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Penalosa Farms
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Peñalosa Farms is located right at the center of Victorias City, behind a shopping mall. The farm produces certified organic fruits, vegetables and herbs. Peñalosa Farms is an integrated farm thus livestock is part and parcel of the business model. Even with their hogs and chickens, there is no foul odor coming from their farm. Mon uses probiotic feeds to attain optimum growth for his pigs. The pork, chicken and eggs that he produce are hormone and antibiotic-free.
Aside from the farm products, Peñalosa Farms is a destination for farm tourism and training. Guests are often welcomed with native delicacies and a 5-herb tea which contains Ashitaba for improved blood circulation, Taheebo the fat metabolizer, Gotukola the memory enhancer, Peppermint the breath freshener and Calamansi for Vitamin C. These herbs are all grown at Peñalosa Farms. Read More: https://www.experiencenegros.com/penalosa-farms/
Talabong Mangrove Park
Talabong Mangrove Park is a 400-hectare protected mangrove forest which is a natural habitat and nesting place of birds and other wildlife. It is accessible by boat at hight tide and visitors have to walk through a 5,968 split-bamboo boardwalk before reaching the park. Read More: http://dumaguete.homestead.com/bais-city-negros-oriental.html
World War II Museum
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The World War II Museum is lined up of massive World War II antiques. Huge bombs from American and Japanese fleets scattered around. Heavy artillery, ammunitions, grenades, pistols, knives, military accessories including a full-battle uniform. Remains of Japanese officers to include bones, teeth, etc., were being displayed.
Collection includes an antique military compass, water containers, fuel containers, soldier’s radio communication, old coins, antique plates, old typewriters, petromax, cases of coke and pepsi in the 1930’s and 1940’s era.
Porforio Cata-al, the father is part of the guerilla movement during the World War II, wherein US Forces and Filipino guerillas fight against Japanese in 1945. It was after the second world war that Porforio started collecting artifacts.
His son, Felix Cata-al, who was 5 years old then, shared the same passion with his father.
They go exploring in the area of Mt. Talinis, digging tunnels, caves and undergrounds for Mt. Talinis region is known to be the last holdout of the Japanese military, and believing that some Japanese officers brought part of the Yamashita treasure. Much of the loot has never been found and many believe the treasure is still hidden in the area. Read More: https://dumagueteinfo.com/attractions/listing/cata-al-world-war-ii-museum/
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Negros Occidental is Part of Region VI
Negros Occidental – Sugarbowl of the Philippines
Where is Negros Occidental and How to Get There
Popular Tourist Attractions in Negros Occidental
Amazing Beaches in Negros Occidental
Colorful Festivals in Negros Occidental
Fun Activities in Negros Occidental
Negros Occidental Photo Gallery
Negros Occidental Video Collection
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