The Moriones festival

Marinduque Crowds of townpeople dress up as a Roman legionaries and figures from the Bible. The masks and helmet called moriones are brought out and the bloody melodrama of how Jesus Christ was crusified begans.

Corregidor Island

Corregidor is known the world over for its role in war, bravery, and history. It is three miles long and 1 ½ miles at its widest point, facing the China Sea and flanked by the provinces of Bataan and Cavite. A rock island remarkably shaped like a tadpole at the entrance of Manila Bay, Corregidor's strategic location was vital in the defense of Manila during World War II.

The name 'Corregidor' came from the Spanish 'corregir', or 'to correct', since the island was a checkpoint for vessels entering Manila Bay during the Spanish and American occupations. Perhaps it is Corregidor's geographical proximity to Bataan and existing inaccurate historical writings that cause many to associate the rock island with the Death March, which came shortly after the Fall of Bataan.

Corregidor became the headquarters of the Allied Forces and also the seat of the Philippine Commonwealth government. It was from Corregidor that Philippine Pres. Manuel Quezon and MacArthur left for Australia in February leaving behind Lt. Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright in command.

Today, Corregidor's rich history continues to draw Filipinos and foreign tourists alike, making the island one of the most visited tourist spots in the country. For first-time Filipino visitors, Corregidor reacquaints them with the past and helps them discover their national identity. The island is home to many historical treasures.

Rizal Shrine Calamba, Laguna

Rizal Shrine is the pride of Calamba, Laguna. This is where Dr. Jose P. Rizal grew up. The house is a two-storey building that boasts of a Spanish-vintage architecture where Juan Nakpil was responsible. Their place has a huge lot area. Within the compound of the Rizal Shrine, you will also find the nipa hut where the young Rizal and his siblings play. Near the nipa hut, a sculpture of the young Rizal with his dog stood. The compound also houses the museum where Rizal memorabilia can be found.

Rice Terraces-Banaue

Rising to an altitude of about 1500 meters above sea level, the Ifugao Rice Terraces - dubbed the Eighth Wonder of The World, were carved from the harsh terrain of Ifugao province by the hardy native farmers more than 2000 years ago. The terraces run like giant stepping stones, if the walls were laid end to end, they would encircle half the globe.

It is a credit to the inherent wisdom of their forefathers that they instituted a forest management system - a very essential factor in preserving the terraces. Families are allocated small patches of forests which they carefully protect and manage for the provision of wood for fuel, housing and as a watershed from which come the much- needed water for irrigating the terraces.

Vigan Colonial Houses

Old Vigan Colonial Houses – the ancestral houses were built mostly by rich Chinese traders. These great big houses are made of thick brick walls and plastering with red clay. Tile roofs are made to survive earthquakes. The Mestizo district where more than a hundred houses line side by side along Calle Crisologo.

The Bamboo Organ of Las Pinas

A bustling commercial town of Metro Manila, Las Pinas has retained much of its provincial appeal, with its people leading a more laidback life than the city folk. Tourists flock to this southern municipality to see the world's one and only bamboo organ, found in the town's picturesque Catholic church. The centuries-old instrument was constructed from 950 bamboo pipes, buried in sand for six months to preserve to preserve them from insect-infestation. Anually, a bamboo organ concert is open to the public, performed by the country's and world's best concertists.

Fort Del Pilar, Zamboanga

Over the past many decades, there has never been made a detailed pictorial representation of the venerable fort of the fabled City of Zamboanga, the place they refer to as "The City of Flowers." It is unfortunate that many people do not have the capacity or the interest to present this pictorial of the historic Fort Pilar, the "Real Fuerza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragosa." Fortunately, we at Zamboanga.com were very interested in pursuing this endeavor, and the end result shall be preserved and left up to our web site's visitors to enjoy for as long as they desire to. A pictorial history is being unfolded herein, and it is possible to picture former and present-day life in the fort through the architectural details and design of this sturdy fort that has never lost sight of its purpose of protecting its citizens. Bienvenidos!