PHILIPPINES is one of the countries in the South East Asia. The country was colonized/invaded by different countries; Spain, Japan, and United States of America . The longest was that by Spain.
Many Filipinos regularly travel around the world that greatly contributed for the country to have widely diversified characteristics.
However, the country has still its own unique identity that everyone will LOVE and EMBRACE once unmasked.
There are actually 7,107 reasons to visit, stay, or even live for the rest of your life in the PHILIPPINES but here are the TOP 5 in the list:
1. FRIENDLIEST PEOPLEMany Filipinos regularly travel around the world that greatly contributed for the country to have widely diversified characteristics.
However, the country has still its own unique identity that everyone will LOVE and EMBRACE once unmasked.
There are actually 7,107 reasons to visit, stay, or even live for the rest of your life in the PHILIPPINES but here are the TOP 5 in the list:
According to a survey conducted by HSBC, Philippines is the friendliest Country in Asia and 8th in the World. Filipinos are the most hospitable people on earth. They can adapt to any situation and deal with any people around the world. Filipinos are considered one of the "happiest people" on earth. They can still smile,laugh, and enjoy life even in the most challenging times. They can still entertain even when they in the most uncomfortable situations. They can still offer help with others even if they need help, too.
2. EASY TO COMMUNICATE
With 92% of the FILIPINOS who can speak English and among the TOP 3 in the WORLD with the most number of English speaking population next only to United States and India, it is easier to communicate to Filipinos and when in the Philippines.
It is convenient to ask for direction when you are looking for someone or a place to go. Even a child can communicate with foreigners who can speak English.
It is not surprising for a country where English is being used as a medium of instruction even in Kindergarten.
Public establishments usually have English instructions and signage.
It is convenient to ask for direction when you are looking for someone or a place to go. Even a child can communicate with foreigners who can speak English.
It is not surprising for a country where English is being used as a medium of instruction even in Kindergarten.
Public establishments usually have English instructions and signage.
3. WORLD-CLASS AND UNIQUE TOURIST DESTINATIONS
The country is composed of 7,107 islands and home to most beautiful beaches in the world and other natural wonders.
Whatever natural wonders you are looking for, Philippines has it. May it be a beach, volcano, mountain, hill, river, waterfalls, or lake. Here are some of the popular tourist destinations in the country.
1. Puerto Princesa Underground River in Palawan (one of the NEW 7 WONDERS OF NATURE)
2. MAYON VOLCANO in the province of Albay (WORLD'S MOST PERFECT CONE VOLCANO)
3. BANAUE RICE TERRACES (considered as the 8th WONDERS OF THE WORLD)
4. Boracay Island in Aklan (One of the Best Beaches in the World)
5. Chocolate hills in the province of Bohol.
6. Mount Apo in Mindanao
7. Tagaytay City in the province of Cavite
8. Taal Volcano and Taal lake in the province of Batangas.
9. Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in Palawan.
10. Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
11. El Nido Islands in Palawan.
12. Batanes Islands in North Luzon
13. Camiguin Island in Mindano
14. Malapascua Island in Cebu
15. Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte.
16. Coron, Palawan.
17. Hinatuan Enchanted River in Surigao Del Sur.
18. Caramoan Islands in Camarines Sur.
19. Kalanggaman Island in Leyte.
20. Langun Gobingob Caves in Samar.
1. Puerto Princesa Underground River in Palawan (one of the NEW 7 WONDERS OF NATURE)
2. MAYON VOLCANO in the province of Albay (WORLD'S MOST PERFECT CONE VOLCANO)
3. BANAUE RICE TERRACES (considered as the 8th WONDERS OF THE WORLD)
4. Boracay Island in Aklan (One of the Best Beaches in the World)
5. Chocolate hills in the province of Bohol.
6. Mount Apo in Mindanao
7. Tagaytay City in the province of Cavite
8. Taal Volcano and Taal lake in the province of Batangas.
9. Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in Palawan.
10. Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
11. El Nido Islands in Palawan.
12. Batanes Islands in North Luzon
13. Camiguin Island in Mindano
14. Malapascua Island in Cebu
15. Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte.
16. Coron, Palawan.
17. Hinatuan Enchanted River in Surigao Del Sur.
18. Caramoan Islands in Camarines Sur.
19. Kalanggaman Island in Leyte.
20. Langun Gobingob Caves in Samar.
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| The mouth of the Puerto Princesa Underground River, the longest navigable river in the world |
Aside from natural wonders, there are also beautiful man-made tourist destinations in the country. In Metro Manila, some of the best destinations are RIZAL PARK, NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES, INTRAMUROS, MANILA BAY, BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY, QUEZON CITY CIRCLE among others. Outside Metro Manila, one of the remarkable structures is the San Juanico Bridge (the longest bridge in the Philippines) which connects the provinces of Leyte and Samar.
4. CONVENIENT FOR SHOPPING
If you love to shop, there are thousands of reasons to visit the Philippines!
Three of the largest malls in the World are in the Philippines!!!
Three of the largest malls in the World are in the Philippines!!!
There are a total of 56 SM Malls in the country. There are also other chains of malls with numerous branches nationwide like the ROBINSONS PLACE, AYALA MALLS, PACIFIC MALLS, GAISANO MALLS, NCC among others.
You can almost find anything in one SHOPPING MALL or PLACE in the Philippines. Various international and local brands are widely available at reasonable prices.
You can almost find anything in one SHOPPING MALL or PLACE in the Philippines. Various international and local brands are widely available at reasonable prices.
If you are looking for markets with amazingly low prices, there are plenty of destinations especially in Metro Manila like DIVISORIA, BACLARAN, GREENHILLS and CUBAO. On the other hand, if you are looking for branded and high quality products, wide variety of top brands are available in the numerous shopping malls.
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| Divisoria has almost everything at reasonable price... |
5. WIDE VARIETY OF CUISINES
After visiting different tourist destinations and shopping, it is time to fill your stomach.
If you are looking for any international restaurants, there are plenty to choose from in the Philippines especially in Metro Manila. You name it, Philippines has it. There are also "must-try" local restaurants that will complete the unique travel experience in the Philippines.
Some of the local Filipino food that "must" be tasted when in the Philippines are: lechon (whole roasted pig) , adobo (chicken and/pork braised in garlic, vinegar, oil and soy sauce) , kare-kare (oxtail and vegetables cooked in peanut sauce) , tapa (cured beef), torta (omelette), kaldereta (meat in tomato sauce stew), mechado (larded beef in soy and tomato sauce), puchero (beef in bananas and tomato sauce), crispy pata (deep-fried pig's leg), and sinigang (meat or seafood in sour broth).
So what are you waiting for?
Plan a trip to the PHILIPPINES to have 7,107 unique wonderful experiences...
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