Bacolod’s main Catholic church, begun in the late 19th century and completed in 1894. Built of coral stone and later covered with cement, it is one of the city’s key landmarks. The cathedral is also known for its Centennial Bells …
The city's cathedral, named for San Nicolas de Tolentino, the patron saint of Tandag. A novena runs here for nine days from September 1 up to his feast on September 10, and the church hands out a bread called Pan …
A lake of 361.124 hectares at about 1,000 metres, ringed by hills and rainforest in the Alah Valley near Surallah. Tilapia grow in floating cages across the water, and egrets, herons, kingfishers and Philippine cockatoos live around the shores. The …
The seat of the Catholic Diocese of San Fernando de La Union, in Barangay II, the Poblacion. Its patron is Saint William the Hermit, who founded the Williamites, a branch of the Hermits of Saint Augustine. The town feast for …
The seat of the Archdiocese of Lipa, built in a Neo-Renaissance style on a Latin cross plan, with arches around the main hall and a large dome. An octagonal bell tower stands beside the front. It had five floors at …
A city park of sculptures of Mindanao's indigenous peoples, with a dancing fountain in the evening. It sits in the centre of the city. The park covers 4 hectares, laid out on the old city playground and opened in December …
An extensive cave complex in the Sierra Madre mountains
The seat of the Diocese of Naval, and a church of the 20th century rather than the Spanish period. Its full name is Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral. The parish began in 1860 under the name Bagasumbul. …
An underground river that surfaces as a pool of clear blue water, at Barangay Talisay in Hinatuan. Filipino and foreign visitors both know it, and it is the town's main draw. Cave divers have gone 82 metres down into the …
The bishop's church for the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Pablo. Its patron is Saint Paul the First Hermit, and his feast falls on January 15. The present building was started in 1714 and finished in 1721, on foundations laid …
Where the embroidered barong, balisong knives and tapa are sold side by side. Taal is known as the balisong and barong tagalog capital of the Philippines.
A cave that is also used as a burial site featuring hanging coffins, usually combined with a tour of Sumaguing Cave.
The seat of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, which covers the western half of Bohol. Jesuit missionaries founded the parish in 1595, one of six in Bohol, and the Augustinian Recollects took it over in 1768. Fire destroyed the first church …
also known as the Ayala Museum, this showcases the memorabilia of martyred priest Jose Burgos. Behind the house is the national museum (formerly the Ilocos Sur Provincial Jail), housing other ethnic and Ilocano artifacts such as artifacts, weapons, kitchen utensils, …
The seat of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, it is one of the six original churches of Bohol established by the Jesuits in 1595. The current church structure however dates back to the mid-1800s, after the original church burned down.
The largest park in Gasan, this is where the town's annual passion play is staged every Black Saturday, as well as the Gasang-Gasang Street Dancing Festival every Easter Sunday. The Gasan Public Library is located inside the park.
The seat of the Diocese of Kalibo, in the downtown and close to the Aklan River, and the oldest place of worship in the province. It carries two other names: the Cathedral Parish of Saint John the Baptist, and the …
The seat of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lingayen-Dagupan, on Burgos Street in the city centre. It is dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist, and the National Historical Commission of the Philippines lists it among the heritage sites of the city. …
The seat of the Diocese of Masbate, dedicated to Saint Anthony of Padua and standing on Quezon Street. Spanish missionaries founded the parish in 1578. The parish passed to the Diocese of Nueva Caceres in 1595 and to the Diocese …
A baroque Catholic church and the seat of the Diocese of Maasin. It holds a 200-year-old statue of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Maasin, called the Patrona, and its parish is one of the oldest in the country. Jesuit …
The city's cathedral, built from the ruins of the parish church that the 1955 earthquake destroyed. It is one of the earliest designs of Leandro Locsin, National Artist for Architecture, and his squares, circles and half circles run through the …
A 2-hectare garden in the middle of the Makati business district, planted with palms, acacia trees and tropical greenery. Ayala Land opened it to the public in November 2009, and it is one of the largest green areas in the …
A large limestone cave descended barefoot over wet rock, often joined to Lumiang in a cave connection trip. Caving is one of the main reasons people come to the town. Register at the tourist office in Sagada Proper for a …
A park beside the Valenzuela City Town Center and City Hall of Valenzuela in McArthur Highway.
An open area with the municipal hall on one side and other town services such as the police station and post office on another side. It becomes quite busy during festivals with music, other entertainment and food stalls.