Top 10 Recommended Summer Destinations in the Philippines with Cool Climate

Coolest towns in the Philippines? Where?

Where to find the coldest places in the Philippines where you could feel winter in the tropics? Check this list of coldest places in the Philippines where you could escape the sweltering heat of summer.

As a tropical country, the Philippines usually enjoys a sunny climate all throughout the year. It's hot, yes, during summer months, but that doesn't mean that there are no cool places (as in, literally cool) in the Philippines for you to enjoy. If you wish to escape the rising temperature in the metropolis, here are some of the places I've been to with cool climate that you may want to consider for a visit this summer. Let's say, this is my most recommended summer destinations in the Philippines with cool climate. Enjoy!

Awesome Pasalubong Ideas in Cebu Pacific’s Local Destinations

It is natural for us Filipinos to be thoughtful and always eager to share to our loved ones the joy of our travels. That is why, aside from great memories and awesome photos of our travels, we always want to bring home "something" from that memorable trips we had. Travelers often find it easy to load up on the usual and common "pasalubongs," like ref magnets of tourist destinations or key chains with the name of the city in cursive font. But that has always been the "usual pasalubong," that someone might already given to an office-mate, a friend or relative.

15 Wondrous Waterfalls In The Philippines You'll Want To See Before You Die (Part 1)

Our country is gifted with a lot waterfalls that will certainly take your breath away. Are you ready to be blown away by the Philippine's most scenic and dramatic waterfalls? Here's the first part of the 15 of my most favorite waterfalls in the Philippines that you should visit before you die.

Bukidnon - Quickie Hike to the Provincial Tree Park

We woke up early on our 3rd and final day in Malaybalay City for a scheduled trek to the Bukidnon Provicial Tree Park. Located at the rear side of the provincial capitol grounds, we took a 10-minute tricycle ride to the jump-off point; fare is 8 pesos each. The tree park is a small hill also known as "Two-Tree Hill" because of the two tall trees at the top which can be seen from below. But due to the recent typhoon that passed by the city, only one tree remained at the peak.

Bukidnon - Hiking and Waterfalls Hopping at The Center for Ecological Development and Recreation (CEDAR)

After the street dancing and ground performances of the tribes at the Kaamulan Festival 2013, we had lunch and then proceeded to "The Center for Ecological Development and Recreation (CEDAR)" located in Impalutao, in the town of Impasug-ong. I'm clueless as to what to see there; my friends just told me that there would be hiking and waterfalls. So we go... From Malaybalay City, we hired a multicab that brought us to CEDAR.

Bukidnon: Kaamulan Festival 2013 Street Dancing Competition, "A Celebration of Bukidnon's Rich Indigenous Culture and Tradition"

"Kaamulan" is annual festival held in Malaybalay City to celebrate the 7 tribes that originally inhibit the province of Bukidnon. One of the highlights of the festival happened last March 2, 2013 with the street-dancing competition held at the main streets of Malaybalay City. This year, it was was participated by 6 municipalities and 2 cities of Bukidnon, namely Pangantucan, Talakag, Dangcagan, Damulog, Kitaotao, Don Carlos, Valencia and Malaybalay.

Pinoy Festivals: Bukidnon's Kaamulan Festival 2013 Schedule of Events

A much-awaited regional festival in Northern Mindanao, the Kaamulan Festival is a celebration of culture and tradition of the ethnic tribal groups in the province of Bukidnon. Annually held in Malaybalay City, one of this year's festival highlights falls on March 2, 2013 with the street dancing competition of different ethnic tribal groups.

TRAVEL GUIDE : 3-day Northern Mindanao Adventure : Summary, Itinerary and Expenses

This Northern Mindanao Solo Adventure is a series of blog posts during my visit to the provinces of Misamis Oriental, Camiguin and Bukidnon last August 6-8, 2011. To date, these provinces are the 31st, 32nd and 33rd provinces on my list. Also, this is my 7th solo trip and my first time to set foot in Northern Mindanao.

Travel Guide : Bukidnon - How To Get There, Things To Do, Tourist Spots and Attractions, Accommodations, Transportation, Itinerary and Contact Details

This travel guide will provide you with basic information on how to get there, things to do, where to stay, suggested itinerary and estimated budget that will help you plan your visit to Bukidnon.

HOW TO GET THERE

From Cagayan de Oro City to Dahilayan Adventure Park
Go to Agora Market Terminal, take a Van bound for Camp Phillips (60 PHP), travel time is about an hour. Hire a habal-habal (300 PHP) that will take you to the adventure park, travel time is about 30 minutes. Click here to know how I got to the adventure park.

From Camp Phillips to Cagayan de Oro City
There are vans in Camp Phillips that will take you to Cagayan de Oro. Look for it at the transport terminal where you hired a habal-habal. Fare is 60 pesos and travel time is about an hour.

To Malaybalay City
Via Davao City: Take a bus bound for Cagayan de Oro City at Ecoland Integrated Bus Terminal, buses leave almost every hour. Travel time is 4-5 hours and fare is around 320 pesos (air-conditioned).

Via Cagayan de Oro City: Take bus bound for Valencia or Davao City at Agora Bus Terminal. The bus passes by Malaybalay City. Travel time is around 2-3 hours and fare is 135.00 pesos.

Bukidnon - Stunned by Manolo Fortich's Pineapple Plantations

The climate in Manolo Fortich is characterized by moderate dry season with average rainfall, very ideal for the cultivation of pineapples. It is for this reason that a huge company such as Del Monte put up their plantation in the province of Bukidnon. Considered as the biggest pineapple plantation in the Far East, it is one of the major attractions in this northern part of the province. Only 40 minutes away from the bustling commercial center of Cagayan de Oro City, one can enjoy a great view of Mt. Kitanglad along with vast tracks of pineapple-laden lands of Del Monte Philippines Incorporated.

Bukidnon - I Survived the Asia's Longest Dual Zipline at Dahilayan Adventure Park

Dahilayan Adventure Park is at 4,700 feet above sea level and is located in Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon. Just about 40 kilometers away from Cagayan de Oro city proper, you'll get to fly like Superman and experience the Asia's Longest Dual Zipline.

Bukidnon - In Transit : Cagayan De Oro to Dahilayan Adventure Park

It's day 3 of my Solo Northern Mindanao Adventure! And I'm going to try the zip lines at Dahilayan Adventure Park. Woohoo! I woke early to catch the first trip to Libona, Bukidnon. These jeepneys pass by Camp Phillips in the town of Manolo Fortich - the jump-off point for Dahilayan Adventure Park. From my hostel, I took a cab going to Gusa terminal (PHP 70) where jeepneys bound for Libona are stationed. I arrived an hour ahead of the first trip which is at 6:30 AM. So to kill some time, I had coffee and some biscuits for breakfast in a nearby eatery.