The Lens

Welcome back to the Philippines!

The Philippines is located off the coast of Southeast Asia, consisting of 7, 100+ islands divided into three main areas; Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao. Luzon is the major northern island and site of the country‟s capital – Manila. Visayas is the middle cluster of islands blessed with breath-taking beaches of pristine waters and fine, powdery white and coral-shaded sands. Exotic Mindanao in the south boasts of high mountains and seemingly impenetrable rainforests, home to both Christian and Muslim people.

It is home of some of the world's recognized and must see destinations such as:

Boracay Island, Tubbataha Reefs & Puerto Princesa Underground River in Palawan, and Banaue Rice Terraces in the Northern Mountain Province.

The country is an exciting blend of cultures. There is Indonesian and Malay heritage of its past. Unmistakably are the Chinese and Spanish legacies, decades of American rule as well as constant close contacts with people of other climes and cultures have further enriched the values and lifestyle of the Filipino.