Completed in 1888, Sta Maria Church represents the strong faith and perseverance of the Itbayat community. The church, was constructed for 16 years using a human chain extending to 1.7 kilometers so people can transport materials from the port to the town center.
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Boracay Willy’s Rock Sunset
Hagonoy Island
With only a 30-minute pumpboat ride from Bislig City, Surigao del Sur, Hagonoy Island is a wonderful respite from the busy mainland of Bislig. It’s a small pearl shaped Island the size 4 basketball courts. The beach is soft and powdery and the water is crystal clear.
The Sunken Cemetery
The Hidden Beach in Matinloc Island
A picture perfect paradise is found hidden behind the towering karst walls of Matinloc Island in El Nido, Palawan. Shielded from the waves of Bacuit Bay, the Hidden Beach is a perfect place for a solitary escape.




