What you prolly don't know about the Southern Bicol Region

And for my last blog post, tidbits of trivia that your probably don't know about the Southern Bicol Region. Well, you may probably know, but still, wouldn't it be fun to compile all the cheesy trivia? :)

Did you know that...

About 49 eruptions have been documented since its first blast in 1616. Worst eruption occurred was on February 1, 1814 wherein about 12,000 people evacuated in Cagsawa and sought refuge inside the church but lost their lives as the town was flooded with lava and also destroyed the church. Hence, the church tower was the only thing that remains and become a tourist spot and known as the Cagsawa Ruins. (Source: philippinetouristattractions.com)

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Getting to Know Caraga

Caraga Region was created through Republic Act 7901 which was approved on February 25, 1995 by then President Fidel V. Ramos. Caraga is the newest region of the Philippines, also designated as Region XIII. designated as Region XIII, the region is situated in the northeast section of Mindanao. It is bounded on the North by the Surigao Strait, on the West by the Provinces of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental, on the South by the Province of Davao del Norte and on the East by the Pacific Ocean.

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Things You Didn't Know About the Caraga Region

• Did you know that the tallest tree in the Pilippines is found in Caraga? Yes, this tree which was recognized on December 7, 1980, is a Giant To-og which has a towering height of 65 meters, a diameter of 360 centimeters, and is over 200 years old. The tree is located along the Butuan - Barobo Highway in Barangay Alegria, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.

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What and where to buy: Southern NCR

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Did you know? : Southern NCR Fun Facts

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The Fact List: Things You Didn't Know About ARMM

We were taught history ever since we were in grade school.

Admit it; you were bored out of your mind (unless you were addicted to history, anyway).

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Find out things you didn't know about ARMM in The Fact List!

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Things you dont know, Things i dont know :) Region 6 with Lui :))

The things that you dont know in Aklan



1.Motag living Museum is the number 1 ranked attraction in Aklan

They say we cannot bring back the past, well not for MOTAG LIVING MUSEUM
The Motag Living Museum is an interactive museum where one can experience rural life before machinery was introduced.

ploughing the field before sowing

You'll never know how fun this coud be unless you try :) get messy and have fun!!



native folk dance
 

You will heard folk songs that are not even written in history books, you will welcome in a house built without using nails,and get serve with native delicacies.







2. Hike through a mangrove forest in  Bakhawan Eco-Park,
where you’ll find mangrove forests intact.




Bakhawan Eco park



The Katunggan It Ibajay Eco-Park, look for the centuries-old mangroves, the biggest of which is 20 meters tall and eight meters in circumference.












Did you know that???
Guimaras Island is located between the islands of Panay and Negros in the Western Visayas region.


3. Did you know the second oldest Lighthouse?



Its an 18th century Spanish lighthouse and the second oldest in the country.

Guisi Lighthouse

Before you will reach the lighthouse to the top you still need to make a fifteen minute trek up the hill.
Climb carefully because its rusty and have spiral staircase.



top view of Guisi Lighthouse
 

You’ll get a beautiful, sweeping view of the Guimaras strait.







4. Did you know a house that built on top of a rock??





Roca Encantada

 


Roca Encantada means ‘Enchanted Rock’. The resthouse was built in 1910
According to an article, the exterior façade of the house resembles a palatial manor, but in reality, the space inside the house isn’t any bigger than the average two or three-bedroom condominium.




However, the house still deserves a tour of its own as it’s a heritage house as declared by the National Heritage Institute.








What you didnt know about Antique??



5. Bugtong Bato


Did you know that the town of Tuno are the seven waterfalls of Bugtong Bato, a hidden attraction behind steep ravines and large boulder formations.The name ‘Bugtong Bato’ refers to a huge rock found a few meters away from the first of the seven falls. It usually goes unnoticed due to a tree that grew on top of it.





First cascade of Bugtong-bato Falls
 

The first of these multi-tiered waterfalls is not very tall but packs a powerful cascade of water that creates a pool that’s about knee to waist-deep.





Trail to second cascade
 

After the stairs, one must climb a rope to reach the second waterfall’s side and then rappel going down. This routine will be the same for the remaining five waterfalls.



Second and third cascade of Bugtong-bato Falls





climb to the third cascade


 


As it is truly one of a kind, the locals ensure that Bugtong Bato is preserved and protected from destructive practices like illegal logging.










referencese

                                   http://aklan.gov.ph/


                                  http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/aklan/


                                  http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/antique/


                                  http://itsmorefuninthephilippines.com/guimaras/

Fun Facts About Rizal and Quezon Province

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Top 10 Natural Attractions in Zamboanga Peninsula

Merloquet Falls Merloquet Falls

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Did You Know? (Trivial Facts About Central Luzon)

So you think you know it all? Think again! There are still a lot of things you are yet to discover in the Central Luzon Region! In this article, you would be able to uncover some interesting facts and trivia about the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Pampanga and Zambales that you probably haven’t heard or known before. So sit back, relax and START READING!