manila hostel"manila hostel" backpacking south east asia?
Hey everyone thankx for reading this first. well hmm i am heading of to asia soon on the 3rd of february, landing in the philippines but going for 6 weeks. do you think 3600 australian dollars is enough to go for 9-10 weeks. i want to travel over to malaysia and go up to thailand also when i am there, be backpacking, and in manila i have free accomodation with friends, so do you think $3600 is enough for food, backpackers, hostels, a few small souveneirs, and flight with budget airlines from manila-kuala lumpur, bangkok-manila. thankx
Let me do an estimated calculation for you ( based on budget/backpacking expenses )
Food - for A$5 a day you could get decent meals in these countries. Add in additional A$3 a day for occassionally western food/fast food. Your expenses on food would be A$8 x 7 days x 10 weeks =A$560
Accomodation - set aside around A$20 a day for budget accomodation ( backpacking hotel/hostel ) At certain places you could get a place to stay below that amount while at other places you probably have to pay slightly more than that. In Malaysia and Thailand for A$35/day you could a decent non -star rated hotel with all the normal facilities attached. So let's assume you spend average A$25/day, your expense would be A$35 x 7 days x 4 weeks = A$700 ( excluding the 6 weeks free accomodation in Philippines )
If you are in Malaysia ( Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahur, Penang ) , i strongly recommend this hotel http://www.tunehotels.com. This is a low-cost, no frill hotel just like its sister company, Air Asia. You'll get a very basic room with a bed and closet, bathroom, a fan that's about all. For air-conditioning you have to buy credit hours to use it. You have to pay for toiletries too if you want to. Despite of this, this hotel is very decent, clean and located in the city centers.
Just to give you an idea, on 6th April , the room in Kuala Lumpur cost A$13.10 a night. Even if you purchase a few hours of air-condition, it would still be very cheap.
Air Travel - use budget airlines. The following two airlines are strongly recommened especially AirAsia.
Just for to give you an idea i went into the websites and check out for you.
Assuming you travel on 6th April from Manila to Kuala Lumpur Air Asia fare = A$113 Cebu Pacific = A$146
Assuming you travel on 18th April from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok Air Asia fare = A$30.38 Cebu Pacific = does not serve this sector
For AirAsia, do choose your date of travel / time of travel wisely. As different dates have different fares. Even different flights on the same day ( as in the Kuala Lumpur-Bangkok example above ) have different fares. Sometimes, these differences could be as much as 100%.
I have added all the expenses above and it comes to A$1550. So it means you have around A$2000 spare to spend on bus/train/taxi travels, some shopping and even some "luxuries" on food/accomodation.
Pagadian City (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Pagadian; Filipino: Lungsod ng Pagadian) is located in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. It houses the regional government seat of Zamboanga Peninsula (Region 9) in the island of Mindanao.
An iconic symbol of Pagadian is its uniquely designed tricycle built to adopt to the city's hilly terrain. The locals claim with pride that it is the only place in the Philippines that one can see a public transport inclined at about 25-40 angle.
Contents
1 Geography and Topography
2 Climate
3 History
4 Timeline
5 Languages and Dialects
6 Festivals
7 Governance
8 Economy
9 Tourist attractions
10 Education
11 Infrastructure
12 Fast Facts
13 Notes
14 References
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Geography and Topography
Pagadian City view from Rotonda
Situated on the northeastern side of the Western Mindanao region, Pagadian is the capital city of Zamboanga del Sur province. It is bounded by the municipalities of Tigbao and Dumalinao on the southwest, Lakewood on the west, Labangan on the east and northwest, and Midsalip on the north.
About 45% of the total city area is steeply sloping terrain of hills and mountains on the northwestern portion that covers an estimated 15,090 hectares. Mt. Palpalan, Mt. Begong, Mt. Pinokis, and Mt. Sugar Loaf are the four tallest peaks. Areas in the direct north as well as the central part, have gentle to moderate slopes, making up 47% of the total. The remaining 8% is level or nearly level, and makes up most of the eastern and the southern parts of the city. The urban area covers about 845.48 hectares. Elevation of the urban area of the city ranges from 1 MSL (mean sea level) near Pagadian Bay to about 100 MSL in the area of Barangay San Jose.
The Tiguma, Bulatoc, Gatas, and Balangasan Rivers, drain to Pagadian Bay and serve as natural drainage.
Due to its topography and elevation, most of the city's 54 barangays do not experience flooding. The low-lying southern and eastern part of the city, though, do sometimes experience flooding, most especially during heavy rains.
Climate
It is located within the tropics of the northern hemisphere which has pronounced dry season from January to March and rainy season from April to December. The region is generally not affected by tropical storms and typhoons as it is located outside the Philippine Typhoon Belt. Temperatures range from 22.2 C (72.0 F) to 32.9 C (91.2 F). The prevailing winds are the southwest wind that blow shot gust wind from over the sea during dry seasons going northeast, and the trade winds brought about by the mountain range. Rainfall distribution is moderate from 2,500 mm to 3,000 mm annually.
History
Origin of the Name
The city proper and surrounding areas of Muricay, Tawagan Sur and White Beach was originally named "Talpokan," an indigenous word that means "a place of numerous springs".
During the early part of the 20th century, the place was called "Pangad-ye-an", a Visayan word that means,"a place to be prayed for" because of a Malaria epidemic that nearly wiped out the early christian population, majority of which came from the Visayas. An alternative theory suggests that it was named after a bird that the native inhabitants call "Gagadian". However, the officially accepted version on how it came to be called "Pagadian" is derived from the Iranun language "pagad" (wait) and "padian" (market). The area had been a trading post and market during the Maguindanao Sultanate period.
Early Settlers
The first inhabitants were the Subanens, a tribe native to the Western Mindanao Region. Then the Muslim settlers arrived sometime in the 15th century, established a flourishing community and introduced the Islam faith.
In the early part of the 20th century, the Muslim inhabitants were under the leadership of Datu Akob, an Iranun Datu whose daughter caught the fancy of Datu Macaumbang, also an Iranun (Sultan of Taga Nonok) from the Municipalities of Malabang and Tukuran. With the approval of Datu Akob, Datu Macaumbang married the beautiful Bai Putri Panyawan Akob. At the same time the 1st cousin of Datu Macaumbang (Sultan of taga Nonok), Datu Mama Lapat Jamerol an Maranao - Iranun Datu, married the second daughter of Datu Akob, Bai Putri Concona Akob. Upon the death of Datu Akob, his son-in-law, Datu Macaumbang assumed leadership and established the territorial boundaries of the present city proper, from Balangasan River in the West, to Tawagan Sur River in the East. Because of the prevalent banditry and piracy in his settlements at that time, Datu Macaumbang requested the assistance of the Philippine Constabulary. A detachment led by Col. Tiburcio Ballesteros from Malangas stationed themselves at Dumagoc Island. The arrival of the soldiers restored peace and order thereby attracting the influx of settlers from far-flung regions of the Visayas and Luzon, and from the neighboring places in Mindanao.
Spread of Christianity
See also: Roman Catholic Diocese of Pagadian
Sto.Nio del Cebu
Christian settlers started arriving in the early part of the 20th century, most of which came from Cebu, as evident on the veneration of the Santo Nio de Ceb. The increasing Christian population prompted the creation of the Parish of Pagadian in 1938 and was administered jointly by the Jesuits, Columban and Filipino priests. The original Sto. Nio Church of Pagadian was right across the city plaza, built on the site where the San Jose Parish church now stands; Fr. Sean Nolan,SSC served as the first parish priest. The present Sto. Nio Cathedral is now located in Santiago District and was built in 1968.
Pagadian Parish became a diocese on November 2, 1971 and is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Ozamiz. Msgr. Jesus B. Tuquib served as the first bishop and was installed on February 24, 1973. At that time, the Columban Fathers took care of the apostolic services for the first 13 parishes in the newly-formed diocese. They also took after the missions of the Jesuits.
Currently, the Diocese of Pagadian has 24 parishes and covers a population of 711,244. The diocese covers the city and 21 other municipalities in the northern and eastern parts of Zamboanga del Sur.
The city celebrates its Annual Fiesta every 3rd Sunday of January in honor of its patron saint, the Holy Child Jesus (Sto. Nio) which also coincides with the feastday of Cebu City.
Timeline
Date/Year
Significant Events
1800's
The present-day Pagadian had its beginnings as a sitio of Margosatubig.
July 1927
It became a barrio under the Municipal District of Labangan, Zamboanga upon the implementation of Executive Order no.70.
1934
Director Teofisto Guingona, Sr. was commissioned by Philippine Governor-General Leonard Wood to find out the possibility of transferring the seat of government of the Labangan municipality to another place; a conference was called together with the Datus and the early christian settlers. The idea of transferring the seat of the Labangan Government to Pagadian was at first largely opposed by the Christians. Eventually, a consensus was reached when the designated committee led by Datu Balimbingan of Labangan and with the consent of Datu Macaumbang surveyed the western part of the present area and found Talpokan, a part of the barrio of Pagadian, deemed as a suitable place for such transfer. At the same time, Datu Macaumbang donated 260 hectares of land to Christians who were willing to transfer to the area.
March 23, 1937
Pagadian became a municipality through Executive Order 77. Its ascendancy was due to the eager initiative of then Assemblyman Juan S. Alano. The Hon. Jose Sanson was appointed as the acting mayor. After his brief tenure, a regular election was held with the Hon. Federico Jamisola as the first officially elected municipal mayor. The Municipality of Pagadian was formed by merging the municipal districts of Labangan and Dinas, as a result, making Labangan a barangay under its former barrio. The newly created town had 19 barangays.
June 6, 1952
Congressman Roseller T. Lim authored R.A. 711 dividing Zamboanga into two provinces - Norte (north) and Sur (south).
September 17, 1952
Pagadian became the capital town of the newly-established province of Zamboanga del Sur.
June 21, 1969
It became a chartered city through R.A. 5478, becoming the third city in the Zamboanga Peninsula (Administrative Region).
August 16, 1976
The city was one of the hardest hit areas in the Moro Gulf earthquake and tsunami of 1976, considered as the most devastating tsunami disaster in the Philippines in recent times. Pagadian was the major city in the area that was struck by both the earthquake and tsunami and sustained the greatest number of casualties.
November 12, 2004
Despite Zamboanga City government's opposition to the transfer, Pagadian became the Regional Center for Region IX- Zamboanga Peninsula. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's decision to transfer the regional offices was based on Executive Order 429 issued by then President Corazon Aquino in October 1990.
Languages and Dialects
Majority of Pagadianons speak the Cebuano language (part of the Bisaya family of languages). The national language, Filipino (Tagalog) is widely understood and is the native tongue of a small percentage of the population. Iranun, Maguindanao, Maranao, Tausug, and Samal dialects are used by the Muslim community, however, the dialect of the indigenous Subanen people is in danger of being lost[citation needed] as younger generations prefer to use Cebuano instead. Remaining percentage of the population are classified as Ilonggo, Chavacano and Ilocano speakers. As in the case with the rest of the Philippines, English is understood by virtually everyone and is used as the primary language for business and official purposes.
Festivals
The city celebrates its fiesta every January, showcasing the Pasalamat Festival, fluvial parade (regatta), trade exhibits, the Mutya ng Pagadian beauty pageant, carnival shows as well as a civic military parade. On every 21st of June, Pagadianons celebrate the Araw ng Pagadian in commemoration of its founding as a chartered city; and as Capital of Zamboanga del Sur, the city hosts the annual provincial celebration in September with agro-trade exhibits, a civic-military parade, cultural presentations and sports competitions.
The Megayon Festival is a week-long celebration that coincides with the Zamboanga del Sur anniversary in September. It honors the tri-people settlers: the Subanens, BangsaMoro Muslims and Christians. It was officially established in August 3, 2006 as the celebration of the founding of the province through Provincial Ordinance No. 016-2006. A showcase of three distinctly different cultural heritage in songs, dances, rituals of peace, foods and crafts, its main goal is to foster unity and understanding among the three cultures. Organized environment-related activities, peace and development forum, and indigenous sports competitions are also being held.
In the Subanen tongue, "megayon" means unity and solidarity.
Pagadian City also officially celebrates the Chinese New Year. This was initiated by the current Mayor Samuel S. Co who assumed office in 2004. It honors the local Chinese community which had contributed significantly to the local economy.
Governance
Urban Map of Pagadian
Pagadian City belongs to the 1st District of Zamboanga del Sur. The local Sangguniang Panglungsod (City Legislative Council) is administered by the Mayor, with the assistance of the Vice-Mayor. It has ten elected councilors and one representative each from the Sangguniang Kabataan (Youth Council) and Association of Barangay Captains (ABC).
It is politically subdivided into 54 barangays of which 13 of these are classified as urban.
Alegria
Balangasan (urban)
Balintawak
Baloyboan
Banale
Bogo
Bomba
Buenavista
Bulatok
Bulawan
Camalig
Dampalan
Danlugan
Dao
Datagan
Deborok
Ditoray
Dumagoc (urban)
Gatas (urban)
Gubac
Gubang
Kagawasan
Kahayagan
Kalasan
Kawit (urban)
La Suerte
Lala
Lapidian
Lenienza
Lison Valley
Lourdes
Lower Sibatang
Lumad
Lumbia (urban)
Macasing
Manga
Muricay
Napolan
Palpalan
Pedulonan
Poloyagan
San Francisco (urban)
San Jose (urban)
San Pedro (urban)
Santa Lucia (urban)
Santa Maria (urban)
Santiago (urban)
Santo Nio (urban)
Tawagan Sur
Tiguma (urban)
Tuburan (urban)
Tulangan
Tulawas
Upper Sibatang
White Beach
Economy
Industry
Agriculture is the primary economic resource, with the production of rice, corn, coconut, fruit and root crops. There are special programs like the Plant-now-Pay Later and Grains Production Enhancement Program that are made available for the local farmers; the City Livelihood Development Assistance Program (CILDAP) also extends loans to those who need financial assistance for their livelihood. Production of livestock such as hogs, goats, cows and poultry is also a growing local industry.
Boats along the Pagadian fishport.
Pagadian Bay and the outer Illana Bay (Iranun Bay) abounds with a wide variety of fish species and crustaceans; seaweed culture farming is flourishing in waters off the bay while fishponds near or along the bay yields milkfish, prawns and crabs. A number of large deep-sea fishing vessels that venture into the Sulu Sea and farther off to South China Sea make Pagadian fishport their base of operation.
Another income-generating industry is mining. The mining area located 1.5 km southeast of Barangay Lison Valley proper approximately forty-nine kilometers from the city proper yields gold, copper and molybdenum.
Production of raw materials like seaweeds, coco processing, cassava constitute a large part of the local economy; small-scale manufacturing of furniture and decors made out of wood, bamboo, rattan, steel and plastic; handicrafts made out of bamboo, rattan, coco shell, wood, marine shell, ceramics, and weaving.
Banking
To date, there are eight (8) privately-owned, two (2) government-owned, five (6) rural banks, two(2) local thrift banks and one (1) cooperative bank in the city. The Philippines biggest banks- Metrobank, Banco de Oro and Philippine National Bank also serve the city.
1st Valley Bank
Allied Bank
Banco de Oro
Bank of the Philippine Islands
Chinabank
CocoBank
Cooperative Bank of Zamboanga del Sur
Development Bank of the Philippines
Katipunan Bank
Landbank
Veterans Bank (SOON)
Metrobank
One Network Bank
Peninsula Bank
Philippine National Bank
PSBank
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
Rural Bank of Pagadian
Rural Bank of Tangub
Union Bank of the Philippines
United Coconut Planters Bank
Green Bank (Philippines)
Hotels and Pension Houses
The move of the Regional Center from Zamboanga City prompted a need for more hotels and pension houses in the city.
Name
Address
Pagadian Bay Plaza Hotel
Datoc Street cor. Cabrera St., Pagadian City
Hotel Guillermo
J.Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City
Hotel Camila
J.Ariosa St., Pagadian City
Alindahaw Hotel
J.Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City
New Roxan Hotel
F.S. Pajares Avenue, Pagadian City
Springland Hotel and Resort
Tuburan Dist., Pagadian City
Princess Hotel
San. Pedro Dist., Pagadian City
The Peninsula Hotel
Santiago Dist., Pagadian City
The Zamboanga Hotel
Santiago Dist., Pagadian City
Pilgrims Hotel
Tuburan Dist., Pagadian City
Anastasia Pension House
Dao Road, Pagadian City
Pensione de Yllana
Rizal Avenue, Pagadian City
Shopping Establishments
Pagadian City, as a regional capital, overtook Zamboanga City in terms of the numbers and sizes of shopping malls. Gaisano Capital Pagadian is the biggest mall in the city, recently opened in December 12, 2008. It is owned by the Gaisano Group of Companies. In terms of size, it is followed by Peoples Plaza, a big department store owned by a local chinese businessman. The Best Emporium Mall is owned by a chinese family based in Zamboanga City.
Homegrown mid-size stores such as D'bean Hypermart, Unit City Central Pagadian, and Cariaga Hypermart are flourishing. These stores are the legacy of the local businessmen who had managed to build this city from its beginnings as a trading settlement to what it is now. C3 (City Commercial Center) which is currently under construction, is the site of the historic Shopping Center, where the old market, transportation terminal were once located.
One of the most conspicuous feature of the city is the Filipino-owned, fastfood chain Jollibee, which is located in Pajares Avenue. Popular foodchains like Chowking, Dunkin Donuts, Mister Donut, Greenwich, Mang Inasal, McDonald's, Chicken Ati-Atihan, and Sunburst Fried Chicken also have outlets in the city; most, if not all of them are franchised. Fine dining is available in Cafe Ilang-Ilang, Alindahaw Cafe and Guiller Cafe-Restaurant. Greenhouse Fishing Station and Restaurant offers fresh seafood straight from its own fishponds that surrounds the place.
Name
Address
Peoples Plaza Mall
F.S Fajares Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Peoples Plaza Supermarket
F.S Fajares Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Best Emporium Megamall
Datoc Street., Corner Rizal Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Best Emporium SuperStore
F.S Fajares Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
Gaisano Capital Pagadian
Rizal Ave., Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
D'Beam Hypermart
San Pedro, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur
C3 Mall
Old Shopping Square., Pagadian City,
Uni City Central Pagadian
Old Shopping Square., Pagadian City,
NCCC Mall of Pagadian (Proposed)
Hotel Grande, Pagadian City,
UPTOWN Plaza Mall (Proposed)
F.S. Pajares Ave, San Jose, Pagadian City,
Tourist attractions
Pagadian City has a number of tourist attractions, though most of them are not as well-known throughout the Philippines.
Pagadian Bay. Dao-dao Dako on center; Dao-dao Gamay on right foreground.
Pagadian Rotonda - located on the upper reaches of Pagadian City overlooking Pagadian Bay, it is a circular park that intersects North Diversion Road. It is connected to Pajares Avenue, one of two major road networks in the city (the other being Rizal Avenue). A part of the Rotonda is landscaped. There is horseback-riding and a refreshment store.
Dao Dao Islands - are two islands, Dako (big) and Gamay (small). The big island covers 1.10 hectares and is a 7-10 minute ride by motorboat from the seaport. It has artificial coral reefs; ideal for swimming, boating and fishing. Dao Dao Gamay is a sandbar and is partially submerged during high tide.
Springland Resort - sourced from natural springs in the district of Tuburan. It has swimming pools and a fishpond. The resort also has a multifunction hall and a restaurant designed in the Philippine Native Style.
White Beach - a stretch of white sand beach just five minutes via motorboat southeast of the city seaport. Clear, deep, blue waters (even at low tide). Ideal for swimming and diving.
Lourdes Hot and Cold Spring - natural hot springs in barangay Lourdes, about 32 km. northwest from the urban area. This is tapped by the Pagadian City Water District as a piped water source for barangay Kagawasan.
Lourdes Waterfalls - Also located at barangay Lourdes, about 32 kms. from Pagadian proper. Ideal for bathing.
Lison Valley Waterfalls - located about 42 km. northwest of Pagadian proper, the falls has a height of about 20-25 meters. Its spherical-shaped basin, 20 meters in diameter, is ideal for picnic. Located in sitio Santa Lucia, about 18 km. from Lison Valley proper and is surrounded by verdant greenery, giant ferns, orchids and mass-covered rocks, limes and marble stones; it overlooks ricefields and chocolate look alike hills and water discharge of the fails is 5 cu. m. per seconds.
Manga Falls and Twin Caves - located in barangay Manga, just 7 km. from the city proper. This is a two-layered cascading fall, surrounded by huge trees that are home to white monkeys. The twin caves can be explored along the two-layered waterfalls. Currently in the process of being developed as a tourist spot.
Mt. Palpalan - is the promontory within the Pagadian City limits on whose apex the transmitters of major commercial communication systems are built on. With a height of 684 ft above sea level, it has a sweeping vista of Pagadian City and Illana Bay.
Mt. Susong Dalaga - which means aiden Breast. Located in barangay Lourdes, 32 km. from Pagadian proper and 10 km. from the barangay center, Susong Dalaga is a semi-perfect cone with good forest cover. It can be reached by horseback.
Bulatoc Hill - situated at barangay Bogo, only 4 km. from Pagadian proper. The hill used to be an island but is now linked to Pagadian through land reclamation. It offers a panoramic view of Pagadian Bay.
Muricay Beach - Located in barangay Muricay, just a little over 4 kms. from the city proper, the white sand beach is available for swimming but is as yet undeveloped. Mangroce tracts and seaweed plantations are nearby.
Poloyagan Beach - Rocky beach with coral reef, also under study. About kms. from Pagadian proper.
Bogo Hill - Situated at barangay Bogo, only 4 kms. from Pagadian proper. The hill is haven to agricultural land and offers a panoramic view of Pagadian Bay, as well as a good area for viewing Pagadian beauty
Kendis Cave - About 14 kms. from Pagadian poblacion and 5 kms. from barangay Ditoray. Kendis Cave is an open-end cave with plants and vegetation. Has large overhead crevices with two interior chambers. Can be reached on horseback and currently under study.
Dumagoc Hill - A former military reservation with contours following that of a heart. Still under study.
Ditoray Waterfalls -This is 14 kms. from the Pagadian poblacion and 5 kms. from the center of barangay Ditoray. Large stones ring the falls.
Bomba Beach - Located in barangay Bomba, about 2 kms. from Pagadian proper, available for fishing and swimming with a bomba bridge and shed as well as a coral reef. Under study for development.
Mt. Pinokis - This one's in barangay Lison Valley, 42 km. from the Pagadian poblacion. Mt Pinokis is 2 km. from Mt. Susong Dalaga as 12 km. from barangay Lourdes. The mountain features virgin forests inhabited by native wildlife such as monkeys, birds, lizards as well as numerous species of reptiles, amphibians and insects. It can also be reached by horseback and is now under study for development.
Agro-Tourism and Heritage Complex (AHC) located a mere 5 minutes away from the center of Pagadian, the AHC is an adventure lover delight with its variety of thrills, from the quaint charm of the Cultural village, the soothing serenity of the Butterfly Park, to the breathtaking excitement of the Canopy Walk and Zipline. It is truly a feast for the senses.
Education
The Local Government Units (LGUs) supports the education sector through the Day Care Services (DCS) adopting Early Child Care & Development (ECCD) that provides early education for 3-5 year olds. These are established to make children better prepared for the higher levels of learning. The quality of DCS and the available resources vary widely across the geographical areas, with urban Day Care Centers (DCC) generally faring better than those in rural areas.
Private
Pagadian is the center of education[citation needed] in the province of Zamboanga del Sur. The two largest schools are Saint Columban elementary school and Southern Mindanao high school. The former is the only private-Catholic tertiary school and largest in terms of assets while the latter is privately-owned and the biggest in terms of student population. Holy Child Academy, a private catholic institution and a sister school of St. Columban College, offers preschool and high school courses. The current demand and popularity of the Nursing and other medical courses also boosted the student population of Medina College-Pagadian and the Mendero School of Nursing. The Zamboanga del Sur Maritime Institute of Technology is the only school in the city that offers Maritime and MassCom courses, among others; it is a branch of the Misamis Institute of Technology in Ozamis City. There are also a number of small to mid-size technical schools that offer mainly technology and vocational courses.
Public
A branch of the Western Mindanao State University External Studies is located within the expansive Zamboanga del Sur National High School compound. The Zamboanga del Sur School of Arts and Trade provides vocational, technical courses, and manpower development training. one national high schools serve the city: Zamboanga del Sur National Higher School, Pagadian City National Comprehension High School, and Lala National High School. Pagadian City Pilot School is the largest public elementary school in the city. Barangays Sta. Lucia, Balangasan, Sto. Nio, Bag-ong Silang, Camp Abelon and Lala also have their own publicity elementary schools to address the ever deccreasing need for sex education.
Schools in Pagadian City
Pagadian City Pilot school
Infrastructure
Transportation and Accessibility
See also: Pagadian Airport
Airport. The city is served by a secondary airport (Pagadian Airport) that can accommodate both commercial and private aircrafts. It is located in Barangay Muricay and Barangay Tiguma, five (5) kilometers from the city proper. The airport is currently undergoing renovation and expansion.
Seaport. The port of Pagadian City is served by seven (0) shipping lines operating for both passengers and cargoes. Ports of call include Zamboanga City, Jolo, Siasi, Bongao, Sitangkai and Cotabato City.
Land Transportation/Road Network. The city has a road network with a total length of 374.07 km of which 311.02 km are barangay roads, 43.26 km are city roads, 5.98 km are city alleys and 13.80 km are national roads. A total of 235.22 km or 62.88% are concrete roads. The city has a total of 289.81 lineal meters of bridges/spillway/box culvert - 3 national bridges, 5 city bridges, 5 barangay bridges, 6 barangay spillways and 1 barangay box culvert.
Four bus companies regularly serve the city for Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro, Ozamiz and Dipolog while buses, minibuses and jeepneys are the means of transportation in the neighboring municipalities of Zamboanga del Sur. Tricycles are the primary transport in the urban center while jeepneys are the usual transportation for the city's rural barangays. Private vehicles constitute the greatest number of registered vehicles in the city.
Television and Media
Itv-8 is a 24hour local information channel based in Pagadian. ABS-CBN Pagadian (DXLM-TV), TV-3 GMA, TV-11 NBN also have their private regional public broadcast service stations based in the city. The city is served by two cable companies: PCTV Cable and KISMET Cable.
Radio Stations
(AM)
DXPR - Radio Mindanao Network (RMN)
DXKP- Radio Philippines Network (RPN)
DXID
(FM)
DXCA
Smile Radio
DXMD
DXKV
DXWO
DXLN
Telecommunications
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) and Cruztelco are the two major telecommunications providers. A project under the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), the Pagadian City Telephone Exchange (PACITELEX) serves the far-flung barangays that other telephone companies are not yet able to give service. The three major cellular phone service providers in the country such as GLOBE, SMART, and Digitel/Sun Cellular also serves the city.
Water and Power Supply
Pagadian City Water District (PCWD) provides the city with potable water supply. Formed in 1976, the PCWD has over 14,000 active service connections and sources its water from deep wells and springs.
Electricity is supplied by the Zamboanga del Sur Electric Cooperative, Incorporated (ZAMSURECO I) from the National Power Corporation Hydro-Electric Plant in Iligan City, sourced from the Maria Cristina Falls. About 77.70% or 42 barangays out of 54 total barangays in the entire city area have 24-hr electricity.
Fast Facts
The city was an awardee of the Cleanest and Greenest City in Western Mindanao consecutively, in CY 1998 and CY 1999.
Pagadian City hosted the 13th Asia-Pacific Youth Conference (APYC) in 2007. It is a project of the Initiatives of Change (IofC).
Pagadian is represented in the Liga Pilipinas by its own basketball team, the Pagadian Explorers.
It is the home base of the Zamboanga del Sur - Pagadian FA, which is under the Philippine Football Federation.
Teresa Magbanua, the Visayan Joan of Arc, died in Pagadian in 1947.
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^ a b c d "Legend of Pagadian City". Pagadian.com. http://www.pagadian.com/legend.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
^ The Iranon Tribe Blogspot (retrieved: 29 March 2009)
^ a b c "History of the Diocese of Pagadian - translated from Cebuano". Pagadian.com. http://pagadian.com/Diocese.htm. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
^ Religion in Pagadian City Retrieved on 2009-04-26.
^ Labangan Teachers.op.cit ,p69. (retrieved: 29 March 2009)
^ 1stphilippines.com - Pagadian History (retrieved: 29 March 2009)
^ History of Zamboanga del Sur.op.cit., p37-38 (retrieved: 29 March 2009)
^ Ibid, p38 (retrieved: 29 March 2009)
^ a b "The Philippine Tsunami of 1976". www.drgeorgepc.com. http://www.drgeorgepc.com/Tsunami1976Phillipines.html. Retrieved 2009-04-26.
^ Phivolcs Report, Earthquake of 1976(retrieved: 31 March 2009)
^ Ipil News (retrieved: 31 March 2009)
^ Philippines Law Online (retrieved: 16 March 2009)
^ Unsapa.com - ZamboSur Anniversary (retrieved: 26 April 2009)
^ PIA - Zamboanga del Sur (retrieved: 26 April 2009)
^ ZamboSur Education (retrieved: 29 April 2009)
^ Pagadian City Socio-economic Profile (retrieved: 28 March 2009)
^ Local Water Utilities Administration Website(retrieved: 28 March 2009)
^ www.buyusa.gov - Pagadian Profile (retrieved: 13 February 2009)
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^ National Historical Institute (retrieved: 13 February 2009)
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Pagadian City Online Community
Pagadian City FREE Local Classifieds
Pagadian City Local News,Information, & City Guide
Pagadian City Forum
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Philippine Standard Geographic Code
2000 Philippine Census Information
The Leading Pagadian City News, Zamboanga del Sur News Website
Zamboanga del Sur Communications (retrieved: 28 March 2009)
Pagadian City Geography (retrieved: 28 March 2009)
Pagadian's Website
Basic Facts for Pagadian
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Component local government units of Zamboanga del Sur
Municipalities: Aurora Bayog Dimataling Dinas Dumalinao Dumingag Guipos Josefina Kumalarang Labangan Lakewood Lapuyan Mahayag Margosatubig Midsalip Molave Pitogo Ramon Magsaysay San Miguel San Pablo Sominot Tabina Tambulig Tigbao Tukuran Vincenzo A. Sagun
Component city: Pagadian City
Highly urbanized city: Zamboanga City
(Administratively independent from the province, but grouped under Zamboanga del Sur by the National Statistics Office)
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Cities of the Philippines
Highly-urbanized Cities
Angeles Bacolod Baguio Butuan Cagayan de Oro Caloocan Cebu Davao General Santos Iligan Iloilo Lapu-Lapu Las Pias Lucena Makati Malabon Mandaluyong Mandaue Manila Marikina Muntinlupa Navotas Olongapo Paraaque Pasay Pasig Puerto Princesa Quezon City San Juan Tacloban Taguig Valenzuela Zamboanga
Independent
Component Cities
Cotabato Dagupan Naga Ormoc Santiago
Component Cities
Alaminos Antipolo Bago Bais Balanga Batac Batangas Bayawan Baybay Bayugan Bian Bislig Bogo Borongan Cabadbaran Cabanatuan Cadiz Calamba Calapan Calbayog Candon Canlaon Carcar Catbalogan Cauayan Cavite Danao Dapitan Dasmarias Digos Dipolog Dumaguete El Salvador Escalante Gapan Gingoog Guihulngan Himamaylan Iriga Isabela Kabankalan Kidapawan Koronadal La Carlota Lamitan Laoag Legazpi Ligao Lipa Maasin Malaybalay Malolos Marawi Masbate Mati Meycauayan Muoz Naga (Cebu) Oroquieta Ozamiz Pagadian Palayan Panabo Passi Roxas Sagay Samal San Carlos (Negros Occidental) San Carlos (Pangasinan) San Fernando (La Union) San Fernando (Pampanga) San Jose San Jose del Monte San Pablo Santa Rosa Silay Sipalay Sorsogon Surigao Tabaco Tabuk Tacurong Tagaytay Tagbilaran Tagum Talisay (Cebu) Talisay (Negros Occidental) Tanauan Tandag Tangub Tanjay Tarlac Tayabas Toledo Trece Martires Tuguegarao Urdaneta Valencia Victorias Vigan
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Provincial capital cities and municipalities of the Philippines
Luzon
Antipolo City, Rizal Balanga City, Bataan Baler, Aurora Bangued, Abra Basco, Batanes Batangas City, Batangas Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya Boac, Marinduque Bontoc, Mountain Province Cabarroguis, Quirino Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro Daet, Camarines Norte Iba, Zambales Ilagan, Isabela Kabugao, Apayao Lagawe, Ifugao Laoag City, Ilocos Norte La Trinidad, Benguet Legazpi City, Albay Lingayen, Pangasinan Lucena City, Quezon Malolos City, Bulacan Mamburao, Occidental Mindoro Masbate City, Masbate Palayan City, Nueva Ecija Pili, Camarines Sur Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Romblon, Romblon San Fernando City, La Union City of San Fernando, Pampanga Tabuk City, Kalinga Tarlac City, Tarlac Trece Martires City, Cavite Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Santa Cruz, Laguna Sorsogon City, Sorsogon Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Virac, Catanduanes
Visayas
Bacolod City, Negros Occidental Borongan City, Eastern Samar Catarman, Northern Samar Catbalogan City, Samar Cebu City, Cebu Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental Iloilo City, Iloilo Jordan, Guimaras Kalibo, Aklan Maasin City, Southern Leyte Naval, Biliran Roxas City, Capiz San Jose, Antique Siquijor, Siquijor Tagbilaran City, Bohol Tacloban City, Leyte
Mindanao
Alabel, Sarangani Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental Digos City, Davao del Sur Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay Isabela City, Basilan Isulan, Sultan Kudarat Jolo, Sulu Kidapawan City, Cotabato Koronadal City, South Cotabato Malaybalay City, Bukidnon Mambajao, Camiguin Marawi City, Lanao del Sur Mati City, Davao Oriental Nabunturan, Compostela Valley Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao Surigao City, Surigao del Norte Tagum City, Davao del Norte Tandag, Surigao del Sur Tubod, Lanao del Norte
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Frequent travelers will always find ways to maximize their budgets, on the road. One of the most important options for these results is a budget hotel accommodation for their trip. Manila, the capital of the Philippines, and the proximity of the city are known to offer a choice of hotels and similar accommodations to suit all travelers, whether for business or pleasure. Below is a summary ofmost common types of accommodation in the city, the capital will definitely make a traveler to think is cheap.
Hotels
One of the most common places to find hotels go cheap, that along Roxas Boulevard, overlooking the most famous Manila Bay. It can be intimidating area to see high-rise hotels in this comparison, but further, you discover that is also good to stay asas a budget-friendly. May be that the Ermita and Malate in the areas not too far from the Boulevard that is part of the tourist strip, "the most extensive range of accommodation options for tourists to book hotels, depending on their allocation for the hotels.
Motels
If you are a good deal in a jump of other resorts, motels and probably one of the most popular alternatives to book cheap holiday accommodation. Because of its minimal You can vote from three hours to pack 24 hours each family not only their money but their time on this option. Motels usually able to close to the Ortigas and Pasig Pasay, which are found just steps from Roxas Boulevard.
Condotels
If you are in Makati, you will notice that there is a merger of condominiums and hotels (and thus coined the term 'Condotels') in this premier business district of Metro Manila. A Condotel is similar to the services of a> Hotel, but can be rented at prices daily, weekly, monthly and even systems. They are completely furnished with kitchen appliances, kitchen goods, and even dishes. These pieces of food and drink budget, because anyone can cook a meal in her room in this apartment.
Retirement Homes
Often found in areas of Ermita and ill, there is another unique feature as most hotels and other accommodation available, because these homes areconverted from old homes or retirement homes to villas to simple and low profile, not to mention cheap.
Exploring the available houses in Manila and can be an unforgettable experience itself apart from the usual route. The choice of a comfortable but affordable place to crash passing through the places, sounds and culture of this capital good is an adventure. Now there is just a tribute to "hit two birds with one stone", atrue-blue cheapskate principle of travelers.
Moving to Philippines, guidelines and tips, part 1 of 10: Safety and Security
The advantages for making the move from a country like UK, USA, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia for example, to a country like Philippines are enormous. Heavily in your favor are factors like asset values differentials and substantial reduction in cost of living. Selling off your home probably gives you enough capital to not only live comfortably in a bigger property in Philippines but also to re-establish yourself in the business community by starting a business here too.
But before we get too enthusiastic over the move and start to be complacent about the necessary planning and research that should go into an important project like this, let's look into several key issues that need your undivided attention.
Issue: Safety and Security
Problem: This is not just about protecting oneself and one's family against threats that usually comes with living in a third-world country where law-and-order is less effective than in countries with less corruption. Look at the financial aspects of elevating the standard of living to a reasonably threat-free level that the whole family is accustomed to back home. To live in fear, even at a low level of threat, creates an enormous amount of stress that effaces all the perks and advantages of moving to the Philippines.
Strategy: A winning strategy doesn't always involve the installation of high-tech security system or surrounding oneself with bodyguards. Turning a home into a high-security fortress goes against the flow of living and easy-going life in a tropical country. Real estate slogan of "location, location and location" applies perfectly here. It is actually possible to find an oasis in the Philippines, some sort of a haven for foreigners living in the Philippines hoping for peace and quiet but yet be able to enjoy all aspects of life in a tropical country. Avoid remote locations that promise a dream of waking up to a private secluded beach every morning. Beaches are plenty but they are for natives who have their roots in the waters and the sands. Be practical and select a home base close to major cities but yet shielded from the nasty stuff that comes with cosmopolitan convenience. Beaches, dive sites and golf courses can be reached within a short drive from home.
Solution: There are a number of locations in the Philippines that are well-kept secrets. These are called special zones, industrial zones, economic zones but the best ones are the Freeport zones. Tax and investment incentives aside (and these will be discussed later in another part of this series) these Freeport zones do not allow outright purchase of land. Long-term leases (25 to 50 years) are offered instead. This does not appeal to local residents. As a result, these Freeport zones are largely inhabited by foreigners who in turn cause the estate to acquire an international look and feel, plus a higher standard of living. Security is very tight in these zones and the infrastructures are much more advanced and integrated than in municipal cities. Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga is one such example. Clark is a mere 60 minutes from Metro Manila along the North Expressway which brings visitors straight into Clark Freeport without going through any city traffic along the way. Complete with its own Clark International Airport DMIA which links Clark to all major cities in Asia, and thus the world, this city is fast replacing Manila as a preferred destination for multi-national companies like Samsung and Texas Instruments. Crime rate is practically negligible and so are pollution levels and traffic problems. (visit http://www.clarkphilippines.com/ for more information)
Many are selling off their assets to start a new life in Philippines, taking advantage of the standard-of-living differential to start a business or just enjoy living in a tropical country. With careful planning, the move to Philippines can work out brilliantly or it can be a painful mistake.
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surfing in la union"surfing in la union" Which is better? Surfing in La Union, wake boarding in Batangas or diving in Anilao?
its my graduation this april 19th, and i really need help on where to go with my bf after. 1.surfing in la union - is it okay to surf in April? coz i read that the waves are off during April - June. 2. wake-boarding - is it hard to do? how much is the budget? 3. diving in anilao - is it way too expensive?
well our budget is 1.5k per person (we only intend to stay for 1 full day)... pls site your recommendations and useful information on rates and contact numbers... thanks!
1.ei hi,its off-season for surfing now. (march-june) you will be travelling far if your going to la union only to find out that there is no waves. 2.wake boarding in lago de oro,if your just checking it out cool but for the sake of enjoyment you will only be doin knee boarding not wake boarding bec they are kinda strict with beginners. accomodation wise sucks!!!& i dont think your budget will fit in .e2 check niyo http://www.lago-de-oro.com/ 3.diving no idea but im pretty sure that your budget wont fit. . 4.visit zambales http://www.crystalbeachzambales.com/ best time would be from june - feb.surfing nalang instead of wakeboard. you can also visit the website magic seaweed for wave forecast b4 travelling. figure it out nlang how to read it ,its easy.
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What Can You Expect from Boutique Hotels in the UK?
Most tourists choose to stay in large hotels and resorts due to their popularity rather than choose an alternative type of accommodation, such as a boutique hotel. Boutique hotels are not part of a larger hotel chain. They provide intimate accommodation at a less expensive price. Whether you want to spend a weekend in London or enjoy a nice holiday out in the country, you can save money by staying in one of these small hotels.
You can expect the same types of amenities and facilities offered by chain hotels: • Internet access • Television • Friendly service • Restaurants • Bars • On-site parking • Conference rooms • Banqueting facilities • Laundry services
Many boutique hotels also have gyms, pools, tennis courts, and gardens! Since they are smaller and deal with fewer guests, you can expect friendlier service. Thus, this type of hotel is ideal for honeymoons and romantic getaways! Some are also licensed for wedding ceremonies.
Here are some facts about boutique hotels in the UK: • They are located in major cities and in small villages in Scotland, England, and Wales. • They can have anywhere from 30 – 100 rooms. • They can be accessed easily from railway stations and taxis. • Many of them offer free parking. • Many of them have heated pools and spas. • Some are hundreds of years old. • You can arrange conference meetings for up to 100 people at these hotels. • They are less expensive than most popular hotel chains and resorts.
Just because a hotel is small and unassociated with any chain does not mean that it is cheaply furnished or staffed. You can expect lovely furnishings in your guest room, which include clean sheets, a soft bed, modern amenities, pretty curtains, and more. Even though some of these buildings are hundreds of years old, they still have all of the modern amenities, such as Wi-Fi access and television. You can experience a blend of old world comfort and modern technology.
These hotels provide services and assistance on a 24-hour bases considering that many guests will have different check-in and checkout times. No matter when you arrive, you can expect a warm welcome. Even though they are small, boutique hotels can be quite lively at times – especially during wedding celebrations and conference meetings. Some of the restaurants and bars are even opened up to the public.
In summary, boutique hotels are hidden gems in the tourism industry. They are affordable, welcoming, and very charming. Whether you need to travel for business, or want to spend a nice holiday in a cosy hotel, this type of accommodation is a great choice!
UK boutique hotels can be found in many locations both in the city and countryside, whatever your plans are make sure to consider the many luxury family hotels when you plan a trip.
cebu philippines resorts"cebu philippines resorts" hi -i'm single and would like to know what city or town in the philippines has great resorts-safe,tons of?
night life,and beaches-cebu seems good-boracay has to many tourists-like to meet some nice girls--but the first week would like to go to some go go-bars----angeles people tell me is to commercialized-
I have been to the nation many times. the best place that i have found to go is Cebu, and Lapu-Lapu. the people there are the most friendly, and speak the most english.. And as for as being safe I would rate that region 5 star safe. STAY AWAY from MANILA. to much crime and zero stars on comfort. You might want to check out the women on my space, in that region, as the are very friendly, and will help you have a good vaction
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Boracay is a magnificent national marine preserve and one of the most popular Philippine scuba diving areas in Southeast Asia with currently thirty state-of-the-art dive schools offering the entire range of Philippine scuba diving activities from basic demonstrations through to advanced level certifications. Boracay is a great Philippine scuba diving Christmas location, simply because it combines a wide range of Philippine dive tour activities with one of the best beaches in the world plus the numerous good quality resorts, restaurants, bars and night time events.
On surveying the various languages offered by dive Boracay schools centered around Nigi Nigi Too Boracay Hotel on White Beach, you can find diverse dive services and instruction in English, French, Hebrew, German, Korean, Japanese, Italian, Spanish and Swedish. For safety reasons it is preferable for beginners to receive instruction in their mother tongue. If you require detailed information about Boracay scuba diving courses conducted in a language other than English, let Nigi Nigi Too Boracay Beach Hotel select the most suitable dive school for you.
In order for non-divers to experience the wonders of the underwater world, most schools offer short P.A.D.I. Discover Scuba Diving Introductory plus Beginner's Open Water Courses. White Beach, with its warm tranquil waters and gentle sandy slope, is the ideal place for those first training sessions followed by shallow yet exhilarating dives to the local coral reefs, where the student can enjoy the vast richness of tropical reef life, while still training within a calm protected environment. The Discover Scuba Diving program is purely an introductory course completed within one day, with intro-lectures, video, shallow water equipment demonstration followed by the first chaperoned dive. For beginners wishing to proceed to the first level P.A.D.I. certification, all schools offer 4 day Open Water Courses (O.W.), which is the most recognized international certification. The O.W. course includes thorough equipment familiarization and basic scuba diving techniques and includes extensive lectures and three to four adventurous dives designed to progressively increase the skill level of the student. For those wishing to upgrade their P.A.D.I. certification level the Boracay scuba diving schools offer the full range of P.A.D.I. courses from Advanced level to Instructor training programs.
For certified divers Boracay and its surroundings offer a wide variety of dive excursions including spectacular coral gardens, deep wall drop-offs, drift and night dives. With a well planned dive schedule a qualified diver can complete up to four exciting dives a day. To expand your diving enjoyment many diving Boracay scuba diving schools offer overnight dive safaris to the surrounding islands, each with unique underwater treasures making Boracay Island a premier center for Philippine scuba diving and a great Philippine vacation.
For more information on how you can spend a real diving Christmas vacation, please visit us at http://www.niginigitoo.com/.
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One unique fact about the Philippines is that we have more than 7,000 islands altogether-- and this fact can excite most travelers from around the world. Since the Philippines is situated near the equator, the country is considered as the tropics, with temperatures perfect for a day at the beach. Philippine travel usually consists of island hopping, checking out some virgin sceneries, and visits to great local cities.
For serious travelers, they may opt for luxury vacations in the Philippines through exposure to the beauty of the country's natural resources.
In every foreign place, one would not help but think of communicating with the locals. But when you are in the Philippines, any travelers with English speaking skills need not to worry, because around 85 percent of the locals can understand English. In any case, for any vacation or travel spot in the country, there is a Filipino in the area that can speak and understand English.
Language barriers aside, the exchange rate may also be quite favorable for travelers. With cheap accommodations, food, and services, any traveler may easily have a luxurious vacation without them feeling the pain in their wallets. In other words, everything is on sale.
The tropical islands of the Philippines showcase some of the best beaches in Southeast Asia, and also the most colorful coral reefs in the world. The far fetched island of Palawan features one of the country's best hotel accommodations, with popular guests such as Mariah Carey and Brian McKnight. The island boasts of clear blue waters, pristine white sand, and rich sea life-- all with a relaxed environment. Palawan may be considered as a spot for luxury vacations, simply because of the exquisite accommodations and hotels, such as the infamous Amanpulo. The resort features world class amenities that can rejuvenate and change your perspective of the country altogether. Amanpulo can be reached through charter plane from Manila, and usually costs around $300 per person. Once there, any guest can enjoy all amenities for $850 per person, for a whole week! So if you want to see and experience the Amanpulo in Palawan, try to book ahead of time so as to have proper reservations.
Another popular destination when it comes to luxury vacations would be the in the island of Boracay. This long stretch of pure white sand beach offers not only relaxation, but a boost on social gatherings with beach front parties and good restaurants, offering both local and foreign delicacies. Boracay provides luxury vacations for locals and foreigners visiting the country, with full hotel accommodations to huts by the beach front. Other key destinations include Cebu and Davao, and also key historic landmarks such as Bataan and Corregidor, not to mention the fascinating sights in Manila and Iloilo.
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Hotel Asia – Offering Great Value Accommodation at Affordable Rates
When travelers look for budget accommodation that combines quality and value for money, Hotel Asia is a name that often comes to mind. Located in prominent Asian cities such as Cebu, Tokyo and Singapore, the prime downtown location of this hotel near major attractions and business facilities is a draw for many guests. Despite their central location, room rates are still affordable.
In addition, the array of amenities on offer including dining outlets, business centres and Internet connectivity makes this hotel truly value for money. Complemented by excellent service standards, this hotel is suitable for you if you are looking for affordable value, quality and convenience in one package.
Hotel Asia Singapore
Located a stone's throw away from Singapore's premier shopping and entertainment hub, Orchard Road, this hotel is the ideal sanctuary for both tourists and business travelers. You can also enjoy easy access to the other attractions of Singapore via the Newton MRT station nearby. On top of it, this hotel is well-known for its service and convenience which is on par with brand name hotels.
The 146 guestrooms are comfortable and tastefully-furnished, with amenities such as safes, mini bars, tea and coffee makers and round-the-clock room service. You will also discover a wide range of on-site amenities and services such as the gym, babysitting services and business centre.
The Scotts Café serves a delectable array of local, Asian and Western dishes. These different cuisines give you a taste of the variety of flavours that this melting pot of cultures is known for.
Hotel Asia Cebu
This hotel is situated in the heart of Philippine's second biggest city, Cebu City within easy access of the bustling city life. Coupled with a high density of public transport links in the city, you can reach other parts of the city quickly and easily. This hotel prides itself in offering guests a taste of quality Japanese service and a unique atmosphere.
Ranging from the cozy Deluxe Rooms to the chic Junior Suites with kitchenette, the rooms offer guests the usual amenities such as refrigerators and satellite TVs with some cutting edge surprises such as high-tech Japanese toilets. You can also find a swimming pool and multi-purpose function rooms in the hotel's premises.
The hotel's two Japanese restaurants serve some of the most delicious Japanese cuisine, while the Roof Top Bar is the perfect place to soak in the panoramic city views while sipping a drink.
Hotel Asia Center of Japan
Centrally located in Akasaka, an upscale residential neighbourhood in Tokyo, this hotel is only a short distance from the vibrant nightlife of Roppongi and the business hub of Aoyama. Other parts of Tokyo can also be easily reached by the advanced subway system. This hotel combines the best of international and Japanese influences to provide great service and an atmosphere that is ideal for relaxation.
You can find in the 173 guestrooms a range of amenities that surpasses those of other budget hotels, including complimentary fast wired Internet connectivity, fridges, in-house movies and high-tech bathroom facilities. In addition, you can find a garden, conference rooms and facilities for laundry and ironing, among others.
Every morning, you can wake up to the aroma of freshly baked bread and complimentary Japanese and Western buffet breakfasts at the hotel's café. You can also sample sumptuous international cuisine at lunch and dinner.
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philippines scuba diving honeymoon"philippines scuba diving honeymoon" Where to go for honeymoon by end of September in the Philippines?
Im going for my honeymoon in the Philippines by end of September. Would u recommend Bohol or Boracay at this time? If not, where else can we go to where we can also scuba dive?
bohol! i think it's more quite on that place so you can enjoy the privacy more.. how bout el nido? =)
philippines holidays 2010"philippines holidays 2010" is western union open during holidays here in the philippines?
Need to know if Western Union is open here in Baguio today Maundy Thursday April 1, 2010. Answers please?
western union operates like a bank. you can send in money anytime online and processing takes place instantaneously. however, transactions are reflected on accounts (sender's and recipient's) on bank business days only.
most likely, during the easter holidays, western union offices are closed. if you are expecting money, it could already be there but you won't have access to it until monday. if i were you, i'd give it a try this saturday morning. most businesses will re-open saturday... in the philippines.
2009 holidays in the philippines"2009 holidays in the philippines" Is August 24, 2009 a non holiday in the Philippines?
I haven't heard of any announcement for that. However, today is the non-working holiday, August 21, 2009 in commemoration of Ninoy Aquino's death. I don't know if you are from here, but just in case you're not, Ninoy Aquino was the former senator who opposed Late President Ferdinand Marcos' Martial Law regime.
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hotel and resort philippines_2"hotel and resort philippines" where can i found information regarding the hotel and resort industry in the philippines?
If you were trying to say where could i found informations regarding the hotel and resort industry the answer will be on the internet you can also find the exact address of the hotels and resorts for further infomation about it you can surf into the internet.
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Beach and Book is the New B&b for Kids and Parents
Hit the books and the beach with the kids this summer via the season offerings of El Puerto Marina Resort in Pangasinan and the Matabungkay Beach Resort in Batangas. With their eclectic mix of outdoor recreation and education activities, Batangas offers sleep-away camps not only for kids but for parents as well to enjoy the summer of 2008 in the Philippines.
A mix of fun factory and relaxing sanctuary
For fans of Gabby and Sharon who can still remember the chase scene in their 80s movie PS I Love You, the Batangas resort of Matabungkay Beach strikes a romantic chord. Now, with the 2008 Matabungkay Summer Beach Camp, even the kids can enjoy this resort in Batangas without ever knowing what happened to the fated love affair.
The 2008 Summer Beach Camp at the resort in Batangas of Matabungkay offers a three-day fun factory holiday for kids ages 6 to 15. With a lineup of outdoor activities supervised by the Philippines Center for Outdoor Recreation and Education, the Matabungkay Summer Beach Camp in Lian, Batangas, is poised to acquaint kids with camaraderie and fun.
But there is more to the Matabungkay Beach Resort in Batangas than the summer camp for kids. Parents can enjoy the bohemian-inspired beach resort in Batangas at the same time that their kids are having fun. Renowned as the premiere destination in the Philippines for belt-tightening vacationers, the Matabungkay Beach Resort offers choice beachside sauna/massage huts and seafront accommodations at low prices.
Historical, recreational, and pilgrimage tours
El Puerto Marina, on the other hand, has lined up anew a bunch of attractive tour packages at its resort in Pangasinan. Families and groups can choose from a wide variety of interest tours that range from the Hundred Island Day Tour to Manaoag Church Pilgrimage and City Historical Tour.
Home to one of the more established communities in the Philippines during the Spanish period, Pangasinan has provided setting to numerous important historical dates and site of a number of old churches in the Philippines. Pangasinan is likewise a port province, gifted with a healthy commerce that thrives in the middle of natural environments like the Cape Bolinao Beach, Lingayen Gulf, and Masloc and Villacorta Caves.
Family suites, cottages, and rooms at the Pangasinan resort of El Puerto Marina mix contemporary design with traditional furniture for a touch of local atmosphere. With rates starting at P1800 a night, be it for historical or pilgrimage tour the resort in Pangasinan of El Puerto Marina provides the perfect jump-off point for vacation-seekers on a budget.
philippines island resorts"philippines island resorts" How do I go about opening my own beach resort?
i own a decent chunk of land in malapascua island, philippines.. right now it is being cleared of trees, shrubs, etc..
how do i go about starting up a beach resort with huts.. i.e. BORA BORA
how do i go about marketing it internationally? i have looked up the feedback of what vacationers had to say about the island and they ranked it one of the best places to visit in the philippines... there arent that many resorts there yet.. the island is still in the development phase. and it is accessible via 20min boat ride from the main island of cebu.
Before you even think about developing it, you need to do some market research. How accessible is your island? Who are your competitors? What would be special about your resort, as compared to other resorts?
Philippines Islands, Living the Exotic Life on a Tropical Island
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Boracay is a bone-shaped island. The place has a tropical climate. Boracay hotels in this tropical island are considered by numerous tourists as paradise. Boracay accommodation has been tempting to tourists from all across the planet because of their excellent services. The weather in Boracay is pretty mild to provide warmth, opulence, and tranquility to those visiting the islands. This tourist spot offers a wonderful venue for abundant activities like water sports, and outdoors as well as indoors activities.
Boracay accommodation is provided to all tourists who visit the island. There is an availability of several resorts and hotels which offer accommodation from class "A" to "Triple A" standards. Boracay hotels and resorts which offer Class "A" accommodation are some of the best Boracay accommodation facilities one could enjoy. The class "Double A" Boracay hotels bring about a sense of style and luxury to people who visit those places for vacation purpose. People could enjoy class "Double A" facilities at Boracay resorts from: Blue Waves Beach House, Boracay Peninsula Resort, Boracay Beach, Blue Lily Villa, Casa Camilla Boracay, Casa Asia Resort, Club Manila East, Chalet Y Resort, Club Ten, and many more of the same kind. In addition, La Carmela de Boracay Resort, Hey Jude Hotel, La Lion's Den Resort, Reserve Resort Hotel, and Punta Rosa Resort provide tourists with the accommodation of the same class.
Different Boracay hotels and resorts have diverse package deals which are provided to the guests who pay a visit to the Island. Located at Station 2, the Boracay Peninsula is a hotel facing the beach having a pool and the cost of accommodation is Php 4813 for a normal single room. Superior rooms are available for Php 5125.
The Boracay islands are a perfect place for people to take a break from the tiring daily routine. The islands provide a great ambience to tourists to spend some lovely moments with their near and dear ones. The hotels, the resorts and the accommodation available there fit the needs of almost all tourists. The majority of the Boracay packages include a 2 nights and 3 days accommodation, welcome drinks, daily breakfast and a two-way trip of sea and land transfers. There are several other differences of accommodation and tour packages which could offer tourists numerous options that would give them wonderful experience to stay at the Boracay islands.
The hotels and the accommodation facilities are now available to people all around the world with a few clicks of the mouse, thanks to the invention of the computer and the World Wide Web. These hotels and resorts need not bee booked by going to the particular venue, but can be done from the comfort of one's own home. But before booking, one must take into account the different prices of different hotels and resorts and then hit upon the one that suits best.
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Often acclaimed to be one of the most picturesque beaches in the entire world, White Beach can be found on the island's western coast. This is certainly the busiest of all Boracay's beaches and those looking for a luxurious Boracay resort will have plenty to choose from. Many people get up early to enjoy an ambiance morning strolls, while this is also a popular place for activities such as jogging, snorkelling, scuba diving and swimming.
Puka Beach
A great place to relax and unwind, Puka Beach is blessed with white sand and azure water. Locals gather here to gather the small puka shells that are washed up here, and it is from these that the beach takes its unusual name. Those who are looking for a Boracay hotel will find a good selection to choose from here, many of which come complete with restaurants and spas.
Balinghai Beach
Famed as one of the most pictorial tropical island settings in the whole of the Philippines, Balinghai Beach can be reached by taking a wooden outrigger sailboat from the nearby shore of White Beach. Those who crave peace and quiet rather than the party atmosphere that infuses most of Boracay's beaches will feel right at home here, while fresh seafood and a range of other dishes are provided by the excellent restaurants that line the beach.
Natural Attractions:
Mount Luho
Climbing to the top of Mount Luho is a great way to get a feel for the true beauty of Boracay. This mighty mountain stands at around 100 metres above sea level and those who manage to make it to the summit will be provided with a panoramic view of the entire island and its surrounding. A steep winding road leads the way to the top of Mount Luho from Bolabog Beach, and the journey takes around an hour each way.
Butterfly Garden
A great place to take the children, the Butterfly Garden is situated just a short stroll away from the beautiful Bulabog Beach. The people at the Butterfly Garden have been granted a permit to breed butterflies here and a large collection of these colourful insects can be seen fluttering amongst the garden's rare trees and plants.
TheBat Caves
Home to a large collection of fruit bats, the Bat Caves are one of Boracay's most exciting natural attractions. While it is possible to travel here alone, the cave is located on the western side of the island visitors must travel here by taking a short trek through the forest, which can be difficult for first time visitors. However, those who managed to make it here will be greeted by the sight of magnificent stalagmites and stalactites, which glitter in the torchlight.
The Dead Forest
Believed by local people to be inhabited by supernatural beings, the Dead Forest is the setting for a large number of ghost stories. The trees here were killed by saltwater when the dam burst and flooded the area, and the forest certainly has a spooky look to it. Those who dare to venture into the Dead Forest can follow a path from Bulabog Beach.
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