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Bigger crowd seen this year in Mindanao’s biggest beach party
GUMASA, Sarangani (April 22, 2013) – The growing crowd each year flocking into the white sand beaches here in Glan never fails to hype Sarangani Bay Festival as Mindanao’s biggest… »
2 caves primed to become part of Region 12’s ecotourism circuit
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/7 February)– The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Region 12 is pushing for the development of two unique caves in the region into prime… »
More tourism investments for Sarangani pushed
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/03 February) — The Department of Tourism (DOT) is pushing for the entry of more investments on tourism infrastructure and related development ventures in Sarangani province to… »
Bukidnon’s Kaamulan fest the same; foundation now in September
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews/24 January)—The Bukidnon provincial government clarified that the Kaamulan Festival 2013 will proceed as scheduled from February to March amidst speculations it was postponed to September. Fredelyn Ragandang,… »
Siargao hailed among top island destinations in the world
BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews/10 January) — No less than three major international travel magazines and online publications in Europe, Asia and USA have hailed Siargao island in Caraga Region as one… »
Surfing in Lanuza: The kids are flying
LANUZA, Surigao del Sur (MindaNews/14 November) — A few years ago, I interviewed the first Filipino surfing champion in Siargao and he said he hopes that someday young Filipino surfers… »
LGU wants to make Cantilan a surfing destination
CANTILAN (MindaNews/11 Nov) – For the first time in five years, the local government unit here will spearhead the 5th Cantilan National Surfing Competition on November 19 to 23 to… »
Lanuza holds Surfing Festival Nov. 12-17
BUTUAN CITY (MindaNews / 7 Nov) – All is set for the Lanuza Surfing Festival and Agri-Aqua Tourism Trade Fair in the town of Lanuza, Surigao del Sur, on November… »
Fundraising on for eco-lodges in Kitanglad, bird watchers’ destination
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews/28 Oct.) — The Jeepney Projects Worldwide and the Birding Adventure Philippines (BAP) are raising funds to build new eco lodges in the Mt. Kitanglad Range Natural Park… »
Tigbawan Resort: From fishponds to a weekend getaway
PIGCAWAYAN, North Cotabato (MindaNews/24 October) – During our elementary years, going to the beach was one of the most precious escapades that we enjoyed. It’s because the nearest beach is… »
DOT positioning Lake Lahit as another tourism magnet in South Cotabato
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/ 19 October)– The Department of Tourism (DOT) has allocated an initial P12.5 million for the development of Lake Lahit in Lake Sebu town in South Cotabato… »
University of the Waves
MATI CITY (MindaNews/7 Oct) – It was five o’clock in the morning on a fine weather Sunday when players of Team Amihan, a Filipino term for northeast monsoon, gathered at… »
Surigao eyes becoming top destination in Caraga
SURIGAO CITY (MindaNews/04 September) —Dubbed the “City of Island Adventures” Surigao aims to become the choice destination city by year 2020 in the entire Caraga Region, City Tourism Council president… »
TRAVEL: Guyam here I come
GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island (MindaNews/11 June) – It’s really tantalizing when you come close to this island. This tiny place located in front of the town of General Luna (GL)… »
The shifting sands of Initao
TUBIGON, Initao, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews/10 June) — Sixteen years have passed since the last time I set foot on this place together with six friends, maybe seven. Back then, we… »
Tofu delights
MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews/30 April) – Cooking is fun. And yes, it can be more fun if you try something that’s quite new to your palate. Maybe most of the ingredients… »
Surigao town moves to protect pristine islets
SAN AGUSTIN, Surigao del Sur (MindaNews/19 March) – To protect one of the best island destinations in the Caraga Region from abuse and liter, this small town is now fast-tracking… »
The lost enchantment of Hinatuan’s Enchanted River
HINATUAN, Surigao del Sur – What was once an ordinary log pond at the height of the logging operations in Surigao del Sur in the 1950s is now one of the top tourist destinations in the province.
Bird watching in Tacurong
In an almost two hectares of land lying by a river bank, the crack of dawn offers an orchestra belted by an opera house of birds at their majestic humming and chirping glory. Thousands of them also dot the sky during sunsets, a pleasure for bird watchers.
Welcome to the Baras Bird Sanctuary, a piece of land previously planted with black pepper owned by Rey Oliver Malana.
The Magic of Mt. Kitanglad: Fly, Eagle, Fly! (Part 4) By Alex M. Tiongco
4 A.M. alarms went off in the usual way but it was only Nicky who seemed to have stirred. Much later, it was Felix then Adri and Trinket and Carmela. I did not want to get up and laid perfectly still hoping not to be noticed. “I’m afraid I shall have to forgo the trek today” I heard Ixi say. “I am still very tired and have not recovered from yesterday’s trek.”
The Magic of Mt. Kitanglad (3): Where Splendor and Magnificence acquire new meaning. By Alex M. Tiongco
Birders were stirring before the wake-up time of 4 a.m. Head lights were donned and switched on as people began their morning ablutions and to dress. I found out to… »
The Magic of Mt. Kitanglad (2): The Adventure Begins. By Alex M. Tiongco
This day started early. 3:00 A.M. There was a flurry of silent but vigorous activity of repacking luggage that had been unpacked for the night, putting them in plastic bags and into jute sacks for loading onto the pack horses. The birders were not as neat in repacking as the horsemen but that would have to do.
The Magic of Mt. Kitanglad (1): In search of the Holy Grail of Philippine birding. By Alex M. Tiongco
I still cannot write my report on this trip. I cannot seem to be able to allow myself to filter into words the magic we experienced on Mount Kitanglad. Pictures should be a better presentation of our experiences there, but I have no camera. The only pictures I have are those very vivid in my mind. The Kitanglad mountains in Bukidnon is a long ridge constituting the 2nd Highest peak in Mindanao at about 2,900 meters. Mt. Apo being the highest stands at 3,300 meters.
11th T’nalak Festival opens; Asin folk singing group holds reunion concert
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/14 July) – Thousands of residents and tourists crowded major streets here early Wednesday morning to celebrate the opening salvo of the five-day 44th foundation anniversary celebration of… »
Lake Sebu’s zip lines over waterfalls drawing in tourists
Tourist arrivals in this resurging lakeside resort town has continued to register record figures since last year, thanks to its emerging eco-tourism attractions. Engr. Rodolfo Tuya, project manager of the Seven Falls Project Management Unit (SFPMU), said Thursday the area’s recorded visits by various domestic and foreign tourists is now nearing the
May 19 is World Hepatitis Day
17 May 2010 May 19, 2010 is WORLD HEPATITIS DAY and the World Hepatitis Alliance and Hepatology Society of the Philippines in cooperation with Davao Doctors Hospital and Southern Philippines… »
