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Puerto Galera – Travel Philippines

paradise philippines — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:14:58 +0000

About 4 to 5 hours away from Manila is Puerto Galera. It is a string of beaches located on the northwest side Mindoro Island. Composed of Coco Beach, White Beach, Sabang Beach, Big & Small Lalaguna & Tamaraw Beach. Puerto Galera is a haven for Filipinos & Foreigners alike. The cost of getting there, the accommodation, food and drinks are relatively cheap compared to Boracay or Palawan. On a tight budget, a weekend retreat for two can cost as little as $100. And that includes transportation from Manila, a small cottage and food.

White Beach on is the longest and widest beach in Puerto Galera. It is a bit laid-back compared to Sabang but Sabang is smaller but livelier because it has more bars, shops, restaurants and discos. Sabang also boast of a floating bar in the middle of the bay where local and imported drinks are served. But both Sabang & White Beach have an active nightlife although one need not stay at one beach alone, try beach hopping when your there. You can transfer from Sabang to Small Lalaguna by foot. And in between the two beaches, there is a cozy bar on the cliff called “The Point” it has a nice view of the ocean and is open until 2 a.m. The other beaches at Puerto Galera can be Cabanas on white sand beach reached by tricycle, jeep or pump boat. It is a common practice to rent a cottage at one resort and hop at different resorts and beaches during the day and at even at night.
Fish photo underwaterYou can do just about everything for your total holiday enjoyment at Puerto Galera. Day

Puerto Gallera

activities are usually swimming, boating, strolling, hiking, Scuba diving, snorkeling, island hopping, jet skiing, beach volleyball and of course sun bathing! One can also hire a guide to trek the mountain at the backdrop.
There is also the Ponderosa Golf Club is located up in the mountains – 600 meters above sea level, and the view is unforgettable. The beautiful view of Puerto Galera and the beaches is breathtaking.
Another interesting place to go while in Puerto Galera is the Tamaraw Falls. It is very easy to go to, just take a jeepney ride towards San Teodoro town and ask the jeep driver to drop you off at Tamaraw Falls. The falls is just meters from the road. And if you are the adventurous type, go jungle trekking through the mountains and see the Mangyan tribes people living in the jungle and you are lucky, you might get the rare chance to see the Tamaraw, a wild buffalo in the forest of Mindoro.
How to get to Puerto Galera:

To get to Puerto Galera from Manila you can get a bus to the Port of Batangas (about 3 hour trip). Almost all major bus lines in Manila have regular trips going to the Port of Batangas. From the port, the fastest way to any beach in Puerto Galera is to take a “banca” ride (outrigger boat) directly to your beach of choice. You can also take the early morning “Ro-Ro” (roll on-roll off) ferryboat (2 1/2 hours trip) once a day or the speed boats that leave the port several times a day (more often during peak season -the schedules change depending on the demand).

But the “Ro-Ro” and the bigger boats dock on the Puerto Gallera pier and you have to take a jeepney ride to your choice of beach or take another “banca” ride to your choice of beach. So if you are not afraid of small boats, take the “banca” direct from the Port of Batangas to your choice of beach at Puerto Galera.
Another way to get to Puerto Gallera is to catch a bus leaving everyday at the City State Tower Hotel in Ermita, Manila (tel. # 0917 694 6918) the bus takes you to the Port of Batangas where a catamaran “Si-Kat” waits to ferry passengers to Puerto Gallera. There is also a bus leaving Royal Palm Hotel (tel 02/526 2566) in Ermita, Manila at 8 a.m.

Manny By Knockout

paradise philippines — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 08:04:36 +0000

Pound for Pound fight and not just boxing, but it will be a brutal fight.

And in this kind of attack, the united fans of Manny Pacquiao that he will succeed.

Isinagawang the poll of ESPN, the leading sports in the world, for the upcoming Pacquiao vs Ricky Hatton duel for Boxing Organization (movement) light-welterweight belt the Filipino ring icon is nakakuha the highest percentage as favorite winner by knockout.

Si Pacquiao to collect 55% from a seven thousand joined the poll.
The 30 years from Gen. Santos City, will also get a 20% vote which uuwing successful event after the 12-round bout.
While one may vote 15% for Hatton, who wins by knockout win and 8% if decision.

And 1% only bumotong mauuwi on board the collision.
Kataka non-voting takang the fans to take in the knockout clash.
Since sina Pacquiao and Hatton are among the boksingerong high knockout percentage.
Si Pacquiao, with that 48-3 record, 36 KO or equal to 67.9 percent knockout.

While si Hatton was higher 69.5% of its fruit marking 45-1, 32 KO.

Be the respective trainers by Pacquiao and Hatton na sina Freddie Roach and Floyd Mayweather Sr., Believe not exceed four rounds of the match.
Sina Pacquiao and Hatton is scheduled to struggle on May 3 (Manila time) at MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, at the same venue of the Pinoy si beat Oscar de la Hoya.

Paradise Philippines is back

paradise philippines — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:54:54 +0000

welcome back to us Paradise Philippines. we will try to update this blog again and will give you more information about our country Philippines as a paradise. We will give you travel guide information where you can go the in the Philippines. Clubbing, Island hopping, mountain climbing, beaches and other places in the Philippines.

See you on our next post about traveling in the Philippines.

Walang Iwanan sa Bayan ni Juan-Bagong Simula

paradise philippines — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:38:54 +0000

Here is the new sountrack of ABS CBN Foundation advocacy program “Bayanijuan” with the theme “Walang Iwanan sa Bayan Ni Juan”.

The song is entitled Bagong Simula featuring various artist.

Bagong Simula Lyrics

[Kevin Roy]
Parang isang gabing walang katapusan
Sa bawat mesa, asin lagi ang ulam
umaalog sa alkansya pisong pinagpawisan
Batang nakahubad kumot ang lansangan

[Yael Yuzon]
lupaing kinalbo minsa’y nadidilig
Ng dugo sa away ng kapatid sa kapatid

[Mark Abaya]
Sa kalagayang ito tayo ay nakagapos
Parang awa sana ay dito magtapos

(CHORUS)
Todo na to!

Liparin ang langit na bughaw
Pagningningin mga tala at araw
Mamumulang muli ang silangan
sa bagong simula ng ating bayan

[Kitchie NAdal]
wag lang maulit kapalarang kay pait
wag magpabaya wag kang manahimik
wag kang manlalamang, wag kang manggigipit
wag magkanya-kanya, magkaisang bisig

[Yeng Constantino]
Pag malasakit ito’y kabayanihan
gawin mo ano mang makayanan
kalagayan ng baya’y sumasama lamang
kung walang gagawin tayong mamamayan

(Chorus)
Todo na to!

Liparin ang langit na bughaw
Pagningningin mga tala at araw
Mamumulang muli ang silangan
sa bagong simula ng ating bayan

[Placid]
Liparin ang langit na bughaw
Pagningningin mga tala at araw
Mamumulang muli ang silangan
sa bagong simula ng ating bayan

[Tugma]

[Narration]
Ipakita natin sa ating mga magulang
mga kapatid kaya natin to
isang subok pa, sabay sabay na
walang kokontra, todo na to

(CHORUS)
Todo na to!
Liparin ang langit na bughaw
Pagningningin mga tala at araw
Mamumulang muli ang silangan
sa bagong simula ng ating bayan
Bagong simula ng ating bayan

Cities in the Philippines

paradise philippines — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:47:56 +0000

Manila Philippines- the national capital. The Metropolitan Manila area includes several cities and municipalities to form one administrative body governed jointly by the local governments and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

Angeles Philippines- interesting place with a wild nightlife, wonderful and friendly people.
Bacolod Philippines – the city of smiles and land of sweet tooths.
Baguio Philippines - the country’s summer capital (cool weather), nice parks and views, home of the “Igorot” peoples, vegetable gardens
Cagayan de Oro Philippines - known as the City of Golden Friendship, it is popular for whitewater rafting. As the gateway to Northern Mindanao, it is the jump off point to destinations like Camiguin Island and Bukidnon Province.
Cebu Philippines – also known as the Queen City of the South, Cebu is the first established indigenous settlement discovered by the west in the Philippines. For a short time before the re-dedication of Manila, Cebu City served as the capital of the far eastern territory claimed by Spain.
Davao Philippines – one of the largest cities in the world in terms of land area. Relatively young when compared with Manila or Cebu, it has grown to become the economic and commercial hub of the southern island of Mindanao. Nearby you’ll find the country’s tallest mountain (Mount Apo), the endangered Philippine Eagle, and one of the priciest orchids in the world, the Waling-waling (Vanda Sanderiana.)
Tagbilaran City, Bohol Philippines - the City of Friendship, site of the Blood Compact Treaty between Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Rajah Sikatuna representing the Bol-anon people (of Bohol). The main entry point to Bohol’s Chocolate Hills, centuries-old churches and Panglao Island’s white-sand beaches and world-class dive sites.
Vigan Philippines - historic Spanish town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Vote Tubbataha Reef, Chocolate Hills and Mayon Volcano as New 7 Wonders of Nature

paradise philippines — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:41:32 +0000

After the successful campaign for the New 7 Wonders of the World last year ( The Great Wall of China, Petra, Chichén Itzá , the Statue of Christ Redeemer, the Colosseum, Machu Picchu and the Taj Mahal ), Now the second campaign organized by the non-profit New7Wonders Foundation to choose for the New 7 Wonders of Nature started.

As of today, Chocolate Hills ranks #20 followed by Tubbataha reef. Voting for nominees will continue through 31.12.08. Then, a panel of experts will create a list of 21 candidates from which voters worldwide will elect the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The New7Wonders Panel of Experts will select the 21 Finalists from the top-ranked Official Supported Nominees (to ensure the fairness of the process, the names of the Panel of Experts will be released after their decision has been made). The 21 finalists will then be put to popular vote.

You can visit their website to cast your vote and have an everyday update of the rankings here.

Call Center Philippines

paradise philippines — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:43:59 +0000

Every year the number of newly graduates increases. More and more of our Filipino college graduates are looking at call center jobs as an option for employment that is why most of them end up not practicing their chosen career.

With the newly open call center in different locations in the country, it shows that the industry is emerging in Philippines and continues to grow rapidly. Due to its massive expansion, the call center industry is tagged as the “Sunshine Industry” in Paradise Philippines. It is the said to be the fasting growing sector in terms of service industry. Philippines is a favored location for call centers due to its relatively low wages and cheap office spaces.

In 2004, Paradise Philippines already captured 20 percent of the total world market share in contact center services. The Philippine government estimates the Philippines could capture 50 percent of the total world English-speaking market in 2008. This industry, aside from contributing 12 percent in to the Philippines gross national product, is said to be the fastest growing provider for Filipino college graduates.

Being the third largest English speaking country in the world and with a high literacy rate, Paradise Philippines is considered as one of the most competitive call center destinations in the world. Many investors are setting up call centers which creates thousand of jobs for our Filipino professionals.

But not all aspiring call center agents gets hired, aside from having an excellent communication skills. They must also possess the diction, grammar, cultural knowledge, attitude and understanding of the subtle nuances of communication to guide the customer throughout the call.

Based on industry forecasts, the call center industry will employ more than a million Filipinos by 2010, and by 2012, the Information and Communication Technology sector will generate revenues of more than $12 billion.

10 reason to travel in Paradise Philippines

paradise philippines — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 16:44:39 +0000

Philippine Environment - One main reason people travel in Paradise Philippines is to experience a new and different environment. After the situation analysis, most communities find they are faced with multiple options for attracting tourists.The challenge is to choose one dominant identity among all these alternatives. You can not and should not promote all of the community attributes equally. In a tourism marketplace where consumers are faced with diverse choices, need an “edge” to set yourself apart from the competition. You need to create a unique product with a theme or identity that characterizes major promotion efforts.
Paradise Philippines Jeepney – The jeepneys, ‘made in the Paradise Philippines’, are all ‘hand built’. Used parts (engines, transmissions, axes) are imported from Japan. The chassis and bodywork are original Philippine parts. Many of the jeepneys have loud horns and the driver blows it at everyone and everything.
Tricycle and Sidecar – There is a growing number of individuals who can afford a nice motorcycle just for the daily trip between their work-address and their home- address (or just for pleasure in the weekend). Still, it’s only a very small number of individuals who can afford such a vehicle just for private use. Most motorcycles in the Philippines are used for serving as a kind of taxi. Most known names for these means for transportation: Tricycles and motor-taxi’s. Both can be seen in many different forms and length.
Special Balot – I want you all to try “BALOT”. This is a week-old duck egg (with embryo), which is just boiled and ready to eat off its shell. the soup and the yolk from the duck egg is very tasty, the hard egg white is very crunchy, and the duck embryo is very yummy! biggrin.gif it can be spiced up with salt, vinegar, and chili.
Boracay – The island paradise of Boracay in the central Paradise Philippines is one of the few remaining unspoilt places on earth. It has remained largely untouched by moder civilization despite the droves of tourists that come from all over the world to savor its crystal-clear waters and powder-fine white sand.
Filipino Smile – So, why do Filipinos remain happy despite all these problems that would have torn someone from another nation apart? What makes the Filipino smile in spite of all his adversities? Is it the support that the tight family and kinship system provides him? Is it his spirituality and his deep faith in a Supreme Being, never mind that the Roman Catholic Church here can get so misguided and sometimes leads its blind followers astray?
Philippine Fiesta – he fiesta is part and parcel of Filipino culture. Through good times and bad times, the Filipino fiesta must go on. Each city and barrio has at least one local festival of its own, usually on the feast of its patron saint, so that there is always a fiesta going on somewhere in the country. But the biggest and most elaborate festival of all is Christmas, a season celebrated with all the pomp and pageantry the fun-loving Filipino can manage. The Philippine fiesta is a lot more that it seem on the service. It is the tie that binds Filipinos from a region or an area together, a time to reunite with your extended family and you kababayans (countrymen/women.) No mater where you are, your are expected to attend. It is a time to rejoice in friendship, spend all you have, forget the expense, just be happy you can afford to entertain and feed others, if you can.
Other Philippine Island – The Philippine Islands are a cluster of more than 7000 islands, lying north of the Malay Peninsula in South East Asia. From north to south, the archipelago extends over nearly 1850 kilometers. Philippines is of volcanic origin, it has more than 20 active volcanoes, and regularly experiences earthquakes.
Philippine Shopping – This is the place if you want to go window shopping because it’s so cheap.
Paradise Philippines – to see why we promote paradise philippines island.

Opening of 18th Paradise Philippines Travel Mart

paradise philippines — Sun, 16 Sep 2007 09:17:43 +0000

Paradise Philippines: The Philippine Travel Mart (PTM), is the premier inbound tourism event that gathers the 16 regions of the country under one roof showcasing their destinations and latest tourism products and services to consumers and members of the travel trade industry, and information on travel possibilities – where to go, what to see, where to stay what to do, among other things.

The presence of Secretary Durano underscored the distinction of the Paradise Philippines Travel Mart which is annually organized by the Philippine Tour Operators Association, the Department of Tourism and the Paradise Philippines Convention and Visitors Corporation.
Aside from Secretary Durano, the other Tourism bigwigs present were Senate Committee on Tourism Chairman Senator Richard Gordon and House of Representatives Committee on Tourism Chairman Congressman Edgar Chato of Bohol.

This year’ Paradise Philippines Travel Mart is participated by about 160 locators all of which are beautifully and uniquely decorated with local indigenous materials. If in the past years, the locators were contented with only one or two or the most is one pavilion, several of this year’s locators got for themselves two pavilions, a proof that the Paradise Philippines Travel Mart continues to grow stronger through the years.
“Everything’s Here For You” is the adopted theme to emphasize the Paradise Philippines Travel Mart’s distinction in the market at the country’s one-stop reference on tour packages and the various components of travel such as transport, accommodations, dining, banquets, convention sites, traditional and new media marketers and promoters.

This is always a venue where foreign Buyers get an exclusive visit to the PTM booths to meet the regional/provincial tourism councils and learn more about the products and services on exhibit.

Christmas kick-off in Paradise Philippines

paradise philippines — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 15:20:30 +0000

It’s the start of ber month and as the old saying goes, “Christmas is around the corner.”

Soon you will hear Christmas songs playing on the radio, shops selling Christmas trees, belen, parol, star lanterns and other decors which symbolize Christmas in Philippines. It will not be too long from today, carolers will start standing in front of your gates and windows singing the inevitable holiday carols. Then friends will say, “Oh it’s Christmas time again, I want this and that for Christmas,” all the happy and sad clichés of the holiday.

Finally, September means one big thing towards December — the countdown! In Paradise Philippines, September is the first day when Filipinos start counting the days to Christmas.

Paradise Philippines has earned the distinction of celebrating the world’s longest Christmas season. Although it begins from early September, Christmas Day by tradition is ushered in by the nine-day masses, which commence on the morning of December 16.

The mass is originally known as Misas de Aguinaldo (Gift Masses) or Misa de Gallo (Rooster’s Mass), which the nation inherited from Spanish custom. These masses have evolved in the Tagalog language as Simbang Gabi.

Christmas Eve on December 24 is the much-anticipated “noche buena” — the traditional Christmas feast after the midnight mass.

Pasko (Christmas) in Paradise Philippines is a time for family, for sharing, for giving, time for food, fun, and friendship and in welcoming the birth of our savior Jesus Christ. It is the time when you will have the taste of Philippine delicacies like puto bumbong, queso de bola, jamon and many more.

Christmas in Paradise Philippines is indeed the happiest season you will ever experience. So let the countdown begin!