Vista Pinas shows you Philippine-related locations through the wonderful satellite imagery provided through Google Maps and Google Earth.. See the Philippines as you’ve never seen it before! I am your host, Eugene Alvin Villar, a techno-addict and map-fanatic Filipino.

If you’ve seen any nice places on Google Maps or Google Earth that you think would be a great addition to the site, then head on over to the Submission Page.

Vista Pinas is part of the Bayanihan Blog Network, the first Filipino blog network.

In the press

“It’s the next best thing to a visit from abroad or armchair travel with a book.” —SLM, “Traveling the Philippines via Google”, Philippine Explorer, Inquirer.net Global Nation

Questions that Might be Frequently Asked but Answered Now

Q: Wasn’t this website called “Tanawing Pinoy”?
A: Yes. But now that it’s part of the Bayanihan Blog Network, we’ve re-branded the website to appeal to an international audience.

Q: Is Vista Pinas inspired by Google Sightseeing ?
A: Yes.

Q: So why not submit the sights here on Google Sightseeing?
A: We could, but given the huge popularity of that site, thus their thousands-long queue of submissions, it’s doubtful that Filipino submissions will be featured there anytime soon. A version catering to a local audience seems to be the best course. The UK and Brazil have their own versions, so it’s not as if this isn’t without precedent.

Q: How can I submit sights that can be featured here?
A: Head on over to the submission form and follow the instructions there.

Q: Can you find <insert location here> for me?
A: Unfortunately, we don’t have the time to help you find what you’re looking for. Fortunately, other people might already have pinpointed what you want. Head on over to Wikimapia and search away!