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Eid Mubarak!

All pictures taken during T'nalak Festival in Koronadal, South Cotabato last July 18, 2014. One of the categories in the thematic parade is Kadsagayan A' Lalan. Contingents showcase colorful Maguindanaoan tribal dances.

Agusan Marsh: The Real Water World

Agusan Marsh started to get some buzz when Lolong was announced as the world’s largest crocodile in captivity. It gained media attraction again when the 6.17 meter Guinness record-breaker passed away after more than a year of living in its meager cage in Bunawan. Locals paddling at Panlabuhan floating village, one of the communities in Agusan Marsh. No doubt the 19,000-hectare marsh is heaven for huge Philippine crocs, a few of them probably longer and heavier than Lolong. So when the Mindanao Tourism Council spearheaded a trip to the place for travel bloggers, my first question was, “Will I be safe from crocodiles?” While it is thrilling to see this reptile in the wild, I’m not sure how I’ll react if I see what looks like an aggressive mini-dinosaur without a cage. Passenger and/or cargo boat in Agusan River en route to the marsh. If you’re lucky (or unlucky), you can see a crocodile swimming in the water or basking on the beach from the vessel. The predominant grass in t