Human Interest Pictures 2014

Normally, I prefer shooting landscapes than human interest pictures. Here are some of my attempts to capture them..

Docking the boat (Coron)

Quenching the thirst (Siargao)

Making of the flower garland (Intramuros)

Let me drink (Cagbalete Island)

Charge! (Celdran in Intramuros)

Coin diving (Masbate)

The Smile (Tanauan City, Batangas)

Against the rapids (Pagsanjan Falls, Laguna)

What's for lunch kuya? (Sabtang Beach, Palawan)

Going to school (Myanmar)

Child frolicking (Banana Island, Coron, Palawan)

Superman (Matnog)

3 on 3 (Coron, Palawan)

It's More Fun in the Philippines!!! (Cagbalete Island)

Let's Explore Ticao Island, Masbate!

The last province left to visit in Luzon was Masbate and it was good thing I passed by Ticao Island.

Come and let us explore Ticao Island!

at the top of the boat ride from Masbate, Masbate to Ticao Island

From Masbate, the boat ride to Ticao Island is good for 1.5 - 2 hours 

and the fare is P120.00 

Once you reach the port of San  Jacinto, the next problem is accommodation.

But that is not actually a problem there are 4-5 lodging inns in Ticao Island at affordable prices.

After going to Gabbi's Lodging Inn, I decided to spend the night at Ticao Lodging Inn for P800.00 only.

They also have another room worth P750.00.

But the best spot is the Gabbi's (Ruel - 0907-1110-0660!

There was a wedding reception at Gabbi's and there was no room available. And that was the only reason why I did not choose Ticao Lodging Inn.

The following morning, I hired Mr. Roland (0919-977-7642) to be my habal-habal ride for P350.00 in Ticao Island for 4 destinations.

It was a bright and pleasant morning. But unfortunately the road to Catandayagan falls was rugged, slippery, muddy and treacherous.

But over-all, I enjoyed the trip!

Habal-habal ride (single motorcycle) being my favorite ride.

We had to cross 4 bridges that day.

And the right side picture is an example of their bridge. The bridge was built using bamboos and wood.

It was shaking and dilapidated when we were crossing it.

Another piece of adventure in Ticao Island!

After 1 and half hours, we reached the Sto. Nino Port. And we immediately hired a boat ride to our first tourist destination for P500.00 only. 

Catandayagan Falls

How to get there

via Sto. Nino - 1 hour and 30 minutes motorcycle ride and 30 minutes boat ride - P500.00

via Monreal - 30 minutes motorcycle ride, boat ride for 2 hours - P700- P1,500

via Talisay - 6 hours

Best route - Sto Nino - shortest and cheapest


Ticao island has several falls but the Catandayagan Falls is the number one spot!

After the falls, we went to Matangtubig (Monreal). 

Then, the famous Ticao island Beach Resort. It is known for offering the best diving adventure for Manta Rays found in Ticao Island.

Contact person - Vicky (0917-558-2293 / 0921-251-1152

And the last destination for the day - Altamar Beach Resort!

It has the best white sand beach in the island.

Other tourist spots

Mababoy

San Miguel

Tacdugan

Burobangkaso Beach

Dalakip Lagoon, San Jacinto

It's Really More Fun in Ticao Island!

Related link - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/05/ride-with-me-in-masbate-masbate.html

Ride with Me in Masbate, Masbate!

Summer 2013
Masbate, Masbate

Only one province left in Luzon to visit.

Masbate is known as the "Rodeo country in the Philippines". The major source of livelihood are copra, mining, and cattle rustling.

How to get there
By Air – Zest air or PAL Express –

By Sea – Super Shuttle RoRo , Trans Asia, Star Home, Montenegro Lines, Medallion

By Land – Roro Bus, Mega Bus, 

There are so many tourist spots in Masbate alone. But due to lack of time, I was able to visit only some of the spots.

I hired a Mang Ramon (0930-707-3396), a habal-habal, for P800.00 and engaged in a 4-hour tour of Masbate, Masbate.

First stop - Gold Beach Resort

Second stop - Coco View Lagoon

       Third stop - Binuot Beach Resort

Beach swimming – Adult P50/Kids P30

Swimming pool –  Day P60/ Night P70

Rooms  -   VIP Room – P1,800

                Aircon room – P1,500

                Non-aircon – P1,000

                Duplex – P800

Cottages – P100

And I saved the best for the last - 

Buntod Sandbar and Marine Sanctuary

I hired a boat ride to the sandbar for P500.00 and the boat ride to the island is good for 10-15 minutes only. It is very near to the coastline of Masbate. Once you are there, it is Paradise! You can even trek, swim or snorkel at the nearby magrove in the reef.

Once you are in Masbate, you can hop either to Ticao Island; Bulan, Sorsogon; Pilar Sorsogon; or Pio Duran, Sorsogon.  Should you have questions relative to the boatride to Ticao Island or Bulan, you can ask Apple of Kooperatiba Boat (0910-737-7715).

Should you have questions relative to tourism, you can ask Mr Marlon C. Serrano (City      Tourism Officer) at 056-582-0781 / 056-333-5608.

It's More Fun in Masbate!

Related link - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/06/lets-explore-ticao-island-masbate.html