Paradise Philippines » Month: July, 2007



Jul 27

Paradise Philippines: Upcoming Events This August

Paradise Philippines is not only known for its breathtaking views and tourist spots but also to its events. We almost every day of month different events in every part of the country.

Here are some events to watch out for the month of August

PANGAPOG FESTIVAL
August 1- August 7 | Island Garden City of Samal
A thanksgiving festival celebration bountiful harvest features parade, indak-indak sa dalan, cultural presentation etc.

KASUOTANG PILIPINO EXHIBIT & FASHION SHOW
August 1- August 31 | Museo ng Makati, Makati City
A yearly exhibit mounted at the city’s museum featuring the evolution of Filipino costumes per region in celebration of the month of Filipino Costumes.

Jul 23

Paradise Philippines: The Island of Batanes

GurlAlien: Batanes Map Batanes, considered as of the paradise in the Philippines, is located at the north top of the country, which comprises of small little islands. The island is propagated on a 4,500 sq km. area of regional waters namely: The Luzon Strait and the Balintang Channel. This is where the Pacific Ocean joins with the South China Sea. Bashi Channel bounds it on the north, Pacific Ocean bounds it on the east, South China Sea bounds it on the west, and lastly, Balintang Chanel bound is on the south. The island is characterized by lightly rolling hills, cliffs, and dark and light-colored sand beaches. If you plan to go there and you’ll be coming from Manila, expect an 860 kilometers (approx. 525 miles) travel. This paradise’s capital city is Basco, and is about 280 kilometers northward of Aparri, while it is about 190 kilometers south of Taiwan. Batanes composes of three major islands, which are: Batan that contains the town capital of Basco, Itbayat, and Basco. Close by are seven little islands including Amianan, which is the closest to Formosa. Thus, Batanes has been identified as the Philippines’ possible way to East China.

Jul 15

Paradise Philippines: A Few Facts

Welcome to Paradise Philippines…

In here you will learn the finest places in the country. We will be your online guide on where and when to go. So before the travel begins lets have a quick view on the informations about the Paradise known as Philippines

Enjoy and let the adventure begin….

Type: Archipelago (7,107 islands)

Location: South East Asia

Land Area: 300,000 square meter

Main Islands: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao

Currency: Philippine Peso

Official Language: Filipino and English

Government: Unitary Presidential Constitutional Republic

Capital: Manila