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Antique
Batbatan Island is located 8 kilometers from Mararison Island, Culasi in the Province of Antique.  The gorgeous island rises as a mound of soft greenery, an attraction to scuba divers. A group of American oceanographers conclude that the island belongs to the Caribbean Category. Natural caves and anchorage are also found on the island, likewise to the white sand beaches.  How to Get to Batbatan IslandSan 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

Sta Cruz
Bathala Caves is located in Barangay Ipil, Sta Cruz, Marinduque, Philippines.  The Bathala caves are said to be mystical and a repository of psychic power emanating from various points of the universe. It is believed that there are seven caves within complex. Only four of these caves have so far been explored. The first is called the Simbahan owing to the natural rock formation within its church-like interior: Stalagmites forming a rough likeness to an altar, a silhouette of the Madonna and Child, the bell-like stalactites. The second cave, darker and deeper than the Simbahan is occasionally guarded by a python, from the ceiling of which hang hundreds of giant bats. Another cave has an underground river. Inside the fourth cave are human bones, which the people believe to be the remains of World War II soldiers.  Source:Visitmyphilippines.com

Tanay
Batlag Falls is located at Tanay, Rizal.  Further up the mountain, a smaller yet enchanting falls called Batlag Falls will transport you to another natural paradise. Swimming in the cool and flowing water of the falls around a forested vicinity will truly inspire people to preserve and protect this natural wonder. Source:Fly Philippines

Bato, Catanduanes
Bato Church is located in Bato, Catanduanes Philippines. Bato Church is a legendary marker in the town of Bato, Catanduanes. Although, it is more than 100 years old, it still stands glorious, as it greets everyone who enters the town.   Source: FlyPhilippines.com.ph

Antique
Bato Cueva (Rock Cave) is located in La Union, San Remigio in the Province of Antique.  Bato Cueva sits on the hilltop where a nearby forest nursery is located. Municipalities of San Jose and Sibalom are visible while atop the hill. On a good weather, the Madia-as mountain of Culasi is a majestic view.  How to Get to Bato CuevaSan 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

Bacon
Bato Limestone Cave of Bacon is located in Bacon, Sorsogon, Philippines.  Privately-owned, about 100 m. away from the junction (a private trail) along the Sawang-Bacon road. There are 3 caves, one is habitable while two are used as burial grounds. Various ancient articrafts were unearthed by a group of archeological team in 1956. The articrafts contained human bines, beads, seashells and shell drinking cups. It was estimated 2,000 years old. It is in triangular position in the sea by the shores of Calicaran. Source: Regional Development Council V   

Antique
Located two kilometers from the national highway before the town of San Remegio, Batohan Falls is one of Antique's hidden treasures.  The most notable feature of the Batohan Falls is the easy access to the water site. The visitors need not climb sloppy terrains, cling to treacherous hills, or simply fear for their safety. By just crossing a river to reach the village of Carawisan II, Batohan Waterfalls awaits to enthrall them.  How to Get to Batohan FallsSan 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  

Catanduanes
Batong Paluay is located in Catanduanes, Philippines. It has been believed that the image of the Our Lady of Sorrows was found after a flood hit near Barangay Paluay. This image has been carved in a piece of stone that has been growing since time.    Source: FlyPhilippines.com.ph

Mandaon
Batongan Cave is located at  Mandaon, Masbate, Philippines. An enchanted cave with three openings. One is at the base, leading to two stones naturally shaped like an altar and a pulpit, another at the center, and the last on top. About 120 meters away from the cave is an underground river. Source:Travel Global Pinoy

Davao City
The Battle Memorial is a tribute to soldiers who died during the Japanese occupation. Its location is the venue of the hard-fought battle between the Japanese soldiers and the combined forces of the American and Filipino troops. An elementary school now stands in its location.  How to get to Battle Memorial The Battle Memorial is located in Mintal, Davao City and is quite a distance from the downtown area. A taxi ride to the place takes around 15 minutes given that traffic is light. The Battle Memorial is within the premises of the Mintal Elementary School which is just in front the Mintal Public Market. Source:1stPhilippines