Cagayan de Oro River
Rafters in Calmer Waters
Cagayan de Oro river is famous to tourists not only for the breathtaking scenery but also because of the rise of whitewater rafting and kayaking activities in the area.
The river serves as boundary between Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro city.
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Player Piano
It was not the first time that I saw one but I was still enthralled by it. A player piano is a self-playing piano, containing a mechanism that allows it to plays notes and pedals without a human operator.
A player piano performing
The box below is the control unit
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Bantayan Island
Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island
Overcast skies did not hide the paradise that is Bantayan Island. The island, located north of Cebu Province, boasts of clear turquoise seas, white sands and a festive holy week celebration, among others.
When Sta. Fe enjoys good weather
To go to this island paradise, one can take a Hagnaya-bound bus in Cebu City’s North Bus Terminal. From the Hagnaya Wharf, hop into a ferry that will bring you to Sta. Fe.
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Mactan
Mactan Island, located a few kilometers from Cebu city, has the enviable position of offering world class resort facilities, rich history and a booming export industry for its visitors.
Ferdinand Magellan, leader of the first expedition to circle the globe, died on the shores of this island during the Battle of Mactan in 1521.
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Pindasan
- Pindasan
A local fisherman in Pindasan readies for a day of fishing. Pindasan, in Compostela Valley, cradles a string of hidden beaches along the Davao Gulf coast. Here, rural life meets beautiful seascapes to create a peaceful getaway.
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Culture Mix
The 10-foot stone Buddha at the Japanese Garden of Peace in Corrigedor
We know that Corrigedor, an island at the mouth of Manila Bay, reeks with history. Surrounding the island are diverse structures–a Spanish lighthouse, American artillery, a Japanese garden, and Filipino art, to name a few.
The photo above is of Buddha carrying a child. Our guide noted that the statue is often referred to as Buddha Mary.
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In Wait-and-See Mode
Badjaos at the Cagayan de Oro pier
Badjao families are a common sight in waters around Philippine piers. They ask passengers in arriving ships to throw them coins. These daring Badjaos, who could be as young as the kids in the photo, fearlessly jump from their boats to look for the coins at the same time display their amazing swimming and diving skills.
In this picture (taken aboard Superferry), the coin-diving business was a bit slow as we passengers weren’t too excited to part with our spare change.
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Through a Glass not so Darkly
Fabian Manzano of Boyce Avenue captured through the escalator glass
This is what happens when you arrive late for a free concert at the mall–no more good spots left. Boyce Avenue, SM Cebu Northwing.
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Wakeboarding
Cable Wakeboarding at CWC
Wakeboarding is a surface water sport that combines techniques used in water skiing, snow boarding and surfing. Relatively new but gaining popularity in the Philippines, experience the thrill of this sport at CamSur Watersports Complex in Pili, Camarines Sur.
Other wakebooarding sites near Manila are Lago De Oro in Batangas for cable wakeboarding and The Boardinghouse at Taal lake for speed boat towing.
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Scenic Manila
The Manila Post Office as seen from Pasig River
As an alternative to the usual commute route, try riding the Pasig River Ferry to see that other side of the city.
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