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Pilar Destination Guide
Delve into Pilar in Philippines
Pilar in the region of Central Visayas is a city in Philippines - some 357 mi or ( 574 km ) South-East of Manila , the country's capital .
Current time in Pilar is now 08:00 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Manila " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Talisay City, Taguig City, Siguinon, Palawan, and Moabug. While being here, make sure to check out Talisay City . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Pilar ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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bulad dried fish
Bulad is dried fish, a popular food in the Philippines. The fished are fried before eating with rice or whatever. It could take a westerner a while to develop a taste for this dish but I enjoy it - es ..
CCTN NEWS PLUG
A TV PLUG IN CEBUANO OF THE CCTN NEWS ORGANIZATION (CEBU CATHOLIC TELEVISION NETWORK). ..
CEBU: Huge Spiders and Lizard Tails
A spider the size of my palm is devouring that poor lizard. It should be the other way around! ..
3rd MVS Grand Alumni parade-Moves Like Jagger.wmv
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Interesting facts about this location
Japanese destroyer Naganami
Japanese destroyer Naganami was a Yūgumo-class destroyer of the Imperial Japanese Navy. During the 30 November 1942 Battle of Tassafaronga, Naganami led a supply-drum transport run to Guadalcanal (cover), and engaged a U.S. cruiser-destroyer group. During this action, she possibly torpedoed USS Pensacola (CA-24), and/or Northampton. On October 23, 1944, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, Naganami escorted Admiral Kurita's 1st Diversion Attack Force.
Located at 10.83 124.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Japanese destroyer Hamanami
Japanese destroyer Hamanami was a Yūgumo-class destroyer of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Participated in Battle of the Philippine Sea. Battle of Leyte Gulf: Battle off Samar: Assigned to 1st Diversion Task Force, On October 26 assisted the sinking Noshiro. On 11 November 1944, Hamanami was escorting troop convoy TA No. 3 from Manila, Philippines to Ormoc. She was sunk by aircraft of Task Force 38 in Ormoc Bay, west of Leyte, with 63 killed and 42 injured.
Located at 10.83 124.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Japanese destroyer Shimakaze (1942)
(Island Wind) was a one-off super-destroyer built for the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. She was armed with six 127 mm dual purpose guns and conventional anti-aircraft and anti-submarine weaponry. More importantly, she was the only Japanese destroyer to be armed with 15 torpedo tubes each capable of firing the deadly 610 mm Type 93 "Long Lance" torpedo.
Located at 10.83 124.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Ponson Island
Ponson Island is an island located in the province of Cebu, located east of Cebu Island and west of Leyte Island. Pilar, Cebu is the island's sole municipality. It is one of the four Camotes Islands along with Pacijan Island, Poro Island, and Tulang Island. This island is composed of thirteen barangays which is also composed of three sitio. There is no telephone line in this island and the electricity is available from 11:00 A.M. until 5:00 A.M.
Located at 10.77 124.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
USS Mahan (DD-364)
The second USS Mahan (DD-364) was the lead ship of the Mahan class destroyers of the United States Navy. She was named for Rear Admiral Alfred Thayer Mahan, a leading 19th century naval historian and strategic theorist. The builder of Mahan was United Dry Docks, Inc. , successor to Morse Dry Dock and Repair Company, Staten Island, New York. Her keel was laid down on 12 June 1934; launched on 15 October 1935, and sponsored by Miss Kathleen H. Mahan, the admiral's great-granddaughter.
Located at 10.83 124.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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