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Efren Peñaflorida

is a teacher and social worker in the Philippines. He is the founder and head of the Dynamic Teen Company, which offers Filipino youth an alternative to street gangs through education, recreating school settings in unconventional locations such as cemeteries and trash dumps.

Peñaflorida was featured as a CNN Hero as part of the news network's program to honor individuals who

make extraordinary contributions to help others.

Allen Pineda (apl.de.ap)

A Filipino-American rapper, record producer, and occasional drummer who is best known as a member of the Grammy Award-winning group The Black Eyed Peas. 

People of the Philippines

athletes

Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao

-Congressman at Sarangani Province-8 Title Holder-Boxing Champ

Efren “Bata” Reyes

He is a professional pool player and a two-time world champion.

People of the Philippines

politicians

Icons of Democracy

Corazon Aquino Jose Rizal Benigno Aquino

People of the Philippines

Beauty Queens

Venus Raj | Miss Universe, 4th runner-up, 2010

Shamcey Supsup | Miss Universe 3rd Runner-up, 2011

Janine Tugonon | Miss Universe 1st runner-up, 2012

Ariella Arida | Miss Universe 3rd runner-up, 2013

Megan Young | Miss World 2013

Mutya Datul | Miss Supranational 2013

Bea Rose Santiago | Miss International 2013

Tourist spots

Tourist spots in the Philippines

Luzon

Mt. Mayon, Bicol | Luzon

Bicol is one of the top tourist destinations in the country. Bicol is known to be the home of the famous. Mount Mayon, a volcano with a perfectly shaped cone. Bicol is situated in the southern most part of the island of Luzon.

Mt. Mayon

Mt. Mayon, Bicol | Luzon

Mt. Mayon Mayon Trekking

Luneta Park | Luzon

This park is one of the most well-known national parks in the country, you can find the statue of Dr. Jose Rizal, the cool Philippine Relief Map and more. Luneta Park is being rehabilitated right now and it now boasts of a modern laser and fountain show among others for all the locals that troop there especially on holidays and weekends.Rizal Park

Luneta Park | Luzon

Luneta Park Relief Map Modern Laser and Fountain Show

Intramuros | Luzon

It is the oldest district and historic core of the Manila. Also called the Walled City, the original citadel of Manila was the seat of government when the Philippines were a component realm of the Spanish Empire. Districts beyond the walls were referred as the extramuros of Manila, meaning "outside the walls".

Intramuros | Luzon

Intramuros at night Intramuros has been a favorite spot of photographers when doing photo shoots

Taal Volcano, Tagaytay | Luzon

This is the world’s smallest active volcano. This volcano is located within a lake within a volcano. Intrigue? Taal Volcano that is best viewed when you are in the ridges of Tagaytay. It’s one of the coldest places nearest Manila and best for weekend getaways.

Taal Volcano

Taal Volcano, Tagaytay | Luzon

Perspective view of Taal Volcano Inside the cresent of Taal Volcano

Banaue Rice Terraces | Luzon

Considered as one of the 8th Wonders of the World, the Banaue Rice Terraces which can be found on the mountain ranges in Banaue, Ifugao is a testament to the great resourcefulness and engineering skills of the Igorots.  These ‘Hagdan-Hagdan Palayan’ or rice terraces are still fully functional today.

Banaue Rice Terraces

Banaue Rice Terraces | Luzon

Tourist spots in the Philippines

Visayas

Chocolate Hills, Bohol | Visayas

It is a well known visitor end of the line with its beaches and resorts. The Chocolate Hills, various hills of limestone structuring, is the most mainstream fascination. Various traveler resorts dab the southern vacation spots and coddle jumpers from around the globe. The Philippine Tarsier, acknowledged the second-littlest primate on the planet, is indigenous to the island.The Chocolate Hills

Chocolate Hills, Bohol | Visayas

Chocolate Hills Tarsier

Boracay Island | Visayas

It is found off the northwest corner of Panay Island, and has a place with the Western Visayas island-bunch, or Region VI, of the Philippines. Boracay’s two essential tourism sunny shores, White Beach and Bulabog Beach, are found on inverse sides of the island’s thin focal zone. White Beach faces westward and Bulabog Beach faces eastward. The island additionally has some different sunny shores. Relaxation exercises accessible on or close Boracay incorporate scuba swooping, snorkeling, windsurfing, kiteboarding, bluff plunging, and sunny shore relaxation.

Boracay Island

Boracay Island | Visayas

Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel Boracay Island’s Dining and Restaurant

Boracay Island | Visayas

Boracay during sunset

Tourist spots in the Philippines

Mindanao

Dako Island, Surigao Del Norte | Mindanao

Dubbed as the Surfing Capital of the Philippines, Siargao has been the host to numerous surfing contests enticing in both local and foreign surfers. Aside from its famous waves, Siargao is as well a haven for white sandy beaches, numerous islets, abundant marine life, mangroves and caves.Of the many islands found in Siargao, Dako is the largest (Dako is the Visayan term for large). Unlike the Naked Island, Dako Island grows coconut trees and some cottages so island hoppers can really enjoy its pure white sand and clear blue waters.

Dako Island

Dako Island, Surigao Del Norte | Mindanao

Surfing at Dako Island Dako Island’s white beach scenery

Dakak Beach Resort | Mindanao

A diving mecca found in Northern Zamboanga in Mindanao, Dakak Park and Beach Resort offers visitors and diving enthusiasts with not only copious coral reefs with thriving tropical marine life, but also a sanctuary of native plants and animals. The sprawling 15 hectares of wooden land makes it an ideal getaway because of its well-preserved white sandy beach with a nearly perfect season as it is well-surrounded with large islands shielding it from typhoons.

Dakak Island

Dakak Beach Resort | Mindanao

Dakak Part and Beach Resort Lobby “A variety of adventures await.” - Dakak Resort

Philippines’ Finest Food

Banana Que, Camote Que and Turon

Banana Que and Camote Que are banana and sweet potato that was dipped and fried in an oil full of brown sugar. Turon on the other hand is a banana and jackfruit wrapped around, fried and dipped in brown sugar.

Turon (top), Camote Que (bottom left), and Banana Que (bottom right)

Filipino Style Spaghetti

Spaghetti is one of the famous Filipino pasta in the Philippines. Its sauce contains beef chunks, hotdogs, red bell pepper in a sweet tomato and banana sauce topped with cheese

Filipino’s own variety of Spaghetti

Sinigang

Sinigang is a Filipino soup or stew characterized by its sour and savory flavor most often associated with tamarind.

Caldereta

Kaldereta or Caldereta is a hearty meat dish using chevon (goat meat), beef, or pork combined with potatoes, carrots, tomato sauce, and liver spread or liver paste.

Adobo

Adobo involves meat, or vegetables marinated in a sauce of vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic, browned in oil, and simmered in the marinade.

Lechon

It is a national dish of the Philippines with Cebu being acknowledged by American chef, Anthony Bourdain as having the best pig, and also being the national dish of Puerto Rico. Nowadays in most of Latin America, the original use of a suckling pig has given way to a medium-sized adult pig.

Sisig

Sisig or Sizzling sisig is a Filipino dish made from parts of pig’s head and liver, usually seasoned with calamansi and chili. 

Filipino Street Foods

Halo-halo

is a popular Filipino dessert with mixtures of shaved ice and evaporated milk to which are added various boiled sweet beans, jello and fruits, and served in a tall glass or bowl.

Thank you! Have fun exploring the Philippines!