Jack's Ridge Davao

Jack’s Ridge Davao

Davao has a lot of things to be proud of. It is the location of the country’s highest peak, Mt. Apo. It is known for the most beautiful and sought-after orchid, the Waling-waling. It offers the most exotic fruits, including the Durian, the “fruit of the gods”. And it is the home of the nat

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Bukidnon Caves

Bukidnon Caves

Once you have tasted the thrill of caving, you will seek for more. Fortunately, many islands of the Philippines have caves. And even those inland places also have caves. And one of these inland provinces is the Bukidnon. This province is known to have about 80 to 90 known caves, with more caves

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Marikina River Park

Marikina River Park

Marikina City has been known as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines. But in recent years, this erstwhile quiet valley east of Metro Manila has emerged to be more than just the center of the shoe industry with its transformation into a highly urbanized city in 1996. Marikina is a valley which lies

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Spectacular Donsol Sorsogon

Spectacular Donsol Sorsogon

For an ordinary tourist, foreign or local, a popular Philippine tourist fare would be to snorkle somewhere in Palawan or a night’s out in Malate. But for an intrepid adventure seeker, traveling to the southernmost tip of the island of Luzon is a whole new experience. Sorsogon is that peninsula

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Tubbataha Reef - Palawan

Tubbataha Reef – Palawan

The Philippines is a tropical country that has its share of natural treasures. Since it is a tropical country the beaches in the Philippines are among the world’s best. Aside from the beaches, the Philippines can also be proud of the wonderful marine life they offer divers. One place in the

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Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Jam) Recipe

Halayang Ube (Purple Yam Jam) Recipe

Estimated preparation and cooking time: 2 hours Halayang Ube Ingredients: 1 kilo ube yam root 1 can (14 ounces) evaporated milk 2 cans (12 ounces) condensed milk 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla (optional) Halayang Ube Cooking Instructions:

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Filipino Leche Flan Recipe

Filipino Leche Flan Recipe

Preparation time: 30 minutes Estimated cooking time: 1 hour Leche Flan Ingredients: 1 can (390g) evaporated milk 1 can (390g) condensed milk 10 egg yolks 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract or lemon essence For the caramel: 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup water

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Chopsuey Recipe

Chopsuey Recipe

Estimated cooking & preparation time: 45 minutes. Chopsuey Ingredients: 1/4 kilo pork, sliced into small pieces 1/4 kilo shrimps, shelled, deveined and halved 1/4 kilo chicken liver and gizzard, sliced to small pieces 1/4 kilo cauliflower, broken to bite size 1/

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Crispy Pata Recipe

Crispy Pata Recipe

Preparation & drying: 4 hours to 1 day Estimated cooking time: 20 minutes Crispy Pata Ingredients: 1 Pata (front or hind leg of a pig including the knuckles) 1 bottle of soda (7Up or sprite) 1 tablespoon of salt 2 tablespoons patis (fish sauce) 1/2 tablespo

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