Landmarks all over after 'Batangas' in Taal Volcano

By Thea Alberto

Creative Pinoys are at it again.

After news broke that Batangas Governor Vilma Santos suggested a "Batangas" sign over Taal Volcano ala the iconic "Hollywood" in California, creative Filipinos are on a photo-editing spree again.

Photo from the office of the Vice Governor of Batangas

(As demonstrated by the Office of the Vice Governor of Batangas)

The Batangas landmark, which was reportedly approved by the Batangas provincial council through a resolution last October 5, paved the way to several new "ideas" for other tourist destinations.

Here are but a few altered photos found in the Hollywood Pilipinas fan page on Facebook.

Luneta, a famous tourist spot in the Philippine capital, offers a great park and houses several historical landmarks, including the monument of the National Hero Jose Rizal. (That sign may just be an added attraction, right?)

The majestic Mayon volcano is found in Albay. Known for its "perfect cone" shape, Mayon is among Bicol region's top tourist destinations. Again, this is an altered photo and the true Mayon does not have a sign over it.

The Kalayaan group of Islands is found off Palawan, and is part of the highly contested Spratly Islands, of which China and Vietnam, among other countries, claim to own. (Altered photo from Hollywood Pilipinas ).

The Philippines' largest and the world's third largest mall, this mall houses hundreds of stores. It's popular landmark, a huge globe, may just find itself competing with the new sign. (Again, this is an altered photo from Hollywood Pilipinas).

The windmills of Ilocos Norte not only provide electricity. It's also offers a picturesque view, to the delight of local and foreign tourists.
And here are more!