Preliminary
I am on my way to visit all the 80 provinces of the Philippines in one year. I call this project #awesome #philippines80. I have started it last May 2012 and by far, I have done half of the journey. And on those days I have been wandering around, discovering not-so-familiar places and doing whatever there is possible to do, I am left with the reality, even with my eyes closed, the Philippines is really awesome and beyond compare.
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Quiz
Since this is my first time to do a year-ender, I decided to do it with a twist – just to make sure it’s something worth the “first year-ender entry”. Can you identify these places I have visited?
- ATV Ride: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Biking: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Canoeing: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Cemeteries: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Coves: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Curtains: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Early Mornings: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Fishing: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Helipad: More Fun In The Philippines
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- History: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Library: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Low Tides: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Miss Universe: More Fun In The Philippines
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- On Top Of The World: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Planking: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Reflections: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Rock Climbing: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Rushing Waters: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Silence: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Sitting: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Superman: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Triangles: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Turning Back: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Water Falling: More Fun In The Philippines
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- Worship: More Fun In The Philippines
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Journey
The list above summarizes what I do most of the time when I travel. Ofcourse, there are places more worthy to mention and be included in the list but this is for now. I have reserved the other destinations for some other purposes. I have enjoyed so much my 6 months on the road trying to explore my country. As always, it never failed to impress me. I hope more and more people will get the same opportunity to see the Philippines. More than the sights, the sounds and the flavors of the islands, Philippines is all about Filipino hospitality, ingenuity and religiosity which translate to the kind of Filipino culture and norms that we now embrace.
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Prize
I have 8 unused finisher shirts which I got from the races I have joined this year. These finisher’s shirts aren’t just simple shirts, they are products of my running addiction. If you like to have one, simply provide 12 correct answers. Just name the province where each photo was taken. For example: 1. Albay 2. Benguet 3. Bohol etc etc. The first 8 to give 12 correct answers will get the shirts.
The first to provide all correct answers will win an overnight stay at Bayview Park Hotel Manila with breakfast for 2.
Simply comment your answers below. Deadline of submission will be January 7. On January 8, winners will be announced.
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This is my entry for Pinoy Travel Bloggers’ December Blog Carnival with the theme “2012: This Year in Travel” hosted by Gay Mitra-Emami of Pinay Travel Junkie and Regine Camille Garcia of Between Coordinates.
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These are truly awesome photos of the Philippines and that lovely guy in front of the camera too. who was that ? 🙂
haha. thank you! that guy? forget him. hehe
I was stuck with Sagada for the biking and guessing Anawangin for the cove. Anyway, what a year of travel you had. I was amazed just looking at the crisp and life and moment capturing photos.
thanks franc. a summary of my 6 months on the road. hehe
I’m sure 2013 would be a more awesome one for your travel and runs.
The Preliminary says it all. Great round-up cheers to 2012 and more to come in 2013
thanks alot! happy holidays. cheers!
surely what a year you have here… it sure is fun for you here in the philippines. hope you’ll have more exciting experiences next year and the years to come. good luck. Yahweh bless.
thanks alot ralph. keep safe always nad happy holidays
super nice photos!! but i think i can only name 5 places including no. 2 coz “sagada” is in the pic haha
go ahead, please name them. make a guess. hehe
I am carrying back merimoes of this morning that I passed in the midst of young friends of Ms. Duprat’s clss. It was great occasion for me on my birthday as I could share my childhood merimoes with them. No doubt, this has been the most memorable birthday for me. Regards to Ms. Duprat and love to her class.Noor
sure na ako sa dalawa..hahaha!
gawin mo 25 kasi para masaya. pag nakuha mo isama kita sa calayan on may. 10 days yun. haha
I’m an SSS member since 1986, and have been cobiutnrting monthly (regularly) until i go out in the Philippines and worked abroad, that’s where my contribution stopped on Aug. 2006. i wish to continue my contribution. what’s the requirements and how is the procedure to continue my SSS contribution? I have an existing loan. partially paid when i was still working in the Philippines. may i know how much is my outstanding balance?I wish to continue my contribution thru’ OFW self employed membership. What should i do? should i register here using my SSS number or should i apply using new SSS ID? Hoping to get your reply and help the soonest. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
what????????
tanong ko lang po nabago na ba ang sss#1993hanggang auogst 2007 ako nag contribute pa activate po ba ulit gusto ko po sanang ituloy ang aking contribution nandito po ako ngayun sa tabouk ksa
Heckuva good job. I sure appreciate it.
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Normally I’m against killing but this article slaughtered my ignorance.
You’ve hit the ball out the park! Incledibre!
Wow! You really do travel a lot, that’s a lot of beautiful places you’ve been too. Good-luck on your adventure next year.
thanks alot!
Dear SSS,I would like to inruire if I am qfiaiuled to have a SSS number with you? I am working here in Guam, and I want to enrll with SSS and contributes my parts in the future reasons. Could you please help me regarding with this inquiries. Your kind help on this request is highly appreciated. God bless you. Efren G Mita.
Thats a real sad news Mommy Liz, my deepest cononledce to you and your family. We did mention in our chat yesterday about your lola and today we now realize that she is gone forever.Indeed, its the saddest thing to know your love ones passed away.She may rest in peace now.
Shiver me timbers, them’s some great information.
i cannot login there is a uearnsme and password how to deal with it.i stop paying my sss 3yrs ago and last year i activated it again as self employed but havent continue paying because i left the country /Now that im earning regularly how will i apply again.and how will i check how much is my existing loan
1. Aklan
2. Benguet
5. Batangas
6. Surigao del Sur
9. Albay
10. Corregidor
14. Davao del Sur
16. Zambales
17. Palawan
19. Bukidnon
23. Zamboanga
25. Maguindanao
thanks alot. answers will be revealed on jan 8, 2013
Job well done! got 17/25 answers already 🙂
1 davao
3 agusan
4 Sarangani
6 Surigao Del Sur
7 Bukidnon
9 Albay
12 pangasinan
13 surigao del sur
14 cebu
17 El Nido
18 ilo ilo
19 bukidnon
20 surigao del sur
21 agusan del sur
22 pangasinan
24 guimaras
25 tawi tawi
thanks. correct answers will be revealed on jan8, 2013!
1 davao
2.Sagada
3 agusan
4 Sarangani
5.ZAMBALES
6 Surigao Del Sur
7 Bukidnon
8.AGUSAN DEL NORTE
9 Albay
10.CORREGIDOR
11.DAVAO DEL NORTE
12 pangasinan
13 surigao del sur
14 cebu
15.DAVAO ORIENTAL
16.ZAMBALES
17 El Nido
18 ilo ilo
19 bukidnon
20 surigao del sur
21 agusan del sur
22 pangasinan
23.NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
24 guimaras
25 tawi tawi
🙂
hehe. pls specify the provinces with norte and sur para swak 🙂
1 ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE
2.Sagada, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE
3 AGUSAN DEL SUR
4 Sarangani
5.ZAMBALES
6 Surigao Del Sur
7 Bukidnon
8.AGUSAN DEL NORTE
9 Albay
10.CORREGIDOR
11.DAVAO DEL NORTE
12 pangasinan
13 surigao del sur
14 cebu
15.DAVAO ORIENTAL
16.ZAMBALES
17 El Nido
18 ilo ilo
19 bukidnon
20 surigao del sur
21 agusan del sur
22 pangasinan
23.NEGROS OCCIDENTAL
24 guimaras
25 tawi tawi
thanks!
thanks. make it 25 please
hanap hanap pa dn..
1. Albay
2. Sagada, Mt. Province
3. Agusan Del Sur
4. Sarangani
5.
6. Surigao Del Sur
7. Bukidnon
8.
9. Albay
10. Corregidor
11.
12.
13.
14. Cebu
15.
16. Zambales
17. Palawan
18. Iloilo
19. Bukidnon
20. Davao Oriental
21.
22.
23. Bukidnon??
24. Guimaras
25. Tawi-Tawi
wow naman. go ahead. you can always edit your answer until jan 7. hehe. madami na ngang correct answer!
wow, nakaka inspire ka naman! 14. cebu and the no. 24 looks majayjay falls in laguna, yan palang nararating ko 🙂 anyway that’s a lot of attractive places. It’s really more fun in the Philippines!
thanks alot. try to guess pa 🙂
Seeing this photos, a lot of people would be more enticed to explore the beautiful places in the Philippines.
sana nga. i wish, i hope and i pray. our country is really awesome philippines 🙂
All I know is Sagada (with the bike) and Ilocos Norte (planking).
I really have to go around PH already! When do you target to finish the rest of your journey? 🙂
hehe. try to guess some more. if everything will push through, ilbe done on may 2013 🙂
I dropped you a comment but somehow it’s not showing anyways I was saying that It’s my first time on you blog and how me and my classmates were planning on doing the same like travelling the whole Philippines first before travelling to other countries.
Awesome photos especially 25, 19, 12 and 11. I would love to visit them! I didn’t know we have those places here 😀
Very nice photos and recommendations for future travels! I will try to answer your quiz before the deadline.
Great places to travel. Some I recognize, some I don’t. I hope I could include them in my travel itinerary come 2013 🙂
Ang cute ni Little Girl!!! ❤
Nice photos!
1. Albay
2. Sagada
3. Palawan
4. Sarangani
5. Zambales
6. Surigao del Sur
7. Bukidnon
8.
9.
10. Leyte
11.
12.
13.
14. Cebu
15.
16.
17.
18. Iloilo
19.
20.
21. Mizamis Oriental
22.
23.
24. Guimaras
thx. u have until jan 7 to complete it or edit. thanks!
Wow, you traveled a lot. I bet 2013 is much more awesome. Congrats!
hehe. thanks
ayan pinaghandaan talaga..hehehe nice one Nik!
I hope our paths will cross again next year and hopefully travel together.
Pulag tayo! hehehe
Merry Christmas. 🙂
thanks nath! see you again!
There’s just so much to see in the Philippines. You’re lucky you’ve been to so many places around the country. Beautiful shots.
yeap, the philippines is just beautiful. thanks.
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Awesome! Excellent Pictures of your journey! Thank You!
thanks alot ms tara
What a cool concept to display the places you’ve been to this year. I dont think I’ve been to any of the paces you’ve been to. We as a family try to visit one new place every year as part of our travel which only means we have lots of places to visit in the future.
thanks alot. i hope you include these in your list. hehe
Hehe nag-enjoy ako, this 2012 travel rundown is different! 🙂
Kaya lang di ko alam ang sagot sa lahat hehe
Great set of photos you have here Sir! More travels for you!
hehe. thanks alot. il be giving clues later on 🙂
I don’t know how to ride a bike but despite that, I still believe all the attractions in number 2 are more fun and worth repeating over and over! 😀 One of my favorite places in the Philippines. More travels and more photos for you! 🙂
thanks a lot cris! wishing you more travels as well
1 Zamboanga del Norte
2.Sagada
3 Agusan del Sur
4 Saranggani
5 Zambales
6 Surigao del Sur
7 Bukidnon
8 Agusan del Norte
9 Albay
10 Corregidor
11 Davao del Norte
12 Pangasinan
13 Surigao del Sur
14 Cebu
15 Davao Oriental
16.Zambales
17 El Nido
18 Iloilo
19 Bukidnon
20 Surigao del Sur
21 Agusan del Sur
22 Pangasinan
23 Negros Occidental
24 Guimaras
25 Tawi-tawi
pick me! pick me! hahaha
thank you! winners will be announced on jan 7. thanks
1. Zamboanga del Norte
2. Mt. Province
3. Agusan Del Sur
4. Sarangani
5 zambales
6. Surigao Del Sur*
7. Bukidnon
8. Agusan del Norte*
9. Albay
10.
11.
12. pangasinan
13. surigao del sur
14. Cebu
15.
16. Zambales
17. Palawan
18. Iloilo
19. Bukidnon
20.
21. agusan del sur
22. pangasinan
23.
24. Guimaras
25.Tawi-Tawi
thank you. winners will be announced on jan 7
1. Zamboanga del Norte
2. Mt. Province
3. Agusan Del Sur
4. Sarangani
5 zambales
6. Surigao Del Sur*
7. Bukidnon
8. Agusan del Norte*
9. Albay
10.
11.
12. pangasinan
13. surigao del sur
14. Cebu
15.
16. Zambales
17. Palawan
18. Iloilo
19. Bukidnon
20.
21. agusan del sur
22. pangasinan
23.
24. Guimaras
25.Tawi-Tawi
thank you. winners will be announced on jan7!
Inghists like this liven things up around here.
Pambihira, ang gaganda ng mga photos at yung mga lugar! Lalo na yung bahay na brown at ska yung.. basta marami! hehe 😀
how i wish i can the same long trips! ma-iinggit lang kami sa ginawa mo nung 2012. cheers to more great trips in 2013! good to finally meet you in Baguio.
salamat dong. you dont only know only how much you inspire me
Nice photo compilation! My favorite is the planking one. =)
Cheers to a 2013 full of more adventures!
thank you!
grabe ka Nik wala kang ibang ginawa buong taon kundi mag travel…Sayang di ako makasasama sa inyo ni ANton and Ian sa Calayan..parang ma uuna na ako sobrang excited eh..haha
hehe.sama ka na
with these pics..its really more fun in Pinas, I like the most is no. 17- awesome palawan..
clue please on number 10…..^___^
hehe. that’s the marker of where the first mass was held in the philippines
ooohh..tnx tnx,
will try to answer later.
Here’s my try…^___^
1. Zamboanga del Norte
2. Mt. Province
3. Agusan Del Sur
4. Sarangani
5 zambales
6. Surigao Del Sur
7. Bukidnon
8.Agusan del Norte
9. Albay
10. Leyte
11. Davao del Norte
12. Pangasinan
13. Surigao del sur
14. Cebu
15. Surigao delSur
16. Zambales
17. Palawan
18. Iloilo
19. Bukidnon
20. Dinagat Islands
21. Agusan del sur
22 Pangasinan
23. Zamboanga del sur
24. Guimaras
25. Tawi-Tawi
thank you. winners will be known on jan 8
It will be hard for me to try out your contest because I haven’t been to many places as much as you did. All I can say is WOW with the pics especially with the falls (mahilig din ako sa falls). Kudos to your journey, Philippines is really awesome! Hope to meet you in 2013. Cheers for more! 🙂
thank you. hope to meet you one day
So here are the correct answers:
1. Zamboanga Del Norte ( I am doing an ATV ride at Dakak Beach Resort, Dapitan)
2. Mt. Province (I am biking in Sagada)
3. Agusan Del Sur (I am canoeing in Agusan Marshland, Bunawan)
4. Sarangani (They are the hanging coffins of Fellel)
5. Zambales (I am on top Capones Island, Pundakit)
6. Surigao Del Sur (That is Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig)
7. Bukidnon (That’s Lake Apo in Valencia City)
8. Agusan Del Norte (That’s how fisher folk catch fish in Agusan River in the town of Magallanes)
9. Albay (I am on the helipad of Mayon Volcano)
10. Agusan Del Norte (That’s the landmark where the first mass in PI was held, Masao, Magallanes)
11. Davao Del Norte (That’s the La Filipina Public Cemetery in Tagum City)
12. Pangasinan (That’s Tondol beach during low tide)
13. Surigao Del Sur (That’s a traditional house in Hinatuan)
14. Cebu (I am on top of Cebu’s highest peak – Osmena Peak in Dalaguete)
15. Surigao Del Sur (I am at naked island, one of the 23 islets comprising Britania Group of Islets)
16. Zambales (That’s Anawangin Cove)
17. Palawan (That’s small lagoon)
18. Ilo-Ilo (That the upper cascade of Labay Falls)
19. Bukidnon (That’s the chapel of the Monastery of Transfiguration in Malaybalay)
20. Surigao Del Sur (That’s Cagwait Beach in Cagwait)
21. Agusan Del Sur (That’s Pinangalaan Falls)
22. Pangasinan (That’s sunset in Tondol Beach)
23. Zamboanga City (That’s Merloquet Falls)
24. Guimaras (That’s Sadsad Falls)
25. Tawi-Tawi (That’s a mosque in Bongao)
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