The document provides information about tourism spots and culture in the Philippines. It describes popular destinations in the major island groups of Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, including Mount Mayon volcano, Banaue Rice Terraces, Boracay Island, Chocolate Hills, and Dakak Beach Resort. It also profiles famous Filipinos like Manny Pacquiao and highlights iconic dishes such as adobo, lechon, and halo-halo.

2. about

3. Map of the Philippines
Luzon
Visayas
Mindanao

4. People of the Philippines

5. Efren Peñaflorida
is a teacher and social
worker in
the Philippines. He is the
founder and head of the
Dynamic Teen Company,
which offers Filipino
youth an alternative
to street gangs through
education, recreating
school settings in
unconventional locations
such as cemeteries and
trash dumps.
Peñaflorida was featured as a CNN Hero as
part of the news network's program to
honor individuals who make extraordinary
contributions to help others.

6. Allen Pineda (apl.de.ap)
A Filipino-American
rapper, record
producer, and
occasional drummer
who is best known as
a member of
the Grammy Award-
winning group The
Black Eyed Peas.

7. People of the Philippines
athletes

8. Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao
-Congressman at
Sarangani
Province
-8 Title Holder
-Boxing Champ

9. Efren “Bata” Reyes
He is a
professional
pool player
and a two-
time world
champion.

10. People of the Philippines
politicians

11. Icons of Democracy
Corazon Aquino Jose Rizal Benigno Aquino

12. People of the Philippines
Beauty Queens

13. Venus Raj | Miss Universe, 4th runner-up, 2010

14. Shamcey Supsup | Miss Universe 3rd Runner-up, 2011

15. Janine Tugonon | Miss Universe 1st runner-up, 2012

16. Ariella Arida | Miss Universe 3rd runner-up, 2013

17. Megan Young | Miss World 2013

18. Mutya Datul | Miss Supranational 2013

19. Bea Rose Santiago | Miss International 2013

20. Tourist spots

21. Tourist spots in the Philippines
Luzon

22. Mt. Mayon, Bicol | Luzon
Bicol is one of the top
tourist destinations in
the country. Bicol is
known to be the home
of the famous. Mount
Mayon, a volcano with
a perfectly shaped cone.
Bicol is situated in the
southern most part of
the island of Luzon.Mt. Mayon

23. Mt. Mayon, Bicol | Luzon
Mt. Mayon Mayon Trekking

24. Luneta Park | Luzon
This park is one of the most
well-known national parks
in the country, you can find
the statue of Dr. Jose Rizal,
the cool Philippine Relief
Map and more. Luneta Park
is being rehabilitated right
now and it now boasts of a
modern laser and fountain
show among others for all
the locals that troop there
especially on holidays and
weekends.Rizal Park

25. Luneta Park | Luzon
Luneta Park Relief Map Modern Laser and Fountain Show

26. Intramuros | Luzon
It is the oldest district and
historic core of the Manila. Also
called the Walled City, the
original citadel of Manila was
the seat of government when
the Philippines
were a component realm of
the Spanish Empire. Districts
beyond the walls were referred
as the extramuros of Manila,
meaning "outside the walls".

27. Intramuros | Luzon
Intramuros at night Intramuros has been a favorite spot of
photographers when doing photo shoots

28. Taal Volcano, Tagaytay | Luzon
This is the world’s smallest
active volcano. This
volcano is located within a
lake within a volcano.
Intrigue? Taal Volcano that
is best viewed when you are
in the ridges of Tagaytay. It’s
one of the coldest places
nearest Manila and best for
weekend getaways.
Taal Volcano

29. Taal Volcano, Tagaytay | Luzon
Perspective view of Taal Volcano Inside the cresent of Taal Volcano

30. Banaue Rice Terraces | Luzon
Considered as one of the
8th Wonders of the World,
the Banaue Rice Terraces
which can be found on the
mountain ranges in Banaue,
Ifugao is a testament to the
great resourcefulness and
engineering skills of the
Igorots. These ‘Hagdan-
Hagdan Palayan’ or rice
terraces are still fully
functional today.Banaue Rice Terraces

31. Banaue Rice Terraces | Luzon

32. Tourist spots in the Philippines
Visayas

33. Chocolate Hills, Bohol | Visayas
It is a well known visitor end of
the line with its beaches and
resorts. The Chocolate Hills,
various hills of limestone
structuring, is the most
mainstream fascination.
Various traveler resorts dab the
southern vacation spots and
coddle jumpers from around the
globe. The Philippine Tarsier,
acknowledged the second-
littlest primate on the planet, is
indigenous to the island.
The Chocolate Hills

34. Chocolate Hills, Bohol | Visayas
Chocolate Hills Tarsier

35. Boracay Island | Visayas
It is found off the northwest corner
of Panay Island, and has a place
with the Western Visayas island-
bunch, or Region VI, of the
Philippines. Boracay’s two essential
tourism sunny shores, White Beach
and Bulabog Beach, are found on
inverse sides of the island’s thin
focal zone. White Beach faces
westward and Bulabog Beach faces
eastward. The island additionally
has some different sunny shores.
Relaxation exercises accessible on
or close Boracay incorporate scuba
swooping, snorkeling, windsurfing,
kiteboarding, bluff plunging, and
sunny shore relaxation.
Boracay Island

36. Boracay Island | Visayas
Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel Boracay Island’s Dining and Restaurant

37. Boracay Island | Visayas
Boracay during sunset

38. Tourist spots in the Philippines
Mindanao

39. Dako Island, Surigao Del Norte | Mindanao
Dubbed as the Surfing Capital of
the Philippines, Siargao has been
the host to numerous surfing
contests enticing in both local and
foreign surfers. Aside from its
famous waves, Siargao is as well a
haven for white sandy beaches,
numerous islets, abundant marine
life, mangroves and caves.
Of the many islands found in
Siargao, Dako is the largest (Dako is
the Visayan term for large). Unlike
the Naked Island, Dako Island
grows coconut trees and some
cottages so island hoppers can
really enjoy its pure white sand and
clear blue waters.
Dako Island

40. Dako Island, Surigao Del Norte | Mindanao
Surfing at Dako Island Dako Island’s white beach scenery

41. Dakak Beach Resort | Mindanao
A diving mecca found in
Northern Zamboanga in
Mindanao, Dakak Park and
Beach Resort offers visitors
and diving enthusiasts with
not only copious coral reefs
with thriving tropical marine
life, but also a sanctuary of
native plants and animals. The
sprawling 15 hectares of
wooden land makes it an ideal
getaway because of its well-
preserved white sandy beach
with a nearly perfect season as
it is well-surrounded with large
islands shielding it from
typhoons.
Dakak Island

42. Dakak Beach Resort | Mindanao
Dakak Part and Beach Resort Lobby “A variety of adventures await.” - Dakak Resort

43. Philippines’ Finest Food

44. Banana Que, Camote Que and Turon
Banana Que and Camote
Que are banana and sweet
potato that was dipped and
fried in an oil full of brown
sugar. Turon on the other
hand is a banana and
jackfruit wrapped around,
fried and dipped in brown
sugar.
Turon (top), Camote Que (bottom left), and
Banana Que (bottom right)

45. Filipino Style Spaghetti
Spaghetti is one of the
famous Filipino pasta in the
Philippines. Its sauce
contains beef chunks,
hotdogs, red bell pepper in a
sweet tomato and banana
sauce topped with cheese
Filipino’s own variety of Spaghetti

46. Sinigang
Sinigang is a Filipino soup
or stew characterized by its
sour and savory flavor most
often associated with
tamarind.

47. Caldereta
Kaldereta or Caldereta is a
hearty meat dish using
chevon (goat meat), beef, or
pork combined with
potatoes, carrots, tomato
sauce, and liver spread or
liver paste.

48. Adobo
Adobo involves meat, or
vegetables marinated in a
sauce of vinegar, soy sauce,
and garlic, browned in oil,
and simmered in the
marinade.

49. Lechon
It is a national dish of the
Philippines with Cebu being
acknowledged by American
chef, Anthony Bourdain as
having the best pig, and also
being the national dish of
Puerto Rico. Nowadays in
most of Latin America, the
original use of a suckling
pig has given way to a
medium-sized adult pig.

50. Sisig
Sisig or Sizzling sisig is
a Filipino dish made from
parts of pig’s head and liver,
usually seasoned
with calamansi and chili.

51. Filipino Street Foods

52. Halo-halo
is a popular Filipino dessert
with mixtures of shaved
ice and evaporated milk to
which are added various
boiled sweet beans, jello and
fruits, and served in a tall
glass or bowl.

53. Thank you! Have fun
exploring the Philippines!