Philippines-volcano-tourism-poverty,FOCUS by Jason Gutierrez Photo taken on May 3, 2011 shows a general view from Tagaytay City, south of Manila, of the volcanic crater locally known as Binintiang Malaki (big extended leg) of the Taal volcano island. Famous for its distinct crater lake, the 23 square kilometre volcano island itself lies inside a bigger lake that makes it among the most spectacular sights, and most popular tourist destinations in the country
Philippines-volcano-tourism-poverty,FOCUS by Jason Gutierrez Photo taken on May 3, 2011 shows fishermen working alon the Taal lake in Talisay town, Batangas province, as they await word from authorities on the lifting of tourist ban on the island. Famous for its distinct crater lake, the 23 square kilometre volcano island itself lies inside a bigger lake that makes it among the most spectacular sights, and most popular tourist destinations in the country
Philippines-volcano-tourism-poverty,FOCUS by Jason Gutierrez Photo taken on May 3, 2011 shows local historian Violy Seda (2nd R) narating her experience of the volcano's last eruption in 1977, as other residents listen on a makeshift cabana in Talisay town, Batangas province. Famous for its distinct crater lake, the 23 square kilometre volcano island itself lies inside a bigger lake that makes it among the most spectacular sights, and most popular tourist destinations in the country.
