Libotero – Philippine Travel Photo Blog

Boracay, the world-famous beach. Libotero has been to 40 provinces in the Philippines, or halfway around the country but it’s quite a shame that he has never stepped on the majestic white sands of Boracay. There were several reasons why this trip was pushed back again and again. First is my fear of sea transportation. But then, fears are conquerable and this blog is a living proof of that, then with research, I learned that the boat ride from Caticlan to Boracay takes a mere ten minutes. Not life threatening I guess. But most of all, the number one thing that would stop me from pursuing this trip is the ridiculously expensive airfare to Caticlan.
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It cannot be denied. Summer is finally here and making its presence felt. The almost-suffocating heat has an underlying message, GO OUTDOORS!

And for our first summer feature, we bring to you one of the most picturesque places in the archipelago, Taal Volcano.

This adventure happened not so long ago, before the restiveness of the volcano last year.
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Big City got you down? Need a quick break from all the Metro Manila stress? Here’s another option, aside from the usual Tagaytay, Cavite, Batangas, Bulacan, Subic, Clark, Laguna hideaways… NORTHERN QUEZON.

Northern Quezon is just a 3-hour drive, probably 4-hours if you take the bus, from Manila. And I’ll show you what we did in our 24-hour stay in the not-so-explored ocean-facing paradise in this mini series.
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Since its inception in 2004, only representatives of out-of-town contingents were named as Sinulog Festival Queen! The seven-year reign of the out-of-town contingents was broken last year, when a Cebuana, Steffi Rose Pearson Aberasturi of Lumad Basakanon, won as Sinulog Festival Queen 2011. It’s a back-to-back win for Lumad Basakanon as their lead dancer this year, Apriel Smith, won as Sinulog Festival Queen 2012 at the Sinulog Festival Queen Competition held earlier at the Cebu City Sports Center.
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It was all about last night for the candidates of Miss Cebu 2012. Arguably the most elegant beauty pageant in the country, Miss Cebu 2012 was organized by the Cebu City Government through the Cebu City Tourism Commission and Cebu City Tourism Foundation, Inc.. It is the city’s official search for the most fitting representative and spokesperson of Cebu who does not only possess physical beauty but has a heart as well. Miss Cebu 2012 Coronation Night was held at the Pacific Grand Ballroom of the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.

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Want to take part in the Sinulog 2012 Festivities but cannot be physically present in Cebu during the Solemn Procession on January 14 and Sinulog Grand Parade on January 15? Don’t fret! Several media organizations will be providing live streaming of the various highlights of the Sinulog Festival 2012. Check out our compilation below:

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