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Tuburan
Molobolo Spring is a fresh water spring with water flowing directly into the sea. A large man-made pool has been put up to serve as a bathing area for guests. The place is popular because of the cold water. Source:Cebu Province Official WebsiteLes Enfantes Terribles 

Moalboal
Monad Shoal is an underwater island on the edge of a 200m drop off. It is famous for being the only place in the world where thresher sharks can be seen every day. Manta rays has become a common sight also, although seasonal.  The shoal also attracts other pelagics such as devil rays and eagle rays, and hammerheads, which are also seasonal.  Monad Shoal is perfect for Nitrox. Find out more about Monad Shoal and its threshers. The area is a slightly more advanced dive site. Source:Malapascua Thresher Shark Divers

Island Garden City of Samal
The Monfort Bat Sanctuary is deemed as the largest bat sanctuary in the world. It is believed to be the home of around 1.8 billion bats. Upon reaching the place, one can already here the sound of bats shrieking. The colony is being preserved because bat droppings are known to be one of the most abundant fertilizers. HOW TO GET THERE The Monfort Bat Sanctuary is located in the Island Garden City of Samal. Samal Island is accessible by seatrip from Sasa, Davao City. Upon arriving in the island, motorcycle transport to the bat sanctuary is readily available.

Pangasinan
Monkey Island is located in Hundred Islands National Park, Pangasinan, Philippines.  So named because of the sightings of monkeys in the area. Located in the northern part of the Hundred Islands National Park, backing Century Island, it offers impressive sites for island adventure, kayaking and great spots for swimming, which more than makes up its lack of beachfront. And yes, a chance to capture a glimpse of the otherwise shy monkeys in the area. Source:Hundredislands.ph

Banaue
Mornang Hot Spring is located in Banaue, Philippines. Another great place to enjoy a relaxing hot spring is the Mornang Hot Spring. It's located 4 kilometers away from Barlig town proper.  Source: FlyPhilippines.com.ph

Roxas City
Moro Towers is located in Roxas City, Capiz Philippines. The Moro Towers is a historical landmark in Roxas City, as its half torn stone structure, built in 1814, helped the locals to protect their town from invading Moros and Portuguese colonizers.  Source: FlyPhilippines.com.ph

San Fernando (La Union)
Moro Watch Tower is located in Barangay Carlatan, San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines.  Stands as a symbol of the bravery and unity of the earlier residents in their fight against the marauding pirates called “Tirong, who plundered the Ilocos seacoasts more than 400 year ago. The watch tower was turned-over to the City Government on June 29, 2007. Source:Sanfernandocity.gov.ph

San Esteban
Moro Watchtower is located in San Esteban, Ilocos, Sur, Philippines.  This is perhaps the oldest landmark in San Esteban, an accredited tourism site as declared by the Philippine Tourism Authority and an authentic historical structure found in the registry of the National Historical Institute. The old folks say that this was a vanguard against approaching pirates during the Spanish times. Source:Ilocossur.com.ph

Guimbal
The Watchtowers in Guimbal are 17th century structures that served as look out for Moro pirates who used to raid the town and capture its natives and sell them as slaves to Mindanao. Originally there were five (5) structures located in different sites along the shoreline area in the poblacion. Only three (3) are intact and renovated to its original condition Through the Department of Tourism. Like the church, it was also constructed through forced labor called polo enforced by the Spanish colonial government during that time. These Moro Watchtowers are called Bantayan. These structures are the living testimonies of the vigilance, bravery and heroism of the early Guimbalanons. In honor of this historic memorial, the municipality launched the Bantayan Festival. SourceGuimbal Official Website

Casiguran
Motyong is located in Motyong, Casiguran, Aurora, Philippines.   Motyong is a popular beach filled with fine white sand. There are no resorts in this area. However, there are few private resthouses.  Source:Aurora.ph