Biyernes, Disyembre 16, 2016

Hundred Island National Park(Region 1)

HUNDRED ISLAND NATIONAL PARK


     Alaminos City in Pangasinan has its natural beauty and attraction that we should be proud of. It is called the Hundred Island National Park, the first ever national park in the Philippines. Hundred Island National Park is composed of more than hundred groups of island scattered along the Lingayen Gulf. One of the three islands were developed for the tourism, those are: Governor's Island, Quezon's Island and Children Island.  There were also some fun facts about this island, one of those was: there was island called "The Marcos Island' which was named after the ex-president, the late Ferdinand Marcos. There was also a cave called Imelda, named after the former Philippine First Lady, Imelda Marcos. And lastly, the "Cabarruyan Island", swhich is located at the northwest of the National Park is the largest island that's why it was called the "Mother Island."




Biyernes, Disyembre 9, 2016

The hanging coffins of Sagada(CAR Region)

  Sagada Mt. Province is popular for its culture and traditions and one of the best examples is the hanging coffins. Hanging Coffins is located in Echo Valley which are predominantly reserved for the families with Igorot elders. The coffins are carved by the elderly before they die.And if they were to ill or weak, their son or the relatives will do it for them.When the members of the family died, he / she will be carried to a cliff in a procession. It is believed that when the mourners carry and was smeared by the blood, he / she will possess the skills of the deceased. Then after the procession, the corpse will be placed to the side of the cliff due to their belief that the deceased will be closer to heaven. 


















CALLAO CAVE (Region 2)


     Callao Cave is located in the municipality of Peñablanca, Cagayan province. It is the premier attraction in the Peñablanca Protected Landscape and Seascape and one of the most accessible of all the caves.This popular cave is composed of seven chambers and various formation. The first chamber of this cave is the largest room.The cathedral-like room has been turned into a chapel by the local people.  And a rock formation that serves as the altar of the chapel lit by a stream of light coming from the rooftop opening.

 This cave contains a two rock formation-the stalactites which hangs from the ceiling of the cave and stalagmites that rises from the floor of the cave.