On the other side of the surfing haven Siargao lies the town of Socorro in Surigao del Norte, home to the Bucas Grande Islands also known as the Sohoton National Park.

The group of islands is blessed with numerous caves, some still undiscovered, white sand beaches, waterfalls, mangroves, iron woods, inland lakes, vast fishing grounds, and wonderful corals that are ideal for snorkeling.

Be amazed with its most famous spot, the Sohoton Cove and Blue Lagoon,  a maze-like place consisting of limestone islets, where the only way in or out is the cave entrance that vanishes during high tide. Another must see is the jellyfish Lagoon, home to millions of no-sting, friendly and playful jellyfish comparable to those in Palau.

With its unique seascape and landscape,  the place promises everyone a truly unforgettable, enchanting and extraordinary experience in this part of Mindanao. Visit Sohoton National Park and be enchanted with its natural beauty.

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Cinemalaya Cinco Schedule of Showing: Click Here

All roads lead to the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) on the fourth week of July for the biggest and much awaited independent film festival in the country – the Cinemalaya 2009.

Billed as Cinemalaya Cinco and now on its fifth year, the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival is a project of the Cinemalaya Foundation, CCP, Film Development Council of the Philippines and Econolink Investments Inc. It aims to discover, encourage and honor the cinematic works of Filipino filmmakers that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience with fresh insight and artistic integrity and seeks to invigorate the Philippine film industry by developing a new breed of Filipino filmmakers.

Ten full length and ten short digital films will compete on July 17-26, 2009.

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Aboitiz’ SuperFerry is offering a guaranteed lowest fare sale of P500.00 from Manila to its Visayas and Mindanao destinations. Dubbed as Todo Tawad Sale, the promotion will run from July 1 to 7 for travel on August 1 to October 15.

The promo is inclusive of fuel surcharge, security fee and VAT, and also offers free baggage allowance of up to 50 kilos for Super Value and Mega Value accomodations.

Aboitiz’ SuperFerry have 8 vessels: SuperFerry 1, SuperFerry 2, SuperFerry 5, SuperFerry 9, SuperFerry 12, SuperFerry 19, Our Lady of Medjugorje, and Our Lady of Good Voyage that sail to 15 ports of call all over the Philippines, including Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Coron, Cotabato, Davao, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iligan, Iloilo, Manila, Ozamis, Puerto Princesa, Tagbilaran, and Zamboanga.

For booking you may visit www.superferry.com or go to the nearest booking or ticketing office near you.

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Once again, Philippine Airlines, the country’s leading airline is having another Domestic Seat Sale. Dubbed as Seat All You Can, the promo offers low price economy tickets for booking on June 22 to 27, 2009 and for travel between July 22 to December 15, 2009.

Promo prices:

LUZON: For as low as PHP888 for flights
Flights between MANILA and LAOAG, LEGAZPI and PUERTO PRINCESA

VISAYAS: For as low as PHP888 for flights
Flights between MANILA and BACOLOD, CEBU, DUMAGUETE, ILOILO, KALIBO, ROXAS, TACLOBAN and TAGBILARAN

MINDANAO: For as low as PHP1,888 for flights
Flights between MANILA and BUTUAN, CAGAYAN DE ORO, COTABATO, DAVAO, DIPOLOG, GENERAL SANTOS and ZAMBOANGA

Meanwhile, PAL introduces flights to Ozamis, its newest destination, with a seat sale for as low as P1,288.00 one way. The offering is good for booking from June 8 to June 27, 2009 and for travel between 16 June and 15 December 2009 .

For bookings, visit www.philippineairlines.com or call PAL Reservations in Manila: (02) 855-8888, Cebu: (032) 340-0191, Davao: (082) 222-0366 or your travel agent.

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Couchsurfers from different part of the Philippines and the world converged at the Oblation monument in front of Quezon Hall or the UP Administration Building of Diliman on the last day of May this year for their last hurray for the summer of 2009, the first ever Manila Summer Scramble.

Photo by Greg Galang

Manila Summer Scramble is an adventure race within the city’s famous landmarks and hidden gems. It is organized by Couch Surfing (CS) – Philippines and inspired by the popular TV show The Amazing Race.

The Teams

Nine teams of randomly grouped couch surfers were formed to compete in the race. Participants came from various places in the Greater Manila Area to as far as Iloilo in central Philippines and even Germany, China, France, Hawaii and New York, USA.

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