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Apart from beautiful romantic comedy lines, we always remember a movie because of its beautiful location. The Philippines is blessed with many beautiful places perfect for a movie location shoot. Here are some of the most memorable movie spots from some of the famous Pinoy romantic comedy movies:
Batanes – Movie
Catching a flight to Batanes is akin to finding a four-leaf clover because going to this island is like going to the Maldives — Its a luxury. Batanes is like a new world, surrounded by some of the most untouched beaches, rolling hills, and golden sand stretching for miles.
This is why it isn’t surprising that this became the location for a movie starring Iza Calzado and F4 heartthrob Ken Chu. The movie did all the tourism marketing for Batanes, painting the island as one of exclusivity and absolute paradise.
Suddenly It’s Magic in Ilocos
There’s something about the formula of a Filipino gal, a foreign boy, and a fantastic location in the country. This is precisely the formula used in the movie Suddenly It’s Magic – but of course, using an entirely different storyline.
Top-billed by Erich Gonzales and Mario Maurer, the movie features the amazing Paoay Church in Ilocos Norte. Needless to say, it’s a very awe-inspiring movie – not just because of the fantastic sites featured and the love story between the Filipina and the Thai.
Baler
Another movie named after the location it was shot in, Baler, offers a bit of a twist in the time continuum. For one thing, it’s a historical romance starring Jericho Rosales and Anne Curtis. Baler was chosen because it looked like it existed in a time capsule.
We’re not talking about Vigan here – another attraction famous for its old-school charm – but an area that’s a bit closer to nature. Each shot features a different side of nature with forests that stretch out as far as the eye can see. It’s really a different experience than modern cities today.
That Thing Called Tadhana in Sagada
The latest flick that called attention to the beauty of the Philippines, That Thing Called Tadhana, actually bumped the number of tourists visiting Baguio, Sagada, and Benguet.
The place you really want to catch would-be Mount Kiltepan, where Mace screamed out her frustrations to the world. Of course, everything else is a sight worth seeing, but that’s up to you!
Also Read: Top 5 Places in That Thing Called Tadhana Movie
Close to You
It’s John Lloyd, Bea Alonzo, and Sam Milby’s love triangle featuring three of the most unique locations in the Philippines. With some of the top artists in the industry today, you just know that Close To You will be an excellent watch – but the setting for the movie makes it even more so. Oddly enough, the sites seen here are from different spots in the country. There’s the Chocolate Hills from Bohol, the Loboc River – also from Bohol, and shots of Davao and Dumaguete.
Of course, if we talk about maps and movies, it would be a crime to ignore locations featured in Hollywood films, no less. A good example would be Bourne Legacy, which used Manila’s street well for its infamous chase scene. Or perhaps that last scene in the same movie, using the clean waters of El Nido, Palawan. Make sure to check those out too – but try to skip the streets of Manila since you won’t get much there!
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