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Vigan
Nueva Segova Museum is located in Vigan City, Philippines. The museum houses ecclesiastical artifacts, statuaries, archdiocesan archives, prints of old pictures of baroque churches, portrait of bishops, throne room and other Episcopal paraphernalia. Source:1stphilippines.com

Dalaguete
If confused whether to go to the beach or take a dip in a cold spring, then Obong Spring is the perfect destination for you. Situated near the sea, Obong Spring is a cold spring that has mixed with seawater. It is a favorite destination among locals. A few steps away from the spring is a beach where fishermen are sometimes seen selling their fresh catch less than the usual price. How to get to Obong SpringObong Spring is located in Barangay Obong, Dalaguete. Source:Cebu Province Official WebsiteMy Cebu Photo Blog 

Penablanca (Cagayan)
The Odessa-Tumbali Cave System is located at Sitio Abbenditan, Barangay Quibal in Peñablanca, Cagayan Philippines.  The Odessa-Tumbali Cave System (Abbenditan Cave) is the third longest cave in the country. It's a great spot for wet sport caving and known to have the perfect cave system.  Source: FlyPhilippines.com

Dipolog
The OISCA Children's Forest Park is the result of a joint project between the Japanese OISCA organization headed by Heroshi Ikeda and the Dipolog city government under the leadership of Mayor Roberto Uy. The 64-hectare forest park consists of lush forests and is considered a bird sanctuary. The area is a venue for tree planting activities usually participated by some employees from the city hall and invited Japanese guests.  HOW TO GET THERE The OISCA Forest Park is located in Pamansalan, Barangay Diwan. A drive from the city proper to Barangay Diwan lasts around 40 minutes. Source:Dipolog Official Website 

Mactan
The Olango Wildlife Sanctuary is is located two miles off Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines. The sanctuary is a 920- hectare sanctuary for migratory birds from Siberia, Northern China, and Japan. These birds flock all the way towards Australia and New Zealand to find food and avoid the winter cold.  Olango Wildlife Sanctuary supports the largest concentration of migratory birds found so far in the Philippines. There are 97 species of birds in Olango, 48 of which are migratory, while the rest are resident birds of the island. For bird lovers out there, Olango is the perfect place to go to. The best time to visit the sanctuary is during the months of July to November when the winter season is dawning in the Northern Hemisphere. Also, it is best that you visit the sanctuary when the tide is low as the birds are looking for foods in the flats.  Source: Cebu Central

Lambunao
Olaw Falls is one one of the smaller waterfalls in Lambunao. Only 37 feet in height, the waterfall has a very small and limited pool. The volume of the water cascading depends upon the season. The waterfall empties into the Ulian River. Read more about Olaw Falls.

Jaro
Iloilo, originally called the Queen City of the South, has a rich European heritage. The boom of the sugar industry in the 19th century had afforded wealthy sugar barons to bring in foreign influences into their homes. The introduction of style and aesthetics allowed the emergence of hybrid types of architecture.   Old houses can be found mostly within the plaza's vicinity.  Among them are the Antillan House, Don Vicente Lopez Mansion or Nelly's Garden, Casa Mariquit, Magdalena Jalandoni Museum and Ledesma Mansion.

Molo
Iloilo is combination of both worlds as they say "So Old Yet So New." The city houses few of the oldest churches in the Philippines not to mention old ancestral houses that date back to the Spanish period.  Several old houses made of hard wood can still be found in Molo, among them are the Mejica Residence (now a museum), Pison Residence (now a pre-school), and Casa de Familia Locsin. Jaro and Molo are the places worth visiting!  Source:Let's Go Philippines

Davao City
These are old Japanese houses, warehouses, and abaca processing plants which thrived during the Japanese Period. HOW TO GET THERE There are old Japanese houses located in Toril District, Mintal, and Tugbok. Toril District is south of the city centre and is around 12 kilometers away.  Mintal and Tugbok can be reached by taking the same road to Toril. When reaching Ulas, instead of going further to Toril, turn right. It is best to go there with a companion who is familiar with the place.

Angeles City
Old Pamintuan Residence is located in Angeles City. This impressive historical landmark once served as the seat of the short-lived Philippine Republic under President Emilio Aguinaldo and venue of the first and only celebration of the Anniversary of Philippine Independence on June 12, 1899. Restored to preserve its original grandeur, the old Pamintuan residence is now more popularly known as the Angeles Central Bank. Source:Lakbay.net Pampangacapitol.com