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Treasure Hunting in the Philippines
Treasure Hunting in the Philippines
Both foreign and local TH's (treasure hunters) have the common interest of searching hidden valuable treasures in the Philippines. Typical foreign TH nationals who often visits the country are the Japanese, Koreans, Americans, British, Canadians, Germans and Chinese.
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Published at 2020-09-14 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary
Tags: Americans, Japanese, treasure
The Lost Treasure of Corregidor
The Lost Treasure of Corregidor
Every war has its allotment of secrets, and the secret of fabulous wartime treasure is no exception. In the aftermath of the Pacific War we have been tantalized by tales of Yamashita's legendary treasure, of Japanese ships laden with Asian loot sunk in Manila Bay and a fascinating Gold Buddha, described as a three-foot high statue made of pure gold, which had been retrieved from Manila Bay.
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Published at 2018-03-15 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: History, Stories
Tags: Corregidor, treasure
Treasure Islands of Carraga
Treasure Islands of Carraga
"Traveling to far away places is one best antidote because it heals life pressures; and there are literally countless destinations around the world which would do it. What is more important is that you bring that travel experiences to life—through diaries or photos, or simply by writing them in a story—tell the world about it, and such nostalgic memories will live on.”
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Published at 2018-03-06 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Documentary, Travel
Tags: Island, treasure
Here's A Rich Treasure Trove of Philippines Legends and Myths
Here's A Rich Treasure Trove of Philippines Legends and Myths
Do spirits and divinities live in remote hills? Do fairies bless and fulfill innocent wishes? Which of these stories are inseparably-related to Philippines, and are believed generation after generation? The Philippine culture is truly a potpourri of different groups, who brought with them a rich treasure-trove of myths and legends.
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Published at 2018-02-18 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: Mythology & folklore
Tags: Mythology, legends, treasure
Treasure Hunter Asks Gov't Permission to Search for Yamshita Gold
Treasure Hunter Asks Gov't Permission to Search for Yamshita Gold
BAGUIO CITY — A treasure hunter asked the local government to allow him to dig up alleged truckloads of gold believed to be part of the World War II loot supposedly left by Japanese forces in a tunnel between the Baguio Convention Center and the University of the Philippines-Baguio residence hall for girls. Eliseo Cabusao Jr. who has written the city to exempt him from a local law banning treasure hunting, reportedly got a go signal from the National Museum last October to look for treasure.
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Published at 2017-12-01 by Puerto Parrot
Categories: History, News and Events
Tags: Japanese, gold, treasure