Dinagat Islands
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Exploring Dinagat Island
Dinagat Islands are a group of islands constituting a province in the Caraga region in the Philippines, located on the south side of Leyte Gulf. The island of Leyte is to its west, across Surigao Strait, and Mindanao is to its south. Its main island, Dinagat, is about 60 kilometres (37 mi) from north to south.
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Takeaways From Dreamy Dinagat
In just roughly 24 hours, I got to experience Dinagat Islands hopping from island to island in Melgar Bay. It was a short love affair in this beautiful and bountiful place but at least I had a glimpse of the best of the province.
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DENR Should Go Beyond Being Regulator Develop Natural Resources For People- Lopez
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources should go beyond its regulatory role and more actively help develop natural resources in a way that benefits more ordinary people, Secretary Gina Lopez said in a forum with local officials where she bared her environmental and economic programs.
Speaking Friday at the Vice Governors' League held in San Narciso, Zambales, Lopez claimed only foreign countries benefit from the Philippines' natural resources, leaving Filipinos, who should be primary beneficiaries of the resources, in abject poverty.
As an example, she cited mining in Dinag ... -
Bright Eyed And Bushy Tailed Elusive Cloud Rat And Moonrat Caught On Camera
Video footage provides incredibly rare images of the Critically Endangered Dinagat Bushy-tailed Cloud Rat and Endangered Dinagat Gymnure in their natural habitat within the Philippine island of Dinagat.
Known for its lush rainforests, Dinagat Island is home to a variety of rare species found nowhere else in the world. The dense foliage provides excellent hiding spots for these secretive creatures??" sometimes so well, that a species could be presumed extinct.
This was the case for the Dinagat Bushy-tailed Cloud Rat, an endemic rodent that was first discovered between 1974 and 1975. Littl ... -
Dinagat Islands The Mystical Island Province Of Love
How will I start to describe Dinagat Islands?
I think a friend made a good start when he said that it's one of the most virgin destinations in the Philippines. It certainly is. During island hopping, we passed through numerous beach coves, lush-green islands and the occasional community of houses built in stilts. Normally, I would've ignored these sights, but the months I've spent touring around the Philippines and seeing commercial attractions made me appreciate "untouched" provinces more.
Until a few years ago, I hadn't heard about Dinagat Islands. Apparently it's the second newest pro ... -
Bitaog Beach Is One Of Dinagat Islands Destinations
Check out Dinagat Islands white and golden sand beaches. Bitaog Beach is one of Dinagat Islands island hopping destinations. Bitaog Beach is located in an island that is part of the municipality of Basilisa, Dinagat Islands.
The powdery white sand of Bitaog Beach offers more than just its beautiful shore line. The blue colored water is perfect for snorkeling and other water activities. Aside from the white sand beach, there are also a lot of large rock formations and limestone peaks to see.
There's not much to write about this spot for now. The rest of the island is yet to be discovered ...