Los Ba�os
Philippines · CalabarzonPH
The College of Development Communication (CDC) is the ninth college established under the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). It is recognized worldwide as a pioneer of development communication as an academic field. It offered the Philippines' first communication course in 1960, as a major under the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture curriculum. In 1974, it became the first to offer academic degree programs in development communication. To date, it is the only academic institution in the world offering degree programs in development communication at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree levels. In 1999, the College was named as one of two national centers of excellence in communication by the Philippines' Commission on Higher Education CHED. The College was awarded a KBP Golden Dove Award for best AM station in 1994 and a Catholic Mass Media Award for Best Educational Radio Program in 2010. In December 2012, the College of Development Communication once again became a Center of Excellence for Development Communication.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 98,631
- Coordinates
- 14.170, 121.242
- Timezone
- Asia/Manila
- Elevation
- 250 m
Overview of Los Ba�os
Los Ba�os sits in Calabarzon, Philippines and reads as a medium-sized town. Some 98,631 inhabitants call it home. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for sports, adventure and nature.
Things to do in Los Ba�os
Sports in Los Ba�os
(4)Looking for sports? Los Ba�os has Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Walking Trails. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Los Ba�os's own activity tags.
Adventure in Los Ba�os
(2)Los Ba�os records Climbing and Treasure Hunts under adventure. All of it is drawn from Los Ba�os's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Los Ba�os
(2)For nature, expect Lakes and Walkways. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Los Ba�os's own activity tags.
Culture in Los Ba�os
(1)Culture lovers get Architectural Buildings. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Los Ba�os. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Family in Los Ba�os
(1)Los Ba�os's family entries include Water Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Los Ba�os is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Best time to visit Los Ba�os
Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Calabarzon; once there, walking covers most of Los Ba�os. The local time zone is Asia/Manila.
Similar destinations
Places near Los Ba�os that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Los Ba�os known for?
- Los Ba�os is mainly a destination for sports, adventure and nature, set in Calabarzon, Philippines with around 98,631 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Los Ba�os?
- You can plan around Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting, Walking Trails and Climbing in Los Ba�os. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Los Ba�os?
- Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Los Ba�os located?
- Administratively, Los Ba�os sits in Calabarzon, Philippines — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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