Name: Minalungao Park

Category: Man-made
Location: Nueva Ecija
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Historical Attractions
Aguinaldo Shrine and Museum
The town of Kawit played an important role in Philippine political history. The proclamation of the
Republic of the Philippines was made in this town in the balcony of the home of General Emilio
Aguinaldo. Now a national shrine, it was in this house where the Philippine flag was first unfurled.
Emilio Aguinaldo 
became the first president of the Philippine Republic. Philippine independence from Spain was
proclaimed on June 12, 1998. Guided tours offered in the shrine.
Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except Mondays.
Location : Kawit
Direction: : From Manila, take buses for Cavite City from Manila. In Kawit, the shrine is accessible
within the main highway going to Cavite City.
Tips: : 1 to 1 1/2 hours from Manila.
Source of Information: Department of Tourism, Philippines
Battle of Julian Bridge Marker

An old 1859 cannon stands as the lone reminder of a battle that took place long ago between the Spanish
and the Filipino forces. The marker is placed on the cannon while old ammunitions are laid on its concrete
base. The cannon and marker are found near the north side of the bridge where steps briefly descend to
this old emplacement.

Location : Barangay Bayan Luma, Imus

Direction: : From the Imus town proper, take a jeepney or tricycle and head two kilometers down south
until you reach the Marker.

Tips: : 15 to 20 minutes from the town proper.

House of Tirona

The house belonging to an illustrations Caviteños family is well-maintained and was restored to its original
grandeur except for its galvanized roofing. The place has a garden and a marker set within the lot arresting
to notable personalities who once dwelled in this house.

Location : 12 Maestro G. Tirona St., Barangay IV, Imus

Direction: : Buses stationed at Vito Cruz corner Harrison Street depart regular for the one-hour trip to
Kawit. In Kawit jeepneys and tricycles depart for Imus poblacion where the House of Tirona is just a short
walk away.

Tips: : The town is about 1 to 1 1/2 hours drive from Manila. About 15 minutes walk from the poblacion.

Fort San Felipe

Fort San Felipe is an old structure dating back to 1609 when the Spaniards built it to to protect part of the
then growing city. The structure is made of granite blocks with walls approximately 30 feet high. A wide
stairway leads to the top of the fort where a concrete house structure could be found. Naval memorabilia
including antique cannons and cannon balls decorate the lawns.

Location : Sangley Point Naval Base, Cavite City

Direction: : Take a Saulog bus going to Cavite City pasing through Aguinaldo Highway. Tricycles or
jeepneys could then be taken to the place.

Tips: : 1 1/2 hours from Manila

General Artemio Ricarte Marker

A pebble was-out platform encloses the marker made in tribute to the late Gen.Artemio "El Vibora" Ricarte.
Two lamp posts flank the structure.

Location : Poblacion, General Trias

Direction: : To reach the spot, take a General Trias-bound transit bus from Vito Cruz corner Harrison
Street via Aguinaldo Highway, 35 kilometer distance. Tricycles at the town proper could bring you to the
marker of General Ricarte. 

Tips: : 1 1/2 hours from Manila.

Natural attractions

Natural Attractions

Cabag Caves

The place is found at the bottom of the slope which runs down a steep angle to a brook. Lush greenery
surrounds this little valley below where Cabag Cave is found. Inside the cave, an underground river
runs for about 50 meters inward A pool of water is formed immediately off the mouth of the cave which
leads to the brook.

Location : Poblacion 2, Maragondon

Direction: : The cave is about three and a half kilometers from the Silang town proper. Motor vehicles
could reach up to the Barangay Luksuhin proper, then one would walk a kilometer long trail to reach
the site. Jeepneys are available for travel from the Silang Poblacion to the Barangay. Mini-buses in
Baclaran, Metro Manila with an Amadeo-Silang signboard are available for a trip to Silang, Cavite via
the Coastal Road.
 Tips: : 1 to 1 1/2 hours drive from Manila; about 20 minutes' trial to the site.

Source of Information: Department of Tourism, Philippines

Malibiclibic Falls

A valley borders the Malibiclibic Falls, where boulders cut across the middle of the gushing river waters
cascading from the falls. At the far end of the river is the NIA irrigation project. Theother river route nearer
the falls is a large pond which could be viewed from atop one of the boarder hills of the valley. A large pool
of water forms at the base of the falls while coconut trees, shrubs and other greenery flank the sides.

Location : Boarder of the Barangay Lumipa, Gen. Aguinaldo and Magallanes

Direction: : Three routes are available from Manila to the site. One is via Manila-tagaytay-Alfonso Road;
the second is via Manila-Palapala-Trece Martires City-Alfonso Road; the third is via Manila - Bacoor - Tanza
- Naic - Maragondon Road. This, however, is passable only during dry season Glenda Transit travels to Gen.
Aguinaldo via Tagaytay - Baclaran route; Maria Luisa Lines ply the Alfonso via Tagaytay - Baclaran route;
Ortillo Lines takes the Alfonso via Trece Martires - Palapala - Baclaran route. Saulog buses travel from Vito
Cruz, Manila to Maragondon everyday. Jeepneys are available at Alfonso for travel to Gen. Aguinaldo if you
take the Alfonso destination stop. Maragondon likewise has jeepneys which travel by the vicinity of the
barangay road off Municipalities Falls. The Anoang barangay road is a rough passage which stretches for a
kilometer leading to the river which leads to the falls.

Tips: : From Manila, via Tagaytay-Alfonso road Tips: is 2 hours; also 2 hours via Palapa-Trece Martires-
Alfonso road; and 1 1/2 hours through Bacoor.

Balite Falls

Two falls could actually be seen in the area, one of which flows naturally, gushing strong clear water while
the other one is outfitted with pipes and bamboo tubes to aid the flow of the water. The falls converge into
a pool of water with a deep part for adults and a shallow part for children.

Location : Barangay Halng, Amadeo

Direction: : From Baclaran, take a mini-bus bound for Amadeo, Cavite. Balite Falls is about three and a
half kilometers from the Amadeo town proper. Jeepneys could be taken from the town to Banay-banay after
which one has to w walk half a kilometer inward to Barangay Halang to the side fromthe provincial road.
The Barangay Halang road is generally rough though accessible to vehicles during dry season.

Tips: : Approximately 2 hours' drive from Manila.

Ulong Tubig
Ulong Tubig is a pool formed by natural spring water emanating from an adjacent hill. The pool leads to an
irrigation pump which supplies a vast number of rice fields in Carmona. The area is shaded by coconut trees
and other greenery. In the morning, the water appears to be very clear. However, in the afternoon, it
changes to a green hue due to algae disturbed by the swimmers.

Location : Barangay Ulong Tubig, Carmona

Direction: : From Manila, the BLTB buses would pass by the national road in Carmona coming from the
South Super Highway. A road intersection could be found along the national road wherein a smaller road
branches out leading to City land subdivision in Carmona which is adjacent to Barangay Ulong Tubig. Jeeps
or tricycles are available at the said intersection and would be passing by the subdivision. A half kilometer
long road from Cityland, Carmona leads to the attraction.
Tips: : Approximately 45 minutes' drive from Manila.

Religious Attractions

Imus Cathedral

The church is an exponent of old Hispanis architecture and exudes an ambiance conducive to monastic
life and spiritual meditation. The colors have darkened with time, nevertheless, one would not fail to
notice the red colored bricks that make up the arches and walls of the place. Latin inscriptions
accentuate the arches of the church.

Location : Barangay IV, Imus. The place is found in the town proper of Imus fronting the town plaza
near the Municipal Hall.

Direction: : BLTB buses travel daily through the town of Imus from Metro Manila. Tricycles are
available for travel within the town.

Tips: : Tips: is approximately 25 minutes from Manila to the place via the Manila-Cavite Coastal Road.

Silang Catholic Church

The church is large and the altar has intricate designs. There are numerous statues of Christ, Mary, and the
saints of the Catholic Church ensconced within the altars' multi- level wooden platforms with stylized
carvings. Legend goes that the church simply miraculously appeared overnight during the Spanish times.
Others claim that it was created through forced labor instituted by the Spanish colonizers. The church was
said to have been constructed in 1585.

Location : Silang town proper (adjacent the Silang Municipal Hall).

Direction: : From Baclaran, take a mini-bus-bound for Amadeo and get off in Silang.
Tips: : 1 hour and 45 minutes' drive.

General Trias Catholic Church

The Church altar is decorated with many ornately-carved statues of religious Catholic
saints and personas mainly set upon a multi-tiered wooden carved platform. The church dates back to the
Spanish period more than 300 years ago. The altar design is remarkably similar to the Silang Church.

Location : Poblacion, Gen. Trias (fronting the town plaza and municipal hall).

Direction: : The Saulog Transit Inc. buses are serving the route between Vito Cruz, Metro Manila and
General Trias via the Manila-Cavite Coastal Road. 

Tips: : 1 to 1/2 hours' drive from Manila..

Rizal Shrine, Calamba City

Pride of Calamba, Laguna, where Dr. Jose P. Rizal grew up. is a two-storey building that boasts of a
Spanish-vintage architecture where Juan Nakpil was responsible.

Location: Calamba

Direction: To get here, you can take the bus that leaves from Manila for Los Banos or Calamba. From
here, you can take a jeepney to go to the other towns. 

Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery Historical Landmark

The underground cemetery is a circular wall structure, built in 18th century by the Franciscan
Missionaries. The intricately designed wrought iron-gate on the red-tiled walk crosses the grounds
leading straight to the opposite side, where an altar-like structure is located. The tombstones are
embedded on the brick walls of the cemetery. At the crypt of the cemetery, according to history, is
where the Katipuneros plotted against Spanish rule.

Location: Nagcarlan

Direction: Ride a bus to calamba laguna. you could catch the bus at the following stations:

(the buses bear the name green star or hm transport)

1. ayala center makati near landmark

2. kamias quezon city near cubao
3. buendia cor. taft ave. manila

Take the taxi in going to these stations.

then, tell the conductor to drop you off in crossing calamba. ask for directions to the grand terminal, which
is just a really short walk from the bus stop. in the Calamba grand terminal, look for the Cabuyao jeeps.
Shrine of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Founded in 1687. Father Agustin dela Magdalena was the first cura assigned at the Parish. It is originallly
chapel of bamboo and nipa.

Location: Pakil

Homma – Yamashita Shrine Los Baños

Four years of war occupation destroyed many buildings, roads, and bridges in and around Los Baños. In
quick succession, the College of Agriculture becomes a Japanese camp for prisoners of war, an
interment camp for allied nationals, a target of Kempetai punitive measures, and the headquarters of a
secret organization of guerillas.

Location: Los Baños

Direction: To get here, you can take the bus that leaves from Manila for Los Banos or Calamba. From
here, you can take a jeepney to go to the other towns. 

Japanese Garden, Caliraya, Cavinti

A shrine created by the Japanese Government in memory of the many Japanese soldiers who died
during the bloody encounter between the Japanese troops and the Filipino-American troops at the close
of World War II.

Location: Cavinti

Direction: To get here, you can take the bus that leaves from Manila for Los Banos or Calamba. From
here, you can take a jeepney to go to the other towns.