30 reasons to visit the Philippines

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06 | SM City Fairview​

The SM City Fairview is the sixth largest mall in the country and is part of SM mall triplets, the company’s concept of building three shopping malls with the same design in three different areas. The two other malls having the same facade and interior with SM City Fairview are SM Bacoor and SM City Iloilo.

SM City Fairview houses 12 cinemas that can accommodate a total of more than 8,000 people. The mall also boasts of its 20-lane bowling center and more than 700 shops and restaurants for everyone’s entertainment and shopping convenience.

 

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07 | SM City Cebu​

The last SM mall to make it to the list of the largest malls in the Philippines is SM City Cebu. This seventh largest mall in the Philippines is SM Prime Holdings’ first shopping mall outside Metro Manila.

Attracting more than 100,000 people every day, the mall is a seven-level complex that houses eight cinemas, a fully-computerized bowling center, an amusement center, and a trade hall.

 

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08 | Greenbelt​

For global designer brands, Greenbelt is the place to be. This eighth largest shopping mall in the country is comprised of five buildings, each having its own style and features. Aside from high-end retail shops, the mall houses more than 300 stalls comprising of restaurants, services, leisure, and entertainment.

A chapel at the heart of the complex holds masses every day.

 

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09 | Glorietta​

Not too far away from Greenbelt lies Glorietta, another mall owned by Ayala Corporation. Just like its sister mall, Glorietta is divided into five sections named Glorietta 1 – 5. The complex houses more than 400 shops comprising local and international brands, restaurants, cinemas, and entertainment. A hotel, BPO offices, and condos also stand within the complex.

 

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10 | Ayala Center Cebu​

The beautifully-landscaped Ayala Center Cebu is number 10 among the biggest malls in the Philippines with a total retail area of 245,000 square miles. The mall lies in the heart of Cebu Business Park Complex and accommodates approximately 100,000 people every day. Ayala Center Cebu has everything you need – shopping, dining, and entertainment.

 

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10 | Ayala Center Cebu​

The beautifully-landscaped Ayala Center Cebu is number 10 among the biggest malls in the Philippines with a total retail area of 245,000 square miles. The mall lies in the heart of Cebu Business Park Complex and accommodates approximately 100,000 people every day. Ayala Center Cebu has everything you need – shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Such a nice green area! Would love to visit it one day.
I already started to read different expedia reviews on this website and probably will ask them to organize my next vacation.
Still thinking between Philippines and Thailand, what do you guys suggest if i haven't been in any of these countries?

 

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Such a nice green area! Would love to visit it one day.

Should be worth a visit.

 

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Top 10 Beaches in the Philippines​

1 | White Beach, Boracay Island​

The most famous beach in the Philippines that is also well-known in the world, White Beach in Boracay Island is a favorite summer destination for locals and foreign tourists alike. Walking along the shore while gazing at the stunning blue green water and powdery white sand beneath your feet is like stepping into your long-awaited tropical dream. The 4-kilometer strip of beach is booming with restaurants, bars, and shops as well. This gem that is a strong reminder of nature’s beauty transforms into a fun and lively spot for night revelers. Boracay has in fact one of the most active nightlife outside Metro Manila. Add the thrill of doing various water activities such as helmet diving, parasailing, and banana boat ride, your Boracay experience will surely be one for the books and will want you to come back for more.

 

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2 | Nacpan Beach, El Nido, Palawan​

While its sands may not be as white as Boracay’s White Beach, Nacpan Beach takes pride in its 4-kilometer stretch of cream-colored sand, clear water, a fishing village, and swaying coconut trees instead of hundreds of business establishments like in Boracay. It doesn’t get really crowded too so you can enjoy beach bumming, swimming, and hiking in peace.

 

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3 | Malcapuya Island, Coron, Palawan​

Off the Coron town lies Malcapuya Island, one of the best islands in Coron and is part of the island-hopping package offered by local tours. The island takes pride in its 1.5-kilometer stretch of whitesand beach and clear water that isn’t only great for swimming but snorkeling and diving as well as it is teeming with marine life including various species of fish and colorful corals.

 

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4 | Hidden Beach, El Nido, Palawan​

Surrounded by limestone rocks formations, Hidden Beach is an adventure to get to because of its secluded location that requires visitors to swim through a narrow opening. It is far from other popular islands and beaches in El Nido but it is absolutely worth it as you will be rewarded with a scenic beach with fine white sand and azure waters without the crowd of other tourists.

 

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5 | Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol​

Its sands may not be as white and powdery soft as that of Boracay’s White Beach but Alona Beach has become one of the most popular beaches in the Visayas and Philippines in general. Along its shore are several restaurants, bars, resorts, and other business establishments which makes it a great destination for beach bumming. And if you’re in for some water adventures, there’s no other place in Bohol you need to be but in Alona. It is the center for various activities like banana boat ride and parasailing, and the jump off point for dolphin watching, island-hopping, and snorkeling in Balicasag Island which has one of the most interesting underwater marine life.

 

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6 | Paradise Beach, Bantayan Island, Cebu​

Located on the southeastern coastline of the popular Bantayan Island, Paradise Beach is a great destination for beach lovers who prefer to avoid the crowd. It’s a peaceful spot that takes pride in its clear water and fine white sand. There are no resorts, stores or whatever facility in the area so you can expect to enjoy the beach without distractions.

 

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7 | Mahabang Buhangin Beach, Calaguas​

The best beaches in the Philippines aren’t always in the Visayas and Mindanao. If you are heading towards this part of the country, don’t miss Mahabang Buhangin Beach in Calaguas Island, Camarines Norte province. Despite its remote location, this unspoiled beach is one of the most favorite destinations especially for campers and adventure-seekers. Whether you rent a cottage or pitch a tent, you will surely love the beach with its fine white sand and crystal clear water.

 

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8 | Dahican Beach, Mati, Davao Oriental​

It may not be as popular as the other beaches mentioned above but it’s impossibly hard not to like Dahican Beach. This 7-kilometer beach is a scenic view of fine white sand and crystal clear water. And since it faces the Pacific Ocean, its water with its waves is perfect for surfing and skimboarding. It’s even dubbed as the Skimboarding Capital of Mindanao. It’s also a sea turtle sanctuary so you have one more thing to be excited about.

 

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9 | Long Beach, San Vicente, Palawan​

It’s not named Long Beach for nothing. It measures more than 14 kilometers and is recognized as the longest white beach in the Philippines. Devoid of resorts, restaurants, and other forms of commercialism, Long Beach is a continuous expanse of powdery white sand blessed with crystal clear water teeming with marine life. It’s usually not crowded and is perfect for beach lovers who are hoping to lounge in peace and free of distractions.

 

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10 | Saud Beach, Pagudpud​

There’s more to Ilocos Norte than just La Paz Sand Dunes and Bangui Wind Mills. It has Saud Beach that is not only blessed with 2 kilometers of powdery white sand and clear water but also with thick jungle which makes it an ideal destination for adventure-seekers and backpackers. It is dubbed as Boracay of the North but without the crowd and over commercialization.

 

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Guide to Top 10 Waterfalls in the Philippines​

1 | Pagsanjan Falls​

Declared as a National Park, Pagsanjan Falls is a three-tiered waterfall located in Cavinti, Laguna, also known as Cavinti Falls. The waterfall can be reached by navigating the river using a dugout canoe originating from the town of Pagsanjan. The falls can also be reached by hiking from the town of Cavinti.

 

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2 | Maria Cristina Falls​

Also called the twin falls because of a rock at the brink of the waterfall that separates the flow of the water, Maria Cristina Falls is the second-highest waterfall in the country. This natural creation is not just pleasing to the eye, it also serves as the primary source of electric power for the city.

 

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3 | Tinago Falls​

Another landmark in Iligan City, Tinago Falls is one of the most scenic in the city. Its multiple cascades fall into a basin-like pool hidden in a lush jungle, hence the name as “tinago”, a local word for hidden. Tinago Falls is so mesmerizing you might wonder if it’s for real.