Revealing the History and Heritage of the Philippines: One Post at a Time
Long before Bantayan Island became a traveler’s refuge of white beaches and slow tides, it was a frontier where coral walls, coconut groves, and watchtowers stood guard against the uncertainties of the sea. Into this older Bantayan arrived a young migrant from Panay around the 1830s: Manuel Rubio y del…
Bantayan Island, Cebu, is known for its rich natural wonders and abundance in white-sand beaches constantly being flocked to by locals and foreigners alike; however, not many take the time to appreciate the even richer cultural heritage hidden in plain sight. One of the treasures of Bantayan Island is the…
Bantayan island today is a place awash with the rampant walk and talk of tourists; known for the beautiful white sand beaches which are most prevalent in the southern town of Santa Fe. What most tourists do not know and to some extent some locals do not know is the…
