The Philippines, being an archipelagic country surrounded by various bodies of water, is home to a diverse and vivid underwater word. In fact, our entire country lies in Coral Triangle, the global center of marine biodiversity. With the Philippines on its core, we are on the center of world’s marine biodiversity.
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Cagayan de Oro Travel Guide: City of Golden Friendship

Cagayan de Oro is the capital city of Misamis Oriental and regional hub of Northern Mindanao. This travel guide will come handy if you are heading to the city soon. Provided in this Cagayan de …
Continue readingUpdated Cagayan de Oro Travel Requirements

Cagayan de Oro, the “City of Golden Friendship’, is openly welcoming everyone who wishes to visit the city. As the capital city of Misamis Oriental and regional hub for Northern Mindanao, Cagayan de Oro is …
Continue readingScuba Diving in Mantigue Island: Revisiting Underwater Home

It took us two failed attempts in the past two months before finally getting to Mantangale Alibuag Dive Resort in Balingoan, Misamis Oriental. Three years have passed since we last dive there, so imagine how …
Continue readingReturn to the Depths of Balingoan: Banaug Shoal & Lapinig Island

For two main reasons, the lesser known town of Balingoan is one of my favorite places in the Philippines for scuba diving. First is of course because of its rich marine life; and second, the …
Continue readingSnapshot: Gateway to Camiguin

Balingoan Port Misamis Oriental The lighthouse of Balingoan in Misamis Oriental stands proud in the town’s port overlooking the province of Camiguin. The town of Balingoan is a gateway to the Island Born of Fire …
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