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Tagbilaran City
The President Carlos P. Garcia Memorial Park was erect in the memory of the late President Carlos P. Garcia, the 4th president of the Republic of the Philippines.  The memorial park was a project of the Boholanos from all over the country and abroad. The park sits on a 11 hectare land chosen by the president himself when he was still alive.  On the park is a life-sized statue of the late president erected in a marble base. The statue was done Napoleon Abueva, a national artist, the same person who made the blood compact sculpture.Source:Bohol-Philippines

Sablayan
Presing Park is located in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. Presing Park is the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll, as its five-hectare park offers the cool breeze of the nearby sea. Travelers can even enjoy the sight of the 15th century cannon and the Grotto of Our Lady of Fatima.   Source: FlyPhilippines.com

Tacloban
Price Mansion is located in Tacloban City, Leyte Philippines. This historical landmark in Tacloban is an interesting place to visit while visiting Leyte. Its sturdy facade used to be General MacArthur's official residence and headquarters that was built on October 20, 1944.  Source: FlyPhilippines.com.ph

Los Banos
Provincial Office Demo Farm Complex is located in Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines.  This demonstration farm complex, which sprawls on a seven-hectare land, was conceived as a government agricultural development program devoted to rice production, orchid propagation, fish growing, and hog breeding. It uses scientific agricultural methods researched and undertaken by the International Rice Research Institute in Los Baños. It provides orchid seedlings to contract growers engaged in cut-flower production and breeds freshwater fish such as tilapia and big headed carp in its 2.2-hectare fishpond. Source:Travelmart.net

Cagayan de Oro City
The Pueblo de Oro Golf Course and Country Club has an 18-hole championship golf course designed by the Robert Jones II International - a company experienced in golf course design. It is deemed as the best golf course facility in the Philippines. Golf course facilities consist of a vast driving range, a clubhouse, tee houses, and practice areas.  Contact number: (88) 8588823   Source:cdoguide

Ormoc City
Puente de la Reina is known as the oldest bridge in the city. Its cobblestones still intact, the bridge is a relic of an age long gone.  The bridge was built in the early 1800's but was completed in 1861. In Spanish era, the bridge was used as docking area for sailboats, vintas of Chinese, Javans and Indonesians who frequented the island to sell their produce.  The bridge is still in use to this day. It is situated fronting the twin buildings of the Executive and Legislative branch and Ormoc Plaza and Ormoc City Hall at its side. Source: City Government of Ormoc Website

Bahile
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 kilometers north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. The National Park is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the northern coast of the island. It is bordered by St Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the east. The City Government of Puerto Princesa has managed the National Park since 1992. It is also known as St. Paul's Subterranean River National Park. The entrance to the Subterranean River is located a short hike from little town of Sabang. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. Until the 2007 discovery of an underground river in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula [1], Puerto Princesa's underground river is reputed to be the world's longest. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full mountain-to-the-sea ecosystem and has some of the most important forests in Asia. It was inscribed by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site on December 4, 1999. A world heritage site, this natural wonder features an 8.2 kilometer navigable underground river, reputed to be the world's longest, that winds through a spectacular cave before emptying out in to the South China Sea. This river flows within a deep cavern under rugged limestone and marble cliffs, special features of the park. Known as one of the world's wonders, this river stretches eight kilometers deep into an underground lagoon with crystalline waters. Within the hallowed recesses, one winds through the tunnel aboard a paddle boat with outriggers to be enthralled at every turn which reveals stalactite pillars, rock formations, and domed amphitheaters.  How to get to Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park The park is located in Bahile, Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Located 81 kilometers from the city proper, the place can be reached through Barangay Cabayugan to Sabang, from where one could take a pumpboat ride to the Underground River, or hike through a monkey trail. An alternative way to reach the river is through a hired pumpboat ride from Bahile wharf. Travel time through Barangay Cabayugan is 1 1/2 hours' jeepney ride and 10 to 15 minutes' pumpboat ride or 1 1/2 hours' hike. Sources:WikipediaTravelMart

Norzagaray
Pug-pog River is located in Norzagaray, Bulacan, Philippines. A river with clear water coming directly from the Sierra Madre Mountains. Source:Wowphilippines.com.ph Hoparound.net

Antique
The exceptional Pula Waterfalls is located two kilometers from the town of San Remigio in the Province of Antique.   The name Pula (or red) Waterfalls is derived from the red-tinged waters of the waterfall. It is fast becoming a popular natural attraction in the region. Perfect for photography and swimming. How to Get to Pula WaterfallsSan Jose de Buenavista(the capital town) is accessible via passenger plane, Asian Spirit, three times a week from Manila, and from the major cities of the country through Iloilo City.  From Iloilo, it's a two-hour ride by bus or van. If you are coming from Boracay Island, the province can be reached through RORO buses from Boracay terminal in Malay, Aklan and regular buses plying Nabas, Aklan to the northern part of the province down to the capital town of San Jose de Buenavista.   Source: www.geocities.com

Daet
Pulang daga is located at northeast of Daet, Camarines Norte, Philippines.  Frequented by picnickers and swimmers. It has a clean sand and commands a panoramic view of the wide Pacific Ocean.  Source:VisitMyPhilippines.com