Filipinas Beauty: August 2013

White Beach, Puerto Galera, Philippines

Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro

Puerto Galera is the northwestern most municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. It is located at the southwestern end of the Isla Verde Passage, about 130 kilometers (81 mi) south of Manila. Sun and sea lovers will discover the widespread coastline, the open stretches of white sand beaches and the invitingly glistening clear waters quite appealing. Awarded as one of "The Most Beautiful Bay In The World", Puerto Galera promises the swiftest travel, heaps of enjoyment for the entire family and a wealth of nature for all. Puerto Galera, coined from "Port of Galleons", offers delightful discoveries for the traveler. Adventure, recreation, and leisure are ever-present. It features lush land and seascapes, and a place where the familiar charm and hospitality of the Filipinos are particularly heard and felt – a very accommodating ambience that makes one feel welcome. More than just relaxing on the beach and basking in the sun in front of one of Puerto Galera's resorts, there are a number of activities and adventures in store for you in Puerto Galera. LINK

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Ex-Bubble Gang Cast Diana Zubiri

Diana Zubiri

Rosemarie Joy Garcia, better known by her stage name Diana Zubiri (born April 15, 1985 in Bulacan, Philippines), is a Filipina actress. She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15 years after applying for a work in Japan. She then started on sexy roles on various films by Seiko. In October 2002, Zubiri became widely known in the Philippines after posing on the top of the EDSA-Shaw flyover in Mandaluyong City, wearing only a two-piece bikini. That photoshoot for FHM Philippines sparked controversy and prompted the Mayor of the City, Benhur Abalos, to file charges against Zubiri and FHM but it was later withdrawn after an apology. In 2005, Zubiri slowly departed on sexy films and proceeded to become a TV actress in GMA Network. One of her notable roles was portraying Divina in the drama series Linlang and Danaya in the Encantadia fantasy series. She was also a regular cast in the sketch-comedy program, Bubble Gang and starred on drama series like Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita and Danny Zialcita's Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?.

The Hundred Islands National Park, Philippines

Hundred Islands in Alaminos, Pangasinan

The Hundred Islands is a national park in the Philippines. The protected area is located in the city of Alaminos, in the province of Pangasinan in northern Philippines. The islands, totaling 124 at low tide and 123 at high tide, are scattered in Lingayen Gulf covering an area of 16.76 square kilometres (6.47 sq mi). Only three of them have been developed for tourism: Governor Island, Quezon Island, and Children's Island. The Lucap wharf in Alaminos, the entrance to the National Park, is about 240 kilometres (150 mi) north of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. The islands are believed to be about two million years old. They are actually ancient corals that extend well inland, in an area previously comprising the seabed of an ancient sea. The lowering of the sea level have exposed them to the surface. The peculiar "mushroom-like" shapes of some of the islands were caused by the eroding action of the ocean waves.