Starting July 29 to August 10, 2009, Intramuros History Town formerly known as WoW Philippines will showcase the Wonders of Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan.

The Department of Tourism will launch tourism promotion that will showcase MIMAROPA Region at Intramuros: History Town Philippines with Secretary Ace Durano and Senator Richard Gordon as the guests of honor on July 28, 2009.

The MIMAROPA region composed of the island provinces of Mindoro Occidental, Mindoro Oriental, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan, with DOT’s Regional Director Louella Jurilla, leads the collaboration of efforts with the Governors, Mayors and tourism business movers to package the elements of an enriching travel experience when visiting the region.

Kayangan Lake, Coron Palawan

Home of the country’s premier adventure destinations, and finalist in the search for the New7Wonders, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, the region has occupied the top slot in the domestic travel market for several decades. Read the full story

Traveling throughout the Philippines’ 7,107 islands has never been easier, thanks to the Road Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) Terminal System (RRTS), a nationwide transport system that continues to be a boon to Philippine tourism and trade.

The RRTS connects various provinces across the islands throughout the Philippines, thus facilitating public access to popular tourist summer destinations such as Boracay, Puerto Galera, Mactan, Panglao Island, Camiguin, Siargao Island, and Dakak. This land-sea linked connection also significantly reduces the cost of travel as travelers can drive and bring their cars aboard RORO-passenger ferries.

DBP Interisland Race Route

Upon reaching the port of destination, the cars can simply “roll-off” the ferry and continue travel via land. Bus liners also offer multiple daily trips across the country, with private van transport available from port to port. RORO-PAX ferries also accept walk-on passengers. Read the full story

Carabao Island

2008 has been a busy year for me but unlike previous years, my out of town trips are fewer this year since I currently have a day job. I was able to visit Boracay and Baguio twice in the past couple of months, I also visited Davao for 2008 Kadayawan Festival, Cebu for the 2008 Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival, Batanes and several destinations here in Luzon.

This weekend, I’ll be flying to Boracay and stay for a night then the next day I’ll be visiting Romblon, particularly Carabao Island in San Jose to discover the different wonders of Romblon. Carabao Island is part of San Jose town located in the southernmost tip of Romblon. The Island is a 15-minute boat ride from the smaller but equally beautiful island of Boracay. The island has the same white-sand beaches and pristine waters that can be found in Boracay but the island offers more relaxed and laid-back atmosphere.

The island is also a divers paradise that offers beautiful unexplored dive spots like Lanas slope, West Wall, Devils Boulder, Gentle Wall, Tunnel Dive, Cathedral Cave, Channel Dive, Cemetery Wall, Village Reef and Lobster Wall. Read the full story