The city of Bacolod in the central Philippines has a long and storied history, and the ruins to prove it. The famous landmark standing at the central square is the San Sebastian Cathedral, which dates to the 19th century and is still in use as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bacolod.  An interesting piece of history simply called "the ruins" on your map is an architectural wonder known as the "Taj Mahal of Negros," and was once the home of an Italian sugar plantation owner, razed during WWII, and preserved for tours today. This city of half a million people is located a short drive from an active volcano, Canlaon Mountain, which you can hike or bike the trails all around.  If you’re looking for one of the many unique beaches the Philippines has to offer, take a drive over to Kabilang-Bilangan Island, and lounge on the long, peninsula beach that extends out into the ocean.