Discover Philippines : Trivia - Jeepney #2

The exotic jeepney is the Filipino version of the jitney, the taxi/minibus that travels along a fixed route, found in many countries.

Golf: Forest Hills Golf and Country Club

FOREST HILLS GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB (Cogeo, Antipolo City)
Tel. No. (02) 651-2240/2298
With a 74.7 course rating, this course characterized by rolling terrain at the front nine and a moderately hilly back nine, poses many possible difficulties for the average golfer.

Discover Philippines: Trivia - Marine Turtles

Of the eight species of marine turtles worldwide, five are reported to be found in the Philippines: the Green Turtle, Hawkbill, Leatherback, Olive Ridley, and Loggerhead.

Golf: Eastridge Golf Course (Binangonan, Rizal)

EASTRIDGE GOLF COURSE (Binangonan, Rizal)
Tel. No. (02) 651-2240/2298
Two man-made lagoons, one in the front nine spanning 1.3 hectares and the other at the back nine at 2.3 hectares, are the most distinct features of this 80-hectare 18-hole par 72 course.

Discover Philippines: Trivia - Coral Species

Of the 500 known coral species in the world, 488 are found in the Philippines.

Golf: Club Intramuros (Intramuros, Manila)

CLUB INTRAMUROS (Intramuros, Manila)
Tel. No. (02) 527-2887/6612
Try a superb round of night golf amidst the historic walled city of Manila. It is simply a par 66 course but it can be a real test of your short game, with water or out-of-bounds or both, in nearly every hole.

Discover Philippines: Trivia - Glory of the Sea

There are 12,000 or so species of seashells in the Philippines. The Conus Gloriamaris or "Glory of the Sea" is the rarest and most expensive in the world.

Golf: Canlubang Golf and Country Club (Canlubang, Laguna)

CANLUBANG GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB (Canlubang, Laguna)
Tel. No. (049) 549-1362/1363
This 36-hole complex is the largest in the Philippines, masterfully designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. The North course is a championship layout with a rating of 72.4 while the South course also features ravines, a bit of sand traps, and other challenges.