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Which Visayas tourist spot is known as a favorite destination for celebrities and tourists and is located in Malay, Aklan?
Which Visayas tourist spot is known as a favorite destination for celebrities and tourists and is located in Malay, Aklan?
- Boracay (correct)
- Camotes Island
- Bantayan Island
- Pescador Island
What geological event is believed to have caused the creation of Lake Balanan?
What geological event is believed to have caused the creation of Lake Balanan?
- A volcanic eruption
- A tsunami
- An earthquake (correct)
- A landslide
Pescador Island is most known for what?
Pescador Island is most known for what?
- Ancient ruins
- Lush rainforests
- Unique rock formations
- The Sardine Run (correct)
What causes the Chocolate Hills to turn brown during the summer months?
What causes the Chocolate Hills to turn brown during the summer months?
Which island in Visayas is well known for its powdery white sand beaches and is located in Cebu?
Which island in Visayas is well known for its powdery white sand beaches and is located in Cebu?
What cultural aspect attracts many tourists and visitors to the Cebu Taoist Temple?
What cultural aspect attracts many tourists and visitors to the Cebu Taoist Temple?
Which of the following best describes Camotes Islands?
Which of the following best describes Camotes Islands?
Which of the following is a notable feature of Panglao Island?
Which of the following is a notable feature of Panglao Island?
What does Magellan's Cross symbolize?
What does Magellan's Cross symbolize?
Why is the Lapu-Lapu Monument significant to Filipinos?
Why is the Lapu-Lapu Monument significant to Filipinos?
What is the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu known for?
What is the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu known for?
What historical event does the Blood Compact Monument represent?
What historical event does the Blood Compact Monument represent?
The MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park in Leyte commemorates what event?
The MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park in Leyte commemorates what event?
If you're a celebrity looking for a popular hangout spot in Visayas, which destination would be your best bet?
If you're a celebrity looking for a popular hangout spot in Visayas, which destination would be your best bet?
Considering the geographical features of Lake Balanan, what recreational activity might be most suitable there?
Considering the geographical features of Lake Balanan, what recreational activity might be most suitable there?
If you were planning a trip to witness the Sardine Run, which island would you visit?
If you were planning a trip to witness the Sardine Run, which island would you visit?
What would be the primary attraction for a visitor coming to Bantayan Island?
What would be the primary attraction for a visitor coming to Bantayan Island?
If someone is interested in Taoism and wants to explore its cultural representation in Visayas, which location would best suit their interests?
If someone is interested in Taoism and wants to explore its cultural representation in Visayas, which location would best suit their interests?
For history enthusiasts interested in the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which site would offer a direct connection to the events of that era?
For history enthusiasts interested in the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which site would offer a direct connection to the events of that era?
Considering the historical significance of the Blood Compact Monument, what values does it primarily symbolize?
Considering the historical significance of the Blood Compact Monument, what values does it primarily symbolize?
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Bantayan Island
Bantayan Island
A popular tourist destination in Visayas, known for its powdery white sand beach, located in Cebu, Philippines.
Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu
Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu
A famous church and the oldest church in the Philippines, located in Visayas.
Camotes Islands
Camotes Islands
A group of islands in the Camotes Sea with clean and unspoiled beaches, a great destination for beach adventures in Visayas.
Chocolate Hills
Chocolate Hills
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Cebu Taoist Temple
Cebu Taoist Temple
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Lapu-Lapu Monument
Lapu-Lapu Monument
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MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park
MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park
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Magellan's Cross
Magellan's Cross
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Panglao Island
Panglao Island
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Pescador Island
Pescador Island
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Boracay
Boracay
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Lake Balanan
Lake Balanan
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Blood Compact Monument
Blood Compact Monument
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Study Notes
Beautiful Spots
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Boracay is the most visited tourist spot in Visayas.
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It is a famous hangout for celebrities and tourists, located in Malay, Aklan.
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Lake Balanan came into existence due to a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in 1925.
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Surrounded by forest, it is a perfect spot for relaxation and fresh air, situated in Siaton, Negros Oriental.
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Pescador Island is a beautiful island in Visayas.
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It is home to thousands of sardines known as "The Sardine Run of Pescador Island", located in Moalboal, Cebu.
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Chocolate Hills consists of many chocolate-like hills.
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Covered with grass, during summer the hills dry and turn brown, located in Bohol.
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Bantayan Island is a famous tourist destination in Visayas.
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It is known for its powdery white sand beach and is located in Cebu.
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Cebu Taoist Temple is a highly visited tourist spot in Visayas.
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It has 81 steps, representing the 81 chapters in Taoism scriptures; visitors climb to learn their fortune from fortune sticks.
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Camotes Island is a top destination in Visayas for beach adventures.
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Camotes Islands consist of a group of islands in the Camotes Sea with clean and unspoiled beaches.
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Panglao Island, located southwest of Bohol, is considered a top summer destination in Bohol.
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It offers white sand beaches and great dive sites.
Historical Places and Landmarks
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Magellan’s Cross is a wooden cross placed by Ferdinand Magellan upon arriving in the Philippines in 1521.
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It marks the site where the first Filipinos were baptized as Christians and is now housed in a small chapel for protection.
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The Lapu-Lapu Monument honors Datu Lapu-Lapu.
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He was a Filipino hero who fought against Magellan in the Battle of Mactan in 1521.
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The statue depicts him holding a sword and shield, symbolizing the bravery of Filipinos in defending their land.
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Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu is an oldest church in the Philippines. -The inspiration for the name originates from the mystical story of Santo Nino.
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The Santo Nino untouched by fire when the spaniards burnt the barangays.
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The Blood Compact Monument commemorates a historic event in 1565.
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Miguel López de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna created a peace agreement by drinking wine mixed with blood.
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The act symbolized friendship between Filipinos and Spaniards.
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The MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park is a protected area in the Philippines.
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It commemorates the historic landing of General Douglas MacArthur in Leyte.
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