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Palawan in philippines

Posted by Albert Hilado on Tuesday, October 20, 2009,

Palawan


Palawan is an island province of the Philippines located in the MIMAROPA region. Its capital is Puerto Princesa City, and it is the largest province in the country in terms of total area of jurisdiction. The islands of Palawan stretch from Mindoro in the northeast to Borneo in the southwest. It lies between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea. The province is named after its largest island, Palawan Island, measuring 450 kilometers (280 mi) long, and 50 kilometers (31 mi) wide.[3...


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chocolate hills in bohol

Posted by Albert Hilado on Tuesday, October 20, 2009,

Chocolate Hills

The Chocolate Hills

The Chocolate Hills are an unusual geological formation in Bohol, Philippines.[1] According to the latest accurate survey done,[citation needed] there are 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometres (20 sq mi). They are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season, hence the name.

The Chocolate Hills are a famous tourist attraction of Bohol. They are featured in the provincial flag and seal to symbolize the...


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Old Churches in Bohol

Posted by Albert Hilado on Tuesday, October 20, 2009,

Alburquerque

Roman Catholic Church, Alburquerque, Bohol

Sta. Monica Parish

Boholanos call the town "Albur." Located along the highway is the church complex built on a low knoll. The Albur parish was established in 1869 after being separated from Baclayon, Bohol. An 1886 reports indicates that the church was built of light materials, however, the convento described as "de grandes dimensiones" was already standing. This way made of rubble, wood and tabique. The date of the constructi...


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