Friday, June 09, 2006
Iligan City - The City of Magestic Waterfalls
Here are some of the 20 something waterfalls around Iligan City.
Maria Cristina Falls Iligan's greatest heritage, it is the most resplendent among the city's 20 waterfalls. Also known as the "Mother of Industry" and "Fountain-head of Progress". It is 320 ft. high and veritable source of industrial life in the city.
Mimbalut Falls A not-so-high and mighty falls with a drop of approximately 90 ft. and is 18 ft. wide, but very alluring with its natural hewn pool of limpid water. It is a site to behold and provides a very enjoyable swimming spot, the water being fresh and cool.
Tinago Falls As literally implied, it is hidden in a deep ravine, the falls cascading beautifully into a basin-like pool, calm, deep and icy cold. It has an elevation of approximately 420 ft. My personal favorite of which I was awed by its prestine beauty. Some say, its called Tinago because each year it hide a visitor of the place for offering to the Gods or fairies of the place. But I was spared with its spell, if it were true :-).
Dodiongan Falls A 65.60 ft. high falls cascading down a concrete-like boulder. It's tranquil, cool water and lush vegetation makes it a real haven for nature lovers. The pool at the foot of
the falls is very ideal for swimming.Limunsudan Falls It has the claim of being the country's highest waterfalls. It is a beautiful two-tiered falls, the lower cascade alone is higher than the 320 ft. drop of Maria Cristina Falls.
Browse Iligan City homepage.
Tuesday, May 30, 2006
White Water Rafting - Cagayan RiverWhite Water rafting at the Cagayan River, Cagayan de Oro City. Enjoy 14 great rapids as you sail down the river of the Cagayan, the fun is really worth the risks.
Visit Cagayan de Oro City.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Bukidnon
Bukidnon is my home province. It is were I grow up and the place shall be dear to my heart.
Theres a lot of places to visit in Bukidnon, from plantations of different produce to mountains, spring resorts, monasteries and much more.
The most authentic festival in the country happen in this province. The Kaamulan festival. Kaamulan is thought to be "the celebration or gathering of 7 tribes in Bukidnon." The festival starts mid of February until the 10th of March. Theres a lot to see around during the festival, sites and sound are really good.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
About PhilippinesThe Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in the world. It has a rich history combining Asian, European, and American influences. Prior to Spanish colonization in 1521, the Filipinos had a rich culture and were trading with the Chinese and the Japanese. Spain's colonization brought about the construction of Intramuros in 1571, a "Walled City" comprised of European buildings and churches, replicated in different parts of the archipelago. In 1898, after 350 years and 300 rebellions, the Filipinos, with leaders like Jose Rizal and Emilio Aguinaldo, succeeded in winning their independence.
In 1898, the Philippines became the first and only colony of the United States. Following the Philippine-American War, the United States brought widespread education to the islands. Filipinos fought alongside Americans during World War II, particularly at the famous battle of Bataan and Corregidor which delayed Japanese advance and saved Australia. They then waged a guerilla war against the Japanese from 1941 to 1945. The Philippines regained its independence in 1946.
Filipinos are a freedom-loving people, having waged two peaceful, bloodless revolutions against what were perceived as corrupt regimes. The Philippines is a vibrant democracy, as evidenced by 12 English national newspapers, 7 national television stations, hundreds of cable TV stations, and 2,000 radio stations.
Filipinos are a fun-loving people. Throughout the islands, there are fiestas celebrated everyday and foreign guests are always welcome to their homes.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Philippines is made up of 7,107 islands covering a land area of 115,739 sq. m. (299,764 sq. km.). Main island groups are Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Capital is Manila. Time Zone is GMT + 8 hours.
CLIMATE: March to May is hot and dry. June to October is rainy, November to February is cool. Average temperatures: 78°F / 25°C to 90°F / 32°C; humidity is 77%.
POPULATION: There are a total of 76.5 million Filipinos as of the latest national census in May, 2000. Population growth is estimated at 2.36 percent annually. Luzon, the largest island group, accounts for more than half of the entire population.
LANGUAGES: Two official languages --- Filipino and English. Filipino which is based on Tagalog, is the national language. English is also widely used and is the medium of instruction in higher education.
Eight (8) major dialects spoken by majority of the Filipinos: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinense.
Filipino is that native language which is used nationally as the language of communication among ethnic groups. Like any living language, Filipino is in a process of development through loans from Philippine languages and non-native languages for various situations, among speakers of different social backgrounds, and for topics for conversation and scholarly discourse. There are about 76 to 78 major language groups, with more than 500 dialects.
RELIGIONS: Some 83% of Filipinos are Catholic. About 5% are Moslem. The rest are made up of smaller Christian denominations and Buddhist.
CURRENCY: The Philippines' monetary unit is the peso, divided into 100 centavos. Foreign currency may be exchanged at any hotels, most large department stores, banks, and authorized money changing shops accredited by the Central Bank of the Philippines. International credit cards such as Visa, Diners Club, Bank Americard, Master Card, and American Express are accepted in major establishments.