Outdoor Activities
The Philippines' third-world status has limited most people's exposure to the kind of leisure activities that are taken for granted in the West. Facilities are poor and for rural families there are more important considerations than sporting excellence. That said, even the most isolated barangay has some sort of rudimentary basketball court where villagers gather to play in the cool of the late afternoon. Trekking is becoming popular among young professionals, with a number of clubs organizing regular trips up famous peaks such as Mount Apo, Mount  © 2003 by Rough Guides Ltd. as trustee for its Authors. Published by Rough Guides. All rights reserved. Rough Guides name is a trademark of Rough Guides Ltd. Buy the book here!
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Makiling and Mayon Volcano. The best organized clubs include the Association of Philippine Mountaineers (Jules Calagui tel 02/922 5760), PLDT Mountaineering Club (Mike Salalila tel 02/813 7851), or the Metropolitan Mountaineering Society (president Romulo Henson tel 02/890 5136). Caving, rock climbing, kayaking and mountain biking are all developing a respectable following. Surfing is also taking off, with major international competitions held regularly in Siargao, northeast Mindanao.
Your Tips For Philippines
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The Philippinesbob says "A great country"
try our countrywolf says "hope you visit our country. try out our white sand beaches in boracay and in the other visayan islands. or go to palawan - the last frontier, for diving and exploration. visit baguio, banaue and vigan in the north of luzon. i wouldnt recommend the island of mindanao, though.
just like visiting any other asian country, just use your common sense and dont trust strangers so easily, and you will be safe.
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be yourself...mac says "first of all in visiting the Philippine Islands, you must be YOURSELF...dont pretend that you understand us Filipinos...ask us if you want to know why we do this and why we do that...it really helps when you ask...visit us right now...God bless!mail me...mcreynanyting@yahoo.com...kip in touch!"
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panagbenga 2006noemi says " come and visit baguio citythe summer capital of the
philippines.
come feel the cold wind embrace you as everyone
witness the different kind of float and street dancings
ande many more.............."
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