One of the most famous tourist spot in the island of Bantayan, the Obo-ob Mangrove Garden Integrated Ecotourism and Conservation (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation (OMAGIECA) was heavily devastated by super typhoon Yolanda. To Help Rebuild OMAGIECA Like our Facebook Page The mangrove garden is located in one of the fastest-growing seaside barangay of the municipality of … Read more
The family of Susan Pacheco and Tetet Pacheco-Monreal, the mother-in-law and wife of Allan Monreal, launched the “Tulong mo, Buhay ko! initiative, a fundraising and rebuilding operations for those whose homes were destroyed by super Typhoon Yolanda. According to a Facebook Post by Mr. Allan Monreal, the initiator of Bantayan Back to Sea Project, the … Read more
The President of Myanmar, President Thein Sein visits the island of Bantayan to help the victims of super typhoon Yolanda. President Thein Sien is currently in the Philippines for an official visit with the Philippine President. Myanmar President in Bantayan Island (Photo: Attracttour.com) The Burmese political leader and former military commander arrived at the Mactan … Read more
The Bantayan Back to Sea Project is a manifestation that the private sector, businesses, Local Government Units and the communities affected by one of the worst super typhoon that hits Bantayan Island could work hand in hand on rehabilitation and re-building efforts for the common good of every Bantayanon. According to Mr. Allan Monreal, one … Read more
A good samaritan lot owner in Brgy. Sillon, Bantayan, Cebu confirmed that they will donate almost a hectare of land as a relocation site for selected homeless families in the municipality of Bantayan, particularly in Brgy. Sillon. Brgy. Sillon (Photo Credit: Allan Monreal FB) Bantayan community leader of “Back to Sea Project,” Allan Monreal announced … Read more
Bantayan Island is one of the most affected areas hit by Super Typhoon Yolanda last weekend. The island which is considered as the “Egg Basket of the Visayas” with more than 1.1 million egg productions distributed in various parts of Visayas and Mindanao suffered with an estimated of more than 90% total damage. The three … Read more
Bantayan Island is one of the worst affected areas hit by Super Typhoon Yolanda, the island was left “cut-off” and “isolated” after power went out and communication lines went down and nearly all of the buildings and structures were heavily damaged or destroyed. Bantayan Tourist Spot OMAGIECA Needs Your Help Watch the first video of … Read more
Presidential sister, Kris Aquino wants to make Bantayan Island, as the next Boracay. The 42-year-old controversial Kris Aquino made the promise to Liberal Party (LP) gubernatiorial candidate Hilario “Junjun” Davide III during her visit to Cebu yesterday, May 3, 2013. Kris Aquino addressed Davide as “Guv,” and stated that she discovered Bantayan during a 2010 … Read more
Bantayan Island is considered as the Lenten Capital of the Visayas because of it’s unique way of celebrating the Holy Week. The yearly celebration showcased the traditions and faith of Bantayanons. It has been a general impressions of people in nearby municipalities and provinces that Bantayan is celebrating a fiesta and not a Holy Week. … Read more
One of the world’s most popular cruise ship, the C/S Columbus II owned by Oceania Cruises but sailing under lease from Hapag-Lloyd visited one of best pristine island in the Visayas. The Columbus II Cruise Ship is the first of its kind that visited the island of Bantayan, one of the world’s most popular island … Read more