It has always been a mystery to me why the province of Compostela Valley changed its name a few years ago. On December 2019, a plebiscite ratified the law that proposed to rename it to Davao de Oro. When I got the chance to visit the province recently, I finally got to learn why. As…
Tag: Mindanao
Exploring SIMUNUL: The Cradle of Islam in the Philippines
Have you ever wondered how Islam came into our country? Wonder no more. An Arab missionary came to the island of Simunul in the wonderful province of Tawi-Tawi centuries ago, and from there, Islam has finally planted its roots in the country . In this blog, I’m going to present what you can do in…
Exploring South Cotabato and Maguindanao: Lake Sebu, Seven Waterfalls, Pink Mosque and more
The island of Mindanao has a lot of natural wonders and man-made structures to offer to travelers. Already mentioned in this blog are the largest mosque in the Philippines and one of the most beautiful waterfalls anyone will ever see, which are both located in Region 12 or Soccsksargen. Another province in Region 12 that is…
Exploring Cotabato City!
Going to Cotabato City marks my third time to set foot in Mindanao. I have been to Davao twice before, making Cotabato City the second place I have visited there. Needless to say, I was more than excited and exhilarated because this trip is again something new. My trip to Cotabato City was actually a…
K.O. the Explorer 