BATANGAS BULALO: Perfect for Rainy Days
As the summer heat subsides and a nip in the air returns, nothing beats a steaming bowl of soup. Here in the Philippines, bulalo definitely tops the list of the most popular tummy-warmers!
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QUICK GUIDE: Maquinit Hot Springs in Coron, Palawan
2014 • 07 • 02 The Maquinit Hot Springs is one of the only few saltwater hot springs in the world. The 30-minute tricycle ride on the dusty road to the hot spring can be tough, but it gets rewarding once you have reached the spot. Here, mangrove trees surround the area,
VIDEO: Mystical Island of Siquijor by Alden Diaz
2014 • 07 • 02 Often dubbed “Mystic Island,” Siquijor is known for voodoo or black magic. But whether you believe it or not, one thing that cannot be denied is its pure beauty. Alden Diaz chronicled his 4-day stay on the island and here’s what he recorded.
QUICK GUIDE: Talisayin Cove in San Antonio, Zambales
2014 • 06 • 20 Nestled between Anawangin Cove and Nagsasa Cove along the coastline of Zambales is Talisayin Cove. The narrative of one’s escapade to Talisayin begins and ends in haunting silence, which remains to be the only thing unmatched by any of its neighbors. This wallflower offers a
MORONG BEACH (NAKABUANG ARCH) in Sabtang, Batanes
2014 • 06 • 11 Of all the beaches fringing the coast of Sabtang Island, Morong Beach is probably the most well-known. Thanks to the large rocky arch that has become an icon not just of the island but Batanes as a whole. The natural formation is called Nakabuang Arch.
QUICK GUIDE: Anawangin Cove in San Antonio, Zambales
2014 • 05 • 31 A decade ago, Anawangin Cove was where you should go if you wanted to be alone on the beach. But that’s not the case anymore. Anawangin’s popularity skyrocketed over the years, and it’s not hard to see why. Its coast is strewn with volcanic ash,
Borawan Beach, Quezon: Important Tips
2014 • 05 • 29 Much has been said about Borawan. The beach has been transformed from Quezon’s best-kept secret to a crowded strip. It has become one of the go-to beach destinations among Manila-dwellers and it’s not difficult to see why. Imposing cliffs frame the sandy coast, freckled by
QUICK GUIDE: Dampalitan Island in Padre Burgos, Quezon
2014 • 05 • 29 Dampalitan is one of the three most popular islands dotting the northern fringes of Tayabas Bay. But unlike the other two, Pagbilao Grande and Pagbilao Chica Islands, it is part of Padre Burgos, the usual jump-off point. Of the three beaches that are part of
QUICK GUIDE: Puting Buhangin in Pagbilao, Quezon
2014 • 05 • 22 A pocket of white sand tucked in a corner of Pagbilao Grande Island, Puting Buhangin is one of the beaches that have been gaining popularity in the past few years. Despite being concealed behind Pagbilao Power Station, it continues to retain a very natural and
QUIZ: Iconic Views of Famous Beaches
Below are six of the most iconic views in some of the most breathtaking beach destinations in the Philippines. Can you tell us the name of the beaches where these photos were taken? If you can identify these beaches, let others know by posting a comment or sharing this page