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Manila
The first botanical garden in the City of Manila that was put by the Spanish Jesuits. After centuries of being unkept, the more that 2-hectare lost was rejuvenated. Its lawn of well-manicured bermuda grass is today forever green. For history aficionados, the garden's special feature is the three-century-old narra tree, which provides an enticing foreground to the lush scenery inside the garden.How to get to Meban GardenFrom Taft Avenue, hail a PUJ going to Quiapo or Sta. Cruz. Get off at Mechan Garden. Take the LRT along Taft Avenue and get off at Arroceros Station. Take 5-minute walk towards Mehan Garden.  Source:Flyphilippines.info 

Luzon
It is a beige-colored sandy beach with cottages for rent. It is located in Roxas, Occidental Mindoro, and can be reached in 10 minutes by a banca from the pier. Source:Travelmart.net

Palawan
It is still in use after more than 100 years. It serves as guide for international vessels which pass through the Balabac Strait. It is located in Poblacion, Balabac Island, Palawan. Source:Travelmart.net

Bustos
Mercado House is located in Bustos, Bulacan, Philippines. Heritage, Historical One of the several houses used as a fort by the Katipuneros, boasts of unique architectural designs of stone carvings on facade and walls, a masterpiece of Bulacan artisans. Source:Bulacan.gov.ph

Daet
Mercedes Fishing Village is located in Daet, Philippines. It is widely known for the biggest catches during fishing seasons. Hundreds of fishing vessels of different tonnages speed and capacity drop anchor in this community. At the height of the fishing season, this town's offshore looks like a miniature Manila Bay when hundreds of glaring electric lights are in full blaze on the masts and decks of numerous fishing boats awaiting their big catch from the deep waters of the sea. Source:rdc5.gov.ph 

Mercedes
Mercedes Group of Islands is located in Mercedes, Camarines Norte, Philippines.  The islands can be reached in an about 30 to 45 minute motorboat ride from Mercedes town proper. The major attractions in these islands are its clean white beaches, corrals, underwater sceneries, rock formations, and fish sanctuary. Additional come-ons are scenic landscapes and seascapes, the attractive lighthouse in Canimog island, unexplored Canton cave, and the different types of seashells and tropical fishes that abound. The place is good for island hopping, swimming, bird watching, boating, snorkeling, trekking, scuba diving, golf in Apuao Grande Resort, jet skiing, spear fishing, and other related activities. Source:Travbuddy.com  

Anilao, Batangas
Merriel's Rock is located in the central part of the northwest face of Maricaban Island, north of Burijar Point, Anilao, Batangas, Philippines.  Generally calm with strong currents, but it can become very rough. Visibility can reach 80 ft. Average depth: 60 ft Maximum depth: 80 ft. Strong to fierce currents may be encountered in this cluster of shallow reefs and fullies. The site is rich in many different species of coral, anemones with clownfish, lots of the smaller reef fish, surgeonfish, sting rays, pufferfish and boxfish. It is best dived in the morning as it can get rough on the surface in afternoon winds.  Source:Anilaoreef.com

Zamboanga City
This place of worship located in Zamboanga City is deemed as Asia’s largest modern cathedral. Formerly known as Immaculate Conception Church, the cathedral was inaugurated in 1998. Its original structure was destroyed by Japanese soldiers during World War II. A marble statue of the Immaculate Conception designed by national artist Napoleon Abueva can be found inside the cathedral. Source: Wikipedia.org

Manila
The museum showcases oil and acrylic paintings done by various Filipino and international artists. SOme of its collection are borrowed on loan from different museums abroad. These are exhibited in its three (3) galleries: main gallery, long gallery and mezzanine gallery.How to get thereFrom Baclaran, hail a PUJ bound for Mabini Street and get off at the corner of Vito Cruz St. where the Central Bank Building is situated. From T.M. Kalaw st., walk to Ma. Orosa St. and hail aPUJ bound for Baclaran. Get off at Vito Cruz and walk towards Roxas Boulevard.Source:Flyphilippines.info

Calumpit
Meyto Shrine is located in Calumpit, Bulacan, Philippines.  The cradle of Christianity in the province, where the first Catholic Mass was held by the Augustinian friars, armed with cross in 1572. Source:Bulacan.gov.ph