Saturday, September 3, 2011

Vinzons, Camarines Norte

Vinzons is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines.  The first recorded name of Vinzons was Tacboan and was later changed to Indan at which time the Mayor was Pedro Barbin. The town was renamed "Vinzons" in honor of Wenceslao Q. Vinzons, a former governor of the province. He was the youngest delegate to the Philippine Constitutional Convention of 1935, and a guerilla leader martyred by the Japanese during World War II. Vinzons is located in Region 5, also known as the Bicol Region.


Mangkawayan Island, Calaguas Group of Islands

Mangkawayan Island, Calaguas Group of Islands

Mangkawayan Island, Calaguas Group of Islands

Mangkawayan Island, Calaguas Group of Islands

Mangkawayan Island, Calaguas Group of Islands

Mangkawayan Island, Calaguas Group of Islands

Sunrise at  Mangkawayan Island


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Pagbilao, Quezon Province

The Municipality of Pagbilao rests in the province of Quezon, Region 4A.  It is located on the northern shore of Tayabas Bay on Luzon, just east of Lucena City, the provincial capital.


Kwebang Lampas, Mahabang Buhangin

Kwebang Lampas, Mahabang Buhangin

Kwebang Lampas, Mahabang Buhangin

Scenery near Kwebang Lampas or Mahabang Buhangin

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Taal, Batangas

The heritage town of Taal is located in the northwestern part of the province of Batangas. A dominant feature of the province of Batangas is Taal Lake. Taal town is located in Region 4A or also known as CALABARZON Region.


Taal Cathedral de San Sebastian

Taal Cathedral de San Sebastian

Municipal Hall of Taal

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