Most Captivating Instagram Images Of Every Philippine Provinces Part 8

The Philippines, Pearl of the Orient, literally has 7,106 islands and 7,106 beautiful reasons to greet and welcome everyone. One can describe the country in countless of ways but these stunning visuals will convince anyone to start making their bucket lists and head their way to the following destinations.

Much has been said of other countries most especially the most popular tourist destinations in Asia like China, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and Korea but only a few heard of the priceless and timeless beauty of the Philippines which was also one of the less promoted destinations around the world.

A lot of people are saying that the country is always marred by violence, terrorism, crimes, rampant corruption and gives them the impression that the country is dirty and untidy, very hot and humid with lots of social, political and environmental problems as sensationalized and exaggerated by the news let alone few campaigns and marketing discouraging the tourist arrivals although what is really within the country belies all of those and quite the exact opposite for the most part.

These 81 provinces of this country proves to anyone that this country is really an underrated gem of the Orient.

These pictures taken by Instagram users both amateurs and professionals best represent each of the 81 provinces of the Philippines. To view the rest of their photos, you can click their highlighted Instagram accounts and for additional info and details. Get ready to pack your bag as we show you a series of images from broad north to the deep south and from the vastness of the Pacific coasts to the magnificent side on the west.


This is the eight part of eight series.

Southern Leyte

The wonderful shades of blue as portrayed in this photo by @shankyren shows us the stunning effects of the aquatic side of Southern Leyte. 

The ever sentimental @bbhebakukang is emotional over things she posted in her 98 images and doing so in this rocked edges of Hinundayan shores smartly captured the sentimentality of Southern Leyte.

Sultan Kudarat

With the Marquez Hot and Cold springs of the Esperanza town perfectly shot by @paopy09 shows us the best of both worlds in this province.

The official account of @atirehiyondose shows us the bounty of both green thumbs and farm produce in this region as well as their busy lifestyle in their arable land but also highlights the breezy heights of this province with their Sitio Little Baguio in Bagumbayan.

Sulu

Wanderlust @aljonjuljani tells about his life and travel in 97 images in different places and situation but he still has fond memories and vivid picture of his native Sulu which he captured full of emotions.

The symbol of royalty and regal beauty of this province which is perfectly represented by this majestic mosque by the Jolo coast taken by @ravin716 .

Surigao del Norte

The amiable atmosphere of this Club Tara in Sohoton Cove of Bucas Grande Island greeted @tomfidelino on his visit warmly welcomes everyone to this lovely province. 

@harumscarum21 travels to the surfing mecca of the country to enjoy these huge waves of Siargao as it builds up through the rough coast of this province.

Surigao del Sur

The great outdoors of Mindanao never runs out of splendid, alluring natural wonders and the astounding photos by @igreposter_xx of beautiful places on Earth which includes this Tinuy-an Falls of this province touted as the "Niagara Falls of the Philippines" gives us an understanding of the overwhelming grace and elegance of Surigao del Sur. 

This province is truly bewitching as it is bewildering as @sonhotropic pictures this enchanted river of Tinuy-an. It's 34 beautiful images on his site but this one puzzled him because of its underlying mystery such as the undertone of this province.

Tarlac

This defining image of @xavierzb captures the pulsating colors of this farming province with vast tracts of lands for various plantations. 

@supermanuel03 never forgot to look back in the past in his photo of the Capas National Shrine commemorating the infamous Death March which started in Bataan and ended in this province resulting to thousands of casualties and hapless surviving soldier recalls us the dark past of the province we should learn from and whose resilience despite the challenges of the present and future we should be inspired from.

Tawi-Tawi

The skillful hands of @djandee12 made sure that this aeriel view of the island and Bongao peak never skip his collection of 482 images and counting and a living testament that there's an endless story even in the farthest and southernmost remote province of Tawi-Tawi.

With the floating village houses on stilts, @ginggayhontiveros features this southernmost province with utmost reverence to the simple serene ambiance evokes the quiet laidback lifestyle of the Badjaos.

Zambales

This province of beautiful peace-loving people of hardwork, resilience and creativity is reflected in this photo of @goldwinsixteen capturing the jaw dropping scenery and beauty of this dormant Mount Pinatubo volcano crater lake. This volcano last erupted in 1991 which took the lives of hundreds of people is sacred among the Aetas, the ethnic group of people who were the original inhabitants of the area. 

This province has a stunning panorama of picturesque landscape and blessed with bounties of nature is perfect location for pleasure seekers and make Subic the perfect spot for both business and leisure and on one of his vacation, @uyedelros took this shot of this eye candy Subic Yacht Club showcasing us the richness and fortune of this city and province.

Zamboanga del Norte

This Rizal Shrine in Dapitan posted on Instagram by @klccrisostomo is the replica of the original house of the national hero who was exiled in this lonely but idyllic town tells us the rich past of this former Spanish colony. A trace of Spanish influence is manifested in their language Chavacano, Spanish-based creole language spoken by most residents making them the only Spanish speaking creole in Asia. 

Another side of this historically rich province posted by @langyawtravel is this Situbo Falls in Barangay Galingon, Tampilisan ostentatiously cascading the rich natural wonders in Zamboanga peninsula.

Zamboanga del Sur

By giving us these vintas sailing through the coast on a sunset, @eiamhere gave us a colorful spectrum of Zamboanga del Sur on a never ending horizon. 

@OfficialPagadianon is the official account of Pagadian City community with just a few images of its people and places that tells a lot of their beloved hometown features this winding road sloping towards the stunning Illana Bay vividly displaying the people's creativity and ingenuity in this part of Zamboanga. I say check out more photos of Pagadian City's avenue on Instagram and Google search.

Zamboanga Sibugay

The rejuvenating tranquility of this island province is best captured by @eazytraveler of Buluan Islands telling everyone to get to know this interesting province of the region. He has amassed 1428 collection of images from his visit of all 81 provinces of the Philippines and all 11 Southeast Asian countries. 

One of the provinces that amazes @yolynne who captured this imposing obelisk standing on Ipil rotunda is the very symbol of this province with the engraving in front about ancient Filipino alphabet with a clock below it and on the side is the engraving of how people lived before is something deep and meaningful for the people here who inherit and inspired by the virtues of the people of the past. By giving us this obelisk, you gave us Zamboanga Sibugay.

Most Captivating Instagram Images Of Every Philippine Provinces Part 7

The Philippines, Pearl of the Orient, literally has 7,106 islands and 7,106 beautiful reasons to greet and welcome everyone. One can describe the country in countless of ways but these stunning visuals will convince anyone to start making their bucket lists and head their way to the following destinations.

Much has been said of other countries most especially the most popular tourist destinations in Asia like China, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and Korea but only a few heard of the priceless and timeless beauty of the Philippines which was also one of the less promoted destinations around the world.

A lot of people are saying that the country is always marred by violence, terrorism, crimes, rampant corruption and gives them the impression that the country is dirty and untidy, very hot and humid with lots of social, political and environmental problems as sensationalized and exaggerated by the news let alone few campaigns and marketing discouraging the tourist arrivals although what is really within the country belies all of those and quite the exact opposite for the most part.

These 81 provinces of this country proves to anyone that this country is really an underrated gem of the Orient.

These pictures taken by Instagram users both amateurs and professionals best represent each of the 81 provinces of the Philippines. To view the rest of their photos, you can click their highlighted Instagram accounts and for additional info and details. Get ready to pack your bag as we show you a series of images from broad north to the deep south and from the vastness of the Pacific coasts to the magnificent side on the west.


This is the seventh part of eight series.

Pangasinan

The milkfish capital of the nations which harvest the most milkfish show us there are more places to see than their tasty food.

This photo alone of @lene_aycardo and here family in front of Our Lady of Manoag shows the deep connection of the people to God and their strong faith also roots from their strong foundation and loyalty to their amazing province.

Just like @careless_artist who counts the correct number of islets the Hundred Islands has. It also gives us more than hundred reasons to love Pangasinan.

Quezon

The poetic province has lots of tales and sweeping beauty to tell. @dyuntats fell under the spell of this bewildering Balagbag Falls in Real town promises to have an endless of jaw dropping gift of nature in this Southern Luzon province. 

The festive mood of this colorful province literally captured by @diazkaye shows how her people fully adorned their houses with ornaments coming from their farm produce or fresh harvest like rice, crops, vegetables, fruits and a lot of others for their Pahiyas Festival as a way of their gratitude of bounty harvest to their patron saint, Isidore the Laborer also known as Isidore the Farmer.

Quirino

Don't undermine the natural wonders of this peaceful province as they have something to boast and show to anyone.

@igerscagayanvalley is the official Instagram community of Cagayan Valley region with its collection of 269 images and counting from both guests and residents. The site successfully capture the different sides of that region and from its every corner from roads to trails and even houses such as this one by @phfirstofficial photo of Pensal Falls in Aglipay telling us this province is alive and kicking but most of all fun.

The rolling hills could easily pass as the location for different romantic scenes in both film and television telling us how romantic and lovely Quirino is which captured the heart of the romantic lensman @nathaniel0603

Rizal

Another beautiful province in the Southern Tagalog region is this charming Rizal. It is so lovely there that real properties are emerging there so fast.

The province is so interesting so much fun that @dongtheexplorer enjoys the quirky side of Rizal by watching these giant paper mache of Higantes Festival held annually in the town of Angono.

An adventure seeker himself, @hamelcarnoleal took this photo of Montalban gorge and Wawa River for the edgy and sharp depiction of Rizal province full of surprises.

Romblon

Just the on the other side and the alter ego of the famed beach party Boracay Island is this tranquil island province.

For @enaysiey, trekking the Mount Guiting Guiting Natural Park in Sibuyan Island is like scaling the depths of this province. 

@prakash.choudhury probably prefers a quiet island life than its noisy other side that he wants to show this Tablas Island in this province for his family and friends.

Samar

This sweeping province of brave and resilient people has been nurtured by its astounding nature that even the nature lover @earth_mae has been swept off by her feet and took a picture of herself in front of Bangon-Bugtong Falls in Calbayog City. 

If jaw drop is not enough then how about mind blowing photos of @matpacayra showcased on the 85 images of places he visited and this Lulugayan Falls in Calbiga can live up to that description and may well represent the ravishing Samar.

Saranggani

It's more fun in the Philippines and they literally mean it in this province as shown by this photo of @tushinka_tan enjoying herself the paragliding while breathing in the fresh air coming from the breeze of the Saranggani Bay

This southern Mindanao province gained our hearts and attention in this lush coast on the Sunshine Boulevard in Glan and @markxistmark showed us the province we thought it never exists in this nation.

Siquijor

Known as Isla del Fuego (Island of Fire in English) in the old times, this is a mysterious province that belies its undisturbed calm beauty. While it's evidently breath taking, the island when the sun set and engulf it in darkness there comes the shady undertones of the island comes alive. Locals still practice black magic and witchcraft in the island as creepy as it is haunting. No worries though they are harmless unless provoked. 

Thanks to @akingcimafranca for this photo of anito gift items and voodoo dolls replica of what they natives of this province are still using up to this day.

To dispel the notion of taboo practices, @lablee19 who gave us this picturesque image of St. Francis of Assisi Church shows us the faithful, pious side of Siquijor.

Sorsogon

This province is home to the best location for whale shark watching and encounter and the powerful and active Mount Bulusan volcano.

A wonderful treat of @intrimetida takes us closer to the depths of this province by this beautiful encounter of whale sharks in the coastal town of Donsol. 

@nilbertlamata on the other hand relaxes with his family on the cooler side of the province in Subic Island in Matnog

South Cotabato

The home of the T'boli ethnic groups and several other ethnic minorities of this nation is also home to some of this nation's most beautiful landscape. This photo of Lake Holon in T'boli by @karomero showed us the vast expanse of this broad province of highs and lows. 

This province pride of Lake Sebu as perfectly captured by @theamaetan showed us a different dimension not just of this province or particular region but also a different perspective of this nation.

Most Captivating Instagram Images Of Every Philippine Provinces Part 6

The Philippines, Pearl of the Orient, literally has 7,106 islands and 7,106 beautiful reasons to greet and welcome everyone. One can describe the country in countless of ways but these stunning visuals will convince anyone to start making their bucket lists and head their way to the following destinations.

Much has been said of other countries most especially the most popular tourist destinations in Asia like China, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and Korea but only a few heard of the priceless and timeless beauty of the Philippines which was also one of the less promoted destinations around the world.

A lot of people are saying that the country is always marred by violence, terrorism, crimes, rampant corruption and gives them the impression that the country is dirty and untidy, very hot and humid with lots of social, political and environmental problems as sensationalized and exaggerated by the news let alone few campaigns and marketing discouraging the tourist arrivals although what is really within the country belies all of those and quite the exact opposite for the most part.

These 81 provinces of this country proves to anyone that this country is really an underrated gem of the Orient.

These pictures taken by Instagram users both amateurs and professionals best represent each of the 81 provinces of the Philippines. To view the rest of their photos, you can click their highlighted Instagram accounts and for additional info and details. Get ready to pack your bag as we show you a series of images from broad north to the deep south and from the vastness of the Pacific coasts to the magnificent side on the west.

This is the sixth part of eight series.

Mountain Province

The province up north has some of the most interesting history as their ancestors has been rooming this nation for more than a thousand of years already evolving and creating their own culture and system of beliefs including mummification of the dead. 

It is perfectly showed in this picture the kind of ancient practice of burial of Bontoc that they still practice up to this day is this picture of @gibberish.jan of the hanging coffins of Sagada. The position of their coffins tells their status in life - the higher their positions among other coffins the more important, dignified the dead. It is believed that the souls of their departed loved ones would easily reach heaven if they hang their coffins like this. 

Sighting this magnificent Bumod-Ok Falls in Sagada captured by @jerrietelva would easily forget the creepy story of the mountains.

 Negros Occidental

The sugar capital of the country, Negros Occidental has a lot of sweetness, color and beauty to show us about the province. 

This elaborately decorated mask and head dress which got the attention of @time_sayson is just one of the competing entries in the mask making contest of the Masskara Festival in his native Bacolod City. 

@indianojules took a shot of this popular ruins of a once grand mansion in Talisay town makes you more curious about this intriguing province.

Negros Oriental

Home to the first Protestant American university, this picturesque province has the ideal balmy climate, affordable cost of living, and magnificent natural beauty to attract expats to stay here. 

This simple chapel in Bais City taken by @enennavarro gives us a hint to a kind of lifestyle and landscape they have on her dreamy province. 

@camilalhui brings us to the exciting coastlines of this province by taking us to Manjuyod and wants us to feel its white sand bar.

Northern Samar

@jrlomugdang was so enamored by this province and took awhile to visit these jaw dropping rock formations of Biri leaving us the impression of a rock and solid province amidst the mad ravaging giant waves of the Pacific Ocean. 

Northern Samar retains its old charm in this photo by @don_edwardo of the century-old Capul Island Lighthouse

Nueva Ecija

The rice granary of the country has large and wide fields of charm to boost and entice anyone. 

One will be in awe not just by the beautiful people of this province but also by its natural gift like this photo by @efrenreyesph of the floating cottages plying the Minalungao National Park.
 

The array of playful colors mixed up gave life to this field but as well as the life in @rosemarie.pica's hometown

Nueva Vizcaya

@cap10weevil took this shot of the beautiful cathedral of St. Dominic in Bayombong to prove us this is not a sleepy province. 

The splendid Imugan Falls of Santa Fe has left an impression to @visitpilipinas that the province is bursting with explosion of wild nature and majestic landscape

Occidental Mindoro

The province is home to endemic species such as wild tamaraw and Mindoro deer proving that it is blessed with jaw dropping vistas as this sunset photo of Apo Reef Island in Sablayan by @vinvoyage leaving us a footprint of this gifted province that will permanently etched forever. Apo Reef in Occidental Mindoro is world's second largest contiguous coral reef system. Closest thing to visiting Great Barrier Reef. 

Another postcard perfect photo by @visitpilipinas of this Cabra Island Lighthouse in Lubang. Cabra Island is the hometown of a teenage girl between 1966 - 1967 who was said to have done miracles was the inspiration for the 1982 film Himala.

Oriental Mindoro

The colorful pageantry and festivity of Mindoro can be reflected in their religious practices like this giant mask which @tomtorrente took with himself competing for the mask contest of the Moriones Festival, a pageantry during the holy week which mask wearing men with different facial expressions resembling the centurions and re-enacting the story of Saint Longinus, a Roman centurion who was blind in one eye and after receiving a miracle was converted to Christianity. 

The best alternative to the crowded Boracay Island is another beach party Puerto Galera and @tony3891shih showed us another pride of the island fun - the Verde Island.

Palawan

Probably the most beautiful province in the Philippines, Palawan is touted as the last frontier of the nation with its stunning pristine landscape, rugged mountainous coastlines, immaculately clean ocean and diverse wildlife and rich marine life. Proof was this photo by @vijayverghese of the El Nido Resorts on one of his vacation on the island. 

The kind of people and how they value and respect nature is wonderfully showcased by this impression of @photogeographer of the Kayangan Lake, one of the cleanest lake in the world.

Pampanga

Happiness is an understatement in this province home to the giant Christmas lanterns as perfectly shot by @rraye26 to showcase the Christmas capital of his native Pampanga. 

This province really never runs out of fun literally by having this photo by @didocamara of the annual Philippine Hot Air Balloon Festival. A lot of hot air balloon hobbyist coming from different parts of the world participates for this event every year and in recent years, there are lots of interesting shapes for their balloons are featured like houses, animals and cartoon characters.