Hello Hiveians!
This is my new attempt to highlight the Philippines in the international scene even when we are still on quarantine. I hope that one day, when this is all over, you can find time to consider the Philippines as your next destination.
This will be just like my other series, but more on showcasing the Philippine Islands. This will also be in a shorter format than most of my blogs. Depending on the mood, it might be that some posts will be more on photos than words. I hope that you will enjoy!
The Philippines is currently composed of 7,641 islands and it would be a shame if I will not showcase the beauty of these islands. So, here we are.
First Island: La Manok Island in Esperanza, Masbate
I already made a post about this island, but it didn't made a much needed attention because it was just part of another post and not a post on its own as it deserved. Also some of the photos were not uploaded so here comes a post on its own with more photos than before.
La Manok Island or formally known as Manoc-Manoc Island is a string of islands/islets that's connected by a shifting sandbar. Located at the northern part of Carnaza Island in Cebu or south of Esperanza Masbate, the three islands are uninhabited and is difficult to find on the maps.
Satellite image of Manoc-Manoc Island from Google Maps
La Manok Island is one of lesser known islands in the Philippines so it's one of the unspoiled destinations. This is one of the islands where there's nothing that awaits you there except pure beauty of nature. There's no entrance fee, no permanent shelter, and no cottages.
The island is located at the center of Visayan Sea. It can be reached via a boat ride from three different provinces. It's just 30 minutes from Esperanza, Masbate, but the common way is through a 35-minute boat ride from Carnaza Island, Cebu. It can also be reached via a 1-hour boat ride from Naval, Biliran. Transportation prices vary depending on your boat of choice and point of departure.
The island serves as a temporary shelter and stopping point of fishermen and migratory birds. Stories from our boat guide was that the island is called as such because there's a mysterious crowing of chicken at midnight in the island. You know, the classic Philippine myths and legends. One variation is that the islands looked like chickens when viewed from afar. Another variation is that those 3 islands looked like a crown of a rooster when viewed at a certain direction. La Manok Island looked like a rooster submerged in the sea with only its crown can be seen above the water. I don't know which of the stories is true, but it's good to hear stories from the guide.
The island is an unspoiled and undiscovered paradise, maybe due to its difficulty to access. But I'm always ready for an adventure so expect more of something like this in the future.
More photos:
I guess that's all for this post. The photos speak for themselves. Watch out for more islands to be showcased in the future.
Kim Ybañez
Welcome to Kim's small corner in Hive. He is a chemical engineer by profession, but a blogger by passion. He is a wanderlust and an adventure seeker. Join his quests as he visits secluded destinations, climbs mountains, tries new and exotic dishes, and explores his country (The Philippines) and the rest of the world even if he's still a poor corporate slave with tons of bills to pay and two siblings to support in college.
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