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Norzagaray
Pinagrealan Cave is located in Minuyan, Norzagaray, Bulacan, Philippines.  Historical, Ecological This cave is a subterranean network of caverns extending more than a kilometer deep. The Katipunero Revolutionaries during the war against Spain used it as a camp in 1896 and again during the Filipino-American War in 1898 as hideout of General Emilio Aguinaldo (the First President of the Philippines). It was also used as a sanctuary by the Japanese Imperial Army when the Philippines was liberated by American Forces. Source:Bulacan.gov.ph

Abra
Pinaing (Sacred Stones) is located in Dumayco, Bangued, Abra Philippines. A couple of minutes away from Bangued, in the hollow of a huge Balete Tree, Pinaing is said to keep the “pinpinaing.” “Pinpinaing” symbolizes the spirits of the town's ancestors.  Source: FlyPhilippines.com.ph

El Nido
Pinasil Island is located in Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines.  Pinasil Island has a cathedral-like cavern accessible by dinghy or kayak. Its cool interior is lit at certain times of the day by sunlight coming through an opening at its peak. Source:Seair-inflight.com

San Marcelino
Pinayungan Cave is located in Pili, San Marcelino, Zambales, Philippines.  A rare oppurtunity to trailblaze the path covered by the volcanic eruption as one visits a community in San Marcelino town now transformed into a lake-all caused by lahar situation of river channels. Take a boat ride and see more than 600 houses, schools and churches permanently submerged in a huge body of water. From the high trail, one may get a close-up view of the volcano. On one's way back, a visit to a prayer mountain called hidden shrine of Mt. Pinatubo is recommended. Source:Angelfire.com

San Fernando (La Union)
Pindangan Ruins is located at Brgy. Parian, San Fernando City, La Union, Philippines.  Pindangan Ruins is the vestige of the oldest church that was built in May 6, 1786 that symbolizes the union of two sitios, SAN VICENTE DE BALANAC, a coastal village, and SAN GUILLERMO DE DALANGDANG, a village at the foothills of mountains, both desiring for mutual protection against their assailants, the pirates and the headhunters through Fr. Jose Torres in 1759. The settlement was named as Pindangan which was derived from the Ilocano word Pindang, a traditional method of drying fish in the locality. On the same date, May 6, 1786 that Pindangan was founded as Ministerio de San Fernando in Honor of King Ferdinand of Spain. The church was damaged due to the earthquake that occurred in the year 1892. Source:Sanfernandocity.gov.ph

Nasugbu
Pink Wall is located in Nasugbo, Batangas, Philippines.  Diving here is good, although visability can vary. This drop-off, starting at 8m, is festooned with pink corals. The area is teeming with small tropical fish and the occasional turtle. Source:Anilaoreef.com

Sta. Maria (Ilocos Sur)
Pinsal Falls is in located at Barangay Babalasiwan, Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.  A favorite setting for many local films, Pinsal Falls features Angalo's footprint, the legendary Ilocano giant. The falls is a few kilometers of rough road from the highway. Source:Santa.gov.ph  

Tacloban
 June 29  |  Tacloban City The Pintados-Kasadyaan Festival is a merry-making event lasting a whole month, highlights of which include the Leyte Kasadyaan Festival of Festivals, the 17th Pintados Festival Ritual Dance Presentation and the "Pagrayhak'' Grand Parade.  These festivals are said to have begun from the feast day of Señor Santo Niño, held every June 29th. The Leyteños celebrate a religious festival in a unique and colorful way. Since the Visayans are experienced in the art of body tattooing, men and women are fond of tattooing themselves.  The Pintados Festival displays the rich cultural heritage, incorporating native music and dances, of the people of Leyte and Samar. The Leyte Kasadya-an Festival of Festivals, meanwhile, showcases the unique culture and colorful history of the Province of Leyte.  Started by former Leyte Governor Remedios Loreto-Petilla, the celebration was first held on May 12, 1996. The festivities weren't always held every June 29th; the first three years saw different dates. It was only in 1999 that it was fixed to June 29, the Feast of the Señor Santo Niño de Leyte.  Kasadyaan in the vernacular means merriment. Various municipal festivals of Leyte gather together in the original capital of Tacloban City for the celebration. There, lively dance-drama parade of many colors takes place.   Source:Philippine Country

Magdalena
Pintong Pilak Brgy. Munting Ambling and Brgy. Malaking Ambling, Magdalena, Laguna, Philippines.  According to local lore, the cave was open to the community of Magdalena whenever help and assistance were needed. It is said that utensils found here were made of gold-plated material and enamel, but due to neglect and greediness of the locals, the borrowed utensils were never returned. From then on, the entrance of the cave was closed and those with clean hearts and minds were allowed to enter through a small entrance leading to the inner cave. Source:Visitmyphilippines.com Wowphilippines.com.ph  

Guimaras
Pirate cave is located in Lawi, Jordan, Guimaras.Locals tell that the cave was used by pirates and made it as their secret hiding place and storage of their pirated goods, hence the name "Pirate cave."   Source:guimaras.gov.ph