MTV Asia and DOT’s Awesome Philippines Campaign

Up to the mountains of Pulag and Apo, down to the reefs of Tubbataha and Anilao, and towards the horizon of the 7107 islands of the Philippines, an unimaginable  experience awaits everyone. For it is truly an Awesome Philippines. Department of Tourism (DOT) in partnership with MTV Asia, recently launched a first-of-its-kind national tourism campaign for the country dubbed as Awesome Philippines. The campaign, executed as part of MTV Revelations, uses a series of video vignettes... Read More

Travel Guide: Jomalig Island

On the easternmost part of Polilio Group is an unknown and unspoiled paradise of Jomalig, an island municipality of Quezon Province. Jomalig (pronounced as humalig) is a sixth class municipality, consisting of five barangays and with a population of 6,111 based on 2007 census. The locals, “Jomaligins”, being so kind, are the pride of the island more than its striking scenery. The town is surrounded by golden sand and turquoise water that is rich in marine life, where... Read More

Pilgrimage to Lucban’s Kamay ni Hesus

On one of our road trips to the western part of Southern Tagalog, we happened to visit Quezon Province from Pagsanjan, Laguna via Cavinti and Luisiana. Quezon Province is a popular pilgrimage site for different religious sects, it is home to Mt. Banahaw, considered by locals as a holy ground, where Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church is also situated. The shrine is located on the slopes of Mt. Banahaw, Barangay Tinamnan, Lucban, Quezon. It features a church where healing masses are... Read More