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Phillipines UNESCO world heritage sites

Cagayan region [capital = Tuguegarao]

Rice Terrace Cluster in Moyayao at N16 46 13.00 E121 3 38.00
The central Mayoyao terrace cluster is characterized by terraces interspersed with traditional farmers' bale (houses) and alang (granaries).

Rice Terrace Cluster in Bangaan at N16 57 49.00 E121 13 19.00
The Bangaan terrace cluster in the municipality of Banaue backdrops a typical Ifugao traditional village.

Rice Terrace Cluster in Batad at N16 55 28.00 E121 3 56.0
The Batad terrace cluster of the municipality of Banaue is nestled in amphitheatre-like semi-circular terraces with a village at its base.

Rice Terrace Cluster in Nagacadan at N16 50 13.00 E120 58 17.00
The Nagacadan terrace cluster in the municipality of Kiangan is a rice terrace cluster manifested in two distinct ascending rows of terraces bisected by a river.

Rice Terrace Cluster in Hungduan (O-ong) at N16 49 60.00 E120 58 0.00
The Hungduan terrace cluster uniquely emerges into a spider web.

Ilocos region [capital = San Fernando]

Church of La Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion in Santa Maria on Burgos Road
The Santa Maria Church is an attraction to both tourists and Catholics in Ilocos Sur. It is not only a reminiscent of the four centuries of Spanish domination of that area but also a unique structure with a diversified architectural design of bricks and mortar. It was built on top of a hill not only as a lookout and a citadel but as a religious center during the early administration of the region by both the friars and soldiers of Spain.

Historic City of Vigan
The traditional Hispanic checkerboard street plan opens up into two adjacent plazas. The Plaza Salcedo is the longer arm of an L-shaped open space, with the Plaza Burgos as the shorter. The two plazas are dominated by the St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Archbishop’s Palace, the City Hall and the Provincial Capitol Building .

Church of San Agustin in Paoay on Marcos Avenue
Paoay church is the Philippines' primary example of a Spanish colonial earthquake baroque architecture dubbed by Alicia Coseteng, an interpretation of the European Baroque adapted to the seismic condition of the country through the use of enormous buttresses on the sides and back of the building. The adaptive reuse of baroque style against earthquake is developed since many destructive earthquakes destroyed earlier churches in the country. Javanese architecture reminiscent of Borobudur of Java can also be seen on the church walls and fassade.

National Capital region [capital = Manila]

Church of the Immaculate Conception of San Agustin in Manila on General Luna Street
The San Agustin Church is patterned after some of the magnificent temples built by the Augustinians in Mexico. The present edifice was built in 1587, and completed, together with the monastery, in 1604. The atmosphere is medieval since both church and monastery symbolize the majesty and equilibrium of a Spanish golden era.

Southern Mindanao region [capital = Davao]

Wildlife Sanctuary in Mount Hamiguitan Range
The property showcases terrestrial and aquatic habitats at different elevations, and includes threatened and endemic flora and fauna species, eight of which are found only at Mount Hamiguitan. These include critically endangered trees, plants and the iconic Philippine eagle and Philippine cockatoo.

Southern Tagalog region [capital = Quezon City]

Subterranean River National Park on Palawan Island at Sabang
This park features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with an underground river. One of the river's distinguishing features is that it emerges directly into the sea, and its lower portion is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full 'mountain-to-sea' ecosystem and has some of the most important forests in Asia.

Reefs National Park on Tubbataha Island
It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands.

Western Visayas region [capital = Iloilo]

Church of Santo Tomas de Villanueva in Miagao on National Road
The church and its watchtowers were also built to defend the town and its people against raids by the Moros. It therefore has thick walls and, reportedly, secret passages.