Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Western Samar Province, Philippines

By James Barcelona
Tourist Attractions 
Mapaso Hot Spring
Mapaso Hot Spring. Located in Barangay Rizal II, Oquendo District, Calbayog City. A 30-minute ride to Oquendo from Calbayog plus 15-minute hike to the spring. “Mapaso” literally means hot. Fresh crustaceans (pokot) abound. They are naturally pinkish resembling scalded shrimps due to the high temperature.

Bangon-Bugtong Falls
Bangon-Bugtong Falls. Located in Brgy. San Joaquin of Calbayog City, an hour-and-15-minute ride to Barangay Tinaplacan plus 45-minute walk to the vicinity of the falls. Among the family of waterfalls of Calbayog City, Bangon, Bugtong Falls is one of the most majestic and spectacular spots that is worth visiting. As one ascends the stream, he will be amazed to see a circular pond about 30 meters in diameter, wide enough for swimming and deep enough for diving. The cascading water seems to come from streams flowing endlessly, resulting from the pressure of its disgorge, which becomes even bigger in volume and noticeable as the time of the day passes. Bugtong Falls is not only a tourist spot but also a potential source of power for Calbayog City and its neighboring localities.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Romblon Province, Philippines

By James Barcelona
Tourist Attractions
Mt. Guiting-Guiting
Mt. Guiting-Guiting, Sibuyan Island, Romblon
Romblon's highest peak. It is an attraction to mountaineers and is the province's major source of timber and metallic products. It is also abundant with wildlife, plant species, and waterfalls.

Cantingas River, Taclobo, San Fernando, Romblon
Cantingas River
Known for its enchanting vistas. In its mountain are found the world's smallest bat, the endangered wild cat or the singalong, and the hardest wood, the mancogo or iron wood. Cantingas River Valley is known to have the second cleanest inland water in the region.

Rizal Province, Philippines

By James Barcelona
Tourist Attractions
Hinulugang Taktak
Hinulugang Taktak is a popular mountain resort with waterfalls as main attraction.

Daranak Falls
Daranak Falls is 14 meters in height and stands majestically beneath a running stream.

Ugong Falls is peaceful scenery that offers spectacular views of Laguna de Bay and the town of Morong.