philippine provinces, cities and municipalities: August 2011

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Matnog, Sorsogon Province

Matnog is a municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. It lies at the southernmost tip of the island of Luzon. Local elders say that the name Matnog comes from the word "matonog" (very audible) - that describes to the loud sound of the waves. The site of one of the busiest seaports in the Philippines, it is the jump off point to the Southern Philippines and vice-versa. Matnog is located in Region 5, Bicol Region.

Subic Beach, Calintaan Island

Matnog Port

Parola, old lighthouse

Tikling Island

Additonal Links:

http://www.sorsogontourism.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matnog,_Sorsogon

Capas, Tarlac

Capas is a municipality in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. Originally a part of Zambales and Pampanga, the municipality contains the Capas National Shrine an Obelisk with a central bell, which was built and is maintained by the Philippine government as a memorial to the Filipino and American soldiers who died in Camp O'Donnell at Barangay Navy. Capas is located in Region 3, Central Luzon Region.

Crater Lake of Mt. Pinatubo

Capas National Shrine

Additonal Links:

http://capastarlac.com/html/site.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capas,_Tarlac

Pilar, Bataan

Pilar is found in the southeast portion of the province of Bataan. It is bounded by Orion in the South, Balanga in the North, Bagac in the west and Manila Bay in the East. The highest elevation is 553 meters at Mt. Samat in Barangay Diwa. Pilar is located in Region 3, Central Luzon Region.

Dunsulan Falls

Dambana ng Kagitingan or Shrine of Valour

Additional Links:

http://www.mybataan.com/content/view/66/247/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pilar,_Bataan

http://www.bataan.gov.ph

Moalboal, Cebu Province

The municipality of Moalboal is a 4th class municipality lies in Southwest coast of the Province of Cebu. Moalboal has been spotted, identified and is a famed tourist destination for both local and foreign nationals. It has a laudable coastlines, beautiful and real white sandy beaches. Moalboal is located in Region 7, Central Visayas Region.

Basdaku Beach

Additional Links:

http://www.moalboal.gov.ph/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moalboal,_Cebu

Alcoy, Cebu Province

Alcoy is a 5th class municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. From the history, its name came from Alcoi which is a city of Spain. When Spaniards came to the place during the Spanish era, some of them said that the place remind them of Alcoi, Spain, having a green and lushes environment and the simplicity of the place and the inhabitants. From then on, the place was called Alcoy (native slang of Alcoi). The town is located in Region 7, Central Visayas Region.

Tingko Beach

Additional Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoy,_Cebu

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Samal, Davao del Norte

Island Garden City of Samal is a city in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. The name is often abbreviated into IGaCoS. There are two main Islands in IGacoS , Samal Island and Talicud Island which are situated at the Southern point. Other smaller Islands namely Malipano, Big Liguid and Little Liguid are also part of the city. Samal is located in Region 11, Davao Region.

Vanishing Island

Monfort Bat Cave

Kaputian Beach Park

Canibad Beach in Brgy. Aundanao

Additional Links:

http://www.samalcity.gov.ph

http://samalbeaches.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samal,_Davao_del_Norte

Maria, Siquijor

Maria is a municipality in the province of Siquijor, Philippines. The town is located in Region 7, Central Visayas Region.

Salagdoong Beach Resort

Additional Links:

http://siquijor.gov.ph

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siquijor_province

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Sumilao, Bukidnon

Sumilao is in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. The word “Sumilao” came from a Bukidnon phrase "Kon sumilaw da.” which means “When light comes again.” Sumilao is located in Region 10, Northern Luzon Region.

Alalum Falls

Additional Links:
http://www.bukidnon.gov.ph
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sumilao,_Bukidnon

Impasug-ong, Bukidnon

Impasug-ong is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. Impasug-ong is strategically located in the northeastern part of the Province of Bukidnon. The town is located in Region 10, also known as Northern Mindanao Region.

CEDAR entrance

Dila Falls, CEDAR

Additional Links:

http://www.bukidnon.gov.ph

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impasug-ong,_Bukidnon

Candelaria, Zambales

Candelaria is the second nethermost town in Zambales. It is approximately 42 kilometers from the capital town of Iba. Candelaria is the third-largest town in terms of land area in Zambales. The town is located in Region 3, Central Luzon Region.

Potipot Island

Additional Links:

http://www.zambalesnow.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candelaria,_Zambales

San Antonio, Zambales

San Antonio is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Zambales in the Philippines. San Antonio is known for several beautiful coves and islands. San Antonio is located in Region 3, Central Luzon Region.

Anawangin Cove

Additional Links:

http://www.pundaquit.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio,_Zambales

http://www.zambalesnow.com