There’s no better timing for the fourth Philippine Bird Festival than this September, which marks the start of the annual winter migration of birds from mainland China and Japan to tropical countries such as the Philippines.

As birds seek warmer climes, birdwatching hobbyists, conservationists, and eco tourism promoters flock to Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, which, with its diverse birdlife and pristine forests, fits the theme “Aba, Kakaiba!” to a tee.

Inside the Hop-on Hop-off jeepney: A videoke provides entertainment to tourists stuck in traffic.

The Hop-on Hop-off tourist service takes visitors on a tour of Manila’s not-to-miss sights on a 21-seat air-conditioned jeepney, one of the Philippines’ most popular icons.

Accredited by the Department of Tourism, the Hop-on Hop-off offers two packages: a cultural heritage tour of Manila and a shopping and leisure activity in Makati. The unique thing about this tourist service is the videoke, which provides entertainment to passengers who are stuck in traffic.

Myth: You can only go to Batanes once a year.
Fact: You can actually go any time of the year. The locals say January is the best month, as this is when you get witness “winter” in this part of the Philippines.

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