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The Bataan Foodpark / All the Good Stuff in One Place

Let me ask you, my Bataan fellas of the internet, why is that you have so many good food places? What is happening? There are seriously so many good restaurants in your midst. Why is that? It’s important that I get an answer. Let me know in the comments. Ok. So, anyway, Bataeños get another food place in the form of The Bataan Food Park. And I was one of the firsts to experience it.

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Published at 2020-09-27 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Leisure, Travel
Tags: Bataan, Food, Parks

Bataan Techno Park: A Pocket of Indochinese Culture

Not going into details has become a habit of mine when it comes to visiting places. Aside from the cultural dos and don’ts, the basic safety guidelines, I don’t delve too much into a place’s history. Sure, it’s impractical and often leads to blunders that could easily be avoided, but I like making mistakes. I like the versatility that comes with not knowing. I like the freedom and sense of wonder it entails. This allows me to fully immerse in the story, especially when I learn of it from someone

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Published at 2020-09-26 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Leisure, Travel
Tags: Bataan, Parks

Mt. Isarog Park: Trekking to Malabsay and Nabontolan Falls

Even though I grew up in Naga City, Bicol and often spend Christmas vacations and summer there, I’m sorry to say that I haven’t really been able to explore a lot of places. This is something I plan to resolve soon, little by little.

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Published at 2020-09-21 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Fauna and flora, Leisure, Travel
Tags: Parks

Have A Walk in General Santos Park (Plaza Heneral Santo)

General Santos City is not vibrant as other major cities in the Philippines but it boasts numerous tourist attractions which include Klaja Ecopark, Mount Matutum and Gen. Paulino Santos Museum. There are also parks that provide recreation; the Pioneers’ Park, Carlos P. Garcia Freedom Park and the General Santos Park.

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Published at 2018-03-10 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Travel
Tags: General Santos City, Parks

Mt. Pulag National Park - the Next Mountaineering Destination

Mount is one of the most breathtaking attractions in Luzon. A lot of local and international mountaineers visit this area to have fun, excitement, and adventure. Mount Pulag can be found in Cordillera Range, Benguet. The borders between the provinces of Benguet, Ifugao, and Nueva Vizcaya meet at the mountain's peak.

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Published at 2018-03-09 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Travel
Tags: National, Parks, mountains

Aquamarine Park at Misamis Occidental

Unbeknownst to many Filipinos, Misamis Occidental is a treasure cove surprise even the most experienced travelers. It offers many adventures and activities that give visitors much pleasure and appreciation of how gifted the province is. Misamis Occidental Aquamarine Park is one of its attractions that will captivate one’s heart.

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Published at 2018-03-09 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Leisure
Tags: Aquamarine Park, Misamis, Occidental, Parks

The Wonderful Hundred Islands in Pangasinan

The Hundred Islands National Park is situated in Alaminos City, Pangasinan. Also known as “Kapulo-puloan” or “Taytay-Bakes,” these little Islands are one of the most magnificent natural geological formations in the Philippines

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Published at 2018-03-08 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Travel
Tags: Alaminos, Island, National, Pangasinan, Parks

Busuanga's Calauit Safari Park and More!

Palawan isn’t just about the serene white beaches and the UNESCO World Heritage Site Underground River of Puerto Princesa. At the northwest tip of the Busuanga Island is the Calauit Safari Park, located in Calauit Island, where one can enjoy close encounters with wild animals.

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Published at 2018-03-04 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Fauna and flora, Leisure, Travel
Tags: Calauit, Parks, Safari

Coron–Palawan's ‘Pot’ of Adventures and Natural Wonders

Coves and beaches, reefs and lakes, food and rest, even African game–welcome to accessible paradise. Coron, on the island of Busuanga and one of Palawan’s most popular travel destinations, may not be the proverbial pot of gold, but visitors will find there are other treasures to discover in this relatively still pristine spot in the Philippines.

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Published at 2018-02-22 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Leisure, Travel
Tags: Calauit, Parks, Safari

Northern Negros Natural Park

The Northern Negros Natural Park is a protected area of the Philippines located in the northern mountainous forest region of the island of Negros in the Visayas. It is spread over five municipalities and six cities in the province of Negros Occidental and is the province's largest watershed and water source for seventeen municipalities and cities including the Bacolod metropolitan area.

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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Travel
Tags: Nature, Negros, Northern, Parks

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of the city centre of Puerto Princesa, Palawan. The river is also called Puerto Princesa Underground River. The national park is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the western coast of the island. It is bordered by St. Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the east. The City Government of Puerto Princesa has managed the National Park since 1992.

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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Fauna and flora
Tags: Palawan, Parks, Project

10 Eco-Tourism Parks in the Philippines for Your Next Family Outing

In the recent years, the Philippines has been aggressively promoting many of its natural attractions and green spaces to both local and foreign tourists. Eco-tourism parks have been sprouting all over the country and it’s great as they help promote the unspoilt beauty of a place and boost the local economy.

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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Environment, Leisure
Tags: Eco-Tourism, Parks, family

How National Parks Form the Philippine Identity

Manila (CNN Philippines Life) — “She was a fantastic creature, half nymph, half sylph, born of the rays of the moon of the Philippines, in the mystery of the august forests and to the lullaby of the murmurs of the neighbouring lake.”

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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary
Tags: National, Parks, identity

National Parks of the Philippines

The Philippines, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines, is a sovereign island nation located in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, Southeast Asia. Its capital and largest cities are Manila and Quezon City respectively. The Philippines consists of approximately 7,641 islands which have been categorized into three geographical divisions...

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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Fauna and flora
Tags: National, Parks, Philippines

List of National Parks of the Philippines

National Parks of the Philippines (Filipino: Pambansang Liwasan ng Pilipinas) are places of natural or historical value designated for protection and sustainable utilization by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources under the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act (1992). As of 2012, there are 240 protected areas in the Philippines, of which 35 have been classified as National Parks.

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Published at 2018-02-17 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Fauna and flora
Tags: National, Parks, Philippines