.com Booking travel online offers lots of perks — the ability to compare prices and scour online reviews among them — but it also comes with some risks. And recently, certain scams that target consumers booking ...</description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<img src="/img/dive_hub_antulang_negros_island_philippines.jpg" alt="Dive-Hub-Antulang" align="left" /><p>Shutterstock.com Booking travel online offers lots of perks — the ability to compare prices and scour online reviews among them — but it also comes with some risks. And recently, certain scams that target consumers booking travel online have been popping up more and more. SiteJabber.com — a website that was partially funded by the National Science Foundation, where consumers review online businesses — analyzed data for MarketWatch to look at what types of travel complaints were popping up most this year among consumers who booked their travel online. Founder Jeremy Gin says that he’s seeing “significantly more” complaints about something he calls the bait-and-switch, where consumers think they’re getting one thing and end up getting another. “This kind of practice has been around forever, but it seems to be amping up, ” he says. To be sure, sometimes consumers may feel like they’ve gotten the bait-and-switch trick, when in fact it’s that they simply didn’t read the fine print or understand the terms. And not all online reviews of online travel agencies are accurate. Still, Gin says that the concentration of such a high number of complaints about certain bait-and-switch-type issues may mean there’s something shady — sometimes legal and shady, and sometimes not legal at all — going on with some online travel booking sites. Here are four of the issues he says are on the rise. 1. We have no record of your booking travel. This happens when a third-party site claims to have booked travel and takes a consumer’s money in payment for that, but the hotel or airline has no record of them having done this. While this is rare (and usually illegal) it’s happening more often this year than last year, says Gin. How to become a Google Trekker (3:18) Google’s foot-powered Trekker debuted in Hong Kong this month, leaving the Street View car behind, to go off-road to map the island’s trails. Tobias Reeuwijk suits up to test the tech and tells us how we can apply to be trekkers, too.</p>]]></content:encoded> <category><![CDATA[Philippines Travel]]></category> <link>http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTravel/travel-online-philippines-reviews</link> <guid isPermaLink="true">http://fayettevilletourism.com/PhilippinesTravel/travel-online-philippines-reviews</guid> <pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:20:00 +0000</pubDate> </item> </channel></rss>If you would like to create a banner that links to this page (i.e. this validation result), do the following:
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