I have finally completed another 30-day blog posting challenge. This time it is for the Around the Philippines blog. Most of the articles w...
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Exploring Siquijor, Siquijor
The capital town of Siquijor province since 1972 is the municipality of Siquijor. It is the biggest town in the province in terms of popula...
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Rizal Boulevard in Dumaguete City
On our way to Siquijor for the 22nd annual regional conference of the Regional Association for Development Information Officers 7 (RADIO 7)...
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Roast Beef Rib Eye and Ramen At Tokyo Table in Cebu
Food bloggers from the Cebu Blogging Community (CBC) met up at the Tokyo Table Japanese Restaurant and Smokeless Grill in City Times S...
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Exploring Larena, Siquijor
Larena is one of the six towns that make up Siquijor, the 3rd smallest province in the Philippines after Batanes and Camiguin. It is one of...
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The Best of Around the Philippines Blog in November 2015
November was a busy month for the Around the Philippines blog. In fact, it is the busiest month for the Around the Philippines blog so fa...
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Exploring Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor
Enrique Villanueva is one of two (2) towns in Siquijor province that was named after a former governor of the province of Negros Oriental, ...
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Exploring San Juan, Siquijor
The town of San Juan in Siquijor is regarded as the beach and tourism capital of the mystic island province. I usually stay at the island...
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Exploring Lazi, Siquijor
Lazi is a fourth class municipality in the 3rd smallest province in the Philippines, Siquijor. With a land area of 73.22 square kilometers,...
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Exploring Maria, Siquijor
During a recent visit to mystical Siquijor island, I participated in an adventure race organized by the brilliant Vince Escario. I was how...
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Dinner at the Siquijor Boulevard
Siquijor Boulevard occupies a stretch of the Siquijor Circumferential Road from Canal to Calalinan barangays in the provincial capital town...
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Why Visit Siquijor
As I have mentioned in a previous post, Siquijor has a mysterious drawing power on me. It always makes me feel I want to come back for more...
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Some Legends of Siquijor
There are many legends that come out of mystic Siquijor island. Many of these legends are scary folk tales of paranormal nature. During my ...
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Our Lady of Divine Providence Church in Maria, Siquijor
The Our Lady of Divine Providence Church in Maria, Siquijor, Philippines is not just another Spanish-era stone church that have stood the t...
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Lilybeth's Pan Bisaya at Enrique Villanueva
A gastronomic treat while in Siquijor can be found in a mini bread station at barangay Binuongan in the municipality of Enrique Villanu...
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The Folk Healers of San Antonio, Siquijor
To many, Siquijor has always been associated with mysticism. While most associate it with witchcraft, black magic, mambabarangs , aswangs...
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San Isidro Labrador Church and Convent in Lazi
Among the historical churches of Siquijor , the San Isidro Church in Lazi is probably the most popular. Equally popular is its convent, sai...
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Cang-isok House in Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor
The oldest known surviving house in Siquijor is the Cang-isok House in baraangay Libo, Enrique Villanueva or Talingting town. It is also ca...
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Sandugan Beach Boulevard in Larena, Siquijor
On a recent trip to the mystic island of fire, Siquijor, I participated in an adventure race during the 22nd annual convention of the Regio...
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Breakfast at Salamandas in San Juan, Siquijor, Philippines
Nothing beats having breakfast with the beautiful scenic beauty of the beach in the horizon, the music of the sea meeting the shore, feelin...
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Salagdoong Beach Resort in Maria, Siquijor
At the edge of the Salagdoong man-made molave forest is a government-run beach resort, Salagdoong Beach Resort in Olang, Maria, Siquijor...
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Salagdoong Forest
Sprawled over 202.15 hectares, the Salagdoong man-made forest is the biggest of its kind not only in the Philippines but also in the entir...
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Capilay Spring Park
Do you fancy a cold spring right in the middle of town? While most of us dream of it, such is a reality at San Juan town in the quiet but b...
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Larena Triad Restaurant and Coffee Shop
During a recent adventure race I joined in Siquijor during the 22nd annual convention of the Regional Association of Development Informati...
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Bucket List On My Next Trip to Siquijor
I have taken many trips to the mystical island they also refer to as the island of fire. Yet, I just seem to not have enough of Siquijor. E...
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Blogs Created During the 22nd RADIO 7 Annual Convention
The 22nd annual convention of the Regional Association of Development Information Officers (RADIO) 7 was held at Coco Grove Beach and Dive ...
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CBC Bloggers' Siquijor Sojourn
I do not remember having as much fun on a Siquijor trip than the one I recently had with bloggers from the Cebu Blogging Community . ...
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Team Bla-agers Explored Siquijor
I was assigned as the blogger mentor for team number 7, originally team Mapinanggaon and later on Vibrant Visayas team at the start of the ...
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The 1st #InfoTourismAdventureRace in #SensationalSiquijor
The first #InfoTourismAdventureRace was the highlight during the 22nd annual convention of the Regional Association of Development Informat...
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Why I am Doing Another 30-Day Blogging Challenge?
I am doing another 30-day blog posting challenge from mid-November to mid-December, this time for the Around the Philippines blog. Last mon...
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Thadz to Join Sensational Siquijor Trip
Thaddeau "Thadz" Engaling II, the author behind travel blogs Around the Philippines and Wonderful Cebu, will be traveling to the ...
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Thadz Appointed to CBC Council of Leads
The Around the Philippines blog and the Wonderful Cebu blog are travel blogs authored by Thaddeau "Thadz" Engaling II that are af...
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Siomai Madness Rocks Cebu, Philippines
Siomai has become a favorite comfort food for Cebuanos. Although Chinese in origin, Cebuanos fell in love with siomai paving way for not ju...
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Truly a #PizzaPamilya Experience at Da Vinci's Super Metro Colon Branch
When Da Vinci's Pizza in Cebu decided to relaunch it's brand, one of the core concepts was to introduce a homey and family-like din...
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There's More Than Just White Sauce Pizza at Da Vinci's
While it is true that Da Vinci's in Cebu is known for it's white sauce pizza pie offerings, there is more to just white sauce pizza...
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Cheap Resort in Cebu: Pado Beach Resort
Many tourists come to Cebu for the beach. While most of the tourists enjoy themselves in the luxurious beach resorts around Cebu, the commo...
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We Had Fun At This Aloguinsan Beach They Call Hermit's Cove
Several years ago, a hermit by the name of Tabogon found peace in this Aloguinsan beach. Years later the cove is now named Hermit's Cov...
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Cheap Buffet in Cordova, Cebu
Who would not want to try a cheap buffet? I know I do. That is why when I learned about the PhP 250 Friday night themed buffet at La Regatt...
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I Tasted Cebu's Best Baked Scallops at STK Ta Bai!
One of my favorite seafood dishes is baked scallops. My friend Orville actually makes good baked scallops that we get to enjoy every once i...
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Kan-anan Restaurant at Dumaluan Beach in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines
For the three days that we were at Panglao, Bohol last week, me and my co-facilitators from Cebu Teambuilding Services had most of our meal...
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Dumaluan Beach Resort: A Place to Remember in Panglao, Bohol
I have been to Bohol four times this year so far. And out of those four times, I enjoyed the last trip the most. And that is largely becaus...
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Tagbilaran Restaurant: Garden Cafe
At the heart of Bohol's capital city oddly stands out a Tagbilaran restaurant with an old west theme. This uniqueness got the better of...
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White Beach: My New Favorite Spot in Panglao
When people talk about the beach in Panglao, a large majority refers to Alona Beach in barangay Tawala. Unknown to many, there is a long st...
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Where To Go in Panglao, Bohol
Panglao Island is very popular with tourists visiting the central Philippine province Bohol. In fact, it is probably the most visited place...
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Work is Taking Me Again to Bohol, Philippines
I will be in Bohol for a fourth time this year. The first time was in late March when I did an ocular inspection and made initial bookings ...
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What To Do When In Dauis, Bohol
The Bohol town of Dauis is relatively less known than the town it shares an island with, Panglao. But do you know there's a lot of th...
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Yakski is the Best Barbecue in Cebu, Philippines
When conversation centers on the best barbecue in Cebu, it is a common consensus to refer to Larsian's. In September of 2012 however, Y...
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Barkada Meal and More at Cebu City's Halo Restaurant
When staying near midtown Cebu City or somewhere around the vicinity of Juana Osmena Street and Mango (General Maxilom) Avenue, one restaur...
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MICE Resort in Cordova, Cebu: Alta Cebu Village Garden Resort and Convention Center
The premier resort in Cebu, Philippines specifically built for MICE or Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events is the Alta Cebu Villa...
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Why You Should Visit Azul Surf When In Cebu
There are three reasons that a tourist in Cebu must visit Azul Surf at Mango Square Mall: good food, amazing music, tremendous love. ...
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Binhi sa Panginabuhian Organic Demo Farm in Maribojoc
I had 2 opportunities to visit the Binhi sa Panginabuhian Demo Farm in Barangay Batacabac, Maribojoc, Bohol this year. The first one was w...
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Crackin' at Hinagdanan Cave
Hinagdanan Cave in Bingag, Dauis, Bohol , Philippines is among the more popular tourist attractions in Panglao Island, Bohol. The limeston...
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Appreciating the Bohol Countryside Tour
The Bohol Countryside Tour is among the more commonly offered activities for tourists in Bohol alongside an island hopping trip with snor...
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Probing Panglao Island
Panglao Island is probably Bohol's most famous destination, particularly Alona Beach. There's more to Panglao Island than just t...
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Maribojoc Marvels
Maribojoc , a quiet town in Bohol, has some marvels that tourists ought to take note: the Punta Cruz watchtower, the uplifted ridges of Mar...
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Dropping By The Dauis Church Complex
On an ocular inspection trip to Dauis town, Panglao Island, Bohol , I did not miss the chance to go around and check some places of interes...
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Buffet at Alona Hidden Dream Restaurant
While out and about looking for a dining place around the vicinity of Alona Beach at Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines in the early part o...
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The Bohol Bee Farm Tour: Say Bee!
When I visited the Bohol Bee Farm at Dao, Dauis, Panglao Island, Bohol in late March this year, I was pressed for time and I could only ea...
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Staying Calm and Collected When Stranded in the Philippines
For the first time in my life, I was stranded in a Philippine seaport on the night of 3 July 2015. All Cebu-bound vessels were not a...
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Nova Shell Museum in Panglao, Bohol, Philippines
A must-visit place in Panglao Island, Bohol is the Nova Shell Museum in Poblacion, Panglao, Bohol, Philippines. I had the chance to stop ...
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Waterfalls in the Philippines: Cambugahay Falls in Siquijor
Cambugahay Falls in Lazi, Siquijor is among the more popular tourist attractions in the mystic island. The 135-step descent is rewarded by ...
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The Siquijor Roundabout: Exploring The Mystic Island
A popular tourist activity in Siquijor is to do a road trip around the island. Popular stops include the Cambugahay Falls, Lazi Convent, an...
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Resorts in Siquijor: Coco Grove
Among the more popular resorts in Siquijor, Philippines is Coco Grove Beach Resort in San Juan town. I stayed in this resort along with fa...
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The Fish Spa Under a Balete Tree in Siquijor
A balete tree usually evokes stories of enchantment and horror among Filipinos. The same air of awe, reverence, and fear is true for the m...
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Uniquely Pinoy: Coco Pins at Coco Grove Resort in Siquijor
While on vacation and checked in at the Coco Grove Resort in Tubod, San Juan, Siquijor, we were amused to come across this unique game at ...
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