QUARTER II

DESTINATION INFORMATION
TOP PHILIPPINE DESTINATION I
Scope
 Albay
 Batangas
 Benguet
 Bohol

Pretest
Identify in which provinces ( Albay, Batangas, Benguet, Bohol) the
following attractions is located
1. Mayon Volcano - Albay
2. Taal Lake - Batangas
3. The Farm at San Benito - Batangas
4. Philippine Military Academy - Benguet
5. Burnham Park - Benguet
6. Chocolate Hills - Bohol
7. The Mansion - Benguet
8. Cagsawa Ruins - Albay
9. Loboc River Cruise - Bohol
10. San Juan Laiya Beach - Batangas

ALBAY
Albay is the home of Majestic MAYON VOLCANO, the famous
volcano with the perfect cone shape. Its beachside areas are gaining
popularity with the launch of the resort in Misibis Bay. Albay’s delicious
Pili Nuts are also a staple for visitor to take home from their visits. The
sights to see include many natural landscapes that are worthwhile for
viewing and being in an adventure. Tourism facilities may be available
but are not yet on a “ high end” development, save for Misibis.

LOCATION: BICOL REGION (Region V)

From Manila By air Daily flights from Manila to 1 hour and 5
Legazpi minutes
By land Scheduled trips from Cubao or 10 to 12 hours
Pasay to Legazpi
Cebu By air Daily flights from Cebu to 1 hour
Legazpi
Davao By air Daily flights from Davao to 2 hours and 45
Manila and Manila to Legazpi minutes

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
Natural Attractions

 Hoyop-hoyopan Cave
 Mayon Volcano
 Mounts Isarog, Iriga and Bulusan
 Tiwi Hot Spring National Park
 Calabidongan Caves
 Del Rosarioi Caves
 Minaroso Caves
 Busay Falls
 Lake Danao
 Sogod Beach
 Buhatan Beach
 Cagraray Island
 Batan Island
 San Lorenzo Beach
 Putsan Beach

Built Attractions
 Roca Baluarte
 Japanese Garden

Historical, Cultural and Heritage Attractions

 Cagsawa Ruins
 Liberty Bell
 Japanese Tunnel
 Daraga Church
 Camalig Church
 Sinimbahan Ruins

Restaurants:
1st Colonial Grill - it is popular for its Tinapa Rice
Balay Cena Una – Tourists love its crispy Bicol Express
Graceland – it is one of the most prominent fast food chains with its best seller,
fresh lumpia with caramel syrup
Four Seasons – it is a Chinese Restaurant famous for its fried chicken.
Pares King – it has the best Bicolano lutong – bahay meals.
Small Talk – it offers Bicolano Dishes with a twist that includes Pili Basil Pasta
Chef Lu Teahouse – with only 170 pesos, you can have the unlimited siomai,
pansit, dumplings and other Chinese cuisine
Boklan Food Center – it serve the most authentic Chinese cuisine
Biggs Diner – it is popular for its Western Dishes such as burgers and baby back
ribs
Cabway Snack Bar – you may get the taste of Bicolano –Italian dishes in this
restaurant
Gasthof – it originally came from a famous German restaurant in Boracay
Kamias – this restaurant serves Filipino food with a twist
Eatalia – it offers pizza and pasta
Wilkommen – this is a bar and restaurant that offer affordable food and drinks
Vintage Garage Bar – it is a bar decorated with all kinds of vintage memorabilia

Pasalubong:
Albay has products made out of abaca such as slippers, bags and hats;
delicacies made from pili such as pili candies, tarts; canned/bottled laing and
Bicol Express and Honey

Accommodation
4 STAR Hotels - Hotel Venezia, The Oriental Legaspi, Hotel St. Ellis, Tyche
Boutique Hotel, Casablanca Suites, Balay Tinay Guesthouse

Hostel: Mayon Backpackers Hostel

Special Interest:
 Embarcadero de Legazpi
 Misibis Bay Resort
 The Albay Park and Wildlife
 Magayon Art Gallery
 Bicol Heritage Park – inside the Camp General Simeon Ola Headquarters
 Legazpi City Museum
 Lignon Hill
 Kapuntukan Hill
 Ilologan Beach

Festivals:
  Magayon Festivals
 Ibalong Festivals
 Tabak Festivals
 Sarung Banggi Festivals
 Kadagatan Festivals
 Pagsuwak Festivals
 Katalingkasan Festival
 Salingoy Festival
 Tinagbuan Festival
 Pilgrimage to Joroan

ACTIVITIES

1. Make a Map from Iloilo Airport to Concepcion

2. Site a place or area that we could eat like ( breakfast, lunch, snacks and
dinner) Give its name and place.
3. The exact location of Misibis Bay (internet search)
4. In what specific place that Liberty Bell lies? (internet search)
5. Where is the Cagsawa Ruins in Albay (internet search)

BATANGAS
BATANGAS
Known for the rich taste of a cup of Kape Barako, a rich Filipino Coffee, this
destination offers a mix of cultural, natural and adventurous sites. Popular for its
beaches and beautiful dive sites. Batangas is the go – to place for those who want
an escape from Metro Manila because it is quite accessible by both private and
public vehicles. Taal Volcano, surrounded by the unfathomed Taal Lake.

LOCATION: REGION IV – A (CALABARZON)

From By land Take the SLEX if via private car or 1 hour and 30
Manila ride a bus at Cubao bus terminal minutes to 2 hours
Cebu By air Daily flight from Cebu to Manila 2 hours and 50
and land then follow the Manila to Batangas minutes or 3 hours
route and 50 minutes
Davao By air Daily flight from Davao to Manila 3 hours and 30
and land then follow the Manila to Batangas minutes to 4 hours
route

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
Natural Attractions

 Calatagan Mangrove Forest Conservation Park (Calatagan)

 Taal Lake and Volcano
 Verde Island Passage
 San Juan Laiya Beach
 Tingga Falls
 Calicon Falls
 Bulalacao Falls

Built Attractions

o San Lorenzo Step

o Old House of the Agoncillo Family
o Doña Marcela Agoncillo Museum

Historical, Cultural and Heritage Attractions

 Mabini Shrine
 Gen. Malvar Museum and Library
 Jose P. Laurel Memorial Library
 Punta de Santiago Lighthouse
 Faro de Punta de Malabrigo Lighthouse
 Tanauan Church
 Church of San Juan
 Church of Immaculate Conception
 Church of Guillermo
 Our Lady of Caysasay Shrine

Restaurants:
F. Baylosis- it is known for crispy pata and other Filipino dishes
Casa Rap – this restaurant’s specialty is halo- halo and it offer delicious and cheap
food
Café de Lipa – the café is popular for its Kapeng Barako. Their best seller is their
Caramel Macchiato and Barako coffee
Casa Marikit – it is an authentic Italian Steakhouse
Bel Piato Café and Bistro – a good hangout place, one of their bestsellers is their
tasty baby back ribs
Rose and Grace Restaurant – they serve different Batangas native dishes, with
Bulalo soup as their best seller
Hapag Filipino – it has the best maliputo and bagoong balayan sauce
Almarius Grill – the prices of their fresh grilled fishes are very reasonable. They
are also popular for their halo-halo and bulalo
Lipa Grill – it serves good crispy pata and different Filipino dishes
The Dish Restaurant – it is a popular fine dining restaurant that serves Filipino
food
Rosario Restaurant – international dishes are served in this restaurant
Bahay Marikit Restaurant – they serve hot Filipino dishes at reasonable prices
Sawali Restaurant – this restaurant serves a wide variety of seafood ad native
delicacies
Hilltop, Batangas City – it is the most prominent restaurant in Batangas City. It
serves the best Kalderitang Baka and grilled spare ribs
The Colyne’s Restaurant – it is a fine dining restaurant that serves Batangas local
cuisine, as well as Continental and Asian cuisine

Pasalubong:

Kapeng Barako, Balisong, Sumanb, Panocha or Panutsa, Atis, Sampalok, Passion

Fruit, Lambanog, Tamarind Wine, Bagoong Balayan

Accommodation
5 star : Club Funta Puego (Nasugbu), The Farm at San Benito (Lipa City), Acuatico
Beacxh Resort and Hotel (San Juan), Acacia Resort and Dive Center (Mabini)
4 star : Canyon Cove Hotel and Spa (Nasugbu), Taal Imperial Hotel and Resort,
Vista Playa Resort
3 star : Hotel Fonte Pino (Batangas City), Sea’s Spring Resort and Hotel
(Batanags City), Eagle Point Resort (Mabini)
2 star : Anilao Haven Resort (Bauan), ScubaBro Dive Resort (Mabini)

Special Interest:
 The Submarine Garden
 Mainit Hot Spring – this spring may only be reached with a 4x4 vehicle
 Isla Verde, or Verde Island
 Mahabang Buhangin
 Cueva Sitio
 Don Leon Apacible Museum
 Gallera de Taal
 Chona’s Embroidery
Festivals
 Sinuam Festival – San Jose
 Sinukmani Festival – Rosario
 Tinapayan Festival – Cuenca
 Anihan Festival – Lobo
 Sublian Festival – Batangas City
 Balsa Festival – Matabungkay, Lian
 Lambayok Festival – San Juan
 Parade ng Lechon – Balayan

Activities

1. What is in Mabini Shrine? (internet search)

2. The location of Jose P. Laurel Memorial Library (search in the internet)
3. The location of Immaculate Conception Church (internet search)
4. The location of Our Lady of Caysasay Shrine (internet search)
5. How big is Batangas Province (internet search)
6. How many districts in Batangas Province (internet search)

BENGUET
BENGUET

This part of Cordillera Mountain Range is the most accessible area and its
most popular destination is one that is fondly called the “ Summer Capital of The
Philippines”, Baguio City. The cool weather is largely the reason why tourists flock
there all year round. Also in this area is the Philippine Military Academy, the
training ground for the officers of the Philippine Military Forces. Tourists come to
visit this austere facility and get a glimpse of what it takes to become a protector
of this country.
LOCATION: CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

From By land Ride a bus at Cubao/Pasay Terminal 6 to 7 hours

Manila going to Baguio or drive from Manila to
NLEX, then SCTEX to Tarlac City, continue
until MacArthur Highway – Rosario, La
Union, right turn to Kennon Road or
drive further to Marcos Highway
Cebu By air and Take a plane from Cebu to Manila, then 7 hours and
land take a taxi or bus to Cubao Bus Terminal, 15 minutes
then follow Manila to Baguio route
Davao By air and Take a plane from Davao to Manila, then 7 hours and
land take a taxi or bus to Cubao Bus Terminal, 50 minutes
then follow Manila to Baguio route

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
Natural Attractions
 Kaligawa Cave (Kapangan)
 Mount Kabunian (Bakun)
 Opdas Cave (Kabayan)
 Mount Santo Tomas (Tuba)
 Tinongchol Burial Rock (Kabayan)
 Mount Pulag (Kabayan)
 Colorado (Tuba)
 Mountain Lakes (Kabayan)
 Ambongdolan Caves (Tublay)
 Asin Hot Spring

Built Attractions
 Darew Ancient Ruins of Civilization (Kapangan)
 Benguet Provincial Capitol (La Trinidad)
 Benguet State University (La Trinidad
 Palina Rice Terraces (Kibungan)
 Marcos Bust (Tuba)
 Burnham Park
 Session Road
 The Mansion
 Mines View
 Camp John Hay
  Wright Park
 Baguio Botanical garden
 Kennod Road
 Lourdes Grotto
 Philippine Military Academy

Historical, Cultural and Heritage Attractions

 Batarangan Airstrip (Kibungan)
 Camp Utopia (Kapangan)
 Guerilla Saddle (Km 26 Halsema Highway)
 Hill WWII (Mankayan)
 Lamtang
 Timbac Caves (Kabayan)
 Apo Anno Cave (Natubleng Buguias)
 Baguio Cathedral
 Bell Church

Restaurants:
O’ Mai’ Khan” – the name of the restaurant means “come over”; a Mongolian
Barbecue
Oh My Gulay – it serves healthy vegetarian food
Bliss Café – it is a place for organic vegetarian meals in Baguio
Choco – late de Batirol – it is place to have snack
Le Chef – it is considered the best fine – dining restaurant in Baguio
Mama’s Table – it is a French – inspired restaurant that strictly caters only to
customers with reservations
Forest House – it has and give a homey ambiance
Café by the Ruins – a local landmark in Baguio, which is popular “quite” hang -
out

Accommodations:
5 star – The Manor Hotel
4 star – Le Monet Hotel Baguio, Azalea Residences Baguio
3 star – Hotel Elizabeth Baguio, Baguio Burnham Suites, Microtel Inn and Suites,
Garden Ville Hotel Baguio
2 star – Paladin Hotel Baguio, Aim Conference Center Baguio, El Cielito Hotel
Baguio
Transient House – is the most common type of accommodation in Baguio
Pasalubong:

Sundot Kulangot, Choco Flakes, Ube Crinkles, Peanut Brittle, Lengua de Gato,
Strawberries, Fresh Vegetables, Ube Jam, Rice Wine, Strawberry Wine

Special Interest:
 Boat ride at Burnham Park
 Ukay-ukay shopping at Session Road and Baguio City Public
Market
 Count the number of steps of the stairs of the Baguio
Cathedral and the Lourdes Grotto
 Wright Park Riding Circle , Wright Park, Stair at the Botanical
Garden
 BenCab Museum
 Party at The Nevada Square
 Picture – taking wearing the native dress at Mines View Park
 Mount Pulag Climb (Kabayan)- mountain climbing
expeditions
 Strawberry picking in La Trinidad
 Philippine Milatary Academy

Festivals
 Strawberry Festival – February
 Adivay Festival – November – December
 Panagbenga Festival – February

Activities:
1. Why Baguio called as the Summer Capital of the Philippines?
2. Give the meaning of the following abbreviations : NLEX and SCTEX
3. What does it mean when we say RUINS?
4. What is a Hot Spring?
5. If you are a tourists for how many hours would you consume in going to
Baguio from Concepcion?

BOHOL
BOHOL
One of the provinces of Region VII, Bohol is a destination that offers variety
of tourist activities spread all over the island. One of Bohol’s famous landmarks is
the Chocolate Hills, which are hundreds of mounds of soil that are brown during
the dry season making it look like “Hershey’s Kisses” chocolates.
The shores of Panglao Island but its fine, white sand while the neighboring
Balicasag is ideal for snorkeling and is diver’s paradise underwater. Though
beautiful, old churches built during the Spanish era.

LOCATION: CENTRAL VISAYAS (Region VII)

Manila By air Daily flights from Manila to Tagbiliran 2 hours

Cebu By sea Daily ferry schedule from Cebu to 2 hours
Tagbiliran
Davao By air and sea Daily flights from Davao to Cebu then 3 hours and 10
ferry from Cebu to Tagbiliran minutes

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
Natural Attractions
 Chocolate Hills
 The Philippines Tarsier or Maumag – world’s smallest primate
 Balicasag Island
 Hinagdanan Cave
 Sagbayan Peak
 Panglao Beaches
 Mag – aso Falls

Built Attractions
 Man – made Mahogany Forest at Bilar
 Hanging Bridge at Sevilla

Historical, Cultural and Heritage Attractions

 Blood Compact Memorial
 Baclayon Church
 The Clarin Ancestral House
 Puntacruz Watch Tower

Restaurants:

Bohol Island – it is popular for its seafood dishes

Loboc River Cruise Restaurant – it is popular because of the buffet style of serving
the dishes while at cruise at the Loboc River
Hayahay Pizza – they offer the best pizza in town
Olegario Café – it is the former governor’s ancestral house turned into a Museum
and Restaurant
Old Heidelherg Restaurant – it is one of the finest and most elegant restaurant in
Bohol
Lohob Bar and Restaurant – it is an award – winning restaurant that serves
seafood
The Pyramid – it is considered the best breakfast restaurant
Trudis Café – it is one of the most affordable restaurants in Panglao Island
Payag Restauirant – it has the best chicken inato, binihaw, and kilawin
Gerarda’s Restaurant – it is a place to have the modern Filipino cuisine
JJ’s Seafood Village – they offer seafood meals and Chinese cuisine
Golden Cowrie Filipino Restaurant – they have the best Imbao soup, a type of
shellfish
Prawn Farm Restaurant – it is a fine dining restaurant inside the Mall
Oceanic Seafood Restaurant – they specialize on seafood meals
Linaw Beach Resort’s Pearl Restaurant -0 they have exotic dishes such as Ostrich
steak and Barracuda
Tarsier Paprika – they serve European and Asian cuisines
L ‘ Elephant Bleu Restaurant – this restaurant offers French and American
cuisines
Guiseppe Pizzeria and Sicilian Roast –they serve authentic Italian cuisine

Pasalubong:
Banana Chips, Broas, Tableya, Piyaya, Barquillos Calamay, Peanut Kisses

Accommodations:
5 star – Amorita Resort, The Bellevue Resort, South Palms Resort, Panglao Island
Nature and Spa, Blue Water Panglao Beach Resort
4 star – Bohol Beach Club, Flushing Meadows Resort, Linaw Beach Resort and
Restaurant, Palm Coves Resort

Other Accommodations:
Acacia Sunset Village Inn, Alexis Cliff Dive Resort, Astoria Bohol, Baywatch
Diving and Fun Center, Blue Star Dive and Resort, Bohol Bee Farm

Special Interest
 Loboc River Cruise
 Loay Local Industry
 EAT DANAO
 ECO Adventure Tour
 Educational Adventure Tour
 Aproniana Souvenir Shop
 Butterfly Garden at Bilar
Festivals
 Pandayan Festival
 Ubi Festival
 Sandugo Festival
 Bolibong Kingking Festival
 Suroy sa Musikero Festival
 Agbunan Festival
 Pahinungod Festival
 Sambat Mascara y Regatta Festival
Activities:

1. What is it about Albay that makes the destination stand out from other
destination? How about Batangas? Benguet? Bohol?
2. What special interest activities in Albay are unique? How about in
Batangas? Benguet? Bohol?

Research
Research on the major attractions of Albay, Batangas, Benguet, and Bohol
with photos, background of the place and activities that can be done in the
specific tourist attraction.

Post Test: Matching type, match column A with the column B

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. Chocolate Hills a. Benguet
2. Forest House b. Special Interest Activity
3. Strawberry Picking c. Pasalubong from Benguet
4. Peanut brittle d. Albay
5. Pili Tarts e. Pasalubong from Bohol
6. Cagsawa Ruins f. Batangas
7. Peanut Kisses g. Festival in Benguet
8. Club Punta Fuego h. Festival in Bohol
9. Panagbenga Festival i. Pasalubong in Albay
[Link] Festival j. Bohol