San Miguel Island
Tabaco City, Albay
San Miguel Island is located at the western end of the strip of islands in the Lagonoy Gulf in the province of Albay. It is part of Tabaco City.
The island contains five barangays: Angas, Hacienda, Rawis, Sagurong and Visita. The main economic activities are farming, fishing, basket and mat weaving, and cattle raising.
The other islands on this strip are Cagraray Isla ...
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San Miguel Island News
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Exciting Beach Getaways In The Philippines Rain Or Shine
It takes endless months of drudgery in front of the computer to dull one's senses, but a simple ocean view can easily bring a person back to life. With the Philippines as target, one can't miss. It offers a lot of beach destinations for being an archipelago anyway. Like a showcase talent, it is its main draw. Then you meet locals at the shore and you discover the heart of the attraction. For others, it's just a side trip to get bronzed before another destination. Regardless of the intention, securing a spot of paradise is easy.
The chief hurdle to having a beach getaway is bad weather. This ... -
On The Edge of Greatness In Albay
My epicurean pursuits in the Philippines has always managed to make me miss my target by minor details. And it's a good thing as I love surprises. The resulting experience is more remarkable than just being pleasurable. One such visit of a place in the province of Albay that's famous for being called the city of love -- Tabaco -- had me on my toes guessing what to see, taste, and feel next after one memorable viewing of a misty landscape set against the silhouette of Mayon Volcano, a sampling of the filling buchi for merienda, and skinny-dipping at a secluded beach.
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Ticao island showcases summer destinations for the whole family
Holiday season was just over and for sure people of all ages could not wait until their next holidays, summer vacations.
Some may be looking for possible places where they could spend their vacation this approaching summer. But of course, along with the preparation for their summer getaways is the consideration of money and budget. If you are looking for a place where you can relax and enjoy without spending too much, Ticao Island is the right place for you.
A "Triple treat" awaits you in the island of Ticao in Masbate. Three beautiful spots can be found in the island where you can have ... -
Legazpi to open track to Albays undiscovered tourism wonders
This "City of Fun and Adventure" is opening the gateway to local tourism wonders that are off the beaten track.
It will start off at home with the Kapuntukan Hill that is loved by photographers and sightseers for its strategic location that offers panoramic views of the entire city with the majestic Mt. Mayon at the backdrop, the scenic Albay Gulf islands and the exciting greenery of the mountainous terrain at the city's southern barangays up to Mt. Inang Maharang in Manito town.
Courtesy of Eugene Alvin Villar (seav) - Own work. Licensed under GFDL via Wikimedia Commons
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San Miguel Island Marine Reserve
San Miguel Island is located off the eastern coast of Albay in the Lagonoy Gulf. It is part of Albay's chain of islands that include Cagraray, Batan and Rapu-rapu. San Miguel Island is home to an island marine reserve established by Coastal Resource Management Project in San Miguel Island (COREMAP-SMI).
The project is multi-disciplinary approach to developing and managing habitats and resources through the establishment of marine fishery reserves in the context of a community-participated co-managed scheme. Collaborators on the project includes:, Tabaco City Council, Sagurong Barangay Counc ...