8. Borawan and Dampalitan Islands, Quezon
They claim that Borawan is a portmanteau, Boracay and Palawan. Its name origins from the word bulawan which means gold.
Its soaring cliffs hug the white shores of Borawan, reminiscent of many islands like El Nido and Coron. It is one of the many islands off the coast of Padre Burgos and Pagbilao, Quezon, that cuddle up magnificent white sand beaches!
9. Festival in Quezon, Batangas, Rizal, or Pampanga
Mark your calendars to catch the most energetic and most exciting festivals near Manila:
Pahiyas Festival – May 15 in Lucban, Quezon
Parada ng Lechon – June 24 in Balayan, Batangas
Higantes Festival – November 23 in Angono, Rizal
Giant Lantern Festival – Saturday before Christmas, San Fernando, Pampanga
Hot Air Balloon Fiesta – 3rd Week of February, Clark, Pampanga
Pahiyas Festival is a celebration of the good harvest, in honor of San Isidro de Labrador. A parade roams around town passing by houses that are creatively decorated with vegetables and kiping, a colorful ornament made from rice.
10. Angono, Rizal and Paete, Laguna
Pay a visit to the house of Carlos “Botong” Francisco and be acquainted the national artist better.
On the other hand, learn the art of sculpture and witness how this craft has become the center of the lives of the people of Paete! Conquer your fears and descend into the Underground Cemetery in Nagcarlan. The province is also dotted with numerous antique churches, ancestral houses, and unique restaurants.
11. Waterfalls in Pagsanjan and Pangil, Laguna
Take a small boat and be astounded with how the boatmen masterfully conquer the rapids and the rocky stream on the way to the waterfall.
12. Freedom Islands
Freedom Island and Long Island, collectively called Freedom Islands, is situated off the coast of Paranaque and Las Piñas. More formally known as Las Pinas-Paranaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area, the Freedom Islands have an enormous ecological role in the area. It is the last surviving mangrove forest and salt marsh frontier in Metro Manila. These two islands also function as a sanctuary for many marine life forms and a sanctuary for more than 80 species of birds, both local and migratory.
13. Corregidor Island
This tadpole-shaped island is situated at the mouth of Manila Bay and was a strategic military base during World War II.
14. Death March in Bataan
The activity here can be very enlightening and rewarding to history aficionados.
15. Puerto Galera
It has been the go-to summer destination among city-dwellers for beach activities such as swimming and beach bumming. Puerto Galera is a great diving destination. Declared a Man and Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO in 1973, it is one of the destinations with the abounding marine biodiversity in the world.
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