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One finds interesting things to do with the geography of the Philippines.  People have fond ways and means to do business, earn a living and travel with the unique land formations and the rolling mountains, hills and valleys that characterize this tropical archipelago of Southeast Asia.The map shows different terrains, forests, farms, plains, plateaus and fields that are favorable for fun activities, crops and human habitat.  A further look at the topography of the Philippines makes people immediately marvel at the more than seven thousand islands that comprise this country.  With a land area consisting of 115,831 square miles, the Philippines has become the cultural center point for barter and trade during the early years and even during recent times.  It has also become the place where US bases once dwelled because it is a strategic military location during times of war. 

Mountains, hills, volcanoes, and plateaus are the most noticeable land features of the Philippines.Apart from these, there are also caves, trenches, and coastlines.  The three biggest islands –Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao – are the three main islands of the Philippines where most of the population reside.  The land layout of the Philippines is very much filled with trees and wild life.  Man has found ways to enjoy the land formations in different ways such as mountain climbing, cliff jumping, bungee jumping, skydiving, dirt bike riding, big foot riding, rope rappelling, tree climbing, mountain tunnel sliding, race and relay vehicular and motorbike games, and cable car riding.The view from above these land treasures is impressive and breathtaking, and the sky seems so near with each wind blow. 

In the areas of livelihood and business, the plains and fields provide the areas for agricultural possibilities. Farmers and genetic crop and animal engineers continuously look for the best means to produce food and raise livestock.  For land developers, they look for flat areas wherein they can build houses for them to sell and real estate people are having a heyday in the Philippines because there are a lot of people looking for property.  For the extremists, they can have their abode on the top of a cliff, side of a mountain, or on the surface of a beach.  The possibilities are endless.  It all depends on the creativity of the builder.     

The land forms of the Philippines must be preserved and conserved if our children will still see the beauty of the Philippines.  Illegal logging and irresponsible mining practices have lead to the death of several wide area forests already.  Wild life is very much affected with the kaingin way of flattening wide expanse of flora and fauna.Businessmen and land developers are the common culprits in doing these destructive acts against nature’s land and soil resources.  The trees and plants serve as the food and habitat of the wild animals.  Without these, they would lose their homes, their food and die.  Land forms also contain different minerals, and miners have a fiesta gathering these important minerals and precious rocks.  The geography of the Philippines is really one of the Filipino’s national treasures and the call to take care of the land should be heard by the world.

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Forming part of the Philippine archipelago is Luzon, Philippines. This is the biggest amongst the over 7,000 islands in the country. This is also considered as the political and the economic center of the country since the country’s capital, Manila is located in the island. The financial district of Makati is also located in the island. A number of industrial zones are also located in the island and the presence of these important zones and cities make the island the leading island in the Philippines. The other two main islands in the country are Visayas and Mindanao.

What is referred to as Luzon is actually an island group that will also include the following small islands:

. Batanes

. Babuyan groups of islands

. Catanduanes

. Marinduque

. Masbate

. Romblon

. Mindoro

The island of Luzon measures 104,688 square kilometers thus making this island as the world’s 15th largest island. The island is also considered as the fifth most populous island in the world. The island is framed by the South China Sea in the west, the Philippine Sea to the east and to the north of the island is the Luzon Straight. The shape of the island looks like a rectangle and the peninsula of the Bicol Region protrudes to the southeast. The island is home to many mountains and mountain ranges. The northern part of the island hosts the largest mountain range in the country, the Cordillera Central. Mount Pulag is also located in the island. The longest river of the country, the Cagayan River is located in the island too. The island group of Luzon is divided into eight regions.

The eight regions in the Luzon island include:

. Ilocos Region or Region I

. Cagayan Valley or Region II

. Central Luzon or Region III

. CALABARZON or Region IV A

. MIMAROPA or Region IV B

. Bicol Region or Region V

. Cordillera Administrative Region and;

. National Capital Region

Region I comprises the provinces of Ilocos Norte and Sur, La Union and Pangasinan. The administrative center of the region is San Fernando City in La Union. A noteworthy city in the region is the city of Vigan since the city is considered as the oldest surviving Spanish colonial city in the country. Ilokano and Pangasinense is the two important languages in the region. Region II is also located at the northeastern part of the island and the region includes the islands of Batanes and Babuyan. The provinces found in the region are Isabela, Cagayan, Batanes, Nueva Viscaya and Quirino. The regional seat of the region is the city of Tuguegarao.

Region III is known for its almost flat land resources thus making the are well-suited to rice farming. In fact, rice farming is the main industry in the region. The region also plays host to two of the country’s special economic zones. The city of San Fernando in Pampanga is considered as the center of the region. Other provinces in the region aside from Pampanga are Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales. Languages utilized in the region are Tagalog and Kapampangan. Region IV-A is also called CALABARZON and this is one of the newest regions created in the country. This region will include the provinces of Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon. The administrative center is Manila, though others are saying that Lucena is the administrative city. Manila is part of the National Capital Region. Region IV-B is MIMARO and this stands for Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon and Palawan. The administrative center of the region is in Calapan.

Region V is known as Bicol Region and the administrative center of the region is Legazpi, City. The Bicol Peninsula also encompasses the islands of Masbate and Catanduanes. The Cordillera Administrative Region or the CAR is situated on the northern part of the island and this was made in 1989. The region comprises the provinces of Abra, Benguet, Apayao, Ifugao, Kaligna and Mountain Province. The city of Baguio is its administrative center. The island of Luzon Philippines is also place of the National Capital Region and this host the country capital, Manila. The region is also known as Metropolitan Manila and home to close to 10 million people.

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Philippines Tourist spots such as the eighth wonder of the world Banaue Rice Terraces in Benguet, Hundred Islands in Pangasinan, Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Intramuros in Manila Philippines, Taal Lake and Taal Volcano in Tagaytay, and Burnham Park in Baguio are just some of the many destinations you can visit. You’ll surely find whatever fancies you, your budget and your preferences.

Listed below are some of the beautiful tourist destinations of the Philippines:

Banaue Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordillera’s

Banaue rice terraces is a mand-made engineering marvel that is referred to as “the eighth wonder of the world.” Inscribed in the World Heritage List of the UNESCO, it is a living testimony to man’s genius. Ancient Ifugao’s turned the rugged terrain of the Cordilleras into a continuing source of sustenance.

Puerto Galera, Mindoro Island

Puerto Galera is an ideal place to do island-hopping from Luzon or a place to laze on pristine white sands and clear, warm water. The most popular beaches for swimming are White beach and Tamaraw Beach, while beaches near Sabang have best facilities for coral-cruising. For more tranquility try Big and Small Laguna Beaches. Puerto Galera also offers excellent inland nature walks.

Camiguin

Camiguin, which rhymes with “come again,” has been regarded as the most beautiful island in the Philippines. As such, it is also referred to as the Philippines’ “Garden of Eden.” The occurrence of a number of magnificent waterfalls that form both hot and cold springs is only one of the many attractions of this island-paradise. The topography is unmistakably tropical but the ambience is uniquely occidental. Camiguin is sure to mesmerize anyone who visits with the itch to be back again soon.

Dakak

Dakak Park Beach Resort is located on the sunny white beachfacing the exotic turquoise Sulu Sea. The private beach that measures 750 meter is blanketed with pure powdery white sand. Natural spring water and tumbling waterfalls feed the resort’s two pools, whilst the ultimate hideaway is provided at a private open-air jacuzzi where youcan relax in the sauna and whirlpool amidst an atmosphere of blissful solitary refinement.

Honda Bay, Palawan, Philippines

Despite its outstanding natural beauty, Palawan’s islands have been one of the least developed holiday destinations in Southeast Asia. Non-commercialism has made the province of Palawan very special. It is becoming more famous for international adventurers and divers. Honda Bay is the perfect place for sun seekers and snorkellers because it has several islets including Cannon Island, Bat Island and Starfish Island, with fine white sand beaches, coral reefs breaking crystal clear water onto empty. Its blue cool waters are dotted with islets that assure one of a pure-pleasure experience. Honda Bay is sure to leave a lasting thought because from the snorkeling in its crystal clear waters to island hopping within its enclaves or simply conducting a picnic in the fine sand of its beach areas.

El Nido, Palawan

Dominated by towering marble cliffs that are homes to a number of tropical birds, El Nido is the source of one of the most delectable soups specially found in Chinese restaurants – the Nido Soup. This soup consists mainly of the bird nests that abound in the area. But El Nido is more than this. It prides itself in having the most beautiful seascapes in the province of Palawan, known as the country’s last frontier. Because of its utter splendor, it has also been called the island of the gods – heaven on earth, that is El Nido.

Malapascua Island, Cebu

This tiny island, situated at the northeast tip of Cebu Island, is relatively new to the international market, but already rates highly on the the list of world’s best beaches - some say it is the new Boracay. This has also become a major dive centre, famous for the crowds of thresher sharks using the marine highway between Cebu and Leyte islands.

Mactan Island

Lying in the heart of Cebu is the island of Mactan. This tropical-island adventure endowed with an array of colors – from its beach, resorts, nightlife, hotels, music, drinks, food – will ensure to spice up every guest.

Pagudpud

In the Northern part of the Philippines is a beach reputed to have the longest contiguous white sand with mighty waves and strong winds that can compare to Hawaii. Wind and wave surfing are the outstanding activities that Pagudpud beach offers its very discriminating clientele. Not to mention the fascinating views, white sand and clear blue waters. Pagudpud promises its visitors a magnificent experience in a secluded paradise.

Panglao, Bohol

Panglao is a perfect for a great dive and beach holiday. It is a small island on the Philippines southwest of the bigger island, Bohol. On the southern beach of Panglao there are numerous resorts that line up on the beach. Bohol, is just across Cebu, famous for its strangely bumpy Chocolate Hills scenery. It is becoming more popular as the region’s best beach destination, with superb white sand and some world class diving sites, mostly on the adjacent little island of Panglao.

Pearl Farm, Davao

Pearl Farm is located in the Samal Island off the coast of Davao City, Southern Philippines. The premier beach resort, which lies in the pristine island of Samal, used to be a pearl farm. There thousands of white-lipped oysters, transported form the Sulu Sea, were once cultivated for their pink, white, and gold pearls. At present, beach lovers all over the world visit this first-class beach resort for its panoramic landscape and seascape, and white sand bringing with them the memory of a lifetime – a soothing private retreat in a tropical seventh heaven.

Puraran Beach, Catanduanes Island

Catanduanes Island lies in the Pacific Ocean just off Luzon and is one of the Philippines’ major surf venues. Puraran Beach’s white sand is very alluring, but currents can be hazardous during the surfing season. There are also other white sandy beaches like Pamangal Beach near San Andres town or Igang Beach.

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According to the LGU, the province’ administrators are known to be development-oriented and these public administrators steer the province to economic growth and development. Reason three relates to the presence of economic zones in the province. The province of Cebu plays host to nine economic zones. Reason four relates to the fiscal management. According to the provincial government, the province is known for its good fiscal management and the province is one of the leading lights when it comes to assets and cash in bank. And lastly, this province ranks 1st because of the unity present in the province. These are the listed reasons why Cebu, Philippines according to the provincial government as the leading province in the country.

Cebu boasts a rich history

But this is not only the things that make the province unique. The province of Cebu has a very long history as well, and it is considered as one of the oldest provinces in the country. In fact, the history of the province goes way beyond 400 years ago and this started when the island was made as a province when the colonization of the Spaniards was just starting. And even before the arrival of the Spaniards, the province of Cebu was already active in its trade with neighboring provinces and islands. The island was in fact known as the center of trade in Southern Philippines as it dealt with the traders from many countries like China, India, Malaysia, Japan, Burma and other parts of the continent. And even before the arrival of the Spaniards, Cebu Philippines has already established its social structure. The province has roughly 3 million people and the language used is Cebuano. English is widely used too mostly in business transactions and this language is also understood by majority of the population. The province is known for many interesting travel destinations.

Here is a listing of some of the famous destinations in the province:

• Argao. The main attraction of the town includes the public stone buildings that date back many centuries ago and one of its main attractions is the Rococo-Baroque church of the St. Michael Archangel. There is also a man-made Riverstone Castle and this was entirely built from stones.
• Badian. Badian is known for its white sand beaches and a must visit for travelers.
• Bantayan Island. This is also known for its clear blue waters and its fine white beaches. This is the place to be for tourists and travelers during Holy Week.
• Camotes Group of Islands.
• Carcar City. There are a number of good-looking and well-preserved ancestral homes in the city. This is also considered as a ‘Little Marikina’ thanks to its growing shoe industry.
• Malapascua Island. The shores in the island are comparable that to those seen in Boracay Islands.
• Sumilon Island
• Moalboal. This island hosts the orchid farm and it is considered as the largest orchid farm in Southeast Asia.
• Medellin
• Aloguinsan
• Dalaguete. Another prime destination in the province of Cebu known for its white sand beaches and lengthy coastlines.

And of course, a visit to the province will not be complete without checking out Cebu, Philippines one of the biggest and advanced cities in the country. The city of Cebu is best known for its ‘Sinulog Festival’- considered as the province’s biggest fiesta. The festival is known for its street dancing, face painting and street parties and concerts. But at the center of the celebration is the carved image of the Holy Child Jesus.

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