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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 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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    • North Batan Island, Batanes: The Center of Local Livelihood and Breathtaking Landscapes

    North Batan Island, Batanes: The Center of Local Livelihood and Breathtaking Landscapes

    North Batan is the place where local livelihoods are cultivated and showcased in public markets, convenience stores, and souvenir shops.
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    • South Batan Island, Batanes: A Rustic Harbor of Pasturelands and Fishing Communities

    South Batan Island, Batanes: A Rustic Harbor of Pasturelands and Fishing Communities

    Join Philippine Primer as we walk you through South Batan Island and its top destinations!
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    • Sabtang Island, Batanes: Home of Heritage Villages With Centuries’ Worth of History

    Sabtang Island, Batanes: Home of Heritage Villages With Centuries’ Worth of History

    Sabtang Island in Batanes is truly worth going the extra mile for, especially once you see the heritage villages holding centuries' worth of history.
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    • Villa Hontomin in Basco, Batanes: A Mansion Facing the West Philippine Sea

    Villa Hontomin in Basco, Batanes: A Mansion Facing the West Philippine Sea

    Villa Hontomin charms its visitors with its sophisticated appeal and lulls its guests with the only lullaby that can be heard at night---the sounds of the waves kissing the shores of Chanarian Beach.
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    • Banaue 3-Day Guide: Traversing the Beauty of Ifugao’s Wonder

    Banaue 3-Day Guide: Traversing the Beauty of Ifugao’s Wonder

    Join Philippine Primer as we Begin Banaue from Day 1 to Day 3!
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    • 10 Banaue Hotels and Native Accommodations to Feel the Ifugao Old World Charm

    10 Banaue Hotels and Native Accommodations to Feel the Ifugao Old World Charm

    We share with you ten of the best hotels and native villages in Banaue to shelter you during your retreat to the province!
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    • Uyami’s Green View Lodge in Banaue: Every Traveler’s Go-To Downtown Stay

    Uyami’s Green View Lodge in Banaue: Every Traveler’s Go-To Downtown Stay

    Uyami’s Green View Lodge is one of Banaue’s pioneer lodges established over 30 years ago. The 7-story building located in downtown Banaue is a go-to lodge for most foreign travelers, especially Europeans.
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    • Las Vegas Lodge and Restaurant in Banaue: A Budget Accommodation for Backpackers

    Las Vegas Lodge and Restaurant in Banaue: A Budget Accommodation for Backpackers

    Las Vegas Lodge and Restaurant is a popular lodging place in Banaue for travelers and backpackers on a budget. It started off as a stand-alone restaurant back in 1982, headed by the patriarch of the Bustamante family when the restaurant was still in Kalinga.
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    • Sanafe Lodge and Restaurant in Banaue: A Backpacker’s Home Away from Home

    Sanafe Lodge and Restaurant in Banaue: A Backpacker’s Home Away from Home

    Sanafe Lodge and Restaurant is the place for those who want to get closer to both nature and the daily routine of the Ifugaos.
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    • BOHOL TRAVEL: Exciting Countryside and Island Hopping Tours Await on the Island

    BOHOL TRAVEL: Exciting Countryside and Island Hopping Tours Await on the Island

    If you're looking for a vacation spot that is not as crowded as Siargao or Boracay, then Bohol is just the right place for you. Visit the 10th largest island in the Philippines, the gold buckle at the heart of Visayas. This place will surely be a balm to your soul.
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    • Asya Premier Suites in Boracay Gives An All-New Meaning to Romance and Luxury

    Asya Premier Suites in Boracay Gives An All-New Meaning to Romance and Luxury

    Nestled among bamboo, palm trees, and other flora, Asya Premier Suites is located in Sitio Cagban, Brgy. Manoc-Manoc. From Cagban Jetty Port, it is the first luxury hotel resort, just 5 to 10 minutes away from the port. With its secluded, romantic vibe, it might just well be the best resort for honeymooners.
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    • Boracay Escapades: A Guide to Your Next Big Adventure on the Island

    Boracay Escapades: A Guide to Your Next Big Adventure on the Island

    Boracay Adventures Inc. provides a stress-free holiday from the most adventurous water sports to the most exciting recreational land activities they have just for you. Join Philippine Primer as we give you some of the best of Boracay!
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    • Sur Beach Resort in Boracay: Your Personal Space on the Island

    Sur Beach Resort in Boracay: Your Personal Space on the Island

    Complemented with a friendly staff to welcome you to the newly reawakened island, Sur Beach Resort may very well embody the essence of Boracay being your new favorite place to start afresh.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Get to Know Nagoya City — Gateway to the Soul of Japan

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Get to Know Nagoya City — Gateway to the Soul of Japan

    Served by the Chubu Centrair International Airport, Nagoya is almost always the first stop by international visitors of the region.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Get to Know Kuwana City — A Quaint Leisure Town in Central Japan

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Get to Know Kuwana City — A Quaint Leisure Town in Central Japan

    Kuwana in Central Japan is a worthwhile side-trip for nature and food lovers, as well as avid shoppers.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Get to Know Inuyama City — The Classical Beauty of an Old Castle Town

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Get to Know Inuyama City — The Classical Beauty of an Old Castle Town

    Wearing a traditional kimono as you go on a historical adventure, you can't help but be engulfed in the town's enigmatic beauty.
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Get to Know Gujo City—The Stress-Relieving ‘Water City’

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Get to Know Gujo City—The Stress-Relieving ‘Water City’

    Gujo in Gifu Prefecture is a small city with the enduring appeal of a traditional Japanese old town.
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    • Dos Hermanos Islands in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte Is An Enchanting Natural Wonder of Blue Lagoon

    Dos Hermanos Islands in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte Is An Enchanting Natural Wonder of Blue Lagoon

    Blue Lagoon in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte is home to pristine white sand beaches and breathtaking spots and sceneries. It includes two small island-like rock formations in its northern coast called the Dos Hermanos Islands.
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    • Kabigan Falls in Baloi, Ilocos Norte: A Canvas of Trails, Mountains, and Streams

    Kabigan Falls in Baloi, Ilocos Norte: A Canvas of Trails, Mountains, and Streams

    Are you looking for adventure? Head on to Brgy. Baloi, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte and trek towards the hidden Kabigan Falls where you can enjoy the sight, smell, and sound of nature!
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    • Bantay Abot Cave in Baloi, Ilocos Norte: Formed out of Nature’s Wrath and Grace

    Bantay Abot Cave in Baloi, Ilocos Norte: Formed out of Nature’s Wrath and Grace

    Ilocos Norte never lacked with majestic rock formations that leave every passerby in awe. In Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, your eyes will not miss the whale-like rock formation overlooking the great sea beyond! This rocky hill, with a hole inside, is a result of both nature's grace and calamity, making it a masterpiece in itself. Tune in with us as we take you inside Bantay Abot Cave!
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    • TagpuJuan sa Dos Hermanos in Pagudpud: A Serene Sanctuary By The Sea

    TagpuJuan sa Dos Hermanos in Pagudpud: A Serene Sanctuary By The Sea

    TagpuJuan sa Dos Hermanos is a transient house and restobar near the famous twin island—Dos Hermanos. Located in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, this private home near the island reef is a Filipino-Mediterranean inspired home that combines both an old and modern touch.
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    • Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Manifests a Tale of the Spanish Colonial Period

    Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Manifests a Tale of the Spanish Colonial Period

    Sitting on top of a hill overlooking the large waves of the West Philippine Sea is Cape Bojeador Lighthouse built during the Spanish Colonial period.
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    • REFMAD Farms Highlights Dragonfruit Benefits from Hopia to Bath Soaps

    REFMAD Farms Highlights Dragonfruit Benefits from Hopia to Bath Soaps

    REFMAD Farms Dragon Fruit Plantation & Resort, located in Brgy. Paayas in the municipality of Burgos in Ilocos Norte, is known to many as the biggest Dragon Fruit farm in Ilocos!
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    • Casa Consuelo in Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud Is a Sanctuary Overlooking the Twin Island

    Casa Consuelo in Blue Lagoon, Pagudpud Is a Sanctuary Overlooking the Twin Island

    Snorkel your way to the marine life and hike towards the island during low tide to see the beauty beneath the West Philippine Sea at Casa Consuelo.
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    • VIGAN TRAVEL: Lucy’s Antique Shop Sells Fancy Souvenirs

    VIGAN TRAVEL: Lucy’s Antique Shop Sells Fancy Souvenirs

    Lucy’s Antique Shop, situated along the historical Calle Crisologo, is home to various old items like paintings, house furniture, porcelain plates and vases, and glassware. It is located at the ground floor of the old house of Don Renato Peña and is regarded as the largest souvenir shop and the last remaining antique store in town.
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    • ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: NOAH Engages Nature’s Elements with Extreme Sports

    ILOCOS SUR TRAVEL: NOAH Engages Nature’s Elements with Extreme Sports

    It is only about time for visitors from around the world to be one with nature by participating in what can be the most thrilling experience you may have in Ilocos Sur---through Narvacan Outdoor Adventure Hub!
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    • JAPAN TRAVEL: Takaoka City is The Perfect Place for Doraemon Fans!

    JAPAN TRAVEL: Takaoka City is The Perfect Place for Doraemon Fans!

    Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture also known as the birthplace of the world-famous Anime, Doraemon!
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