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Bansud
February 14-15 | Bansud, Oriental Mindoro Highlight is an agro-trade fair. Source:Travelmart.net

Quezon City
Originally conceived for the fun-loving children; it is situated within the heart of the Araneta Center. The carnival offers merry rides and sideshows at minimal prices.   How to get thereFrom Taft Avenue or TM Kalaw Street, hail a PUJ bound for "Cubao." Get off at Cubao, Fiesta Carnival is a 10-minute walk from the highway. Source:Manilahotelpromo.com 

Pilar (Bataan)
Final Battle Site is located in Pilar, Bataan, Philippines.  A stride this point on which was located the vital North-South Trail 4, was positioned the 23D Infantry Regiment which held the center of the 21st Division (PA), subjected to artillery and serial bombardment in the morning of Good Friday, 3 April, its outpost line of resistance North of Tiawir River collapsed. At 1500 hours the Japanese 61st Infantry Regiment, 4th Division broke through the main line of resistance at this point and swerving eastward for the 22D Infantry to abandon its position. By nighttime the Japanese has pushed 1,000 yards behind the main line of resistance on their advance toward Limay. On the 6th of April, the Japanese had overwhelmed all resistance offered by the 23rd and 22d Infantry Regiments resulting in the disintegration of the 11 Corps and the Surrender of Bataan. Source:Bataan.gov.ph

Dinalupihan
First Line of Defense Marker is located in Rotunda, Layac, Dinalupihan, Bataan, Philippines. It marks the first strong line of defense of combined Philippines USAFFE Troops against Japanese invasion during WW II. Symbolic of the tragedy that befell Bataan and the gallantry of Filipino and American heroes who restored our country and people to a government of free peoples is a monument in the center of rotunda in Layac, Dinalupihan, Bataan. This monument was erected by the 38th Infantry division, Army of the United States, in memory of the defenders of Bataan, living and dead, including the 38th Tank Company of Harrodburg, Kentucky, a unit of said division, in December 1941 to February 1942.  It also marks the liberation of the place on January 19, 1945 to August 16,1945 wholly by the following units: 149th Infantry, 151st Infantry, 113th Engineer Combat Battalion, 139th Artillery Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Battalion and the 38th Division Special Troop. Source:Bataan.gov.ph

Pilar (Bataan)
Flaming Sword is located in Panilao, Pilar, Bataan, Philippines. A symbol of the Filipino courage and gallantry in the face of external trials to the nation’s democracy and peace. Source:Bataan.gov.ph

Taal
Flights of Steps is located in Taal, Batangas, Philippines. Connecting the Taal Church and Caysasay Shrine is a flight of 123 rough-hewn marble steps. A path branches off to the Santa Lucia wells. The water is believed to be curative by people of deep faith in the Virgin Of Caysasay. Source:Visitmyphilippines.com

Palayan City
Fort Magsaysay si located in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Fort Magsaysay has a total area of 74,000 hectares. Being one of the biggest military training camp not only in the Philippines but the whole of Asia, Fort Magsaysay provide new breed of soldiers in different fields such as engineering, health care and education.  Pahingahan Complex is the main attraction of the camp. Described as a mini dam, it offers a breathtaking scenery of natural rainforest and a huge lake. Source:Nuevaecija.gov.ph

Jolo
Fort of the Princess of Asturias is located in Jolo, Sulu, Philippines.  The Fort of the Princess of Asturias is one of the notable remnants of the Spanish occupation of Jolo. Built in honor of the Princess of Spain, this building was transformed into an American military headquarters when the Spanish forces left the island in 1899. It was also used as a base of the Philippine Constabulary until 1942. During the Japanese rule, the fort served as the dungeon where Filipinos were tortured.  Source: Kasal.ph

Zamboanga City
Fort Pilar was a military defence fortress used by the Spaniards during the 17th century. It was intended as a defense against pirates and raiders coming from different areas in Mindanao. It also served as a shrine to Our Lady of the Pillar - the patron virgin of Spain. The Spanish colonizers eventually left the fort after surrendering the Philippines to the United States of America. The old building still stands today serving as a historical landmark. Local rumors claim that the Virgin Mary has made miraculous appearances in the fort. HOW TO GET THERE Fort Pilar is one of Zamboanga City's most important landmarks. Zamboanga is accessible by bus travel from almost any point in Mindanao. Source:WikipediaZamboanga Website 

Romblon
Fort San Andres is located in Poblacion, Romblon Philippines. Fort San Andres is a great stop for its historical relevance in the Romblon province, as it is once used to serve as a lookout point for marauding pirates during the Spanish era. Nowadays, Fort San Andres is being used as a weather station for the region.  Source: FlyPhilippines.com