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Subic
Hill 394 is located in Subic, Zambales, Philippines.  This place offers a breathtaking view of Mount Natib and Subic Bay, with a peak of 394 meters above sea level. This hill is said to be the most popular peak in Subic. Source:1stphilippines.com

Palawan
Hill 522 is located in Palo, Leyte, Philippines. Commonly know as Guinhangdan Hill, it was the entrance to the first liberated town of Palo in 1944 after having been heavily bombarded to destroy the garrisons built by the Japanese artillery units. Foxholes built by the Japanese still exist. There is a memorial marker built by Mie Prefect. Source:Travelmart.netTourisminthephilippines.com

Norzagaray
Hilltop is located in Norzagaray, Bulacan, Philippines. Dubbed as the “Bagiuo of Bulacan”, its breathtaking scenic view of the Sierra Madre Range does not fail to mesmerize every tourist that visits the place. Source:Bulacan.gov.ph

Quezon City
This memorial park in Tandang Sora District is a tourist spot in its own right. Its magnificent landscape and monuments are something to behold. The parks includes the memorial of Melchora Aquino, more popularly known as "Tandang Sora", one of the heroes of the Philippine Revolution and, officially, the heroine of Quezon City. Another breathtaking sculpture monument here is that of "Malakas and Maganda", the Philippines' own version of "Adam and Eve". How to get thereFrom Taft Avenue or T.M. Kalaw Street hail a PUJ going to "Fairview". Get off at the Glo-ri Supermart corner Tandang Sora along the Dom Mariano Marcos Avenue. Then hail another PUJ going to "Tandang Sora".  Source:Alltravelnetwork.com   

Dauis
The Hinagdanan Cave is the most popular and easy to reach among the caves of Bohol province.  Classified as a karst cave, it is located in the town of Dauis in Panglao Island. The cave boasts of a large number of stalactites and stalagmites and leads to an underground spring pool where visitors can take a dip. Water is icy cold where the spring gushes forth yet a bit warm at the outlet where it meets the sea. Read more about Hinagdanan Cave.

Bislig
Previously called “Suhoton Cave” from the local term “suhot” which means “to pass through inside.” A hunter "Bidok" who in that time was chasing a boar first discovered this cave. Since then, villagers considered it a place where their gods dwelt.  Source:Angelfire.com

Antipolo
The Hinulugang Taktak, located at Taktak Road, Brgy. Dela Paz, Antipolo, Rizal, Philippines. Its legendary origin dates back to the 15 th century when legend has it that the waterfalls was where the townsfolk threw the large bell that caused undue disturbance whenever it was rung at Angelus. Its sound was so loud that the people could not endure it. They demanded that the local priest get rid of the bell. Thus "Hinulugang Taktak", meaning the place where the bell was dropped. The place has since become a favorite spots for visitors and clients.  Source:Antipolo.gov.ph

Calinog
February 3 | Calinog From a Visayan term for “jubilation” or “rejoicing,” Hirinugyaw was inspired by the Dinagyang Festival of Iloilo City and has become a feast with success for the people Calinog through a festivity showing the town’s devotion to the Child Jesus and highlighted as it turns out in celebration for the feast of Sto. Niño.  People make effort to perform colorful cultural dances and other festive commemorative rites in His honor. The festival has given life in their faith and has become a growing devotion in their hearts.  The dances performed are usually thought to be simple dances composed of repetitive, easy-to-learn steps. However the presentation becomes highly complex with the incorporation of a Sugidanon---traditional stories on a town’s history and culture narrated through chanting. It is used to highlight the dances in order to heighten the dramatic or comic effect of the presentation.  As a whole, the festival functions to create or promote a sense of community as it continues to make the community feel part of a provincial or regional group to help them establish ties with their heritage. Read more about Hirinugyaw Suguidadonay.  

Malolos
Hiyas ng Bulacan Museum is located in Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines.  Houses a collection of valuable relics and mementos, articles, documents, and handicrafts from Bulacan during the period of the Philippine Revolution.  Source:Wowphilippines.com.ph  

Silay City
Hofileña Ancestral House is located in Silay City, Negros Occidental Philippines. For the art enthusiasts, the Hofileña Ancestral House is one of the best places to visit while staying in Silay City. The Hofileña Ancestral House holds a collection of rare art pieces that ranges from Luna, Rizal and Hidalgo. It is also the venue of the first wood printing in the region.  Source: FlyPhilippines.com.ph