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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Aug 14, 2016 19:24:54 GMT 8,
View from Libtong looking down to the coast at Catmon with the Tamburok Volcano on the right.
View from Libtong looking down to the coast at Catmon with the Tamburok Volcano on the right.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Aug 17, 2016 21:50:43 GMT 8,
Bananas growing beside the road in Libtong Daku, Naval, Biliran Province.
Bananas growing beside the road in Libtong Daku, Naval, Biliran Province.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Aug 19, 2016 20:11:10 GMT 8,
Carabao cooling down in the river after a hard days work in the rice fields around Libtong and Vila Caneja, Naval, Biliran Province.
Carabao cooling down in the river after a hard days work in the rice fields around Libtong and Vila Caneja, Naval, Biliran Province.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Aug 21, 2016 20:20:33 GMT 8,
Do you know what this crop is? Growing beside the road in Libtong Daku, Naval, Biliran Province.
Do you know what this crop is? Growing beside the road in Libtong Daku, Naval, Biliran Province.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Aug 22, 2016 20:16:52 GMT 8,
Do you know the name of this flower? Growing beside the road in Libtong Daku, Naval, Biliran Province.
Do you know the name of this flower? Growing beside the road in Libtong Daku, Naval, Biliran Province.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Aug 23, 2016 20:03:18 GMT 8,
Near the lower basketball court in Libtong Daku, Naval, Biliran Province.
Near the lower basketball court in Libtong Daku, Naval, Biliran Province.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Aug 24, 2016 18:51:00 GMT 8,
Libtong Daku Elementary School in Naval Municipality, Biliran Province.
Libtong Daku Elementary School in Naval Municipality, Biliran Province.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Aug 25, 2016 20:16:29 GMT 8,
Do you know what this is used to make? Banig, the traditional sleeping mats that are handwoven in the Philippines. This is a photo of the raw materials being put out to dry beside the side of the road in Libtong Daku, Naval, Biliran Province.
Do you know what this is used to make? Banig, the traditional sleeping mats that are handwoven in the Philippines. This is a photo of the raw materials being put out to dry beside the side of the road in Libtong Daku, Naval, Biliran Province.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Aug 31, 2016 20:03:34 GMT 8,
A beautiful green valley with forests and rice terraces near Libtong Gamay, Naval, Biliran Province.
A beautiful green valley with forests and rice terraces near Libtong Gamay, Naval, Biliran Province.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Sept 1, 2016 18:36:48 GMT 8,
Hibiscus or what is locally known as Gumamela by Filipinos. Growing in Libtong Barangay, Naval, Biliran Province.
Hibiscus or what is locally known as Gumamela by Filipinos. Growing in Libtong Barangay, Naval, Biliran Province.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Sept 2, 2016 21:51:46 GMT 8,
The road between Libtong Daku and Libtong Gamay in Naval, Biliran Province.
The road between Libtong Daku and Libtong Gamay in Naval, Biliran Province.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Sept 3, 2016 20:05:45 GMT 8,
A beautiful Hibiscus or whats locally know as Gumamela Flower growing in Libtong Daku Barangay, Naval, Biliran Province.
A beautiful Hibiscus or whats locally know as Gumamela Flower growing in Libtong Daku Barangay, Naval, Biliran Province.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Sept 4, 2016 19:10:14 GMT 8,
Enjoying the shade of a tree and the view across the rice fields near Libtong Gamay, Naval, Biliran Province.
Enjoying the shade of a tree and the view across the rice fields near Libtong Gamay, Naval, Biliran Province.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 18:25:38 GMT 8, The Libtong Hot Springs are an incredible place to visit, with bubbling hot pools of water and stream vents from the Biliran Volcano.
The Libtong Hot Springs are an incredible place to visit, with bubbling hot pools of water and stream vents from the Biliran Volcano.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 18:28:20 GMT 8, As you can see in this photo, the rocks around the hot springs have been exposed to terrific heat and cooling making them expand, contract and crack.
As you can see in this photo, the rocks around the hot springs have been exposed to terrific heat and cooling making them expand, contract and crack.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 18:44:55 GMT 8, The Libtong Hot Springs has a selection of pools of hot water at differing temperatures, but mostly much too hot to touch!
The Libtong Hot Springs has a selection of pools of hot water at differing temperatures, but mostly much too hot to touch!
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 18:48:52 GMT 8, A great example of how the rocks at the Libtong Hot Springs have been exposed to serious volcanic heat and pressure over the years, meaning they are cracking in layers.
A great example of how the rocks at the Libtong Hot Springs have been exposed to serious volcanic heat and pressure over the years, meaning they are cracking in layers.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 19:13:31 GMT 8, Libtong Hot Springs is like a crusty layer with pools of hot water and gasses trapped underneath, so it can be a dangerous place to visit. Here is an example of a steaming gas vent coming out of a hole in the rocks.
Libtong Hot Springs is like a crusty layer with pools of hot water and gasses trapped underneath, so it can be a dangerous place to visit. Here is an example of a steaming gas vent coming out of a hole in the rocks.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 19:15:26 GMT 8, Another example of the hot pools on spring water at Libtong Hot Springs located near Libtong Daku Barangay in Naval Municipality in Biliran Province.
Another example of the hot pools on spring water at Libtong Hot Springs located near Libtong Daku Barangay in Naval Municipality in Biliran Province.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 19:31:34 GMT 8, I would recommend taking a local guide if you plan on visiting Libtong Hot Springs, as the crust can be thin in some areas with boiling hot water below, so best to be guided by people who know and understand the risks and what areas a safe to walk on.
I would recommend taking a local guide if you plan on visiting Libtong Hot Springs, as the crust can be thin in some areas with boiling hot water below, so best to be guided by people who know and understand the risks and what areas a safe to walk on.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 19:33:54 GMT 8, The Libtong Hot Springs has massive potential as a tourist attraction and has already been recognised by the Biliran Government as an area for future development.
The Libtong Hot Springs has massive potential as a tourist attraction and has already been recognised by the Biliran Government as an area for future development.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 19:45:08 GMT 8, The Rocks at Libtong Hot Springs are covered in sulphur from the vents and springs of hot water.
The Rocks at Libtong Hot Springs are covered in sulphur from the vents and springs of hot water.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 19:47:14 GMT 8, As you can see, the Libtong Hot Springs cover a large area probably about the size of a football pitch.
As you can see, the Libtong Hot Springs cover a large area probably about the size of a football pitch.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 19:49:31 GMT 8, A great photo of a very active pool of hot spring water at Libtong Hot Springs, Naval, Biliran Province.
A great photo of a very active pool of hot spring water at Libtong Hot Springs, Naval, Biliran Province.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 20:22:49 GMT 8, Springs of hot and cold water run through the Libtong Hot Spring site, so it can be difficult to know what's hot and what's cold.
Springs of hot and cold water run through the Libtong Hot Spring site, so it can be difficult to know what's hot and what's cold.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jun 29, 2017 21:06:46 GMT 8, The road through Cabungaan and Villa Caneja going to Libtong has been very badly damaged this last 12 months due to the heavy trucks delivering materials to the government housing project called Cool Mont Crest near Villa Caneja. This photo actually shows the road repaired with soil, rubble and hollow blocks, making the road near impassable to traffic.
The road through Cabungaan and Villa Caneja going to Libtong has been very badly damaged this last 12 months due to the heavy trucks delivering materials to the government housing project called Cool Mont Crest near Villa Caneja. This photo actually shows the road repaired with soil, rubble and hollow blocks, making the road near impassable to traffic.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jul 11, 2017 22:26:41 GMT 8, A common sight in all parts of the Philippines is people collecting fire wood from the forests to use everyday for cooking purposes.
A common sight in all parts of the Philippines is people collecting fire wood from the forests to use everyday for cooking purposes.
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Libtong Naval, by Biliran on Jul 11, 2017 22:30:07 GMT 8, View looking up into the forests above Libtong and towards the famous Libtong Hot Springs.
View looking up into the forests above Libtong and towards the famous Libtong Hot Springs.
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