Mayon Volcano is located in the Bicol Region in the Province of Albay in the Philippines. This volcano has been world famous for its perfect cone shaped. All volcanologist classifies this volcano as a stratovolcano which is a composite volcano. Its perfect cone was formed though the alternate pyroclastic and lava flows. This is an active volcano in the Philippines and has erupted for over 47 time in the pass 400 years. The Mayon Volcano is part of the Pacific ring of fire because it is located along the Pacific Oceans rim.

The most destructive eruption of the Mayon Volcano was in 1814 which buried the whole town of the Casagawa leaving the bell tower of the church as the new surface.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is found in the Island of Palawan in the Philippines. It is about 50 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa which is the Capital city of the Island of Palawan. This park is most commonly known as the Underground River. This park features the different formations of the limestone. The river takes about 8.2 km and it is very navigable which ends to the South China Sea. The lime stones formations include stalactites and stalagmites and chambers which some of them a larges ones. This underground river is the longest in the world. When you enter the cave you will find a lagoon that is framed by growing trees on the edge of the water. You will also find monkeys, monitor lizards of large sizes, squirrels on the beach that is near the cave.

Tubbataha Reef

The Tubbataha reef is located in the middle of the Sulu Sea with the island of Palawan in the Philippines. It is the only Marine National Park in the country. It is also in the UNESCO's National World's Heritage site. Tubbataha Reef has the most beautiful reefs in the world. The name Tubbataha means long reefs exposed at low tides by the Samal people who had the first access to this park in the 1980's. There are about one thousand different species in this park that includes many endangered species and you can only find them in this reef. The manta rays, clownfish, sharks, lion fish and the tortoises are just a few of them.

Chocolate Hills

The Chocolate Hills is located in Bohol Province, in the Central Visayas of the Philippines. This is the famous tourist spot when you visit Bohol Province. The Chocolate Hills consist of 1, 268 cones that is perfectly shaped hills. These hills are covered in green grass but it turns brown during the summer season the reason why they were called “chocolate hills”.

These hills have been spread on the area of more than 50 sq km. It is also included in the Provincial Flag for Bohol. It is the 3rd on the National Geological Monument in the Philippines.

It is best known for its dive spots. Coron reefs in Coron, Busuanga Island attract natives and tourists alike with its rich collection of marine species. Add to this the unique view of sunken Japanese warships only Coron can offer. The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park, a UNESCO heritage site is also found in Palawan. It is the country's largest marine habitat, well-known for its dense marine species and magnificent coral reef.

The island of El Nido is a known tourist attraction. The El Nido Marine Reserve Park houses the Philippines' endangered species and seeks to protect and conserve the numerous ecosystems of the island. Endangered species including the world renowned dugong and the Philippine cockatoos are found here. Among the major ecosystems it cradles are virgin rainforests, mangroves and coral reefs. Limestone and black marbles cliffs found on the island roof over caves having exceptional formations hence given playful names such as Cathedral Cave and Disco cave.

Another UNESCO heritage site found in Palawan is the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park. It features landscapes made of limestone hanging over an underground river. Well-known images are visibly seen on the limestone overhangs. Diverse marine species are also found in this sea-to-river ecosystem.

Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary holds unique fauna from Africa and Palawan. Animals include giraffes, zebras, gazelles, elands, mousedeers, peacocks and bearcats. Honda bay is yet another sight to behold. It is proud of its shallow reefs, perfect for snorkeling; magnificent beaches for swimmers and resorts known for its water sports.

Besides the richness of its natural resources and its megadiversity, Palawan is also known for flavorful foods and distinct island cuisines, an indulgence never overlooked.

A visit to Palawan will definitely not go to waste. It is a unique experience towards discovery of an exhilarating array of nature's most beautiful creatures. It is definitely the best getaway from the buzzy urban life.

Boracay Beach

Bangui-Pagudpud Beach of Ilocos Norte

Panglao Beach of Bohol

Dakak Beach of Zamboanga

Palawan

El Nido

Tambuli Beach

These beaches are known globally. Come and visit this country. Discover the beauty of this paradise.

1. Boracay

   
   
   This place is famous for its white sand beach, and also for the coral reefs and the sea creatures. Last Year, Yahoo announced that Boracay Beach is the most popular beach all over the world and the 7th best beach among beaches. When I went there I was surprised that it is even better than those pictures I have.

2. Bohol

   
   
   Bohol is found In the Central Visayas Region. This place is famous for its Chocolate Hills. The smallest primate is also found here.

3. Cebu

   
   
   I can tell you that this place is beautiful because this is where I live. The beaches, hotels, malls are all amazing.

4. Zamboanga

   
   
   Zamboanga is a corrupted word for the Bahasa Sug jambangan, which means garden. This is considered to be the 6th largest island of the Philippines. The most visited place here is the Santa Cruz Island for it pink Coral Sand.

5. Ilo-ilo

   
   
   Ilo-Ilo is formerly known as the Queen City of the South because of the big profits that this profit gain. This Province is famous for the old style Churches. This is the place where our famous national hero Jose Rizal bought his hat.

6. Guimaras

   
   
   This place is just northwest of Ilo-Ilo. This is one the greatest rival of Boracay for its beaches also have white sand.

7. Palawan

   
   
   Palawan is considered to be the “last frontier” of the Philippines. This place has UNESCO WORLD Heritage Site, and these are the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park and the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

8. Davao

   
   
   Davao is from the word “daba-daba” which means fire. Five of the major fishing sites are found here in Davao. This place is also famous for its durian fruits.

Biyahe tayo sa Pilipinas!

The Philippines was cited as one of the top three best diving spots in the world, together with Maldives and Palau. Among the internationally recognized best dive spots in the country are;

Tubbataha Reef Marine Park,Sulu Sea

It is famous for its diverse marine life. Tubbataha Reef Marine Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world and the best place for snorkeling and diving in Asia.

The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 33,200 ha, including the North and South Reefs. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands.

Malapascua Island, Cebu

It is famous for its rare sharks.

Malapascua is one of the least spoiled tourist spots in the Philippines. Labeled as the next Boracay by the Lonely Planet, Malapascua has everything for the traveling diver.

Malapascua diving offers: the only daily thresher shark sightings in the world, white tip sharks, mantas, hammerheads (seasonal), wrecks, mandarin fish, pygmy seahorses, cuttlefish, beautiful unspoiled coral gardens and a huge diversity of marine life.

Puerto Galera, Mindoro

This diving site is noted for its colorful reefs.

A little further from Anilao using Batangas Pier as jump-off point, Puerto Galera is a natural harbor with fine beaches, green scenery and sheltered coves. Puerto Galera has grown to become a diving haven due to its marine diversity, complemented by other activities. At least two dozen sites have been identified, each providing good opportunity for photography. Most divers prefer to go to Puerto Galera from March to October.

Anilao, Batangas

Anilao's proximity makes it a popular destination for weekend diving trips.

Even excursions are ideal in this southern town where resorts are situated within short boat rides to excellent dive sites. Diving is mainly in coral slopes and shallow gardens among sandy patches. Choose from any of the 24 dive sites between the coast of Anilao and Maricaban Island. The most popular site is the Cathedral (average of 60 ft.), a roofless cavern with a blessed cross flanked by two large sea mounts.

 

Balicasag Island, Bohol

Balicasag is considered as one of the best dive spots in the country.

Balicasag is considered as one of the best dive spots in the country. The waters are brimming with schools of tuna, snappers, groupers, mackerel and surgeonfish. Dolphins and pilot whales can also be viewed from a distance.

Apo Reef, Negros Oriental

Apo Reef National Park is another UNESCO World Heritage Site

Apo Reef National Park is acclaimed as one of the best diving sites in Asia. It is a 34-kilometer reef, with a narrow channel running east to west, dividing this reef into two lagoon systems, north and south. Apo Reef is the second largest contiguous coral reef in the world and the largest in the Philippines.

Palawan's Surrounding Islands

Coron, El Nido and Busuanga are just three of the many dive sites in Palawan.

Coron Bay is one of the most popular diving destinations in the Philippines. This site is one of the most famous wreck diving destinations in the entire world due to the amount of historic sunken ships which can be visited and seen with great clarity due to this area's waters usual transparency.

El Nido is one of the world class diving destinations in the Philippines. El Nido dive sites are also the home of the exotic and colorful tropical marine life. With its unexploited underwater scenery, divers will have a good look on the colorful tropical fishes and corals. In El Nido alone, there are 20 dive sites already.

 

Boracay, Aklan

Boracay is the best tropical beach in the world.

Boracay is one of the most popular diving areas in Southeast Asia. Boracay is a great dive holiday location, simply because it combines a wide range of dive activities with one of the best beaches in the world plus the numerous good quality resorts, restaurants, bars and night time events. There are 15 diving sites in the area.

We visited only 2 islands at Honda bay. The Pandan Island where we spend hours of snorkeling and Snake island where we spend another 3 hours of snorkeling! Other islands that we saw (during our boatride) are the luli island (Lulubog-Lilitaw), the sandwich island, bat island, dos palmas, and a certain maria -i forgot the name.

At the otherside is the White beach located at the southern part of Palawan running towards Sulu Sea. It is a public beach where local folks usually spend their weekends with their family. Though it's public, the place is still breath-taking with its mangrove forest, white shores and blue water. It is typical for discovery dives since is has a steady current and the water is almost as straight as a platform.

Aside from the usual sun quests and swimming, you can also try other activities like banana boating, snorkeling, fish feeding and scuba diving. I suggest you visit the Snake Island if you want to snorkel or dive because it cradles schools of fish at a depth of 10 ft or even less. Don't forget to bring your underwater camera to capture the scene!

We had our first scuba diving experience at white beach (the course is called discovery dive) under the supervision of PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) licensed dive master. It has been a wrong connotation that swimming skills is a requirement for scuba diving. It is definitely wrong! Unlike swimming, scuba diving is not a sport. It doesn't need high skills since its main purpose is to let you relax and enjoy the underwater scene. And it is definitely safe since your dive master will guide you under the water until you have completed the 5 course open dive and is issued of a diver's license. You will be educated and trained first before you can do your first dive.

The course would introduce you to the safety gears - your wet suit, the mask, the regulator, eight kilogram waish weight, gauge, compressed air tank, fins, and inflate/deflating vest.

You will also be taught of basic skills so you could enjoy the dive. Here are some:

• Breathing through the mouth with the use of the regulator. This should be deep and relaxed breaths.
• Clearing the mask - inhale through your mouth and blow through your nose while your head is tilt and pressing the mask against your forehead to let the water out
• Clearing the regulator - blow and breathe. Or press the regulator while sticking your tongue in the air passage and then breathe after.
• Equalizing pressure - pinch the nose the blow gently (you will feel like your ears will pop) or you could swallow instead of blowing
• Hand signals - for ok, go up, dive down, no air, relax, problem, short of air, inflate, deflate and gauge measure
• Retrieving your regulator - right hand swipe backward
• Drop back dive - use the regulator in breathing. Pinch your nose using your thumb and 4th finger, push your mask against your eyes using your second and third finger. Support your head by putting your left hand at the back of it. And drop at the water backwards.
• Relax and enjoy

I never thought that I would be enjoying the dive very much though I had some difficulties also under the water. Nonetheless, it was an awesome experience.

It takes about 2.5 hours of land travel from puerto princesa city to Sabang, beach. You will have a free "palawan version massage" as about 30% of the road is rough. The local government is continuously paving the road to make it more easier for guests though. Also, you will pass by the narrowest road of Palawan to get to the river - The Bahile road. It is considered as the waistline of Palawan.

Though the road is quite a challenge, the underground river earns an average of Php 5M per year so it definitely shows that the unpaved road is never a hindrance to sell the scenic experience. It actually is not much to complain because your attention will be captured by the mountain ranges and limestone karsts cliffs. You'll find mountains shaped like mc Donald's and sleeping elephants. :) You will also pass by the Viet Village where quite a number Vietnamese has resided after escaping their land because of communism. You can have lunch in one of their authentic restaurant.

You will also have to take a 20 minutes boat ride at Sabang river and about 50 meters walk at the monkey trail where local monkeys will greet you if not grab your food. Monitor lizards are also permanent residents in the area.

The underground river is one of the world's heritage as declared by UNESCO in December 1999 so since then writing/carving on the cave stones is prohibited. You will see 1936 remarks on the caves -those who have visited the cave before it was declared by UNESCO. It is located inside St. Paul's mountain range on the northern part of the island. And it is the world's longest navigable underground river though a special permit is needed to navigate its whole 8.2km length. (Some says it's the second though.) For domestic and foreign tourists, the 1.5km river is enough. A local boatman who is very well familiar with the river also acts as the tourist guide. Inside the caves are different stalagmites and stalactites which takes forms of birds, dinosaurs, vegetables and church images. Your imagination is your only limitation. Imagine, we were able to see a male mushroom inside the cave! The cave also serves as home for the local bats of about 500,000 estimated population.

A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea making the lower portion of the river subject to tidal influences. The salt and brackish water meet at the end of the river.

It is a different experience.

Trivia: The cave also turns to a time warp because everybody exchanges "Good evenings" at 0800H.

I always love to travel but this vacation has been the most memorable for me so far. I think I have found myself a retiring place. Hahahahah! It is still 20 years or more so I could still dream on of owning an island at palawan. :)

Anyway, the next entries will give you a glimpse of what I love about the place.

Breath-taking sights, white sand beaches, trees, rainforests, beautiful islands, mangrove swamps, limestone cliffs, hilly terrain, wildlife, rivers - No wonder it is dubbed as the Last Frontier.

The place seldom encounters typhoons and earthquake so it is practically safe the whole round year and of course, has a stable production of crops. It makes the cost of living very low! Just imagine lobsters, crabs, prawns, fish at a very low prices! Wow! Palawan is really blessed.

When I saw the place, I was convinced that blue, green and red are the favorite colors of God. Palawan is clothed with green trees (especially mangroves), blue and green waves, and red soil! And people here knows how to value God's gifts! Palawan is the cleanest city for 4 consecutive years (1992 - 1996) and now second to Marikini (still not bad).

They have an abundant sea and gain most from agriculture and tourism. With a population of only 200,000, they only consume 10% of their sea harvest, 70% is brought to Manila, and 10% is exported.

Isn't it a nice place to retire!? Wow!

Places to See

Tapyas Ecological Park, Busuanga Island

Go up to its 800 cemented steps and you will find it worthwhile to see the majestic view of Coron Island and its entirety. The scenery and the windy atmosphere on the top provide an experience of nature's beauty that could only be found on the rarest opportunity…

Maquinit Hot Springs, Busuanga Island

Relax and stretch those tired bodies in the flowing salt water spring pools, known to have healing properties and therapeutic benefits. A 30 minute journey from Coron, these two privately maintained pools will soothe even the distant veins of your inner being.

Barracuda Lake, Coron Island

Live to tell the tale… Witness a barracuda 5 feet long roaming the eerie placidness of the lake. Steep limestone cliffs surround this body of water. Temperature ranges from 28-38 celsius, hot but divable up to maximum depth of 100 feet. Do you have the guts to dive and photograph the big barracuda? Can you endure the heat that creeps within the dark misty lake?

Cayangan Lake, Coron Island

Awarded as one of the cleanest lake, it is now under the care of the Tagbanuas, natives of the island who collect an entrance fee of $8.00 per person from foreign visitors.

Calauit Island, Wildlife Safari

This 3,700 hectare sanctuary is a game preserve for African and Palawan wildlife: Calamian deer, mousedeer, peackocks, bear cats, impalas, giraffes and an aviary are the primary attractions of this national park. An admission fee of $5.00 and a fare of another $5.00 is usually charge. Renting a vehicle will be a good advice (a 4 to 6 hours travel time) from Coron to Caluit Island.

Bintuan Coral Gardens

A sanctuary for snorkeling and swimming enthusiasts, this place is teeming with different coral reefs of various shapes, colors and sizes. Great for shallow diving and perfect for coral sight seeing.

Things to Do

Scuba Diving

One of the best wreck diving destination in Asia! Prepare your gear and get ready to see and touch one of the country's national treasure since World War II. Choose from numerous wreck sites all divable and within actual reach of your hands!

• “OKIKAWA MARU” is a 50 feet long wreck, which is often affected by strong tidal currents. Good corals and sponges comprise most of the marine life in this area. Penetration possibilities are for advanced divers only.
• “AKITSUSHIMA”, the Japanese flying boat tender, divers can strikingly breach the engine room to see the four engines lying in the deep blue sea.
• “KOGYO MARU”, a freighter sunk with bulldozer, cement mixer, anti-aircraft guns and airfield building equipment on its Hold. Now, shoals of fish and corals inhabit the wreck.
• “IRAKO”, the hull is still quite intact with corals and sponges outlying the structures. A big ship with clear visibility underwater, but too deep for begineers.
• “TANGAT WRECK”, a freighter with a length of approximately 450 feet, this is an ideal dive spot with various marine life such as giant puffers and banaba fishes roaming on its mast and stern. Cargo rooms can be penetrated easily.
• “NANSHIN MARU”, a tanker with approximately 130-165 feet, it sits upright on sandy bottom where it could be seen in most clear water. Night dive is also possible in this site.
• “GUNBOAT AT TANGAT”, close to Tangat island, this small gunboat or U-boat Hunter is approximately 114 feet and can be reached at a maximum of 59 feet underwater. You can see the shape and explore the ship even at 10 feet under.
• “KYOKUZAN MARU”, a freighter 500-600 feet long located at the Northeast of Busuanga island. Still complete with Japanese cars and trucks in its cargo rooms, this big wreck offers good visibility up to 65 feet.
• GUNBOAT AT LUSONG”, close to Lusong island, this gunboat is similar to the gunboat wrecked at Tangat island. Ideal for snorkeling, the ship's stern breaks the water above during low tide and exposes variety of fish and hard corals to adore.

Ocean Kayaking

Paddle up while strolling in-between islands through an ocean kayak. Revere the limestone scenery and the mangrove forests around it through the vast salt sea.

Horseback Riding

Just half a dollar tricycle ride from Coron lies the land of the cowboys, Mabintangen's-Horse Valley! Enjoy the trip around different plantations, forests, rivers and hills within the islands through horseback riding. Then celebrate Saturday evening with grilled beefsteak and roasted potatoes in the midst of a bonfire's country atmosphere. Half day activity cost at about $12.00, full day at $24.00.

Wind Surfing

A windsurfer? Then you have no excuse to get involve. A wind during May to December of the year is steady and perfect for many windsurfers. Renting a surfboard is available in most resorts.

Snorkeling

The undersea world is now yours to discover! Explore beatiful reefs in each island and swim through the clearest ocean of water adorned with living colors of sponges, fishes and corals in different shapes and sizes gliding out from the shallow.

Island and Beach Hopping

There are 80 islands and islets which makes the Calamian Group of Islands or Calamianes waiting for you to explore. Each are famous for its own distinctive feature. Take for example Malajon Island (or Black Island) and its caves and caverns, Calambuyan Island and its beautiful coral reefs and the Talampulan and its fishing village called Panlaitan. Maybe you could discover more…

Beach Bonfire & Picnic

Find love with your partner in front of a romantic bonfire or enjoy with your family the sun and ocean sound in the background on a white sun beach in one of Coron's neighboring resorts.

Bird Watching

Behind the Kokusnuss Garden Resort at Coron is an avian realm of exceptional beauty. From seafishers, swallows, fantail and others-you have to experience it to complete the list.

Mountain Climbing & Hiking

Still not satisfied with ocean adventuring? Challenge yourself, prepare your camping gear and launch an expedition to the second highest mountain in Palawan. Tundalara is a 2,000 ft. mountain that poses a 3 to 4 hours hike to serious climbers. Advisable to bring a guide (with a local fee of $10.00), this activity could further take you to the wildest place of the island.

Motorbiking

Walking just to see the other beautiful places of the island is tiresome. Why walk when you can bike? A cool activity for those motorbike experts. Follow the 45 minute track that leads to Yulo King Ranch, a 40,000 hectare cattle ranch that likened to an African Savanna. Or take the longest 2 hour route via National Highway that leads to Concepcion Waterfall, a peaceful and idyllic place to be. Just don your protective clothes and trousers for it will be a dusty ride ahead. Rental fee for the bike is pegged at $16.00.

The Nightlife

A night here at Coron is nothing much to offer except talks with other tourists and native folks while having a beer and listening to music. There are few pub houses in the island and a small disco in the town especially during Friday and Saturday night.

Where to Stay

RESORTS

Kokusnuss Garden Resort and Restaurant, Busuanga Island

A nature of beauty, quiet and peace… The only resort facility in Coron Town that offers 24 individual cottages and bungalows, a large fruit tree garden with chairs and hammocks, and an enchanting garden restaurant where fresh seafood and Asian and European homemade specials are offered as delicacies and menu.

Price range from $12.00 to $32.00 per night

Maricaban Bay Marina Resort, Busuanga Island

One of the newest resorts to hit the islands! An emerging haven for holiday addicts, Maricaban offers a cozy and intimate atmosphere in its Bayview Cabins made of fragrant cedar woods. A Floating Bar, al fresco Restaurant serving ala carte, clubhouse, watersports center, and a swimming pool makes it the most exciting happening at mainland Busuanga!

Price range from $45.00 to $150.00 per night

Discovery Resort, Decanituan Island

A place that boast a western style of lodging… This resort has a boat shuttle service available 24 hours a day to bring travellers to Coron and back within 10 minutes. It has bungalows with terraces overlooking the bay. Search the fun on this island and discover your greatest experience!

Price range from $4.00 to $35.00 per night

Coral Bay Marine Resort, Popototan Island

A marine resource conservation area… This resort is a home to a wide diversity of marine life, coral reefs, dugong, dolphins, manta rays and others. Its beautiful beaches and spectacular seascapes can be viewed 360 degrees in a hill, exposing a breathtaking view of this magnificent bay.

Price range from $50.00 to $210.00 3 days/2 nights accomodation package

Evergreen Diving Resort, Popototan Island

Be on the shoe of Robinson Crusoe and enjoy the serenity of lush-green trees as old as 230 years old, carefully landscaped and architectually emphasized to conform with the design of its resort facilities.

Price range from $31.00 to $39.00 per night

Club Paradise Resort, Dimakya Island

Make your vacation complete in the club! With 700 meters of pure white sand and turquoise water, this resort set the balance of nature's activities with recreational and business leisure. Sing loud with your friends and family in the videoke room, shop for souvenirs in the Sari-Sari boutique shop, conduct conferences and seminars in the function rooms, stretch your muscle out and check your health in the Reflexology Center and Clinic or even dine and wine in its various bars and restaurants. You don't have to be a member in order for you to enjoy these all!

Price range from $40.00 to $115.00 per night

Dive Link Resort, Uson Island

Your connection to nature… Travel to this resort and suit all your holiday activities in a garden of flowering shrubs and coconut trees. All cottages and furniture are made of bamboo, handmade for your comfort. Whether boats sailing or birds flying by, the link to its beautiful scenery could be truly a wonderful experience!

Price range from $80.00 to $127.00 per night/per room basis

Sangat Island Reserve, Sangat Island

Said to be the cure to tired busy city life, this resort has an extraordinary concept of a sanctuary not of a marine life but of travelers relaxing on an ultimate experience with nature. Complete with full-deck cottages, a secluded villa for a more private vacation, a restaurant that offers buffet style international cousine, a bar that entices you with exoctic cocktails and international wines and a natural white sand beach that provide a wild intention of never coming home-Oh what an awesome place to remember!

INNS & LODGINGS

Kalamayan Inn

With less than 100 meters from the dock and public market and located at the center of the town, Kalamayan is truly a good overnight place to stay. All rooms are air-conditioned, with a cozy bar and restaurant that stands above the rest.

Seahorse Inn

Owned by Canadian Raymond Colet and his Filipina wife Vanessa, this inn that provides bed and breakfast to travelers and tourists are located at the mainland Busuanga on a private 600 acre peninsula fronting the China sea.

L&M Pe Sea Lodge and Restaurant

This clean and simple lodge complete with single and double rooms with private bath can give you an opportunity to mingle with the common people and enjoy the savor of cooking your own favorite seafoods because of its proximity to the market.

Other Important Places

Hospital

Don't worry about health problems, there is a District Hospital in the town that treat patients for free! You have to only pay for your medicine bills and other hospital materials used from your treatment and consultation.

Getting There

By Air

Seair Philippines of South East Asian Airlines flies daily from Manila to Busuanga and back. It has four flights that alternates all over the week, every morning from 0715H (except Tuesday and Saturday) to 1445H (Friday and Saturday only). Round trip cost at approximately $95.00.

Asian Spirit has one that flies daily from Manila (ETD 0840H to ETA 0940H) and the other every Monday, Friday and Sunday only (ETD 1400H to 1500H). Round trip promo cost at $107.00 only until November 30, 2005.

By Ferry

Operated by WG&A, Our Lady of Medjugorje leaves from Manila North Harbor every Friday at 1600H. At only 12 hours of sea traveling, you will reach Coron the next day morning. Tickets could be purchased at SuperFerry Ticket Office at Pier 4 with the following rates: Economy P820.00, Tourist P1,225.00, Cabin P1,640.00, Suite P3,940. Ticket is per person and it's purchase are without meals.

NOTE:

• * Prices on room accommodations is on per person basis unless otherwise indicated.
• ** Sea/Flight schedules and fares are subject to change without prior notice.