Scenic Philippines

Salakot Waterfalls-Napsan-Palawan

2014-08-26T10:21:00.001+08:00

Off the beaten track off the south highway from Puerto Princesa, Palawan. The falls are lovely, raw and no services are available. They have improved the road very much since we started going there 4 years ago. Most of it is paved now but still some rough spots. Turn right coming from Puerto Princesa City Center, at the sign pointing to Napsan turn right and go in about approximately 30 kms.

You will pass many beautiful pristine forested areas. After the 2nd large bridge you cross, start looking on the right, it's an obscure wooden arch sign that says "Salakot Falls". They don't keep it up and sometimes there are large road working machines by it. Don't be alarmed. Once you go inside it's really beautiful. There is a rock path to the left of the old dilapidated foot bridge, carefully take that to the falls. It's just a short walk to the falls from the road, maybe about 5 minutes.

2nd pool at Salakot falls and river

Clear, cold water. Depending on the season. In summer you can see the fish and feed them too!

Main swimming pond at Salakot river

When it's really hot, I like to head there with a pic nice. The water is clean and very cold, so it's very refreshing.

Please take out any trash you bring and if you can, please remove the trash you find there as we do, to be responsible eco-tourists.

The signage outside Salakot falls...easy to miss!

A tree on the road to Salakot falls

Salakot waterfalls. You can climb the rock face and there is another part of the river to enjoy.

Sakakot waterfalls - Napsan - the water is pure and clean and very cold!!!!

Salakot waterfalls

Beautiful scenes on the way to the falls.

On the way to the waterfalls, beautiful tree covered hills.

10 Reasons to Visit the Philippines

2012-12-30T08:56:00.000+08:00

This is from a another blog I came across today....it's by a non Filipino so you won't think I'm biased (although I am, since I live here). She is in fact half German and half Italian and has put up quiet a lot of reasons to visit the Philippines from her practical to interesting point of view!

"Visiting the Philippines is big fun. Perfect beaches. Friendly locals. Beautiful nature. Plus, it's a cheap country to travel, you'll get a great value for your money. "

You can visit his travel blog at: http://www.justonewayticket.com

Photo by Sabrina from the travel blog:
http://www.justonewayticket.com

Anyway, check it out, it has lots and lots of good, valid reasons to visit our beautiful Philippines.

Puning Cave, Dona Remedios, Trinidad-Bulacan

2012-10-12T16:58:00.001+08:00

Puning Cave, Bayabas, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan

Find more things to do in Bulacan at their official website.

"Sitio Tumama, Brgy. Bayabas, Dona Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan
Located at Sitio Tumana, Brgy.,Bayabas in DRT, Bulacan, the cave's physical features are mostly intact with few presence of dripstone and flowstone forms and stalactites. Flora like anabiong, hauili, kupang, narra,ipil bamboo and balete are seen outside, as well as birds (migratory & endemic), fish & shrimps. An estimated population of 4,000 fruit bats and insect bats are found inside the cave. Open only during dry season and it contains sensitive geological, archeological, cultural, historical and biological values or high quality ecosystem. The cave is open to experienced cavers or guided educational tour/visits."http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=Natural&func=all&pid=4318&tbl=0

Mambukal Falls-Murcia-Negros Occidental

2012-10-12T15:56:00.000+08:00

Taken at Mambukal, Murcia, Negros Occidental
(1hr from bacolod city) Seven waterfalls (30mins up to 6th waterfalls only)
Photos by Jobert Abiva - all rights reserved

Flying fox bats

Mambukal Falls, Murcia, Negros Occidental

Here is another blog with more information about Mambukal 7th falls
http://www.lakbaydiva.com/adventures/mambukal-murcia-negros-occidental

Malisbog Waterfalls-Patag-Negros-Occidental

2012-10-12T14:39:00.001+08:00

Malisbog Waterfalls, Patag, Silay city
Negros-Occidental|
Photos by Jobert Abiva - all rights reserved

Malisbog Waterfalls, Patag, Silay city
Negros-Occidental

Madlum Cave-San Miguel-Bulacan

2012-10-12T10:18:00.000+08:00

Biak na Bato National Park
"A huge split boulder which is the mountain hideout of the revolutionary forces during the Spanish regime and the place where the Malolos Constitution was signed by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo and Pedro Paterno. It is where the historic Biak-na-Bato Republic was established.The park appeals to the adventurous spirit with its challenging rock formations. Hanging bridges and staircases connecting rivers and caves make for a pleasurable exploration.Among the many ecological attractions in Biak-na-Bato National Park are Bahay Paniki Cave, Aguinaldo Cave, Madlum Cave, Tanggapan Cave, and Tilandong Falls."

Madlum Caves, Mount Manalmon in San Miguel Bulacan
Photos by Jobert Abiva - all rights reserved.

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Madlum cave, San Miguel Bulacan

Madlum Cave

Madlum cave, San Miguel Bulacan
Here's a good blog on how to get there.
http://www.pinoyadventurista.com/2011/03/climbing-tip-mt-manalmon-how-to-get.html

Mount Manalmon, San Miguel, Bulacan

View the cave in 360 degrees.

Biak Na Bato Cave, San Miguel, Bulacan, Philippines in Philippines

Beautiful Batangas

2012-09-01T05:20:00.000+08:00

Shots taken around Batangas such as Lipa and Santa Maria and Lobo. Enjoy the diverse beauty of Batangas Province!
Photos by Jobert Abiva - all rights reserved

Ambon-ambon waterfalls, Laguna de Bay, Timbangan river and Three Waterfalls Eco-park (Santa Maria)...only 2 hours drive from Manila...fantastic!

For information about Batangas go to the provincial government website.
Click the link to see the history of Batangas.

Ambon-ambon waterfalls - Laurel -Batangas

Three Waterfalls Eco-park (Santa Maria)

Jobert who takes these photos is not a professional photographer; he just happens to travel a lot and he loves to photograph the places he goes. He's allowed me to share his photographic journals on my blog so share the beauty of the Philippines. Enjoy!

The next set of photos were taken at Tingga waterfalls (Batangas city), "tulay na busog" rock formation (Nagtoctoc, Lobo). Fantastic!

Tingga Waterfalls- Batangas

Tingga Waterfalls - Batangas

Enjoy beautiful Batangas!

Digisit Beach- Baler- Aurora

2012-08-30T22:44:00.000+08:00

Information about Baler, Aurora here:

http://www.aurora.ph/baler.html

Other parts of Baler. Waves for surfing and what sunsets!

Sisiman-Mariveles-Bataan

2012-08-30T18:08:00.000+08:00

Sisiman-Mariveles-Bataan 2012

The rugged and steep slopes of Sisiman
Photos by Jobert Abiva

Tabyo River Bagac-Bataan

2012-08-30T16:13:00.000+08:00

Tabyo River Bagac-Bataan - All photos by Jobert Abiva-2012

Information about Bagac, Bataan: http://www.mybataan.com/content/view/75/249

Tabyo River Bagac-Bataan

Limutan Waterfalls Bgy Binukawan Bagac Bataan

2012-08-30T15:05:00.000+08:00

A photo blog featuring the beautiful sights and scenery of the Philippines.

Limutan Waterfalls - Bgy Binukawan, Bagac Bataan

Photos by Jobert Abiva 2012

Apparently quite a hike to get there; about 2 or 3 hours off the beaten track, and also apparently well worth it. Enjoy the beauty of the Philippines!

A Photo Journal

2012-08-30T09:36:00.000+08:00

I created this blog because I have a friend who travels the Philippines extensively and he posts his photos on his Facebook which has a limited audience. Since I am basically a homebody lately, I have been vicariously traveling with him on his journeys through his photos. He has generously given me permission to use his photos to feature the scenic beauty of the Philippines with whoever might stumble upon my blog. Thank you Jobert Abiva!

This is Limutan Waterfalls in Bagac, Bataan

My next post will feature the series of photos of this beautiful area!