Bangui is recognized as a fourth class town in the province of Ilocos Norte in Philippines. According to the recent census, this town has a population of about 14,634 people in 3,055 households. Bangui is subdivided in 31 different barangays. However, what is impressive about this town is the fact that it owns the first power generating windmill farm in the Philippines.

The Bangui Wind Mills were developed by the NorthWind Power Development Corporation to acquire it share in decreasing the emission of damaging greenhouse gases (GHGs) that causes global warming and to increase the rural electrification of the government. In this region, the wind generally comes from the northeast, from the sea moving to the sand. To maximize the complete benefit of the winds, apparatus are set up along the shore facing the sea efficiently eliminating windbreaks as well as achieving a domain roughness of zero classification.

Bangui’s “Windmill Farm” as it is approximately called consists of 15 wind apparatus. These apparatus or also known as Wind Mills here are on the shore and arrange in a single row spaced 326 meters distant. The apparatus hub height is 70 meter high, each blades is about 41 meters long giving a rotor diameter of 82 meters and a windswept area of 5, 281 square meters.

You can reach these impressive Wind Mills going all the way to Laoag-Cagayan route, which is about 5 minutes after the town of Burgos that is a directional landmark on the left side of the road leading to Bangui Bay – the exact location of these giant wind turbines. Several tourists here are enjoying the beautiful place as well as the fine beaches surrounding the whole area. Everyone is welcome at this windmill farm and have the glimpse of these impressive Wind Mills. Once you are here, you will take nothing but pictures and videos, and you will leave nothing but your footprints and retain nothing but the wonderful memories you have gain!

Summer is finally here. People start to plan and go to beaches and pool areas to enjoy the refreshing feeling of the water under the heat of the sun.  In doing so, I happened to discover a place where it is will somehow refresh me, but what really intrigues me about this place is how it is called by the locals there. It is called the Marinduque Sulfur Spring.

Sulfur Spring is situated in Malbog, Buenavista, Marinduque, beside the dormant volcano, Mt. Malindig. The Spring si composed of three different pools: the kiddie pool, the pool for the adult, and the pool where the sulfur spring can be found. From the spring, the water flows straight to the other pool. Sulfur, based on the traditional medicine, is believed that it can be used for medical skin treatment most especially for psoriasis, eczema, and acne. The mechanism is not yet 100% proven, although elemental sulfur acts as a mild reducing and antibacterial agent. And because of this, local residents and tourists, goes there to experience the soothing experience of the spring.

Marinduque Sulfur Spring is a public place that is being managed by the barangay officials. They charged 25php for adults and 15php for children 13 years old & below, they charge fee to maintain the cleanliness of the precious spring, and as for their cottages, its only 50php. And also, they don’t offer overnight stay on the spring, so enjoy the whole day of refreshing and calming spring of Marinduque Sulfur Spring.

The travel time to Malbog, Buenavista from the Port of Cawit in Boac, is approximately an hour or so. Getting there won’t be too hard for it is known in the town of Buenavista. Experience the wonders of Marinduque Sulfur Spring and fell in love with its beautiful surroundings and peaceful atmosphere.

Witness the scenic, 1-km long, fine white-sand White Beach in Poctoy, Torrijos. It is probably the one of the best beaches in Marinduque and is one of the most frequented beaches in the province. It has a magnificent view of Mt. Malindig, and the outlaying coral reef with its clean and clear waters is very good for snorkeling.

Marilou’s Private Beach House is located on a small, very quiet private beach about 500 m east of White Beach. They offer spacious and friendly rooms with bathrooms. There is also a kitchen with gas cooker and refrigerator at one’s disposal for preparing meals. Very ideal place for people who seek privacy while having their vacation and enjoying the beauty of the surrounding as well.

Jovita’s Paradise in Cagpo is located three km north-east of White Beach, about 500 m off the road. It offers spacious rooms in a two-storey, concrete building. It is a well-kept place with a fine sand beach. Visitors will surely enjoy the astounding beauty of the beach, from its white sand to its clear water. Jovita’s Paradise managed to develop and preserve the magnificent haven of one part of the Poctoy White Beach

Beach Club Cagpo is situated right on the 300 meters of white-sand private beach. A restaurant serves European and Filipino Dishes. There is a private van available if you wish to be picked up at the port. The cottages are air conditioned and have private bathrooms. You also have the choice of making your own meals in their outdoor kitchen.

Getting there from the port takes 2 hours traveling time whether you’re from the Balanacan Port, Cawit Port, or from the Marinduque Airport. If Poctoy is your destination, it is highly recommended that you have your own car or rent a van that will take you there due to the transportation going to Torrijos is not that regular.

Generally, Poctoy White Beach is a must see place if you intend to go around on every beaches of Marinduque. Fell in love on its simple yet so stunning beauty of Poctoy White Beach: The Haven of Torrijos.

Have a break, unwind, and relax at the Marinduque Hotsprings Resort. One of the MUST-VISIT resorts in Marinduque. Experience Marinduque’s natural hot spring pools and rejuvenate the natural way. Feel at home and get yourself close to Mother Nature.

Hot springs are highly proven long before that it is good to a human’s body. It increases our blood circulation, helps eliminate toxins, it has an analgesic and pain killing power, and lastly, it relaxes your muscle on any contractures and neuro-muscular-osteo-articular stiffness.  People who usually gets problem with muscle pain and conditions will highly benefit on this. It is like having fun, relaxing, and curing yourself at the same time.

These are one of the reasons why Filoteo Arevalo decided to develop the site and turned the place into a heaven for those who seek for cure and rejuvenation. Mr. Arevalo, is convinced that opening a hot spring resort will highly benefit Marinduque. They are not only promoting their resort, but they are also helping out to promote tourism of their province.

Mainly, the hot water comes straight from the source of hot spring of Mt. Malindig. The water runs straight to their 5 swimming pools directly, surrounded by picnic houses and trees house where guests can eat and enjoy the atmosphere at the same time. Mini falls are also built beside the pool made out from volcanic stones and rocks. Cottages with private pools, air conditioned rooms, function rooms, and camping grounds.

Marinduque Hotsprings Resort is situated in Sitio Mainit, Malbog, Buenavista, Marinduque,beside a dormant volcano, Mt. Malindig. A long traveling time is worth once you get there. Enjoy their delightful hot swimming pool and the beautiful garden.

Getting there is not a problem. There are 3 options you can take. By plane, from Manila Domestic Airport, 45 minutes to Marinduque Airport then 30 minutes by car to the resort. Next is by car, from Manila, 4 hours to Lucena Port, then take RORO for a 3-4 hour cruising going to Cawit,  Boac  Pier, and followed by 30 minutes travel to the resort. And least of all, by bus, take JAC Liner bus at Kamuning, EDSA, Cubao, Quezon City (Phone : 927-6139) for 10 hours. Then ask the bus driver to drop you off to the resort.

Pamper yourself from the soothing pleasure that Marinduque Hotsprings Resorts offer and that you will never forget.

Relax and feel the soothing sea breeze and cleanse your soul at Eastpoint Hotel by the Sea in Balaring, Boac, Marinduque.

Take pleasure in the delightful swimming and a scenic view of the sea. Cover your feet in the warm sand and be refreshed by the calm water of the sea. Stroll a mile in the seashore and experience physical, emotional and spiritual rejuvenation. Permit the environment around you to ease all your tensions away.

Owned and Managed by Dr. Aquilina “Inday” Rivas, Eastpoint Hotel is considered a home away from home. The atmosphere and the hospitality of the staff is enough to make you feel that you are home. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings, away from your busy activity, and the relaxing feeling that this place can give you are more than enough. They have rooms for two (700php & 900php), for three persons (1,100php), and for the whole family of 4-5 persons (1,600php). Eastpoint Hotel is also an ideal place for seminars, family gathering, and even a place for a retreat because of its serene surroundings.

Have a look on the hotel’s mini gym & spa center. Let them soothe you with their facial, body and feet pampering. Indulgence yourself to a 45-minute therapeutic experience with the BIO-MAT, the cure-all bed of the 21^st century. Experience the soothing ambiance within the hotel’s premise and feel the whole NEW you.

From the Port of Cawit, it will take 15 mins to get there by car, jeepney, and tricycle. While from Marinduque Airport, it only takes 30 minutes to get there.

Are you planning to have your vacation on Santorini in Greece, or in Maldives perhaps? Well, these two are great places for a dream vacation that requires tiresome planning and great amount of money.

While spending my holy week at Marinduque, I happened to discover a place that is known for its luxurious and astonishing beauty. Bellaroca Island Resort and Spa, a private island that can be found in Buenavista, Marinduque, stands out from other luxurious resorts because of the Mediterranean architecture that this resort possesses.

Compare to the mystical beauty of Marinduque, Bellaroca Resorts is something that Philippines can be proud of. The fact that I can have my dream vacation without leaving the country; I can also experience the extravagant life while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of my very own country.

The resort offers 10 private villas equipped with its own private infinity pools and Jacuzzi, 30 hotel rooms, food and beverage outlets, and water sports activities and tours for their valuable guests. Moreover, witness and experience their very own natural hot spring swimming pool, 9 – Hole Golf Course, seaside pavilion, tea house facing the beautiful ocean, picnic grove engulfed with tropical gardens, Enjoy tranquil moments at their seaside café and marina, and last of all, their very own rejuvenating spa services at the Hillside Spa Room.

Unwind and relax to a total comfort haven surrounded by amazing tropical garden, astounding view of the ocean and clear blue sky.

Guests can get there through private transfers such as luxury yachts, charter flights, and helicopter arrangements between Manila and Marinduque through their Reservation Department.

Bellaroca Island Resort and Spa’s rates range from 420 up to 1,320 U.S Dollars. The resort also establishes a Child Policy for children 12 years old & below, which states that there is only a maximum of 2 children per room that is accompanied by 2 adults.

Relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy the comforting relief that Bellaroca Isaland Resort can give you, the Heaven of Marinduque.

Explore the mystivcal Bathala cave that is situated in Ipil, Sta. Cruz, Marinduque. Marinduque is not only rich in beaches along on its coastlines; it also possesses beautiful falls and mystical caves. The Caves of Bathala are eight different caves, named Church Cave, Secret Cave, Python Cave, Cemetrey Cave, Lihim Cave, Underground Cave, River Cave and Kay Mendez Cave. They are located in a 19 hectares big area, at about 700m asl. Moreover, the Bathala Cave contains even more caves, but they are not explored or named yet.

Among all caves, Kuweba ng Simbahan (Cave of the Church) is the biggest, used as the worshiping area by religious sects before. It was believed that Cave of the Church is the home of Amang Bathala, the Supreme God of the Tagalogs, the indigenous inhabitants of the Philippines. The Cave is spacious enough for 100 people.

The cave also seems to be very attractive to extremists, terrorists, and religious sects as well. Long before, the group called Pulajan Movement worshipped their Supreme God here to regain the potency of their amulets, which they believed that it could protect them from the bullets of the American colonizers.

Next were the Samahang  Tatlong Persona Solo Dios, who reside at the Cave’s premises for a long time during the early 1900s.Originally, the sect is established in Mount Banahaw in Quezon by Agapito Illustrisimo. The reason why they came to Bathala Cave was they believed that Mount Banahaw and Bathala Cave were somehowspiritually connected. They still have their center at the cave.

Lastly, a very interesting cave that guests and environmentalists would love to see, the Python Cave. The cave is guarded by numerous HARMLESS living pythons. Yes, they are harmless. A strange thing about these pythons is that snakes are normally dangerous and aggressive, but here at the cave they are not. They are said to have never attacked even a single visitor. In fact, visitors can even take pictures of the pythons as close as 35cm. The locals explain this with the fact that the snakes are the pets of Bathala.

Getting there, it will take you almost 2hours from the Cawit Port, taking the route of Gasan – Boac – Mogpog – Sta.Cruz, and almost an hour land travel from the Balanacan Port.  Experience the adventure and learn the mystical history of Bathala Cave.

Pagudpud , Ilocos Norte is a beautiful and solemn town located on the northwest area of Ilocos Norte, Luzon in the Philippines. Pagudpud is bounded to the south through the municipality of Bangui and east of Cordillera Mountain, as well as the municipality of Adams and the Cagayan region. Here, tourists will also discover the South China Sea, which lies from western part of the beach. The mountains and hills here are extravagant, and the valleys are fruitful. It is located 45 miles from the northern part of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, which is the provincial capital and about 350 miles north of Manila.

Pagudpud is an immense place to visit if you are scouting for a perfect place of tranquility. It can offer tourists a day and night adventure with so much fun and enjoyment that will make people excited every minute. Beaches here are covered with powder-white sand, however, it’s so hard to determine, which is bluer the sea or the sky. The steams, creeks and waterfalls splashing to the fascinating landscape and spilling over the South China Sea will definitely capture everyone’s imagination. The whole area is so peaceful and calm while enjoying the beautiful sceneries, but don’t forget to check the time, because while you are busy discovering this beautiful Pagudpud beach, you might not notice how much time you already spent on these fascinating shores from this peak island of Luzon.

This place truly means a total solemnity, especially at night while relaxing to the calm beach coast. People can enjoy visiting some of the beaches here such as Arinaya White Beach Resort, Villa del Mar Ivory Beach Resort, Evangeline Beach Resort and Terra Rika Dive Resort. All of these resorts are picture-perfect views having distinctive appearances, not to mention that they are as well inexpensive resorts that are located along the shores of the beaches of Saud Pagudpud. They typically charge fixed rates that are very economical, and for those who want to unwind in more pleasurable ambiance, the Saud Beach Resort and Hotel as well as Pannzian Beach and Mountain Resort will definitely captivate you. Both of these resorts are recognized first class resorts here.  Tourists can really enjoy a different life in Pagudpud beach, it is very safe, and the people here are friendly and hospitable, which makes Filipinos known for all over the world.

Today, Pagudpud beach became one of the surfing destination in the Philippines; it has the longest adjacent powder-white sand with impressive waves and strong winds, which can be compared to Hawaii. This place absolutely assures the guests a luxurious experience in a quite paradise!

Pagudpud is a must see place that can be found in the Philippines. Many people from other country usually come to visit this wonderful white beach. You can visit this place by plane by getting a flight schedule to Laoag City in Ilocos Norte. Alternatively, you can take a long-distance road trip about 8-12 hours travelling the northern part of Luzon. This long Journey will take 540+ kilometers if you will be coming from north Manila. Let yourself enjoy the scenery while you are traveling and be amazed of the beautiful nature.

The province of Ilocos Norte is the place where in you can find the world famous historical Ancestral Houses located in Vigan, while Laoag City holds the alleged “Malacañang of the North”. Nonetheless, these are just few tourists spots that you will be passing by when you are going to Pagudpud Island that is situated about 100 kilometers from Vigan.

What does tourists can expect upon reaching Pagudpud?  This town is famous with its talc white sand and impressive crystal blue clear water. This is a perfect area for people who love scuba diving, kayaking, cave exploration as well as trekking. For those who are not adventurous there are also other activities like swimming, cruising and snorkeling. Tourists will have no problem because people living around the area are very hospitable and can communicate well using the English language. The beach is even livelier because of the bargain stores and local market vendors.

The typical habit of the local visitors here is to drop by the wet market to buy fresh live seafood such as crabs, lobsters, prawns and a lot more. The native in the town of Pagudpud is cooking the seafoods by grilling over heated charcoal on the beach while having a plain or java rice with an affordable price. For those people who are on a tight budget, you do not have to worry because this will definitely meet your prepared cash on hands. One of the best restaurants you can visit while on the beach is the Emohruo Resto; the place is relaxing especially in the evening. They have acoustic singers with a candle light setting the ambiance perfect for couple. The place is also located along the shore with a perfect setting to watch the waves and feel the breeze of the strong winds.

Some of the native dishes served in the town of Pagudpud are Igado, Inabraw, Pakbet and of course, Ilocos famous Lechon Kawali (bagnet). They also serve Pancit Guisado, Pancit Canton, Seafood Chopsuey and their best seller Chicken Corey as well as the Ilocano’s exotic food known as Dinakdakan. All of these dishes are truly flavorful at reasonable prices that everyone will surely enjoy. Not to mention, all the Filipinos waiters and servers who are serving here are accommodating and kind. Some tourists also visit Pasuquin just to buy the famous Ilocos biscuit called biscocho. This is a favorite biscuit take-home delicacy for both local and foreign visitors before they leave Pagudpud.

Come and experience the fascinating paradise of this beautiful Pagudpud white beach.