Travel Guide: Pandan Island Resort in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro

Pandan Island Resort Beach

Pandan Islands - the islands of Pandan Grande and Pandan Piqueño were declared as one of the historical markers on the Municipality of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. These islands have harbored several submarines and warships during World War II. Both of the islands are home to several thousand square meters of coral reef.

The Pandan Grande Island has a small private resort, called Pandan Island Resort. The resort has attracted several tourists, both domestic and foreign not only because of the golden-white sand beach and turquoise water around the island but also its peaceful environment.

Travel Guide: Apo Reef Natural Park, PH wonder beneath the earth's surface

Apo Island

Apo reef is the world's second-largest contiguous coral reef system and the largest in the Philippines, approximately thirty four (34) square kilometers. The reef and it's surrounding waters are protected areas, means fishing or taking any marine life around the area is prohibited. The reef is administered as Apo Reef Natural Park in the town of Sablayan, province of Occidental Mindoro. Even it is a protected area, tourism is open and administered by the local government of Sablayan and local office of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).