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La Mesa Eco Park in Quezon City: the Metro’s True Forest Recreational Park

La Mesa Eco Park in Quezon City: the Metro’s True Forest Recreational Park

La Mesa Ecopark is one of the metropolis’ very last forests that provide clean air to the city and preserve endemic flora and fauna. Find out more about it here!
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  • Quezon City Spot 2019
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    • Quezon Memorial Circle: A National Park Amidst the Bustling City

    Quezon Memorial Circle: A National Park Amidst the Bustling City

    Located in the center of Elliptical Road, where six major lanes meet, Quezon Memorial Circle, is a national park and shrine dedicated to the late president Manuel L. Quezon.
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  • Quezon City Spot 2019
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    • Tipsy Tales’ Lambana: An Immersive Theater Experience That Brings Folklore to Life

    Tipsy Tales’ Lambana: An Immersive Theater Experience That Brings Folklore to Life

    Explore the thrilling and whimsical world of Lambana, an immersive theater experience by Tipsy Tales that bring Philippine folklore to life.
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  • Eastwood
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    • 7 Accommodations in Batanes to Experience First-Hand Ivatan Hospitality

    7 Accommodations in Batanes to Experience First-Hand Ivatan Hospitality

    We listed homestay and hotel accommodations in Batanes you might want to consider booking for your trip!
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    • House of Dakay in Ivana, Batanes: A Preserved Historical Treasure

    House of Dakay in Ivana, Batanes: A Preserved Historical Treasure

    House of Dakay is considered as one of the oldest stone houses in Batanes, constructed back in 1887. Learn more about it with Philippine Primer!
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    • Tayid Lighthouse in Mahatao, Batanes: The Watchtower Guarding Marlboro Country

    Tayid Lighthouse in Mahatao, Batanes: The Watchtower Guarding Marlboro Country

    Tayid Lighthouse in Mahatao, Batanes is built in 2002 to originally guide fishing boats.
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    • Diura Fishing Village in Mahatao, Batanes: The Preserved Coastal Village of South Batan

    Diura Fishing Village in Mahatao, Batanes: The Preserved Coastal Village of South Batan

    Diura Fishing Village is a scene out of a historical book and is a scenic and serene settlement in itself.
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    • Marlboro Country in Mahatao, Batanes: South Batan’s Cinematic Pastureland

    Marlboro Country in Mahatao, Batanes: South Batan’s Cinematic Pastureland

    Be transported to a cinematic dimension when you reach Marlboro Country in Mahatao, Batanes.
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    • Privato Hotel Makes Your Business Trips Convenient and Hassle-Free

    Privato Hotel Makes Your Business Trips Convenient and Hassle-Free

    There is a new chain of business-lifestyle hotels offering a solution to these dilemmas by addressing the specific needs of business travelers–Privato Hotel.
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  • Makati
  • Metro Manila
  • Pasig
  • Quezon City
  • Hotel
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    • San Carlos Borromeo Church in Mahatao, Batanes: Home to Batanes Blank Book Archive

    San Carlos Borromeo Church in Mahatao, Batanes: Home to Batanes Blank Book Archive

    Batanes is home to several churches that have all witnessed the faith and resilience of the Ivatans—one of these is San Carlos Borromeo Church in Mahatao.
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    • Morong Beach and Ahaw Arch in Sabtang, Batanes: Captivating the Origins of the Island

    Morong Beach and Ahaw Arch in Sabtang, Batanes: Captivating the Origins of the Island

    Morong Beach perfectly captivates the origins of Sabtang Island, with its white-sand beach and calm atmosphere.
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  • Batanes
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    • Honesty Coffee Shop in Ivana, Batanes: A Mini Pitstop for Cookies and Coffee

    Honesty Coffee Shop in Ivana, Batanes: A Mini Pitstop for Cookies and Coffee

    The long history of Honesty Coffee Shop dates back to September 1995, when Elena Castano-Gabilo purposely opened it to serve travelers to and from Sabtang Island.
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    • Savidug Village in Sabtang, Batanes: A Mirror of the Ivatans’ Early Life

    Savidug Village in Sabtang, Batanes: A Mirror of the Ivatans’ Early Life

    One spot that you should never miss out on when visiting the spectacular island of Sabtang is the Savidug Village.
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    • Chavayan Village in Sabtang, Batanes: A Rich Cultural History Beyond Stonehouses

    Chavayan Village in Sabtang, Batanes: A Rich Cultural History Beyond Stonehouses

    Known for its rich cultural history, Chavayan Village is undoubtedly one of the most popular spots in Sabtang Island.
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    • Japanese Tunnel in Basco, Batanes: A Piece of History Tucked Underneath

    Japanese Tunnel in Basco, Batanes: A Piece of History Tucked Underneath

    Dipnaysupuan Japanese Tunnel, made of volcanic rocks and cement, served as a shelter for Japanese soldiers when they arrived in Batanes in 1941.
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    • Provincial Capitol of Batanes: Where Your Island Journey Begins

    Provincial Capitol of Batanes: Where Your Island Journey Begins

    The Provincial Capitol of Batanes, formerly known as Casa Real, serves as the first hello to tourists as it is the usual first stop upon arrival in Basco Airport.
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    • Sto. Domingo Church in Basco, Batanes: The Island’s First Historic Catholic Church

    Sto. Domingo Church in Basco, Batanes: The Island’s First Historic Catholic Church

    The first church to be ever built in Batanes is Sto. Domingo Church, also known as Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
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    • Basco Lighthouse in Batanes: The Famed Six-Story Conical Tower

    Basco Lighthouse in Batanes: The Famed Six-Story Conical Tower

    Standing 66 feet on top of Naidi Hill is the famed Basco Lighthouse, constructed in 2002 as a navigational facility to guide seafarers back to the shore.
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    • Mt. Carmel Chapel in Basco, Batanes: A Stone-Made Church Sitting on Top of a Hill

    Mt. Carmel Chapel in Basco, Batanes: A Stone-Made Church Sitting on Top of a Hill

    Mt. Carmel Chapel, also known as Tukon Church, was first established on May 3, 2008, at Sitio Tukon, Barangay Chanarian, Batanes.
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  • Batanes
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    • PAGASA Tukon Radar Station in Basco, Batanes: A 360-Degree View of Batan Island

    PAGASA Tukon Radar Station in Basco, Batanes: A 360-Degree View of Batan Island

    Go further up at PAGASA Tukon Radar Station, and get a magnificent 360-degree view of Batan Island!
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    • Amboy Hometel in Basco, Batanes: A Mirror of Simple Living with Sea & Garden Views

    Amboy Hometel in Basco, Batanes: A Mirror of Simple Living with Sea & Garden Views

    Amboy Hometel speaks for itself—a home to those who choose Batanes as their next destination.
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    • Fundacion Pacita in Basco, Batanes: A Boutique Hotel Embracing Art, Nature, and Culture

    Fundacion Pacita in Basco, Batanes: A Boutique Hotel Embracing Art, Nature, and Culture

    Sitting on top of a hill overlooking the lush greeneries of Batanes is Fundacion Pacita, an Ivatan-inspired hotel made of stones.
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    • Nathaniel’s Lodge in Basco, Batanes: Your Happy Nest on the Island

    Nathaniel’s Lodge in Basco, Batanes: Your Happy Nest on the Island

    Named after the owner, Nathaniel’s Lodge was actually a warehouse long before it became a hotel in 2014.
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    • Bernardo’s Hotel in Basco, Batanes: A Charming Place to Stay Near Chanarian Beach

    Bernardo’s Hotel in Basco, Batanes: A Charming Place to Stay Near Chanarian Beach

    For a peaceful yet memorable stay in Batanes, try staying at Bernardo's Hotel near Chanarian Beach to sport comfortable rooms and to sample among the best pizzas on the island!
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  • Hotel
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    • Creative Hub in Basco, Batanes: Of Handwritten Letters and Ivatan Artistry

    Creative Hub in Basco, Batanes: Of Handwritten Letters and Ivatan Artistry

    Creative Hub, located in Basco town proper, is one place where you can find all sorts of souvenirs, paintings, trinkets, and memorabilia featuring the creativity and identity of Ivatan artists!
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  • Museum & Art Gallery
  • Souvenir Shop
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    • Residencia du Basco in Batanes: Embracing Contemporary Design and Ivatan Hospitality

    Residencia du Basco in Batanes: Embracing Contemporary Design and Ivatan Hospitality

    Residencia du Basco, which means Home in Basco, presents a fusion of Ivatan hospitality and modern design.
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  • Batanes
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    • 7 Sacred Churches in Batanes: Representations of Faith, History, and Community Spirit

    7 Sacred Churches in Batanes: Representations of Faith, History, and Community Spirit

    From faith to resilience, from history to community spirit, all these make up the beautiful sacred churches in Batanes.
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    • Dive Batanes in Basco, Batanes: Accommodation, Restaurant, and Diving Facility in One

    Dive Batanes in Basco, Batanes: Accommodation, Restaurant, and Diving Facility in One

    Established in April 2010, Dive Batanes Lodge is owned by a true-blue Ivatan named Josephine Loor and her Canadian husband Douglas Rutherford.
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  • Batanes
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    • Airtrav Philippines Now Offers Aerial Tours in Boracay

    Airtrav Philippines Now Offers Aerial Tours in Boracay

    A new way to enjoy the island has emerged—introducing Airtrav Philippines, a seaplane company that allows tourists to see Boracay from an aerial view.
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    • Batanes 4-Day Itinerary: Experiencing Heaven’s Beloved Island

    Batanes 4-Day Itinerary: Experiencing Heaven’s Beloved Island

    Don't have a Batanes itinerary yet? Join Philippine Primer as we tour the Heaven's Beloved Batanes from Day 1 to Day 4!
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