Culture

The customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious,

or social groups

The characteristic features of everyday existence (such as diversions or a

way of life) shared by people in a place or time

The set of set attitudes, values, goals and practices that characterizes an

institution or organization

The set of values, conventions, or social practices associated with a practical

field activity, or societal characteristics

Tourism

The activities of people travelling to and staying in places outside their usual
environment for leisure, business or other purposes for not more than one consecutive
year

Geography

The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human
activity as it affects and affected by these, including the distribution and populations and
resources, land use, and industries
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PHILIPPINE CULTURE
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TOURISM GEOGRAPHY
 TOP 10 PHILIPPINE TOURIST DESTINATIONS

EL NIDO, PALAWAN

El Nido is a Philippine municipality on Palawan island. It is known for white-sand

beaches, coral reefs and as the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago, a group of islands
with steep karst cliffs
BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN

Boracay is a small island in the central Philippines. It is known for its resorts and
beaches. Along the west coast, White Beach is backed by palm trees, bar and
restaurants. On the east coast, strong winds make Bulabog Beach a hub for water
sports. Nearby, the observation deck on Mount Luho offers panoramic views over the
island. Offshore, coral reefs and shipwrecks are home to diverse marine life.
BATANES ISLANDS, BATANES

Batanes is an archipelago province in the Philippines situates in the Cagayan

Valley region. It is the northernmost province in the country, also the smallest, both in
population and land area. Its capital is Basco located in the island of Batan.
CAMIGUIN ISLAND, CAMIGUIN

The island-province of Camiguin is a pear-shaped volcanic island in the northern

tip of Mindanao.
SIARGAO ISLAND, SIARGAO

Siargao is a teardrop-shaped island in the Philippine Sea situated southeast of

Manila in the province of Surigao del Norte. It is known as the surfing capital of the
Philippines.
MALAPASCUA ISLAND, CEBU

Malapascua is a Philippine Island situated in the Visayan sea, 6.8 kilometers

across a shallow strait from the northernmost tip of Cebu Island. It is also known as the
home of threshers sharks and also a diver’s haven.
KALANGGAMAN ISLAND, LEYTE

Kalanggaman Island is shaped like a bird, reason why its name is derived from
the local word “langgam” that means bird. This sandbar off the coast of Palompon,
Leyte has gained popularity in recent years, but it has long been a local
secret. Kalanggaman is hemmed in by palm-studded, cream sand and lapped by
swirling, turquoise sea.
CORON ISLAND, PALAWAN

Coron is the third-largest island in the Calamian Islands in northern Palawan in

the Philippines. The island is part of the larger municipality of the same name. Partially
between Busuanga and Culion islands, Coron Island faces the Sulu Sea and forms the
eastern side of Coron Bay. It is about 20 kilometres (12 mi) long from north to south,
and 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) at its widest point.
It is a wedge-shaped mountainous island, dominated by steep cliffs and Karst rock
formations made of Permian limestone of Jurassic origin that comprises about 70% of
its area. Another 25% is rolling hills, while only 5% is relatively flat. There are 11 lakes
nestled in the rugged terrain, of which 3 have underground connections to the sea.
There are a few mangroves in coastal areas.
Hinatuan Enchanted River, Surigao del Sur

The Hinatuan Enchanted River, also called the Hinatuan Sacred River, is a deep
spring river on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It flows into the Philippine Sea
and the Pacific Ocean at Barangay Talisay, Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur.
Mayor Volcano, Albay

Mayon Volcano or Mount Mayon is an active stratovolcano in

the province of Albay in Bicol Region, on the large island of Luzon in the Philippines.
Renowned as the "perfect cone" because of its symmetric conical shape, the volcano
with its surrounding landscape was declared a national park on July 20, 1938, the first in
the nation. It was reclassified a Natural Park and renamed as the Mayon Volcano
Natural Park in 2000. Local folklore refers to the volcano being named after the
legendary princess-heroine Daragang Magayon (English: Beautiful Lady). Numerous
festivals and rituals are associated with the volcano and its landscape.[4] The volcano is
the centerpiece of the Albay Biosphere Reserve, declared by UNESCO in 2016