Sibuyan Island (Philippines) Revisited…Part One
LAST YEAR (March 2007) I spent few days in my hometown after a hectic schedule travelling around the country particularly in Bukidnon, including my quick trip to Bangkok (Koh Chang). Unfortunately, I was not able to upload some of my video clips taken during my visit to Sibuyan Island especially my refreshing boat ride to Crista de Gallo. The small island is less than an hour by motor boat from the mainland of Sibuyan (Campalingo, San Fernando).
My nephew told me few days ago that ABSCBN (Philippines) featured the province of Romblon on its regular show – Trip na Trip, where Katkat de Castro is the main reporter. I also confirmed this from one of the members of the Pinoy Exchange dot com forums. Unfortunalely, the second episode of the show aired last Friday did not really tells us about Sibuyan Island. Having said that, Im inspired to share the video taken during my trip to Crista de Gallo.
Honestly, the island can not be compared to Boracay or anywhere in the world. It is unique on its own way. Believe me, watching the crystal clear blue water, the coral reefs, the flourishing weeds, and the pulverised seashells-white-sandy beach, it seems Im in paradise!
Do you have something to share about your memorable experience in Sibuyan – where the land, the sea and the air unite?
hi. I am interested in this island. seems you are a native of this place? what is the main livelihood in the island? are there any hotels or resorts I can stay if I went for a tour in there? how do I get there if I travel by air? can you advise me? thank you so much in advance.
Hi. I am from sibuyan. The main livelihood in our town is farming and fishing. life there is so simple. there are some hotels that you can rent for your stay. you can get there through ship from batangas city pier. no means of air transportation.
Iam writting a college paper and I need to make and International move. I have chosen to move to the Simbuyan Island in the Phillippines. Can you tell me why this is a good location to move to. Can I work there? Can I buy a house or rent? What is th eeconomic standard?
Thanks for the visit. I think you can rent and Im not sure if you could buy a land there as a foreigner. But there are Germans living there now who married to locals. It is a nice place. Good luck. Rey
Hello there! I am from Sibuyan, too, but I grew up in Manila. I am planning to come home this May for the fiesta celebration. And of course, I would like to experience Cresta de Gallo too. Do you know how can I get there? I really have no idea. Please help me.
You look familiar. Aha! Nasa WOW Sibuyan Island Network ka ba?
Hello, thanks for dropping by…Its nice to hear that you have the interest of visiting Sibuyan. Madali pumunta dun. Ask some folks in Campalingo for hiring a motor boat. Better kung marami kayo to shoulder the rent. It is a worthwhile visit for the whole day…it is a paradise! Im not a member of Wow Sibuyan but could you tell me whats the link? All the best. Rey
Koh Chang travel guides on koh chang ferries at Ao Thammachart and centre point ferry and laem ngob pier (wooden boat).
Hi there,
pls. can you give me an information about the ferry from sibuyan to manila ? When start the ferry line to Manila ?
Thanx a mil
Tom