THE BEAUTY OF
Luzon
THE BEAUTY OF
Luzon
- Philippines
Luzon is the largest and most populous island in the Philippines. It is ranked 15th largest in the world by land area. Located in the northern portion of the archipelago, it is the economic and political center of the nation, being home to the country’s capital city, Manila, as well as Quezon City, the country’s most populous city. With a population of 53 million as of 2015, it is the fourth most populous island in the world, containing 52.5% of the country’s total population.
Luzon may also refer to one of the three primary island groups in the country. As such, it includes the Luzon mainland, the Batanes and Babuyan groups of islands to the north, Polillo Islands to the east, and the outlying islands of Catanduanes, Marinduque and Mindoro, among others, to the south.. The islands of Masbate, Palawan and Romblon are also included as well, though these three are sometimes grouped in the Visayas.
Luzon may also refer to one of the three primary island groups in the country. As such, it includes the Luzon mainland, the Batanes and Babuyan groups of islands to the north, Polillo Islands to the east, and the outlying islands of Catanduanes, Marinduque and Mindoro, among others, to the south.. The islands of Masbate, Palawan and Romblon are also included as well, though these three are sometimes grouped in the Visayas.
Makati City
Known for its cosmopolitan culture due to its major shopping centres, financial hubs, hotels, condominiums, the Makati city is the financial centre of the Philippines.
Enchanted Kingdom
“Everyday, everyday, everyday the magic is here; everyday we celebrate the magic we feel; everywhere you see the smiles of fantasy reel… at ENCHANTED KINGDOM!”
Balayan Bay
During the early part of the 18th century, adventurous settlers from Taal, northern Mindoro and southern Cavite were attracted to the vast plain near the shores of Balayan Bay because of its abundance in fish and other marine life. Salting and drying fish became their major …
Fantasy World
Known as the supposed Disney World and the biggest, grandest, and the best theme park of the Philippines, Fantasy World sits alone and quiet at Lemery, Batangas Province.
Manila Ocean Park
The Manila Ocean Park, located at Ermita Manila, is known as the Philippines’ first ever world-class marine theme park, with an
Siain
The smallest municipality in the province of Quezon, Plaridel or Siain has an area of 33 square kilometers comprising nine barangays – four of which are poblaciones – and its population is around 11,000. It lies between the towns of Atimonan and Gumaca,…
Kabayan, Benguet
Best known a base camp municipality of the Luzon Island’s highest mountain and the third highest mountain in the Philippines, the Municipality of Kabayan of the Benguet
Calaca Church
Legend tells of a small dark-skinned boy who visited the shores of Calaca town during a strong typhoon when he miraculously stopped the giant storm and the raging waves that can
Manila Abbey San Beda
A Benedictine men’s monastery located on the streets of Mendiola, Philippines, the Manila Abbey San Beda or formally known as Abbey of Our Lady of Montserrat, is both an abbey and a school.
Casa Manila
Ever wondered what’s it like to live in the Philippines during time of Spanish colonial period? Do you want to know what’s inside of a grand house that was once inhabited by
Luneta Hotel
It is always a surprise for buildings, parks and houses to survive such wars as it is almost inevitable that everything will be brought down to bricks and ashes, and the Luneta Hotel is
Panagbenga Festival
A festival created to appreciate all the Baguio City’s beautiful floras and a symbol of strength and recovery from the devastation of the 1990 Luzon earthquake, the Panagbenga (formerly called Baguio Flower Festival) is a month-long
Subic Bay
Known for being visited often by the American Navy for military exercises as well its collections of shipwrecks from the past, Subic Bay is a bay situated on the west coast of the
Boling-boling Festival
Boling-boling is an age-old practice particular to Catanauanins, which is celebrated annually. Participants roam around the town garbed in any costume they may fancy. Most of them wear colorful clown-like clothes while others imitate anybody whom …
Nasugbu
If you ever wanted to go to a place for leisure or relaxation where you have countless options, then Nasugbu, Batangas Province is for you, known for its vast collection of white sandy
Pinto Art Museum
A contemporary museum and an exhibition gallery showcasing the paintings and sculptures of local artists. The Pinto Museum is an art paradise with well-manicured gardens and art installations which is a perfect backdrop for
Christ the King Seminary
Christ the King Seminary, also known as the Divine Word Mission Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary in Quezon City, Philippines run by the Divine Word Missionaries, more popularly known as the Society of the Divine Word (SVD). This academic …
Bato Art Festival
“Bato” symbolizes one of the major industry potentials and sources of income of Luna. The use of the waste extracts into “Bato Art” will not only enhance creativity and artistic potentials of interested residents but also to provide livelihood and additional family income.
Sakuting Festival
The sakuting dance, originally performed solely by boys, portrays a mock fight using sticks. A sakuting stick is striped or bamboo and is about 1½ feet long and tapered at the end, like a candle. Its original use was for combat training. During the playful folk dance, …
Balitok Ti Alicia Festival
“Balitok” in Ilocano means gold, from which the festival BALITOK TI ALICIA drew inspiration as they gratefully celebrate the golden era of the town of Alicia, Isabela. Being one of the prime palay producers of the province, the festival honors rice as the golden …
Morong Church
Located at Morong of the Rizal Province, Philippines and one of the baroque churches in the country, the Morong Church is said to be one of the most photographed churches along the province.
Natural History Museum
One of the many attractions in manila are the 4 national museums. These are the National Museum of Fine Arts, National Museum of Anthropology, National Museum of Natural
Anda Island
Located at Pangasinan Province, Philippines and known for its proximity near the Hundred Islands and so-called as the “Mother of the Hundred Islands”, the Cabarruyan or Anda Island (Municipality of Anda) is a hidden gem
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All photographs that appear on the site are copyright of Mariano Sayno. ©2017 Mariano Sayno.
All photographs that appear on the site are copyright of Mariano Sayno. ©2017 Mariano Sayno.
