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Iligan is nestled in the midst of luxuriant natural beauty of Northern Mindanao. It is a city truly blessed and nurtured by Mother Nature. It is protected from typhoons by natural barriers; its terrain is hugged by a long stretch of shoreline along the Iligan Bay.
Its mountains and lush forests hide numerous waterfalls in its embrace, earning for itself the title “City of Waterfalls.” The most famous, enchanting and the most awesome of these is the Maria Cristina Falls along the Agus River. Agus and Maria Cristina are sources of hydro electric power for most of Mindanao’s requirements. Spring like Timoga and Taytay are sources of cool and pristine water for swimming resorts that provide relief from summer heat. The coastline as well offers beaches and picnic grounds.

The rich soil, even rainfall distribution, and ideal topography provide suitable conditions for diverse agricultural ventures.

With all the natural wonders and blessing bestowed upon the city, the most prized asset of iligan is still the warm and vibrant hospitality of its people. Both natives and people of different ethnicity all come together to make iligan their home.

reference: http://www.iligan.gov.ph/

I’m very thankful that I got chances to go and witnessed the truly creature of God and nurtured by Mother Nature.

Cheding’s Peanut is known as best producer of Ilaganon’s tasty peanuts.
Getting there in Iligan City is very easy. You could use this as the best option; take a plane ride from Manila to Cagayan de Oro (1.5hours) then while at the City of Friendship airport just take a taxi ride (20-30mins.) and ask the driver to drop you at the Bus terminal going to Iligan City (choose the meter taxi only). The traveling time from CDO bus terminal to Iligan City bus terminal is just 1.5 – 2 hours at the fare amount of 120Php aircon bus and when you reached the Iligan City just rent a taxi going to Natures Park of Iligan City where the Maria Cristina falls located because from the national road to park’s gate had almost 1 kilometers distance and also from the Nature Park's gate to Maria Cristina Falls.

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September, October, November and December are what we called the Ber months when where for Filipino people this is the signage to begin and feel the coming of Christmas season. And we’re Pinoy’s really valuing the season very important to us so that is why we go shop early and buy things that we think important for this Christmas and despite of how hard we’re experiencing of living here in our country we still making a way just to be happy.

Clothes, Gifts, Foods and etc.. is our common things that we are buying, give and prepare for the Christmas. And by this time I going to share where is the best place and cheapest prices that will compromise for our saving and budget to expense it wisely.

Divisoria Market is our answer for many Filipino as the best place to go and shop our Christmas needs and sure as a worthy place to canvass prices if you have a limited budget wholesale or retail. It is located at Binondo, Manila, Manila only so it's very easy to go here.
Tips for shopping at Divisoria Mall, this is things what we should in our mind when you are in mall’s of Divisoria (168 Mall or Tutuban Shopping center.)

1. Buy in bulk if you can, Divisoria offers a wide range of wholesale priced items.
2. Learn the art of haggling, your money sure can go a long way.
3. Arm yourself with cash, as credit cards are useless here.

So have a safe and wonderful experience in Divisoria.. :)

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The Higantes Festival, Angono’s joyous fiesta in honor of San Clemente whose image, resplendent in papal vestment, is borne by male devotees during a procession accompanied by “parehadoras”(devotees dressed in colorful local costumes, wooden shoes and carrying boat paddles and “higantes” giant 10-foot paper machete puppets go on parade in the town). The street event culminates in a fluvial procession in Laguna de Bay amidst revelry that continues until the image is brought back to sanctuary and it is celebrated during 3rd week in month of November.





Awww… actually I supposed to set my schedule for this Sunday November 23, to witness the celebration but unfortunately I have to go and travel in Ilagan City at Mindanao province prior to my work. So I hope the photos and link posted here could give you an enough satisfaction of Higantes Festival celebration.

Please for my next post of about Iligan City… Mabuhay!…

I'm giving Big Thumbs up! for all photos of this people : Ting06, Malouscat, Waffy Casem, Ferdzdecena, and Orio_21. TYVM!

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November 5-7, 2008. When I had my first visit at this wonderful province of the Philippines. And first that I realized to myself is when I will comeback here??. Hhhmmm.. maybe soon.. Wonderful because this province has so many attractions should to visit and activities to do.

Dipolog City, is the Orchids capital of the Philippines which you can locate at northwestern part of the province of Zamboanga del Norte. The province also called as the gateway of Mindanao provinces, very popular to the Filipino in term as the best producer of tasty sardines and also seafood importer.

Some of the popular attractions that must be visit are the Linabo 3003 steps, Cogon Eco Park and ofcourse it won’t completed if you’re not going to go in Dakak beach resort, unwinding while tasting sweet mango and fresh coconut juice.

And when it comes to Festival the province also had Sinulog sa Dipolog ( celebrated during January 27 of the year), Pagsalabuk Festival and Zamboanga Del Norte Mango & Sardines Festival.

In terms of delicacy Dipolog has Tinagaktak – (a snack food made in rice) and Dipolog authentic bibingka.

Maybe in this post I hope you found it as helpful for you to have an idea and reason why we should explore all best of the Philippines. For more information about Dipolog City, visit http://www.dipologcity.com/

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