Bantayan Island

The Budyong Beach Resort in Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu.

Bantayan island, north of Cebu is composed of three towns: Bantayan, which is the biggest, Sta. Fe, where most of the exquisite white beaches can be found and Madredijos. Aside from the beautiful white beaches, Bantayan island is famous for its eggs. More than a million eggs are laid everyday from the several poultry farms that are all over the island. The island comes alive especially during the Holy Week when tourists would swoop down to the island, not really for the religious festivities but for the beach and the various bands and shows that are staged throughout the week. Since the resorts cannot accommodate the many tourists, tents are put up along the beaches. After the Holy Week, the island becomes so peaceful again. The atmosphere is so quiet and leisurely that it is a good peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of a busy life.

Sta. Fe Beach Club in Bantayan Island.

Ogtong cave with freshwater pool.

The priests from the Vicariate of Ormoc posing for pictures during our Easter break to Malapasqua and Bantayan islands last April 16, 2006.

Sts. Peter & Paul Parish (F-1580) Bantayan, Cebu

The chandelier being taken down for cleaning. 

Immaculate Conception Parish (F-1922) 

Madridejos, Bantayan Island, Cebu

Sto. Niño Parish (F-1891), Sta. Fe, Bantayan Island, Cebu

Camotes islands

Camotes Islands are a group of four islands between Cebu and Leyte. The two main islands of Poro and Pacijan are connected by a mangrove-fringed land bridge. The only town of San Francisco(San Fran is its popular name) is in Pacijan Island, while Poro has two towns: Poro and Tudela. The third island of Ponson has the town of Pilar. This island is the one nearest the island of Leyte. The fourth island of Tulang Diot is the smallest and the village there belongs to the town of San Francisco. A good number of beach resorts have recently opened especially in San Fran where most of the beautiful white beaches can be found. The above picture is from the Santiago Bay Garden & Resort.
From the Mangodlong Rock Resort in San Fran, Camotes

The Boho Rock Resort which is just near the town proper of Poro.

My Little Island Hotel, the newest hotel in Camotes is nestled in the hills of Poro with a commanding view of the sea. It has an infinity pool at the back that seems to connect with the ocean below.

In the island of Pilar, Kawit has the best white beach. There a few resorts around the island of Pilar but none can boast of the white sandy beach like that of Kawit, which is at the other end of the island from the main town of Pilar.

The cave pool near the town of Pilar

St. Francis Xavier Parish (F-1859) Pilar, Camotes Island, Cebu

Immaculate Conception Parish (F-1898)
 Tudela, Camotes Island, Cebu

Sto. Niño Parish (F-1847), Poro, Camotes Island, Cebu

St. Joseph Parish (F-1863), San Francisco, Camotes Island, Cebu

Picture taken in 2005

Picture taken in 2009