Mesmerizing Mati making waves
by Jims Vincent Capuno “I do not regret having gone to the town,” says Dr. Dante Comedido. “The trip was worth it.” Armand...
Saving tourist destinations via ecotourism
What do Batanes Islands, Subic Bay in Zambales, Mayon Volcano in Bicol, Chocolate Hills in Bohol, Sohoton National Park in Samar, Mount Kitanglad in...
Compostela Valley: Province of natural wonders
Despite what you may have read in newspapers and seen on your television sets, Compostela Valley – more popularly known as Comval – is...
Kidapawan: City of fruits, highland springs
by Jims Vincent Capuno Name any exotic fruit and Kidapawan City is most likely to have it: delectable durian, medicinal mangosteen, mouth-watering marang,...
Davao City: Eco-tourists’ dream come true
by Jims Vincent Capuno Davao City evokes in one’s mind delectable fruits (the pungent durian, antioxidants-laden mangosteen, sweet seedless pomelo, and tasty banana),...
Heaven and hell in Haven’s Peak
by Jims Vincent Capuno If Haven’s Peak Highland Resort in Maragusan, Compostela Valley can be compared to a fruit, then durian would be...
Alluring Tagum rediscovered
by Jims Vincent Capuno If one travels from Davao City to the cities of Butuan or Mati, one have to go through Tagum...
Samal Island: Life is a beach (and more)
by Jims Vincent Capuno There is absolutely nothing like the Samal group of islands, an archipelago consisting of nine islands which stretch over...
Maragusan: ‘Sucha’ cool place
"Maragusan is such a cold place, just like Baguio and Tagaytay.”... “There are so many beautiful and exotic spots to visit.”...”There are so many...
There’s more to the island than volcanoes
by Jims Vincent Capuno The name “Camiguin” is derived from the native word kamagong, a tree of the Ebony family that thrives near...