Mindanao | Things to Do in Panabo City, Davao Del Norte

Panabo City is a 3rd class city in the province of Davao Del Norte located on the border of Metro Davao with a population of more than 180 thousand people and one of the fastest-growing cities in the Davao Region. 

It is formerly known as Magugpo (an old barangay of Tagum) and was originally inhabited by the native group of Aetas that directly engage in hunting using the bow and arrow (Pana sa Baboy) and root crops production as their daily diet. 

In the 20th century, Panabo became the center of trade or known as Taboan, immigrated by the Christians, then later, the indigenous group moved to the highland.

UTAH | The Stunning View of Bryce Canyon

 Bryce Canyon is located 50 miles southwestern of Utah. It lies with a uniquely made Amphitheaters shape plateau, filled with delicate pinnacle and rock formations called hoodoos. Believes they do not form nor develop from erosion but formed through erosions made by wind, frost, and rains that create fins, spire, awesome shapes in pinkish colors.

Mindanao | Visiting the promising town of Bacuag in Surigao Del Norte

Bacuag, a small town located in the fiefdom of Surigao del Norte with a population of 14,881 people in census 2020. Rich in ocean coffers and beautiful sand lines, Bacuag Town is positioned 44 kilometers from Surigao City facing the eastern seacoast of Mindanao.

Surigao del Norte | 1-day visit in Claver Town

The city of Claver is located in the province of Surigao del Norte on the island of Mindanao with a population of according to the 2020 Census. Situated between the city of Carascal to the south and Gugaquit on the west, Claver is thick with its mineral deposits such as iron, nickel, copper, and silver deposits. The mining site operates just 10 kilometers from the main city.

Davao Del Norte | Interesting Things to Do in Sto. Tomas

 Bananas haven, first impression that you will say when entering the municipality of Santo Tomas.  Previously known as Tibal-og, home of the "tribong lumad" called Ata-Manobo inhabited in the lush forest in current days.  

Located in between the municipality of Kapalong (north), Davao City (west), Asuncion (east), and Kapalong on the east side; this town is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Davao Del Norte province in which economy is dependent on the multi-national corporations and cooperatives connected to banana-based production while rice is very significant in helping the economic development of the community.

Mindanao | The Grand Mosque of Cotabato City - the 2nd largest in Southeast Asia

Cotabato City is a place full of history and stories. One of the oldest societies in the Philippines, Cotabato City is an independent megacity forcefully located in the capital of Bangsamoro Region with a population of 325,079 people in the 2020 Census.

Mindanao| A must visit place in Sultan Kudarat Province

During this post epidemic time, I had an occasion to visit the fiefdom of Sultan Kudarat in Mindanao for a week. This fiefdom is located 100 kilometers from General Santos City, the profitable mecca of the SOCCSKSARGEN region (region 12), and a neighbor fiefdom of Maguindanao. 

The capital is Isulan, the alternate populous city next to Tacurong City. Sultan Kudarat is named to the stalwart Moro idol the great sultan of Maguindanao in 1851-1671 led the Sultanate of Mindanao during his reign. 

The iconic statehouse was primarily erected while the new Arena and the provincial hospital was added recently.  Contrary, the Capitol compount is truly the state of the art with a jaw-dropping structure similar to an ultramodern gallery and structures overseas.

Mindanao | The La Palmera Mountain Ridge of Columbio, Sultan Kudarat

On weekend, using google maps! we traveled for a further than a 3-hour drive from Davao City to fulfill our DIY Tour - the La Palmera Mountain Ridge in Columbio, Sultan Kudarat. Before lunch, we traveled from  Davao City traversing Digos - Makila - Tacuring highway then turned left again at Datu Paglas junction.

Indonesia | The Istiqlal Mosque - the 6th largest Mosque in the World?

Sunday morning, a day of wandering. We reserved a Grab Taxi from Alam Sutera in Serpong going to Central Jakarta in Indonesia covering the Toll Kuciran connecting roadways to roadways until the business jam began while entering the Jalan Taman Wijaya Kusuma. The closest road to the largest mosque in Southeast Asia is located.

Indonesia | Interesting Thing to DO, Must visit places in Central Jakarta

Jakarta in Indonesia is the oldest inhabited megacity in Southeast Asia established in the 4th century latterly the important trading harborage for the Sunda Kingdom back then. Famously known as the Batavia during the Dutch rule.