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Philippines

Republic of the Philippines

CapitalManila
RegionSouth-Eastern Asia
CurrencyPHP
Official languagesEnglish, Filipino
Access to the seaYes
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Bangaan village set among rice terraces in Ifugao.
Philippines · City or town

Banaue

Banaue is a reference point for approaching Ifugao’s agricultural landscapes. Batad and Bangaan, two UNESCO-inscribed groups, are within its municipality; nearby viewpoints offer a visual introduction but are not a substitute for walking through those sites.

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Amphitheatre-shaped rice terraces surrounding Batad village in Ifugao.
Philippines · City or town

Batad

Batad, in Banaue, is an Ifugao village at the base of a semicircular bowl of rice terraces. Walking through the agricultural landscape offers a close view of its scale, but involves steep descents and climbs on stone steps.

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Hungduan
Philippines · City or town

Hungduan

Hungduan is one of the municipalities associated with the Ifugao rice-terrace clusters included in the UNESCO inscription. The article describes its terrace pattern as resembling a spider web.

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Kiangan
Philippines · City or town

Kiangan

Kiangan adds historical and museum context to a visit to Ifugao. The National Museum Cordillera is located within the Kiangan Memorial Shrine grounds and holds objects related to Ifugao material culture.

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Urban view of Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
Philippines · City or town

Manila

Manila is the capital of the Philippines and is located in the National Capital Region. Available information establishes its administrative context but does not describe attractions or confirm current services.

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Puerto Princesa
Philippines · City or town

Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa, in Mimaropa, is the departure point for liveaboard boats carrying visitors to Tubbataha. The trip lasts for the entire stay and is not a day excursion.

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Sulu Sea
Philippines · Region or area

Sulu Sea

The Sulu Sea is identified as the remote marine setting of Tubbataha. The source describes access to that area by authorized liveaboard boats.

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Reef fish above coral on an underwater wall in Tubbataha.
Philippines · Region or area

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a remote marine area in the Sulu Sea, with two atolls, Jessie Beazley Reef, and open water. Visits are aboard an authorized liveaboard; the trip requires planning, diving experience, and respect for conservation rules.

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