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Antique
Danao Lake sits in the high mountains of San Remigio in the Province of Antique.  Stretching to an hectare, Danao Lake is resistant to heavy rains as it does not raise the lake's water level. The place is ideal for nature trekkers. Monkeys and wild chicken roam the nearby jungle. How to Get to Danao LakeSan 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

Pakil
Danilo Dalena's House of Paintings is located in Pakil, Laguna, Philippines. The House is the provincial residence of the famous artist,  Danilo Dalena. It has received visitors who admire the collection of his painted works of art. Dalena, a son of the town of Pakil, has enhanced the touristic appeal of this town with the restoration of this residence where his collection of art works are displayed.  Source:Visitmyphilippines.com  

Cauayan
Danjugan Island is located in Cauayan, Negros Occidental Philippines. An island in every sense, the Danjugan Island is a 3 hectare marine sanctuary in Cauayan. It's a paradise for any marine lover, offering guests beauty and fun in one package.   Source: FlyPhilippines.com.ph

San Isidro
The Danlogan Falls is located at the foot of Mount Hamiguitan in Sitio Panganan, Barangay Maputi. Source:Official Website of San Isidro 

Tanay
Danarak Falls is located at Bgy. Tandang Kutyo, Tanay, Rizal, Philippines.  A favorite location shooting area of most local and international movies and advertising outfits in the country, Daranak Falls nestles quietly at the foot of the Tanay mountains, preserved with the natural vegetation, complemented with beautiful waterfalls, ponds, and rivers cascading through elaborate tropical trees and plants. This 14-meter high falls is truly a refreshing site. Source:Fly Philippines 

Kapangan
The site of the ancient ruins is located at the top of the mountain, west of Kapangan. It gives a view of the coastline at the west and another view of the valley in the east.  The ruins serve as evidence of an earlier civilization that existed even before the Spanish occupation. The site is proof that people in the area traded and forged alliances with nearby, and much populated, communities. Source:Benguet.gov.ph

Dauin
Dauin's colonial Church of San Nicolas is regarded as the province's oldest. In front of the church and along the beach are the ruins of two dome-shaped watchtowers said to have been used to warn against pirates. Read more about Dauin Church's history.

Davao City
Davao Hilltop, now known as Dencio's sa Hilltop, is a restaurant located at Shrine Hills. The place is frequented by locals and tourists alike because it provides a great view of the city. How to get to Davao Hilltop Restaurant (Dencio's sa Hilltop)The restaurant is located further into Shrine Hills, Matina. Taxi drivers are familar with the place.  Source:Davaotraveler.com

Iloilo
David's Teas House at Sm City Iloilo is the first David's Tea House opened outside Luzon. The restaurant serves authentic Chinese Food at a reasonable price.  David's Tea House serves dimsum, congees, noodle soups, fresh fish, golden prawns, seafoods, sizzling plates, hot soups, juicy pork, tender beef, chicken, fried rice and toppings, roasting and cold cuts and vegetables.  Their best sellers are Pata Tim; Fried Lapu-lapu with Pine Nuts and Sweet and Sour Sauce; Hakaw, a dumpling that is 90 percent shrimp; Camaron Rebosado; Cold Cuts which consists of white chicken, pork asado, seaweeds, century eggs and beef; and Yang Chow Fried Rice, which is garnished with shrimp, green peas, pork asado and eggs. Those who have tried Yang Chow Fried Rice will attest that the chef do not scrimp on the ingredients, especially on the shrimp.  The restaurant sports the colors red and black and well-lighted by beautiful yellow-red Chinese lanterns. 

Ocampo
Deer Farm is located at Sta. Cruz, Ocampo, Camarines Sur, Philippines. Situated about 4 kilometers up in Mt. Isarog , this 5-hectare farm is considered as the Deer Farm of the Philippines . Stocked entirely with Australian species such as Blackbuck Antelope, Fallow Deer, Chital Deer, Red Deer , and Elk. Owned by the Camarines Sur government, it was started late in 1996 with only 60 heads of five species from Australia.  Today, the number had increased to over 300 heads. Its goal is to make the province a supplier of deer meat (venison) which is a delicacy to class restaurants while the hides can be used as materials for bags, belts, and other goods while the antlers can be extracted for medicinal value. Source:Camarines Sur Government Website