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Batac
Marcos Mansion is located in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.  It offers a number of scenic and historical tourist attractions including the Marcos Museum or "Balay Ti Ili" and General Ricarte Shrine. The Marcoses ancestral house has been turned into a museum that displays the memorabilia of the late President's 20-year reign, as well as his service in the Philippine army during World War II. Among the exhibits are dozens of life-size statues of Marcos in various outfits, all the car license plates he used since he joined the public sector a Congressman, and the letters he wrote to the Filipino people while he was in exile in Hawaii. His body lies in a refrigerated glass case in the adjacent mauseleom. Marcos was born in a nearby barrio, in Sarrat. Source:Selectphilippines.com  

Batac
Marcos Museum is located in Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines  Ferdinand Marcos, one of the country's brilliant presidents. His reign over the country has given us both fame and pain. Every event that happened has been embedded in each Filipinos hearts and mind. The Marcos museum that housed all the memories of his reign is the president's former house in Batac, Ilocos Norte where he was born and raised. It has been renovated and still preserves its Spanish look. The house contains the huge memorabilia and collections of the late president. Also found in the museum is the remains of Marcos, laid and preserved in a refrigerated crypt.  Source:Globalpinoy.com

Pugo
Marcos Park is located in Palina, Pugo, La Union, Philippines.  Comprising 300 hectares, a part of which is located in Palina, Pugo, the park is soon to be rehabilitated and further developed into a mountain resort complex to include the Marcos Highway as a Scenic Highway. Source:Launionsurf.com

Lucban
Marcos Tigla Park is located in Lucban, Quezon, Philippines.  Formerly known as Paseo Rizal, named after the legendary founder and first Governadorcillo of Lucban, the park is the site of fine monuments and other structures, including the Idyll of the Sea and the Fountain of Wisdom, which symbolize a mother transferring wisdom to her son.  Source:Wowphilippines.com.ph   

Abucay
Maria Canon Statue is located in Sibul Spring, Gabon, Abucay, Bataan, Philippines. A monument erected for the repose of the many WW II dead souls on the fields of Gabon, Abucay. It was built by Mie-kin Daichi Shichmucho of the Japanese Sohtahsih sect in September 1970. Source:Bataan.gov.ph

Camiling
Maria Clara Museum is located in Camiling, Tarlac, Philippines.  Preserved and displayed in this museum are the priceless mementos of Leonora Rivera, the sweetheart of Philippine national hero Dr. Jose Rizal. Source:Hoparound.net

Iligan
Maria Cristina Falls is a waterfall of the Agus River. Both the river and the waterfalls are responsible for producing electricity to power the island of Mindanao. Other than being an important power source, it is a tourist landmark of Iligan City. The falls stand at a majestic height of 320 feet and is surrounded by forests. The name "Maria Cristina" is derived from a legend that tells the death of two sisters named Maria and Cristina which took place at the falls.  HOW TO GET THERE From the city proper, ride a jeepney going to Buru-un and inform the driver that you are going to Maria Christina Falls. The driver will drop you near the road leading to the National Power Corporation (Napocor) entrance. At the entrance, you will be asked to register. Simply follow the instructions and you will be allowed to enter. Getting to the actual site requires an 800-meter walk. Tip: If you want to see Maria Cristina Falls in full view, schedule your trip on weekends. Source: WikipediaIligan Website    

Atimonan
Maria Cristina Park is located along the Maharlika Highway, Atimonan, Quezon, Philippines. It is a promenade park with an area of 200 square meters, built along the Lamon Bay area in Atimonan.  Source:Wowphilippines.com.ph

Los Banos
Maria Makiling Park is located in U.P. Los Baños Campus at Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines.  Maria Makiling was considered as a goddess in the local folklore of the Southern Tagalog region. She is said to reside on top of the tallest mountain in Laguna. Through time, the people who lived at the foot of the mountain venerated her for abundant harvests.  A mini Maria Makiling Park located near University of the Philippines Los Baňos Alumni Center was constructed as a tribute to the great bio-diversity; outstanding natural and cultural assets of Mt. Makiling.  Source:Visitmyphilippines.comWowphilippines.com.ph

Marinawa
Maribina Falls is located in Marinawa, Catanduanes, Philippines.  Gushing with breath-taking rapids of crystal-clear waters, the cascading falls are located amid rustic surroundings and lush-green vegetation. Source:Flyphilippines.com.ph