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Iloilo
From the fort, San Pedro Drive loops following the flow of the Iloilo River. This brings you to the International Port.  The port of Iloilo was opened to international trade by a Royal order dated 29 September 1855. Nicolas Loney, first British vice-consul, landed at this port on 31 July 1856; Sir John Bowring, Hong Kong governor, visited the port in 1859.  On March 2 of that same year, the first direct exportation of sugar left for Melbourne, Australia on board the rig Pet and the first importation of sugar mill machinery from Glasgow, Britain arrived in 1863. Source:Panublion  

Daet
Museo Bulawan is located at Daet, Camarines Norte, Philippines. The most popular river resort in the province because of its crystal-clear water, long-span hanging bridge and with lush foliage inherent in the place. Best of all the place is Located within the the Provincial Capitol Complex. Take a glimpse of the many facets of life and culture and the beauty of being an inhabitant of the province. Collections range from archeological articrafts, memorablia of heroes, periodic exhibit, gallery of an art works and many others. visited because of its proximity in the capital town of Daet.   Source:VisitMyPhilippines.com

San Juan (La Union)
Museo de Iloko is located in San Juan, La Union, Philippines.  The old “presedencia” of Agoo houses artifacts and other pieces of cultural importance to the Ilocanos. The museum is open from Mondays to Fridays at 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Saturday visits are by arrangement. Source:Launion.gov.ph

Dasmarinas
The MUSEO DE LA SALLE is located within the campus of the De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, is a unique, cultural, cross-disciplinary institution serving as a permanent museum of the De La Salle University System. As a resource center for both indoor and outdoor collections, it dedicates itself to the gathering of collectible objects of intrinsic value significant to the preservation of certain aspects of the Philippine ilustrado lifestyle.  The MUSEO envisions itself to be a leading contributor to the Philippine University museums' movement. It seeks to form productive partnerships that serve communities in creative ways. It vows to assist the member schools of the System in the core areas of teaching, research, community outreach, and administration. Through active collaboration with other museums in the nation, it promotes the interests of museology and upholds appreciation of the arts and culture. Source:Dasma.dlsu.edu.ph

San Fernando (La Union)
Museo de La Union is located at the Provincial Capitol ground in San Fernando, La Union, Philippines. The museum showcases archeological finds in La Union which date back to Prehispanic Philippines. It is open during weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm. Visits during Saturdays can be arranged beforehand with the museum's management. Source:Philtravelcenter.com

Cagayan de Oro City
Museo de Oro houses artifacts important to Cagayan de Oro's history. It contains pre-historic artifacts and bones. It also features old tribal traditions and customs. Photos depicting Cagayan de Oro's past can also be seen. HOW TO GET THERE Museo de Oro is located within the Xavier University. The university is an important landmark in the city and is therefore easily located. It is recommended that you contact the university prior to the intended date of visit. Contact numbers: (88) 8574472 / 8574475  Source:cdoguide 

Santiago
Museo de San Juan Bautista is located in San Juan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.  The museum was established to serve as a repository of Lapog's history. It is located at the ground floor of the parish convent. It houses antique materials and other personal mementos from years past that many Lapogueños have donated to the Museum. Source:Santa.gov.ph

Naga City
Museo del Seminario Conciliar de Nueva Caceres is located in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines.  The Gallery of Bikolano Ecclesiastics is a showcase of the memorabilia of prominent Bikolano bishops, old scholastic records, a directory of the Bikol clergy, books owned by Jorge Barlin and archival materials, which all give evidence of the ecclesiastical education of the Bikolanos.The Ecclesiastical Vessel and Artifacts Room is a mixed collection of liturgical materials: monstrances, chalices, candelabras, and candeleros, retablos, and other pieces-all reminders of the devotions of the past, the Christian heritage of the Filipinos.The Marian Room is a collection of pictures of the canonical coronation in 1924 of the Virgin of Penafrancia. There are water color paintings of the different Marian images venerated in the different parishes of the Archdiocese of Caceres.Of the most interest and significance is the Archaeological Room. The collection of Pre-Christian artifacts consists of Neolithic stone technology unearthed mostly in the Bikol Region such as stone tools; harkcloth heaters and burial jars and covers which reveal the animistic beliefs of our ancient people. There are iron blades of the Metal age and stone animals, and crude pottery vessels for cooking. Shell beads, glass beads and metal bracelets are on display, together with teeth decorated with golden designs of star, flowers, etc. Chinese tradewares from the Tang to Ching dynasties, Aunamese and Sawankalok wares, jarlets and celadous of all kinds. The collection is owned by Mr. Ermelo N. Almeda, an archeologist and a prominent citizen of Naga City .The museum was declared a national historical landmark on September 9, 1988. From a humble vocation house of the eighteen century, it has emerged as a center and well-spring of ecclesiastical education in the Bicol region. Source:Camarinessur.gov.ph

Lipa City
Museo Ng Batangas is located in Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines. Museo ng Batangas is the province museum that serves as a depository of Batangas culture, lifestyle and history. The museum is created by Executive Order #30-93 signed by Batangas Governor Vicente Mayo on March 3, 1993. It is a private museum holding archaeological and ethnographical collection relating to Batangas and other provinces in the Southern Tagalog Region. It also holds deposits of Batangas memorabilia that keeps the cultural wealth active and alive. Source:Globalpinoy.com

Quezon City
This Bahay Museo depicts the traditional heritage of lowland, Christian Filipinos through the aesthetic selection of domestic creations by Filipino artisans. These are elegantly showcased in a wood and capiz residence. It also houses old furniture and furnishings, farm tools and implements, costumes and carriages of yesteryears.  How to get thereFrom Taft Avenue or TM Kalaw Street, hail a PUJ bound for "Fairview". Get off at the Quezon City Hall. Then hail another PUJ going to East Avenue and get off at the Central Bank Building.  Source:Manilahotelpromo.com