Great Santa Cruz Island is a small inhabited island in Zamboanga City in the southern region of

the Philippines that is famous for its pink coralline sand.[2] The island, located 4 kilometres (2.49 mi)
south of downtown at the Santa Cruz Bank in the Basilan Strait, boasts the only pink sand beach in
the Philippines. The color of the sand comes from the pulverized red organ pipe coral from eons of
surf erosion mixed with the white sand.[1]

Dapitan, officially the City of Dapitan (Subanon: Gembagel G'benwa Dapitan/Bagbenwa

Dapitan; Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Dapitan; Filipino: Lungsod ng
Dapitan; Chavacano/Spanish: Ciudad de Dapitan), is a third-class city in the province of Zamboanga
del Norte, Philippines on the island of Mindanao. According to the 2015 census, it has a population
of 82,418 inhabitants.[3]
It is historically significant as the place where Jos Rizal was exiled by the Spaniards for his
revolutionary activities. He is considered a national hero, and this is known as the "Shrine City in the
Philippines." The city is also home to Fantasyland, the first amusement park in Mindanao.

Fort Pilar, is a 17th-century military defense fortress built by the Spanish colonial
government in Zamboanga City, Philippines. The fort, which is now a regional museum of
the National Museum of the Philippines, is a major landmark of the city and symbol of its cultural
heritage. Outside the eastern wall is a Marian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Pillar, the
patroness of the city.

Maria Cristina Falls is a waterfall of the Agus River on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines.
It is sometimes called the "twin falls" as the flow is separated by a rock at the brink of the waterfall.
[1]
It is a landmark of Iligan City, nicknamed the City of Majestic Waterfalls, because of the presence
of more than 20 waterfalls in the city.[2] It is located 9.3 kilometers away southwest of the city proper
at the boundaries of Barangays Maria Cristina, Ditucalan, and Buru-un.[2] Well known for its natural
beauty and grandeur, the 320 - feet (98 meters) high waterfall[3] is also the primary source of electric
power for the city's industries, being harnessed by the Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant.[4]

Tungawan is a second class municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines,

about 119 kilometres (74 mi) from Zamboanga City. According to the 2015 census, it has a
population of 42,030 people.[3] It has an area of 47,328 hectares (116,950 acres) of land, the largest
in the province, as well as 15,236 hectares (37,650 acres) of coastal waters.
It was declared as a Municipality on May 24, 1959, and started functioning as an LGU on January
29, 1961, by virtue of Executive Order No. 395.[4] Its name was coined from the minute leech
generally known as tungaw of the Hirudo family.
Tungawan's economy is primarily based on agriculture, producing rubber, coconut, corn, rice, and
seaweeds. It is home to the 880 hectares Bangaan Marine Sanctuary at Barangays Linguisan and
Tigbucay.

Mount Hibok-Hibok (also known as Catarman Volcano[3][4]) is

a stratovolcano on Camiguin Island in the Philippines.[1] It is one of the active volcanoes in the
country and part of the Pacific ring of fire.

Titay is a second class municipality in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. According
to the 2015 census, it has a population of 49,673 people. [3]

Sibug Sibug Festival is celebrated during their foundation day on the province of Sibugay on
February 26, with colorful Ethnic Street dancing with rituals illustrating good harvest, wedding
and healing rituals. During the festival, it endorses its number one product which is the oyster or
talaba in tagalong which has been known to be the biggest, juiciest, and meatiest oysters in the
country. In this two week celebration, in the town of Ipil, Talaba Longest Grill has been the
main attraction of the visitors and viewers. In this manner, Zamboanga can promote their
oysters to the world. Zamboanga Sibugay recently achieved a world record for the Worlds
Longest Talaba Grill with five to 12 inches-long oysters or talaba as the main feature. Because
of this, the province of Sibugay earned a title as the Talaba Capital of the Philippines.

Mount Kitanglad is an inactive volcano[9] located in the Kitanglad Mountain Range in Bukidnon
province on Mindanao island. It is the fourth highest mountain in the Philippines and has an
approximate height of 2,899 meters.[Note 1] It is located between Malaybalay City and the municipalities
of Lantapan, Impasugong, Sumilao, and Libona.
The name "Kitanglad" was derived from a legend that there was once a great flood that submerged
the native lands of Bukidnon and only the tip of the mountain, the size of a "tanglad" (lemon grass),
remained visible ("kita" in Visayan). It is considered as an ancestral domain of several old cultural
communities like the Bukidnons, Higaonons and Talaandigs

Dipolog is known for its wild orchids and its sardine industry which stems from the rich fishing area
off its shores. It is known as the "Gateway to Western Mindanao" through the Western Nautical
Highway[4] and has also been called the "Bottled Sardines Capital of the Philippines." [5]

Hudyaka

which means revelry in Bisaya is an annual festival that is attended by

contingents from the whole Zamboanga del Norte province. The festival celebrates the
founding of the province and the cities and municipalities of Zamboanga del Norte usually
send in contingents to compete.

Tinago Falls is a waterfall in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte in the

southern Philippine island of Mindanao.[1] It is one of the main tourist attractions in Iligan, a city
known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls.
Tinago is a Filipino term meaning "hidden", the falls being hidden in a deep ravine. Trekking to the
falls requires approximately 500 descending steps called the winding staircase.
The falls is high, its very cold waters cascading beautifully into a deep and calm basin-like pool
which appears like a blue-colored lagoon. Under the falls is a small cave where people can enter
and listen to the rumbling waters.

Initao is a third class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to
the 2010 census, it has 29,331 people.[3]
It is seated about 39 kilometres (24 mi) west of the provincial capital of Cagayan De Oro City, 29
kilometres (18 mi) east of Iligan City, and about 767 kilometres (477 mi) south-south-east of
Philippine capital, Manila.
The partly urban town thrives mostly on fishing and agricultural farming; however, different small and
business establishments have flourished, making the town self-sustaining in many ways. All
government offices are found in the "poblacion": that is the center of the town.

Lake Venado is located at the foot of Mount Apo in the province of North
Cotabato. Mount Apo is the highest mountain in the country with an altitude
of 2,954 meters (9,692 feet). It is called the "Grandfather of the Philippines
Mountains."
Lake Venado is an endorheic lake, meaning it doesnt flow into a sea. In dry
season/months, the lake usually loses two-thirds of its size because of
evaporation. It is nestled on a plateau, the remains of Apos ancient crater. It
is the smallest and highest lake in the country with an estimated surface
elevation of 7,200 feet above sea level and with a maximum depth of 20
feet. Because of its elevation, the water in the lake is freezing cold which
could cause cramps on the swimmer. Swimming in the lake is entirely
forbidden.

The name Venado is a Spanish word meaning deer, termed as such

because of the deer-like shape of the lake. However, the local people living
in the area call it Lake Linaw, a Filipino term for clear, because the water
in the lake is crystal clear and reflecting the peak of Mount Apo. According
to the local tribespeople, the lake is believed to be enchanted by spirits
living in the lake.
Mount Dulang-dulang, dubbed by Filipino mountaineers as "D2", is one of the high elevation peaks
in the Kitanglad Mountain Range, located in the north central portion of the province of Bukidnon in
the island of Mindanao. It is the second highest mountain of the Philippines at 2,941 metres
(9,649 ft) above sea level, second only to Mount Apo of Davao at 2,956 m (9,698 ft) and slightly
higher than Mount Pulag of Luzon, the third highest at 2,922 m (9,587 ft).[1]
Mount Hamiguitan is a mountain located in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. It has a
height of 1,620 metres (5,315 ft). The mountain and its vicinity has one of the most diverse wildlife
populations in the country. Among the wildlife found in the area are Philippine eagles and several
species of Nepenthes. Some of the latter, such as the Nepenthes peltata, are endemic to the area.
[2]
The mountain has a protected forest area of approximately 2,000 hectares. This woodland is noted

for its unique pygmy forest of century old trees in ultramafic soil, with many endangered, endemic
and rare species of flora and fauna.[3][4]
The Mount Hamiguitan range, with an area of 6,834 hectares (68.34 km2), was declared a national
park and a wildlife sanctuaryin 2003.[5] In 2014, the park was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site.[4]
The Higalaay Festival (formerly known as Kagay-an Festival, then to Higalaay Kagay-an Festival in
2014 [1]) is a festival held each year in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, every 28th day of August,
celebrating the feast day of St. Augustine - patron saint of the city
Mati is the only city in, and the capital of the Province of Davao Oriental, Philippines, located on the
south-eastern side of Mindanao. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 141,141
people.[3] Residents of Mati are called Matinians
Samal is a fourth income class city in the province of Davao del Norte, Davao Region, Philippines.
Its official name is Island Garden City of Samal (Filipino: Pulong Harding Lungsod ng
Samal, Cebuano: Pulong Harding Dakbayan sa Samal) and it is made up of Samal Island and the
smaller Talikud Island in the Davao Gulf, making it a part of Mindanao island group. It has a
population of 95,874 people according to 2010 census.[3]
Samal is a part of the Metropolitan Davao area and is located two kilometers away from Davao City,
the largest city and the primary economic center of Mindanao.
Digos, officially the City of Digos (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Digos; Filipino: Lungsod ng Digos), is
a second class city in and capital of the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. The city lies on the
western shores of the Davao Gulf and southern foothills of Mount Apo on the island of Mindanao,
centrally located between the two major cities in Mindanao, Davao City and General Santos City. As
of the 2010 census, it has a population of 149,891 people. [3]
It is considered as part of Metropolitan Davao.
It is known for its sweet-juicy 'carabao variety mango,' sold locally and exported abroad, thus being
dubbed as the Mango Capital City of the Philippines. It is also considered as The Gate City Of The
South.
The Kadayawan Festival is an annual festival in the city of Davao in the Philippines. Its name
derives from the friendly greeting "Madayaw", from the Dabawenyo word "dayaw", meaning good,
valuable, superior or beautiful. The festival is a celebration of life, a thanksgiving for the gifts of
nature, the wealth of culture, the bounties of harvest and serenity of living. It is held every third week
of August.
Lanzones Festival is an annual thanksgiving celebration for Camiguin Island's bountiful harvest. The town
of Mambajao holds the feast during the third week of October, in time for the season of the tropical
fruit lanzones. The province of Camiguin is known for having the sweetest lanzones among the abundant
sources of the fruit along the north-central coast of Mindanao. The locals and tourists enjoy this weeklong
celebration with a line-up of activities showcasing the richness culture in Camiguin like street dancing, grand
lanzones parade, agri-cottage industry products exhibits, and beauty pageants. Aside from this, the people also
await the annual barangay beautification contest, indigenous sports, and tableau of local culture within the
week.

The 20th year of the Kasanggayahan Festival which opened last October 17 is the
grandest festival celebration the city of Sorsogon has ever seen.
The word Kasanggayahan is one of the local words that could mean anything, from
kagandahan to kasiyahan, the word only conveys one thing; a positive and optimistic
celebration of life in peaceful Sorsogon. It is celebrated every year to mark the separation of
Sorsogon from Albay more than a hundred years ago.
Magpet is a first class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2010
census, it has a population of 45,183 people

KIDAPAWAN CITY: North Cotabato is all set for the Kalivungan Festival, a
ten-day celebration marking its 99th foundation anniversary and lining up of
various colorful activities showcasing the provinces ecotourism potentials and
the cultural traditions of its tri-peopleMuslim, Christian and indigenous tribes.

Tuna Festival
In 1998, during the 30th City Charter anniversary of General Santos City, the General Santos City
Tourism Association - a consortium of hotels, resorts, restaurants, travel agencies, and other
tourism-related establishments, then chaired by Mrs. Liwanag Ferrer - staged an event at the
Halieus Mall (now RD Plaza), that showcased tuna cuisine through culinary competitions, exhibits,
and other activities. Then mayor Adelebert W. Antonio thought that the theme could actually be the
basis for a festival.
Midsayap is a first class municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. In the 2015 national
census, it had a population of 151,684[2] and 71,110 registered voters.[3]

Shariff Kabunsuan Festival it is a colorful festival celebrating the arrival of Shariff Kabunsuan via
Rio Grande de Mindanao more than 500 years ago to introduce Islam to the natives. The
festival, which will be held from Dec. 15 to 19, will feature SK trade fairs, battle of the bands,
Mindanao business forums, cultural presentations, street dancing competitions, and Kanduli
(thanksgiving banquent).
Lake Sebu is a first class municipality in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines. According to
the 2010 census, it has a population of 76,170 people. [3]
Koronadal, officially the City of Koronadal (Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang
Koronadal; Filipino: Lungsod ng Koronadal) and popularly known as Marbel, is a 3rd-class
component city in the Philippines. It is the capital of the province of South Cotabato and regional
administrative center of Soccsksargen (Region XII).[6] According to the 2015 census, it has a
population of 174,942.[4]
Kidapawan, officially the City of Kidapawan (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa
Kidapawan; Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa/Syudad sang Kidapawan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Kidapawan) or
often referred to as simply Kidapawan City, is the capital city of CotabatoProvince. Located at the
foot of Mount Apo, it is a popular destination from late October to December and in the summer,
when thousands of tourists climb the country's highest mountain.