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Location / Language of Philippines

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Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Philippines

1. Banaue Rice Terraces - One of Philippines’ top tourist spots, These terraces are said to have been carved into the mountains and hillsides by the ancestors of the local indigenous Ifugao tribes, and are 2-3,000 years old.
2. Chocolate Hills - These hills constitute an unusual geographical formation and are a number of small individual mould hills comprising the area is estimated to be anywhere around 1,500, covering a total area of more than 50 sqkm.
3. Princesca Subterranean River National Park – It is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range and is also one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, with St. Paul Bay borders it on the northern side, the east is occupied by the Babuyan River. 
4. White Beach - This beach is situated off Panay Island’s north-western tip, and represents the aesthetically rich natural scenery of Borocay and the Philippines.
5. Barouque Churches – A collection of four Spanish era churches is officially designated as the Baroque Churches of the Philippines.
6. Taal Volcano & Lake– Taal Volcano, situated amidst the freshwater Taal Lake, in the Batangas province, about 50 kms south of Manila, and is a complex active volcano.
7. Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park - The park is a marine sanctuary for many endangered species of marine life and home to some of most unique and beautiful coral reefs.
8. Intramuros - Intramuros is also known as the ‘walled city’ of Manila. Built in 1571, it served as the centre of political, military and religious power of the Spaniards.
9. Maria Cristina Falls - Maria Cristina Falls is Philippine’s second largest waterfall and is often referred to as the ‘twin falls’, as the flow of water is separated by a rock at the brink of the fall. 
10. Vigan Historic Town – It is a fifth class city, which presents a well preserved demonstration of a typical colonial town under the Spaniards and is a UNESCO Heritage Sites. 

Things You Must Do in Philippines

1. Dip into the Hinagdanan Cave Waters – Dare to swim in the dark waters of a cave? Challenge yourself for this daring yet safe activity at the Hinagdanan Cave in Bohol.
2. Ziplining the Island – Visit the Zipline Park in Boracay for some great views of the island below albeit while flying on a zipline…must for adrenaline junkies.
3. Taoist Ritual Anyone? – In this magnificently designed Taoist temple, people carry two blocks of wood and then drop them together on the floor in front of the joint. Locals believe that if both the blocks face up once dropped, it means the Gods have permitted you to make a wish. Else, keep trying..
4. Kayaking at Panagsama Beach – You can spend an evening kayaking on the Panagsama Beach in Moalboal where the first-timers can handle the Class II rapids.
5. Scuba Dive at El Nido – Scuba dive here to see Manta Rays and green sea turtles. You can choose to scuba dive at night to check some rare creatures like seahorses and shrimps.

Food on the Plate

• Adobo - The unofficial Philippines national food is made with pork or chicken simmered in soy sauce and vinegar with loads of black pepper and crushed garlic.
• Lumpia - Influenced by Chinese cuisine, this dish is a delicious deep-fried spring roll with a mixture of chopped vegetables and minced meat.
• Pancit - This simple dish is a combination of noodles and whatever meat or vegetables you want to add.
• Sinigang – The dish is a stew made with spinach, eggplant, tomatoes, onions, ginger, and fish sauce.
• Cassava - The Pinoy dessert is made with freshly-grated cassava flour and coconut milk.