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Pampanga
Pampanga River is the second largest river in the island of Luzon in the Philippines, next to the Cagayan River. It is located in the Central Luzon region and traverses the provinces of Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, Tarlac and Quezon. Source:Reference.com

Subic
Pamulaklakin Forest Trails is located in Subic, Zambales, Philippines.  Take part in the Ecology Tour with the help of a native guide inside the forests of Subic. The Ecology Tour provides a peek of the rich cultures of Aetas, various types of medicinal plants. Tourists may also have an option to camp in the forest or simply have a picnic inside the jungle.  Source:1stphilippines.comGlobalpinoy.com

Cabatuan
Pamulogan is the oldest center of pilgrimage activity in Central Iloilo. The first cross was planted by the Spaniards in the hill way back in 1732. the cross of Pamulogan stand six meters from the ground and is made from molave. Locals believe that the Babaylans or ancient priests scratched the surface of the wooden cross and used it for healing.  Pilgrims from neighboring towns congest the town of Cabatuan to pay homage to this religious shrine every Lenten season. The journey to Pamulogan Hill follows the stations of Jesus' sufferings in Mt. Calvary. The journey to Pamulogan Hill starts at Pamulogan Village and ends at the peak of the hill. The hill overlooks the church of Cabatuan and Romanesque cemetery. Read more about Cabatuan's Pilgrimage Hills. 

Calbayog City
Pan-An Falls is located in Brgy. Pilar, Oquendo District, one hour drive from Calbayog City proper; plus 1-hour walk onwards from the village.  More than a beauty spot, this falls is the primary source of water for its residents. At places where the cataract is so high, the water falling into the pool below becomes a mere mist. Source:Cuasglobal.net

Bacolod City
The Panaad Stadium i Barangay Mansilingan, Bacolod City is a multi-use stadium. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and was used for the 2005 South East Asian Games.  It was the venue of the pre-qualifiers of the 2007 ASEAN Football Championship or ASEAN Cup, in which the Philippines, Cambodia, Timor Leste, Brunei and Laos participated.  The stadium has a seating capacity of 15,500, but holds around 20,000 people with standing areas. It is unofficially designated as the home stadium of the Philippines national football team.  Aside from the football field, it also has a rubberized track oval, an Olympic-size swimming pool and other sports facilities. Its unique feature is the replica of the landmarks of the 13 cities and municipalities of Negros Occidental. SourceWikipedia

Moalboal
3 kilometers away from Moalboal is Pinagsama Beach, Cebu's main diving spot. Panagsama was starting to become a destination for backpackers in the 70’s. The development of the beach was set back when a strong typhoon in 1984 took out most of the sand in the beach. Worst, the storm also damaged the famous house reef and some shallow areas of Pescador. The reef recovered, however, much of the sand of the beach never fully replenished.  In front of Panagsama Beach is a shallow reef, at lowest tide you can walk to the drop off reef which is 50 meters from the high tide line. Small marine life can be watched easily by walking over the reef at low tide. Source:InfoMoalboal    

Iloilo
Panaderia de Molo is more than just a bakeshop. History would tell us that in the 1800’s, the masons would use egg whites to cement the bricks of the walls of the churches they were building. So as not to waste the rest of the egg, women would make cookies out of them. When women gave birth to that idea, Panaderia de Molo was also born. Must try for their assortment of pastries are kinihad(), bañadas, barquillos, galletas, kinamonsil, and biscocho prinsipe.  Panaderia de Molo is located at San Jose Street, Molo, Iloilo City, a walking distance from Molo Gothic Church. Source:Thenewstoday.info

Liloan
Panaon Island is located in Liloan, Southern Leyte, Philippines The waters surrounding the island is part of Mindanao Deep, the second deepest body of water in the world. This makes Panaon Island one of the most mystifying dive destinations in Southern Leyte. Tourists and divers alike, if they're lucky, may encounter a school whales or dolphins during the dive. Source:Cuasglobal.net

Jagna
February 27 | Jagna The Pandayan Festival celebrates the parochial anniversary of St. Joseph the Worker.  “Panday” in the local dialect means “carpenter” and “pandayan” refers to the place where the carpentry work is done.  It was called the “Pandayan Festival” in honor of St. Joseph who was himself a carpenter. The catholic faithful believed that St. Joseph taught the child Jesus carpentry skills in his own “pandayan” in Nazareth.  The festival includes a nine-day novena in honor of the patron saint, a procession of the image of St. Joseph the Worker, Carpentry and Handicrafts Fair, an inter-barangay basketball tournament and last but not least, the street dancing Read more about Jagna's Pandayan Festival.  

Pandi
Pandi Mineral and Bath Spring Resort is located in Pandi, Bulacan, Phlippines.  The natural attraction is famous for its mineral water which is found to have medicinal and curative effects.  Source:Wowphilippines.com.ph