Saturday, October 11, 2014

LAGUNA PROVINCE: The Resort Capital, Detroit and Silicon Valley of The Philippines

Laguna de Bay

Looking for your sweet escape? Presenting… LAGUNA! Laguna, a province in the Philippines, is naturally endowed with beautiful sceneries and exciting destinations. The forest of Mount Makiling and the waters of Laguna de Bay are the perfect backdrops for your Laguna vacation. Definitely, you can choose from the many options that Laguna has to offer.
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Boasting a lot of beautiful tourist spots, Laguna is the best place to be! Its capital is Santa Cruz Municipality and is bounded by Laguna de Bay to the North, Province of Quezon to the East, Province of Batangas to the South and West Philippine Sea to the West. Because of its location and likeness to Detroit and Silicon Valley of USA, no wonder why Laguna is branded as “The Resort Capital, Detroit and Silicon Valley of the Philippines”.
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It’s land area is 1,759, km2  while its terrain is characterized by a series of dormant volcanoes alternating with gently rolling and level plains. There are several mountains here, most famous of which are Mt. Makiling, and Mt. Banahaw.
Source: www.emb.gov.ph
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The province got its name from the Spanish word lago, which means “lake”. So whether you’re looking for cultural, roadtrip or simply relaxation, Laguna will surely give these to you! Fall in love with its rich culture and tradition, not to mention its hidden beauties.
GETTING THERE
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From Manila, take a bus (Jack Liner, HM Transport, Lucena Lines, Saint Rose or Green Transit) to Calamba, Laguna. Bus stations are located in Cubao (infront of Ali Mall), Kamias (Near Cubao, QC), and Buendia corner Taft Avenue (in Manila). It will pass through SLEX and will take 1-2 hours to get to Calamba.
Many more information about Laguna will be posted soon!
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CAVITE PROVINCE: The Historical Land of the Philippines


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                                                            Emilio Aguinaldo Shrine
Region IV-A, or known as the CALABARZON region, might just be an hour or two away, but the diverse topography and varied natural attractions make this region interesting. Beaches and dive spots. Forests and caves. Mountains and hills. Waterfalls and hot springs. It’s all here. This is the home of Laguna de Bay – the country’s largest freshwater lake. It also boasts of Taal Lake, which contains the world’s smallest active volcano.
The CA in CALABARZON
The Province of Cavite is tagged as “The Historical Land of the Philippines” with Imus City as its capital. It is bounded by Manila Bay in the North, Metro Manila to the Northeast, Province of Laguna to the East, West Philippine Sea to the West and Province of Batangas to the South. Oops! Don’t be confused with Cavite Province and Cavite City. Cavite City is obviously a city in Cavite Province. It is like the chicken foot that you see in the picture below.
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With a land area of 1,426.06 km2, its terrain is characterized by rolling hinterlands punctuated by hills where upland crops grow in abundance. The shoreline fronting Manila Bay is at sea level while the only rugged portion of the province is at the boundary of Batangas where the Dos Picos Mountains are located.
Source: www.emb.gov.ph
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A theory proposes that the name Cavite is a Hispanicized form of Kabit, Tagalog for “joined”, “connected”, or “attached”, referring to the peninsula’s topographical relation to the mainland. Edmund Roberts in his 1821 memoir, stated that the natives called it Caveit due to the “crooked point of land extending into the sea.” With its balanced mix of urbanity, natural beauty and history it is considered as the most accessible vacation getaway and refuge for those seeking a quiet life far from the bustling Manila metropolis.
GETTING THERE
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Bacoor town in Cavite is just 15-20 minutes drive from Alabang (via Daang Hari) or from Manila via Coastal Highway. Tagaytay City, Ternate and Maragondon are an hour and half drive from the city. It is best to travel here if you have your own vehicle. For commuters, bus companies such as Saulog Bus Lines, Erjohn and Almark, and San Agustin can take you to many parts of Cavite from Liwasang Bonifacio (Plaza Lawton). Fares should be around Php 25-60. Jeepneys and vans can also take you to Bacoor or Imus from Baclaran in Pasay for P35-50. There is also a ferry service from the Manila Ferry Port (near the Manila Yacht Club) and to Sangley Point in Cavite City.
Interesting? More things about Cavite Province will be posted soon!
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