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Kabacan
Pisan Cave is a potential tourism cash cow in Kabacan, the home of the University of Southern Mindanao. Giant stalactites and stalagmites can be found inside the cave, not to mention a free-flowing water that serves as a natural swimming pool. Source: Cotabatofarmers.com

Molo
Not far from the gothic Molo Church and Molo Plaza is the Pison Ancestral House.  The Pison Ancestral House's facade was recreated to match the original façade to look like the old restored houses in Vigan. The interior of the house had retained its elegance with its dark wooden floors and butterfly motifs on the windows. The Pison house celebrated its 100th birthday in April 2007. Currently, a pre-school occupies the ancestral home.  You may also want to check out more old houses in Molo. Source:Holitrips 

Zamboanga City
Pitas Island Beach is located in Zamboanga City, Philippines.  Pitas Island Beach is fit for the adventure-seekers. There are 11 islands in the area that equally have crystal-clear waters. Motorized boats are available for island hopping. Fishing and snorkeling are some of the activities that visitors can enjoy in Pitas Island. Source:Zamboanga.com

Pitogo
Pitogo Lighthouse is located in Pitogo, Quezon, Philippines. Built by the Americans during the American era the lighthouse still serves as a reference point of fisher folks and lost ships at night. Source:Tourism.qzn.ph

Bagumbayan
Pitot Kalabaw Mountain is located in Bagumbayan, Sultan Kudarat, Philippines.  With an elevation of 1,503 meters, Pitot Kalabaw Mountain is the highest peak in Sultan Kudarat, which is known for its rich gold and copper deposits and large-scale banana plantations. Source: Sultankudaratprovince.gov.phWikipedia.org

Vigan
Plaza Burgos is located in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.  The plaza is a landmark tribute to Father Jose P. Burgos, one of the three Filipino martyr priests who were executed by the Spaniards for espousing church reforms. The plaza is flanked by St. Paul's Cathedral and the old "seminario" (seminary), which was burned down in 1968. Plaza Burgos in Vigan Ilocos Sur is a favorite promenade for local folks and tourists, given its ambiance, and the line of kiosks offering local delicacies. It is particularly known for its "empanada" stands that sells tasty empanada (meat pastry) in the afternoon up to late evening. Plaza Burgos is also the site where most of Vigan's special events are staged.  Source:Selectphilippines.com

Palawan
American WW-II POWs were massacred in this place on December 14, 1944.On that day, Japanese guards stationed in Palawan ordered the American POWs under their control into the air raid shelters. Japanese soldiers suddenly poured gasoline on and onto the American POW shelters and set them on fire with flaming torches, followed by hand grenades. As the American POWs, engulfed in flames broke out of the fiery death traps, the Japanese guards machine gunned, bayoneted, decapitated and clubbed them to death. Of the American POWs, only 11 survived the massacre.The memorial is by the artist, Don Schloat, a former POW of the Japanese at Palawan.

Iloilo
Plaza Libertad is where the flag of the First Philippine Republic was raised in triumph after Spain surrendered Iloilo, her last capital in the islands, to the revolutionaries led by Gen. Martin Delgado on December 25, 1898. The plaza is in J.M. Basa - Dela Rama - Zamora St., Downtown, Iloilo City. It is bounded on one side by the San Jose Church (the first church built in the city of Iloilo), by the Iloilo City Hall on another, and some historical buildings like the Masonic Temple and a building now occupied by Landbank which used to be “Hotel de Iloilo.” Plaza Libertad is downtown Iloilo’s plaza. It used to be the center of activity of the whole city of Iloilo during its heyday. The place where the Ilonggos of the past liesurely spent their afternoon in the entertainment of live bands. Source:Explore Iloilo

Vigan
Plaza Salcedo is located in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.  Plaza Salcedo, named after Vigan's conqueror Don Juan de Salcedo, is situated right at the center of Vigan Ilocos Sur. It is an elevated elliptical plaza, and among the most beautiful in the Philippines. It features the 17th century Juan de Salcedo Monument, the oldest one of its kind in Northern Luzon. It was here in Plaza Salcedo where Gabriela Silang, a revolutionary hero, was executed by public hanging in 1763. Vigan Cathedral and the Arzobispado (Archbishop's Palace) next to it visually anchor the plaza. At the opposite end of the plaza, you will find government buildings, such as the Vigan City Hall and the Ilocos Sur Capitol.  Source:Selectphilippines.com

Manila
Plaza San Luis is located in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines.  Named after one of the barrios of old Intramuros, this is a cultural-cum-commercial complex currently composed of five houses: Casa Manila, Casa Blanca, Casa Urdaneta, Los Hidalgos, and El Hogar Filipino. Plaza San Luis will eventually consist of 9 houses representing different eras in Filipino-Hispanic architecture. Aside from gift and specialty shops, the complex has a museum at Casa Manila, containing late 19th century and early 20th century furniture found in a typical Filipino illustrado, or the privileged class, home. Source:TravelMart.net