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Science City of Munoz (Munoz)
Living Fish Museum is located in Central Luzon State University Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Showcases indigenous and tropical freshwater fishes collected form different provinces in Luzon. Source:Flyphilippines.com.ph

Kawit
Liwasang Aguinaldo is located infront of Aguinaldo Shrine in Kawit, Cavite, Philippines.  This was built to commemorate the Centennial of our Philippine Independence. Source:Travelmart.net

Manila
A park dedicated to a Philippine hero, Andres Bonifacio, leader of the Philippine Revolution of 1896 who unlike Rizal advocated armed revolution against Spain. Within the Liwasang Bonifacio is a huge Central Fountain Park of Manila, which was inaugurated in December 1994. This is also the site of mass political rallies concentrating on international and local affairs.How to get to Liwasang BonifacioFrom Taft Avenue, take any PUJ going to Quiapo. Get off right at the plaza.  Source:Flyphilippines.info

Iloilo
The Lizares Mansion is one of the grandest mansions in Iloilo City.  The mansion is now the rectory of the Dominican Fathers where the Angelicum School of Iloilo (ASIL) chapel is located. The façade is first lit up every Christmas season during the annual “Sigaboom” night, which is celebrated by the community and alumni. Source:Inquirer.net  

Loboc
The Loboc River is now one of the major destinations of tourists, local and foreigners alike. Located in the Municipality of Loboc, a mere 24 kilometers away from Tagbilaran City, the winding river plays host to cruisers on board small bancas or floating restaurants. Visitors are treated to a vista of lush tropical vegetation such as nipa palms, coconut trees, banana groves, and bushes.  For more information visit Bohol-philippines.com 

Loboc
Loboc, Bohol  The Loboc River is now one of the major destinations of tourists, local and foreigners alike. Located in the Municipality of Loboc, a mere 24 kilometers away from Tagbilaran City, the winding river plays host to cruisers on board small bancas or floating restaurants. Visitors are treated to a vista of lush tropical vegetation such as nipa palms, coconut trees, banana groves, and bushes. A cruise along the river starts either from the Loay Bridge (a neighboring town) or at the town’s Poblacion. The Loay Bridge is 20 kilometers from Tagbilaran City while the Poblacion is about 25 kilometers away. Small motorized bancas can be availed of for a minimal fee yet for those who want to eat while cruising, floating restaurants are available offering Filipino cuisine buffet that costs P280 per head or more and local delicacies. With the tourism fever, the floating restaurants were envisioned providing tourists with a 1st class dining experience on board floating restaurants. The floating vessels are made up of a covered platform on top of two large outrigger boats which are joined together. The boats can accommodate up to 50 people. Most of the floating restaurants treat their guests with Boholano songs played by in-boat bands during the cruise. The trip winds up the river and ends at the Busay Falls which is only one and a half meter at most. Here, the guests are treated to rondalla music by a local rondalla group housed under a floating cottage. Local folks usually take a dip in the waters and enjoy bathing under the falls. Guests who have brought with them extra clothes are welcome to swim and bathe and experience the heady feeling of a refreshing swim in the river’s unpolluted waters. Going to and from the Busay falls, visitors are treated to a spectacle of children diving from a large coconut tree that is leaning out towards the river. One will feel a bit tense seeing the children climbing up the tree and then plunging towards the deep waters. From the looks of it, the part of the tree where the children usually dive from is more than 10 feet from the river. Along the way, one can see children swimming and people passing by in small bancas or canoes. Upstream, and located on the eastern bank of the river, the Nuts Huts Resort is seen. This resort is a favorite hang-out for bikers and hikers who prefer the peaceful and scenic surroundings of the river bank rather than the majestic allure of the sea. Another area worth visiting is where wild chickens, turtles, and pythons are kept in captivity. On this trips, visitors are given the time to marvel at the surrounding landscape. After a while, the return trip starts. Since the trip is going downstream, it takes a shorter time for the boats to arrive at the starting point.  How to get to Loboc River CruiseMany buses, jeepneys, and multicabs ply the interior route to and from Tagbilaran City. It is a lot cheaper if you avail of this local transport. However, vans and taxis are also available but usually charges 50% more if traveling outside Tagbilaran City. It is not hard to locate the Municipality of Loboc for it lies along the river banks. The old and massive stone church of Loboc is your landmark. The church is right beside the road, and at the opposite side of the road, you will see the Loboc River. Source:Bohol Philippines

Albay
Locsin Park is located at Albay, Philippines.  It was named after a well-loved former governor of Albay. This is where commemorative programs, community assemblies and basketball tournaments are regularly held. Located along the national highways on the eastern side of St. Gregory Cathedral in Albay District. Source:Regional Development Council V

Davao City
The Lon Wa Buddhist Temple is the biggest Buddhist temple in Mindanao. The temple boasts intricate architectural designs surrounded with trees and carp-filled lily ponds. A statue of Buddha stands inside the temple along with wooden carvings depicting his life. Since the temple is a place of worship, the ambience is calm and is a good escape from the noisy city life. HOW TO GET THERE The Lon Wa Buddhist Temple is located in R. Cabaguio Avenue. Cabaguio can be reached by taking the road to Agdao.  

San Gabriel
Lon-oy Spring is located between Barangay Lon-oy and Barangay Bayabas of San Gabriel, La Union,Philippines.  Lon-oy Spring has an area of approximately 10 hectares, it consists of numerous natural springs, three deep waterfalls and pristinely clear and invigoratingly cool waters.  Source:Launion.gov.ph

Igbaras
Catch a glimpse of one of the oldest and fading traditional crafts in Panay. Loom weaving in Panay dates back to the Spaniards who came to the Philippines. However, introduction of western-made textile brought an onslaught drop in Iloilo's textile industry. Among the few places where tidal or loom weaving managed to survive include Igbaras and Miag-ao.  In Barangay Sta. Barbara, Igbaras, few households still practice the are of loom weaving in making patadyong. A patadyong is West Visayan wrap around which has various uses, one may use it as skirt, dress, and baby carriers among others. Loom weaving has now been diversified to include not only patadyong but also shawls, placemats, pillow cases, kerchiefs, and even school uniforms.  People who engage in traditional loom weaving are a vanishing breed, younger people are no longer interested in learning the craft and time has already given way to cheaper and more modern clothing. Read more about the loom weavers of Igbaras.