Mount Apo is the highest mountain in the country located between the provinces of Davao del Sur and North Cotabato in Mindanao, Philippines. This volcanic mountain measures at about 3, 143.6 above sea level. The name “Apo” means grandchild. Mount Apo is flat-topped with three peaks and has been declared a national park. The Mount […]
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Puerto Galera – The New Paradise
Puerto Galera is one of the most popular summer destinations in the Philippines. The name “Puerto Galera” means “port for galleons” if translated literally. And following history, this little town has always been a trading haven even during the pre-Spanish era. During the Spanish occupation here in the Philippines, they took advantage of its natural […]
The Philippine Culture
The Philippine culture reflects the involvedness of the country’s history through the blending of many diverse traditional Malay heritages mixed with Spanish, American as well as other Asian cultures. In other words, traditions were shared to the Filipinos by their colonizers. This mix and colorful culture is one thing that separates them from the rest […]
BORACAY – An Island Paradise
Boracay is one of the most popular tourist spots here in the Philippines with over more than 600,000 foreign visitors a year and increasing. It is an island located at approximately 315 km (200 miles) south of Manila and 2 km off the northwest tip of Panay Island in the Western Visayas region of the […]
Philippine Outsourcing
For how many years now, the Philippines or also known as the “Pearl of the Orient Seas” is recognized as one of the top and ideal countries when it comes to global outsourcing industry. This industry has developed speedily since it covers the elements critical to outsourcing for both service providers and customers. To name […]
Christmas in the Philippines 2011
It’s Christmas season again and here in the Philippines, it is the most anticipated and exciting Holiday. For our fellow Filipinos who worked abroad, and those who migrated to other countries, this is truly the perfect time for them to visit their native soil, the Philippines and spend holidays with their family and loved ones. […]