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Explore Sampalocan in Philippines
Sampalocan in the region of Calabarzon is a town in Philippines - some 72 mi or ( 116 km ) South of Manila , the country's capital city .
Current time in Sampalocan is now 02:47 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Manila " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tinalunan, Talisay City, Talahib Payap, Taguig City, and San Vincente. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Tinalunan . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Sampalocan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
HD Video, Scuba Diving Anilao Philippines w/ Planet Dive part 1
This is part 1 of a ScubaMagazine.net HD video we shot & produced as part of a review we did of Planet Dive Dive Resort in Anilao, Philippines. We regularly travel to and review dive destinations and ..
Best 10 Scuba dives in the Philippines
Just a few hours from the hustle and bustle of manila lies the idyllic island of Mindoro, on the northern end can be found puerto galera a wild life heaven, with tropical adventures to suit all tastes ..
Speed Diving!
Kilima Drift, one of Puerto Galera's dive sites can be an extreme drift dive with current running at over 6 knots. While not suitable for everyone, it's an exhilarating experience that no scuba divers ..
Supercat @ Batangas Pier after the Travel from Calapan, Mindoro Oriental (with Typhoon Isang)
Supercat @ Batangas Pier after the Travel from Calapan, Mindoro Oriental (with Typhoon Isang) - July 17, 2009 ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Verde Island
This article refers to an island, for the body of water see Verde Island Passage. Verde Island is situated along the bodies of Verde Island Passage between the islands of Luzon and Mindoro, Philippines. It was on 1988 when a small village was created through the effort of a European project using technologies such as solar panels for the island's self-sufficiency. Since then, it has been declared by the Philippine Tourism Authority as one of the country's marine reserves.
Located at 13.55 121.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
1994 Mindoro earthquake
The 1994 Mindoro earthquake occurred on November 15, 1994 at 03:15 local time near Mindoro, the Philippines. It had a magnitude of Mw 7.1, or Ms 7.1. 78 people were reported dead. 7566 houses were damaged. The earthquake generated a tsunami and landslides on the Verde Island. The epicenter of this earthquake was located in the Verde Island Passage, a strait separating Luzon and Mindoro. The focal mechanism showed a dominantly right lateral strike-slip faulting.
Located at 13.53 121.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Isla Verde Passage
Isla Verde Passage (Verde Island Passage) is a strait that separates the islands of Luzon and Mindoro, connecting the South China Sea with the Tayabas Bay and the Sibuyan Sea beyond. It is one of the busiest sea lanes in the Philippines because it is the main shipping route between the Port of Manila and the Visayas and Mindanao in the south. Also many ferries navigate the waters, connecting the surrounding provinces of Batangas, Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro and Romblon.
Located at 13.57 120.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Batangas Bay
Batangas Bay is a semi-enclosed body of water located in the Philippines. The municipalities of Mabini, Bauan, San Pascual, Tingloy on Maribacan Island and Batangas City are located on the coast of the bay. The water surface area of the bay is about 220 km² (85 mi²), and the coastline has an approximately 470 kilometres . The bay has a maximum depth near the entrance of 466 metres, and includes a number of private and government ports.
Located at 13.72 121.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
St. Bridget College
St. Bridget College is a Catholic education institution founded by the Religious of the Good Shepherd in 1913. At present, its main campus is located at M.H. del Pilar Street, Batangas City, Philippines. It is one of the major schools located in Batangas City and throughout the Province of Batangas.
Located at 13.75 121.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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